Our Helper Dogs:
Instinct New Jersey & Pennsylvania's Special Canine Assistants
Meet Our Helper Dogs
Our Instinct Helper Dogs are invaluable canine teammates who work alongside our trainers to teach puppies how to play, to be a ‘first friend’ to fearful and reactive dogs, and to give nervous dogs the courage and confidence to explore their environment.
Maddie
5 years, American Pit Bull Terrier
Loves: Play! Sitting in people’s laps, giving people kisses (whether they want them or not)
Dislikes: Being ignored
Superpower: Helping dogs get comfortable with energetic greetings
Kiwi
3 years, Australian Kelpie
Loves: Quickly making the tiniest holes in toys and surgically removing the squeaker
Dislikes: Doing things slowly
Superpower: Teaching puppies social cues and how to play politely
Dori
14 years, American Staffordshire/Golden Retriever mix
Loves: BALL!
Dislikes: Pedicures
Superpower: Being a calm neutral dog helping other dogs to relax
Banzai!
9 years, Australian Shepherd
Loves: Fetch
Dislikes: Noisy trucks
Superpower: Helping puppies to learn to play politely
Luna
3 years, Bull Terrier
Loves: Jolly balls and eating leaves!
Dislikes: Following instructions
Superpower: Helping fearful dogs and puppies learn to play
Aidan
3 years, Norwich Terrier
Loves: Being the center of attention
Dislikes: Not having enough to do
Superpower: Helping shy puppies learn how to “terrier” and helping overly rambunctious small dogs learn how to play politely.
Georgia
6 month old, German Shepherd
Loves: Playing with her best dog pals, and cuddles with Mom
Dislikes: Not being the center of attention
Superpower: In development, but currently, adapting to different dogs’ play styles