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Partners in Hope

Instinct works closely with board certified veterinary behaviorists to provide the best possible support to dogs struggling with significant fear, anxiety, and aggression issues. 

Veterinary Behavior Support

Instinct does not provide veterinary behavior services directly. However, we have close working partnerships with the following veterinary behavior clinics:

Animal Behavior Clinic - Portland

Owned by Dr. Chris Pachel, DACVB; Co-Owner of Instinct Portland; VP, Veterinary Behavior at Instinct

What they offer:

  • Remote & Vet-to-Vet consultations for pet owners living anywhere in the world
  • (Temporarily Unavailable) In-Clinic Consultations for Portland-area dog and cat owners
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Animal Behavior Clinic of New Jersey

Owned by Dr. Emily Levine, DACVB; Co-Owner of Instinct Englewood; VP, Veterinary Behavior at Instinct.

What they offer:

  • In-Clinic Consultations for dog and cat owners in/around Northern New Jersey & New York City
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Veterinary Behavior Solutions, PLLC

Owned by Dr. Beth Strickler, DACVB; Co-Owner of Instinct Nashville

What they offer:

  • In-Clinic Consultations for dog and cat owners in/around Nashville, TN
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Success Stories

Sofrito
Behavior Therapy, Fear + Anxiety, Instinct East Harlem, Private Coaching, Veterinary Behavior Collaboration
Sofrito was having a very hard time settling into life in an urban environment. Noises such as bus breaks, fireworks, motorcycles and revving engines terrified her outside and she had a hard time settling in her apartment if she heard noises from the street. To help Sofrito build a strong, positive relationship with her mom, Natasha, and to use that relationship to help grow Sofrito’s confidence in other areas of her life.
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Jacky
Behavior Therapy, Fear + Anxiety, Instinct East Harlem, Private Coaching, Senior Dog Support, Veterinary Behavior Collaboration
Jacky displayed significant fear-based behaviors in a variety of situations, from cowering and baring his teeth if someone reached too quickly to pet him, to freezing in place and urinating in response to simple obedience cues. He also struggled with impulsivity and separation anxiety. Our goal was to help Jacky regain his confidence as he aged.
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Locations

Instinct is a national team of experienced dog behavior professionals. Learn more about everything your locally owned Instinct location has to offer.

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Our Services

Our flexible, custom programs are individually designed to help you achieve your goals, while meeting your dog’s unique behavioral health needs.

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Self-Paced Learning

Check out our free online school and other self-paced learning resources put together by Instinct trainers to help you better understand your canine family member.

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