At Synergy Dog, we truly believe that 1+1 can equal more than 2. With our expertise, we can create the strategy resulting in a more enjoyable and cooperative dog to live with, providing you with relief from frustration, a calmer household and peace of mind. We are practiced in being creative and flexible, offering effective solutions in order to help your dog understand what you need from him, during our time together and later.

We have also trained people, across the country, to work with these same challenging behaviors. At Synergy Dog, we are good people trainers, too. Whether you want your dog to walk mannerly on leash or be appropriate when greeting strangers, we are here for you.

Specifically about our owner and Lead Trainer, Sarah Clusman:
Working with dogs with a variety of backgrounds and behavioral needs has provided me with a large and diverse toolbox. I began Synergy Dog Training & Behavior Solutions because I have seen the heartache and challenges that people live with when their dog's behavior limits their freedom. I, too, have lived with dogs who have demanded more patience and skill from me than I sometimes felt I had. I believe in providing a service where you, your family and your dog can experience a cooperative relationship — one that gives you confidence in your dog’s choices, improving everyone’s quality of life.

I've been training dogs for over 25 years now. I am a Certified Dog Trainer and Professional Member of the International Association of Canine Professionals as well as an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator with a Certification as a Pet First Aid Responder.

All of these certifications, however, don’t compare to my experience. I managed Longmont Humane Society's Training & Behavior Department where I developed behavior modification plans for owned and unowned dogs. Deploying for the ASPCA’s Behavior Team while assisting their Field, Investigative and Response partner, I worked with dogs confiscated from abuse and hoarding cases. Most recently, I was Chief Operations Officer for the non-profit Dogs Playing for Life, where I trained dogs with advanced behavioral needs, while instructing people, nationwide, to assess and progress dogs with a variety of needs and challenges.

I continue to grow in my knowledge and have learned from many respected professionals, such as World Champion Ivan Balabanov, Next Level Dogs’ Jay Jack and, for 12 years with Aimee Sadler, CEO of Dogs Playing for Life. The 1000s of dogs I've had the privilege to experience, remain my greatest teachers.