The Good Dog Academy

Day School and Learning Center

Building the bond between dog and owner is the foundation for all successful training.

Our Philosophy

Our dogs are family. We love them deeply and want them to live happy, fulfilled lives. We want to share meaningful experiences with them and enjoy quality bonding time together.

At The Good Dog Academy, we believe every dog is unique. Our goal is to help you build a relationship with your dog that’s rooted in trust and respect, never dominance or aggression. We equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to navigate the world confidently with your dog, allowing you to expand your horizons and create lasting memories together.

A Modern Approach

At The Good Dog Academy, we use positive reinforcement to create a training program that guides your dog through all of life’s situations. We don’t believe in outdated methods like "being alpha" or bullying your dog into submission. We never use aversive tools such as shock collars or prong collars. Instead, our program focuses on encouraging your dog to make good choices in challenging situations, which builds confidence in both you and your dog.

We call this approach "Empowered Choice" and it forms the foundation of all our training. By empowering your dog to make the right decisions, we create behaviors that are more consistent, reliable, and long-lasting. This method not only strengthens your bond but also ensures a happier, more harmonious relationship with your dog.

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Meet the Trainer

Jo Beth Lafleur, MLS (ASCP)

I believe in creating positive, joyful experiences with your dog that strengthen your bond and make training more effective. Training should be fun and rewarding for everyone involved, which is why my approach is playful, energetic, and full of enthusiasm. There’s nothing more rewarding than seeing your smiles and your dog’s wagging tail as we learn and grow together!

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WOW! Let me just say Jo Beth is incredible, knowledgeable, and kind, she listens to your concerns and will do a test to figure out a solution. Thank you Jo Beth for changing our dog around and giving her a less stressful life experience. My dog has more confidence outside and listening is becoming easier for her. If you want a changed dog go to the Good Dog Academy and get your fur babies some love. Jo Beth is amazing! You will be satisfied! We have a new changed dog, that we are proud of. Thank you Jo Beth for everything you taught us.

Tammi H.

We have been taking our Boxer here since he was 4 months old, and now at 7 months old he is still loving his time at puppy kindergarten. He learns so much while he is there, and comes home happy and tired! We are also doing 1:1 training with Jo Beth, and it has been so helpful. Her approach and techniques are vastly different than anything we have been taught before with our other Boxers, and our dog has responded SO well. We feel good about using her techniques at home because they are simple, quick, and based on positive reinforcement only. I know Eddie would be a tough dog (just because he’s a stubborn Boxer!) without her support, and he’s doing great! Thank you, Jo Beth!

Karissa B.

Jo Beth at the Good Dog Academy is the best! Our puppy has attended private lessons, group lessons, and is now enrolled in puppy kindergarten. He has learned so much from Jo Beth, and follows basic commands like a champ, and most importantly his socialization skills with other dogs has improved greatly! He is truly a Good Dog, and Good Dog Academy helped him get there!

Melanie M.

Location and Hours

We are located at 10433 S. Parker Rd., Parker CO 80134
(See “How To Find Us” below for help finding our location.)

Day School Hours: Mondays and Wednesdays,
Drop-off 6:30 AM - 7:45 AM, Pick-up 4:30 PM - 6 PM

Private Training: By Appointment Only

Group Training Classes: See Calendar on Day School Page

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