Meet Jillian: Your Balanced Dog Training Expert
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From Challenge Dog Owner to Professional Balanced Trainer
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Owner and trainer Jillian didn't start with easy dogs – she learned balanced training methods through real-world necessity. When she adopted Echo, a 9-week-old Belgian Malinois showing fear aggression, reactivity, and resource guarding behaviors, Jillian discovered that positive-only methods weren't enough for serious behavioral issues.
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Real Experience with Serious Behavioral Problems
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What makes Jillian different from other dog trainers? She's personally rehabilitated aggressive, reactive dogs using balanced training techniques. Echo wasn't just a pet project – she was Jillian's introduction to the reality that some dogs need clear boundaries, consistent corrections, and strong leadership to overcome dangerous behaviors.
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Through countless hours working with Echo, then rescuing a second Malinois (Fox) with completely different challenges, Jillian learned what many trainers never experience: that cookie-cutter positive training fails with complex behavioral issues. She sought guidance from behaviorists, veterinarians, and experienced balanced trainers to develop effective, reliable methods.
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Why Jillian Chose Balanced Training Methods
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Real-World Testing: Her methods are proven on her own challenging rescue dogs
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Breed Expertise: Specialized experience with high-drive working breeds
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Problem-Solving Focus: Understands that different dogs need different approaches
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No Quick Fixes: Learned patience and persistence through working with difficult cases
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From Personal Success to Professional Service
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After transforming her own reactive, aggressive dogs into well-behaved companions, Jillian realized other dog owners were struggling with the same issues.
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Jillian's Balanced Training Philosophy
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Every dog is different. Age, breed, sex, temperament, and behavioral history all influence what training approach will work. At Timberline K9, we don't use one-size-fits-all methods. Instead, we create customized training plans that fit every dog owner and their dog's needs.
Mission
At Timberline K9, our mission is to build long-lasting relationships between dogs and their owners through balanced training methods. We're dedicated to creating harmonious households by addressing serious behavioral issues and enhancing the overall well-being of your K9 family members – even the challenging ones.
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