Professional Dog Training & Behavior Consulting | Instinct Portland, OR
Our Services:

Professional Dog Training, Day Training & More

What We Do

We believe that life with dogs should be joyful, not overwhelming—and that every dog and human deserves to be seen, understood, and supported as individuals.

Our mission is to transform stress and confusion into trust and connection, using science-based, relationship-focused training that honors your unique bond. Whether you’re navigating behavioral challenges or laying the foundation for a new puppy, we’re here to empower you with compassionate guidance, practical tools, and lasting support—so you and your dog can truly thrive together.

“By far, the best and most knowledgeable trainers we’ve worked with.”

J. Van Anden

All Services

In Your Home

Private Coaching

You and your coach work together via private lessons to implement a fully-customized training or behavior change plan.  

In-Home, Virtual, and In-Facility Options Available

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Home School + Coaching

Get help with the heavy lifting! A trainer visits your home to work with your dog multiple times per week, then provides you with coaching sessions so you’re on the same page.

In-Home Only

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Heartline Consultations

Helping you with the emotional rollercoaster of tough times with your dog. Compassionate support, coping strategies, decision-making assistance, bereavement care. 

Virtual Only

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Dog Walking & Enrichment

Let our team give your dog exercise and enrichment while you’re away! In a 60-minute session, your dog can enjoy a leashed walk or fun activities like scent games.

In-Home Only

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Overnight Services

Limited Availability
In-Home Camp + Coaching

An overnight program for puppies (9 weeks and up) and dogs, providing skill-building and invaluable life experience while living in a professional trainer’s home.

$1785 per week

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Stay & Train

Our professional team member will care for your dog in their familiar home environment, providing personalized care and a one-on-one training session each day.

$2135 per week

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At Our Facility

Day Training

Your dog spends the day at our facility in North Portland, where they enjoy focused training, play, enrichment, and nap times.

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VIP (Very Important Pet) Daycare for Behavioral Health

Your dog will be in good hands away from home at our facility in St. John’s, where they’ll enjoy playtimes, enrichment sessions, and nap times.

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Adolescent Socials

Help your teenage dog build good social skills, practice settling, and gain confidence in a fun, supportive environment.

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Group Manners Class

Help your dog build solid manners in a small group setting with the guidance of a certified trainer.

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Community Events

We love being part of the local community! We offer virtual and in-person classes, presentations, workshops, and continuing education events to our clients, neighbors, the wider Portland community, and beyond.

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Instinct Portland, OR

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

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