The Loyal Canine Dog Training

Training programs include Puppy Preschool for foundational skills, Training Camp (a 1–3 week intensive board-and-train program where dogs live with trainers), and Private Lessons for ongoing, customized instruction. All programs incorporate real-world field trips to parks, stores, and beaches. Training is tailored to the dog’s age, breed, and behavior goals, with owners receiving homework and hands-on sessions to reinforce skills at home. Ongoing weekly sessions are available for continued progress.

Pricing Summary

Pricing is not publicly listed; clients are encouraged to schedule a no-cost consultation to discuss individual needs, program options, and customized pricing for private lessons, training camp, or boarding.

The Loyal Canine Dog Training is a veteran-owned and operated dog training business located just outside Tampa, offering personalized training programs on their 10-acre ranch. They provide puppy preschool, training camp (board and train), and private lessons, with a focus on real-world obedience and behavior modification. Unlike typical board-and-train facilities, their trainers live with the dogs in their homes during boarding, ensuring consistency and smoother transition to the owner’s environment. Dogs are taken on field trips to parks, stores, restaurants, and beaches to build distraction-proof skills. They also offer ongoing support, homework assignments, and follow-up sessions to help owners maintain progress. Additional services include pet boarding, with clients reporting their dogs are happy, stimulated, and eager to return. The business emphasizes education, experience, and continuous learning by their trainers, who hold formal certifications and have backgrounds in military dog handling and professional training schools.

Their trainers, Kim Brewer and Lewis Collins, bring over a decade of experience each, with Kim holding a Bachelor’s in Animal Sciences and certification from the Tom Rose School, and Lewis being a retired U.S. Air Force veteran with extensive military working dog experience. They train dogs of all ages and types, from puppies to seniors, and address a wide range of issues including reactivity, separation anxiety, potty training, and leash pulling. They also provide educational content through blog posts on topics like hurricane preparedness, potty training, and canine health.

Clients praise their patience, adaptability, and ability to tailor training to individual dogs and owners. Many return for ongoing training and boarding, noting their dogs’ improved behavior and happiness during stays.

Accomplishments

Kim Brewer holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Sciences from the University of Illinois and is a certified Professional Dog Trainer from the Tom Rose School for Professional Dog Trainers, completing both Professional and Masters courses. Lewis Collins is a retired U.S. Air Force Veteran with over a decade of experience training and handling military working dogs. Both trainers engage in continuous education through workshops, seminars, and mentorship from top national trainers.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients are encouraged to schedule a no-cost consultation to discuss their dog’s needs, evaluate training goals, and determine the best program (private, board-and-train, or group). The consultation includes an overview of services, trainer qualifications, and next steps for enrollment.