Instinct Dog Behavior & Training

Shirin did an amazing job with my mini dachshund ~12wks ( a notorious hard to train dog) in only a week of puppy board + training! What I liked: - Frequent communication between myself and the trainer - Strong retention of skills learned after take home - Great safe facility that was comforting to my dog - Clear follow up plan so I build upon the foundation laid out What you get with Shirin (and I'm confident the other trainers) is someone who is caring, extremely knowledgeable, and willing to go the extra mile for you and your pet to get the most out of your sessions. The only thing that could have been better is depending on your training needs and budget, sessions can seem a little pricy. Remind yourself why you're getting this and weigh your options, *personally* I feel like it is a strong investment especially for puppies.

My reactive rescue has come such an incredibly long way, and sometimes I still catch myself feeling amazed at how different our walks feel now. There was a time when stepping outside in the city filled me with anxiety. My dog reacted to rumbling noises, plastic amazon bags dragging along the sidewalk, DoorDash drivers with helmets on, other dogs, kids on scooters, skateboards…everything felt overwhelming for both of us. From the very first virtual consult through scheduling, Instinct East Harlem was thoughtful, organized, and supportive. Sam is an exceptional trainer. The work we did was creative, practical, and effective. We trained in Central Park, at a skate park, and along busy avenues…building skills in the exact environments that once felt impossible. I now understand how to manage my dog’s emotions and reactions with confidence, and we can finally enjoy our time together outside. I’m beyond grateful to Sam and the entire team for transforming not just our walks, but our bond. I will never stop working with Instinct East Harlem, and I can’t recommend them enough.

Megan Coryat is an amazing dog trainer! Before my dogs and I started working with Megan, they would not listen to me, they would not focus on me on our walks, and they were (leash) reactive to other dogs and stimuli. Since we’ve been working with Megan, they are different dogs; they are calmer, are much more responsive to me and are generally happier. Our relationship has improved significantly. Megan gives very clear, concise direction. Each session builds on the one before She also sends videos to help reinforce what she teaches us in our sessions, which are great reference tools. If you’re looking for a great trainer who is also a wonderful person, I highly recommend Megan! Your dogs (and neighbors) will thank you!

Grateful for Instinct Dog Behavior & Training! Highly recommend Megan Coryat! Before training sessions with her, I was anxious taking my dog out for walks. Megan taught me techniques as well as the proper walking gear to use and it has made me much more confident when going on walks. Not only is she personable, she also has a great sense of humor and is not judgmental. She has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to dog training, and I'm grateful for all I've learned.