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Family Dog Mastery Board & Train AKA Good Boy Academy

For families who want a well-mannered, structured family companion.

Many families struggle with jumping, nipping, unruly behavior, and leash pulling, making daily life stressful. Our Family Dog Mastery Board & Train teaches polite greetings, structured play, and calm behavior, ensuring your dog fits seamlessly into your home.

Why This Program?

  • ✔️ Creates a well-mannered family companion with structure and consistency.

  • ✔️ Teaches impulse control to prevent jumping, mouthing, and hyperactivity.

  • ✔️ Encourages safe play behaviors for families with children.

  • ✔️ Trains polite greetings for guests, eliminating excessive barking.

  • ✔️ Reinforces public manners so your dog behaves at cafes, parks, and on walks.

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Your dog should be a joy to live with—let us help make that a reality. TJ

What’s Included in the Program?

Polite Manners | Obedience in Real-Life Situations | Safe & Structured 

Comprehensive Training for a Well-Behaved Family Addition

Family-Safe Obedience & Polite Greetings

Door Manners & Impulse Control

Play Manners & Gentle Interactions

Structured Walks & Leash Control

Place Command & Calm Home Behavior

  • ✅ Teach your dog to sit for greetings instead of jumping.

  • ✅ Ensure calm behavior when meeting new people, children, and guests.

  • ✅ Prevent door dashing and excessive excitement when visitors arrive.

  • ✅ Teach waiting at thresholds and controlled exits for safety.

  • ✅ Train appropriate play behavior with children and other pets.

  • ✅ Teach bite inhibition and gentle mouth control for family-friendly interactions.

  • ✅ Eliminate pulling and lunging for a relaxed walking experience.

  • ✅ Teach heeling and controlled behavior in busy public areas.

  • ✅ Teach your dog to settle in designated areas when indoors.

  • ✅ Reinforce relaxation techniques to prevent hyperactivity.

By the end of this program, your dog will be calm, obedient, and well-mannered in your home and in public.

Who This Program Is For

Is This The Right Training for Your Puppy?

  • ✅ Families with young children who need a gentle, well-mannered pet.

  • ✅ Owners dealing with excessive barking, jumping, or overexcitement.

  • ✅ Anyone who wants their dog to behave well at home and in public spaces.

  • ✅ For families who want to enjoy a meal in peace without excessive begging.

  • ✅ Busy households needing structured training for a reliable companion.

  • ✅ Multi-dog homes looking for harmony between pets.

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How It Works: A Structured Approach to Family Dog Training

A Step-by-Step Process for Long-Term Obedience. This program is 4 weeks.
📆 Phase 1 (Weeks 1-2): Foundation & Behavior Shaping
  1. ✅ Introduce calm greetings and polite play habits.

  2. ✅ Teach threshold manners to prevent door rushing.

  3. ✅ Begin leash manners & impulse control training.

📆 Phase 2 (Weeks 3-4): Real-World Exposure & Proofing
  1. ✅ Reinforce obedience around kids, guests, and other pets.

  2. ✅ Teach structured walking & public behavior for outings.

  3. ✅ Practice settling behaviors for a calmer home environment.

Common Family Dog Training FAQs

1

❓ Will my dog still be playful after training?

✔️ Absolutely! We teach structured play that prevents bad habits while keeping your dog engaged and happy.

2

Will this fix all the jumping on family & guests?

✔️ Our impulse control training stops jumping and teaches calm greetings.

3

❓ Will my dog finally listen to me?

✔️ Yes! This training enhances house manners and reinforces structure giving your dog a role and a new place.

Why Choose ZRO DFX K9 for Family Dog Training?

A Balanced Approach That Works for Every Family.
  • I have a 100% Satisfaction rate and guarantee the results you are looking for.

  • ✅ Experienced Trainer who specialize in family-friendly obedience.

  • ✅ Real-World Proofing to ensure success beyond training sessions.

  • ✅ Behavioral Focus to eliminate jumping, barking, and overexcitement.

  • ✅ Ongoing Support so you can maintain progress at home.

Client & K9 Stories

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There is a distinct difference between a good dog trainer and a great dog trainer. For our dog, we are so thankful that we found a great dog trainer. Not only is TJ one of the nicest people you will meet but his art is training dogs and every dog he trains are his masterpieces. Zrodfx K9 Training are experts with dog training and our dog can tell you first hand/paw that TJ is the best. Want a place for your dog to feel safe while they get great training? Then look no more. They have the cleanest training facilities I’ve ever seen and they even send progress reports while the dog is in training. It’s impossible for Zeodfx K9 Training to go the extra mile because they are well beyond any extra mile when it comes to their art. 10/10 strongly recommend

Jon Rossi

Meet Your Dog Trainer

Dog Behaviorist T.J Vytlacil

TJ Vytlacil, founder of ZRO DFX K9, has over 20 years of experience helping families create well-mannered, structured dogs. His expert training ensures that dogs integrate seamlessly into home life with reliable obedience. He and his wife Jaclyn run Borg farms, an equestrian and k9 training and rehabilitation facility. Specializing in puppy development, aggression rehab, and off-leash training, TJ’s approach combines science-backed techniques with real-world results. Your training will be done personally by T.J, not a another trainer. 

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Setup A Free 30 Minute Consultation With TJ on the phone or In-Person

Borg Farms Ranch
14150 Herring Rd,Colorado Springs, CO 80908

(720) 924-9734

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