Both of our dogs were with Tim for training. We are now 3 months post training and we could not be happier with the pups. I used to have to hold them back from other dogs and now i have other dog owners telling me how well behaved our dogs are. We also had an incident with our baby where one dog nipped him and that behavior is now gone. So grateful for Tim and his process.

Synergy Cane9
Scottsdale, Arizona
About Synergy Cane9
Synergy Cane9 - Scottsdale's Aggressive & Reactive Dog Training Specialist We specialize in dogs other trainers won't take, aggressive, reactive, and anxious dogs that need real transformation, not quick fixes. I'm Tim Ray, and I've transformed over 3,000 "impossible" cases into confident, well-adjusted dogs. Whether you have a Pitbull, American Bully, or any breed with behavioral challenges, we can help. We Help Dogs With: -Leash reactivity & dog aggression -Fear-based aggression -Resource guarding -Anxiety & territorial behaviors -Obedience training What Makes Us Different: We teach YOU how to lead with confidence. Our programs combine behavioral rehabilitation with owner education for a lasting partnership built on trust and respect.
Training & services
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- Behavior consultation
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- Obedience training
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- Socialization
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Behavior support
- Aggression training
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- Fear and confidence
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- Reactivity training
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- Resource guarding
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How training happens
- Board and train
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- Group classes
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- Owner coaching
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- Pack walks
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Dog age
- Puppies
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- Boarding
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- Fear
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- Holistic Dog Training
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- Human-Canine Coach
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- Pack Hike
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- Pack Walking
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- Relationship building
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- Residency Programs
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- Training Your Dog
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- Versatile Trainer
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Customer reviews
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- leash pulling 7
- connection with dog 5
- confidence building 4
- pitbull 4
- reactive dog training 3
- teaching dog owners 3
All 10 topics
- basic obedience 2
- bully breed specialist 2
- practical guidance 2
- responsible dog ownership 2
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I went and met with Tim for a consultation with my dog. I have an American Bully that can be sketchy, and I want to take care of it while he is still young because I don't want him to get farther out of control. Tim was great-super professional and knowledgeable. Right off the ba…Read full reviewClose full review
I went and met with Tim for a consultation with my dog. I have an American Bully that can be sketchy, and I want to take care of it while he is still young because I don't want him to get farther out of control. Tim was great-super professional and knowledgeable. Right off the bat, he called me out on some things that I was doing wrong, which really helped open my eyes. I believe a dog will tell you how trustworthy and good a person is, and my dog instantly liked him. I look forward to working with Tim to help my dog be the best he can be.
⭐ RUN FAST!-- DO NOT TRUST YOUR DOGS WITH THIS MAN! Our experience with Tim was HORRIBLE. We trusted him with our 3 dogs and deeply regret it. Based on what we personally witnessed and experienced, we believe one of our dogs was mistreated while in his care, and we had to handle…Read full reviewClose full review
⭐ RUN FAST!-- DO NOT TRUST YOUR DOGS WITH THIS MAN! Our experience with Tim was HORRIBLE. We trusted him with our 3 dogs and deeply regret it. Based on what we personally witnessed and experienced, we believe one of our dogs was mistreated while in his care, and we had to handle getting her back extremely cautiously because of his threats and hostile behavior toward us. He GUARANTEED he could help with our dog’s aggression or refund our money AND refer us to someone who could. Neither happened. Our other dog was with him for two weeks before he suddenly refused to continue working with her because he decided he didn’t like my son. He then stalked my son on social media and made disrespectful personal comments — behavior that was completely inappropriate and had NOTHING to do with professionally training our dog. He deleted or removed his threatening behaviors and comments he made on his Youtube feed for us to track progress, despite him doing that, we did screen save it PRIOR and have it for perusing his abuse and neglect in court and we have many more photos of this. One of our dogs was a mental stress mess and had lost a lot of her weight, she was fearful and her hair was falling out when we finally was able to figure out a way to cautiously and safely rescue her from his care. Thankfully she is resilient and has made great progress after we got her home, and is healthy again and thriving! BOTTOM LINE -- The broken promises, personal attacks, threats, verbal abuse, and complete lack of professionalism and integrity were appalling. Please do your research before trusting this self-proclaimed “dog trainer” with a precious member of your family. Our experience was disturbing, stressful, and something I would NEVER want another dog owner — or their beloved pet — to go through. I WOULD NEVER HIRE OR RECOMMEND HIM. One star is genuinely too generous. PLEASE BEWARE!
Soon after adopting my second dog, I realized I wasn't equipped to handle her reactivity toward other dogs. I initially took both of my dogs to another trainer in Phoenix, but the experience made things worse. My 4-year-old dog became reactive despite never having issues before, …Read full reviewClose full review
Soon after adopting my second dog, I realized I wasn't equipped to handle her reactivity toward other dogs. I initially took both of my dogs to another trainer in Phoenix, but the experience made things worse. My 4-year-old dog became reactive despite never having issues before, and my 1-year-old dog's behavior escalated to the point where she bit me multiple times. I felt completely overwhelmed and lost. A friend recommended Tim, and after our consultation, I finally felt hopeful. It was obvious how knowledgeable he was, and he was honest that the work wouldn't just be for my dogs—it would require me to be accountable and consistent too. Although the work was daunting and challenging, the results have been life-changing. Today, I can take both of my dogs off leash on hikes, to parks, and walk past other dogs without issues. They have a better relationship with each other and with me, and there's a level of trust between us that I never thought was possible. Tim didn't just help train my dogs, he helped me become a better dog owner. My dogs and I have a much better quality of life because of him, and I can't recommend him enough!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I cannot recommend Tim enough. Working with him has completely changed our lives with our dogs. We’ve gained a whole new understanding of what our dogs actually need from us as owners. His no-nonsense, straightforward approach is exactly what we needed. Clear expectati…Read full reviewClose full review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I cannot recommend Tim enough. Working with him has completely changed our lives with our dogs. We’ve gained a whole new understanding of what our dogs actually need from us as owners. His no-nonsense, straightforward approach is exactly what we needed. Clear expectations, practical guidance, and real results. The knowledge and confidence we’ve gained as well as our dogs has been invaluable. Dillon and I’s relationships with all of our dogs, but Ryno and Nyx specifically, is stronger than ever because of it. Thank you, Tim for providing us with all the right tools and continued guidance to give our dogs the FULFILLED life that they deserve! If you’re ready to make a change in yours and your dog’s lives, this is the man to help you achieve that.
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