Instinct Dog Behavior & Training®

Yes! All puppy camps include lessons for you, along with lots of photos and progress reports.

Puppies enjoy a predictable daily schedule that includes walks, playtime, training time, snuggle time, and crate/pen time.

This depends on your training goals, length of program, and puppy’s age. With younger pups, we often focus on house training, crate training, introductory manners and LOTS of safe socialization to people, dogs, and different sights, sounds and experiences. With older pups, we may focus more on life skills & manners training, as well as troubleshooting mild behavior issues. All camp curriculums are customized to you and your puppy.

Owners and their dogs form strong, lasting bonds at all stages of life, whether starting at 8 weeks as a brand-new puppy, or at 5-6 years old as an adult rescue dog. You & your pup will have a lifetime of love and adventures to share together; allowing them to learn from experts at this critical stage of life will help ensure they grow into a happy, confident companion.

Yes! We follow the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior guidelines for puppy socialization and training. Pups must have received their first round of vaccinations at least one week prior to starting a Puppy Raising camp, and then must follow the booster schedule prescribed by their veterinarian.

From 1-4 weeks, based on your goals and how long you can handle being away from your pup ☺.

We use positive, puppy-friendly training methods that focus on building your pup’s confidence, teaching them the world is a safe place, and helping them develop a lifelong love for learning and training. All Puppy Raisers are certified and undergo extensive training in Puppy Development. All Puppy Raising programs are overseen by certified trainers and behavior consultants with years of experience helping young pups get a great start in life.

Call us today at 971-358-8787 to learn whether a Puppy Raising program is right for you & your pup!