Our furbaby's happy place We've been bringing our 4-year-old, 10 lb Pomeranian/Yorkie mix to Aloha Dog for 3 years now, and it's truly become his second home. What started as a search for a groomer turned into a weekly daycare routine, plus home boarding whenever we travel, and we couldn't be happier. Naoko does an amazing job with grooming every 7-8 weeks. Our furbaby always comes home looking adorable and feeling fresh. But what really sets Aloha Dog apart is how much they genuinely care. The staff is so kind and gentle with him, and he absolutely loves going. Anytime we say, "Do you want to go to daycare?" he gets ridiculously excited and it's the highlight of his week! For home boarding, they take the dogs to daycare during the day and bring them home with them at night to sleep in their house. No kennels & no stress, just a cozy, loving environment. It gives us so much peace of mind knowing he's being treated like family while we're away. Booking is super easy via call or email, and they're always responsive and accommodating. Aloha Dog is run by genuinely great people who love what they do, and it shows in every interaction. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a safe, happy, and loving place for their dog! read more

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Aloha Dog is my fur baby's home away from home!!! My dog was raised during Covid when I was working from home. Wanted to give him the opportunity to socialize with other dogs so enrolled him in Aloha Dog. Cried the first time we dropped him off but the friendly staff, live video feed on social media, and doggy birthday parties convinced us that this was just the place for him. He's always so happy to head over to Aloha Dog and we suspect he loves the friendly staff more than us. They also offering grooming services and overnight boarding. Thank you Aloha Dog for all that you do!!!! read more

Aloha Dog - Another party at Aloha Dog!!!! So much fun!!! - Pet Sitting Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Wonderful team taking care of our furbabies!! % caring kind loving. And clean careful so no illness. read more

I dropped my dog Maltese/ Pom mix off fo be groomed and when I picked her up I was shocked at her appearance. She looked like she had been shaved. It has been 3 days and she cant stop scratching. HER SKIN IS SO IRRITATED AND PINK FROM THE CLOSENESS OF THE CUT. She is so miserable and I feel so sad for her. I dont think I would ever take her back. read more

Molly loves her haircut ! She is so happy Naoka groomed her so nicely. Thank you!! I will see you again soon. read more

Aloha Dog - Molly loves her new hair cut! - Pet Sitting Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I tried to book an appointment and it was the strangest experience. My dog had been here once to see a groomer named Hae. When I called today to rebook with her, they told me that she had quit. I said I was fine with seeing anybody else but I guess nobody is accepting new clients. They called back to say that somebody was accepting new clients but because their next appointment isn't until July, they didn't want to do it because my dog would be too matted. I then told them that I have him groomed every week and petco (just a brush and bath) and I brush him myself regularly. They still refused to take him. Save yourself the trouble and don't call. This all could have been avoided with a polite "I apologize but your groomer no longer works here and the rest of our groomers are no longer accepting new clients." read more

I gave this place 2 stars because the front desk girl (the Asian one with the blonde hair and cut bob) was really sweet and nice. We tried this place because they had good reviews AND it's like a 5-10 minute drive from our condo in kakaako. My one year old Pomeranian needed a cut and we decided to take her here. The groomer was nice, although I could barely understand her and it was so loud in there with all the dogs barking. She cut our baby's fur the way we wanted it... not too short on the body, keep the tail trimmed, and can cut around her face shorter. She did just that. Our baby looked so cute. I loved it... initially. Fast forward to about 20 minutes after we got home. I was looking at our dog... her left eye seems to be smaller in appearance. It looked like she was struggling to keep her left side eye open. After further examination, we saw that her left eye was swollen. IT WAS NOT SWOLLEN WHEN WE DROPPED HER OFF. It is noticeably irritated and looks a bit sore for her. We are going to take her to the vet tomorrow to find out EXACTLY WHY it is like that. I recall the groomer mentioning something about our dogs eye being dry. I know I asked her 3 times to repeat herself because I couldn't understand what she was saying and because it was a bit loud in there. I'm thinking she (the groomer) either cut her eye, or she was wiping our dogs eye so roughly that it severely scratched her eye and made it extremely agitated. I'm not sure how I feel about this place. As of right now, I do NOT recommend bringing your fur baby here UNLESS you KNOW the person who is grooming your dog. Please see pictures of BEFORE grooming and AFTER. take a look at her left eye. read more

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Brought in our 8 lb Pomeranian 3 times. First 2 appointments were fine. Better than petco but nothing to really to note anything extra. They do a good job. Couldn't decide between 3 to 4 stars. This place was recommended to us by our neighbor and was told they were good with troubled dogs but the 3rd time we got the boot lol. On our dog's 3rd visit, I got a call 2 hours into the grooming that our dog didn't want to get groomed that day lol when we went to pick her up, they were only able to bath her, no cut. Theb they told us they won't be able to take her anymore :( They were really polite about it so I appreciate that. So if you have a trouble dog (no matter how small), this place is not for you. read more

I have a one year old pup that I am trying to find a nice quality groomer for. I tried aloha dog for the first time in YEARS and sad to say I was disappointed. When I first arrived outside they all just stared at me as if they didn't know they were taking a grooming that morning. Someone finally came out to welcome me and consult with me. I told them I wanted a round puppy face and trim his hair about an inch. When I came to pick him up, I automatically pointed out several things wrong with his cut. First of all, I was shocked that they were done in an hour. And yes, it looked like a one hour job. They didn't listen to me at all when it came to his face. You can see the buzzer lines down parts of his body and straight up from his chest to the chin (no round face like I asked) instead, he has pointy cheeks now. Basically, uneven buzzing and not the round face that I asked for. Seemed like a $50 rushed job. I also noticed his paw pads were SUPER red and irritated (picture doesn't do it justice). My dog is a shih Tsu maltese and he is a super calm loveable dog so he's not hard to groom and haven't had any complaints with past groomers. I've had shih Tsu/lasa ahpsos my whole life so I do know a good cut from a bad one and notice all the details. I'm very disappointed with the quality and work from this salon. they lost a potential customer. I wish I read some of these reviews before I went in. read more

Aloha Dog - Irritated paw pads from buzzer. 3 out of 4 paws. - Pet Sitting Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

They got a new groomer, her name is Hae! She did an awesome job on our toy poodles. The groomer messaged me a week ago before the appointment, asked what kind of style do I want for my babies. All staffs are super friendly and communicative, the place is clean, no smell, your dogs will be very well taken care of! Thank you for the great job and treating my pooches so well! read more

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I've gotten my puppy Maxwell groomed here twice. I don't remember the name of the lady who trimmed him the first time, but this time Gio gave my doggy a great summer puppy cut. Each time has been a great experience and my dog is always so relaxed with his tail wagging when I pick him up! This is only Maxwell's 2nd time at the professional groomer but Aloha Dog always somehow keeps him calm. I ask for the haircut, anal trim, ear cleaning, paw shaving, and nail trim. I have a very tiny dog (4lb chihuahua shih tzu mix) and I was worried at first because he does not like strangers... but every time Aloha Dog tells me Maxwell did a great job. I am surprised but I will take their word for it haha. read more

Aloha Dog - After haircut with Gio at Aloha Dog :) - Pet Sitting Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Finally! A pet boarding and grooming shop located right in the heart of Ward area. Aloha Dog is behind ALTRES and next door to Wrenchy's Auto mechanic. The staff was very friendly and as I entered the lobby I see happy doggies roaming around freely, Aloha Dog is a cage free boarding company. It's very clean inside and prices are very reasonable. Go check them out! read more

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I have an incredibly shy puppy and was very hesitant to take him to a daycare, worrying that it would be too stressful of an environment. But with the love and attention that the employees give, it's now his favorite place to go. I have so much appreciation for everything they do. They really treat your dog like family and make daycare a fun place. read more

Discriminate based on dog breeds. I have a pomsky less than 15 pounds. They wouldn't set up an evaluation for daycare based on the breed, no other reason given. read more

Picture is worth a thousand words. Face by the snout is uneven. Much shorter on one side... Need I say more? I think not! P.S. Not clear in the pic, Loki's ears are uneven as well. Woe is my dog! read more

Aloha Dog - Uneven by the snout. Right side is cut more... - Pet Sitting Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Love Aloha Dog! Everyone is so nice and kind here, and our puppy always comes out with such a cute haircut! He's kind of skittish, which makes it more difficult to groom than other puppies (I'd imagine) but they still manage to do an excellent job. They even take a cute picture of him after he's done! You get a 10% discount if you book your next appointment within the next 8 weeks at pickup. read more

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Stay away from this inhuman doggie daycare. Purchased a doggie daycare package of 10 before the lockdown used once. The whole state went into stay home order. After everything open I called and ask about my ticket thinking they will honor. I spoke to them very nicely the lady called me back after speaking to the owner left a message to say the tickets only valid for 3 or 4 months. I was try to explain how special this situation was. After 5 hours later the owner called and say okay they will let me use the tickets. Like they're doing me a favor. We have been going there for daycare for 3 years. I was disgusted by the way they do business during difficult times. I personally don't think they care about my dog. By going there for 3 years my dog is not excited to check in there. That says a lot. read more

I normally take Kobe to a different groomers closer to my home however, they were booked out 2 weeks. A girlfriend of mine took her dog to Aloha Dog and her dog had an adorable grooming so I thought I'd try it. I mistakenly parked in the lot next door but no one complained. Now I know that you can pull right up front. When you walk in they do doggy day care so there was a bunch of dogs in there. I only noticed when I picked up Kobe a dog that kept on barking. I told myself it would drive me crazy like Chinese water torture if I had to hear that barking all day. Anyway, Kobe was really happy when I picked him up and the groomer said he did really well and stared in her eyes the entire time. I got 20% off for our first time grooming plus another 10% off for the next time if I booked his next appointment within 8 weeks. Done! If Kobe's happy, I'm happy and he really liked his groomer so I reserved her for next time. I also read in other reviews that if you go through the evaluation then 2 hours after full grooming is free for the day care side. This is helpful if you are running late. A strong Yay to try out Aloha Dog. read more

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Just like finding a good veterinarian, when you find a good groomer, you stick with them. Manami and her staff continue to provide excellent doggie day care and grooming for our precious little pomeranian-papillon. There weren't as many dogs in the daycare area 5 years ago, but that just means that more people are bringing their dogs to Aloha Dog for daycare or grooming because of word of mouth or good reviews. We've even left our dog overnight when we went to Aulani for a weekend and our dog was wagging her tail when we picked her up. There's a large picture window at front of door where owners peek in when picking up their precious pups. It's so funny to watch all the dogs turn towards the window and start barking. But when your dog sees you at the window, she hops and spins around and gets excited knowing that you're there to pick her up. Keep up the good work, Aloha Dog! Mahalo for taking care of our Buttons. read more

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Aloha Dog is an awesome place to get your dog groomed. My long haired chihuahua, Milo, was long overdue for a grooming--especially with all the covid craziness. He was a little scared when I left him, but he does have a bit of social anxiety. He was sooo happy when I came to pick him up and he looked adorable!!! I can't help but smile when I see him with his new cut. Bonus: he smelled like a puppy after.Bring your pup to aloha dog, you won't be disappointed! read more

Aloha Dog - Post hair-cut Milo! - Pet Sitting Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Let me start by saying I have been loyal customers to aloha dog for years! But recently the last time I took my dog to get fully groomed, she was cut way too short and got clipper burned; which caused me to have to take her to the vet for skin treatment. I was very disappointed, and I feel sorry for my dog since she has been wearing Elizabeth collar due to what has happened. Due to this I decided not to go back. I strongly recommend in advance to specify how you want your dog cut with a picture. read more

I took my Westie to Aloha Dog for grooming for the first time today. Not only was it 20% off, but the groomers did an amazing job! My West Highland Terrier looks absolutely amazing. I brought her in brown and looking something like the swamp creature, she came back to me less than an hour and a half later white and with silky smooth hair! The owner and staff are extremely friendly and willing to go the extra mile in answering questions you may have and getting to know the owners! I've already booked my Westies next appointment! read more

Aloha Dog - Westie grooming - Pet Sitting Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Aloha Dog then so disappointed.My dog has long hair (shin-Tsuda). When he was back home lot of hair balls. All over - I was asking. She never take care long hair dogs. Very poor work. read more

Arigato gozaimasu!! This is my first time here bringing my golden retriever. They did an excellent job. His grooming has a very natural look about him. The staff are the cutest and kindest people I've ever met! They are all so loving and caring and it shows in their work and my happy big guy. The name really suits the business. P.S. I'm sorry my big guy scared you while walking him down the stairs!! :) read more

Aloha Dog - Rodney's first real groomer. As you can see, he's very handsome after his new do! - Pet Sitting Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I was nervous about getting my puppy's first hair cut and was hesitant to book a second appointment. But as soon as I saw my puppy come out with his new haircut, I was so happy, I booked a second appointment. The staff was great. Parking was hard to find at drop off but parking for pick up was not a problem. read more

Aloha Dog - Puppy cut. Happy boy! - Pet Sitting Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I am always happy with the experience I receive from Aloha Dog! The staff are so kind and makes me and my dog, Bear, feel welcomed every time. Plus, they are the best at getting his grooming done perfectly! The post grooming photo is an added value. read more

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So far, our favorite groomer! Walked in and saw a whole bunch of cute dogs running around the room. Kuma was surprisingly at ease; he normally get's worked up around other dogs. The pictures speak for the cut...perfect! We had "Rae" for the grooming, and she said he was such a good boy. Your first visit you get 20% off, then if you book the same day within the next 8 weeks, you get 10% off. We had a not so good experience with another groomer, so we are definitely sticking with this one. Rae knew Pomeranians and the risks of cutting their hair too short. We took her advice and are so happy. Kuma is happy too! read more

Aloha Dog - Happy boy! - Pet Sitting Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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My dog starts pawing at the windows when he realizes where we are. He LOVES Aloha Dog. He is almost one year old right now so has tons of puppy energy which he's allowed to let out in this safe space with endless amounts of friends. The workers are so caring. Sometimes my Kenny is TOO excited to eat, so one of the workers hand fed him, thinking that's how he's fed at home (he's not-he's no princess). I know he can be rascal because he's so young and energetic but they handle him really well. He's pooped by the time I bring him home. They do an initial 2 hour observation where they make sure the dogs are not aggressive, territorial, etc. And they let you know if your dog has passed evaluation. Prices are extremely reasonable. I usually get the 10 day pass for 280. I drop him off at 7:15 and pick him up around 4-5pm. Money well spent and I LOVE seeing pictures of him playing with all his friends throughout the day. read more

So I got off to a rough start at Aloha Dog when one of the groomers did a sub par job. After contacting them and speaking with the owner, she did everything in her power to make it right, giving me a refund and another cut/bath for free. The customer service at Aloha Dog is amazing, the groomers here really do care about the quality of their work and do try whatever it takes to make their customers happy. I'm so happy I found Aloha Dog and look forward to taking Riley to them for all his grooming needs! read more

Aloha Dog - Riley's Easter photo after his full grooming back in April - Pet Sitting Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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#BEST place for doggie daycare and Grooming! My Bichpoo to play here, especially with staff read more

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We took our dog to day care at Aloha Dog a number of times and finally decided to stop sending our dog there. I received a voicemail saying that our dog played in feces and was given grooming services. This was the second time I received this type of message. My dog very well could have been playing in feces, which may require cleaning to keep the other dogs clean but the way they handled the situation was very poor. When I finally had the time to call and find out more, I asked the girl who answered the phone whether it was our dog's feces or another dog's. She asked her coworker, who replied "we don't know." They sensed where I was getting at and the girl quickly replied it was our dog's and that we had to pay for grooming. I told her I heard what her coworker responded. She tried to cover it up by saying another other coworker said that it my dog's. If that coworker saw it, why didn't they clean it up before this happened? I pay for day care so that my dog is being taken care of. If they leave dog feces laying around for dogs to play in, this shouldn't be the owners responsibility to pay for grooming services. In the end, they decided to not let us pay for it but that is not the point. It is not good to lie to a customer, especially when the customer can hear the response. read more

They always do a great job w my dog. I can't do her paws (she won't let me), but she lets Aloha Dog do her pawdicure and they do a fabulous job every time. Plus a 10% discount if you book the next appointment right away. read more

More stars!!!! I left my Pom overnight for 3 (yep, three!!!) nights and a basic grooming and he came back happy, soft, and clean! I was so impressed with how great he came out and to my surprise, found an adorable photo of him posing with a 2015 background post-grooming. Thanks Aloha Dog! read more

Aloha Dog - How did they get him to pose like this?! - Pet Sitting Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

My son (8 pound Bichon Mix) loves this place. This is the only place where my son actually gets excited to go to. You should see his face when he is near the building. So I use this place as a special treat for my son. The staff is great, the other dogs are very friendly, and the place smells clean. Other places smell like urine or a mix of urine and chlorine. Grooming: Great prices and up-to-date styles. I've been to other groomers in the island, and I feel that they are the very best in what they do. This is the only place where my son gets groomed and is excited to go back to. The other places, my son will cry and pull away from the door. My advice is to give this place a try and you will stay as loyal as I am. Isn't your dog worth the happiness that he or she gives you? read more

I never thought I would be this much of a yuppie, but when my four-legged child needed to be out of the house for a few hours, I started researching doggy day care. I called three places and decided to check out Aloha Dog because the person that answered the phone was friendly and asked me questions about my dog. Because my fur-child was not so used to socializing, they asked that I bring her in to be checked out by the staff. The staff was very friendly and seemed very familiar with dogs in general. They recommended that I drop her off for about an hour a few days before her day care visit. Her visit was ok - she was a bit nervous and timid, but I think the staff did everything to make my fur-child comfortable from actually keeping her a bit isolated from the other dogs for a little while, and then introducing them slowly to each other. It seemed like they were concerned with the dogs' well-being, and there were several people on hand to help with the handful of dogs. The place was clean, did not smell like there were multiple pets on site, and they have the cutest furniture and stuff that dogs can run around, over, etc. The cost is very very reasonable for daycare so if you're working long hours, this might be an option for your doggy. Best thing was that my dog was so tired from hanging with the other dogs that she actually fell asleep in her crate on my drive home - she never does that! Parking is in the back and a bit of a pain. I would highly recommend and will definitely take my dog there again. The dogs they doggy-sit are all very horribly cute - and it's funny to see the one GSD puppy amongst the westies, bichons, malteses, and the corgis. read more

Because of Covid19- Ollie, our little Maltese, was badly in need of a thorough grooming. We've been coming here for grooming and boarding regularly for years but due to social isolation concerns, it had been over three months since his last appointment. Aloha Dog to the rescue! Upon arriving we found all the necessary safety protocols were in place and the check-in process, smooth and efficient. We were given a courtesy call when Ollie was done. A BIG thank you to his groomer Naoko, who transformed our scruffy Senior dog into a Pup with Pep in his every step! Mahalo to the always smiling and friendly staff at Aloha Dog. read more

I've tried a few grooming places and noticed that my bichon puppy always seemed a little fearful of them. My pup never gets that freaked out look anymore since I started taking him to Aloha Dog for grooming...he always comes back from his appointments smelling/looking great and most importantly, happy. They also have wonderful daycare/boarding services. I recently took a trip and boarded my pup for a week, and their staff posts pictures on Facebook throughout the day so you can check on your dog. I love how the Aloha Dog staff actually interacts with the dogs (unlike other places I've tried where the only human contact the dogs get is when someone comes in to clean up a potty accident) - at Aloha Dog your pup gets tooth brushing, toys, hugs and cuddles from the folks who work there. I would recommend this place to anyone! read more

I just picked up my Samoyed Sage from Aloha Dogs and couldn't be happier. I gave them a dog with red saliva stains and red dirt dust and they gave me back my white dog! Mari even cleaned between her puppy paw pads. She looks great, smells salon clean (yup, put my nose in her fur and gave a good sniff), & no longer has nappy hair! Not only did Mari do a great job, but she was friendly and incredibly sweet! read more

Aloha Dog - A clean and happy Sage! - Pet Sitting Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Here I am writing another review of this wonderful place. My beagle stayed over 2 nights for CAGE FREE boarding. Needless to say she didn't want to even come to me at first. The owner and all the workers are so nice and they really care about all the dogs. Just a tip if you're planning to have your doggie stay there for boarding....they require you to have your dog groomed or at least shampooed while there. They just take extra precaution to ensure that your dog is clean and free of fleas/ticks. So its comforting to know that all the dogs that stay there are checked thoroughly too and your doggie won't come home with any unwanted friends. LOVE Aloha Dog! read more

I couldn't believe how quiet it was when we walked in. All the dogs came up to the window to see who we were, but no one barked!! It was darling to see them all playing and happy. I bought a lei for my mother-in-law's dog by "lei woof". The best gift ever!! It is darling on her--and if you go to the web-site, you'll see more cute pictures. I think I want to work here. Everyone had the aloha spirit. read more