Emily is excellent! She took care of our Goldendoddle puppy and our German shepherd for a whole…read moreweek! She stayed in our studio in the back and kept it clean and even washed the bedding. I'll recommend her to anyone who wants a pet sitter. She texts us with pictures of our dogs and even went on FaceTime so we can actually see our pets and talk to her live. Awesome pet sitter

Emilie took great care of my pup Marty while I was away on vacation for e weeks. She sent constant…read moreupdates and photos. He was a happy boy when I came back home.

Our dogs Vader and Toby came here to do a 1/2 day evaluation and came home sooooo happy and…read moreexhausted (we love that for them). Upon arriving we were greeted with their staff and they explained what would happen throughout the day and asked if we preferred Vader and Toby to stay together. We opted to separate them and we'll probably be sticking with that plan until further notice. Overall, great experience for our dogs and us. Vader and Toby will definitely be coming back

We love Kamaaina K9. Our dogs don't even look back when it's time to leave. We utilize the extended…read morecare service when we go off island and really enjoy the daily updates we receive (with adorable photos). We have one very timid dog who takes a while to trust new humans -- he has fully embraced Kamaaina K9, the staff, and the other doggos (his favorite part) and we feel very comfortable leaving our dogs in their care. They are considerate of our dogs' different personality traits and adjust care accordingly. Grateful for this safe, rewarding space for our pups when we leave.

I am so thankful to have found Tradewinds Pet Suites! I recently went on a 9 day trip, and I was…read moreanxious to leave my two dogs for that time. Tradewinds went above and beyond and provided exemplary care for my boys. Their kennel was spacious and they had an indoor/outdoor run, with my two boys sleeping indoors during the night. They also have a gorgeous, large yard where my dogs were able to have (supervised) playtime each day. I love that the daily playtime is also one-on-one with the caregiver, which is so helpful for dogs who are reactive/wary toward other dogs. The daily update photos on Facebook really put my mind at ease- my pups seemed to be having lots of fun! The facility itself is beautiful, and the staff did wonderfully with my dogs, especially with my anxious dog. They were accommodating of my requests, and worked hard to make both myself and my pups feel at ease. I would 100% recommend Tradewinds to anyone who is looking to board their dogs (and they also offer cat boarding too)!

Our high anxiety dog Bella boarded with TradeWinds Pet Suites over the New Year's holiday which is…read morea huge deal for all involved. With the right meds and diet, I felt comfortable with the level of care we received here. The runs that are offered are top of the line, spacious and both indoor / outdoor. The yard for exercise is huge and the views are stunning. Alex and her team are friendly, intelligent and go the extra mile to ensure you have a pleasant experience. They reached out to me via text and also provided updates on social media which helped alleviate my own anxiety as I was able to see both pictures and videos of Bella during her stay. They took time to play with her, wash her soiled bedding, and got her to take her meds as needed. I definitely recommend TradeWinds Pet Suites to those in need of boarding and would come again as a returning customer. Thank you Alex and Team

THE BEST KEPT SECRET DAYCARE AND BOARDING FOR SMALL DOGS!!!…read more I have to admit, I've been selfishly gatekeeping this place because it is hands down, THE BEST daycare and boarding on the island and I didn't want my baby's spot to be taken up...sorry Aunty Carly! I know a lot of my fellow VIPaws pet parents are also keeping this place on the hush for the same reason. However, since I'm moving soon, I had to do right by its wonderful owner, Carly, and give her the recognition she deserves. I've tried almost every daycare and boarding here, as my fur baby is our child and we want the very best for him. It was good to see what each place had to offer but let me tell you, you will not find another place that comes close to VIPaws. This is "the Punahou" of daycares. They specialize in only taking small dogs 25 lbs and under, which is perfect since our baby is fearful of larger dogs. The sign up process is organized and thorough, taking everything into account. We could tell she was on it and well prepared to care for him whenever we were away. This really put my mind at ease. All her policies/pricing are laid out and upfront so there's no surprises. If you don't read, that's on you. Their reservation based setup makes it easy to drop off/pick up. I've been to places without this and had to wait a while to pick up my dog since there was no reserved time. At VIPaws, I book a set time to drop off/pick up my pup so I can be on my way. I appreciate that! Carly does a tour of the setup on the first day and we were impressed by how clean and secure her home was. Multiple enclosures to ensure your dog's safety, lots of room to run and play, and comfy and clean with no smells at all. The energy there felt so calm and positive. All the pups looked so cute and happy! We love that they're very selective with the dogs they agree to take in, not letting any of the riff raff in. It's like an exclusive private school! She's strict but very loving and we appreciated that vs many other places where they let dogs run wild, pee everywhere, bark their heads off, etc. Not only can your dog pick up bad habits but it also really stressed my baby out. This was a welcomed change of environment. We could tell from the tour that this was going to be an amazing experience for our pup. VIPaws took excellent care of my baby every time he joined them for daycare/sleepovers. He can be a little nervous being away from us but it didn't take long for his nervous shakes to turn into tail wags. He would do excited tippy taps whenever we made the turn to her home, ecstatic about where he was about to go. He never did this for any of the other places we've tried! We ended up enrolling him in regular daycares because he would pout and get depressed when he didn't get to go. From a dog that had separation anxiety to this, there was no denying how much he loved it there. At VIPaws, we really felt that he was more than just a number. She took the time to really get to know him and knew things about his personality, likes/dislikes and quirks that even my own Mom didn't know about him. We could tell he truly felt comfortable, willing to show her his true self and thriving in the environment they create. The level of care and commitment they take for each dog is outstanding. In a short period of time, we could tell from his consistent daycare that he was not only loving his time there, but becoming a better behaved pup. Our baby learned manners and started coming home more balanced and well-behaved. Before VIPaws, he would get leash reactive on our neighborhood walks but since joining VIPaws, he got rid of that behavior right before our eyes...we were amazed! And she doesn't even charge for training, which in my opinion is a steal!! With everything you get, her prices are incredibly fair! We loved her insights shared via daily text message/pics. He always looked so happy! She is extremely knowledgeable and her advice helped us to be the best parents. I loved her honesty, letting us know the good with the bad. It was helpful to know areas we could improve on and got us excited when those improvements started coming to life. We would much rather have that than the generic "he did great" responses we got from several other places we've tried. With VIPaws, I could trust they'd tell me the truth on how my dog really was doing. VIPaws not only helped us care for our dog when we were away but also helped transform him into a confident, social, well balanced canine citizen. He has so many friends and we love seeing him live his best life! We've recommended them to our friends and they've raved about having the same experiences with their dogs. We are so grateful for all the time and attention she invested in him. This place is truly magical and such a gem. Trust me, VIPAWS IS THE BEST!!! Thank you Aunty Carly and Uncle Billy for all you did for us! We won't forget you!

Hi Carly & Billy, I…read morewanted to thank you both for what you provide for all our fur babies. Cherish & Sasha are much better at home. I've been out sick from work for the last 2 days but still able to take them on morning walks. They seem more calm and are not aggressive whenever we pass or are approaching other dogs. In fact they don't react at all when other dogs start barking or lunging towards our direction. When we are home there is no tension like we used to have. I have to remind myself to get up and correct them when they're overly barking at the mailman or people walking past the house. The entire household, humans and animals seem to be more at peace and relaxed , it's very nice. Thank you again.

My chow chows were neglected during the last month of my pregnancy and three months after the birth…read moreof my baby girl. Their fur got so matted I knew I needed professional help. I called around to get them groomed. Two places flat out refused to groom them because they are chows. When I contacted Maikai via yelp, Lita was agreeable to get them groomed and scheduled my appointment. The appointment day and time came and no groomer showed up. I called Lita who told me she'd find out what happened. She called me back within half hour and let me know the groomer got bitten at the previous appointment and wasn't able to make it. She offered to reschedule the appointment and we did. I wasn't there for the rescheduled appointment and was worried my dogs would be temperamental since they never been groomed by an outsider, but it was my husband who got temperamental since he didn't understand what needed to be done. My mom was there to alleviate concerns and told me the groomer did the best she could. Because they were matted, the only option was a shave. My mom said the groomer took her time and really cared about her work. After the grooming was done, I received a call from Lita who discussed with me how the grooming went. I appreciate the call since I couldn't be there and I'm the primary caregiver to my boys. I give them five stars because 1. They took my boys in when other places wouldn't, 2. My mom said the groomer took care in grooming them, 3. Lita was professional in communication, 4. They're chows chows, not the easiest breed to groom because of fur and temperament, 5. They came to the house which made it easier to handle my boys. I hope to use them again in the future, but with my boys fur in better shape the next time around.

What can ii say? Maika'i mobile grooming is AMAZING!!! I messaged Lalita (owner) inquiring about…read moreservices and she responded instantly thru YELP. She immediately was able to set an appointment to accommodate my schedule (after work @530). My Lilo has been going to PetSmart to get groomed but the last couple times it wasnt a successful visit :(. Her nails were getting long n she gets very excited around other dogs, so I turned to YELP as usual n found Maika'i Pet Sitting n Mobile Grooming. Lalita and April came promptly at 530 if not a couple minutes early. They dont have a mobile truck so they do use your yard to do their services, but thats not a problem because it made Lilo feel even more comfortable at home. As Lalita and April began Lilo immediately took to both of them n they were able to get to work. She got a basic service of a bathe, nail clipping, and ear cleaning. Lilo enjoyed every minute of it. They also mentioned that not only do they have house sitting, they do drop in services if ur on vacation as well:). You best believe I will be calling them again for Lilo's SPA treatment as ii called it:))) Give them a try you wont be disappointed:))

If reincarnation is real, in my next life I'm coming back as a dog and joining WolfPack Adventures…read more Just putting it out into the universe. My beagle Zippy has gone twice, and the pics get me sooooo jealous! I'd tag along if I could. WolfPack Adventures does a fantastic job of screening dogs, ensuring no behavioral issues all around. They provide pickup and drop off, and share a folder of pics at end of day.

We have been sending Tako to Wolfpack Adventures for a year now after our regular day care provider…read moreretired. He only goes once a week for now & is always excited to see Max or Peter when they pick him up. They are also one of the few day care services that provide pick up/drop off service in town, which is so convenient. They provide hiking adventures for the pack & social time at the house which ensures my dog comes home tired & happy. He gets along great with the rest of the pack so he has a great time. Nikki, Peter & the entire crew at Wolfpack Adventures take really good care of the doggos & always ensure they have a fun day of socializing & exercising. Thank you all!

We did a 2-week board and train with Kehau at Hele Mai K9 for our golden doodle, Luca, and we had a…read moregreat experience! Kehau first met with us to get to know Luca and understand his personality and needs, which we really appreciated. She handled both pick up and drop off, which was especially helpful since we were going on vacation. Throughout the entire process, she communicated with us consistently and sent updates, which gave us so much peace of mind. Luca is basically a family member, so feeling comfortable and trusting the person caring for him meant everything to us. Luca has definitely shown improvement since the training and while we're still working on things at home, we can already see the difference. We looked into other trainers before deciding and I'm so glad we chose Kehau :) She came highly recommended by a close friend, and now I completely understand why. I would absolutely recommend her services to anyone considering board and train.

This review is not for boarding or training as it turns out we did not need it after all. But I did…read morewant to review Hele Mai K9/Kehau on her responsiveness to my inquiry. There was a chance I was going to need boarding for a dog and I inquired first via Yelp. As it is cumbersome to communicate solely on Yelp, Kehau asked if we could move to text. From there we were able to discuss timing of our potential boarding needs. Kehau was professional and responsive and I really appreciate the level of service she provided even before we were a client.

Dogwalker Etc. has been an absolute lifesaver for our family. They provide excellent, reliable, and…read moretruly professional dog-sitting services. We have a large female German Shepherd (who has a very small circle of trust) and a small Pomeranian, and they are wonderful with both--patient, attentive, and clearly experienced with different personalities and needs. They always show up exactly when they say they will, which gives us total peace of mind. After every visit, they send photos and updates, and it's obvious they spend quality time playing with our dogs and making sure they are comfortable, cared for, and happy. It's not easy to find someone you can fully trust with your pets, especially when anxiety is involved, but Dogwalker Etc. consistently goes above and beyond. We highly recommend them to anyone looking for dependable, compassionate pet care.

If you love your dog like a family member then you can trust the staff of Dogwalker etc. They…read morealways do their best to accommodate our needs and have been flexible with our family plans. It is very easy to communicate and we love the report from each visit. My son also uses the company and he recently added a puppy to the family. They have been so helpful with helping us out especially during the early months. We trust them with our babies because we know they love them like we do and they care for them when we are not able to be there.

We love NOLA Pet Services! I wouldn't trust anyone else in my house with my high maintenance dog. I…read morehad such a peace of mind while traveling back to the mainland knowing Cooper was being taken care of. I don't think he wanted me to come back. Thank you, Tasia and Ulu!

They do a great job, are very flexible & reliable, & make it very easy to use them on subsequent…read moretimes.

Joni had always been so very helpful. She is knowledgeable abt the products and what my chickens…read moreand ducks would need and like as treats! I appreciate her carrying my heavy bag of feed into my car! Small business...huge customer service!

Her customer service by the owner is awesome, she knows her business, the merchandise is expanding…read moremore and more and the prices are very affordable, excellent "mom and pop" store.