We did a 2-week board and train with Kehau at Hele Mai K9 for our golden doodle, Luca, and we had a great 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. read more

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This review is not for boarding or training as it turns out we did not need it after all. But I did want 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. read more

Kehau took care of our dog Cash, while we were out of town and we couldn't have asked for a better experience. Cash got sick while we were away and Kehau handled everything with so much care and professionalism. She kept us in the loop, made sure he was comfortable and gave us total peace of mind. She even picked him up from our house at the start and dropped him off at the end which was especially helpful since our flight home was delayed. Kehau was flexible and kind and it was clear she truly cares about Cash's well being. It's never easy leaving your pet, but knowing he was in such loving, capable hands made all the difference. We're so thankful for her and will definitely be reaching out again for future trips! read more

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Great response time, friendly and good customer service. Unfortunately I wasn't able to experience the service but I will with the next pup

We brought our 1-year-old French Bulldog Cloud to Aunty Kehau for board and training, and the experience has been amazing. Our pup came in with a lot of attitude--hyper, stubborn, and only willing to listen when food was involved. Despite all that, Aunty Kehau handled him so well. She was incredibly patient, gave him the time and attention he needed, and really understood his personality. We appreciated how she kept us updated throughout the process. She sent photos and videos so we could see his progress. He now sleeps in his crate throughout the night, able to settle on his own, and listens to commands so much better. We can honestly see a huge improvement, and he's overall a much happier and more manageable dog. We're so grateful for the work she put in and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trainer who truly cares. read more

I was in need of a dog boarding service for my little guy, Simba. Although I needed a sitter desperately, I didn't want to board him at a large facility. I was afraid that he wouldn't get the attention and care that I wanted him to have. My search led me to Hele Mai K9. Kehau, the owner, was responsive and made the whole process a breeze, from pick up to drop off. My initial consultation with Kehau and how she reacted with Simba, convinced me that she was my pick for Simba's care away from home. Kehau kept me informed of how Simba was doing at his temporary home with messages and pictures. He came home happy, healthy, and tired. That tells me that he was kept active and received lots of love and attention. I will be using the boarding services of Hele Mai K9 exclusively. Mahalo Kehau for providing a much needed service. read more

Kehau is an absolute lifesaver! Our first dog and new puppy were not getting along and could not be left alone for any amount of time for safety reasons. We sent our puppy to Board & Train for two weeks and the progress made was incredible! Kehau was able to channel his high energy and teach him basic commands and discipline while still keeping his playful personality. She sent daily pictures, videos, and updates so we never had to worry or wonder about anything. She also did training with us so we could reinforce everything once our puppy came home. Both dogs get along great now and our house is so much more peaceful! We knew it was worth every penny after just one day of having our pup home. We fully trust Kehau with our fur babies and can't thank her enough for taking care of our boys! read more

A long overdue update - I've now sent Liko back to Kehau twice for boarding! The first was over a long weekend. At that point, my pup had entered what I'd say was a "rebellious, teenage" phase and was giving me attitude when it came to following commands. I let Kehau know at pick-up and following discussion of his behavior throughout the weekend, I ultimately decided to extend his stay for a refresher of what he learned during his board & train. He returned home a lot more well-behaved; his extended stay really helped to reinforce the commands he had learned before. His second stay was a very last-minute request. I was in a pinch and needed boarding services for Liko for 2 weeks while I moved. Kehau was very accommodating and was able to take him in. As always - she sent photo, video, and text updates of what he was up to and how he was doing. Upon his return home and over the course of this transition she's gone out of her way to check in on the two of us - for that I've been extremely grateful! Raising Liko has truly taken a village and I'm so thankful that Kehau is a part of ours! There's no one I trust more to care for my pup. read more

Bibingka was well taken care of when she was with Kehau. I was nervous leaving her with anyone for a week, but Kehau answered all my concerns. She provided regular updates showing me how Bibingka was adjusting and playing nicely with the other dogs. I didn't have to worry at all, Bibingka was in capable and caring hands. Bibingka is already going back for another stay next week! read more

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I would like to thank Boo's aunty Kehau for baby sitting him. She did an awesome job. Also she was available when I was in need of a sitter. Thank you very much aunty Kehau and I'll see you again.. Boo the old man! read more

Kehau is fantastic. She is genuine, reliable, and overall a great person. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her and will absolutely be having Kashe stay with her again when necessary. Thank you always! read more

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Kehau recently boarded our 18 month old Golden Doodle for 4 days while we were out of town, and we were extremely pleased with her services. She kept us updated thru texts each day with videos and photos of Kona so we could enjoy our vacation knowing he was in good hands. She also gave us updates on his mood, sleeping, appetite, and daily routines which showed me she really cares about the dogs that she watches over. We loved that she taught him a new training command that helps get him into our car effortlessly. This has been such a nice blessing everyday since coming back from the time spent with Kehau. It's clear our Kona was well taken care of so we highly recommend Hele Mai K9 for your dog's training and boarding needs. read more

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Kehau was wonderful with our Scrappy. This review is long overdue. She's helped us with training, and we've used her boarding service as well. She provided regular updates and photos. It really gave me peace of mind knowing my baby was with someone so nurturing and reliable. She is absolutely awesome! I highly recommend her services to anyone! read more

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We were really in a pinch as our normal boarding services at a vet clinic was all filled up and our family trip to the mainland was fast approaching. After doing a Yelp search and getting zero results from other services I received a text from Kehau saying she was available. What a lifesaver! Very professional, efficient and extremely responsive it was a super easy and fun process to work with her and her great kids! From start to finish Kehau provided detailed updates and pictures via text while we were away of our dear Chloe (labradoodle). Our son missed her the most and greatly appreciated the awesome pictures (see below) that Kehau provided. It was super comforting to know that Chloe was being well taken care of and looked after while we were away. The pics showed that she was her normal happy self. There was a small health issue (preexisting) with Chloe that Kehau monitored and tried to remedy as best as she could and even gave tips on how to help Chloe when she gets back home with us. We can truly tell that Kehau cares and is also very knowledgeable about animals. We will DEFINITELY be using Kehau's services going forward and she has replaced our old boarding service as the first to call when we need help in the future. Thank you so much Kehau and Ohana!! read more

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Im very grateful for Kehau's excellent doggie boarding care. She responded back quickly with a quote (Prices were fair and cheaper than the other doggie daycares) and Inital set up appointment was easy. She came to my house to assess my 2 dogs and went over boarding requirments and details (Ex Dogs to free roam durring the day and sleep in kennels at night, bring dog food, collars and leash etc). On 1st day of boarding she came to my house to pick them up and throughout the trip she updated me on how they were doing and even sent nice photos of them. I was able to enjoy our family vacation, knowing that the dogs were in great care. When we came back from the trip Kehau even dropped them off at my house! Her doggie transport service was so helpful and was great having one less thing to worry about. Im really greatful to Kehau and her family for giving my fur babies a home away from home. Will definitely reach out again for future dog boarding. Thank you Kehau and family!! read more

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I boarded my dog with Kehau for the second time and she did an amazing job keeping my dog safe and healthy. She provided updates with photos and kept me informed of everything that was going on. I highly recommend Helen Mai K9 to anyone looking for a reliable, knowledgeable, and friendly sitter. read more

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I HIGHLY recommend Kehau to friends & family! I completed the 2-week board & train program for my 5 month old mini aussie golden doodle puppy who had the hardest time learning how to crate train and had separation anxiety. It was to the point that I always had to be in sight or he had to be with another person or he'd bark his head off for hours straight. He is now a happy puppy who knows how to go into his crate now on demand! Not only that, but he is now even more disciplined which is important for my personal lifestyle, as I am always out & about with him around other people and pets. I really enjoyed that Kehau takes the time to train 1:1 everyday, has them sleep in her home and interact with her family & own personal dogs, and takes them out to parks, the mall, and even to the beach to work in different environments & on different commands to help solidify the training! As a first time pet owner, I didn't know what to expect, but Kehau made the process very simple and easy and helped relieved my anxiety with my puppy being gone for 2 weeks. She was also very communicative whenever I had questions before, during, and after his training and she can easily be called or texted if I have any questions. During his training, I received a daily update with pictures and a video of what was worked on the activities of the day. Upon his return, Kehau took the time to train me what my puppy had learned during his session and how to easily upkeep the training at home. Not only have I noticed a tremendous difference in his demeanor, but other family & friends have also! If I ever plan to go on trips, I plan to utilize her boarding services to help continue to build upon & maintain my puppy's training. Thank you so much Kehau & family for welcoming my puppy into your home the last 2 weeks! read more

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I have used Mililani Dog Walkng services twice already and both times were extremely happy on how they took care of my pup. The first time Kehau had an emergency come up at the last minute but put me in touch with one her colleagues who took excellent care of him. Keahu watched my pup for the 2nd time and provided excellent care when we went on a 2 week vacation. She gave me text updates on his status and sent me wonderful pictures of him having fun or taking a nap! I highly recommend Kehau and her services and will definitely use her services again on our next trip! read more

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Kehau is awesome. She cared for our 2 Frenchies for 8 days while we were on vacation. Our 2 boys are not the easiest to care for with the typical Frenchie health/allergy issues. She sent us daily updates with photos and she even picked them up/dropped them off. She was super pleasant to work with. The boys were probably sad that they had to come home! I am so happy that I found her and my family will definitely be using her for our future vacations. read more

I have my Frenchies go to Aunty Kehau for boarding for close to 2.5 weeks and came back happy and well cared for. Being that they are only 10 months old, Kehau provided some basic training and some structures to have them well adjusted at her home. It was a peace of mind having them there. It is like we have a vacation and my puppies have summer camp. Highly recommended for boarding, training, and walking services. read more

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We did boarding training with Kehau for our golden retriever in December for two weeks. He was about 2.5 years old so on the verge of being stubborn in his habits, but he came back a completely different doggo in the best way. During the experience, Kehau was great about updating our family with daily reports, videos, and pictures. Even two months later, she's still checking in to see how he's adjusting. read more

This review is long overdue. We had our puppy board with Kehau for 10 days during Christmas/New Years this year. Our regular sitter, who usually watches him in our home was unavailable. I saw a post Kehau made on the NextDoor app, advertising her boarding & training services and I reached out to her. She responded to my message promptly, answered my questions, provided me pricing info and set up an introductory meeting with us to feel out the disposition of our puppy (he's the sweetest Cavi). I am that dog mom who dotes on and worries about their fur baby. So I was really nervous to have someone other than our regular sitter take care of him. He also had never slept away from home. However, upon meeting Kehau, she immediately made me feel at ease and our puppy took to her immediately. She is well organized and ensures every dog is current and up to date with vaccinations before their stay. She does watch multiple dogs at a time and so for safety reasons, she does kennel them for specific activities (like eating and sleeping or if they will be home alone). Since our puppy is not regularly kenneled, she explained to me how to acclimate him in advance. She stayed in contact with me after the initial meeting to see how his crate training was going and was very patient in answering all my question leading up to his stay. She provided pick up and drop off service, which was extremely helpful for us since we were traveling the same day. During his stay, she sent me regular text updates and photos, which further eased my mind. I could tell he was being well taken care of and loved on. I cannot recommend Kehau enough!! She is kind and professional and clearly very knowledgeable about training, obedience, and the behavior of dogs. She also provides a loving and affectionate home environment for your fur baby. And her services are VERY reasonable. read more

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This has to be one of the best investments I've made so far. Kehau was amazing! We were nervous about leaving our little guy during a family trip, but she was highly recommended by others. We decided to do boarding school for our CRAZY boy and the results continue to impress us. Kehau kept us on the loop during the entire boarding time while we were away. We received daily videos and pictures of the progress, and updates which made it easier for us, since this was our first time away from him. Best past, she took the time to provide us with the tools to continue with his development at home. Our little guy is only 5 months, so it's impressive to see him behave and listen so well. I am so excited to continue working with her. I cannot recommend her enough! read more

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My family and I went on a two week trip and wanted to ensure our fur-baby, Gronk, was well cared for. It was our first time being apart from him for more than a few hours. When we contacted Kehau, we scheduled an at home visit where we were able to meet and she was able to assess Gronk's temperament. She thoroughly explained what to expect, what was needed, other pets that will be staying with her, and even sent follow up messages and reminders. We had no issues with communication as she was quick to respond. During our trip, she sent daily updates and pictures which we absolutely loved. We looked forward to them everyday on our trip. I have no idea how she got Gronk to stay still and smile for pictures! Her care for our fur-baby gave us piece of mind while we were away. read more

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Kehau did the 2 week boarding school training with our Ellie back in April 2022 and has also boarded her while we were on vacation in November 2022. (Ellie just turned one) Boarding school changed Ellie for the better and has made us much happier pet parents going through this cute but crazy puppy stage. While on vacation, Kehau was able to brush up on some of those boarding school commands and also fixed a few other habits Ellie picked up that we couldn't figure out how to stop such as putting her head on our laps for attention. Other than the training, Kehau was always responsive if we had any questions, would send daily updates when she was boarding training, and even when we asked for an update on what they're up to while we were on vacation she'd send the best pictures of Ellie (attached to this review). Highly recommend her for any of your doggie needs for training and/or boarding. read more

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My very stubborn doxie is trainable after all. Auntie Kehau, ensured Maestro had his basic commands and stirred him away from distractions. Kehau provided daily updates with pictures and videos of Maestro to allow our family to see his constant progression. Her updates became a family bonding time, both locally and in the mainland. Prior to being trained by Auntie Kehau, Maestro would bark at cats and birds, he is doing so much better and knows that he doesn't need to pay any attention. I highly recommend Kehau, because she provides your babies with the extra attention. read more

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I'm totally satisfied with the results Kehau had excellent communication with me on Lia's progress and training my puppy is a different dog now I would highly recommend Kehau and I'm so glad I did Her giving my puppy the basics has given me the ground work for me to work with my puppy BTW my puppy is a 8 month old Maltipoo read more

We had a wonderful experience! Our frenchie has a lot of energy and Kehau gave him lots of attention! The photo and video updates were great. Knowing that our dog was well taken care of made our vacation off island even more enjoyable. read more

Kehau's care of my dog was exceptional! She provided constant updates and pictures on what a great time my dog was having. We will definitely use her services in the future and recommend her services without question. read more

We love sending our dog, Hoku, to Kehau for boarding when we have to leave for trips. Hoku is comfortable with Kehau and enjoys being with her. Kehau sends us updates on how she's doing and pictures of Hoku when they go walking around the neighborhood. I would highly recommend Kehau at Hele Mai K9 to watch your dog. read more

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Been searching for a place to board our dog last minute and everyone was booked. Came across this business and they had a spot open! Messaged and the owner Kehau responded so fast! She is very responsive to messages and I was able to have her watch our dog last minute. She's very friendly and lovable with our dog. She also is very flexible and works with clients to make it an easy process for dropping off and picking up. Thank you Kehau read more

With me worrying about Luna while my husband and I went on a trip for about 2 weeks. I am glad we found this place to take care of Luna. My in laws can't take care of because she is scared of them. My mom usually takes care of her while we on trips but we went together. So, having the relief on getting text messages on how she is doing is great. Luna is a special dog compare to my other dogs I worry more about her since she is skittish about loud noises and some people. read more

Kehau is awesome. She took care of our super active puppy for 17 days while we were away on our trip. We came back and Blue was a totally different dog. Throughout our trip she updated us everyday with pictures, videos and updates on his training. read more

Kehau was the best thing that every happened to me and my Lab Belle. I have a good dog who loves everyone, but she doesn't have good manners. She didn't know her place during meals and walking wasn't enjoyable because she pulled so much. I was always on guard because Belle would jump up on people. Belle is an 8 year old 90lb Labrador Retriever, so she often scared people who are leery of large dogs. We moved to Hawaii 2 years ago from Pennsylvania, so it was a big adjustment for my middle-aged lab. This past January I boarded Belle with Kehau for 17 days; Kehau worked with Belle inside and out improving her manners, leash walking and knowing her place. Upon my return, I took Belle on a walk and was amazed at how enjoy it was! Belle stayed by my side, didn't pull, ignored the cats, dogs and other walkers. Kehau provided daily updates with pictures and videos of Belle. I wasn't interested in boarding with a kennel and was thrilled to find Kehau! She and her family welcomed Belle into their home. Belle returned calm, happy and in good health! I highly recommend Mililani Dog Walking Services. For any of your fur baby's needs for training and/or boarding, do yourself and your dog a favor and call Kehau today! read more

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Kehau is amazing! She is super sweet and easy to work with. Our puppy responded to her really well and her teachings were very simple and effective. When we were teaching our dog, she was very good at directing us when we made mistakes and helping us improve with our dog. She was persistent until our dog learned the command, and was very patient. Ever since her lessons, our puppy Kona responds to our commands and is a lot more calm. We are very happy with our lessons. Thank you Kehau!! read more

Kehau is always patient and has such a great rapport with dogs and humans. I trust her completely with my 100+ pound pitbull.

Kehau did a great job training our recently adopted puppy. Highly recommend! She is great with our dog and just her presence changed him in a good way. She taught us the necessary skills and taught us how to train our dog. She was also available to help on bad days where we needed advice. read more

We have used Kehau's boarding services for our 2 dogs while on vacation. She sent daily updates and pictures. Our dogs were returned happy and well cared for! Our 6 month old puppy also did a 2 week board and train with Kehau. He came back a much calmer and obedient puppy! Highly recommend Kehau for boarding and training services! read more

Kehau trained my 5 month old boxer Bella. My baby boxer did the 2 week boarding training. As a boxer with high energy she was out of control, jumping on everyone, storming out of the door, jumping and scaring the kids. I was recommended to Kehau by a friend and I was very pleased with the results. She is now well behaved, heels very good during the walks (not more lunatic boxer), she does not jump on kids, she sits in place until the release command and she leaves our cat alone. I am glad I got my dog trained. I understand one of the responsibilities as a pet owner is to teach your dog good manners and knowing I don't have the time and knowledge to do it, I am glad I got her trained professionally. Bella is already 35 pounds. It would have been impossible and dangerous to have had a 80 pound dog doing the zoomies the way she was doing prior to the training. she waI highly recommend Kehau. She is very sweet and her love for animals shows. She does offers boarding services and she will be my go to when I go on vacation. read more

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I hired Kehau to walk my dog Koji when I took a trip. Walking for Koji is the highlight of his day and Kehau delivered. She came daily as promised. She took great pictures of Koji on his daily walk. Even I can't take pics of him posing and smiling like Kehau did. I would definitely recommend her. She's reliable and that is so important when you have a dog like Koji dependent on his daily walk. read more