Instinct was founded on the principle that dogs are family. At each Instinct facility, experienced teams of certified, veterinarian-recommended trainers and behavior consultants are guided by this simple principle, and are committed to providing help and hope to every dog and owner no matter how difficult a situation may seem -through positive, and effective training.
RuffCity's Favorite Resources
Here you’ll find helpful resources in and around the city who are known and trusted by RuffCity. Your furry family members are extremely important to us – and the organizations and individuals below are dedicated to providing comprehensive, humane services to you and your best friend.
Our dog trainers promote and utilize Positive Reinforcement Dog Training techniques, a humane, reward-based training method used to build a relationship of trust and respect between you and your dog. We’re focused on not only training your dog, but teaching owners how to best communicate with their dogs, without using fear, submission and intimidation.
Since 2011, School For The Dogs has been helping owners and their dogs thrive in New York City. Using humane training methods, our Certified Trainers will help you change your dog’s behavior, cultivate leadership and improve your relationship. At School For The Dogs, we pride ourselves in our ability to steer dog owners to the best pet services NYC has to offer.