GoodBoy

05/12/2025

The Most Overlooked Part of Your Dog’s Life: Their Carer

When people talk about their dog’s wellbeing, they often think of the essentials — the vet, the trainer, the groomer. All important, all necessary.

But there is one role that quietly holds everything together, and it is almost always overlooked:

Your dog’s sitter and dog walker.

These are the people who step in when life gets busy, when schedules shift, when long workdays pile up, when you travel, or when your dog simply needs more than you can give alone. They are the constant presence keeping your dog exercised, enriched, and emotionally supported when you are not there to do it yourself.

A good sitter or walker does far more than take your dog out. They maintain routines, reinforce good habits, communicate changes, notice concerns early, and provide a level of consistency that many dogs rely on for emotional stability.

For dogs working through anxiety, reactivity, boredom, or separation issues, a reliable sitter can be the difference between progress and setbacks.

That is why we want to give a very real and well-earned shout-out to Finley's Friends Pet Care .
Their care, professionalism, and genuine commitment to the dogs they look after is exceptional. We recommend them often because they consistently go above and beyond for the dogs in their care. It shows in the dogs’ behaviour, their confidence, and their overall wellbeing.

Dog sitters and carers are not an optional extra. They are an essential part of your dog’s support system, and we are grateful for the work they do every day.

05/12/2025

Today is the last day to take advantage of our Black Friday sale!!

Black Friday Special

We are grateful for all the families who have trusted us with their dogs this year, and we want to give a little something back.

From November 28th to December 5th, we’re offering 10% off any 6-lesson package. This discount is available for both new clients and families who are continuing their training.

Six lessons give us the time to understand your dog, build a plan that fits your home and routine, and help you see steady and meaningful progress.

If you have been thinking about starting, getting back on track, or continuing to work toward your goals, you do not want to miss this deal.

04/12/2025

Training Your Dog in Real-World Settings

One of the most valuable parts of dog training is getting your dog out into real environments. Parks, sidewalks, new people, other dogs, unexpected sounds — all of these help your dog learn how to stay calm, think clearly, and make good choices when the world gets busy.

Home training builds the foundation, but real progress happens when your dog can apply those skills out in public. Confidence, focus, and good manners grow when dogs learn to navigate the world with you at their side.

Every dog benefits from practising in real-life settings, and it’s one of our favourite parts of the training process.

P.S. By the way, did you know GoodBoy never charges extra for multiple pups in the same household?

01/12/2025

🎄✨ Holiday Gift Card Sale ✨🎄
If you’re looking for the perfect Christmas gift for the dog lover in your life, we’ve got you covered! This week only, our GoodBoy training gift cards are 10% off with the promo code Christmas25.

The discount applies to our 6 lesson packages, and all pricing can be found at www.goodboyky.com. It’s a great way to give the gift of calmer walks, better manners and a happier dog heading into the new year.

🎁 Grab your discounted gift card here:
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Offer ends soon, so it’s the perfect time to tick one more person off the Christmas list!

30/11/2025

🎄 Get Your Dog Holiday-Ready 🐾

The holidays are a magical time, but they can also be overwhelming for your dog. Guests, loud gatherings, new smells, and tempting food can create challenges that even well-mannered dogs struggle with.

That’s why now is the perfect time to start training. Giving your dog a chance to learn in a calm, low-pressure environment helps them feel ready and confident once the excitement of the season hits.

Training before the holidays can help your dog:

• feel more comfortable in busy or unfamiliar environments
• avoid stress-related behaviours like barking, jumping, or stealing food
• stay relaxed and settled around guests
• make the season easier and more enjoyable for everyone in the home

Starting early sets your dog up for success and makes the holidays smoother for both you and your furry family member.

Your future self (and your dog) will be glad you did.

28/11/2025

"My dogs are too big for someone to handle" "My dog is too aggressive to ever be any different." "My dog's too complex to ever change." "My dog is great, just a bulldozer of excitement."
Almost everyone we meet thinks they've got the toughest, most difficult, most stubborn dog in the world. Many believe the only way to change this is through pain and punishment because they lack the skills to do anything different.

No dog is too big or too much. Learning how to handle them in public with people and other dogs, building confidence and having them stop trying to destroy the door when they hear someone is essential... It's what we do.

10% off for all of black Friday week

28/11/2025

Black Friday Special

We are grateful for all the families who have trusted us with their dogs this year, and we want to give a little something back.

From November 28th to December 5th, we’re offering 10% off any 6-lesson package. This discount is available for both new clients and families who are continuing their training.

Six lessons give us the time to understand your dog, build a plan that fits your home and routine, and help you see steady and meaningful progress.

If you have been thinking about starting, getting back on track, or continuing to work toward your goals, you do not want to miss this deal.

27/11/2025

Wishing you all a happy and safe Thanksgiving!

27/11/2025

Happy birthday Churchill!!!

25/11/2025

One of the most powerful things you can do with your dog is NOTHING! Do NOTHING in public. Do NOTHING, when people are running around. Then, when your dog is doing NOTHING, praise them with EVERYTHING for doing NOTHING!

23/11/2025

Big Wins for This Amazing Trio

We have been working with this fantastic group of pups, and they have been making steady and meaningful progress over the past few weeks.

Each dog came in with their own quirks and challenges, and watching them grow into calmer and more confident versions of themselves has been incredibly rewarding. Their owners have stayed committed and it shows through clearer communication, better focus, and more harmony at home.

This is why behaviour work matters. Small changes stack up fast, and before you know it, you have a dog who handles the world with more confidence and control.

At GoodBoy we believe every dog in the family deserves the same chance to learn, which is why we never charge extra for multiple dog households.

21/11/2025

Meet Ziggy!!

This amazing pup is building his confidence and learning that the world doesn't have to be such a scary place.

With the help of his loving family we know he will go far!!