TLC Dog Training
Personalized dog training
for the greater Tampa area.
Our Services
We set training goals and design a program that caters to the needs of you and your dog.
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 …
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 …
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.
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…
Beating the Tampa Heat: The Dangers of Heat Exhaustion
As summer approaches and temperature rises, heat exhaustion and heat stroke become very real dangers to our pets. Dogs don’t sweat, and can only cool themselves off through panting. Dogs only have a few sweat glands…
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New Puppy Checklist
Bringing home a new puppy is always a very exciting time, especially if you’ve never had a puppy before. You want to make sure your new friend has everything that it needs to be happy and…
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”