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K9 Instincts

Portsmouth, Rhode Island

4.8/5· 83 Google reviews

About K9 Instincts

Dog training for behavior modification, obedience , on/off leash control , service dogs and police dogs . Also offer boarding

Training & services

Training goals

  • Behavior consultation
  • Leash training Customer-reported
  • Obedience training

Behavior support

  • Aggression training
  • Fear and confidence Customer-reported
  • Resource guarding Customer-reported

How training happens

  • Board and train Customer-reported

Dog age

  • Puppies

Training level

  • Advanced obedience

Support between sessions

  • Refresher training

Assistance and working dogs

  • Detection dog training
  • Medical-alert and mobility assistance
  • Police K9 training
  • Protection training
  • Service dog training

Additional services

  • Boarding

Other listed services

View 10 additional details
  • Animal Medical
  • Breeding Program
  • Canine Health
  • Dog Training Techniques
  • Explosives Detection
  • Life Training
  • Medical Screenings
  • Riding Lessons
  • Training Program
  • Working Dogs

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Questions & answers

From Google

What people have asked about this business.

I have a 22 month old rottie that needs to be trained she is starting to grawl at people and wants to bite them this has just started about a week ago

Hi , initially I start with a consult with each dog at my facility to meet the dog in person so we can customize a training program accordingly, give us a call at the facility to set that up. Thanks Matt 401.640.0626

Community answer · K9 Instincts · 2021-09-21

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Customer reviews

Google listing
4.8
out of 583 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • Leash pulling 10
  • Professional team 8
  • Manners training 4
  • Fearful dog 3
  • Obedience training 3
  • Owner guidance 3
All 10 topics
  • Reactive to other dogs 2
  • Recall training 2
  • Reinforcement training 2
  • Rescue pup training 2

Google review topics, not confirmed services.

87 collected reviews

Text reviews first · newest first
John Watson
1/5

Matt is abusive and uses shock collar training. Do not leave your dog with this company. Scary stuff.

Will Meade
5/5
We brought our Aussie , Ranger , to Matt and Brittany to work on his manners among many other things ! They were straight forward about why they thought he had become a "brat" and needed to learn who the boss was again. When we got Ranger back , he could finally ride with us in t…Read full reviewClose full review

We brought our Aussie , Ranger , to Matt and Brittany to work on his manners among many other things ! They were straight forward about why they thought he had become a "brat" and needed to learn who the boss was again. When we got Ranger back , he could finally ride with us in the car again without going nuts. We were able to take him on walks without pulling. We could bring him to family members' houses and he would sit and chill. These were all impossible tasks before. Once the dog is turned back over to you, it's the owners responsibility to continue the training and bring it to another level.

Connie Roberts
5/5
K9 Instincts trained my German Shepard rescue and pug. The unlikiest of combinations! My GSD is 6 months old and extremely hyper and lacks self confidence. I loved the staff right away when I met them. They were great with my dogs! I picked them up after a month of training and w…Read full reviewClose full review

K9 Instincts trained my German Shepard rescue and pug. The unlikiest of combinations! My GSD is 6 months old and extremely hyper and lacks self confidence. I loved the staff right away when I met them. They were great with my dogs! I picked them up after a month of training and was blown away with their ability to follow commands in such a short time. I would 100% use them again. Especially for a difficult dog.

M Marshall
5/5

Great people

sadie santsaver
5/5
My husband and I were nervous to send our 2 year old dog to K9 instincts because we didn’t want to lose his caring and loving personality. His separation anxiety was so bad that he needed to be in the same room as us and seeing us at all the times. Otherwise he barked constantly.…Read full reviewClose full review

My husband and I were nervous to send our 2 year old dog to K9 instincts because we didn’t want to lose his caring and loving personality. His separation anxiety was so bad that he needed to be in the same room as us and seeing us at all the times. Otherwise he barked constantly. He also never listen to a word we said no matter how much we rewarded him for good behavior. Matt was super helpful during our consultation and answered all of our questions and was confident enough to tell us that they can help our dog. When we went to go pick him up we met Emily and Britney and they were so amazing and it felt like our dog had a second family there. As soon as we saw him with Emily as she was walking him, were so shocked by how confident he looked and how amazing he was listening. We couldn’t believe this was our same dog. I strongly recommend K9 instincts to anyone who has a dog because we couldn’t be happier with the results!!!

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