TLC Dog Training

10/19/2026

Did you know Fall is the most interesting season for your dog’s eyes (and nose)?

Dogs see colors differently than we do. While humans have three types of color-detecting cones, dogs have two. This means dogs see the world primarily in shades of blue and yellow.That makes fall an especially interesting time to explore🍁

Not to mention:
🐾 Cooler temperatures make walks more comfortable
🐾 Fallen leaves bring exciting new textures and scents to investigate
🐾 Outdoor walks support physical exercise and are mentally stimulating

So today, take the longer route. Let them stop and sniff the leaves. Give them time to explore instead of rushing them along.

10/01/2026

🖤Today we celebrate the black dogs! 🖤

Happy National Black Dog Day to all the special black dogs we've had the chance to meet.

See your dog? Chime in below and let us know how you'll be celebrating your special pup 🥳
🖤 🐾

09/28/2026

🐾 HAPPY MONDAY!
To start this week off, let's fill the feed with some puppy love. 🐶
We want to see the wonderful dogs that make up our incredible training community!
Drop a comment below with:

📸 A picture of your dog
🏷️ Their name
❤️ Your absolute favorite thing about them

Let’s see those beautiful faces! Show off your superstars below!

09/23/2026

🍂🐾 Hello, Fall! 🐾🍂

The first official day of fall is here! Cooler temps mean longer walks, more outdoor adventures, and the perfect weather to brush up on your pup’s training. 🎃🍁

Fall is a great time to work on leash manners, recall, focus, impulse control, and good manners around all those exciting new smells and distractions. A tired dog is great—but a dog who knows how to listen while enjoying the outdoors is even better! 🐶

So grab your leash, enjoy that crisp fall air, and make training part of the adventure! 🍂🐕

TLC Dog Training proudly serves families throughout Westplex:
St. Charles, St. Peters, O’Fallon, Wentzville, Lake St. Louis, Weldon Spring, and Dardenne Prairie.

📞 Call or text: (636) 344-0075
🌐 trainwithtlc.com

Let’s make this fall your dog’s best-behaved season yet! 🐾🍁

09/08/2026

Thank you Explore St. Charles for featuring us on the St. Charles Pets website!
If you haven't yet, please check out their Shop Local page - it's packed full of local small business listings in St. Charles County!

www.shoplocalstcharles.com

We offer affordable, in-home balanced dog training. Our aim is to show you how awesome a well-trained dog can be and how incorporating a little bit of training into our busy lifestyles can go a long way!

08/27/2026

08/27/2026

From our pack to yours, Happy Dog Day!

While started in the US, August 26th is recognized globally as International Dog Day.

Tipsy (5), Louie (12) and Chloe (11) say hi 👋

Share your dogs in the comments! 👇

08/25/2026

I've smoothed out some kinks in the text line. No more blurry videos! 🥳

Feel free to send progress videos
📲 (636) 344-0075

08/19/2026

Who is excited about these cooler temperatures this week? I know I am!

08/18/2026

Trainer Tip Tuesday 💙🩵

Let’s talk about training goals!

When I ask dog owners what their training goals are, I’m always looking for things you want your dog to DO—not just things you DON'T want them to do. There's a reason..

❌ Focusing on the negative: "I don't want my dog to pull me down the street."
✅ Reframing for success: "I want my dog to walk beside me on a loose leash."

It might sound like a simple shift in words, but it fundamentally changes your mindset and how your dog learns!

🧠 The Simple Science Behind the Shift

👉Clear Directions: There are a hundred ways for a dog to "not walk nicely" (barking, zigzagging, pulling). But there’s usually only one behavior that earns a reward! Giving your dog a positive goal gives them a clear roadmap to win.

👉Incompatible Behaviors: In behavioral science, setting a goal often relies on teaching a behavior that makes the unwanted behavior physically impossible. Simply put: a dog cannot jump on guests if their butt is glued to the floor in a sit, and they cannot pull ahead if they are matching your leg on a heel.
👉Less Stress, Faster Success: Studies consistently show that when we focus on rewarding desired goals rather than correcting mistakes, dogs learn faster and everyone stays way less frustrated.

🐾 Progress Over Perfection

Setting clear goals isn't about having a "perfect" dog 24/7—it’s about celebrating the small wins along the way! As a trainer, my main goal isn't just teaching commands; it's helping you build a fantastic relationship with your pup so you can actually get out there and enjoy life together.

When you frame your goals positively, you stop constantly managing mistakes and start proactively building habits you love living with.

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🤔Need help setting clear goals or building a custom plan for your pup? Send me a text or shoot me a message on Messenger—I'd love to chat about our training programs and how we can reach your goals together!

Tonight's homework - What’s one thing you want your dog to DO this week? Drop it in the comments below! ⬇️👇