Our Team

Jacob Plascencia

I have, and always will, consider myself a student of dog training! My goal is to always be learning because not every one dog is the same, and should not be treated as such.

I have been training dogs professionally for over 10 years, starting at the young age of 18. You’ve heard it straight from me… I started as a trainer for Petsmart. I longed for something more, which is where I found myself attending the Tom Rose School for Professional Dog Trainers (TRS) at the age of 19. 

I graduated from their professional and master program. When the opportunity arose, I became an instructor at TRS, where I helped many others like myself find out more of what our dogs can offer.

I really developed a liking and passion for working with protection dogs, and in 2013 I certified as a Protection Sports Association (PSA) decoy. After working many dogs and many trials, I was honored to become a  PSA National Select Decoy in 2017, 2018 in Canada, 2019, and 2020. 

In march of 2020 I attended a NePoPo Seminar, with Bart and Michael Bellon, and that helped reignite and refuel my passion for learning.

I graduated the Silver, and later attended and graduated the Gold Program. The goal of Synergetic Canine Solutions is to provide the most up-to-date training techniques while developing a better relationship with every human and dog.


Accomplishments

  • Certified PSA Senior Decoy (5+ years experience)

  • National Select PSA Decoy 17',18',19', 20'

  • PSA PDC W/Malinois "Cruz" 2019

  • PSA 1 W/Malinois "Cruz"2020

  • PSA PDC W/Malinois "Diaz" 2021

  • PSA PDC W/Malinois "Diaz" 2021

  • 2012 Tom Rose School Graduate of the professional and Master program

  • Former Tom Rose School Instructor from 2015-2018

  • NePoPo Silver and Gold graduate 2020

  • Trained thousands of dogs of all ages, breed, and temperaments

Katelyn Mendigorin

In January to September of 2014, I attended the Tom Rose School for Professional Dog Trainers and graduated later that year. I took my learning and put it to practice with my own two dogs, and later found them great homes as dual purpose K9’s in law enforcement.

After graduating the Professionals program, I accepted a job at Kennelwood Pet Resorts, in St Louis Missouri, where I met and worked with so many great people and dogs. The biggest learning experience for me is finding ways to work with the dog that’s in front of me.

Aside from training dogs, I absolutely love working with their owners! It’s so rewarding to see happy and motivated owners that are excited about working with their dog. ​ Out of all that is dog training, puppy training, and scent detection are my favorite. ​

My two passions in life are dogs and photography, and I am so ecstatic that I have now made a career of it. In high school I was either training my Rottweiler “Ava”, or running around with my camera for yearbook. I love capturing moments in time that hold good memories for the lifetime ahead

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

  • AKC Novice W/Dutchie "Abby"

  • PSA PDC W/GSD "Bohdan" 2019

  • PSA 1 W/GSD "Bohdan" 2021

  • PSA PDC W/Malinois "Miss B" 2020

  • 2014 Tom Rose School Graduate of the professional program

  • NePoPo Silver Graduate 2020

  • NePoPo Gold Graduate 2022

  • Raised and sold 3 dual purpose dogs to departments

  • Trained thousands of dogs of all ages, breed, and temperament