About Instinct Dog Behavior & Training Portland

Behavior professionals in Portland

Instinct Dog Behavior & Training Portland, at 4011 NE Hancock St, began as a fusion of the leadership and training teams from the Animal Behavior Clinic of Portland and City Dog Country Dog Portland. Co-owners include board-certified veterinary behaviorist Dr. Chris Pachel, DVM, DACVB, and Caroline Spark, PhD, an IAABC- and CCPDT-certified lead behavior consultant. The team uses positive reinforcement and force-free, science-based methods it calls Nature-Driven Nurture.

Programs

Private Coaching offers one-on-one sessions in your home, virtually or at the facility, for puppies, life skills, reactivity, fear and aggression. Home School Training sends a trainer to your home 2-3 times per week to train your dog, then teach you. Monthly memberships with roll-over sessions start at $160 per month, In-Home Camp + Coaching is $1,785 per week and Stay & Train is $2,135 per week. Heartline Consultations offer support through tough times, including bereavement care.

Support

All programs include free lifetime alumni support, with alumni classes and trainer Q&A sessions, and the team serves Multnomah County, Clackamas County and Washington County.