City Dog Country Dog
Ranked #21 in Portland and #67 in Oregon
Service area: Serving Multnomah, Clackamas, & Washington counties in OR; and Clark county in WA.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Separation Anxiety
- Biting / Nipping
- Fearfulness
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- In-Home
- Day Training
- Private Facility
- Board and Train
- Video Calls
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
- Intensive Program
- Ongoing Weekly
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
- Senior (8+ years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
Instinct Portland offers Private Coaching, Day Training, Daycare, and Board & Train programs. Private Coaching provides individually tailored, one-on-one sessions available in your home, virtually, or at their facility. Day Training programs use positive reinforcement and collaborative coaching sessions to create lasting behavior change.
Daycare is specialized for behavioral health, focusing on enrichment, problem-solving, companionship, and play. Their Day Training, Private Coaching, Home School, and Board & Train programs are fully customized to the client’s goals and the dog’s unique nature, catering to puppies and adolescent dogs. All training programs include lifetime free alumni support and community.
Pricing & Policies
Policies
All training programs include lifetime free alumni support and community. No specific cancellation or rescheduling policies are mentioned.
Testimonials
“If you’re looking for the best, most compassionate trainers that offer personalized positive reinforcement training and support each step of the way THIS IS THE PLACE!…[_They_] truly changed our dog’s life and we cannot be more grateful.”
– Shannon R
About the Trainer
Instinct Dog Behavior & Training in Portland, OR, offers expert dog behavior and training services. They aim to help dogs and owners in Oregon and Washington achieve their training and behavior goals for happier lives together. Their team consists of certified, veterinarian-recommended trainers and behavior consultants who collaborate with board-certified veterinary behaviorist partners.
They provide kind, practical solutions for dogs of all breeds, ages, and behavior issues. Services include Private Coaching, In-Home Camp + Coaching, Day Training, and Board & Train programs for puppies and adolescent dogs. They also offer specialized Daycare focused on behavioral health, including enrichment, problem-solving, companionship, and play.
A unique advantage is their canine behavioral health facility located in the picturesque St. Johns neighborhood, which they state is unlike any other in Portland. All training programs include lifetime free alumni support and community. They also utilize “Helper Dogs” to assist coaches and clients.
Accomplishments
Instinct Portland is recognized as Portland’s Dog Behavior Experts. Their team comprises certified, veterinarian-recommended trainers and behavior consultants, working collaboratively with board-certified veterinary behaviorist partners. They operate a canine behavioral health facility that they describe as unique in Portland.
How to Get Started!
To get started, clients can call Instinct Portland at 971-358-8787 or email portland@instinctdogtraining.com. Their client services team is available to learn more about the dog and the owner’s goals. Clients can also book a Kickoff Consultation or a free Discovery Call with a trainer online.
Contact Information
Associations
- APDT
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible parking
Other Services Offered
- Dog day care center
- Pet boarding service
- Dog walker