GoodBoy

GoodBoy We are an in-home dog training service committed to growing confidence and obedience in your furry friend.

For lasting results, we use positive reinforcement, centered on behavioral therapy techniques.

This sweet pup is working hard on his puppy manners!With the help of his amazing dad, we know he will go far!! ...
24/04/2025

This sweet pup is working hard on his puppy manners!

With the help of his amazing dad, we know he will go far!!

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Way to go you all!!!Keep up the amazing change.
22/04/2025

Way to go you all!!!
Keep up the amazing change.

It's that time of year again!!!! Herping time!!!
21/04/2025

It's that time of year again!!!! Herping time!!!

"If in twenty years we're still training the same way we do today, we will be failing those who rely on us the most."~Be...
21/04/2025

"If in twenty years we're still training the same way we do today, we will be failing those who rely on us the most."

~Benjamin McGill, Author of A is for Aggression.

Happy Easter to our GoodBoy family!We hope your day is filled with joy, love, and maybe a treat or two for the pups!Just...
19/04/2025

Happy Easter to our GoodBoy family!
We hope your day is filled with joy, love, and maybe a treat or two for the pups!

Just a heads up—GoodBoy will be closed on Easter Sunday so our team can enjoy the holiday with their families. We’ll be back soon and ready for more training fun!

Wishing you a beautiful Easter!

"I want my dog to be aggressive. That way I have a protection dog."It's kinda like saying "I want the nuclear bomb to go...
19/04/2025

"I want my dog to be aggressive. That way I have a protection dog."

It's kinda like saying

"I want the nuclear bomb to go off. That way I get a tan."

Pic taken at local Adventure Zoo

Now available through Australias largest book seller... and so many other sellers around the globe.Grab your copy today!
19/04/2025

Now available through Australias largest book seller... and so many other sellers around the globe.

Grab your copy today!

Group Classes are just around the corner!We’re so excited to kick off another round of fun, learning, and connection wit...
18/04/2025

Group Classes are just around the corner!

We’re so excited to kick off another round of fun, learning, and connection with our GoodBoy community.

Our Adult Pup CGC class is officially FULL (yay!)—but we still have a couple spots left in our Puppy Group Class!

This class is perfect for structured socialization, learning good manners, and building reliable cues that will set your pup up for success.

If you’ve got a young pup ready to learn and grow, grab your spot now before it’s gone!

Click below to save your spot today!!

https://www.goodboyky.com/group-lessons

This lovely little boy is learning his manners with the help of his wonderful parents and feline siblings.
17/04/2025

This lovely little boy is learning his manners with the help of his wonderful parents and feline siblings.

They say books come from trees... but this is next level.
16/04/2025

They say books come from trees... but this is next level.

My book is now live in Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, and more. I'm told pre-orders are being filled currently! Ameri...
16/04/2025

My book is now live in Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, and more. I'm told pre-orders are being filled currently!
America, Canada, Brazil, and the EU will be live tomorrow.

Pain, force, fear and starvation are tools used by the poorly educated. Years and years of working with animals who have...
14/04/2025

Pain, force, fear and starvation are tools used by the poorly educated.

Years and years of working with animals who have "spicy" temperaments—even writing a 500-page book on how to handle them—and I’m *still* trying to tell people: You don’t need pain or force to address challenging behaviors.

Sure, everyone has their own methods. But if yours still rely on pain and force? You’re decades behind the times.

Does pain work?
Technically, yes. No creature *wants* to endure it, so it can suppress behavior—but at what cost? You’re trading short-term compliance for long-term fallout: fear, resentment, and even greater behavioral issues.

Let’s be clear: A trainer who uses pain, force, or food deprivation isn’t skilled—they’re lazy and setting animals up for a lifetime of consequences.
And don’t even get me started on the other extreme—over-treating your pets. But that’s a rant for another day.

~ Ben McGill, Author of "A is for Aggression"

Below is a picture of Hagrid.

We loved seeing all of your amazing pups today at our Puppy pictures with the Easter Bunny, hosted with Warren County Pu...
13/04/2025

We loved seeing all of your amazing pups today at our Puppy pictures with the Easter Bunny, hosted with Warren County Public Library !!

If you are coming out to get puppy pictures with the Easter Bunny today, don't forget to grab a coffee at
13/04/2025

If you are coming out to get puppy pictures with the Easter Bunny today, don't forget to grab a coffee at

"Ben, what was the worst bite you ever got? After all, you work with—and also train—the most aggressive ones." This! Thi...
12/04/2025

"Ben, what was the worst bite you ever got? After all, you work with—and also train—the most aggressive ones."

This! This animal gave me the worst bite.

People often assume that we get bitten on a regular basis—that we must be loaded with scars.

The truth is, if your trainer is bragging about all the bites they get, then the question should be: Why are you so bad at reading body language?

Don’t get me wrong. Like any field, dangers do exist. But they should never, ever be the norm.

It’s why we have safety protocols in place. It’s why we hire people with proper backgrounds.

Watch me make this post, then get properly bitten... *knock on wood*.

The truth is, over the years, I’ve only been bitten twice by dogs (thousands if you include puppy mouthing).
Both times, I was at fault. Both times, I was cocky and arrogant. Both times, I failed to respect the fact that they are animals (even if domesticated).

Is this camel aggressive?
Absolutely not—he was young and playful, and I was cocky and thought I knew everything. As I continue to learn and grow, I learn that I will never know it all.

But next time you go out and see a friendly-looking animal in public... let them be.

Don’t assume the tail wag means "Pet me."

Don’t assume the handler wants to be interrupted.

Don’t assume the friendly dog wants you invading their space or glaring at them with intense eye contact as you show your teeth (smiling).

~ Benjamin McGill, Owner of GoodBoy

Picture taken many years ago at Kentucky Down Under adventure zoo.

Puppy Socialization: Quality Over Quantity!Let’s talk about one of the most misunderstood parts of raising a puppy: soci...
11/04/2025

Puppy Socialization: Quality Over Quantity!

Let’s talk about one of the most misunderstood parts of raising a puppy: socialization.

Proper socialization isn’t about throwing your puppy into a mosh pit of other dogs and people and hoping for the best. It’s about intentional, controlled, and positive exposure to new things—people, animals, surfaces, sounds, and situations—at a pace your pup can handle.

Under-socialization happens when puppies are kept too sheltered. These dogs often grow up to be fearful, reactive, or anxious because they never learned that the world can be a safe and fun place.

But here’s the twist: over-socialization is a thing too. If your puppy is constantly overwhelmed, flooded with too many experiences too fast, or pushed to interact when they’re clearly uncomfortable, you’re not building confidence—you’re teaching them that the world is scary and unpredictable.

The sweet spot? Thoughtful exposure with your puppy’s comfort in mind. Let them observe before engaging. Let them say “no thanks” if they’re unsure. Celebrate curiosity, not forced interactions.

“We’re gonna wait and see if it gets worse
”Translation: We’re gonna wait until someone gets bit and then panic-Google a...
10/04/2025

“We’re gonna wait and see if it gets worse
”
Translation: We’re gonna wait until someone gets bit and then panic-Google a trainer at 2am while crying into a bag of Cheetos.

Let’s talk about why waiting to train your reactive or aggressive dog is the absolute worst idea since someone said “Let’s make prong collars pink so they seem nicer.”

When your dog first starts growling at the neighbor, lunging at strangers, or getting stiff around food or toys, that’s not them being “weird for a second.” That’s a whisper. A warning. A little red flag gently waving at you from across the room.

And the longer you ignore that whisper, the louder it gets.

By the time people finally call us, the dog has usually:

Snapped at a guest

Bit a family member

Gone full Cujo at a kid on a scooter

Or has to be walked at 4am in a ski mask because they can’t be around anyone anymore

Training at that point? It’s still possible. We do it all the time. But it’s no longer just teaching and reinforcing—it’s damage control, behavior rehab, and safety protocols.
That’s harder. Takes longer. And it sucks more for everyone, especially the dog who didn’t ask to live without structure or support.

Early training = early wins.

It’s less intense.

It’s less expensive.

It’s less emotional.

And it gives your dog a real shot at success before they become a headline.

So please: if your dog is showing signs of reactivity or aggression—don’t wait to “see if it gets worse.”
Spoiler: it will.

Call someone. Call us. Call anyone legit. But don’t wait until you’re out of options.

—Ben imsotired, Owner of GoodBoy
(Trainer of Good Dogs, Fixer of Avoidable Situations)

P.S. If you like your honesty with a side of humor and bite, check out my book A is for Aggression—available now through Barnes & Noble online. It’s 500 pages of "please don't let your toddler ride the aggressive dog like a pony." You're welcome.

How are our pre-sales going you (didn't) ask? The last running week had our book in the top 50 globally within its genre...
10/04/2025

How are our pre-sales going you (didn't) ask?

The last running week had our book in the top 50 globally within its genre. Out of the thousands available... we're doing a little party dance here.

We're also happy to be back from Chicago and the Australian consulate. Looking forward to getting everything backup and running!!

Thank you EVERYONE!

Ben and Becky McGill

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Tuesday 09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 18:00
Thursday 09:00 - 18:00
Friday 09:00 - 18:00
Saturday 09:00 - 18:00

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