Timber and Co Dog Training LLC

11/12/2024

🎁 Give the Gift of Better Behavior and Endless Fun for Your Dog! 🐾

Looking for the perfect gift for a dog lover? Know someone whose pup could use a little extra training, or maybe you’re just tired of getting jumped on and clawed at when you visit family and friends? We’ve got you covered! Our gift certificates are now available for all our services, so you can give the gift of a well-behaved, happy dog.

Whether you’re treating someone to dog training, offering a fun day at doggy daycare, or gifting a relaxing stay at our boarding facility, it’s a present that both dogs and their owners will love!

🎉 Gift certificates can be used for:
- Puppy & adult dog training (because every dog can learn!)
- Fun & socializing daycare sessions
- Safe, comfortable boarding stays

The ideal gift for dog owners who want to improve their dog’s behavior or simply give them a safe and fun experience. Stop by today or reach out to get yours, and spread joy, training, and peace of mind!

🐕 To purchase a gift certificate, email us at [email protected] with the subject line “Gift Certificate,” or text us at 503-856-6780.

Give the gift of happy tails today!

10/31/2024

🎃🐾 Tips for Managing a Reactive Dog on Halloween🐾🎃

Halloween can be a tricky time for our furry friends, especially for those who are reactive to the sounds and sights of trick-or-treaters. Here are some tips to help keep your dog calm and safe:

1. **Create a Safe Space:** Set up a comfortable area in your home where your dog can retreat. Use their bed or a crate, and add some toys or blankets for comfort.

2. **Desensitize Beforehand:** If your dog is reactive, try playing Halloween sounds (like doorbells or kids’ laughter) at a low volume. Gradually increase the volume over several days to help them acclimate.

3. **Manage the Environment:** Use curtains or shades to block the view of the door. This can help reduce visual triggers.

4. **Provide Distractions:** Give your dog some special treats or a favorite toy to keep them occupied during peak trick-or-treating hours.

5. **Consider Baby Gates:** If your dog is overly reactive, set up a baby gate to keep them in a secure area while still allowing them to feel included in the home.

6. **Keep Them Leashed:** If you’re in a high-traffic area, keep your dog on a leash when you answer the door to prevent any escapes.

7. **Plan Ahead:** If your dog is particularly anxious, talk to your vet about medications. A couple great over the counter remedies are Composure Calm and pure cbd oil. Also taking them for a walk, training or playing to help them burn off energy can help with a better experience for when the trick or treaters come by.

8. **Skip the Trick-or-Treating:** If your dog is especially reactive, it might be best to avoid opening the door to trick-or-treaters altogether. You can leave a sign on your door indicating that you’re not participating (feel free to save and print our attached flyer!), or set up a quiet area away from the front of the house.

Remember, it’s okay to prioritize your dog’s comfort. Happy Halloween to all, and let’s keep our furry friends safe and stress-free! 🐶💕

Feel free to share your own tips or experiences below!

10/31/2024

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10/31/2024

🎃👻 Halloween Howl-oween Announcement!👻🎃

Happy Halloween from the team at Timber and Co. Today, we’re all about fun and frights as we celebrate with our furry guests. While we’re open for daycare and boarding, we’ll be putting our phones on silent and won’t be able to return calls, texts, or inquiries until November 1st.

Our pups are enjoying a spooktacular day filled with treats and tail-wagging activities, and we can’t wait to share the fun with you later!

Thank you for your understanding, and have a safe and howling good Halloween! 🐾✨

10/31/2024

🎉 It’s a special day for us here at Timber and Co.– today is Kyra’s birthday, our amazing founder and head dog trainer! 🎂🐾 To celebrate her dedication and love for all the dogs in our care, we’re aiming to reach 1,000 followers/likes on Facebook today! 🎈

Help us surprise Kyra by spreading the word! Give us a like, invite your friends to our page, share this post, and leave a birthday shout-out for her below! 💬 Let’s make her day unforgettable!

10/31/2024

What would your dog add?

10/28/2024

Saturday November 2nd from 10am-12pm. Downtown Salem, Oregon.

10/28/2024

10/24/2024

Here are our contestants for Timber and Co. Halloween Costume Contest! To vote comment and leave a like by your choice. The winner for our prize basket will be announced on November 1st! Please share.

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10/22/2024

There is always a reason for your dog’s behavior, but it’s not because he/she is being stubborn or purposely naughty. Whether it’s fear, pain, feeling unsafe, not understanding the cue, being over threshold, or something else, your dog has a very good reason for either not responding in the way that you want or for behaving “badly” (in your opinion). Assuming that they are purposely not following your direction is not helpful and fails to address what your dog is really experiencing. Until we do that, we will not be able to help them and change their behavior. So, take a moment to figure out what your dog is telling you. It will always be worth it.

Thank you, Merit Dog Project, for this great infographic!

10/20/2024

10/15/2024

I am often accused of avoiding training, when I hide my reactive dog behind a tree or a car, as another dog passes, but in reality I am trying to ensure we continue to progress with training. Not every situation or environment is conducive to learning. In order, to ensure training is successful, we need to prevent opportunities for the behaviour to be practiced, between structured sessions to modify the behaviour. If we don't implement management and we allow our dog to go over their coping threshold and display reactive behaviour, it hinders training progress, regardless of how well the sessions are going. It can be a case of one step forwards and three steps back.

Therefore, if a dog is off-lead, if the dog's proximity is too close or the environment is too distracting, I will avoid that dog, block my dog's vision or lead him away with an emergency cue and treat. I will wait until the circumstances and environment are safe and appropriate for training. Doing this, prevents trigger stacking and ensures my dog is beginning to build up a history of positive experiences with other dogs. Other management for reactive behaviour may include:

- Choosing walking environments carefully.
- Avoiding busy times for dog walkers.
- Blocking visuals in the window or door in the home.
- Eliminating stressors where possible.
- Increasing the distance between your dog and others.
- Changing direction or routes to avoid dogs.
- Scatter feeding as a distraction.
- Having breaks from walks.
- Providing enrichment for decompression.

Management comes in many forms and should be used to address a variety of behavioural struggles. It is a necessary part of training and behaviour modification. Its why we call it 'the magic of management.' It is not the avoidance of training but the preservation of progress! - Holly Leake

10/04/2024

If you own a Husky, you know this look all too well… 🙃 There’s no saying ‘no’ when it’s walk time! 🐾

10/04/2024

I love a cheeky dog, a dog so secure that they know they are safe enough to shine just as they are. I also love guardians who advocate for and protect their dogs from physical, psychological and emotional harm.

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10/04/2024

When you hire a dog trainer it is MUCH more than an hour of their time...

This is so they can give you and your dog the very best ongoing support, with effective long term results.

So please take a moment to consider the following if you are looking to hire a professional.

And always do check their experience, their accreditations/courses they've completed, testimonials and ensure that the training they do puts the needs of the dog first, with no harsh or outdated methods.

Here at PPN we are committed to supporting kind and ethical pet professionals and offer a range of CPD to ensure ongoing learning and support.

This helps not only improve the industry and business standards but also offer a safe place for pet professionals to connect and support each other.

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