About Instinct Dog Behavior & Training Portland
Instinct Dog Behavior & Training Portland is a dedicated team of certified trainers and behavior consultants focused on helping dogs and their owners live harmoniously. Their positive reinforcement training methods deliver lasting results for behavior issues of all sizes. With a state-of-the-art brick-and-mortar facility, they offer board & train camps, in-home and virtual training, Day School programs, and overnight board & train camps for puppies under six months. Their compassionate and knowledgeable trainers provide personalized support and guidance, helping owners navigate complex behavioral issues. With a safe and nurturing environment for dogs to learn and grow, they use gentle and clear instruction. Customers appreciate the superb instincts and professional acumen of trainers like Ciera, who support owners in understanding root causes and maximizing their dogs' strengths. Regular updates and a focus on positive reinforcement ensure owners can trust that their dogs are in good hands. Instinct Dog Behavior & Training Portland has gained a reputation for its empathy, expertise, and commitment to the wellbeing of both dogs and their owners, making it a place where everyone truly cares about pets and aims to improve the lives of families.
My Belgian Malinois—German Shepherd dog and I worked with Poppy for about 6 months. I cannot recommend Poppy and Instinct enough!
My pup has been dealing with reactivity towards strangers and dogs since I rescued her. Since our time spent with Poppy, I have had family and friends tell me she is a completely different dog.
Poppy was incredibly patient with us and very attentive (plus my pup absolutely loved her). She aimed to understand our goals, ensured they were realistic for us and and helped us make great strides towards them.
I also very much appreciated how empathetic and kind Poppy was when offering feedback. I learned a lot of effective...read full review
Poppy has been a stellar advocate for my pup and has provided clear and effective methods to help with his reactivity. My dog adores her and every experience has been really positive. Poppy has gone out of her way to bring props, arrange a meetup, and provide plenty of treats. She is very communicative and always punctual. My dog has made long-lasting progress from the first session. I highly recommend Poppy and Instinct.
Working with Instinct trainer Claire has been a transformational experience for my 2-year-old pup (and me as well).
She employs clear, effective techniques and builds layered skills that are helping the dog work through some of the phobias and quirks he's developed (while helping me learn how to reinforce the training). She is adaptable and thinks quickly on the fly as well, pivoting to help us navigate new challenges.
And Claire remains highly engaged between sessions, too, answering questions and thinking about things for us to work on.
In short, the training support is as wonderful as the sessions themselves.