Synergy Behavior Solutions

Specialties

We have an expertize in training challenges as broad reaching as: early puppy socialization, cat litter-​box problems, dog-​dog aggression and reactivity, separation anxiety, cat-​dog relationship issues, human-​directed aggression and dog training for expectant mothers. We also are very experienced in other complex challenges related to the intersection of medical and behavioral issues with dogs and cats.

Our training team includes a PhD behaviorist and Veterinarian, a Certified Professional Dog Trainer and other highly qualified and dedicated staff members.

So to summarize, we provide the Portland area with veterinary behavior consults, group dog classes, cat behavior improvement, private dog training consultations and other services to help people help their pets.

History

Established in 2001.

Synergy Behavior Solutions was originally started as Positive Pet People. We were founded in Athens, Georgia in 2001 by Dr. Valli Parthasarathy, PhD, DVM and Scott Raymond, MS, CPDT-​KA. Our goal was to provide a rewards-​based dog training alternative to the Athens community, which at the time only had access to dog trainers who relied on punishment and force-​based techniques.

Our mission is to provide effective and humane training and behavior modification for dogs and cats in the Portland, Oregon area. Our techniques have a sound scientific basis and are pet-​friendly.

Our trainers and behaviorists have a passion for learning and are continually educating themselves. We also believe in life-​long learning for pets, to keep them happy and mentally active throughout their lives with us.

We would love to have a chance to work with you to help you achieve the goals you have for your dog or cat’s behavior! :-)

Meet the Business Owner

Valli P.

Business Owner

Dr. Valli’s love for animals started at a very young age with the dogs she grew up with. As she grew older, she noticed that while she loved animals, she was most fascinated with their behavior.

She was later involved in animal behavior research ranging from socialization of kittens to the behavior in male sheep. Her PhD work was on Separation Anxiety in dogs. She also learned all about the behavior of dogs, cats, horses, and pet birds.

She then decided to get a veterinary degree to help even more animals and co-​founded our parent company, Positive Pet People. In Portland, she has been practicing general medicine and decided recently to dedicate herself to behavior with Synergy Behavior Solutions.

Dr. Valli is currently on the executive board and was the previous President for the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB). She is currently in a veterinary behavior residency program, on track to getting her board certification in veterinary behavior.

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