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.

07/04/2025

Happy Independence Day America from GSDOC!

🇺🇸🐶 4th of July Dog Safety Tips 🐾🎆
Because fireworks are fun... but not for your pup!

1. Keep ‘Em Inside 🚪
Fireworks = scary.
Make a cozy, quiet space with toys, treats & music.

2. ID Check ✅
More dogs go missing on July 4th than any other day!
Microchip up-to-date? Collar on? Tag info correct? Double check.

3. Skip the Human Snacks 🍗🚫
Barbecue is tempting, but:
❌ Grapes
❌ Chocolate
❌ Bones
❌ Alcohol
Stick to dog-friendly treats!

4. Beat the Heat ☀️💧
Hot day + stressed dog = danger.
Always have water, shade, and avoid walks in peak heat.

5. Fireworks? Leave Them Home 🏡
Even social pups can panic.
Watch the show, let them chill at home.

🎇 Quick Checklist for the 4th:
✅ Inside during fireworks
✅ ID tags/microchip good
✅ No people food
✅ Cool & hydrated
✅ Stay home from loud events

Enjoy your Independence Day—and keep those tails wagging! 🇺🇸🐾

To ready the full Blog click below
https://www.gsdoc.org/%f0%9f%8e%86-4th-of-july-dog-safety-tips-keeping-your-pup-calm-safe-during-the-festivities-%f0%9f%87%ba%f0%9f%87%b8/

07/03/2025

Tips for Summer Dog Walks

Choose Dog-Friendly Trails

Not all trails or sidewalks are created equal, especially during the heat of summer. When
picking a route, consider the terrain—dirt paths or shaded forest trails are often better than
asphalt or concrete, which can get extremely hot and burn your dogs paws🐶 ...........

Read the rest of the post at:
https://www.gsdoc.org/top-tips-for-summer-dog-walks/

07/01/2025

REMEMBER! Turn in your Pack Walk Challenge Logs ASAP to be entered to win our June Pack Walk Challenge!

Please send to Alma at

[email protected]

or

[email protected]

06/26/2025

REMEMBER! Turn in your Pack Walk Challenge Logs before June 29th to be entered to win our June Pack Walk Challenge!

While we are enjoying being outside and walking with our dogs please remember.......

Walking your dog and encountering Wildlife in Utah
Utah is a great state to enjoy a wide variety of outdoor activities. Sometimes those activities
can bring us into close encounters with Utah’s varied wildlife. Typical wildlife in the Wasatch
region and Northern Utah could include snakes {including rattlesnakes}, deer, moose, bear,
mountain lions, skunks and porcupines.
Tips for wildlife encounters:
Stay alert and aware
Stay calm and do not run
Pick up small children and pets
Appear as big and loud as possible
Stomp your feet and clap your hands
Shout loudly
Do not turn your back, face the animal and walk backwards slowly

06/21/2025

Session two classes may have come to an end, but take a look at some of our adorable puppies who completed their AKC Puppy S.T.A.R certification.

06/17/2025

Reminder for today Open Night for all members at Versa from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM!

06/12/2025

Session 2 Classes came to a close last week. We had some amazing dogs and handlers earn their AKC CGC Certification. (Canine Good Citizen)! CONGRATULATIONS🐾🐾🐾

06/02/2025

Walking your dog and encountering Wildlife in Utah
Utah is a great state to enjoy a wide variety of outdoor activities. Sometimes those activities
can bring us into close encounters with Utah’s varied wildlife. Typical wildlife in the Wasatch
region and Northern Utah could include snakes {including rattlesnakes}, deer, moose, bear,
mountain lions, skunks and porcupines.
Tips for wildlife encounters:
Stay alert and aware
Stay calm and do not run
Pick up small children and pets
Appear as big and loud as possible
Stomp your feet and clap your hands
Shout loudly
Do not turn your back, face the animal and walk backwards slowly

05/27/2025

On this Memorial Day we are grateful for those that gave the ultimate sacrifice for this amazing country.

05/18/2025

Our May Meeting Program was a Pack Walk at Sandrige Park in Layton. It was a great turnout and success.

05/10/2025

May 13th - General Meeting and Elections

Dear Club Members,

We are excited to announce our upcoming General Meeting, which will be held at Sand Ridge Park, 2645 Church Street in Layton on Tuesday, May 13th from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM. This meeting is an important event where we will conduct our yearly Board Member elections. You have the option to cast your votes in person during the meeting or conveniently vote online.

Following the elections, we will embark on our Fit Dog Pack Walk—a fun and engaging activity for all members and their canine companions! To track your Fit Dog progress, you can download the Fit Dog pdf form on the website.

We look forward to seeing you at Sand Ridge Park for an evening of community, engagement, and enjoyment. Don't miss out on this chance to be part of our club’s initiatives and activities!

For more information and online links for voting and the Fit Dog form, please visit the website homepage under Recent News.

Best regards,
The Golden Spike Dog Obedience Club Board

04/23/2025

At this evening’s general meeting we learned about what to pack in a pet emergency kit and pet CPR. Hopefully, you never need these skills, but being prepared with a go kit for your best friend is never a bad idea. Also, here’s a helpful pet first aid app to have handy: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pet-first-aid/id780415389

Address

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

Website

http://www.gsdoc.org/

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