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TLC Dog Training

Dog & Puppy Training Tampa Area

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TLC Dog Training

Personalized dog training
for the greater Tampa area.

Getting Started More About TLC

Our Services

We set training goals and design a program that caters to the needs of you and your dog.

Puppy Preschool

Puppy Preschool

Training Camp

Training Camp

Private Lessons

Private Lessons

Why Choose TLC Dog Training

Not your average board and train

Unlike your typical board and train facility, our trainers take your pup into their homes to live with them. Not only will it make your dog more comfortable being in a home environment, but it will make the transfer of training easier from our home to yours. This also helps to keep up with the consistency of training, and your pup with be fully immersed in the “trainer life” for the duration of their stay.

Real world distraction training

Dogs are very situational, and if you only train in one location (your living room, your backyard, a training building), your dog will understand the training in that one location only. Your dog may understand “sit” in your living room when you are holding a treat in front of him, but when you’re at the park he doesn’t follow through. We train in the real world for real world situations. Your pup will accompany us on field trips to various places such as parks, stores, restaurants, and beaches, to make sure they are ready for any distraction.

Experience and Education

Anybody can pay for a certificate online and call themselves a dog trainer. Our trainers have learned from (and continue to learn from) some of the top trainers and behaviorists in the country, for both sport and pet training. Our trainers bring to the table countless years of experience with personal and rescue dogs, military training including handling, training, and kennel master, formal schooling from one of the top dog training schools in the world, and a long list of workshops, seminars, and classes to continue learning in the constantly changing world of dog training.

Meet Our Trainers

Our trainers come from an extensive background of working with dogs, both professionally and with their own pets. Their love of dogs and thirst for knowledge is unmatched. From a combination of formal education, continuing education through books and seminars, and years of personal experience, our trainers have a wide variety of tools in their toolboxes to tackle even some of the toughest behavior issues.

Kim Brewer

Kim is a graduate of the University of Illinois with a Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Sciences, and a certified Professional Dog Trainer from the Tom Rose School for Professional Dog Trainers in St. Louis, Missouri, completing both their Professionals and Masters courses. For over 10 years, Kim has worked in rescues, humane societies, high volume …

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Lewis Collins

Lewis is a retired United States Air Force Veteran, spending over a decade training and handling military working dogs. Lewis has been surrounded by dogs in some fashion throughout his entire life. He has always seemed to have an innate ability to communicate with dogs, from helping to raise the family pets as a child …

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Updates & Insights

Stay up to date with what is going on at TLC and learn tips and tricks to having the happiest, healthiest, most well trained dog possible.

Keep Small Businesses Alive

Keep Small Businesses Alive During COVID-19

Every one of us has been affected by this global pandemic. The Coronavirus is hitting us hard, and especially with Social Distancing now extended through April 30, small businesses everywhere are struggling to keep their doors…

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Preparing Your Dogs For A Hurricane

We are getting deeper into hurricane season, and with the threat of Hurricane Dorian on the horizon, we want to make sure we are prepared to keep our pets as safe as possible. As of right…

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Back To School Discount!

Who’s ready for school to start? The kiddos aren’t the only ones eager to learn…the pups are too! For the rest of August, we will be offering a special back to school discount to anyone who…

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Dogs are dying after playing in contaminated water. Here’s why and what you can do

We love seeing people getting out with their dogs and living life to the fullest.  Especially with the summer heat, swimming can be a fun and tiring activity for both man and dog.  When first moving…

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DIY Busy Bones: Keeping their brains busy during rainy season

We’re getting deeper into storm season, and we love finding ways to keep the pups busy and entertained when we can’t go outside and play because of the rain. Keeping their brains busy is important to…

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puppy potty training

Potty Training Your New Puppy

Potty training can seem like a daunting task.  However, if you follow these simple guidelines with a little time, consistency, and patience you’ll have a potty trained pup in no time!  Starting as early as possible…

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What Others Are Saying

“This wonderful husband and wife team is amazing. I have a Malinois/Grayhound that had NO manners. Now I take him out all the time and I’m not dragged yanked or have muddy paw prints on my clothes.”
– Kristine and “Bruiser”

“Kona, our black Lab, went to The Loyal Canine puppy imprinting 2 week class. She definitely came back with an awesome foundation and I am able to continue to build on it. Kona loves Kim, and I know Kim loves Kona.”
– Jennifer and “Kona”

“We just got our Belgian Malinois back a after a 3 week stay and train. Lewis and Kim have done an amazing job! Not only have they trained her, but they have hands on sessions with us to teach how to keep her training intact.”
– Heidi and “Libby”

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