Professional Dog Training & Behavior Consulting | Instinct Portland, OR

Day Training & VIP Daycare

In our convenient St. John’s location. Book below!

Does your dog need to learn new skills? Do you want them to have a day full of learning, fun, and enrichment? Let us use positive reinforcement to teach your dog  while they have a fantastic day with our skilled team members.

A Fun And Friendly Place

Don’t worry about your dog being bored or lonely during your workday! Instinct Portland’s Day Training & VIP Daycare programs give your dog a structured place to play and learn during the day so that you and your dog can have a peaceful evening together after.

Day Training is perfect for working on:

  • Polite greetings
  • Leash manners
  • Recall
  • Preparation for welcoming a new baby
  • Manners in public locations
  • ...and more!

Note: Day Training programs are not suitable for working on separation anxiety issues or for dogs with serious bite histories towards humans or other dogs.

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“We drop him off in the AM and he has a private session with his behavior consultant and play time and enrichment with the rest of the team several times during the day where the team plays with him and supports the ongoing lessons. When he comes home he is peaceful and mentally tired. This facility has been a literal life-saver for my dog and I would give them 10 stars if I could.”

Wendy & Auggie

The First Step to Attending Day Training or VIP Daycare is an Orientation Day!

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Orientation Day

  • Our team will help them to feel comfortable and confident in the building and play yards, and encourage settling during nap times
  • We’ll do a learning assessment to get to know your dog’s skills and preferences
  • You’ll get a written report of how their day went and recommendations for what to do next
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Day Training

  • Our certified trainers will spend an hour helping your dog learn new skills
  • Your dog will be reinforced for desired behaviors even outside of their training session
    • Sitting at doorways
    • Responding to their name
    • Walking nicely on leash
  • Plenty of potty breaks and play with our staff, or other dogs, throughout the day
  • At the end of the day, you’ll receive a written report from your dog’s trainer
  • If you want to be more hands-on with what your dog is learning, we provide a discount on private training for dogs that are enrolled in a Day Training program
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VIP Daycare

  • Your dog will be safe and in good hands while away from home for the day
  • They’ll get potty breaks, nap times, and enrichment time, and play sessions with our staff or other dogs
  • At the end of their day, you’ll pick up a happy dog to go home with

Orientation Day

$125

Day Training

$175/day

VIP Daycare

$95/day

Both programs are designed for dogs ages 4 months and up who have completed their vaccinations (Rabies, Bordetella, and Distemper/Parvo). These services are available Tuesday through Saturday.

Ready to Get Started?

  1. Create a Gingr profile for you and your dog. Make sure to upload your dog’s vaccination records (or email them to [email protected]) during this process.
  2. Once you’re logged in to Gingr, click the “Book” option in the menu on the left and follow the prompts to request an Orientation Day.
  3. Our team will confirm your reservation within 48 hours.

Instinct Portland, OR

Serving Multnomah, Clackamas, & Washington counties in OR; and Clark county in WA

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