Benjamin McGill is the owner and operator of GoodBoy and an internationally recognised specialist in canine aggression. He blends his background in psychological science and behaviour therapy with decades of hands-on training experience to solve the toughest behaviour cases.
Ben is a Master Canine Behaviorist with the Board of Canine Behaviorists, a Master Herpetologist through the Amphibian Foundation and Georgia State, and an evaluator for both the American Kennel Club and Therapy Dogs United. His experience spans from family homes to wildlife sanctuaries, stockyards, and even managing exotic animals as Animal Manager at Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo.
He is also the founder of The Cognitive Canine in Nashville, Tennessee, where he and his team of behaviour therapists develop new methods for aggression rehabilitation across species.
His debut book, A Is For Aggression, has sold over 9,000 copies worldwide, and his highly anticipated follow-up, 20 Ways To Screw The Pooch, will be released in early 2026.
Now back in Geelong, Australia, Ben is proud to bring his expertise home, supporting local families with world-class behaviour solutions.
Meet Ben!
About GoodBoy
At GoodBoy, we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all obedience classes. Every dog is different — and so is every family. That’s why our training is built on behaviour therapy, using positive, science-based methods that create lasting results without harsh tools.
GoodBoy is proudly owner-operated by Benjamin McGill, an internationally recognised behaviour specialist. Born and raised in Australia, Ben spent over 17 years in the U.S. helping thousands of families overcome everything from puppy chaos to severe aggression. Now based in Geelong, GoodBoy brings international expertise back home to Aussie families.
Whether you’re raising a new puppy, working on everyday manners, or facing serious behaviour challenges, we’ll create a plan that works in real life — in your home, on your walks, and in your community.
At GoodBoy, we don’t just train dogs. We build calm, confident partnerships between dogs and their people.