City Dog Country Dog Training

Instinct Dog Training offers flexible, custom programs designed to meet individual goals and a dog’s unique behavioral health needs, utilizing their Nature-Driven Nurture™ approach. This involves a two-step process: first, understanding the dog’s unique “Nature” through an assessment of biological factors, individual traits, and life experiences; second, customizing the dog’s “Nurture” by creating optimal environments, relationship dynamics, wellness routines, and learning experiences.

Programs include Private Coaching (one-on-one sessions available in-home, virtually, or at their facility), Camp + Coaching (a board & train program combined with private coaching sessions), Home School + Coaching (day training where trainers work with the dog at home, followed by private coaching sessions for the owner), Puppy Camp + Coaching, and Group Learning. All training programs come with lifetime free alumni support and community.

Instinct Dog Training is a national dog training company founded in 2009 in New York City, operating on the principle that dogs are family. They utilize a unique approach called Nature-Driven Nurture™ to help humans and dogs live happier lives together. This method involves understanding a dog’s individual nature (biological factors, traits, and experiences) and then customizing their nurture through optimal environments, relationship dynamics, wellness routines, and learning experiences to achieve lasting behavior change.

The company offers practical, positive training solutions for dogs of all breeds, ages, and behavior challenges, including issues like fear, anxiety, reactivity, or aggression. Their facilities are designed by canine scientists to protect and enhance behavioral health, providing inviting and home-like learning spaces.

In addition to training, Instinct Dog Training provides specialized daycare and boarding services focused on behavioral health. They aim to offer creative, individualized solutions, whether clients need quick troubleshooting advice or a more in-depth program.

Accomplishments

Instinct Dog Training was founded in 2009 and has since helped over ten thousand dogs and humans. Their leadership team includes certified behavior consultants, board-certified veterinary behaviorists, canine scientists, and business and technology specialists.

The company and its team members are regularly featured as trusted experts in national and local media, including The New York Times, The Daily News, NBC Nightly News, Inside Edition, NBC4 New York, NPR, and Sirius XM STARS radio. Their “Dogs Unknown Podcast” was named the Dog Writer’s Association best behavior podcast of 2020.

How to Get Started!

To get started with Instinct Dog Training, clients can book a free Discovery Call or a Kickoff Consultation. During this initial contact, their client services team will learn about the dog and the owner’s behavior goals to help implement a custom program. Clients can also call their local Instinct location directly to speak with a trainer.