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We are really getting excited about opening. Can't wait to see you there!
30/01/2025

We are really getting excited about opening. Can't wait to see you there!

The forecast for this weekend is looking ❄️❄️❄️ If the cold weather puts a pause on your outdoor training, don’t fear! Y...
27/01/2025

The forecast for this weekend is looking ❄️❄️❄️ If the cold weather puts a pause on your outdoor training, don’t fear! You can achieve incredible training results inside, while helping your dog work their brains and bodies.

⭐ Teach your dog a new trick
⭐ Find a new chewing adventure
⭐ Use their nose to find treats
⭐ Just Netflix and chill - social contact time is sometimes just what the dog trainer ordered!

Read our full post for more ideas here: https://www.goodasgoldtraining.ca/2020/05/10/indoor-fun-for-you-and-your-dog/

Get your sniffers out! Scent detection registration opens on Jan. 27! Scent detection is a fun and engaging canine sport...
24/01/2025

Get your sniffers out! Scent detection registration opens on Jan. 27!

Scent detection is a fun and engaging canine sport that harnesses a dog's natural scenting abilities. Originating from training techniques used in detection work, it encourages dogs to use their keen sense of smell to locate specific scents in various environments.

Our trainers have been certified with different organizations to ensure a well-rounded approach for you and your dogs! Register and start your journey to exciting adventures in scent detection!

Meet our newest Scent Instructors, Kelly and Kathy!

Kelly teaches competition preparation Scent Detection classes for Excellent and higher-level competitors. A variety of challenges will be presented, based on Kelly’s extensive judging and competition experience. Not only does she help teams grows their skills base, she also helps handlers improve their handling skills and coaches them in the art of the walk through. Kelly is committed helping handlers to be the partners their dogs deserve.

✅ 5+ years of judging Scent Detection for several organizations, at all levels, across Canada
✅ 5+ years of teaching Scent Detection for fun and for competition, with several students going on to earn titles at the highest levels and even becoming Scent Detection judges in their own rights
✅ 11+ years of competing in Scent Detection in both Canada and the US
✅ Multiple High In Trial/High Scoring dog awards earned with multiple dogs

Kathy has been immersed in the dog training field for over 10 years. Her expertise heavily lies in K9 Scent Work. Her knowledge extends from beginners to elite. Continued education and foundation skills are at the core of what and how she teaches. Kathy is highly motivated to make sure each student, both human and dog, reaches their goals and enjoys the progression of becoming a strong nose work team.

✅ Certified Instructor from The National Association of Canine Scent Work (NACSW)
✅ Ford K9 Training & Consulting: Level 1 and 2 Certified
✅ Judge and Advocate for C-WAGS
✅ Judge for Canadian Detection Sport Association

Get ready to sniff it out this spring!

Reminder! Rally is now open for registration - take a look at the upcoming classes and watch your dog thrive with some n...
21/01/2025

Reminder! Rally is now open for registration - take a look at the upcoming classes and watch your dog thrive with some new 2025 challenges. Link in the comments!

Did you know that dog companions have a big positive impact on your mental health? It’s true! Dogs help reduce stress an...
20/01/2025

Did you know that dog companions have a big positive impact on your mental health? It’s true! Dogs help reduce stress and anxiety through their companionship, activity, love and support, something we all need – especially in January!

We’d love to hear how your dog positively impacts your life - share in the comments!

If you and your dog aren’t quite in a place of calming support, don’t worry! Training can help secure your bond while you help your dog on their path to a more peaceful life. Explore our upcoming training options - link in the comments!

🐩Rally obedience (Rally) is a dog sport that combines elements of obedience and agility. It involves a course with a ser...
17/01/2025

🐩Rally obedience (Rally) is a dog sport that combines elements of obedience and agility. It involves a course with a series of signs that instruct the handler and dog on various tasks to perform together. The course typically includes activities like heeling, position changes, turning and jumping, all while maintaining a level of precision and teamwork.

Unlock your dog's potential and register for classes starting on Monday, Jan. 20! Link in the comments.

Introducing our newest Rally Instructor, Laurie Albright!

Laurie is passionate about Rally Obedience and helping her students to achieve their Rally goals. She has personally competed with diverse breeds of her own, Dalmatians, Australian Shepherds and Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, in multiple trialing organizations. She works with handlers to maximize their relationship with their dogs so they can have fun in this fast growing sport.

Laurie’s qualifications include:

👍24 years of experience teaching Rally Obedience
👍Experience as a CKC Rally Obedience Judge
👍Experience as a CARO Rally Obedience Judge

When not teaching at Good As Gold, Laurie loves to do “All The Things” with her own dogs. She has competed successfully in Conformation, Obedience, Rally Obedience, Scent Hurdle Racing, Agility and Chase Ability. Since teaching is her “thing,” she also home-schools two of her grandchildren… because learning should always be fun!

⭐️ Barbara just became a Certified Control Unleashed® Instructor (CCUI)🎖. What does that mean? Barbara has spent six mon...
15/01/2025

⭐️ Barbara just became a Certified Control Unleashed® Instructor (CCUI)🎖. What does that mean? Barbara has spent six months working with Leslie McDevitt and her team of mentors to dive into the many Control Unleashed® concepts, skills and games, learning multiple approaches for different teams. 🐾

“Behaviour is the study of one” - Susan Friedman

Working with dogs and their people is a continuous learning journey. That is why continuing education is so important to Barbara and the team at Good As Gold Training. Just because it hasn’t been done, or we didn’t know something before, are not good reasons to continue what we were doing previously. Over Barbara’s 25 year career, she has never stopped learning and changing.

Calm Canines is a journey of learning, changing and connecting with your dog. It is also a fun journey that opens up many outlets for you and your dog. We look forward to working with you and your dog!

We are excited to expand our Calm Canines program offerings, now with the addition of Calm Canines Control Unleashed®.

Want to know more about Calm Canines? Link in the comments!

Reminder: our agility program is open for registration - don't miss out on starting your agility journey with us. Regist...
13/01/2025

Reminder: our agility program is open for registration - don't miss out on starting your agility journey with us.

Registration link is in the comments!

Get ready for weaves, tunnels and dogwalks - agility classes open for registration on Monday, January 13!Whether you are...
10/01/2025

Get ready for weaves, tunnels and dogwalks - agility classes open for registration on Monday, January 13!

Whether you are just beginning your agility journey, continuing to build advanced skills or a seasoned competitor, our agility program is designed to be customized for you and your dog. Read full class descriptions and explore the classes you'd like to register for here: https://www.goodasgoldtraining.ca/agility/

We are thrilled to introduce our newest agility coaches - meet Donia Roorda and Sarah Novak!

Donia Roorda has been involved with dog training and sports for more than 15 years. She has a love for learning and continuing education, which increases her considerable skillset year-over-year. As a self-proclaimed behaviour nerd, she is passionate about using her extensive behaviour knowledge, and talent for sport, to help every team achieve their goals- no matter what they are!

👍Certified Dog Behaviour Consultant with the International Association for Animal Behaviour Consultants
👍Karen Pryor Academy Graduate
👍Over 10 years supporting humans and dogs
👍Active competitor in agility, scent detection and Rally obedience

Sarah Novak has been involved with dogs and dog sports for almost 25 years. The sport of agility is her passion and she has been a full-time agility instructor for the past six years. With 15 years of teaching experience, Sarah has worked with an immense variety of teams, and her goal is to get the best out of each working relationship, empowering dogs and handlers, and have fun while doing it. Each dog and handler team is unique, and Sarah has a great ability to tap into their individual needs and goals.

👍6 Time AAC Regional Champion
👍2 Time National Agility Champion
👍6 Time World Agility Team Member (IFCS x 4, WAO x 2)

Get ready for a sporty spring with your dog!

Due to the popularity of our Novice Foundations class on our waitlist, we are adding a second class starting on Thursday...
28/12/2024

Due to the popularity of our Novice Foundations class on our waitlist, we are adding a second class starting on Thursday February 20th at 1:45pm. If you are on the waitlist, you will receive an email about this addition. If you aren't on the waitlist, but are interested in signing up for this class please use the link in the comments.

Happy holidays to our community! We are grateful to have clients and dogs that become family – and we hope you have a re...
24/12/2024

Happy holidays to our community! We are grateful to have clients and dogs that become family – and we hope you have a restful break with your loved ones (and maybe a treat or two!).

It's been quite the year! Thank you to our community for your support and for choosing Good As Gold 🦴🐕🐕‍🦺
20/12/2024

It's been quite the year! Thank you to our community for your support and for choosing Good As Gold 🦴🐕🐕‍🦺

Facility Update: We will be delayed getting into our new space until February 2025. While this news isn’t exactly what w...
16/12/2024

Facility Update: We will be delayed getting into our new space until February 2025. While this news isn’t exactly what we wanted, we are grateful to be on the path for a new facility that will deliver incredible experiences for our clients and their animals!

We will continue to share more news and space updates as we go but for now, stay tuned for exciting news about class offerings, instructors and more.

(Isn't our site foredog a cutie?!) 🔨🧰

⏰REGISTRATION ALERT!Competition Obedience is open for registration! This is perfect for you if you’re interested in leve...
10/12/2024

⏰REGISTRATION ALERT!

Competition Obedience is open for registration! This is perfect for you if you’re interested in levelling up your obedience game with your dog, with skills from sit, stay and heel, to the more advanced, like scenting, hand signals and directed jumping.

Registration is live – don’t miss your opportunity to be among the first to break in our new space in 2025. Check out the link in Comments!

20/11/2024

Such an inspiring weekend with Kamalfernandezdogtraining!

The seminar is a go - we will start at 1:00 pm sharp today (Friday, November 15)!Thanks for your understanding.
15/11/2024

The seminar is a go - we will start at 1:00 pm sharp today (Friday, November 15)!

Thanks for your understanding.

Can we share some exciting news? 👷‍♀️🐕🏗 In October, we are moving to our own permanent state-of-the-art facility! We wil...
23/09/2024

Can we share some exciting news? 👷‍♀️🐕🏗

In October, we are moving to our own permanent state-of-the-art facility! We will be offering a variety of programs that we will share as we grow into our new space.

What can you expect?
💛 8,000+ square feet of open training floor
💛 Planned with reactive dogs in mind
💛 Specially designed benching area for dogs and people
💛 The ability to trial where you train
…and much more!

After years of offering training in homes and other facilities, we couldn’t be more excited to have our own homebase.

Stay tuned for 2025 registration, coming mid-October.

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