Home School

Instinct Portland · Home School Training

We Train
Your Dog.
In Your
Home.
Then We
Teach You.

Our trainers come to you — working directly with your dog multiple times per week, then coaching you on how to maintain and build on every skill.

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Your Dog Learns Faster

Expert training in your home means real-world skills stick — no commute, no adjustment period. Your dog learns where it matters most.

Home Is the Classroom

Like a board and train — but your dog never leaves. Your trainer comes to you, works in your space, and builds habits that last.

You Don’t Even Have to Be There

Sessions happen on your schedule, in your home — with or without you. Your dog gets expert guidance while you get your time back.

The Home School Difference

Training That
Fits Into
Your Life

Life is busy — but that shouldn't stop you and your dog from building a joyful life together. With Instinct's Home School program, our trainers come directly to you.


We train your dog first. Then we teach you how to maintain and build on their new skills — all from the comfort of home. No driving. No drop-off anxiety. Real results in your real environment.

Home School is Perfect For

  • ● Puppy development — foundation skills, housetraining, basic manners
  • ● Life skills like recall, settling, and polite greetings
  • ● Building confidence with confinement or being "home alone"
  • ● Body awareness and handling comfort
  • ● Confidence building for shy or fearful dogs
  • ● Intervention for reactivity and behavior challenges

Certified Trainers & Behavior Consultants

Training in Your Home

Positive Reinforcement Methods

Serving Portland & Surrounding Areas

The Process

How Instinct Home School Works

01

Planning & Preparation

We start with a Kickoff Consultation to build a personalized training plan. You'll receive a Collaborative Coaching Trello board so you stay connected and updated throughout the entire program.

02

Home School Training

Your trainer visits your home multiple times per week to work directly with your dog, while you're busy doing other things. They focus on the specific goals in your plan using positive reinforcement and kind methods.

Your dog learns in their actual environment — where it matters most.

03

Private Coaching For You

Coaching sessions are integrated into the program to ensure you're learning alongside your dog — so you stay confident and connected every step of the way.

You stay informed and confident every step of the way.

What Our Members Say

Real Dogs, Real Progress

After many months of practice, love, and a lot of patience, we’re thrilled to say that Paxton is now a confident dog who loves exploring new places with his family and has even learned that staying home alone isn’t so bad after all."
KAYLA
"I contacted Instinct seeking help with my pup who has challenges with reactivity to people/dogs walking past the house and to dogs while we're on walks. I've had 2 in-home sessions with trainer Poppy and she's amazing. She's incredibly knowledgable and I appreciate how she breaks things down to explain how my dog understands what we're doing and why it works. "
JACY

"I have a leash reactive dog and I've struggled in the past with getting him the proper training he deserves to be happy on his walks. Instinct matched us with the perfect trainer (Kirah is the best!) who has first-hand experience with anxious dogs and gives us all the tools we need to be successful. I also appreciate the follow-up you get after the classes are over, there are always resources for you to go back."

Kayleigh

Our Programs

Two Ways to Home School

Home School Essentials

$2,410

3-Week Program

A focused program to give your dog a strong head start on new skills or behavior change — without disrupting your schedule.

What's Included

  • 9 Home School sessions for your dog — 3 60-minute sessions per week for 3 weeks, where a Certified Trainer or Behavior Consultant visits to train your dog without your participation
  • 4 Private Coaching lessons for you — 1 per week, plus a follow-up lesson 1–2 weeks post-program to transfer everything your dog is learning
  • Collaborative Coaching board with after-session reports
  • Positive reinforcement, fear-free, effective methods
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Home School Comprehensive

$3,335

5-Week Program

Our most complete Home School program — more sessions, more repetition, and more time to build lasting skills and behavior change.

What's Included

  • 15 Home School sessions for your dog — 3 60-minute sessions per week for 5 weeks, where a Certified Trainer or Behavior Consultant visits to train your dog without your participation
  • 4 Private Coaching lessons for you, where your trainer works with you to transfer everything your dog is learning
  • Collaborative Coaching board with after-session reports
  • Positive reinforcement, fear-free, effective methods
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Not Sure What You Need?

Book a free 15-minute Discovery Call with a trainer. We'll talk through your dog's needs and help you find the right fit — no pressure, no obligation.

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Prefer a Monthly Membership?

Home School Memberships give you recurring monthly sessions built around your needs, schedule, and budget — starting as low as $160/mo.

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Not Sure Where to Start?

Let's Find the Right Program for You & Your Dog

Every dog is different. Every family is different. Book a free 15-minute Discovery Call and we'll help you figure out exactly which program is the right fit — no pressure, no obligation.

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