Synergy Cane9

Synergy Cane9 offers three main programs: The Foundations Program (14 days) establishes structure and leadership for new or struggling dogs; The Evolution Program (45–60 days) is a full behavioral reset combining board-and-train with owner education for reactive, aggressive, or anxious dogs; and The Apex Program (6 months) is an executive-level experience for deep, sustained transformation. All programs include in-person consultations, hands-on training, owner coaching, and ongoing support. Socialization visits and equipment provision are included in higher-tier programs.

Pricing Summary

Pricing is structured around tiered programs: Foundations (14 days), Evolution (45–60 days), and Apex (6 months). Financing options include Affirm, AfterPay, PayPal, and in-house plans. The Evolution program includes 8 one-on-one sessions, 8 group sessions, 8 social visits, and equipment like e-collars. Pricing is not publicly listed but described as an investment with high value for long-term results.

Synergy Cane9 is a dog training business based in Scottsdale, Arizona, specializing in aggressive, reactive, and anxious dogs that other trainers refuse to take on. Founded by Tim Ray, the business focuses on behavioral rehabilitation and owner education to create lasting change through leadership, trust, and synergy between dog and owner. They offer in-home training, board-and-train programs, and intensive transformation programs designed for dogs with severe behavioral challenges including leash reactivity, fear-based aggression, resource guarding, and separation anxiety. Their approach emphasizes teaching owners how to lead confidently, not just training the dog. They also provide ongoing support, socialization visits, and tools like e-collars, harnesses, and slip leads to reinforce progress. Their services are tailored for owners committed to long-term behavioral change, not quick fixes.

They serve clients throughout Scottsdale and the greater Phoenix area, including Paradise Valley, North Phoenix, Fountain Hills, Cave Creek, and Carefree. Tim Ray has personally transformed over 3,000 “impossible” cases, and his methods are backed by real-world results, with clients reporting dramatic improvements in their dogs’ behavior and their own confidence as owners.

Additional services include free in-person consultations, group sessions, and socialization visits during board-and-train programs. They do not offer grooming, boarding as a standalone service, or pet sitting, but their board-and-train program includes daily training, evaluation, and socialization in a controlled facility environment.

Accomplishments

Tim Ray has transformed over 3,000 “impossible” cases of aggressive, reactive, and anxious dogs. He is recognized by clients and rescue organizations for his ability to build trust with highly difficult dogs in minutes and for his no-BS, results-driven approach. His personal experience with fear and reactivity as a child informs his empathetic, effective training philosophy.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients begin with a free in-person consultation to assess the dog’s behavior, owner-dog dynamic, and create a personalized roadmap. This consultation provides clarity, direction, and actionable steps before any training begins. After the consultation, clients can enroll in one of the tiered programs: Foundations, Evolution, or Apex.