Instinct Dog Behavior & Training

Instinct is awesome! My dog Finn is reactive and territorial; he had some prior training (mostly for leash walking) but was still fearful and anxious around people indoors. He stayed 2 weeks at Instinct for Camp+Coaching, where his trainer Rebecca helped him learn coping skills. Rebecca gained Finn’s trust so quickly! She was very patient with him and I could tell from the daily photos and videos she sent that he was having a good time and learning a lot. We’ve had some post-camp in-home training sessions as well, to reinforce and extend what he learned. While Finn will always be anxious, he is much less reactive now, and with the home visits I’m gaining skills to help him manage his big feelings. His progress is clear: he can sit quietly in the elevator, and will choose to hang out in his crate when there are people around. Rebecca is a terrific trainer, thoughtful, professional, and truly invested in my dog’s growth. I recommend Instinct (and Rebecca!) so highly, especially for pups who need gentle, non-aversive training methods. We will keep working with Instinct — I just booked another Camp stay for Finn!

We were so impressed with Instinct training and are so thrilled that we used them to help with training for our dog Yogi. We were particularly impressed and thrilled with our experiences with trainer: Samantha Bell-Brown. She was extremely professional - always on time and ready to work with Yogi, always prepared with additional snacks, and constantly checking in in-between sessions to ensure good continuity. She taught us so much about dog training with endless practical tips that worked extremely well. Yogi absolutely adored Sam and misses her so much now that our sessions are over. Sam ensured all sessions were centered around what we and Yogi needed - adapting her tips and sessions to whatever was most important at that time. She helped us with potty training, impulse control, walking with good manners, dropping objects she picked up, relaxing when we are trying to get work done - truly everything. Yogi is the absolute BEST - we have Sam to thank for a lot of that and for helping us become lifelong trainers ourselves! Should we get another puppy or if Yogi needs additional training - we would absolutely use Instinct again and recommend it to anyone looking for a wonderful training experience!

We loved our experience with at-home dog training with Greta! She cared so much about us, our new puppy and his well-being. She took our worries about his behavior seriously and provided us with actionable steps to move forward. Greta is a wealth of knowledge and we'd definitely recommend her services, as well as Instinct, to anyone!

I am always thrilled to board my dog here whenever I go on vacation. I have complete peace of mind knowing she’ll be treated like family, and she’s always excited to return. The staff here is fantastic, treating both you and your pet with genuine care. It’s such a relief not having to worry about how she’s being looked after or whether she’s eating well. Instinct keeps you updated on your dog’s well-being, and my dog always arrives happy and leaves just as happy. With love Big Bella and Mom

Casey K and all the staff at Instinct are so professional, knowledgeable, and treated my puppy as if she was a part of their family! I left my puppy Bean with Casey for two weeks as a part of their puppy raising program, and I recommend it so highly to anyone looking to get their puppy on the right start. I would have been lost without their training and expertise honestly! We will definitely be back to board and train again for our little girl!