Synapse Canine Learning Center

Stasia had 2 weeks with our puppy and she taught her much more than we anticipated! Tuli is a more rounded, better mannered pup! She is excited to be back home with her Family and still learning. If you are looking for a trainer, look no further, Stasia and her Husband have been wonderful!!

Stasia was absolutely WONDERFUL to work with!! From the moment i texted her with help & to our first & last training she was extremely helpful. My main goals with Maverick was recall & off leash training. In 4 weeks he mastered the goal. I cant say how much i am relieved to know how to work with him & the tools i know now. Stasia is not only great to work with, but the knowledge she has behind how YOUR dog works is absolutely amazing. You can tell she knows what she is talking about & that is what you need with a trainer and she keeps everything very personal throughout the training. I seriously cannot thank her enough & Maverick says thank you!!!

We are so grateful for our time with Stasia! She is incredibly kind, patient, and an absolute expert in dog psychology and behavior. She helped us work through our dog’s resource guarding while also teaching us how to recognize her tells and guide her in moments of anxiety. Not only did our dog improve, but the sessions were equally valuable for my husband and me. Stasia gave us practical tools, confidence, and ongoing support—always available to answer any questions. We’ve learned skills that will benefit us for years to come. We cannot recommend her enough!!

We loved the Paws With a Purpose puppy training classes! Stasia is a great instructor! She has wonderful advice and is extremely knowledgeable.

August 2025. I have just returned from an extraordinary two weeks of one-on-one HRD training with Stasia at Synapse Canine. Stasia put a training together that included hours of field time with my dog and me, slideshows for more in-depth information, a list of books to read to continue my learning, and a demonstration of the basic canine gear for a search dog. Her even-keeled, calm training style was amazing to watch and was very effective with my relatively high-strung dog (and me!). Through Stasia I learned to observe my dog at a far higher level than I ever have before and I got a greater understanding of dog behavior. When I started the two-week training I had no idea whether either my dog or I would be effective as an HRD canine team; I left with a strong foundation of search skills