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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

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Stella F
5/5

K9 Instincts are excellent! I have been very very happy with them. They take the time to access, train & explain everything. They have trained 2 of my dogs (both stubborn), and they are great now. They are the only one for my dogs.

Shannon Cuthill
5/5
Shout out to K-9 instincts for helping my 8 month-old German Shepherd adolescent with some much needed manners. Monty was difficult to control, didn’t know his own strength, was stubborn, driven, often reactive, and he really struggled to settle down. I think he really wanted to …Read full reviewClose full review

Shout out to K-9 instincts for helping my 8 month-old German Shepherd adolescent with some much needed manners. Monty was difficult to control, didn’t know his own strength, was stubborn, driven, often reactive, and he really struggled to settle down. I think he really wanted to be a good boy, but just didn’t know how. In his 3 week stay with K-9, Brit, Emily, and Matt transformed Monty to a point where he was focused and mindful of his place in our home. Although much follow-up work needed to be done after he returned home and we continue to train and correct inappropriate behaviors, Monty is in our control at all times and that is a necessity when you want to have a balanced and calm household. Not only did they give us a great starting point, but they have been phenomenal about taking follow up questions. They don’t just give you your dog back and say “good luck”. They are invested in your dog’s success and their follow through is much appreciated. I know I can call them in a year if I have a question and they will help me. Doggy owners still have to do the work to train in the months after the board and train, but with consistency and the knowledge received from the K-9 instincts team, you will have a well-behaved dog you can be proud of. I would recommend this company highly and I feel it was well worth the money invested to have a happy dog we can take anywhere.

Sarah Irons
5/5
It has been six months since my dogs went to K9 instincts. What a life changing experience it has been. I love my dogs, always have, but now I actually ENJOY walks, and being in the yard or taking them places without having to worry how they will behave.This was 100% worth the ti…Read full reviewClose full review

It has been six months since my dogs went to K9 instincts. What a life changing experience it has been. I love my dogs, always have, but now I actually ENJOY walks, and being in the yard or taking them places without having to worry how they will behave.This was 100% worth the time away from them, and the money spent. If I have another dog the only thing I would do differently is go sooner! My dogs were a year old when they went. Do this for you and your dogs, they will truly be happier as well!

Rene B
5/5
What a class act company. Margie is a young, under 1 year old, mixed rescue. Timid, anxious, separation issues, jumping, and just could not get her used to a kennel when needed. Picked her up 30 days later ( btw- more anxious for me than her lol) and she is a different, but still…Read full reviewClose full review

What a class act company. Margie is a young, under 1 year old, mixed rescue. Timid, anxious, separation issues, jumping, and just could not get her used to a kennel when needed. Picked her up 30 days later ( btw- more anxious for me than her lol) and she is a different, but still playful pup! She listens to commands, has ceased jumping on the g- babies, no anxiousness with the kennel- it’s her safe space! This service was worth every single dime I paid! Emily and Matt answer all my questions within minutes- and as a new educated dog mom, there’s been a ton since we left! Thank you K9 Instincts! Margie and family are so grateful!

Jess R
5/5

Great place & people.

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