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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 ABA therapy techniques to make training an enjoyable experience for you and your dog

20/02/2025

🐶Why Should I Train My New Dog?

Bringing a new dog into your home—whether a puppy or a newly rescued companion—is an exciting journey! But without training, that excitement can quickly turn into frustration. Proper training builds a strong bond between you and your dog while ensuring they grow into a well-mannered and confident companion.

🐾 Puppy Training: Early training sets the foundation for a lifetime of good behavior. Puppies are like sponges, soaking up information—both good and bad! Teaching them essential skills like recall, leash manners, and socialization early on prevents future behavioral issues.

🐾 Rescue Dog Training: Adopting a rescue dog is incredibly rewarding, but they often come with past experiences that can make adjustment challenging. Training helps build trust, reduce anxiety, and create structure, giving them the fresh start they deserve.

At GoodBoy, we believe every dog deserves a great start! That’s why we offer 10% off the first lesson or 10% off our 6-lesson package for newly rescued dogs. Let’s set your dog up for success—contact us today!

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19/02/2025

🐾 Snowed In? Keep Your Dog Busy Indoors! ❄️

When it’s too cold or snowy to get outside, your dog still needs mental and physical exercise! Here are some fun enrichment activities to keep them engaged:

🧩 Puzzle Feeders & Snuffle Mats – Make mealtime fun by letting your pup work for their food. Bonus: It slows down fast eaters!

🦴 DIY Treat Hide-and-Seek – Hide treats around the house and let your dog use their nose to find them. Great for mental stimulation!

🎾 Indoor Fetch & Tug-of-War – Got a hallway? Toss a soft toy for a mini-game of fetch. Tug is another great energy burner!

🧠 Training & Trick Time – Work on new tricks or reinforce old ones. Short sessions keep your dog engaged and strengthen your bond.

🐶 Scent Work & “Find It” Games – Hide a favorite toy and encourage your dog to sniff it out. Start easy and make it more challenging over time!

🚀 Obstacle Course Fun – Use chairs, blankets, and pillows to create a mini agility course right in your living room.

Being stuck inside doesn’t mean boredom! Try these activities to keep your pup happy and out of trouble on cold days. 🐕⬇️

18/02/2025

🥶Is it too cold for my dog??🥶

As a general rule of thumb:

at 45°F (7°C) and below, most dogs will dogs will start to become uncomfortable
at 32°F (0°C) and below, small, thin-coated, young, old and sick dogs should not be left outside for long
at 20°F (-7°C) and below, dogs become vulnerable to hypothermia and frostbite

There’s no one answer to the question – how cold is too cold for dogs. Rather, different dogs tolerate cold temperatures differently. Some dogs love snow and cold weather, while others get cold very easily and can not stay outside in the cold for very long.

But in general, your dog’s ability to withstand the cold depends on factors like their:

breed,
size,
body fat,
fur,
overall health and medical condition,
and whether they’re an indoor or outdoor dog.

18/02/2025

We’re Not Just Dog Trainers – We’re Behavior Specialists

At GoodBoy, we believe there’s more to dog training than just teaching commands like sit, stay, and come. Sure, obedience is important, but we dive much deeper than that.

We focus on why your dog behaves the way they do. Is your dog barking out of anxiety? Reacting aggressively out of fear? Ignoring commands out of frustration or confusion? We don’t just address the symptoms – we uncover the root causes and work to create real, lasting change.

Our approach is about understanding your dog’s emotions, motivations, and needs. By doing this, we help them feel safe, confident, and truly happy. We don’t just want your dog to follow commands; we want them to thrive.

Because a well-behaved dog isn’t just trained; they’re understood. And when they’re understood, they can be the happiest, most balanced version of themselves.

At GoodBoy, we’re here to help you and your dog communicate better, build a stronger bond, and navigate life together with confidence.

16/02/2025

We hope everyone is staying safe during this severe weather. Our hearts are with all of you impacted by the flooding and hazardous conditions.

If you need to reschedule a lesson due to flooding, impassable roads, snow, or ice, please reach out to your trainer or contact our office and leave a message. We understand the challenges, and your safety comes first.

We’re experiencing some weather issues ourselves, so we appreciate your patience as we work to return calls and texts.

Take care, stay safe, and know that you’re in our thoughts.

15/02/2025

All of GoodBoy is closed today. Absolutely no training from any of our trainers.

On a side note: if the creek gets any higher. We can kiss our house goodbye. Fun time everybody!

~Benjamin McGill, M.C.B Owner of GoodBoy

13/02/2025

Here's Jake to help soften the blow.
CGC, CGCU, CGCA and TDI will be canceled on Saturday due to torrential downpour, flooding and flash flooding within the W.A.B.B.L.E.S area.
We well be announcing the next testing period later next week.

~Ben McGill, M.C.B Owner of GoodBoy

Edit: After posting this, the risk of flash flooding increased. Fun times!

13/02/2025

🧠🐾 Enrichment: The Secret Ingredient to Successful Dog Training!

Training isn’t just about teaching commands—it's about nurturing a well-rounded, happy dog. That's where enrichment comes in!

Mental and physical enrichment keeps your dog’s brain active, reduces stress, and prevents behavioral issues. It complements training by providing healthy outlets for natural behaviors like chewing, digging, and sniffing. When your dog’s needs are met, they’re more focused, less anxious, and eager to learn!

From puzzle toys to scent games, enriching your dog’s life makes training more effective and enjoyable for both of you. Ready to level up your training routine? Start incorporating enrichment today!

11/02/2025

Giving Back to Those Who Give the Most! 🐾❤️

At GoodBoy Animal Training, we believe in supporting those who serve—whether it’s our veterans, first responders, or those giving rescue pets a second chance.

That’s why we’re offering:
✨ 10% off your first lesson – Perfect for getting started on the right paw!
✨ 10% off a 6-lesson package – For those ready to commit to long-term success!

And because we know training should be fair and accessible, we never charge extra for multiple dogs in the same household. One flat rate covers your whole pack—because training should fit your family, not break the bank.

Great training changes lives—for pets and their people. 🐶💙

11/02/2025

"Best f # dogs ever!" As said by their handlers.

They are definitely amazing pups. But the handlers....jk😂

10/02/2025

Top 5 best ways to get the least out of your training journey.

5. Keep changing methods: tired of not having instant and permanent results? Well, just change the method rapidly until you end up with a shaking mess of what use to be a happy dog.

4. Not practicing daily: Homework is for chumps, nerds and dorks. You're one of the cool socialites. Sure, your dog will make VERY little progress. But at least they have a too cool for school handler.

3. Only focus and fixate on the mistakes they make: Nothing builds confidence like beating down your pup for everything they did wrong. "Oh! You sat? Well f**k you for what you did earlier."

2. Don't work through behaviors with them:
Your dog is struggling on walks? Just avoid it. Your dog is to excited? Lockem away. Your dog is struggling with people? Hide or run away.
Nothing teaches like not teaching at all.

1. Get the help to do it: You're so busy. You've got all these things going on. So, get your underpaid staff to do it. Sure, they’ll change out frequently and then the next person is starting from square one. And yes, it's not actually their job or passion...but you're so busy.

And as a bonus.

0. It's your spouse's dog. You don't need to worry about helping:
Nothing says "support" like not lifting a finger to help.

~Benjamin McGill, M.C.B Owner of GoodBoy (and to many other things to mention)

Book available for pre-orders next month!

09/02/2025

First big trip out and he did AMAZING!!!

08/02/2025

We did it! We're finally LIVE!

365 days, 24/7 assistance, with the ability to get questions answered or aid with emergencies anytime is officially here!

Everyone in the US and Canada can now receive help day or night and speak to professionals at

www.petcrisis365.com

Over the next period, we'll be adding more and more professionals in every part of the pet industry.

~The McGills

Thank you in advance for those who share and spread the word. Every little bit helps.

06/02/2025

To Celebrate the book launch in April for "A is for Aggression" and the launch on Friday of our new company www.petcrisis365.com
We have decided that starting March 1st, we'll be releasing 120 videos on how to train a dog.

-30 puppy vids
-30 Adult obedience vids
-30 Aggression vids
-30 Service dogs vids

2 videos a day until we've done all 120 videos.

The following are newly created accounts (excluding Facebook. We'll just use this one.) that will hold these videos and other training content.

Facebook:
GoodBoy

Tiktok :

YouTube: -canine-behaviorist

X:

Instagram: ben_canine_behaviorist

Bluesky: -behaviorist.bsky.social

We are determined to get these dogs properly trained without spending a fortune to do so!

You all are and have been the greatest over the years.

We can't thank you enough!

~Ben and Becky McGill

06/02/2025

Two days left before we officially open!

Starting Friday, everyone in all of North America (that includes Canada) will be able to speak to a Canine behaviorist or Dog trainer 24/7 365 days a year.

www.petcrisis365.com will be the website. (Locked until Friday)

Login, fill out your information and request either text, phone or video call and we'll be on the other end.

Great for emergencies where you don't know what to do and need immediate help.

Great for answering training questions that don't require a full expensive session.

Great for finding reputable and verified Canine behaviorists, dog sitters/walkers, Groomers and of course Veterinarians.

Great for getting discounted training supplies including Leashes, collars, books, enrichment supplies and way more!

Will be available in March for Australia.

From ~The McGills
Supported by GoodBoy

P.S. Sharing is such a great way to help us spread the word ❤️

05/02/2025

What's better then one Giant Schnauzer?

How about two Giant Schnauzers!

These amazing big boys are working together to be the best representation of their breed.

02/02/2025

Shout it out loud from every pole. Across all of North America, On Friday, you'll be able to log into Pet Crisis 365 and speak directly to a Canine Behaviourist/trainer 365 days a year! Day or night.

Time zones no longer will matter.

Distance will no longer matter.

Anytime you need to talk directly to a professional with training questions or emergencies, we'll be there around the clock with our team to assist.

We'll get you on your way with immediate help and also connected with vetted local canine behaviourists in your region and veterinarians, groomers, bording facilities and more.

We will be live this Friday!!!

If you want to help, but don't know how, then share, share, share.

Spread the word!

01/02/2025

Hello,
Today is 2/1/25. We am writing to clear up a lot of confusion and anxiety the best way I can.

We've been getting a lot of concerns about the future of Service dogs and the legal rights they (and you) have in public.

Please know that any and all information on this topic should be communicated from the ADA. This post and all other post from social media should be taken as "unsubstantiated."

To the best of our knowledge, there are no changes (as of writing this post) to Service dog teams in public. All public businesses (excluding churches that operate on a case by case basis) must allow you and your Service Dog access as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Any changes to this, will be updated through the ADA website.

We understand a lot of teams and public businesses are concerned about what is happening with service dogs with the dismantling of the D.E.I, and we are trying to stay as informed as possible. But for now (from our non-legel understanding) no changes have been made.

We will do everything in our power to keep you all informed if any new information is released. And please remember that if it is not coming from the ADA, then take it with a grain of salt.

~Benjamin and Rebecca McGill.

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Opening Hours

Monday	09:00 - 18:00
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

Telephone

+12709916910

Website

http://Goodboyky.com/

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Due to the beautiful sunny weather, we will also be closed Saturday as well to spend time sunning outdoors. This Runs for Kentucky, Tennessee and Ohio. ~Benjamin McGill, M.C.B Owner of GoodBoy. Side note: I waited a whole year to use this clip...worth it

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🐶1st lesson before and after!! Ruger is learning that his crate doesn't have to be a scary place. Look at this improvement after his first lesson! While he is still learning, at GoodBoy we celebrate every win and milestone. Ruger and his amazing pet parents are doing wonderfully!