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T.C. Canines, LLC

Portsmouth, Virginia

4.5/5· 34 Google reviews

About T.C. Canines, LLC

T.C. Canines LLC offers professional pet training services, quality dog training and behavior managementat an affordable cost. We also offer boarding, board and train programs, doggy daycare and grooming services as well.

Training & services

Training goals

  • Behavior consultation
  • Crate training
  • Obedience training

Behavior support

  • Aggression training
  • Resource guarding

How training happens

  • Board and train
  • Private training

Training level

  • Advanced obedience
  • Advanced training Customer-reported

Assistance and working dogs

  • Protection training

Additional services

  • Boarding
  • Daycare
  • Grooming

Other listed services

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  • Advanced Learning
  • Animal Care
  • Animal Rescue
  • Behavior Counseling
  • Behavior Evaluation
  • Dog Handling
  • Dog Menu
  • Pet Transportation
  • Training
  • Site Training

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Customer reviews

Google listing
4.5
out of 534 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • Behavior improvement 3
  • Dog daycare 3
  • Training 3
  • Baby 2
  • Board and train program 2
  • Daycare 2
All 10 topics
  • Fur 2
  • Leash 2
  • Obedience behavior training 2
  • Private lessons 2

Google review topics, not confirmed services.

34 collected reviews

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Rhiannon Freeman
5/5
My experience with TC Canines was a very positive one. I was introduced to him by a gentleman in my neighborhood that had a very well trained dog. I reached out to TC Canines and expressed what I was looking for. I sought out a trainer PRIOR to having a dog. I wasn’t even sure he…Read full reviewClose full review

My experience with TC Canines was a very positive one. I was introduced to him by a gentleman in my neighborhood that had a very well trained dog. I reached out to TC Canines and expressed what I was looking for. I sought out a trainer PRIOR to having a dog. I wasn’t even sure he would take me serious as I did NOT have the dog yet. I explained exactly what I was looking for. I was certain that I wanted a rescue that was lovable and sorta low energy. Travis (owner) went around to various shelters and found the perfect furry companion. Who even does that… drive around and SEEK a dog? Anyway, now that he found her, time to train. Training (for me and her) was easy to understand and implement. My family now has a well behaved, one year old little snuggle bug. In about 1 more year, I will again seek out TC Canines for advanced obedience training. I am forever grateful for TC Canines and highly recommend. Training techniques are gentle and effective. He truly understands dog psychology.

Charlene Thornhill
5/5

Travis did an amazing job with my fur baby. I reached out to another trainer and was quoted $500 more for the same services. I am very happy that he was able to correct the problem and I would highly recommend his services.

Office Dystopia
1/5
I would not recommend this trainer. I paid $855 for a board and train program for my dog from May 20–27, 2025, with the understanding that he would work on leash pulling, barking, recall, impulse control, and the quiet command. He did not learn anything new during the program. In…Read full reviewClose full review

I would not recommend this trainer. I paid $855 for a board and train program for my dog from May 20–27, 2025, with the understanding that he would work on leash pulling, barking, recall, impulse control, and the quiet command. He did not learn anything new during the program. Instead, I was told to buy two different collars, and only the second one I purchased separately fixed the issues. If that was the real solution, it should have been explained before I paid for training. When I asked for a partial refund (keeping payment for boarding at his stated $40/day rate), he refused and told me to “go to my bank.” That alone should say enough. On top of that, the environment did not feel professional. He often brought up inappropriate conversations that had nothing to do with training, which made me uncomfortable. In the end, I paid almost $900 for boarding and advice to buy a collar. I want others to know my experience before trusting their dog and their money here

Anne Kovač
1/5
So he boasts responsible dog ownership yet leaves his dog locked in the truck. He said it was only "5 minutes" the dog was in the truck when I parked my van and still there when I left 10 minutes later. I took pictures and video. Yes it's 75 degrees out, even with windows cracked…Read full reviewClose full review

So he boasts responsible dog ownership yet leaves his dog locked in the truck. He said it was only "5 minutes" the dog was in the truck when I parked my van and still there when I left 10 minutes later. I took pictures and video. Yes it's 75 degrees out, even with windows cracked it can reach 90 + in 10 minutes for a double coated dog like a German shepherd to be locked up with no access to water is abuse

Freddie McCoy
5/5

I've been going to T.C. Canines, LLC for years and their service is always great! I took my dog there for obedience behavior training when she was younger and it worked. Also, I get my dog boarded there whenever I go out of town because I know she's always happy, well taken care of and safe. I highly recommend T.C. Canines, LLC!

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