Instinct Dog Behavior & Training LLC

Ashlin C. 

on Birdeye

11 months ago

Had an exceptional experience at Instinct. I wanted a behavioral consult since my young dog had started showing reactivity towards people. I opted for a board and train option knowing giving her a jump start with support was most realistic with my schedule. Video reviews and written explanation kept me in sync with her training so that when her board and train was finished, I felt I had a clear understanding of the progression, handling and choices I needed to help her with. Follow up training further refined my handling... read more

Mauricio M. 

on Birdeye

11 months ago

I can't fully express how wonderful Instinct Englewood has been for us and our 2 dogs. As puppies they attended puppy bootcamp. Brianna and Shelby are absolutely phenomenal. They each took on one of our puppies as their own. You can tell how wonderful they each are by the way our dogs get excite each time they walk in an are greeted by their smiling faces. They continue to go to Instinct on a regular basis. We get updates on their stay's, etc. Highly recommend!  

Jennifer H. 

on Birdeye

11 months ago

I have a French Bulldog, Ellie, now 1 year and 3 months old. I brought her home in January of 2023 and to say I was overwhemled is an understatement. THANK GOODNESS for Instinct!!!! I looked into, vetted and interviewed multiple different facilities in both NYC and Bergen County, NJ and quite frankly no one came close. Instinct has the best and most educated and certified trainers I was able to find. More importantly than that to me, is how much they clearly care about my baby girl. Everyone I worked with and encounte... read more

Kimberly R. 

on Birdeye

11 months ago

Highly recommend and extremely effective. We worked with Brianna when we adopted a fun-loving, happy & energetic mini Golden Doodle. Brianna and the support of the Instinct Team really helped give our pup the confidence he needed. Brianna especially was so thoughtful, caring and attentive to his needs. Her trusted pup, Monty, helped demonstrate the behaviors for the skills our pup needed. We can’t say enough good things about our experience and especially all the help and guidance Brianna provided our Cooper!  

Ayla 

on Birdeye

11 months ago

I don't typically write reviews but Instinct was a life saver. I have a very anxious dog who can't be boarded anywhere and I was going on my honeymoon and wasn't sure what to do. I worked the staff at Instinct to help my dog adjust to the boarding space and the training sessions worked as he was able to successfully board! Amber helped my dog by introducing him to the different staff that he would interact with during his stay and by familiarizing him with the boarding facility. Each time we went for a training session, my ... read more

Samantha H. 

on Birdeye

a year ago

Amber and Instinct have been a game changer for my dog, Penny. When I first got her, she had extreme fear and anxiety that prevented her from even just living at home- forget outside. Our virtual sessions lasted about 5 minutes long. Now 2 1/2 years later we are able to do sessions at the facility and she enjoys going! Life at home is so much less stressful for the both of us now that she has so much more confidence to navigate every day. I have a much happier pup thanks to them! 

Mikaela R. 

on Birdeye

a year ago

Instinct has been the biggest blessing in our lives. We have an extremely fear reactive/aggressive 2 year old Belgian Malinois mix that has isolated us. Before finding instinct and our incredible trainer Amber, we feared we would never be able to go on vacation or even introduce our pup to another person. Our pup Lola has a very small circle of people she trusts and from day 1 of connecting with Amber, she validated our concerns and was determined to work with Lola. Amber was the first person in 2 years besides ourselves tha... read more

Lillian P. 

on Birdeye

a year ago

I can't say enough good things about Instinct. The trainers are so kind and after sending my dog there for 3 weeks, he was completely transformed. Our main trainer, Emma, is the most amazing trainer. So patient and so kind - the first time my dog saw her after coming home from camp he was so excited it's as if he saw his lifelong best friend. 

Taylor E. 

on Birdeye

a year ago

I can’t say enough good things about our experience with Instinct Englewood! My dog shadow was incredibly reactive when we rescued him 3 years ago. We’d tried SO MUCH. I did all the reading, online courses, trainings, etc and no one has made me feel as comfortable and confident as Amber at Instinct has. I think oftentimes, pet owners of dogs with behavioral challenges feel a lot of shame and guilt around it. You walk into Instinct and feel immediately at ease, welcomed and never ever shamed. We’ve been using training as a bu... read more