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Green Timber Training & Kennels

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‘20 Certificate of Excellence, 2020

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I'm honest! I will not waste your time or your money.

My 3 rules...
1) I believe in great customer service.
2) If I cannot do the job, I won't take the job.
3) I will never sell you more training than I believe is needed. This is the sole reason for doing an evaluation up front.

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11 March 2024

JR was amazing with our rescue golden doodle. Any questions we had he was able to answer them. Our golden doodle now listens sits stays, and when we take him on walks, life is a lot easier because it’s pleasant with him listening and know how to walk on a leash. The weekly training sessions were great as it has helped us as a family working and understanding our dogs more! Please give JR a call he is amazing!! More...

29 July 2023

We just finished a 4 week basic training with JR training our 8 month old lab and couldn’t be more happy. Throughout the training he had us out to his property to train us and show us what he was working on with her (and to visit with her! ). He was incredibly attentive and spent so much time with us. We have a very smart, incredibly sweet, but stubborn lab that he worked very well with. He’s very knowledgeable and and a magician with these dogs! We now feel we can do what we need to do to make her a great and manageable family dog at home. HIGHLY recommend! More...

13 July 2023

JR has an outstanding facility. Brought my 7 month old lab there for obedience, gun dog and shed hunting. Just got this guy back at 11 months and he is awesome. No leash required on walks and the dude lives to retrieve! 5 starts would recommend! More...

9 July 2023

I am happy to share a well-deserved review of the pet training program that did wonders for my daughter's dog, Cooper. Choosing Green Timber, despite the weekly commute from Corpus Christi to Houston, turned out to be the best decision to actively stay involved in his training and his future success.

Cooper's transformation has been remarkable, all thanks to JR. We are excited for the future as our daughter continues her veterinary studies in Tennessee, with Cooper as a well-behaved Aussie hiking buddy and faithful companion. When we dropped off our high-energy, curious 5 month old puppy, we had no idea what to expect. However, when we picked him up, we were amazed! Cooper had transformed into a well-mannered dog who now understands key commands, that will help further his growth and allow him to enjoy his new home in Tennessee to the fullest.

There is no doubt that we could have made this progress and transition without the guidance of JR. We look forward to his continued growth and, we are confident that with ongoing reinforcement, he will be a significant part of my daughter's planned outings and excursions.

The kennels and grounds of this training program were absolutely amazing and deserving of a 5 star rating. Cooper felt right at home in their clean, comfortable and well-maintained facility. The training sessions were a mix of fun with other dogs and learning. JR and Diane were an absolute joy to work with—pleasant, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about their work and evident in the care of all the pets boarding and/or training at their facility.

We wholeheartedly recommend this program to anyone looking to transform their pet's behavior and look forward to sharing Cooper’s life in Tennessee as she now feels more prepared to take the reins and continue to reinforce the work that JR and Diane did with him.

Thank you again for accommodating Cooper!

Grateful,
The Rios Family
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26 April 2023

I cannot say enough amazing things about JR and Green Timber Kennels and Training. We have 2 Basset Hounds and we were lucky enough to receive Koko, a hyper, crazy, happy chocolate lab- talk about complete opposites! We were wanting the best training for her and were told about JR. After speaking with him (before we were even clients!), he was kind enough to give us some tips and tricks along with answering questions about this, what seemed to be, out of control puppy. When we took Koko to him for training, he explained the process that he uses, what he does, and sent us photos to help make our son feel comfortable with Koko being there as well. He was so patient with our son, teaching him everything that he was doing with her and why. He made all of us feel comfortable and Koko learned quickly with his methods. JR says that a trained dog is a confident dog, but we also think that he helped us become more confident with her, training us as well!

After having JR work with Koko, we will be taking any dogs we might get in the future to him without hesitation. His kennels are neat, clean, and well maintained. We HIGHLY recommend JR to everyone for both boarding and training.
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18 January 2023

JR did an amazing job with our dog Lily. The difference is night and day. She listens and obeys in a way that she never had before, yet is still her same sweet self. I highly recommend Green Timber to anyone who needs top-notch training. More...

5 August 2022

Our Golden Doodle was trained by JR and he has boarded there several times since. JR is a fantastic trainer. He also made sure I understood I had to do my part as well that it was not just training our dog Ro but my wife and I had to learn what we need to do.
We got Ro at 13 months and he was not socialized. He did not like being around other dogs and he was really hard to walk. Now it is so much easier to take Ro to Memorial Park and have him around other dogs.
JR does a great job. The kennels are super clean and well kept. He and his wife Diane are truly sweethearts and will love your dog well. Ro loves to go visit and stay there.
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18 June 2022

I took in my 2 year old Labrador Retriever with very little hope of breaking his bad habits. At first I was thinking it’s too good to be true, but after the first week of basic obedience, my lab had improved immensely. I never wanted to take my dog out on a walk because he would always pull on the leash and it was a hassle. I mentioned my concerns at the beginning with JR, and sure enough 4 weeks later, my dog’s behavior is A+. Complete turn around from before along with improved commands. Thank you JR for all your help and assistance!! More...

14 April 2022

We were at the end of our rope & didn’t know what to do. Our Sheltie seem to go crazy over the least little thing. After JR trained Ranger, and us, the difference is amazing. He obeys our commands and is much more pleasant to be around. We were able to enjoy time at a neighbor’s lemonade stand and he didn’t go nuts over the cars or the people or the bicycles. Our neighbors were amazed it was the same dog. I would recommend JR to anyone. He was very easy to work with and were sensitive to our needs. JR and his charming wife Diane make a great team. More...

2 May 2021

JR is awesome. He genuinely cares about your dog while he is gone which is very comforting to know. Our 1 year old dog was extremely hyper and difficult to control. JR was able to get our dog familiar with basic commands and even worked some off leash training with him. We are SO happy we sent our dog to GTTK. We will definitely take our next dog there too More...

28 March 2021

I had my rescue dog, Owen, train at GTTK and I am very pleased with the training that JR provided. He took the time to work with my wife and I and coached us on the mistakes we were making when interacting with Owen. I liked the fact that it throughout his board and train i was able to see and work with Owen, which allowed me to learn why he was doing different things and it also increased my confidence level in working with him and our other dogs! JR, once again thank you for your time and your service! More...

16 November 2020

GTTK is everything that you could hope for to take care of your pet's needs. From professional training to boarding, the owner and location is perfect leaving nothing out. From the moment we interacted with JR till the day we picked up our Standard Poodle, JR made sure we were kept abreast of the training process. He guided us and trained our dog impeccably. We recommend him for all your pet needs, no matter what they are. More...

10 August 2020

We started boarding our dog Winston, who is an English mastiff with JR. He took such good care of him and told us about his training school. He did a consult and showed us how and what he does. Just from the demonstration, we were sold. Winston was very stubborn, dominant, and hard to handle at times. JR has transformed him into an obedient dog. A complete 180 from what we were dealing with before! Every time we would go visit him we were in awe of what Winston had learned and how well he was doing with JR! I’m so thankful JR was referred to us, and I will refer everyone to him. For boarding and Training! More...

27 July 2020

JR and Diane are amazing. We have a 9 month old female GSP, Willow Sage. We took her to JR when she was 5 months old for gun dog training. She started with obedience and knocked it out of the park. She transitioned beautifully into gun dog training. It’s not easy taking a dog that is bred for upland you be a retriever. But JR did. And he did it with passion. Every time I visited, Willow was so excited to see JR. Which made me feel good about leaving her there. I never felt like I had to worry. I knew she was safe. JR has a very clean facility. Everything is always clean and well kept. I highly recommend them. Willow will always be a client. We will board her and do refresher training with them. More...

3 December 2019

JR had really great results with my hard headed GSP, I knew he was going to be a challenging pup but JR never gave up on him. I was really appreciative that JR took the time to listen to our needs in the obedience area, and tailored the program to them. Would recommend to friends and will continue to work with him through our Gun Dog process. More...

Reviewed on Facebook

22 November 2019

They are the best. JD loves going and hates days he can't go. They treat our pup like their own. I'm so thankful to take him here and know he's well taken care of. He comes home so tired.

Reviewed on Facebook

3 November 2019

Green Timber Training and Kennels is AMAZING!! We were in search of someone to help us with our new rescued pup. She was displaying behavioral and obedience issues, on top of a little aggression. We spoke to several trainers in the Houston area and no one made us feel as important or heard as JR did. That feeling was further validated upon the evaluation meeting, where JR and Diane immediately bonded with both of our fur babies. JR is a no nonsense, straight shooting, caring trainer. He won’t waste your time or money if he doesn’t think he can get results. For our pup, not only did he achieve incredible results, but he gave credit to the work our pup had also put in. He encouraged us to be incorporated and involved in the training process and basically trained us how to be better fur baby parents. JR was able to recognize confidence issues with our pup and work with her to have less anxiety. We purchased a 4 week plan and it was worth every penny. In fact, what we received is a STEAL compared to what we paid. We highly recommend Green Timber Training and Kennels! More...

3 November 2019

Green Timber Training and Kennels is AMAZING!! We were in search of someone to help us with our new rescued pup. She was displaying behavioral and obedience issues, on top of a little aggression. We spoke to several trainers in the Houston area and no one made us feel as important or heard as JR did. That feeling was further validated upon the evaluation meeting, where JR and Diane immediately bonded with both of our fur babies. JR is a no nonsense, straight shooting, caring trainer. He won’t waste your time or money if he doesn’t think he can get results. For our pup, not only did he achieve incredible results, but he gave credit to the work our pup had also put in. He encouraged us to be incorporated and involved in the training process and basically trained us how to be better fur baby parents. JR was able to recognize confidence issues with our pup and work with her to have less anxiety. We purchased a 4 week plan and it was worth every penny. In fact, what we received is a STEAL compared to what we paid. We highly recommend Green Timber Training and Kennels! More...

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21 October 2019

JR is terrific! He has high expectations of his dogs yet is very caring. His passion for his work is obvious. The facility is top notch- clean, organized and roomy. You will bring home a better dog after training at Green Timber Kennels. We highly recommend. More...

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14 October 2019

JR is terrific! He has high expectations of his dogs yet is very caring. His passion for his work is obvious. The facility is top notch- clean, organized and roomy. You will bring home a better dog after training at Green Timber Kennels. We highly recommend. More...

21 September 2019

I can't recommend JR highly enough! We brought our two doodle puppies (one golden doodle and one labradoodle) to Green Timber for a 4-week stay. We visited them at least once per week so we could learn the training techniques as well. JR and his wife Diane are miracle workers! Both puppies came home with basic obedience under their belts and are MUCH more manageable around the house. We will take them back to JR often for boarding and further training without question. More...

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17 September 2019

Only the highest praise for JR, Diane, and Green Timber Training! We brought our two "doodle" puppies to them for a 4-week stay. We visited them at least once a week to work on the techniques JR was teaching them. They learned socialization plus basic obedience training and returned to us like new dogs! They are much calmer and we're all happier campers! The puppies loved it so much there, that we fully intend to send them back for boarding and further training. More...

1 September 2019

Great customer service! Our Lola had a really good time while she was in training. We visited her twice a week and every session we were treated as if we were the only customers there. I got daily reports from JR. Lola was happy to be there and we could feel how much care and love JR and Diane gave her everyday. Facilities were always clean and spotless. More...

1 September 2019

Great customer service! Our Lola had a really good time while she was in training. We visited her twice a week and every session we were treated as if we were the only customers there. I got daily reports from JR. Lola was happy to be there and we could feel how much care and love JR and Diane gave her everyday. Facilities were always clean and spotless. More...

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30 August 2019

Highly recommended!! JR takes care of my dogs like they are his own. The kennel is always clean and the dogs well cared for during their stay.

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25 August 2019

We highly recommend GTTK, J.R was professional and very good at what he does, we had a lot choices of trainers and we're glad we chose GTTK.

25 August 2019

We were very excited that we got to bring home Chisuim today. We searched for a trainer for about 3 weeks before we decided to meet with J. R and pretty much decided on the spot after about 15 minutes with him to leave Chisuim with him that day. He trained Chisuim basic Obedience and we are very happy with the outcome. Debbie and I highly recommend him. More...

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10 August 2019

J.R has had Chisuim for 2 weeks today and after the first week we saw a big difference and after the 2nd week a HUGE difference. I think I'm learning more than Chisuim is, after an hour of working with J.R and Chisuim I have even learned to Sit, Heal and stay........and no means no :)........looking forward to the 3rd week. More...

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1 August 2019

Amazing experience w/ Green Timber! Our white lab was in training for a little over 4 weeks. She came home to us an obedient and MUCH calmer dog. Great set up @ this kennel. Very clean and well taken care of. JR was incredible w/ our sweet girl and worked hard with her. HIGHLY recommend this place! More...

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31 July 2019

Amazing experience w/ Green Timber! Our white lab was in training for a little over 4 weeks. She came home to us an obedient and MUCH calmer dog. Stella is literally a different dog. We continue the work JR trained US on for when we took her home. Great set up @ this kennel. Very clean and well taken care of. JR was incredible w/ our sweet girl and worked hard with her and it shows! We highly recommend Green Timber!! More...

31 July 2019

Amazing experience w/ Green Timber! Our white lab was in training for a little over 4 weeks. She came home to us an obedient and MUCH calmer dog. We have been using the techniques JR taught us and Stella is doing wonderful! Great set up @ this kennel. Very clean and well taken care of. JR was incredible w/ our sweet girl and worked hard with her. HIGHLY recommend this place! More...

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16 July 2019

I want to thank J.R. for the superlative way in which he helped our dog, Murtaugh, and us, as Murtaugh's family.
It took me about 6 weeks of looking and interviewing to find J. R. and Green Timber Training and Kennels. Having had experience with a wonderful trainer in the Tulsa, Oklahoma area (with our dog, Shep), I knew what I wanted to see in the person who would help Murtaugh further his obedience and behavioral training. From the first conversation I had with J.R., I knew he was who I wanted to help Murtaugh.
I knew I wanted a person who was knowledgeable, adept in their training ability, patient, as well as proficient in seeing the unique peculiarities our dog needed to work on. I wanted someone who was gifted, and who had that "sixth sense" about a dog's particular bents. J.R. immediately picked up on several things Murtaugh needed help with, and was able to begin teaching us, Murtaugh's family, how to help Murtaugh as well.
"Being there" to work with your dog is an important key to any dog's success, and I was able to visit Murtaugh and J.R. three times a week (all the way from Kingwood) for the duration of Murtaugh's stay. Every time I came to work with Murtaugh, I saw improvement upon improvement, and I was exceedingly pleased with how Murtaugh's (and my) confidence seemed to blossom under J.R.'s care.
Witnessing Murtaugh grow into such a confident and happy dog has given me great joy, and I want to tell everyone who will listen about the skillful and masterful person who brought this confidence to our boy.
If you've come across J.R. Totten and Green Timber Training and Kennels in your search for a trainer, please; search no further. Know that you have struck gold, and that if you bring your beloved dog/s to J.R. for training, you will not be disappointed.
THANK YOU, J.R.. for helping Murtaugh become the dog he was meant to be. Thank you for helping him become happy and confident, and for giving him, and us, such constructive and healthy ways in which to enjoy the life we share.
Paula Shaw
Kingwood, Texas
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16 July 2019

I want to thank J.R. for the superlative way in which he helped our dog, Murtaugh, and us, as Murtaugh's family. It took me about 6 weeks of looking and interviewing to find J. R. and Green Timber Training and Kennels. Having had experience with a wonderful trainer in the Tulsa, Oklahoma area (with our dog, Shep), I knew what I wanted to see in the person who would help Murtaugh further his obedience and behavioral training. From the first conversation I had with J.R., I knew he was who I wanted to help Murtaugh. I knew I wanted a person who was knowledgeable, adept in their training ability, patient, as well as proficient in seeing the unique peculiarities our dog needed to work on. I wanted someone who was gifted, and who had that "sixth sense" about a dog's particular bents. J.R. immediately picked up on several things Murtaugh needed help with, and was able to begin teaching us, Murtaugh's family, how to help Murtaugh as well. "Being there" to work with your dog is an important key to any dog's success, and I was able to visit Murtaugh and J.R. three times a week (all the way from Kingwood) for the duration of Murtaugh's stay. Every time I came to work with Muraugh, I saw improvement upon improvement, and I was exceedingly pleased with how Murtaugh's (and my) confidence seemed to blossom under J.R.'s care. Witnessing Murtaugh grow into such a confident and happy dog has given me great joy, and I want to tell everyone who will listen about the skillful and masterful person who brought this confidence to our boy. If you've come across J.R. Totten and Green Timber Training and Kennels in your search for a trainer, please; search no further. Know that you have struck gold, and that if you bring your beloved dog/s to J.R. for training, you will not be disappointed. THANK YOU, J.R., for helping Murtaugh become the dog he was meant to be. Thank you for helping him become happy and confident, and for giving him, and us, such constructive and healthy ways in which to enjoy the life we share. Paula Muehlendorf Shaw Kingwood, Texas More...

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16 July 2019

I want to thank J.R. for the superlative way in which he helped our dog, Murtaugh, and us, as Murtaugh's family.It took me about 6 weeks of looking and interviewing to find J. R. and Green Timber Training and Kennels. Having had experience with a wonderful trainer in the Tulsa, Oklahoma area (with our dog, Shep), I knew what I wanted to see in a the person who would help Murtaugh further his obedience and behavioral training. From the first conversation I had with J.R., I knew he was who I wanted to help Murtaugh.I knew I wanted a person who was knowledgable, adept in their training ability, patient, as well as proficient in seeing the unique peculiarities our dog needed to work on. I wanted someone who was gifted, and who had that "sixth sense" about a dog's particular bents. J.R. immediately picked up on several things Murtaugh needed help with, and was able to begin teaching us, Murtaugh's family, how to help Murtaugh as well. "Being there" to work with your dog is an important key to any dog's success, and I was able to visit Murtaugh and J.R. three times a week (all the way from Kingwood) for the duration of Murtaugh's stay. Every time I came to work with Murtaugh, I saw improvement upon improvement, and I was exceedingly pleased with how Murtaugh's (and my) confidence seemed to blossom under J.R.'s care.Witnessing Murtaugh grow into such a confident and happy dog has given me great joy, and I want to tell everyone who will listen about the skillful and masterful person who brought this confidence to our boy. If you've come across J.R. Totten and Green Timber Training and Kennels in your search for a trainer, please; search no further. Know that you have struck gold, and that if you bring your beloved dog/s to J.R. for training, you will not be disappointed.THANK YOU, J.R., for helping Murtaugh become the dog he was meant to be. Thank you for helping him become happy and confident, and for giving him, and us, such constructive and healthy ways in which to enjoy the life we share.Paula ShawKingwood, Texas More...

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10 May 2019

JR Totten is passionate about training dogs and pups. I live out of town and had only three days to work in training for my nine-month-old mixed breed pup, Annie. On leash, she would drag me. She was never willing to walk or stay on my command. When meeting anyone, she would jump on them to get attention. And icing on the cake, she hated riding in a car, and I had to lift my 30-pound pup to get her inside car.

JR worked with my schedule to get in six hours of private lessons during my short time in the area. I cannot begin to describe the positive change in Annie and myself. Through consistent, positive self-correction and praise, Annie and I have become very special companions. When we left JR at the final training, I led her to the car, and she jumped right in without being coerced in any way. She follows my lead without dragging me, walks, sits, and stays on my command. And she has stopped jumping on people when she meets them.

I never dreamed Annie would correct some of her bad habits. I thank JR for instilling confidence in her and in me. When I return to the area, I plan to make arrangements to finish JR's basic obedience program and move on to advanced training. I highly recommend contacting JR as soon as possible about training your dog. I now understand and believe in their slogan, "A trained dog is a confident dog!"
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15 April 2019

We wish we could choose 10 stars! JR is the best! He has taken such a good care of our lab Max for the past two years, when we were out of town. He’s very experienced and organized, most importantly, he love animals and care a lot about them. We trust him completely with our fur baby! We highly recommend JC and his services to anyone who needs dog training and sitting services.




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Thank you Jing & Warren! It is a pleasure getting to watch Max. He is such a good boy. Please let us know if we can provide further assistance.

15 April 2019

We brought the newest member of our family, a beautiful 5 month old Weimaraner named Sissy, home from Green Timber yesterday. There is really no way to describe the difference in the dog we left there and the dog we brought home. She was completely unmanageable when we dropped her off. Yesterday I took her for a long walk and I was stunned at how obedient she is. She obeyed virtually all my commands. We live inside the loop and there were many distractions but she never broke command. Our experience with JR was nothing but positive. From the initial conversation to the first night home gitters, he has been open and willing to do whatever was needed to ensure that Sissy got exactly what was appropriate for her training. We had a family emergency that necessitated leaving Sissy with JR longer than we planned , six weeks but honestly the difference that additional two weeks made was phenomenal. We couldn’t have planned it better. The kennels are bright and clean and it is clear that not only does JR have a deep understanding of dogs but he respects and loves them as well. We feel like we made a friend and we plan to return to Green Timbers for additional training . Just couldn’t be more pleased with what he was able to do with Sissy! More...

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Thank you Niki! It was a pleasure working with you, Joshua and Mathew. Siisy is an incredibly smart puppy with a lot of energy. Please let us know if we can provide further assistance.

15 April 2019

5 Stars! We wish we could choose 10 stars! JR is the best! He has taken such a good care of our lab Max for the past two years, when we were out of town. He’s very experienced and organized, most importantly, he love animals and care a lot about them. We trust him and his wife Diane completely with our fur baby! We highly recommend JC and his services to anyone who needs dog training and sitting services. More...

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11 April 2019

We highly recommend JR at Green Timber Training & Kennels! Our two GSPs, Hazel and Goose, needed almost as much training as we did ☺️! We appreciate the time that JR took to communicate with us on how to be the best versions of ourselves as dog owners. JR is a very talented trainer; firm but absolutely kind. He treats his clients with respect and was always willing to work with us when schedules were tight. Whatever reason you may have for seeking training or kenneling, your first choice should be Green Timber Training & Kennels. I know I am thankful we found JR!
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Thank you Dori & Scott! It is a pleasure getting to work with Goose & Hazel. Please let us know if we can provide further assistance.

11 April 2019

We highly recommend JR at Green Timber Training & Kennels! Our two GSPs, Hazel and Goose, needed almost as much training as we did ☺️! We appreciate the time that JR took to communicate with us on how to be the best versions of ourselves as dog owners. JR is a very talented trainer; firm but absolutely kind. He treats his clients with respect and was always willing to work with us when schedules were tight. Whatever reason you may have for seeking training or kenneling, your first choice should be Green Timber Training & Kennels. I know I am thankful we found JR! Scott and Dori More...

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26 March 2019

I can not thank JR at GTTK enough he has completely changed my dog. Not to mention how attentive and knowledgeable he is. My 2 year old Golden Retriever, Jax, spent 4 weeks with him and I brought home a completely different dog ... one that actually listens. Before coming to the kennel Jax had no boundaries and pretty much ran the show. JR instilled confindince in Jax and myself and it shows. So much stress has been relieved from having a dog that actually listens to commands with little to no corrections. You will be more than satisfied with GTTK! The only thing I can say is I wish I brought him sooner. More...

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Thank you Meghan! It was a pleasure working with you and Jax. Please let us know if we can provide any further or future assistance.

22 March 2019

J.R. just has a tremendous introspection into a dog's brain. He reads them well and transcends the training according to the dog's demeanor. I could go on for days, but, if you question anything regarding his kennels, you can call me anytime. My lab has been there for around six months. My cell phone is 713-824-7973. David Miears. More...

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14 February 2019

J.R. at Green Timbers Training and Kennels is AWESOME. My 9 months old German Shepherd spent 5 weeks there and became a different pup. She was shy, intimidated, and non socialized when I took her in. Was a poor eater, and would not even come to the front of her kennel. She eats all her food within 15 minutes of feeding her. I worked with J.R. and my pup, Ziva, once a week, and ever week there was such an improvement. He spent a lot of time with her, that by the third week, she was making eye contact with me, and willing to work with me, as she was with him. Her commands are awesome, even 65 yards away. I can go on and on. I brought home a well trained pup, and thinking about taking her back for more advanced training. Try him you will be satisfied. Thanks J.R. More...

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Thank you Judy! It was a pleasure working with you and Ziva.

12 February 2019

My four month old English Setter was terrorizing me and anyone who got near her. Jumping biting , biting your clothes, with razor sharp puppy teeth. When on a lead she would drag you. I tried numerous ‘fixes’ to get her to stop without success. I found JR of Green Timber Training and let him take her for a month of beginning obedience training. I have a new dog!! She does not bite anymore! She hears and follows commands. She heels on lead. She sits when told to. She is calmer and a really well behaved 5 month old puppy. I couldn’t be happier with the results JR got. JR truely is good . I will get him to do further obedience with my dog, later this summer. All of his training is up beat and positive- I was afraid she would lose her happy go lucky disposition and be cowed at people - no she is the same happy godlucky dog , now armed with confidence and basic obedience commands. And she loves to perform. Best thing I have ever done for one of my dogs. More...

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Thank you Vickie! It was a pleasure working with you and Charlie.

1 January 2019

I could not be happier with Green Timber Training and Kennels. JR knows his craft. This is the third time we have utilized Green Timber and we have been happy on all levels each time .

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Thank you Tammy! It was a pleasure working with you and Tank.

15 November 2018

Training went great! JR takes a great deal of pride in his line of work. Zoe was with JR for a total of 2 months and returned home a happy, well mannered, and educated duck hunting machine. I am sure Zoe will be cutting flips if she gets to go back for a stay and refresher in the spring! More...

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Thank you Donnie! It was a pleasure working with you and Zoe.

13 November 2018

We cannot thank JR enough for the time, diligence, and skill he put into our dog, Rudy AND us! We adopted Rudy from a shelter when we was around 1yr old, and Rudy, although friendly, did not like rules or boundaries. He wants to lead not be led. We quickly realized that we needed help with obedience(boundaries in the home, pulling on the leash(we tried SO many collars and leashes before meeting JR), etc.)and we didn’t want to rely on treats (although Rudy loves those! lol). I thought we could just find the right product to “fix” Rudy but really it was a combination of Rudy needing help and us needing to learn how to better lead Rudy.

JR truly changed everything! He not only helped Rudy but he also helped us which is KEY. I learned that so much of having a functional/thriving home with a furry family member is not just the dog’s skill/personality but more importantly it’s whether the owners properly work with their dog. JR was committed to helping all of us. He is honest, patient, and a natural coach/teacher. Not to mention that he is SO gifted with dogs. It’s really incredible. From our first consultation he was picking up on body language that Rudy showed that we completely missed and would have never have known to focus on.

I keep mentioning how great JR is with people but it’s because that’s what made him different to us when choosing a trainer. There are dog trainers who can teach your dog a command, but then there is JR who not only teaches your dog but teaches you to ensure your dog AND family are in the best position to what you want. We recommend him to any and everyone we know!

P.S.- He and his wife Diane are just top notch, good hearted people to their core.

P.P.S.- We also board Rudy with them whenever we can’t take Rudy with us out of town because we want to trust who we leave him with. They continue to be upstanding with our Rudy boy and treat him like he’s one of their own!
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Reply from Green Timber Training & Kennels

Thank you Ben, Alexis & Garland! It is always a pleasure working with y'all and watching Mr. Rudy!

16 September 2018

JR with Green Timber Training is so honest and trustworthy. He won't make any promises he cant keep and is straight forward with you. No gimmicks or tricks! Ruger has been taking private lessons with JR for 4 weeks now and is already doing so well. He knows here, heel, sit (stay) and he walks awesome on a leash! We are now tightening up those basic skills and starting to work on his advanced obedience! THANK YOU JR AND GREEN TIMBER TRAINING! More...

Reviewed on Facebook

16 September 2018

We took Cassie our 6 month old lab to Green Timber and JR has done a fantastic job with her. She still has a week and a half to go. We are going to bring home one great dog. Thank you so much JR for all you have done with Cassie. More...

Reviewed on Facebook

16 September 2018

If you're looking for an AWESOME Dog Trainer and a genuine passionate person who absolutely loves dogs, JR with Green Timber Training & Kennels, LLC, is your Trainer. In early October we hired JR to help us socialize and de-sensitize both of our dogs, Hope (a 1.5 yr old female German Shepard) and Skipper (a 7 yr old male Terrier & Chihuahua mix). Skipper had been living with us for the last 7 years and Hope had just joined us (from being in another home) in September 2016. In the beginning neither got along with each other, both very dominant and wanted to "fight" to the end. It was stressful and created heartache. Our goal was that our home would be the last "Forever Home for Hope!." We all know it takes a lot of love, patience and effort to make this happen. If it was not for JR, his genuine compassion for dogs, and learning techniques we would not have made the progress we have made to date. For this we are forever grateful for the training JR has done. He's been a blessing to not only Hope and Skipper, but to our entire family. JR is amazing with dogs! Keep up the AWESOME training and work you do every day to make a difference in a dogs life!
Much thanks, Marla, Darrin and Jaxson
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Q&As

The satisfaction of helping owners understand the behaviorism of their K9's as well as applying a skill set for the dog and owner to become a cohesive team. Watching the confidence grow between an owner and their K9 is the best reward and satisfaction for a trainer.

My second biggest passion is doing my part to help rescue dogs become better K9 citizens. This helps the adaption process and placement of what was once a lost or unwanted pet.

I started learning at a young age from my grandfather (Raymond). He taught me a lot of different things on behavior, but the most valuable was "patience". My grandfather raised dogs as long as I can remember and was a World Champion in 1956.

Since that time I have spent hours watching pros, following pros and speaking with some of the best mentors in the family pet and retriever industry. I have always wanted to run my own business. So, after working in the electrical field and industrial industry for years as journeyman electrician, engineer and a successful VPGM of Operations, this has built the character, balance and patience of running a successful business.

Since my passion is dogs, it only made sense to start my own business in training and boarding. In some ways I feel I have been groomed for this from an early age.

I'm honest! I will not waste your time or your money.

My 3 rules...
1) I believe in great customer service.
2) If I cannot do the job, I won't take the job.
3) I will never sell you more training then I believe is needed. This is the sole reason for doing an evaluation up front.

As a certified ABC (Animal Behavioral College) professional combined with over 35 years of experience, I cater to customers who have obedience and behavioral issues associated with larger-breed dogs. I will evaluate your pet at our kennel and provide the necessary training to make both you and your pet successful. The objective of a training program at Green Timber Training & Kennels is to produce a confident dog that excels as both a family pet and/or a hunting companion. The cornerstone of my program revolves around not only our ability to provide an exuberant family pet, but an obedient one as well- whether it is in the field or at home. One of the keys to my successful program revolves around owner involvement and handler education. I strive to work one on one with you and your dog in order to build good handling and communication skills. If you know what is expected of your dog you will gain their trust and respect, and the two of you can work better as a team.

I really enjoy meeting people and their pets. Having the satisfaction of knowing I made a difference to the owner and the pet. I strive to prevent another pet from heading to the street or to a shelter by providing the proper knowledge and training needed to the pet owner and pet. My reviews on both Facebook and Thumbtack speak for themselves. I really want to help owner and K9's.

Services

Gun Dog Training for both Upland & Waterfowl;
Hunt Test Training-Competitive Training

Located on Private Property

Retriever Training;
Gun Dog Training;
Basic / Advanced Obedience;
Behavioral & Evaluation Assessments;
All Breed Boarding;
2400 sf Secure Indoor Facility w/ access code entry;
1200 sf Indoor Training Area;
Climate Controlled;
11 Indoor / Outdoor Runs-Doubled Fence Area; Outside
10 Indoor Runs;
Exercise Area;
10 Acres of Property;
Training Ponds (6 Land / Water / Land Combos);
Completely Gated and Fenced Property