Synergy Veterinary Behaviour Solutions

03/09/2026

This is Rusty 🐾🤍

And he’s been quietly making some really lovely progress.

Rusty came to us with a combination of medical and behavioural concerns, including discomfort, ongoing skin irritation, and some boisterous, attention-seeking behaviours.

Since starting treatment and supportive care, we’ve seen some meaningful changes!
🐾 More settled, less boisterous behaviour
🐾 Improved skin and ear health
🐾 Overall bright, comfortable demeanour
🐾 Stable health with reassuring test results

Even during his recent check, Rusty was bright, relaxed, and handling his care beautifully, a reflection of how well he’s feeling overall 

Because when dogs start to feel better…
everything else begins to follow 💛

02/09/2026

One of my absolute favourite parts of being a behaviour veterinarian is getting to follow my patients over time and watching them show me who they really are 💙

When I first met the very handsome Mashy, he was worried. Really worried.

Having a new person come into his home was overwhelming, and he spent most of our first appointment barking at me and trying his very best to tell me that he wasn’t feeling safe.

Fast forward through our journey together… and this visit looked very different.

This time I got to see the goofy, playful, affectionate Mashy his family know and love. The highlight of my day? Playing fetch together and having Mashy trot over to present his rump for a good scratch. I think it’s safe to say we’re friends now. 🥰

These moments might seem small, but for our anxious patients they are huge.

With the dedication of his amazing guardian and family, Mashy has been learning that the world doesn’t have to feel so scary. He is:
⭐ Growing in confidence
⭐ Able to offer calmer behaviours
⭐ Recovering better from things that worry him
⭐ Becoming less reactive to environmental triggers

Behaviour change isn’t about creating a “perfect” dog. It’s about helping our dogs feel safer, giving them skills to cope, and allowing their true personalities to shine through.

This is why I love home visits. Seeing patients in their own environment helps them feel more comfortable, allows us to understand their behaviour more accurately, and gives them the best chance to show us who they really are underneath the fear.

We are SO incredibly proud of Mashy and his wonderful family for all the work they have put in.

And honestly… c’mon. Look at that gorgeous face. How could you not love him? 💙

If your dog is barking, reacting, hiding, struggling with visitors, walks, handling, or everyday life - they may not be “misbehaving”. They may be struggling.

We can help you understand the why behind the behaviour and create a plan to help them feel calmer, safer and more confident.

Reach out to us to start your dog’s journey towards calm confidence 🐾
www.synergyvetbehaviour.com.au
07 3077 5022

01/09/2026

🐾 Story: Koda’s Kalm: Learning to Self‑Settle

Some pets need structured support to learn how to self‑settle, and Koda is a perfect example of what’s possible with the right guidance.

When we first met Koda, a beautiful German Shepherd, she didn’t sit still for the entire three‑hour home visit. She ran circles around the dining table, bounced off furniture, and ricocheted off the walls with relentless energy. Her guardians loved her deeply but genuinely believed she would never be able to relax inside the home.

Before treatment, Koda lived in a state of constant frustration - tense, anxious, hypervigilant, and unable to switch off. Her family tried everything they could, but nothing helped her find true contentment.

With a tailored behaviour modification plan, medical insight, and compassionate guidance, Koda slowly learned how to regulate her emotions, feel safe, and settle her body. Today, she can rest inside, enjoy calm time with her humans, and experience life without overwhelm. What once felt impossible is now her everyday reality.

At Synergy Veterinary Behaviour Solutions, we love helping humans and pets live a more comfortable and complete life together. Koda’s story is a reminder that with science, compassion, and the right support, even the most energetic dogs can learn to self‑settle and thrive.

If Koda's story sounds familiar, and you are feeling lost, please reach out. We love helping pets like Koda find her Kalm.

Call us: 07 3077 5022
Find out more: synergyvetbehaviour.com.au

01/09/2026

The Dominance Myth was disproven over 70years ago... Yet I still hear it used as an excuse for poor behaviour every.single.day!

30/08/2026

"Is it medical, behavioural, or both?"

That's the difference with a veterinary behaviour consultation.

We assess your pet's health, pain, behaviour, environment and relationship with their humans (and other pets) to understand what is driving the problem.

Then we build a plan that may include medical treatment, behaviour modification, environmental changes, enrichment and practical coaching. All in the comfort of home.

Not just a prescription. A whole-animal and whole-family approach.

If your pet is struggling, and you're not sure if it is medical, behavioural or both- please reach out to us. Nothing makes us happier than helping pets thrive in all aspects of their lives.

When we understand the science and listen with compassion, we can truly change lives.

Synergy Veterinary Behaviour Solutions: Where Science Meets Compassion.

Mobile Behaviour Veterinarian Servicing Brisbane, Moreton Bay and the Sunshine Coast. Other regions by request.

www.synergyvetbehaviour.com.au
3077 5022

28/08/2026

💯... So many of my patients come to me after being failed by trainers using punishment when dogs are simply communicating their fear.

What we end up with is a dog that bites with minimal warning. Then I get told that the "bite came out of nowhere"...

There are brilliant APPROPRIATELY QUALIFIED dog trainers out there, and I count myself very lucky to know and work with many of these super-humans 🦸.

However, there are unfortunately the vast majority of trainers that still adhere to the disproven opinion that dogs growl because they are "trying to dominate you", and this is somehow justification for yelling/ scaring ("correcting"), strangling ("popping the leash"), and electrocuting ("a little zap from an E collar") our pets who are struggling.

These pets need understanding and support to learn alternative coping strategies, not short-term inhibition of communication 🤐 due to fear of harm 🤜💥🐶 from those who advertise they are "helping" these pets.

You get a time bomb 💣that has learnt that the tick=I will be hurt... So I will just explode. 💥

21/08/2026

20/08/2026

Thank you for the 5 star review Adriana :)

09/08/2026

📢 Public Holiday Closure Notice

Synergy Veterinary Behaviour Solutions will be closed on Monday, 10 August for the Moreton Bay Show Holiday.

We will reopen on Tuesday at 9:00 am and will respond to all emails, messages and enquiries as soon as possible.

If your pet requires urgent veterinary attention while we are closed, please contact your nearest emergency veterinary hospital.

We hope everyone enjoys a safe and relaxing long weekend, and we look forward to seeing you again from Tuesday.