Yes! We know how hard it is to be away from your dog, and that’s why we include weekly Parents’ Day visits for you to come and spend some quality time with your dog during camp. In addition, we send Training Updates three times per week, and Camper updates twice per week with photos or videos.

Dogs enjoy full days during camp, with a predictable daily schedule that includes a minimum of 4 daily private bathroom walks, morning and evening playtime (group play with other dogs, or individual play with Canine Care staff, depending on your dog’s needs & preferences), multiple daily indoor & outdoor training sessions, and in-kennel enrichment including stuffed Kongs, aromatherapy, classical music, and DogTV. We also include Zen Time twice per day to ensure dogs get adequate rest during their stay.

This depends on your training goals, length of program, and your dog’s current behavior At Instinct®, we regularly work on: basic manners such as jumping up, pulling on leash, chewing household items, etc.; obedience training such as coming when called, Sit, Down, Stay Leave It, etc.; and behavior modification for reactivity, aggression, fear, and anxiety. Training Camps are tailored specifically to meet the needs of you and your dog.

We provide private lessons for you with every Training Camp, to ensure you know how to utilize all the wonderful skills your dog has learned. Number of lessons included varies based on length of camp, but most Training Camps include a mix of in-facility and in-home private lessons for you during and after camp; and, all camps include lifetime access to a free, alumni-only canine Good Citizen group class.

From 1-4 weeks, based on your goals, your dog’s current behavior, and how long you can handle being away from your best friend 🙂

At Instinct, we do #trainingcampnotbootcamp! We are certified, veterinarian-recommended trainers with decades of experience working with New York City dogs and owners. Members of our training team hold Board seats on international animal behavior organizations, we travel nationally and internationally to host educational workshops and seminars for other dog trainers, we lecture at conferences and universities, and we regularly write articles and participate in media interviews on all things related to dog training and behavior consulting. Brian & Sarah, the owners of Instinct, are pursuing their Master’s in Animal Behavior & Conservation at Hunter College. Certifications include Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA), Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA-CTP); and Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC). We are open-minded and non-judgmental, and we use practical, effective, dog-friendly positive training methods.

Give us a call at 212-828-3647 or book a free 30-minute in-studio meet & greet online now. You can also download our Board & Train price sheet.