Strong Beginnings.
Lifelong Results.
Puppy training and solid foundations for a balanced , well behaved companion
Strong Beginnings.
Lifelong Results.
Puppy training and solid foundations for a balanced, well behaved companion
Instinctive Canine Philosophy
At Instinctive Canine, I teach owners how to communicate in a way their dogs naturally understand. By working with a dog's instincts instead of against them, I teach first, because when understanding comes first, confidence, trust, and reliable obedience naturally follow.
Instinctive Canine Dog Training Services
Every dog learns in stages, and successful training starts with the right foundation. That's why we've created programs that support every step from preparing for your puppy before they come home to building reliable obedience and achieving off-leash freedom.
No matter where you and your dog are today, there's a program designed to help you move forward with confidence.
Instinctive Puppy Program
Build the right habits from day one
The first few months of your puppy's life shape the dog they'll become. Instead of waiting for unwanted behaviors to appear, we focus on building the habits, communication, and confidence that create a lifetime of success.
Whether it's potty training, leash skills, socialization, or learning how to follow your leadership, your puppy's education begins long before problems begin.
Instinctive Foundation Program
Create reliable on-leash obedience
Good dogs aren't created by repeating commands, they're created through clear communication and consistent leadership.
The Foundation Program teaches your dog how to confidently follow direction in everyday life, creating calm behavior at home, on walks, around distractions, and with your family.
Build the relationship that makes obedience feel natural not forced.
Instinctive Foundation Plus Program
Extend communication to off-leash obedience
Off-leash freedom doesn't begin with an e-collar, it begins with trust, communication, and a dog that truly understands its responsibilities.
Foundation Plus expands everything your dog already knows, giving you the confidence to enjoy hikes, parks, family outings, and everyday life with reliable off-leash communication.
Experience what real freedom looks like when it's built on a solid foundation.
More Than Dog Training
For over 12 years, I've dedicated my life to understanding how dogs naturally think, learn, and communicate. That journey has taught me one simple truth: before we ask a dog to follow us, we have a responsibility to help them understand us.
That's why every program at Instinctive Canine is built on understanding, leadership, trust and not just commands.
What Past Clients Have To Say…
“Jon is knowledgeable, patient, caring and fun to work with.
He has a special connection with the dogs, and you can see how they respond to him.
He spent time with our family, carefully guiding us through commands and showing us how to interact with Finley, in a way we hadn’t known before.
We would highly recommend Jon for training.”
He is definitely the best!
- Angie & Kyle -
“We have had Jon work with 2 of our dogs (both labs), and we can not recommend him enough. He gave us homework to do during the week in between sessions.
He instilled in us his approach to training, it was honestly more training the humans than the dogs.
Jon is not only our go to dog trainer. He has become a true friend of our entire family.
We honestly could not have been able to do dog life without him.”
He is definitely the best!
- Becki & Matt -
“Jon takes the time to work with dogs in a gentle kind and loving way. Jon helped me probably more than Olaf!
Olaf is the first dog I've had and I had no idea what I was doing! I learned that I needed to be the alpha and that Olaf wasn't the boss. I learned to establish the rules to be assertive rather than passive.
I would recommend Jon for training to all people! It was a wonderful experience”
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
- Liz & Mike -
“Jon did an excellent job training our yellow Lab, Motley.
He was patient, knowledgeable, and gave us clear, effective tools to reinforce obedience at home.
The training exceeded our expectations, and the results have lasted well beyond the program.
Motley is thriving and the best girl we could ask for.
We highly recommend Jon to anyone looking for quality obedience training.”
- Kelly & Dan -
Every Successful Training Program Starts With a Conversation.
Whether you're raising a new puppy, working through everyday behavior challenges, or striving for dependable off-leash reliability, every successful training journey starts with a conversation.
Simply click below to choose a date and time that works for your schedule, and we'll spend 30 minutes discussing your dog, your current challenges, and the results you're hoping to achieve.
There's no pressure and no obligation | Free 30-minute phone conversation