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Instinct Dog Behavior & Training

4.6 89 reviews
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89 reviews
5 star 88%
4 star 0%
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2 star 2%
1 star 9%

About Instinct Dog Behavior & Training

Instinct Dog Behavior & Training believes dogs are family and strives to help every dog and owner through positive training and behavior consulting. Their team of certified trainers and behavior consultants, recommended by veterinarians, work with dogs of all ages and temperaments.

Instinct offers various programs, including Board and Train, in-home classes, and camps. These programs focus on addressing common canine challenges such as reactivity, leash pulling, barking, and impulse control. The trainers utilize positive reinforcement methods, tailoring their approach to each dog's individual needs.

Clients praise Instinct for their personalized attention and effective training techniques. Owners have witnessed significant progress in their dogs' behavior, with trainers providing ongoing support and resources. The combined approach of structured training, personalized attention, and ongoing support has resulted in improved behavior and strengthened the bond between dogs and their owners.

Instinct's trainers are responsive, communicate clearly, and are dedicated to helping both dogs and their owners. Clients appreciate the frequent updates, including photos and videos, that keep them informed and involved in their dog's progress. The training programs at Instinct have been transformative for dogs struggling with various challenges, helping them learn crucial skills and manage their emotions.

Clients have highlighted the positive changes in their dogs' behavior after working with the trainers. Megan's patient approach and understanding of dog behavior have made a great difference, teaching owners how to communicate better with their dogs. Mari's calm yet firm demeanor and ability to solve problematic issues have been praised, including her help in training a reactive dachshund and making it more comfortable in its crate.

Aug 2026
5.0
We've had our pup, Bacchus, for almost 2 years. He is a rescue from Texas who made his way to New York. Over the last year and a half it became clear he needed additional support. I spoke with the team at Instinct, including the founder, and they agreed that he would benefit from their program. Rebecca worked closely with Bacchus over his boarding program and did his in-house visit, and I cannot sing her praise enough. My pup was pretty anxious on walks, averse to engaging with other dogs, and inattentive to me when he was anxious. By the time we got him back after two weeks, he was able to pay attention to us on walks and ignore other dogs.

As a facility, I loved that… read full review
Jul 2026
5.0
We recently had our dog Holly stay at Instinct for their Board and training camp package. I am in the world of animal rescue. I run a shelter and have been rescuing dogs for close to 20 years. Instinct has always had a great reputation, and many of our adopters, love them. So when my regular sitter was going to be away at the same time as we were away- I knew we needed reliable professional, certified trainers to care for our very special girl, Holly. She has a lot of fear- based aggression with unfamiliar people. When we took her for her trial day, and met Cassie and Rebecca, I knew we made the right choice. They were extremely professional and knowledgeable about the… read full review
Jul 2026
5.0
We worked with Sam Bell-Brown over 9 home school and 4 private sessions. We have a Shiba Inu who has some anxiety and is extremely house protective. She gave us so many tools to practice alone with him over and over again over the sessions and then with some guests. We now have a good protocol for having guests visiting and staying over, where our dog is no longer as stressed and guests can even approach our dog and throw or give him some treats. We understand our dog better and he also seems more at peace, knowing what he needs to do during different situations. The tools she gave us also helped in walking him and distressing him when there are a lot of things going… read full review
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Hours

Monday 8AM - 9PM
Tuesday 8AM - 9PM
Wednesday 8AM - 9PM
Thursday 8AM - 9PM
Friday 8AM - 9PM
Saturday 8AM - 9PM
Sunday 8AM - 9PM

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Location

181 E 111th St, New York, NY 10029

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