The Good Dog Academy

11/07/2025

🐾 Heading out of town for Thanksgiving?

Give your pup their own little holiday staycation at The Good Dog Academy! 🍂

Our guests enjoy open space to run, calm music, cozy naps, and plenty of supervised playtime — all while being loved like one of our own. 💛

🦃 Thanksgiving week is almost full! Send us a quick message to check availability and reserve your dog’s spot today.

📍 Located in the North Fort Worth / Newark area — serving Fort Worth, Haslet, Roanoke, Keller and Wise County

11/05/2025

Want to burn energy and build impulse control?”
This isn’t just play—it’s training disguised as fun. 💥

Teaching your dog to wait before they chase helps them pause, think, and respond—especially when they’re excited.
That’s real self-control. 🧠🐾

The flirt pole is one of my go-to tools for dogs who need more structure and more movement.
It builds patience, responsiveness, and the ability to stop mid-drive—like this!

💡 Pro Tip: Always end the game before your dog is exhausted. It keeps motivation high and reinforces listening.

💬 Want the full “drop it during play” tutorial?
Drop a 🐶 in the comments—I’ll send it to you!

11/03/2025

👑✨ Meet Rosie, our Fairy Princess ✨👑

She may not have a magic wand, but she will cast a spell on your heart. 💕

Rosie was rescued from a rough start, yet she lights up every room with her big personality and joyful spirit. She loves people, walks, and belly rubs — the kind of dog who reminds you what unconditional love looks like. 🐾

Her Halloween costume might’ve been a Fairy Princess, but what she really wants is a forever castle of her own. 🏰💛

👉 Help Rosie find her happily-ever-after:
• Share this post
• Tag a friend who loves dogs
• Message us if you’d like to meet her

Every share brings her one step closer to home. 🏡✨

11/03/2025

Quick question before bed
What’s one word that describes your dog best? 🐕👇

I’ll go first: Dash - Loyal & Lady - Brave ❤️

Drop yours below — let’s see who’s got the goofiest, sweetest, or most mischievous pups out there!

07/03/2025

🧠🐶 What if your dog isn’t jealous… just totally weirded out?

There’s a study floating around again—this one from UC San Diego.
Researchers had owners give affection to a barking stuffed dog, and many real dogs responded by pushing in, interrupting, or even snapping.

So the researchers said: “Dogs get jealous.”

But as a behavior specialist… I’m not convinced.

🔍 What if it wasn’t jealousy at all?

What if the dog was confused?
What if they were trying to make sense of their human sweet-talking something that smelled wrong, moved weird, and clearly wasn’t alive?

So they sniff.
They block.
They snap—not out of jealousy, but because something just doesn’t feel right.

👉 They’re not guarding a bond. They’re trying to restore normal.

But here’s the truth:
💬 Part of me wishes the study were right.

I want to believe dogs are capable of complex emotions like jealousy.
Because doesn’t that mean they love deeply—like we do?

But maybe we’re all just doing what feels safe… what keeps us connected… what brings us comfort.

And maybe that’s love too.

📌 I’ll link the study in the comments if you want to read it yourself.
💬 I’d genuinely love to hear your thoughts:

➡️ Have you ever seen your dog act “jealous”?
➡️ Or do you think they were just trying to make sense of something that didn’t fit?

Let’s talk.👇

A study from UC San Diego found that dogs show real signs of jealousy when their owners give attention to another "pet," even a fake one! 😳

🐾 78% tried to push or touch their owners
🐾 30% got between the owner and the other pet
🐾 Some even snapped at the plush toy dog

Dogs aren’t just being clingy. They’re emotionally connected and feel left out when their bond with you feels threatened. ❤️

So the next time you’re loving on another pet, don’t forget your jealous little buddy watching from the corner 🥺

06/18/2025

Check this out! https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BdC4VrM3n/

A new initiative called “Resting Reef” provides an eco-conscious way to honor loved ones by using their cremation ashes to create artificial reefs. Made from marine-safe concrete infused with ash, these reef structures are placed on the ocean floor to encourage coral growth and support marine biodiversity.

This innovative approach not only creates a lasting memorial but also contributes to marine conservation by supplying habitat for fish, corals, and other sea life.

The project taps into growing environmental awareness around traditional burial methods, which can consume land and release greenhouse gases. By transforming ashes into reef-building materials, Resting Reef merges legacy with sustainability—leaving behind not only memories but also vibrant ecosystems.

As artificial reefs continue to gain popularity, memorial reefs like these blend personal commemoration with a positive ecological impact, turning remembrance into restoration.

Source: Fast Company

05/23/2025

Here’s something you might not know about me ..

Once a year, I trade treats for tackle and hit the water with my ladies only fishing team, the Slik Chicks, for the Southern Striper Babes Tournament on Lake Texoma

It’s part girls’ trip, part competition, and 100% unforgettable.

My longtime friend owns Slik Baits, the company behind the custom rods we fish with—and the best lures in our lineup. Her gear’s a big part of what makes this trip special, and supporting our team means backing two small businesses built by women who love the water.

This year, we’re looking for a few ⚡ amazing small business sponsors ⚡ to support the adventure and get their brand in front of lots of other outdoorsy women from North Texas at this amazing annual event.

💬Know someone who might want in?
Tag them or message me!

🎣And if you’re just here for the fun—
drop your favorite fishing GIF and help us reel in some good vibes!

05/17/2025

We’re live at Woofstock, Truck Yard Fort Worth
Stop by our booth to turn your pup’s paw into a flower masterpiece—and snag $25 off dog training or boarding, just for coming by today.

Come sniff us out before 6PM!

05/16/2025

Can’t wait to see all the good dogs tomorrow at Woofstock!
We’ll be at Truck Yard Fort Worth from 2–6 PM with The Good Dog Academy — handing out personalized paw print art, adorable Puppy Love & Belly Rubs shirts, training tips, and all the good vibes.

Stop by our booth and say hi — it’s going to be a tail-waggin’ good time!

05/16/2025

Your dog is invited to the grooviest event in Fort Worth this weekend!
We’re so excited to be part of Woofstock at Truck Yard Fort Worth — a dog-friendly festival full of live music, sunshine ☀️, and tail wags.

You’ll find The Good Dog Academy there with:

FREE paw print paintings

Brand new “Puppy Love & Belly Rubs” tees

Dog training tips & good vibes

And a few sweet surprises for the pups

When: Saturday (tomorrow!) from 1–5 PM
Where: Truck Yard Fort Worth
Why: Because you + your dog deserve a day out together!

Come grab a drink, meet other dog lovers, and stop by our booth to say hi — we’d love to meet your good dog (or help you train one!)

Tag a dog parent you want to bring with you!