Instinctive K9 Training
Service area: Serves Fountain Inn and surrounding areas in South Carolina, including nearby communities within a 20-mile radius.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Recall
- Barking Excessively
- Jumping on People
- Separation Anxiety
- Potty Training
- Biting / Nipping
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Private Facility
- Board and Train
Program Formats
- Intensive Program
- Sessions Package
- Ongoing Weekly
Types of Dogs
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Giant
- Herding
- Sporting
- Working
- Hounds
- Terriers
- Doodles
- Brachycephalic
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
- Senior (8+ years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Balanced Training
Equipment:
- ✓ Flat Collars
- ✓ Martingale Collars
- ✓ Pinch Collars
Instinctive K9 Training offers two main programs: a 4-week intensive board and train program where dogs receive daily training and owners attend private lessons upon pickup, and a 5-session private lesson package conducted at various locations. The board and train program includes structured, daily training in a controlled environment to build obedience and confidence.
Continuing education allows former clients to board their dogs for extended stays with daily training and a final lesson upon return. All programs focus on teaching owners how to communicate effectively and lead confidently using instinctive, non-tool-dependent methods.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Offers a 4-week board and train program and a package of 5 private one-on-one lessons. Continuing education is available for past clients with daily training and a pickup lesson. Specific pricing is not listed publicly; interested clients are encouraged to contact for details.
Policies
No explicit cancellation, rescheduling, or refund policies are stated in the content.
Testimonials
“Absolutely the best decision we made for our puppy. he went from being disobedient to never defying a command. Big thank you to Tanner for training our puppy right!!”
– Anonymous
“A true professional trainer! He knows exactly what he’s doing. Very understanding and knowledgeable. Trained my dog very fast and now my dog is so obedient. I’d have no hesitation to take another dog to his training facility. Would highly recommend telling a friend!”
– Anonymous
“I can’t thank Instinctive K9 Training enough! My German Shepherd, Max, used to pull like crazy on walks and bark at every dog he saw. Within just a few sessions, I saw a huge difference. The trainers are incredibly knowledgeable and patient–not just with the dogs, but with owners too. I learned how to better communicate with Max, and now our bond is stronger than ever. Highly recommend!”
– Anonymous
About the Trainer
Instinctive K9 Training is a dog training business based in Fountain Inn, South Carolina, offering personalized training solutions for dogs of all breeds and ages. They specialize in both obedience and behavior rehabilitation, using a balanced, instinctive-driven approach that focuses on clear communication, trust, and leadership between dog and owner.
Their methods emphasize routine, structure, and harnessing the dog’s natural instincts rather than relying on tools like treats, clickers, or shock collars. They provide private lessons and board-and-train programs, with ongoing continuing education options for past clients.
Dogs are trained in a controlled facility environment, and owners are included in private follow-up sessions to reinforce learning. The business treats dogs as cherished companions and emphasizes safety, confidence-building, and long-lasting results.
They serve dog owners seeking solutions for leash pulling, reactivity, lack of recall, and other behavior issues, with programs designed to empower owners to become confident leaders. Their training philosophy centers on the idea that dogs already know how to obey—they just need consistent guidance to choose to do so.
Additional services include pet boarding during training programs and continuing education stays, where dogs receive daily training while owners are away.
Accomplishments
The founder, Donnie Hult (of NIODTA), is quoted in the content as endorsing the training system, but no direct credentials, awards, or formal education are listed for the business or its trainers.
How to Get Started!
Prospective clients are encouraged to contact the business via phone or the online contact form to discuss their dog’s needs. A personalized assessment is implied before program selection, and clients are invited to schedule an appointment for consultation or to begin training.
Free Consultation
Languages
- English
Other Services Offered
- Pet boarding service
