TLC Dog Training, LLC

TLC Dog Training offers one-hour, in-home sessions tailored to individual dogs. Programs include Puppy K/Basic Obedience (sit, down, come, leash walking, drop it, leave it), Manners/CGC Prep for the AKC Canine Good Citizen test, and Housetraining support via home visits, video, or phone. Training also includes grooming services and agility preparation using positive reinforcement.

Pricing Summary

Training sessions start at $75 for house-training and $300 for Puppy K/Basic Obedience. Manners/CGC Prep pricing is based on number of sessions. All sessions are one hour and personalized to the dog’s needs.

TLC Dog Training, LLC is a home-based dog training business owned and operated by Laura Williams in Matawan/Old Bridge, New Jersey. With over 25 years of experience training dogs since 1989, Laura specializes in personalized in-home obedience training using positive reinforcement methods. She offers programs for puppies and dogs of all ages and breeds, covering basic obedience, house-training, manners, and dog agility. Laura also provides specialized CGC preparation, trick dog training, and behavior problem solving. In addition to training, she offers grooming services such as bathing, nail trimming, brushing, de-shedding, and haircuts. Her own dogs compete in agility, dock diving, Fast CAT, Rally Obedience, and Barn Hunt, demonstrating her hands-on expertise in performance sports.

Laura is an AKC Canine Good Citizen, Agility Course Test, Trick Dog, Fit Dog, Temperament Test, and Fetch Judge evaluator. She actively attends seminars and reads extensively to stay current in dog training and behavior science. Her training philosophy emphasizes fun, fast, and easy positive reinforcement techniques that build strong owner-dog relationships.

TLC Dog Training serves clients in their homes, offering flexible scheduling by appointment, and uses tools like clickers and food rewards to motivate dogs. All training is tailored to the individual needs of each dog and owner.

Accomplishments

Laura is an AKC Canine Good Citizen, Agility Course Test, Trick Dog, Fit Dog Level 1, Temperament Test, and Fetch Judge evaluator. Her dogs have earned titles in Rally Novice, Dock Diving (Novice Advanced, Junior Excellent), Fast CAT (FCAT6, FCAT championship), and Barn Hunt (Open title, RATO). All her dogs hold CGC and Intermediate Trick Dog titles.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins by contacting TLC Dog Training via phone, text, or email to schedule a consultation and home visit. Clients select a service (Puppy K, Manners, Housetraining) and arrange an appointment based on availability.