Thanksgiving is over, and that means one thing: Christmas decorating can begin! Last weekend, we made it out to a u-cut farm to find our tree, with a bonus whippet in tow.

We ended up at Furrow Farm in Hillsboro, which was close to home, fairly priced, and best of all, dog-friendly! Rigby’s running buddy Lincoln was staying with us, so we definitely wanted to bring them both along.

While we searched for the perfect apartment-sized tree, the dogs had a blast checking out all the new piney smells, and both found some choice sticks to chew.

Some dogs might be wary of the tree baler or chainsaws; have treats handy to build confidence around strange new things.

Fun fact: Oregon is the largest producer of Christmas trees in the country! If you want to cut your own this season, check out these pet-friendly farms:

Furrow Farm in Hillsboro
$4-7 per foot
Open day after Thanksgiving through Christmas Eve
Monday – Friday: 10:00am – dark
Saturday & Sunday: 9:00am – dark

Plumper Tree Farm in Portland
$40 per tree
Open November 24th through December 17th
Friday, Saturday & Sunday: 9:00am – 5:00pm

Redland Family Farm in Oregon City
$55 per tree
Open Friday, Nov. 24th, Saturday Dec. 2nd & Sunday Dec. 3rd
10:00am – 3:00pm

Parry’s Christmas Tree Farm in Forest Grove
$29-159 per tree
Open day after Thanksgiving through Dec. 21
8:00am – dark

Washougal River Christmas Trees in Washougal, WA
$40 per tree
Open Nov. 18th – Christmas Eve
9:00am – 5:00pm