If you're reading the reviews trying to decide, let me save you some time -- you're in the right place. Island Dog Obedience is AMAZING. Kristi is truly one of a kind My boyfriend and I came to her desperate for help with our new pup, Kona, who struggled with severe anxiety. He was scared of pretty much everything -- people, new environments, being separated from us -- and we were also dealing with barking, basic obedience, and some unwanted behaviors. After just 4 sessions, the transformation has been unbelievable. Today was our final session, and I honestly wish I had a video of how Kona used to be so people could truly understand how far he's come. At the beginning, he wouldn't even go up to Kristi and was extremely hesitant and fearful whenever she took the leash. Now? He confidently walks up to her on his own terms -- calm, trusting, and self-assured. That alone speaks volumes. Kristi didn't just train Kona -- she guided us on how to train him the right way. She's patient, knowledgeable, supportive, and truly cares about both the dog and the owners. She sets you up for success, but it's important to note that the progress comes from continuing the work at home too -- and her guidance made that possible for us. We are beyond grateful for Kristi and everything she's done for our pup. If you're dealing with anxiety, fear, or behavioral issues and want real results, Island Dog Obedience is 100% worth it. I cannot recommend her enough! read more

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I can't say enough good things about Island Dog Obedience. We have a little pug named Gigi who we adore--but she definitely kept us on our toes. Running away, jumping, even pooping right in front of us... it got to the point where it just wasn't fun anymore. That's when we called Island Dog Obedience. Kristi was incredible from the start. She came to our home to meet Gigi, and soon after, Gigi was off to Kaneohe for training. It was hard being without her, and we wondered if anything would really change. Then came the daily photos--Gigi playing with other dogs, calmly sitting on her cot, and responding beautifully to Kristi's commands. It was amazing to see. When Gigi came home, we were hopeful but unsure. She greeted us with joyful zoomies, then quickly settled down and listened. We couldn't believe it--she was a completely different dog! Gigi is now the best little pug, and it's all thanks to Kristi. She was amazing, and at our house for over 2 hours making sure we understand how the e collar worked. It was a great day for all of us. with so much love and aloha, Jeri & Jerry Lynch read more

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First impressions are everything. We have not officially started with Island Dog Obedience but I had a quick call with Raya and she was so insightful and compassionate in this time of struggle. We hope to work with Island Dog Obedience. Mahalo! read more

Amazing, we worked with Raya, she is an excellent communicator with our dog and with us..... he is a big Rottweiler that has so much energy, she was able to get him under control, have him learn commands, place in public places and stay... we highly recommend this company and especially RAYA. She is a very hard working trainer and we felt very confident leaving our pup with her for the board and train. Totally worth it!!! read more

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I sent my 10-month-old Golden Retriever to Island Dog Obedience for their two-week program, and I'm honestly blown away by the results. Before training, my pup was sweet but definitely had some opportunity on the behavioral side of things. Now? He's off-leash trained, stays in place while I move around the house, and listens with a level of obedience I didn't think was possible this early on. The structure and consistency they provided made a world of difference, and the tools they sent us home with, including the best e-collar trainer in the business which set us up for success. My dog is now calm, confident, and responsive. If you're on the fence, just do it. It's been a total game-changer for both of us. Mahalo, Island Dog! read more

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Ryan was wonderful with our 6-month old rescue puppy Lilikoi (Ridgeback mix). She was comfortable during her board and train and learned a lot. Her social anxiety has reduced significantly, she's much more confident around other dogs, and the e-collar training has been working great. Ryan also gave us practical tips when we picked her up, which have been very helpful. I'll admit I was nervous about sending Lili for e-collar training and worried it might change her personality. But she came back the same goofy, happy Lili we love -- just more confident and able to listen to us so much more. Ryan was so patient throughout the process, sent us daily videos, and took his time going over everything when we picked her up. We highly recommend Island Dog Obedience! read more

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I have known Island Dog Obedience for 5 years and when I travel, my fur baby Nani boards with them. When boarding, she meets new friends, goes on adventures and they maintain her training. It is amazing to have a trainer boarding your dog. It puts me at ease. read more

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This was a good experience. My dog learned a lot and I am the one who needs to learn more. This Company keeps to its standards and will make sure everything is great or will work with you until it is. You can't ask for anything more than that! I thank Marie for contacting me and I'm so happy I went to Island Dog Obedience. read more

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We have a 10 month old Siberian Husky named Reggie. She is definitely a challenging breed to work with for first time dog owners. I've tried my best to train her on my own, but let me tell you the results with a professional is way Better! Kristi took her into her home for 2 weeks. She introduced Reggie to her personal life and dogs. Through daily updates I knew she was well cared for and loved. Reggie got to go on a bunch of field trips into real life situations. With Kristi's training and guidance Reggie walks Amazing on & off leash which is shocking because all she wants to do is pull and run! We were given the knowledge on how to control resource guarding, grooming, meeting new people & dogs. People on our daily walks would compliment Reggie on her pretty looks, but now it's more of "what a good dog" We are so proud of Reggie's improvement and so grateful for the help. We will continue to use Island Dog Obedience for all future help and training! I encourage anyone struggling with issues to contact them immediately you won't regret it! Mahalo from my Ohana Kristi and everyone at Island Dog Obedience!!! - Cabz read more

It is hard to put into words exactly how grateful we are for the progress our pup made with Maria and Island Dog Obedience. We did a two week board and train with our 11 month old Labrador puppy, Slater and I can say with confidence, it was worth every penny! Our boy came back to us with so many positive behaviors. He now walks beautifully in heel and off leash, responds to a slew of new commands, is able to "place" when we have guests over and has better recall than we ever expected! A bonus for us was the daily photos and videos that Maria sent. It was such a treat to see his progress unfold... and also receive proof that he was not only learning, but also happy and loved! The time, commitment and care that is put into this training program is truly one of a kind. Thank you so much, Maria & Island Dog Obedience!!! read more

2 weeks boarding program made our life changed!! Before, our almost 3 years doodle, when she saw her favorite persons, she got so excited and jumping to the person. We had her other obedience training before but this has been hard to fix issue. Now she stops! 4 feet on ground! Also we got her strong recall and off leash training. She does very good! When we jogging, much better and better response from her! Trainer Kristi was so awesome! Daily report with very nice pictures and videos. Strongly recommended! I used to strongly against e collar. But if you use right equipment on right way, this is life changing! Protect your love one and others! And this is not bark collar! If you reading this, don't waste money for other training! I already spent lots money and time. I wish I did this from the beginning! And I am at beach with my doodle. This is 1st time since she got home from training. There is some issue and I messaged Kristi. She immediately responded and gave me some advice and I just keep trying. Slowly but surely it getting better! I am very appreciate her support!!! read more

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I love this company and the owner. We adopted a dog who was not trained at all or socialized and we tried to train him ourselves but it was stressful and rough. We finally decided to invest in the 2 week board and train. We were lucky enough to have Maria as the trainer. She's very professional and always puts safety first in addition to having a lot of experience in dog training. During the two weeks she was always communicating with us and if I had any questions or concerns, she replied back to me quickly. We were given videos and pics during the training period. They were taken on adventures. They individualize the training for each dog based on what needs to be worked on. Even though our fur baby was with them I could trust that they took care of him and he was loved and safe. Now that we got our fur baby home, he's trained with the basics but we would need to continually practice what they taught him. He has become a completely different and obedient/trained dog! We are forever thankful for their help and the teaching they have provided to us and Cheddar!! read more

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If you are looking for the best dog trainers in Oahu, then look no further. We have tried a few different dog trainers but picked Island Dog Obedience because we liked their approach. Initially, we did a few lessons and loved how our dog responded but we finally wanted to see how he would do with board and train. As dog parents, we were hesitant to just leave him for two weeks, but Maria and Kristi were wonderful at answering all of our questions and concerns. Once Kristi picked our dog, we got daily updates (picture and video) and knew that he was having a blast but also learning good behavior. When we picked him up after 2 weeks, he was a different dog! And it wasn't just a simple handoff, we received a detailed progress report, commands, and future homework. We would highly recommend Island Dog Obedience for not just board and train but overall trainers in general. Big Mahalo to Kristi for taking care of our dog and all the progress he made in 2 weeks! read more

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I am so grateful that I found Island Dog Obedience and for my amazing trainer Raya! My mom and I desperately needed our dogs to be properly trained because we could not leave them by themselves! Bella would bark for long periods of time when she knew someone wasn't home and had really bad separation anxiety. Bailey would constantly bark at people and other dogs. I was so amazed at how accommodating she was! She was willing to drive at the way to kaimuki to help train my dogs from the comfort of my own home! It was so convenient especially since I didn't have the transportation to get there and wasn't able to drive at the time. Bella and Bailey were really scared at first and kept barking because they don't interact with much people outside. My trainer immediately could see what my problem was and made sure to start with teaching me how to get them to stop barking. These e collars are so helpful till this day! I was initially worried that it would hurt the dog because it looked like a shock collar, but you can adjust the vibration. Raya was such a big help on getting my dogs exposed to more places, people, etc. I was concerned they were gonna bark a lot, but they didn't. They were so good! It was such a huge change. They both eventually loved my trainer They're also doing so much better at listening to my commands, getting used to their "place" and their kennels! She also took the cutest pictures of my dogs at every session! I wasn't expecting such cute pictures! I highly recommend island dog obedience to anyone that's struggling to train your dog! So worth it! read more

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Ryan was absolutely great! I was hesitant at first because I didn't want my pets personality to change and of course I was hesitant about the ecollar. Met with Ryan and he let me feel the ecollar and explained how it would be utilized. Ryan was extremely patient with my pet since he was a bit timid at first. Needless to say, it was a great investment. My pet has stopped pulling and barking, which were the main concerns. Thank you so much for your caring customer service and for taking care of my baby. read more

We did the 2 week board and train with Kristi. Bruiser is 3.5 years old. He is a stubborn Frenchie and had been having some issues with resource guarding at home and reactivity with other dogs. Kristi was very communicative throughout his stay and updated me with pictures and videos on what he was learning. He came home one week ago a different dog (but still same sweet personality)! He is much better at listening and following commands. He doesn't exhibit resource guarding at home anymore. We are still working some on the reactivity but he is definitely improving. I feel more in control and confident on how to handle him. Kristi has also been checking in which is very nice. I am happy to have chosen Island Dog Obedience and would recommend them to anyone! read more

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My husband and I have two handsome mini Goldendoodles--Leo, who is almost 4, and Levi, who just turned one. We are absolutely blown away by the incredible work Maria and Kristi have done with our boys. Walking them is now a joy; we confidently stroll around the neighborhood off-leash, even during interactions with people and other dogs. Maria and Kristi laid the foundation and structure for our dogs to thrive, and it was up to us to maintain the progress. Just three weeks post board-and-train, our Goldendoodles have impeccable door manners, and they no longer bark or yap at people or other dogs. Most importantly, they are obedient off-leash, which has made life with them so much more enjoyable. We're grateful for the continued check-ins and everything you've taught us and the boys. If anyone has doubts, DON'T! This experience has been truly transformative! read more

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This is a late review post, but nonetheless, I only have great things to say about this program. The process was straightforward and smooth from the moment we spoke with Maria to picking up my FIL dog Yuki from Ryan. So let's get into the meat of this review. Yuki is (or was) a 6 month Border Collie/Aussie mix when we first signed up for this program. So you can already imagine the energy, size, and intelligence of this dog. Although Yuki is a naturally loving dog, he was very curious about the world around him and so he would pull, bark, and of course, test his boundaries. We did all of the simple training classes and even online recommendations, but nothing worked. His high energy and amazing vocal skills were too much for my FIL to handle. We had a consultation with Ryan to get his perspective on training Yuki. Ryan immediately bonded with Yuki and recognized his abilities and listened to the concerns of my FIL. He explained what would happen during the boot camp and the realistic expectations we could see from this 2 week stay. He also explained their methods in training and we were really happy with his clear explanations. We set up the date and so began Yuki's boot camp. Ryan would message us every day with details of how Yuki was doing, both good and bad. He also added pics and videos to show us what he was doing with Yuki. Each video and explanation gave us hope for a new Yuki. Just seeing these videos really showed how much Ryan cared as we saw a big change every day. You could tell that even Yuki was happy bring with Ryan. On the day of graduation, Ryan took the time to explain what he did to train Yuki and to be aware that Yuki would test my FIL when we bring him home. My FIL practiced with Ryan on how to teach and correct Yuki's bad behaviors. I think this practice time was so important as Ryan made suggestion on how my FIL should be holding the leash, how to respond to Yuki, and basically training my FIL to be consistent with the boot camp methods. As Ryan stated, Yuki tested my FIL the moment they got home. However, having Ryan's words fresh in his mind, he was able to practice what he learned. It's been about 3 weeks now since we brought Yuki home and Yuki has changed for thr better. Although he still fights for control and has a lot of energy, Yuki is about to show some sense of control in his actions and has been showing less signs of separation anxiety, which is wonderful. Definitely call this company up and try out their bootcamp. The price is reasonable with a lot of other agencies on island and if you get Ryan, definitely be ready for a patient, observant, dog loving guy to coach your dog. Couldn't have asked for a better coach for Yuki! read more

Raya was really straightforward about what to expect and kept me updated every day. Our puppy is so small (teacup maltipoo - 2.5lbs) that they couldn't use an e collar. They used positive training instead and it worked really well. Billie came back with so much more discipline and ready to please us. She definitely tested us a bit but Raya prepared us for that in advance and communicated with us about how to react. Training doesn't produce a perfectly obedient pet - the process teaches your pet how to learn and the owners how to help their pet learn to be in their space. We are so much happier knowing how to help her and teach her to be a good girl. I realized that i was only confusing her before by not knowing how to consistently behave in a way where she understood what i wanted from her. we can't thank raya enough! not only for teaching billie to walk on a leash, stay on her place, not run away from us, sleep in her kennel, but bc of the love and care she showed our puppy! That meant the most of all. read more

We're so happy we enrolled our puppies with Island Dog Obedience! Having never had two puppies at the same time, we were overwhelmed to say the least. We initially had a consultation with trainer Chi. She was terrific with our puppies and very reassuring. She gave us some very useful tips for working with them until they were old enough to do the full board and train. Our puppies are rambunctious, as all puppies are, and needed to learn good behavior in the house and how to be with one another without rough housing. They also needed to learn how to heel, sit, and place. While Chi was not available for board and train, she connected us with trainer Ryan. Immediately we could see that Ryan was going to be very good with the puppies. They took to him quickly and although we were nervous about not seeing them for two weeks, we felt they were in good hands. We received daily videos, pictures, and reports on how our puppies were doing. From the start they were learning good behaviors. We enjoyed hearing how the puppies showed their individual personalities and how they trusted Ryan. When we picked up the puppies, Ryan spent time with us to go through what they learned. He also ran us through some drills to make sure we reinforced what they learned, encouraging us not to let the puppies get away with things or try to revert to old behaviors. The puppies have been great since they returned home. We enjoy having them both in the house without worrying that they will destroy everything in their paths. They listen (for the most part - they are still puppies and are testing their boundaries). We are so happy that we connected with Island Dog Obedience. Maria, the owner, is great and Ryan is wonderful. We plan to board our pups with Ryan when we travel. We know they will enjoy being with him again. We highly recommend Island Dog Obedience. While the board and train cost may give you pause, it is worth the investment. read more

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After his two week training Hoku was doing so well....until he was rushed by a big off-leash dog. It didn't help that the owner didn't bother to call his dog! After that Hoku would bark and lunge every time he saw another dog. He'd bark and charge the tv when there was a dog. We met with Raya to see if she could help. At the one hour training she had him greeting and walking next to other dogs and lying on a cot next to another dog. He also stopped barking at the dogs on tv, he'd just watch. I thought that was amazing since she didn't even work on that! I can now take Hoku on walks without him barking at other dogs. We can even go back to taking him on walks at the mall. No more stress! I can't say enough about Raya....she's awesome! read more

We are so grateful that we sent our 8-month old Goldendoodle, Koda to island dog obedience! Of course we were hesitant to send our first born baby away for two weeks, but Maria and Raya were excellent communicators. They would send us photos/videos everyday, told us how she was doing in her training, and was always available to answer questions before, during, and post-training. Koda struggled with listening to commands, recall, distractions, eating EVERYTHING, and biting to name a few. After the second day, I could already see a change in her! Now I am more confident taking her on walks around the neighborhood, letting her run freely in the yard (not having to worry about about her eating leaves,etc.), and taking her out in public! We are so happy that we did this for Koda and we are so excited to take her on so many adventures!!! read more

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Warning... long winded review, which I feel is necessary to convey my wonderful experience... I have 3 other dogs and recently added a sweet Golden Retriever pup (Bailee) to our pack. I have a 3 year old German Shepherd which I trained with the help of a trainer when she was a pup. Unfortunately he has since moved away, which prompted me to seek out an alternative and through a Google search, came across Island Dog Obedience. I was doing very well with training Bailee with her basic sit/stay/down commands. Once all of her vaccines were up to date I started leash walking her around the neighborhood. Unfortunately one evening as we walked by our park, a loud vehicle passed us and there was a popping noise which scared Bailee causing her to pull me all the way home. From that evening on, Bailee had associated the park with a scary place and did not like being there. In the last few weeks I attempted to desensitize her by just driving there and sitting in the grass with her letting her sniff and try to relax. Each time this poor pup's tail was between her legs and she just wanted to get back into the car and go home. As mentioned earlier, I Google searched dog obedience companies and called Island Dog Obedience. I left a message and was contacted via text and filled out a basic questionnaire. I was immediately put in contact with Senior Dog Trainer Kristi. Kristi called me and we scheduled a meeting at the very park that Bailee was fearful of. I asked if a friend and her 3 year old Golden Retriever could join us and Kristi agreed, adding that this would be a great distraction for Bailee, and would aid her during training. Today, Feb. 14, 2024 we met Kristi at the park. I immediately noticed that Bailee was excited as Kristi approached us and even had her tail wagging! This was amazing! Bailee was already wearing her prong collar and Kristi showed me how to walk her nicely while heeling by my side. Kristi worked with my friend and her dog, and in that short one hour period we were amazed at how great our dogs were doing. It even rained with some loud thunder but the pups kept their focus on Kristi and us and we learned so much together. We booked another session a week from now and are so excited to work with Kristi again. Kristi was very knowledgeable and fun, with an upbeat yet calm demeanor which made our training very enjoyable. We are very happy with Island Dog Obedience and would highly recommend them to anyone that has recently added a pup or has an older dog that needs some behavioral training. read more

Our Australian Shepherd, Poseidon, completed the two weeks course with Island Dog Obedience. He learned many commands and was so happy during the training. Maria and her rest of the trainers that worked with Poseidon were attentive to my concerns and treated my puppy extremely well. This company cares for dogs and you can really sense the passion and hard work that goes into training our puppies. If you are looking for a great trainer, this is it!! read more

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We have a 7 month old puppy that is known to be an independent breed and had to travel, so we found Island Dog Obedience on Yelp and signed up for the 2-week board and train with Ryan. It was nice to get photos and videos showing our pup's progress and seeing what they were working on together while we were away. Getting our pup back, there was a night and day difference! Ryan really emphasized that we would have to follow through the first few weeks having him back, and while there's still a long way to go with our pup, Ryan really helped us build a great foundation. We will be doing follow up sessions with Ryan and hope to take the AKC Canine Good Citizen test in the future! :) read more

Kristi taught us so much during our first lesson. Our house is now so much more peaceful. We no longer dread going on walks. She is an excellent trainer. read more

We recently enrolled our new and adopted baby, Lani to Island Dog Obedience board and train. At first, we did not know if we wanted to have her board for 2 weeks because we would miss her. However, she was a lot of work, and we did not have the time and tools for her training. Overall, we couldn't be more pleased with the results. Lani was recently adopted into our family. We were told she would be a big dog and we were very worried that this cute puppy will turn into a huge monster that we would not be able to control. She was 4 months old and 35 pounds at her last doctor's visit. Lani would pull during walks, not come when being called, and not able to sit/down which made my life demanding. We reached out Island Dog Obedience and Riley contacted me promptly. From the moment we met Riley, it was evident that he is passionate about dogs and committed to their well-being. Riley would send daily photo/video updates on what Lani was doing. He also took her on her first field trips to the beach and hikes. She was doing so well and accomplished more than we expected in such a short time. Within 2 weeks, she improved and responded to essential commands like sit, stay, and recall. Thanks to Riley, she has improved with recalling, staying in her area when I need to do something, and not pulling when walking. Because of this my life is easier with my additional 3 other children and one dog in the home. We are so grateful. Thank you so much . read more

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We were referred by another happy customer and we are so glad we found Island Dog Obedience. Our Golden Retriever puppy was a handful when we got her. We're an older couple in our sixties and forgot how challenging puppy's can be. After the board and train she's a completely different dog. She is more relaxed and more focused. Less prone to distractions and we can clearly communicate our needs to her. She is a smart and active dog and used to get frustrated and anxious, but not anymore. She has her place, and training is like fun games to her. Really an amazing transformation for her and us. We have a much better understanding of where we needed to learn to be better dog owners. Plus this is fun for all of us. Highly recommend Island Dog Obedience, completely changed our dog and us for the better. Definitely worth the price, time and effort. read more

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We reached out to Island Dog Obedience (IDO) in hopes to help train our Mini Aussie. Luka just turned one year old last week. Before IDO, Luka was very reactive and anxious. Walks and outings were stressful for us pawrents. He would growl and bark at nearly everything. Well it's been 2 weeks since Luka completed his 4-week board and train. He's the same happy, playful dog, but well improved! It's amazing to see how much he's progressed. Life with our dog has honestly just been more enjoyable. Luka follows all learned commands. We are able to take him holo holo. He's more comfortable in the water. We can eat meals in peace knowing he won't reach for our food or roam the house chewing up our girls toys. Walking with him and going to the park with our children is such a joy. No more pulling on his leash. No more growling/barking at strangers and dogs. We are so proud of Luka and we thank Maria, Chantelle, and all the staff at Island Dog Obedience who made it all possible! You can tell how much they care for your dog and see the passion in what they do. The staff at IDO is extremely knowledgeable. Communication is top notch. They have laid a great foundation for us to build upon. We are completely satisfied with our experience working with them. Mahalo Island Dog Obedience! read more

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We adopted Biggie from the human society who was found in a shoe box and only a couple of days old. When she started teething she became very unruly and started to jump on us all the time. She also was a tornado on a leash. Not to mention shes only 6 months at 57 pounds and not done growing. I was having a very hard time managing her. We are so completely grateful for island dog obedience with trainers Maria and Chantelle. The 2 week boarding was absolutely the best thing for her. Biggie's transformation is amazing. No more jumping and going for walks is fun. Once again thank you. We love love love our BIGGIE. read more

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I can't thank Island dog Obedience enough for training my 2 dogs, especially trainers Raya and Malia. Before my dogs took Board and train, I couldn't bring my 2 dogs to take a walk because they would pull their leash like crazy. So they just stayed inside of the house or yard. I wanted to bring them to the beach, walk, and many more places but I couldn't. I felt so bad. Plus my dog Zoro were jumping like crazy towards my children, That's the reason why I decided to put them Board and train. Malia sent me pictures and videos everyday which made me so happy because I could see where they went and what they learned. I couldn't believe my dog Zoro went to the mall on the second day of his training! They went to the beach, hiking, malls and many more places. After they graduated, their walking skills got much more better than before. So now I can walk them everyday without worries. Now I can let komugi off her leash at the park. Zoro still reacts to other animals so I still have to train him but his walking skill is amazing! They told me that after 2 weeks was very important and it was true. They were testing me. Komugi started grabbing socks, making a mess of the water, Zoro started chasing cats. They were thinking I would let them. So it is very important to watch them all the time. Even after graduating, Malia always answered my questions and give me advise. Thank you so much!! read more

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Our 11-month old Bernedoodle, Bennett, recently graduated the 2-week board&train program with Island Dog Obedience and we are blown away by the results! We inquired about the board&train program earlier this year. Maria reached out to us quickly and provided us with all the information we needed to feel confident with the program. After the initial call, we got in contact with one of their trainers, Ryan, who was extremely helpful in passing along additional information. Raya was Bennett's trainer for the 2 weeks. She is a fantastic communicator, and when we met her for the initial consultation, she guided us through their training process and gave us peace-of-mind. During the program, Raya sent us daily updates that included videos, pictures, and a description of that day's training. These updates quickly became the highlight of our day. It was amazing to see his progress, and we could tell Bennett was getting comfortable with his surroundings where ever they went. When we went to pick Bennett up, Raya walked us through off-leash training that we could work on with Bennett and conducted the IDO graduation ceremony (that includes a stylish bandana). In just a short time, Raya established a great relationship with Bennett, and we feel lucky to have her as his trainer and friend. Prior to this program, Bennett was a rambunctious puppy, who wouldn't listen from time to time. After training with Raya, Bennett is much more relaxed and obedient, and he's kept his same loving energy and playfulness. When we go out, his attention is on us, which made us realize the benefit of continuing his training, but more importantly, our training as dog-parents. Our only regret in all of this, is that we didn't enroll in the board&train program sooner. Thank you to Raya, Maria, Ryan, and the rest of the team at Island Dog Obedience. We can't wait to work with you all again and reunite Bennett with his new friends. We highly recommend this amazing group of people for boarding or in-home dog training! read more

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Who would have thought Friday the 13th would be our lucky day. Kaia and I passed the AKC Canine Good Citizen Test! I contacted Island Dog Obedience on short notice to inquire about taking a test for AKC Canine Good Citizens. I was fortunate that they were efficient. Trainer Chad accommodated me right after he got my contact information. Chad helped me and Kaia prepare to take the test. Chad did a fantastic job guiding us through the process. He was so helpful and knowledgeable. I admired his dedication and care to his job and clients and, of course, dogs. I highly recommend Trainer Chad, who has a great spirit and understanding of training dogs, with a loving, caring, and gentle attitude. He has a lot of great tricks to help your dog learn quickly, easily, and comfortably. Trainer Chad, thank you for the time, efforts, and being so optimistic! You are such an excellent asset to Island Dog Obedience. Also, to Maria (CGC Evaluator/Owner of Island Dog Obedience), thank you for coming out for the test. Despite being busy, you managed to squeeze us into your schedule. I appreciate all the words of encouragement and advice from you and Chad. I am very excited about the new program you will be launching soon! Hats off to all the dedicated and loving dog trainers out there! The fact that I only train one dog is already draining. Training multiple dogs aren't easy; I have no idea how you have done it. I am lucky to meet and worked with the best dog trainers on Oahu. read more

Island Dog Obedience - We did it!! - Pet Training Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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One word Confidence... Confidence for both the owner and the dog. That's what Kristi and Island Dog Obedience have provided us. This is our first forever pup after fostering and we discovered Bishop had some reactivity issues. He came from the Humane Society and was brought in as a stray so he had a story that probably led to his reactivity. We didn't want to give up on him as he quickly became a beloved family member. After being with Kristi he is more behaved and willing to learn. I walk him with more confidence and understand his behavior more. We still have a long way to go but the tools and baseline Kristi has provided have been invaluable. Our family was so worried about sending him to a board and train so early from his adoption but it worked out great. We also appreciated all the videos, photos, and daily emails while he was gone for training. Bishop has become part of the family and we are grateful for Kristi's help. read more

Island Dog Obedience - Pet Training Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Kristi at Island Dog Obedience went above and beyond to help our dog Shadow during his board and train. Shadow is a very shy dog and took longer than normal to warm up and get used to his new environment. Because of this, he was behind the normal training speed, but Kristi was able to work hard with him so that he could catch up. He went from knowing no commands to being able to heel, come, sit, and place, to name a few. Shadow also had separation anxiety and Kristi helped lay the groundwork and taught us how to continue to teach him that he can be calm by himself. The daily updates with pictures and videos were always something to look forward to and let us know that Shadow was well. Thank you Kristi! read more

Island Dog Obedience - Pet Training Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Our doodle puppy was doing great with training when at home, but she's not very food motivated, so when we went places with distractions, I had no leverage. She cared nothing for the treats and I didn't know how to get her attention and train the behavior I wanted. So I reached out to Island Dog Obedience for help. In all honesty, I was very, very hesitant about the e-collar at first. However after meeting with Maria, learning more about it (modern e-collars work similarly to TENS machines they use in physical therapy), and trying it on myself, I decided to go for it. Maria and her team are wonderful trainers and they worked their magic with our pup! During the 2-week board & train, I got photos and videos every day with updates. She went on adventures every day, stayed in the trainer's house, and I felt comfortable knowing that she was being cared for like part of the family. At pickup, Maria gave me a tutorial on training techniques and tips on places to go to continue off-leash training. Our pup came back to us with her same sweet personality, but now with wonderful manners! No more jumping, reactivity to dogs is much less, leash walking is good, and she's even great off leash. She did try to slip back into her old ways at first, but she very quickly realized the new rules apply everywhere. You do still have to continue the training after they come home, but it's practicing a behavior they already know as opposed to teaching a new one, so it goes much more smoothly and quickly. I can't recommend Island Dog Obedience highly enough! We're a loyal client, we boarded her when we traveled, and our second pup will be going for her B&T in a couple of months! Make the investment into your pup's training, it will be worth it. read more

Island Dog Obedience - Pet Training Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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We looked into many different options for our dog and was so happy to come across island dog obedience! We decided to go with the two week board and train with Maria. The experience and end results were even better than expected. Before dropping our dog off she was awful on the leash, had a bad habit of chasing chickens, and loved to jump on people. With two small children in our household we needed the right person to help train her into our dream family dog and Maria did just that! She was extremely professional. She took time to meet with us and talk about our expectations. Once we dropped our dog off we received video/photos every single day and she was able to answer all of our questions within a timely manner. If we decide to get a second dog we will definitely bring them to Maria again! read more

Island Dog Obedience - Mushroom the dog - Pet Training Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I did my research and I am so grateful that I choose Island Dog Obedience for helping me manage my dog's unpredictable behaviors, barking at cats, birds, and bicycles, and another problem hauling and destroying the apartment when left alone. I purchase the classes with trainer Maria; her guidance and expertise helped me understand my dog better, I am so amazed with the progress and changes, I will continue training and will recommend Island Dog Obedience to all my friends. Thank you, Trainer Maria, for making my life easier. read more

Island Dog Obedience - Pet Training Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Thank you Island Dog Obedience again for training another one of our puppies! Kaya trained Kori very well and she doesn't pull as much when on walks. I recommend them so much and I always love the daily updates because two weeks is long. I'll definitely board Kori and Benji in the future here and when we get another puppy, I'll enroll them in this program again! read more

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When we first brought Kala to Maria and her team at Island Dog Obedience, he was a sweet, 9 month old, 85 pound, HYPER puppy who didn't know his size and strength. He pulled when we took him walking (he is extremely strong and can be stubborn at times), he chased after birds and our cat, and he would jump up to greet people almost knocking them over. He wasn't vicious by any means, but he was overly playful and could easily hurt someone or get hurt because of his personality and size. When we would take him places, people would ask to pet him or even take pictures with him, and it made us so nervous. It was stressful trying to prevent him from accidentally knocking someone over. Because of his size, people don't realize when they see him, that he's still very much a puppy! We knew that at 9 months and still growing, we needed to take control of things ASAP. We researched for awhile and decided to call Maria. In just 2 weeks, Maria and her team worked their miracle. They taught Kala to heel properly, which has made our walks so much more enjoyable (he doesn't try to drag us lol). We can take him pretty much anywhere now. They taught him to Place, which allows us to stay in control in many situations. They had him practice greeting people in different surroundings from parks, parking lots, stores, home when people come to the door etc. They even went so far as to take him out to where cats were (since they don't own a cat) so he could practice "not chasing them". They sent us pictures and videos daily of his progress during his sessions. We looked forward to receiving updates from them every single day. They never skipped a beat. In summary, my husband and I are so very thankful for Maria and her team, and we know we made the right decisions choosing them. They took care of our baby, and taught him so much, and they taught us a lot too. The difference is like night and day! We continue to practice with him daily, remembering everything Maria told us. Kala is a happy puppy. He knows his commands. No more playing tug of war with him and being afraid of losing. *If you are looking for a good trainer for you dog, we HIGHLY recommend Maria and her team! You will get a high return on your investment. The first 2 pictures are of Kala in Place and chilling at the beach with us after his training was complete. The last picture is of Kala giving Maria smooches when it was time for us to take him home. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you, Island Dog Obedience! ~ Lee Ann, Rich, and Kala read more

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