TLC DOGS is a family run business operating from our loving home. We are situated on a private park-like setting of 10+ Acres with limited acreage fenced in for the dogs' enjoyment. There are unlimited shady trees to lounge under on those hot/sunny days; a forest to investigate & chase each other through, a Gazebo to watch the fun from; A fireplace to lie in front of on those cold wintry days after a fun-filled day of playing; and many more activities to enjoy. All of dogs that stay here with us, live in a Cage-Free environment, with NO PENS, NO CRATES, NO KENNEL RUNS and are treated as if they are one of our own….which YES, means that they are spoilt rotten!! Nothing beats nature's own park-like setting which we provide to your loving companion for a healthier & happier environment. We ARE the “Place With Heart”. All who stay with us are part of the TLC DOGS family, not just a client.



TLC DOGS was featured in "east of the city" magazine.
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We ARE the "Place with Heart"






Dogs are Karen's true passion in life.  Karen has had dogs for over 37 years.  Over the past 20 years or more, through education, the experience of owning, breeding, competing on the show circuit throughout Canada and the USA, as well as training, has enabled Karen to develop a truly effective and genuine technique of her own in obedience training techniques, handling behavioural issues and implementing her special gift into group, private and semi-private classes - emphasizing fun with learning.

Karen has owned, trained and shown Champions (Irish Wolfhounds) for well over 20 years. Karen is a member of the Canadian Association of Professional Pet Dog Trainers and other worthwhile groups benefiting and focusing on the true welfare of these magnificent gifts and is also Certified in Emergency First Aid & Awareness.

Karen's dedication is to all dogs and helping their human companions have a better understanding of these magnificent creatures & the joy they bring to our lives with the proper training, socialization, understanding, but most important…"Tender Loving Care”. (It's all you really need!)

Karen continues to attend various seminars and educational programs on canine behaviour, aggression, new & improved training techniques and equipment, motivational issues and nutrition seminars.  Karen is proud of her continued success with shelter and rescued dogs as well.

We're located in Claremont which is just:

20 minutes north of Pickering/Ajax
  5 minutes east of Stouffville
10 minutes east of Markham
40 minutes N/E of downtown Toronto