Dogs Unleashed

02/05/2024

- Mustang Needs Donations-

Mustang is the sweetest thing, both dog and people friendly, but despite this he has been sitting in boarding since March (!!!). His boarding bill is now $1,400 and he will be headed to a board and train with us at . He needs donations at fund his boarding and his upcoming board and train!

Mustang is a beautiful medium sized border collie who’s very dog friendly. We are hoping to cover his boarding fee and board and train, which totals $1,350 (half the cost thanks to ). We need to raise over $2,700 to cover all of his costs, plus more if his stay ends up being longer.

Want to donate? Send donations here:

Venmo: ForAllMuttkind
PayPal: 4AllMuttkind
Cashapp: 4AllMuttkind
Our website: https://4allmuttkind.org/donate-1

4 All MuttKind also has a silent auction coming up and always collecting cans and bottles via

They need your donations to keep saving dogs like Mustang!
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15/03/2024

Please consider donating!! Koko is doing so well!

Happy Friday! The sun is coming out and Spring feels like it's on its way!

We're heading into Spring with a few new pups heading our way including a litter of puppies, Minnie and Briar Rose are heading to us soon and KoKo is finishing up her board and train before heading to her forever home!

In preparing for the arrival and continued training we need to reach out and ask for more help with fundraising! Keep an eye out for more requests for help for specific items soon too!

08/03/2024

Koko is now available for adoption now that she’s completed her board and train! She is such a smart fun girl and will be continuing her board and train with us until she’s adopted! ❤️🐾

15/02/2024

Please consider donating! Koko is doing so well and learning so much during her stay!

24/01/2024

- Meet Koko! -

Koko is a rescue pup with and she’s joined the DU team for a 4 week board and train ! Koko came from a very horrendous hoarding case as a pup and is now a spicy teenager. She is so incredibly sweet but is reactive on leash and has some teenage feelings. She has already adjusted well, and she is so incredibly smart. We have very high hopes for this girl and can’t wait to get to work!

PNW Cattle Dog Rescue invests a lot in training into their foster dogs, and Koko is just one of them. They NEED donations to help sponsor her board and train. They have been hit hard with surprise medical bills, and despite a deep rescue discount, a 4 week board and train is still an investment. Please consider donating to help cover her training costs!

Stay tuned for updates!
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09/09/2023

- Meet Leroy! -

Leroy is a rescue pup with and he’s joined the DU team for a 3 week board and train! Leroy was a street dog turned rescue dog, and once arriving to Oregon, it was clear he needed a solid behavior assessment for possible separation distress. This boy loves HARD and is the sweetest boy. He has done very well his first week, adjusting to routines, and doing fantastic with trial separations. Despite his street dog tendancies, he is super eager to learn and very handler focused. He now walks well on leash, recall is improving, and knows lots of new cues like sit, lay down, drop it, and a positive interrupter (kissy noise) when he’s getting into mischief or an ask for focus. He has a fantastic temprament and does well with kiddos and other dogs.

He is such a sweet boy and we know his forever home is out there! The next couple weeks we’ll be working on lengthening his separations and more advanced obedience and cues (dare we say, he may be a Canine Good Citizen candidate?).

Oftentimes we see a board and train as a fantastic opportunity for a “routine reset” for some dogs and a great opportunity for an owner or rescue to get a detailed behavior assessment in a home setting. While many behaviors can’t be fully resolved in the length of a board and train, it gives the pup a solid training foundation, and the humans a solid understanding of their dog.

While we offer a significant rescue discount, the rescue still invested in this boy to be set up on the right paw, and any donations to the rescue are greatly appreciated.

Interested in adopting Leroy? Apply here: https://pnwcdr.org/adopt

Interested in a board and train and if it’s right for your pup? Send us a message or visit our website: dogsunleashedpnw.com
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08/09/2023

- Happy Dog Walker Appreciation Day! -

Miya has walked and cared for numerous dogs for the DU team and today we give her a special thanks! She fully embodies the force-free philosophy in both her walking clients but also approaching each new and existing client in a fear free way. With Miya’s calm and caring demeanor, she easily wins over any dog she meets.

Miya is a student at OSU and works at Mud Bay. She has just a couple spots remaining for walking spots - feel free to reach out to schedule a meet and greet for either her walking or dog sitting services!

Say hello to Miya and book a walk with her here: https://www.dogsunleashedpnw.com/walks
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22/08/2023

- Welcome Bobby MacDonald to the Team! -

Bobby is an experienced dog handler who will be joining us through our dog trainer apprenticeship program! He has a wealth of knowledge via the Victoria Stilwell Program and owns two successful businesses - and .

Bobby spends a lot of his free time out hiking and camping with his partner and their three dogs, or working on their other small business, PNW Dogwear, making custom BioThane leashes, longlines, and collars. He regularly engages in continuing education, podcasts, conferences, and more and is ready to put this wealth of knowledge to work!

Bobby is open to puppy private trainings and adult manners and obedience clients!

We are so thrilled to have him join the DU team! Please give him a warm welcome, and be on the lookout for affordable welcome specials!
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05/07/2023

- Beware of Trigger Stacking: Take it easy this week -

Did you know after a traumatic or stressful event like the 4th, it can take up to 72 hours or more for cortisol levels to return to normal? Take it easy with your pup this week with lots of decompression activities.

🐾 Frozen Topples & Licky Mats - We love to use cottage cheese, peanut butter, canned dog food, pumpkin, egg, banana, and so much more! Layering different flavors and textures, like a parfait, can keep your pup interested!

🐾 Natural and safe chews like Yak chews or bully sticks

🐾 Enrichment like a sniffle mat, etc

🐾 Calming treats: The two listed are our faves!

🐾 Decompression hikes and walks - Let your dog sniff!

🚨 Make sure you keep your dog on a leash or indoors during peak firework time and the next 72 hours
🚨 Double check your dog has up to date tags on their collar
🚨 Microchip your pup!

If you find a stray dog, try to keep it contained and scan for a microchip. This is the WORST time of year for our local shelters, so try to hold onto them if you can and post in local lost pet fb groups, PawBoost, and Nextdoor.
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01/07/2023

- Get 4th of July Ready NOW! -

Here are some of our favorite things to prep for the 4th:

🐾 Frozen Topples & Licky Mats - Get those frozen parfaits ready! The more prepped, the merrier! We love to use cottage cheese, peanut butter, canned dog food, pumpkin, egg, banana, and so much more! Layering different flavors and textures, like a parfait, can keep your pup interested!

🐾 Natural and safe chews like Yak chews or bully sticks

🐾 Enrichment like a sniffle mat, etc

🐾 Calming treats: The two listed are our faves!

🚨 Make sure you keep your dog on a leash or indoors during peak firework time
🚨 Double check your dog has up to date tags on their collar
🚨 Microchip your pup!

If you find a stray dog, try to keep it contained and scan for a microchip. This is the WORST time of year for our local shelters, so try to hold onto them if you can and post in local lost pet fb groups, PawBoost, and Nextdoor.

Cocomo says fill your freezer before the festivities even begin!
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29/06/2023

- Wednesday’s Training Tip of the Week: Let Your Dog Sleep! -

Sleep and naps are absolutely vital for our pups but can often be missed during puppihood and adolescence, which can cause an overtired cranky pup!

Signs your dog isn’t getting enough sleep/relaxation:
🐾 Excessive vocalization or mouthiness
🐾 Restlessness
🐾 Humping/self soothing behaviors
🐾 Short fuse/ cranky baby!

So how much sleep should your pup be getting daily?

Puppies + Seniors: 18-20 hours
Adolescents: 16-18 hours
Adults: 14-16 hours

Wow that’s a lot of sleep! On average your pup should be sleeping 9-12 hours at night with several naps during the day.

So what do you do if your pup is lacking sleep?

🐾 Crate training and structured naps can be vital for puppihood and adolescents. Just like human toddlers and teenagers - they can forget to sleep!
🐾 Practice sleep hygiene and have a routine around naps. Give a chew or passive enrichment to help them wind down for naptime or bedtime. Keep the area dark and quiet or even a noise machine to cue sleep time.
🐾 Decrease the high arousal play during the day if your pup has a hard time sleeping.
🐾 Add more passive enrichment in your pups life to reinforce rest and relaxation!

Wednesday says follow these sleep guides for a couple weeks and you’ll be amazed how many problem behaviors disappear!
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27/06/2023

- Now Accepting New Clients! -

For the first time in over a month, Anna is now open to new clients!

Anna specializes in aggression, reactivity, complex cases, as well as socialization and Canine Good Citizen testing. She is looking to take on THREE (3) new clients for July.

Think you’re ready to start a training program and change the way you communicate and live with your dog? Ready to address those problem (mis)behaviors head on and while learning more about your dog?

Criteria:
🐾 Must have time to do the homework (or finances/budget to pay for day training). In most cases, active training is no more than 30-40 mins a day
🐾 Must have a curious and mindful spirit and ability to be collaborative in viewing your dog holistically
🐾 Must be open to force free methods, and willing to have open discussions about all aspects of your dog

Think you’re ready to make the leap into a training program? Set up a consultation!

Message us or visit our website to learn more. Dogsunleashedpnw.com
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