Instinct Dog Behavior & Training NYC

"I have had two dogs trained at Instinct. To say the trainers and caretakers are passionate about their work with dogs, would be an understatement. These folks go out of their way to make sure the dogs and families they’re working with are set up for success. Oyuki has been our most recent trainer with our 160lbs, protective mastiff mix. She has given us the tools to prevent leash aggression which has been our biggest.." says Karina on Google

Instinct Dog Behavior & Training LLC | New York, NY ★★★★★ I have had two dogs trained at Instinct. To say the trainers and caretakers are passionate about their work with dogs, would be an understatement. These folks go out of their way to make sure the dogs and families they’re working with are set up for success. Oyuki has been our most...

"Instinct was our last hope when it came to training Winston. He has severe anxiety and really had a hard time with going outside and being around new people. He was in the board and train program for two weeks, and the work that Oyuki and Kelly did with him has completely surpassed our expectations. The fact that Winston is excited to see them even after a few months of being back home says so much. We still have work.." says Sabine on Google

Instinct Dog Behavior & Training LLC | New York, NY ★★★★★ Instinct was our last hope when it came to training Winston. He has severe anxiety and really had a hard time with going outside and being around new people. He was in the board and train program for two weeks, and the work that Oyuki and Kelly did with him has completely surpassed o...

"We have a different dog! Rebecca understood our anxious dog’s personality from jump, and she taught us how to come to communication with more empathy and understanding. It’s been so much more pleasant and less fraught on walks. Thank you so much for the tools you’ve given us to succeed!" says Jess on Google

Instinct Dog Behavior & Training LLC | New York, NY ★★★★★ We have a different dog! Rebecca understood our anxious dog’s personality from jump, and she taught us how to come to communication with more empathy and understanding. It’s been so much more pleasant and less fraught on walks. Thank you so much for the tools you’ve given us to...

"My vet recommended that I check out behavioral training here to address some concerns about anxiety. I am really happy with the service. I had an amazing experience with Jessica. She was extremely knowledgable and explained things to my dog and I very well. I left the training session feeling confident that my dog is on the path to success." says Terry on Google

Instinct Dog Behavior & Training LLC | New York, NY ★★★★★ My vet recommended that I check out behavioral training here to address some concerns about anxiety. I am really happy with the service. I had an amazing experience with Jessica. She was extremely knowledgable and explained things to my dog and I very well. I left the training sessio...

"I cannot say enough amazing things about Instinct. When we adopted a puppy I realized I was lost! I'd only had adult dogs, and I needed help! We've done training and boarding with instinct and I feel so incredibly lucky and thankful for their support and genius. they are worth it! Sam and Karen are incredible trainers, but I suspect they all are." says Jen on Google

Instinct Dog Behavior & Training LLC | New York, NY ★★★★★ I cannot say enough amazing things about Instinct. When we adopted a puppy I realized I was lost! I'd only had adult dogs, and I needed help! We've done training and boarding with instinct and I feel so incredibly lucky and thankful for their support and genius. they are worth it! Sa...

"We've had an amazing experience with Sam and the team at Instinct! From the very beginning, they took a nuanced approach in figuring out the best means of training for our dog. We enrolled in the Home School program to address his reactivity at the front door and territorial behaviors. We have made so much progress in just 3 weeks. We are extremely grateful and highly recommend their services!" says Stephanie on Google

Instinct Dog Behavior & Training LLC | New York, NY ★★★★★ We've had an amazing experience with Sam and the team at Instinct! From the very beginning, they took a nuanced approach in figuring out the best means of training for our dog. We enrolled in the Home School program to address his reactivity at the front door and territorial behavior...

"Instinct is the only place I trust with my dogs care. My dog has an anxious disposition and they know how to calm his and my nerves :) I love my dog like a child, and am very selective about where I leave him when I have to travel. Instinct is the only place I use for my dog Antonio. The staff is great! Dayvonne always alleviates all my worries and truly loves the dogs that are in Instincts care. I highly recommend.." says Jennifer on Google

Instinct Dog Behavior & Training LLC | New York, NY ★★★★★ Instinct is the only place I trust with my dogs care. My dog has an anxious disposition and they know how to calm his and my nerves :) I love my dog like a child, and am very selective about where I leave him when I have to travel. Instinct is the only place I use for my dog Antonio....

"Jessica and the whole Instinct team are amazing! Highly recommend for anyone looking for caring and patient training for their dogs!" says Matt on Google

Instinct Dog Behavior & Training LLC | New York, NY ★★★★★ Jessica and the whole Instinct team are amazing! Highly recommend for anyone looking for caring and patient training for their dogs!

"Casey K and all the staff at Instinct are so professional, knowledgeable, and treated my puppy as if she was a part of their family! I left my puppy Bean with Casey for two weeks as a part of their puppy raising program, and I recommend it so highly to anyone looking to get their puppy on the right start. I would have been lost without their training and expertise honestly! We will definitely be back to board and train.." says Jenna on Google

Instinct Dog Behavior & Training LLC | New York, NY ★★★★★ Casey K and all the staff at Instinct are so professional, knowledgeable, and treated my puppy as if she was a part of their family! I left my puppy Bean with Casey for two weeks as a part of their puppy raising program, and I recommend it so highly to anyone looking to get their pup...

"Instinct Dog Behavior and Training provided an exceptional experience for both my dog Ginger and me. Facing Ginger's separation anxiety last summer after moving to a new apartment was distressing. She couldn't stand being by herself, was panicking, had anxiety attacks. Jessica's help at Instinct and personalized approach made all the difference. Her compassionate guidance helped us manage Ginger's anxiety and.." says Alice on Google

Instinct Dog Behavior & Training LLC | New York, NY ★★★★★ Instinct Dog Behavior and Training provided an exceptional experience for both my dog Ginger and me. Facing Ginger's separation anxiety last summer after moving to a new apartment was distressing. She couldn't stand being by herself, was panicking, had anxiety attacks. Jessica's help...

"Instinct is incredible!!! I learned so much in just a few sessions, and the resources are wonderful. Mari was so great to work with. Thank you so much!!!" says Mango on Google

Instinct Dog Behavior & Training LLC | New York, NY ★★★★★ Instinct is incredible!!! I learned so much in just a few sessions, and the resources are wonderful. Mari was so great to work with. Thank you so much!!!

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"Great staff and facilities ! Of the few we’ve taken out pup to in the city this one is the best by far" says Nick on Google

Instinct Dog Behavior & Training LLC | New York, NY ★★★★★ Great staff and facilities ! Of the few we’ve taken out pup to in the city this one is the best by far

"Best place to leave your pup when going away on a trip." says Cecilia on Google

Instinct Dog Behavior & Training LLC | New York, NY ★★★★★ Best place to leave your pup when going away on a trip.

"Instinct has been truly amazing for my pup Hendricks and me!
For background, Hendricks is a 1 year old rescue. When I first adopted him in August 2023, he was high energy, very reactive towards other dogs, sensitive to loud noises and would react with very loud barks, and just in general had a hard time settling down. I researched a lot online and started training him on my own, but decided it would be beneficial to seek.." says Annie on Google

Instinct Dog Behavior & Training LLC | New York, NY ★★★★★ Instinct has been truly amazing for my pup Hendricks and me! For background, Hendricks is a 1 year old rescue. When I first adopted him in August 2023, he was high energy, very reactive towards other dogs, sensitive to loud noises and would react with very loud barks, and just in gen...

"We love instinct!" says bridget on Google

Instinct Dog Behavior & Training LLC | New York, NY ★★★★★ We love instinct!

"This is a review for Instinct's Board and Camp program in Harlem, NY. I sent my dog Dash to camp for 2 weeks to work on leash training skills and reinforce some commands for better behavior. I worked very closely with Rebecca who was super thorough in her communication and follow-ups. After camp, Rebecca visited us at home twice to help me implement the things both Dash and I learned in our regular environment. This was.." says Jess on Google

Instinct Dog Behavior & Training LLC | New York, NY ★★★★★ This is a review for Instinct's Board and Camp program in Harlem, NY. I sent my dog Dash to camp for 2 weeks to work on leash training skills and reinforce some commands for better behavior. I worked very closely with Rebecca who was super thorough in her communication and follow-ups...

"We had an amazing experience here with Instinct. We opted to go with a 5 week at home puppy training with Mari, and it was perfect. Mari is kind, caring, patient and extremely knowledgeable, and has not only helped our new puppy acclimate to NYC, but also taught my girlfriend and I so much about our puppy and dog training/behavior as well. We are especially grateful as we found out after purchasing our puppy that he was.." says Matt on Google

Instinct Dog Behavior & Training LLC | New York, NY ★★★★★ We had an amazing experience here with Instinct. We opted to go with a 5 week at home puppy training with Mari, and it was perfect. Mari is kind, caring, patient and extremely knowledgeable, and has not only helped our new puppy acclimate to NYC, but also taught my girlfriend and I s...

"Instinct has been great to work with and meet our individual needs! We adopted Waffles at 9 months old after he was re-homed twice before for behavior issues and when we got him had no leash manners and was scared of all the city stimuli. Oyuki took the time to get to know waffles and us and has transformed our pup into a the really good boy he has always been under all his fear. Now he walks so well on leash and is so.." says Jeneane on Google

Instinct Dog Behavior & Training LLC | New York, NY ★★★★★ Instinct has been great to work with and meet our individual needs! We adopted Waffles at 9 months old after he was re-homed twice before for behavior issues and when we got him had no leash manners and was scared of all the city stimuli. Oyuki took the time to get to know waffles an...

"The best around." says Becky on Google

Instinct Dog Behavior & Training LLC | New York, NY ★★★★★ The best around.

"Jessica changed our lives! We came to instinct because of Winnie’s major fear reactivity and overall anxiety about the world. When we started we could barely go outside without Winnie reacting to something and it being really stressful for both of us. Jessica gave us both tools and confidence to move through the world together. 2 years later and Winnie is doing things I never thought imaginable for her. Going on hikes,.." says Kelly on Google

Instinct Dog Behavior & Training LLC | New York, NY ★★★★★ Jessica changed our lives! We came to instinct because of Winnie’s major fear reactivity and overall anxiety about the world. When we started we could barely go outside without Winnie reacting to something and it being really stressful for both of us. Jessica gave us both tools and...

"Working with Mari at Instinct Dog Training has been an absolute game-changer for us and our reactive mini schnauzer, Niña. In the midst of the chaotic NYC setting, Mari's expertise and guidance have transformed Niña into a calmer, less anxious, and more responsive dog. We can't thank Mari enough for the incredible progress we've witnessed over the past few months.

From the very beginning, Mari impressed us with her deep.." says Angie

Instinct Dog Behavior & Training LLC | New York, NY ★★★★★ Working with Mari at Instinct Dog Training has been an absolute game-changer for us and our reactive mini schnauzer, Niña. In the midst of the chaotic NYC setting, Mari's expertise and guidance have transformed Niña into a calmer, less anxious, and more responsive dog. We can't tha...

"As dog parents, we love Instinct because they were communicative, sent pictures and updates every day so we never worried, and they did SUCH an amazing job teaching our lab - who is high energy, to say the least - how to actually walk well on-leash. But most importantly, our good boy Boomer LOVED their whole team, especially his trainer Mari. When we picked up him as well as during the follow-up sessions, it was obvious 1) how much.." says Doug

Instinct Dog Behavior & Training LLC | New York, NY ★★★★★ As dog parents, we love Instinct because they were communicative, sent pictures and updates every day so we never worried, and they did SUCH an amazing job teaching our lab - who is high energy, to say the least - how to actually walk well on-leash. But most importantly, our good boy...

"They do a fantastic job of offering training programs as well as boarding. We like it because they have a nice outdoor space so the dogs aren’t stuck inside all the time. Completely trust then with our dog" says Douglas on Google

Instinct Dog Behavior & Training LLC | New York, NY ★★★★★ They do a fantastic job of offering training programs as well as boarding. We like it because they have a nice outdoor space so the dogs aren’t stuck inside all the time. Completely trust then with our dog

"Instinct has been a life changer for my dog and me.
We have a senior dog (14 y/o) who has always been active towards other dogs, and at this stage, we figured it was too late to even try, and figured walking would continue to be a chore. We moved into Manhattan, and decided to give some sort of training a try.
We met with Jessica and purchased 6 hours of training. Our dog picked up on the strategies and skills much.." says Zack on Google

Instinct Dog Behavior & Training LLC | New York, NY ★★★★★ Instinct has been a life changer for my dog and me. We have a senior dog (14 y/o) who has always been active towards other dogs, and at this stage, we figured it was too late to even try, and figured walking would continue to be a chore. We moved into Manhattan, and decided to give s...

"Lovely boarding facility" says A on Google

Instinct Dog Behavior & Training LLC | New York, NY ★★★★★ Lovely boarding facility

"My hysterically reactive, ever-pulling rescue dog is now one of the better-behaved dogs wherever we go. He is still afraid of other pups, but I can always distract him with a treat, and he doesn't pull at the leash excessively anymore. After one week at camp, plus several at-home lessons with Kelley, my life -- and 100x over, my dog's life -- is greatly improved. THANK YOU Instinct, Jessica, and Kelley!! This place.." says Carolyn on Google

Instinct Dog Behavior & Training LLC | New York, NY ★★★★★ My hysterically reactive, ever-pulling rescue dog is now one of the better-behaved dogs wherever we go. He is still afraid of other pups, but I can always distract him with a treat, and he doesn't pull at the leash excessively anymore. After one week at camp, plus several at-home les...

"The dog trainer was great. She showed me some very good tips and also told me what to buy so he would not get bored." says lpacheco03sak on Google

Instinct Dog Behavior & Training LLC | New York, NY ★★★★★ The dog trainer was great. She showed me some very good tips and also told me what to buy so he would not get bored.

"They helped my sisters dog so much. Great place." says Sophia on Google

Instinct Dog Behavior & Training LLC | New York, NY ★★★★★ They helped my sisters dog so much. Great place.

"If your dog needs to be trained then this is the place!!!" says Arlene on Google

Instinct Dog Behavior & Training LLC | New York, NY ★★★★★ If your dog needs to be trained then this is the place!!!