The TLC K9 Training Funnel: Building a Calm, Connected, Family Dog for Life

Welcome to TLC K9—where dog training is about more than obedience. It’s about building a deep, lasting connection with your dog so they become a contented and trusted member of your family.

Many training methods offer quick fixes or surface-level obedience. But the TLC K9 Training Funnel goes deeper. This structured, eight-step journey helps dogs thrive emotionally, mentally, and physically—creating the calm, well-rounded family dog you’ve always wanted.

Step 1: On Your Terms

Foundation of Loving Leadership

Your journey starts with setting boundaries—kind, clear and consistent ones. Your dog learns that love, space, and attention aren’t free-for-alls, but offered through respectful interaction. No more space invading. No more attention-demanding. Just a calm, secure foundation.

Step 2: Outlets

Daily Enrichment That Prevents Problem Behaviours

Boredom is the enemy of good behaviour. When your dog has meaningful daily outlets—like scentwork, puzzle feeding, and enrichment activities—they stop looking for trouble.We teach you how to use your dog’s daily food allowance to meet their natural needs and reduce frustration.

Step 3: Good Management Skills

Structure the Environment, Shape the Behaviour

Your dog’s behaviour starts at home. We show you how to set routines, manage your dog’s space, and start walks the right way. By removing distractions and creating structure, you make it easy for your dog to succeed—before problems even start.

Step 4: Positive & Negative Consequences

Balanced Feedback Builds Clear Communication

This is where your dog learns the difference between yes and no. You’ll use fair rewards and mild corrections to guide them clearly and consistently.The goal isn’t control—it’s understanding. And that changes everything.

Step 5: Structured Relationship

Trust and Respect Through Routine

Dogs feel safest when they know what to expect. With structure and reliability, your dog learns to trust your guidance and respect your decisions.This isn’t about dominance—it’s about building a relationship based on clarity and confidence.

Step 6: Communication-Based Behaviour Change

Teach Your Dog to Understand You

Here, we refine your communication. Using your voice, body language, and timing, you’ll speak your dog’s language—and they’ll start responding with calm, confident behaviour.This is where real transformation begins.

Step 7: Right Tools for the Right Results

Fine-Tune Progress with Smart Tool Use

Training tools—clickers, long lines, markers—aren’t shortcuts. They’re accelerators. We show you how to integrate them safely and effectively to enhance your training and clarity.Used well, tools become bridges—not crutches.

Step 8: THE Whole Hound and Human

The Ultimate Off-Lead Connection

This is the pinnacle of your journey together. At this stage, your dog listens to you, stays close, and makes good decisions—even without a lead.You’ve built something beautiful: a calm, reliable dog who fits effortlessly into your world.

Why the TLC K9 Training Funnel Works

What sets this approach apart is its focus on the whole dog—not just what they do, but how they feel and how they connect with you. It’s not a set of tricks or a behaviour checklist. It’s a life philosophy that gives you:

A dog who feels calm, content, and fulfilled
A clear, step-by-step roadmap to success
A lifestyle that builds trust, respect, and understanding
A family dynamic that truly includes your dog as one of your own

Are You Ready to Transform Life With Your Dog?

Join the TLC K9 community and start your journey with the Training Funnel that’s helped hundreds of dogs become truly content, trusted companions.