They say when you love what you do, you never work a day in your life. Then it stands to reason that if you love what you do, you’re probably really exceptional at your job. In the case of Tim from Synergy Cane9 both could not be truer.

Tim’s love for dogs and passion for training was obvious from the time I met him during our initial consultation. It was his enthusiasm and genuine affection for my dog Jack that left a positive and lasting first impression.

In addition to his personal qualities and attributes, Tim’s skill with dogs was equally impressive from the onset. I remember feeling a bit tense about how Jack would react to meeting him for the first time, since Jack gets overanxious around other people and dogs. This is what I was hoping Tim could help with.

As Jack waited in a separate room before Tim instructed me to let him out, Tim explained how their first interaction would go. To my utter amazement the meeting went precisely how he described. Tim explained some of the psychology behind what I was observing between Jack and him and later went on to demonstrate some basic handling techniques I could begin working on with Jack. Again, I was so astonished and pleased by how well Jack responded.

Jack has completed his sessions but periodically goes over to Tim’s to spend the day socializing with his dogs and the dogs of other clients who are having their dogs trained onsite or temporarily boarded while they are away. Another great service Tim offers his clients.

Seeing Jack now interact with people and other dogs in the manner he does seemed unimaginable to me a few months ago. I am overjoyed with how happy and well behaved Jack has become and that his anxiety does not exceed the normal level expected for dogs.

From the first day through his last session with Tim, Jack and he were totally in sync. I now understand why Tim so aptly named his business Synergy Cane9. So, if you are looking for a true professional to trust with training your dog, and the exceptional customer service that goes along with it, I would highly recommend considering Synergy Cane9…there is no one better!

Working with Tim has been a game changer for us. I have a highly reactive pitbull mix who I never thought I would be able to walk normally in public.

I was on the verge of giving up and thinking my dog would have to be kept at home all the time or could only go where there were no other dogs or animals. Tim helped us. He taught us the skills and structure we needed. For us it wasn’t a quick fix like I initially thought it would be. It required our time, patience, and continuous practice at home, but all the time and money spent eventually paid off.

Tim’s knowledge of dogs is absolutely incredible and I would recommend him to anyone who looking to build a stronger and mutually respectful relationship with their dog. My dog and I both now have confidence and trust with each other and can live a happy, fun, and fulfilling life together. I cannot thank Tim enough for saving us!

Tim at Synergy Cane9 has been such an incredible resource, I cannot recommend him enough!! If you’re thinking of working with someone to better both you & your dogs life, please give Tim a chance! You have nothing to lose and SO much to gain! He genuinely listened to what I was struggling with (challenges being around both dogs and people… and a lot of anxiousness built up on my part over the years) and came up with the most creative approaches to work through those things and start building a more confident relationship with my dog. My absolute favorite part about Tim is that he really gives YOU the tools and knowledge to succeed when he’s not around. Over the last few months, I have seen my dog be in so many social situations that I could only dream of during the 4 years I’ve had him. Those wouldn’t have happened unless it were for Tim!! He is extremely communicative and reliable. My dog is not an easy one, and the relief I have having found Tim is inexplainable. I can’t wait to see what else we can experience knowing Tim is there to support and cheer us on!

Our American Bully, Harley came into our lives when she was just 12 weeks old and became a cherished member part of our family.

During the first year and a half of Harley’s life, we encountered a challenging journey with four different trainers to address her reactivity towards other dogs. From treat-based to extreme advice, all methods proved ineffective and detrimental.

I crossed paths with Tim and explained our experiences with Harley. He visited us in our home and spent three hours delving into the psychology of dogs and the importance of building a strong relationship with Harley. His wisdom and expertise surpassed anything I had encountered before.

We commenced training with Tim immediately and it became evident that Harley missed out on proper socialization. Unlike other trainers who took our money and provided little to no results, Tim was fully committed to Harley’s growth and well-being.

Harley has made remarkable progress in the pasts three months under Tim’s guidance. She has gained confidence, improved obedience, and has adapted better to living in our home. Our relationship with Harley continues to flourish, paving the way for a confident and fulfilling bond. If you’re looking to cultivate the best relationship with your dog, Tim is undoubtedly the go-to expert.

We’ve worked with various trainers over the past 30 years and I’ve learned more in the last 5 minutes from you than from any of those trainers in all those years. Thank you Tim.

Thanks to Tim I can live a better life! My dog was highly reactive, and for almost 7 years it’s been tough to do simple things like go on neighborhood walks, have people over, etc. I have never found a trainer that was a good fit until we met Tim. After Cuvo spent 30 days with Synergy Cane9, he has confidence, structure, discipline and I am no longer scared to walk out of the front door with my dog. Couldn’t recommend Synergy Cane9 more!

Tim Ray is absolutely amazing as a trainer and a human. He has worked with the rescue I volunteer with and has made a huge difference with these dogs. I have seen him build a relationship with extremely difficult dogs in a matter of minutes. If your dog has issues and you are willing to do what it takes to have a relationship with your dog, Tim will teach you. Tim is a good man, with a great love for what he does. You and your dog are in good hands with Tim!