T.C. Canines, LLC
Service area: T.C. Canines, LLC services Portsmouth VA, Norfolk VA, Chesapeake VA, Virginia Beach VA, Newport News VA, Hampton VA, Suffolk VA, Franklin VA, Williamsburg VA, Richmond VA, Elizabeth City NC, and Moyock NC.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Working Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Jumping on People
- Barking Excessively
- Separation Anxiety
- Biting / Nipping
- Potty Training
- Resource Guarding
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Private Facility
- Board and Train
- Day Training
- In-Home
Program Formats
- Sessions Package
- Intensive Program
Types of Dogs
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Giant
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
T.C. Canines, LLC offers various training programs including Basic and Advanced Obedience Board & Train programs, Private Lessons, and a Behavior Modification Program.
The 6 Day Advanced Obedience Board & Train Program includes two follow-up training sessions at the client’s house, a detailed training plan, and a certificate of completion. Recorded training sessions of your dog can be uploaded to T.C. Canines’ website and social media pages with client consent. This program covers advanced learning, socialization, dog-on-dog aggression, threshold guarding, friendly stranger approaches, leave it, separation anxiety, food bowl aggression, and settle.
The 6 Day Basic Obedience Board & Train Program also includes two follow-up sessions at the client’s house, a detailed training plan, and a certificate of completion, with recorded sessions available with consent. This program focuses on basic learning attributes such as name recognition, sit/stay, down/stay, come, leave it, leash walking, and potty training.
Private Lessons provide one-on-one hands-on training at their facility, designed to be less stressful for the dog and effective for learning desired behaviors. Board and Train Programs offer intense training at the facility and off-site to help shape good public behavior, ensuring the dog retains the training upon completion.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
T.C. Canines, LLC offers a 10% discount to active duty military and retired personnel, first responders, and owners of puppies aged 2-6 months old.
Pricing for training programs includes: 6 Day Advanced Obedience Board & Train Program for $1,050.00, 12 Day Advanced Obedience Board and Train Program for $1,800.00, and 30 Day Advanced Obedience Board and Train Program for $3,000.00. The 6 Day Basic Obedience Board & Train Program is $950.00, and a Private Lessons Package with 6 lessons is also $950.00.
Additional services include a K-9 Protection Program for $150.00, Concierge Pet Transportation for $0.75, and Day care for $26.00. Day care packages are available at $164.00 for 10 half days and $234.00 for 10 full days.
Dog boarding rates are $40.00 for 1 dog, $80.00 for 2 dogs, and $120.00 for 3 dogs. Doggy bath services are priced by weight: small dogs (up to 25 lbs) for $20, medium dogs (25-60 lbs) for $40, large dogs (60-130 lbs) for $60, and extra-large dogs (over 130 lbs) for $80.
Policies
T.C. Canines, LLC has a 24-hour cancellation policy for appointments. If an appointment is not canceled within 24 hours, the payment will not be reimbursed.
If an appointment is canceled within 24 hours, a cancellation fee of 50% of the initial payment will be applied. However, if an appointment is canceled due to unforeseen causes, the client will have the option to reschedule without a cancellation fee.
Testimonials
“I have a German rottweiler name five-o that don’t play good with others. Walking him in a park and/or on a leash was one of the hardest thing to do. He have an attitude problem when other dogs are around. It becomes a game of tug-a-war when it comes down to the leash. I felt […]”
– Christopher Thompson
“I recently got a Pit Bull from the Portsmouth Humane Society. Shortly after bringing JoJo home, I noticed some issues with her that concerned me. I contacted the person who had been working with JoJo while she was in the shelter and from there, I was connected with Travis. After discussing my concerns about a […]”
– Danielle Lewandowski
“I own a 8 month old Lhasa Apso named Prince and he was out of control. Barking at everything and everybody, having accidents all over my house, running out of the front door as soon as it opened and whining all night long. I couldn’t take it any longer . When I called Travis Collins, […]”
– Chiquita Veale
About the Trainer
T.C. Canines, LLC offers professional pet training services, quality dog training, and behavior management, aiming to build a healthy bond between you and your dog at an affordable cost. They provide both private lessons and intensive board and train programs to help dogs develop desired obedience behaviors.
In addition to training, T.C. Canines, LLC also provides doggy daycare, boarding, and grooming services. They offer one-on-one hands-on private training lessons at their facility, designed to minimize distractions and enhance your dog’s ability to learn.
For board and train programs, your dog will receive intense training at their facility as well as off-site training to shape good behavior in public, which is highly effective for retention. Clients receive verbal and written training instructions tailored to their dog’s needs, along with behavior counseling and external resources.
The trainer will guide you on correcting unwanted behaviors and shaping desired ones like sit, down, and leash walking. You will also learn to identify warning signs that could lead to aggression.
Their doggy daycare allows furry family members to socialize with other dogs from 7 AM to 7 PM Monday through Friday, and 7 AM to 3 PM on Saturdays. They also offer bathing and full grooming services upon request, and boarding where dogs are not required to be spayed or neutered but must be up-to-date on vaccinations.
Accomplishments
Travis W. Collins is a Certified, Professional Dog Trainer. His experience in dog training began in 2007 as a K-9 officer for the Police Department, where he gained expertise in canine behavior and learned to assess dogs for temperament, ability, and training aptitude.
He furthered his education at Animal Behavior College, graduating as a Certified Dog Trainer. Travis also volunteered his time at rescue shelters, which deepened his understanding of animal care and responsible pet ownership.

Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Hours
7am-8pm
Certifications
- Credentialed
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible parking
Other Services Offered
- Dog day care center
- Pet boarding service
- Pet groomer
- Dog walker
Location
36 Dekalb Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23702Listing Tools for Trainers
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