Instinct Dog Behavior & Training LLC

Camper Nika is staying with us to work on solid settling & stay skills, and coming when called off leash. We love her joyful attitude and eagerness to learn! . #trainingcampnotbootcamp #positivereinforcement #boardandtrain #nycdogtrainer #eastharlem #instinctdogtraining

Camper Kyoshi takes a break from working on leash walking to let loose in the play yard. This girl knows how to have fun and we can’t get enough of it . . #trainingcampnotbootcamp #positivereinforcement #boardandtrain #positivedogtraining #nycdogtrainer #instinctdogtraining #eastharlem #greatdane

This fantastic article, featuring co-owner of Instinct Portland/owner of Animal Behavior Clinic, Dr. Chris Pachel, DAVCB, showcases the importance and value of owners and trainers working collaboratively with veterinarians when helping dogs with fear, anxiety and aggression issues. We are so lucky to have not just one, but two incredible board-certified veterinary behaviorists (Dr Pachel and Dr Emily Levine) as part of Instinct’s national leadership team. Behavior is complex; when we build teams that can understand and address the myriad factors that influence behavioral outcomes, we set more owners and dogs up for success and lasting behavior change.

It is sometimes easy to forget the sheer volume of stimuli our urban dogs encounter every time they step outside for a walk: sirens, horns, air brakes, kids running, people and other dogs passing in close proximity, skateboards, delivery bikes and more. . Rewarding urban dogs for checking in with us around all this noise (as seen here with Camper Charlie) is an easy, effective way to help them feel relaxed and confident on walks. An added bonus? Dogs who like to check in fre...quently with their handlers have pretty amazing leash manners . . . #trainingcampnotbootcamp #positivereinforcement #boardandtrain #leashmanners #urbandogtraining #nycdogtrainer #instinctdogtraining #eastharlem See more

Be deliberate and full of hope.

Check out Camper Minka practicing polite greetings! We love teaching exuberant pups to greet new people using a simple hand target - it let’s them focus on performing one predictable simple task, keeps all four paws on the ground, and let’s them practice returning to their handler after saying hello. Fantastic work, Minka! . #politegreetings #fouronthefloor #handtarget #positivereinforcement #positivedogtraining #boardandtrain #trainingcampnotbootcamp #gooddog #nycdogtraining #eastharlem #instinctdogtraining