Golden Spike Dog Obedience Club (GSDOC)

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Golden Spike Dog Obedience Club (GSDOC)

We offer puppy socialization, Basic through Advanced Obedience, Agility and Rally instruction for our members, the public and their canine partners.

AKC Sanctioned GSDOC provides instruction in raising and training puppies and adult dogs. We provide instruction in basic and advanced Obedience, Agility, Rally and
Canine Good Citizen certification. The club holds an AKC Sanctioned Obedience Trial every March and two
AKC Sanctioned Agility Trials; one in January and one in July.

01/01/2026

✨🐾 Happy New Year from Golden Spike Dog Obedience Club! 🐾✨
A new year means new beginnings, fresh goals, and exciting adventures with our dogs by our side. 🐶💙 Whether you’re starting with the basics, building confidence, or strengthening your bond, every small step in training leads to big success.
There’s no better time to set goals with your pup and start the year off on the right paw! 🐾✨
From Puppy STAR milestones to lifelong learning, we’re excited to train, grow, and celebrate achievements together in the year ahead.
Let’s make this a year full of progress, teamwork, and wagging tails! 🎯🐕

11/27/2025

🍂🦃 Happy Thanksgiving from Golden Spike Dog Obedience Club! 🐾❤️

Today we’re thankful for our incredible members, our amazing dog community, and the joy our canine companions bring into our lives every single day.

As you celebrate this special holiday, here are a few fun ways to include your dogs in the festivities: 🐶 Take a Thanksgiving walk before or after your meal
🦃 Share a dog-safe holiday treat like plain turkey, carrots, or pumpkin
📸 Snap a festive photo with your pup in their cutest fall bandana
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Let them join family time—after all, they’re part of the family too!

Wishing you and your four-legged friends a cozy, joyful, and safe Thanksgiving!
— GSDOC 🧡🐾

11/24/2025

🥾🦃 GSDOC’s First-Ever AKC Turkey Trot Was a Success! 🦃🥾
What an amazing day for our very first AKC Turkey Trot! We had a fantastic turnout, beautiful weather, and so many happy dogs and handlers joining us at the Ogden Botanical Gardens to kick off the holiday season with a fun, energizing 5K walk.

Thank you to everyone who came out, showed their spirit, and made this event such a memorable one. We loved seeing the smiles, wagging tails, and teamwork all along the trail. Your participation helps build a stronger, more connected dog community—and we’re so grateful to have you as part of the GSDOC family!

Here’s to many more trots to come! 🐾❤️

11/11/2025

🎅🐶✨ It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas… at GSDOC! 🎄

Join us Nov 11th, 2025 (Tuesday) at 6:00 PM for our November General Meeting — and bring your holiday cheer because…
🎁 Mrs. Claus, a Reindeer, AND The Grinch will all be there for Christmas pictures! 📸

Location: Versa Dog Sports

Don’t miss this holly-jolly good time with your pups and friends! ❤️🐾

11/08/2025

Good Evening!

Fill the Bowl:

Take a look at the stack of cat food below. The Madays have a big heart for cats and were excited to help out with our food drive.

This year has been a bit tougher than usual for many folks. The government shutdown, job layoffs, and rising cost of essentials like food and housing have taken a toll. Seniors, low-income families, and those facing tough times are working hard to care for both their families and their furry friend. We'd love your help! We're collecting dry or canned cat and dog food, along with any financial donations until December 2nd. Any little bit goes a long way in making life a bit easier for those in need.

A Fill the Bowl donation table and bucket will be set up this weekend at our Agility Trial!

Agility Trial:

"Every jump, every tunnel, every weave is celebration between handler and dog"
Have you ever seen a agility trail in action? Don't miss your chance! Join us at the Scotsman Center in Mountain Green, UT: November 7th to November 9th! Each day kicks off at 8:30 A.M. and the best part....? It's completely FREE!

Whether you're a fan or just curious, this is an event you won't want to miss! Plus, if you're looking to get involved, we'd love your help! Reach out to Odie Nelson or Denise Ryan at [email protected] for more information.

That's not all! Want to dive deeper into the exciting world of agility? Our awesome agility classes start again in 2026. Come join the fun and unleash your pet's potential!

Mark your calendars and brining the excitement!

See you all soon!!!
GSDOC Board Members

11/04/2025

🐾 Does your dog’s coat feel dull, itchy, or flaky? You might want to read this!

We all know that obedience training is only part of keeping our dogs thriving — their skin and coat health is equally important. The AKC just published a helpful article, “Dry Skin on Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, Treatments,” that breaks down:

✅ What causes canine dry skin (everything from allergies to parasites and even internal conditions)
✅ How to spot symptoms like dandruff, flaking, hair loss, and irritation
✅ What treatments and preventive steps you can take (diet, baths, humidifiers, vet care)

If your dog has ever scratched more than you’d like or looked a little too flaky after winter, this is a must-read. Let’s help our dogs feel just as good as they look during training, walks, and everywhere in between.

🔗 [Read the full article on AKC]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dry-skin-on-dogs/?sc_src=email_2613134&sc_lid=160670644&sc_uid=a2t1kGiLVX&sc_llid=765035&sc_eh=cc89c9bff5345d441&utm_campaign=20251030_nibble-general-live-intent&utm_source=emarsys&utm_medium=email&utm_term=READ+MORE

10/21/2025

🎃🐾 What a spooktacular night! 👻

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Golden Spike Dog Obedience Club Halloween Party and General Meeting! We had such a frightfully fun time celebrating with our amazing members, adorable dogs in costume, and all the creative Halloween spirit you brought. 🐶✨

From clever costumes to lots of laughs (and a few treats!), it was a night to remember. Thank you for making our club such a wonderful community of dog lovers and friends. 💛🧡🖤

Can’t wait to see everyone — and their pups — at our next event! 🐕🎃

10/13/2025

🎃🐾 It’s almost time for a spooky good time! 👻

Join the Golden Spike Dog Obedience Club for our October General Meeting & Halloween Party on Tuesday, October 14th, 2025!

We’ll kick off the evening with our monthly meeting, then dive into the Halloween fun — costumes, treats, laughter, and plenty of wagging tails! 🐶✨

Costumes are encouraged (for both pups and people) — and rumor has it, there may be prizes for the best dressed! 🧙‍♀️🦴

Costume Categories include: scarcest, funniest, best team, most creative/original, and most funny.

📅 Date: October 14th, 2025
📍 Location: Sand Ridge Park Layton 2645 Church Street, Layton, UT
🕕 Time: 5:30 PM till 6:30 PM

Come for the meeting, stay for the howls and hilarity! 🎃🐕

10/10/2025

🎃🐾 Spooky Paws & Wagging Tails! 👻

Join us for a howling good time at the Golden Spike Dog Obedience Club Halloween Party during our General Meeting on October 14th, 2025!

Come dressed in your best costumes—both dogs and humans! We’ll have games, treats, prizes, and plenty of laughs as we celebrate this frightfully fun time of year together. 🧡💀🐶

Don’t miss out—it’s going to be a boo-tiful night full of fun, friends, and furry ghouls!

📅 October 14th, 2025
📍 Sand Ridge Park Layton 2645 Church Street, Layton, UT
🕕 During the General Meeting 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

10/06/2025

🌟🐾 Congratulations to our newest AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Graduates at Golden Spike Dog Obedience Club! 🐶🎓

These little stars and their dedicated owners have worked hard to build a strong foundation of good manners, socialization, and teamwork. ✨ From sit and stay to confidence and focus, these pups are off to an incredible start in their training journey! 💛

We’re so proud of both the puppies and their people—what an amazing way to kick off a lifetime of learning together. 🐕💫

10/03/2025

🎉🐾 Huge congratulations to our amazing students who passed their AKC Community Canine (CGCA) and Urban Canine Good Citizen (CGCU) tests on the last day of Session 3 at Golden Spike Dog Obedience Club! 🐶✨

Your dedication, teamwork, and hard work truly paid off, and we couldn’t be more proud of the strong handler-dog bonds you’ve built. These advanced titles show just how far you’ve come in your training journey—well done! 👏💛

Keep shining, keep training, and most importantly… keep having fun with your pups! 🐕💫

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09/29/2025

🎉🐾 Huge congratulations to our amazing students who passed their AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Test on the last day of our Session 3 class at Golden Spike Dog Obedience Club! 🐶👏

Your hard work, dedication, and teamwork with your dogs have truly paid off. The CGC title is a wonderful achievement that shows not only obedience but also the strong bond you’ve built with your canine companions. 💛🐕

Becky-Belle
Colorado-Banjo
Emily-Charlene
Erika-Ranger
Tara-Waffles
Debbie-Joy
Ariana-Cowboy
Lyndee-Raja
Carrie Ann-Atta

We are so proud of each of you and can’t wait to see where your training journey takes you next! 🌟

Address

1473 N 1000 E Layton (Located In Versa Dog Training)
Layton, UT
84041

Website

http://www.gsdoc.org/

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