FirstBarkBen and Harley have been training my year old Labradoodle, Josie, for over three weeks now! Within a few days I saw major behavioral improvement and listening skills in the pup! Ben has been very accommodating with picking up Josie in Norwalk, CT during times that work with my schedule. Looking forward to continuing training for Josie with Ben!
Instinct Canine Holistic Behavioral Training
Wilton, Connecticut
About Instinct Canine Holistic Behavioral Training
Instinct Canine’s holistic behavioral training is a certified, professional dog training service. With some of the most competitive pricing available, our reward based training is done without the stress of sending your dog off to a board and train program. Specializing in all ranges of cases, we teach owners and their dogs in-home, at our facility, or out in the real world. This allows owners to be part of every step of the process. We help eliminate problematic nuisances such as excessive barking, aggression, leash reactivity, hyperactivity, and any other unwanted behaviors. Based out of Wilton, CT., we offer services throughout all of Fairfield County!
Training & services
Training goals
- Behavior consultation
- Crate training
- House training
- Leash training
- Obedience training
- Puppy training
- Recall training
- Socialization
Behavior support
- Aggression training
- Barking
- Fear and confidence Customer-reported
- Reactivity training
- Resource guarding
- Separation anxiety
How training happens
- Board and train
- Day training
Program details
Day training is a boarding free way to train and rehabilitate your dog. Without the use of board trains or traditional kennels, we are able to take the stress and anxiety away from the dogs and owners. Based out of Wilton Connecticut, we pick up and drop off dogs throughout Fairfield County Mon-Fr · Listed price: $1,950.00
- Group classes
- Owner coaching Customer-reported
- Private training Customer-reported
Dog age
- Puppies
Training level
- Beginner training
Assistance and working dogs
- Protection training
Training approach
- Balanced training
- E-collar training
Program details
Off Leash dog training in Wilton Connecticut. With the use of remote control e-collars, we teach pet owners and their dogs how to handle outdoor distractions while allowing their dogs to roam freely. Providing services Stamford, Darien and New Canaan.
- Positive reinforcement
Program details
Trading service based out of Norwalk, CT. Relationship building and behavioral modification using balanced, positive reinforcement based training. Serving Darien, New Canaan and Rowayton as well.
Additional services
- Boarding
- Daycare
Program details
Dog day training service in Wilton, Connecticut. Day Train and Play programs are held Monday through Friday. Socialization, basic obedience, dog aggression and any other canine training needs are included. Serving all of Fairfield County including, Stamford, New Canaan and Darien.
- Dog walking
Other listed services
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- Dog training
Program details
Wilton Connecticut Dog Trainer providing behavioral modification for pet dogs. Owner, handler training for problem canine behaviors such as dog aggression, leash pulling, barking, jumping, and off leash work. Servicing all Fairfield communities including Stamford, New Canaan, and Darien.
- Animal Behaviorist
- Behavior Assessment
- Behavioral Specialist
Program details
Certified Canine Training and Behavioral Specialist out of Wilton, CT. Providing dog aggression management along with any other problematic behaviors. These include, excessive barking, jumping, mouthing, pulling on leash and much more.
- Boot Camp
- Canine Behavioral
- Canine Behaviorist
- Canine Nutrition Specialist
- Canine Sport Training
- Certified Canine Training
- Daily Training
- Day Camp
- Day Dog Training
- Day Train Sessions
- Diet Plans
- Dog Training Packages
- Dog Training Programs
- Dog Training Sessions
- Dogs Leash
- Drop Offs
- Handler Training
- Holistic Behavioral Dog Training
- Home Consultation
- In- Home Dog Training
- In-Home Consultation
Program details
We provide in home home training and consultations as well. Based out of Wilton, Connecticut, our services span the greater Fairfield County area. Dog aggression, anxiety, and basic obedience all can be remedied within the comfort of your own home. · Listed price: $150.00
- Muzzle Train
- Pack Training
- Play and Train
Program details
Our play and train program is gunned in Wilton, Connecticut. This service is intended for dogs that have already completed our day training program. Continuation training and socialization are always recommended for keeping our client’s dogs training tuned and maintained. Consistency is crucial. · Listed price: $75.00
- Real World Training
- Scent Detection
- Schedule Dog Training
- Shock Collar Training
- Training Exercise
- Training Treats
- Videos Dog Training
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Questions & answers
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How much do you charge for dog training?
Dog training sessions start as low $125 per session. Most people go with a 3 week day training program. This comes out to $1875. Puppy classes run at $300 per 5 day package. Feel free to call us with any other questions that you may have.
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Customer reviews
Google listing4.8
43 Google reviews
Mentioned in reviews
- Leash walking 13
- Confidence challenges 9
- Responsive 8
- Flexible training 5
- Behavior shaping 3
- Expert trainer 3
All 10 topics
- Rescue dog training 3
- Tailored program 3
- Unruly puppy 3
- Dog boarding confidence 2
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I live in Noroton Heights, Darien. I was referred to Ben Gagne, who trains dogs, by my veterinarian. Ben has worked on training my dog with great devotion. He taught her numerous commands and behaviors. She obeys him readily and is gradually learning to obey me. Ben is a pleas…Read full reviewClose full review
I live in Noroton Heights, Darien. I was referred to Ben Gagne, who trains dogs, by my veterinarian. Ben has worked on training my dog with great devotion. He taught her numerous commands and behaviors. She obeys him readily and is gradually learning to obey me. Ben is a pleasure to work with. He is highly knowledgable in his field, very intelligent and unfailingly courteous. He is highly experienced. He goes out of his way to work with me financially. I always feel that my dog is in good hands with Ben. Also, she loves seeing him and is very happy to go off and work with him. Margaret R.
Can’t thank Ben enough! Our 6-year-old 98 lb. shepherd mix was becoming more aggressive on and off leash against other dog’s and cat’s. He was getting very difficult to walk and decided we needed help. I’m so glad we decided on working with Ben Gagne, he not only worked with our …Read full reviewClose full review
Can’t thank Ben enough! Our 6-year-old 98 lb. shepherd mix was becoming more aggressive on and off leash against other dog’s and cat’s. He was getting very difficult to walk and decided we needed help. I’m so glad we decided on working with Ben Gagne, he not only worked with our dog, but us too. We are so happy with the results, now when we pass another dog or see a cat on our walk, we have full control of him and feel comfortable letting him play with other dogs. Thank you!
Ben is an actual dog whisperer!! We were in a tough place with our dog, and our veterinarian, Dr Charlie Duffy from Norwalk Veterinary Hospital, recommended we try some training with Ben for Howie’s aggressive behaviors. We saw almost an immediate turn around with our Howie seei…Read full reviewClose full review
Ben is an actual dog whisperer!! We were in a tough place with our dog, and our veterinarian, Dr Charlie Duffy from Norwalk Veterinary Hospital, recommended we try some training with Ben for Howie’s aggressive behaviors. We saw almost an immediate turn around with our Howie seeing results after just a few sessions with Ben! Ben came to our Stamford home, picked Howie up for sessions and also worked with us at our home to help everyone learn the techniques that made our Howie become the best! Howie loves when Ben comes for him and happily goes with him. I highly recommend Ben! I truly cannot thank him enough for the work he’s done and helping us have a happy Howie! Michele Ross
My wife and I have owned many dogs in our life, and have used many trainers.Without a doubt Ben has been the best. We are in Rowayton and Ben was conveniently located near us on Connecticut Av in Norwalk. He was surprisingly affordable and has made a great connection with our pu…Read full reviewClose full review
My wife and I have owned many dogs in our life, and have used many trainers.Without a doubt Ben has been the best. We are in Rowayton and Ben was conveniently located near us on Connecticut Av in Norwalk. He was surprisingly affordable and has made a great connection with our puppy. Ben always puts your dog’s needs first,. He tailors his approach to the breed/mix and personality of your dog. The fact that he came recommended by our vet also made us confident in his skill as a trainer and his integrity as a human being.
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