NIODTA®

Simple. Effective. Instinctive. Real Life.

Dogs and humans have been cohabitating for thousands of years. Canines are man’s first connection to the animal kingdom. The practice of Instinctive Obedience (IO) came about as a result of years of intensive study and application. Dog trainers everywhere can benefit from the lessons learned through the past two generations of Instinctive Obedience dog training. With our national launch, and the ability to train the trainer, Instinctive Obedience will be the gold standard for all dog training moving forward.

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In Memorium

Donnie Hult, Founder

The Instinctive Obedience odyssey began in 1966 when Donnie Hult was only five years old. His father, Donald F Hult, Sr, a Washington D.C. Metro PD officer, brought home a dog named Satan, America’s first Explosive Detection Dog. Donnie Hult™ grew up alongside Satan and began training with this special German Shepherd at age 12.

After serving in the USN from 1980-84, Donnie Hult™ came home to help his father establish Canine Training, Inc. This new firm, which included Hadnot Creek Kennel, thrived under their capable leadership.

From 1984 to 2008, Donnie served as a Carteret County Deputy Sheriff K9 Handler. He served with the Search & Rescue & Dive detail from 1988 to 2008. He also worked as a lead with the Presidential Detail Explosive Detection K9 Team in 1988 and as a Civilian Consultant to the United States Marine Corps for working dog units from 1984 to 1994. Additionally, in that same timeframe, Donnie trained canine units for multiple police and sheriff departments across sixteen states.

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The Gold Standard

Become a NIODTA Trainer

Each trainer is carefully screened for temperament and ability to handle the dogs.

To become a NIODTA Associate, please call us at (252) 393-2855 to discuss the course and certification.

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