Does your dog need a job? Or do you and your dog want something super fun to do together? Treibball is the answer! Teach your dog to herd balls in place of sheep. Great for high energy dogs, but more sedate dogs also love it. Wonderful physical and mental exercise. The foundation skills will be […]
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FUN AND GAMES CLASS
This is an ongoing class for dogs who have some basic training skills and are ready to go on to the next level. It combines obedience, freestyle, and tricks. The goal is to increase the handler’s training skill while the dog and his person are learning to enjoy training, and add to their many abilities. […]
Read MorePRODUCT REVIEWS–SOME STUFF YOU MAY LIKE
There are many products out there for our dogs. I’ve chosen some of my favorites to review–things I’ve tried and liked. Clickers–A Good Communication Tool Why would you use a clicker? See Clicker Training Dogs–Great Communication! There are many different types of clickers out there. I prefer the button type, as shown, as I don’t […]
Read MoreSEARCH AND RESCUE SITES AND PRODUCTS
SAR Related Books BE EXPERT WITH MAP & COMPASS by Bjprn Kjellstrom Learn how to navigate with a map and compass. GPS units are great, but batteries die, they can’t pick under heavy foliage, etc. Be able to use a map and compass to travel in the wilderness areas. For more information or to buy, click […]
Read MoreREWARDS: TREATS AND TOYS
Ask 10 dogs what their favorite rewards are, and you’ll get 10 different answers. Ask a dog and his human what the best reward is, and you may get very different answers! The Taste Test Actually, it is probably better called the Sniff Test. Take two different treats, and put some in each of your […]
Read MoreGARMIN ASTRO COLLARS–MY REVIEW
Hiking off leash with your dog is great fun, but having a way to know where he is at all times makes it even more fun! There are several products out there that allow you to track your dog–and the Garmin Astro is my favorite. Why The Garmin Astro? There are a few other tracking […]
Read MoreON OR OFF LEASH HIKING WITH YOUR DOG
Hiking with your dog is great fun, and has benefits for you both. Sharing an activity strengthens your bond. Exercise is good for you both. The joys of hiking with your dog are many! We want to have fun and be safe, so we need to think about whether our dog is going to be […]
Read MoreOUT AND ABOUT CLASS
This is a chance to get your dog out and about with other dogs and people. We go to different places with our dogs. Depending on the time of year and the weather, we may go to local pet friendly stores (such as CalRanch, Home Depot, etc.), or parks, take a walk through town, or […]
Read MoreLINKS TO ARTICLES AND WEBSITES
There are many good articles out there that may be helpful (or fun), and some websites with good information. This area is going to be links to some. It may be sparse now, but check back–it will be a work in progress. You can email me at keith@goodtimesdogtraining.com if you have suggestions, or leave a […]
Read MoreABOUT GOOD TIMES DOG TRAINING
Hello! I’m Keith, and I am the trainer at Good Times Dog Training. Our mission is to help people connect with and train their dogs using all positive, force-free methods. I do group and private classes in the Kanab area in Utah. MY STORY I have been passionate about animals ever since I can remember. […]
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