I can't recommend Mokupini Paws enough! I have two pug sisters who have grown up together since birth. Earlier this year, they started having more frequent squabbles that escalated to the point where they were physically hurting each other. It became overwhelming and difficult to manage. I reached out to several training facilities, but many of them were hesitant to take my dogs because of how far things had escalated. Thankfully, Brandon at Mokupini Paws was willing to help. We enrolled in a month-long board and train program, and it made such a difference. At the handoff, Brandon walked me through all of the commands they had learned and how to use them at home. I was amazed at how obedient they were, while still keeping their fun personalities. Brandon is so committed to their growth and development, and his gentle way of leading them made the whole experience so positive and easy. The biggest change has been how much calmer and easier they are to live with. Walks used to be stressful--they would bark and pull on the leash whenever we passed other dogs. Now, they may whimper a little, but they stay under control and don't react like before. Playing with them, taking them out, and introducing them to other dogs and people has become so much more enjoyable. I'm so grateful to Brandon and the Mokupini Paws team for helping restore peace and making life with my pugs not just manageable, but fun again! read more

I can't say enough good things about Mokupuni Paws. From the very first introduction, I could tell they truly care about both dogs and their people. The trainers are incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and professional, especially Brandon. Brandon never raised his voice and always remained calm and collected. He made the whole process enjoyable and stress-free. I can tell he truly enjoys what he does. If you're looking for results, clear guidance, and people who genuinely care, this is the place. I highly recommend working with Brandon and Mokupuni Paws, you won't be disappointed. Actually... maybe a little disappointment, because my dog might actually like Brandon more than me now! read more

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The head trainer Brandon worked with me virtually and even flew out to Virginia and helped me get my anxious and territorial pitty Lola (shes misunderstood ) COMPLETELY under control. Not only is Mokupuni Paws great at what they do for your pup, they provide a seamless, transparent client experience and are always available even after training for your needs. They represent the golden standard when it comes to owning and operating a business and every dog I ever own will be sure to go here. They are worth every penny! Thank you Mokupuni Paw read more

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We just got our dog Spot back from a two week board and train. I am amazed! Prior, Spot was unable to be leashed and walked due to reactivity to other dogs, aggression, and more strength than I could handle. My confidence fell flat and I know that ripple effected to him more. He was digging in the yard, tearing things up, and taking things from house (I.e. keys, chess pieces, slippers, rubbish) outside to bury or burn energy on. He jumped on countertops and got any food left behind no matter how far in, he was determined. He broke through two doggy doors to get in house. I took him on 3 walks today! Around town center, in a pet store, to an elementary school to pick up his boy and back! My confidence is back to say the least. Of course spot still had some distractibility but I was able to work him through seamlessly! I highly recommend them! read more

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Like many dog owners, my dog is my fur baby and I wanted to have him professionally trained. Koda has been seeing Brandon since he was a pup. From a very young age, Koda did not like many men but the first time he met Brandon, he loved him and for good reason. Koda has been seeing Brandon for well over a year and a half. He did a board and train and came back well disciplined. He frequents daycare since he loves hanging out with Brandon and gets boarded when I'm traveling. All I have to do is say Brandon's name and my dog gets excited. Now that's something! Koda is treated with lots of love and care and I know he's in good hands. What is also very important to me is the amount of care, consideration, and patience that Brandon has for the owner too. He opens himself up to help you with reinforcing training and sends photos of their adventures. It gives me peace of mind knowing my dog is enjoying himself. You can't find a better trainer/caretaker for your fur baby. read more

When we first adopted Zeus from the Fur Angel Foundation he was extremely nervous, anxious, and timid. He didn't respond to his name, a whistle, or even treats. Taking him on a walk even on our quiet street at night was completely out of the question. He would just pancake on the ground and refuse to go anywhere. We met Brandon for a consultation and after really listening to what we were hoping to accomplish he reccomended 4 weeks of board and train. After 2 weeks of daily communication with pictures and videos being sent to us we met up for a mid point check-in. Zeus' confidence had skyrocketed! After only 2 weeks Brandon had already introduced all of the new skills we we're looking for, and even a couple we didn't think of. Another 2 weeks drug by while we missed our dog but Brandon kept us in the know with photos and videos of Zeus' adventures. He was having adventures! They went hiking, to the beach, and even ran errands to the hardware store. Mokupuni Paws has a network of dogs that they work with to help socialize your pet as well so not only was Zeus out on adventures, he was making friends as well. It's now been about a month and a half since Zeus has been home and we're as happy as can be. Our 8 year old is able to walk him by himself past dogs that are barking their heads off and Zeus isn't phased one bit. I highly recommend professional training for any dog. It makes the relationship so much easier. Especially with timid dogs. Mokupuni Paws really gave our Zeus a whole new life full of the confidence needed just to live a normal happy life. read more

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The Owner Brandon, trained My bulldogs to act like German Shepards. Definitely Recommend this man to train your Family fur baby or rambunctious beast. Also he has a great grooming team that'll have your bad mama jama looking and smelling like royalty. read more

I decided to make a last minute trip and was scrabbling to figure out who might be able to care for my dog for the week I'd be gone. I knew I could just hire a dog walker, but I also knew my dog (like all dogs!) could benefit from some training while I was gone. I am so glad I left her in Brandon's skilled hands!!! Seda is a very intelligent 1.5 yo aussiedoodle, but before her week with Brandon she would pull on the leash and have some overexcitable/demanding behaviors. I wasn't sure what to expect after only one week, but was thrilled when she came back knowing how to HEEL! She is also much more focused, excited to listen, and to train! As a working breed it is obvious how much joy she gets from training, and we are both much more excited to continue training on from here! Thank you Brandon & Mokupuni Paws!!!! read more

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I highly recommend this small business!! I sent my little puppy, relatively well behaved for a puppy, and he came home after almost three weeks as a an extremely well behaved little dog. Brandon and the team kept me updated all along the way. They clearly know what they are doing, their philosophy of dog training is clear and evidenced in the amazing results with my dog Kirby. I look forward to have Mokupuni Paws as my dog experts that I can rely on for years to come!! read more

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Brandon! We can't say enough good things about him! He trained our crazy lab pup with a 2 week board and train and it was the best decision ever! We continue to hire Brandon for boarding and he is wonderful with refreshers with training with both our pup and his humans. What amazes us til this day is Brandon never raises his voice. He is always cool, calm and collected. He has the most gentle, kind and calm demeanor. We love his updates and appreciate him so much. Our pup loves him and the bond is obvious when we drop off and pick up. Another big thing we love is that Brandon boards in his home. Your pup won't be left alone in a big facility caged up. We love Mokupuni Paws!! And you will too!! read more

As a long time dog owner and someone who has fostered dogs and worked with many dogs and trainers - I have to say Brandon has been excellent to work with for our new dog Gertie. Gertie came to us from a breeder with no training, no socialization, and had never lived inside a house before. Brandon has been so patient and kind helping my husband and I with Gertie for the past several months. We also did a two week board and train and Gertie came back like a new dog - her anxiety has dropped tremendously, and we now have such a strong foundation to continue training her. The best thing about Brandon is that I can feel the love that he has for dogs and Gertie too! He is someone I can trust with my dog, and Gertie truly loves him too. We look forward to continuing our training with Mokupuni Paws! read more

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Words can't express how much we love and appreciate Brandon, and how much love + joy he's given our pup and family. Our 1yrs old pup did the 2 week training course, and came back the best version a doggo could be. His training and care make the world of a difference, we've honestly never gotten so many compliments on how well behaved, cute, and happy our dog is (and we've had 4). He provides daily updates (pics and videos included), and also helps you as a dog owner to care and communicate in the best way. We can't recommend Brandon enough, and if you love your dog you should treat them to Brandon's training and care, they love him and they'll come back loving you even more. read more

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I feel very fortunate to have found Mokupuni Paws!! Their training has turned our wild and crazy adopted puppy, Roxy into a (mostly) well behaved happy gal. Not only do they offer training-they board too! Roxy absolutely loves her time away from home and we have peace of mind that she is being well taken care of. If you are in need of taming your beast, give them a call read more

Leave my 3 month old puppy for two weeks of board and train??!! Who better than Brandon and Marina at Mokupuni Paws to provide such a service! I learned so much from them on how to bring out the best in Lexi. Brandon is my "go to" for all things relating to her care. He provided routine updates with photos which reassured me that she was doing great! Lexi even has weekly visits with him! During this formative time (she's now 7 months old), I want to make sure she's getting quality care and with the growth I've seen in Lexi, I know he provides the structure and reinforcement she needs to grow into a well behaved member of our family. Brandon's patience extends into instruction with the owners too! I'm so grateful to have his expertise to guide me!!! I am sure you will feel Brandon and his partner Marina's love and warmth and be convinced that your fur baby deserves nothing less! read more

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I can't thank Brandon and the Mokupuni team enough for taking such good care of our 7-month-old pup, Bruce. We had Bruce attend a 2-week boarding and training, and what Brandon accomplished in that time, we had trouble doing in the 3 and half months we had Bruce. We were so surprised at how obedient Bruce was when he returned home. Prior to the start of training, we met with Brandon and shared the things that we wanted to work on. Typical pup behavior, such as counter-surfing, jumping onto people, manners when meeting other dogs, patience when entering and exiting, and a big one for us, leash pulling during walks. I can't tell you how many leash training videos we watched on YouTube, but no longer do our arms feel jelly after our walks now. Granted, Bruce still has his moments, but the difference now is completely night and day. In addition to our list, Brandon was able to teach Bruce, the "place" command, and we can't say enough how much of a godsend this command has been. During the 2 weeks, we received daily updates on Bruce's progress and training. We also received amazingly cute pictures and videos of their adventures. Receiving those updates, pictures, and videos became the highlight of our days during those 2 weeks. At the end of the training, Brandon took the time to go through all of the training that Bruce had learned and showed us how to continue to build upon that foundation. We can't express how much we appreciate Brandon and the Mokupuni team. It feels like we are finally able to communicate with Bruce. We definitely, highly recommend it to those looking to create an even stronger bond with their fur baby! read more

We have a 10-year old son. He's pretty cool and generally listens to us. We have to hassle him about brushing his teeth, and usual kid stuff. We also have a 2-year old cavalier King Charles, which thanks to Brandon's training, puts our 10-year old human to shame. The dog brushes his own teeth, cleans his dog bed sheets once a week, and actually picks his own poop up with a little bag. It's nothing short of Jesus trained our dog. I keep telling Brandon to switch to training children but he seems set on creating some super league of dogs on Oahu. Give this guy your dog for a week and prepare to realize how inadequate your children are. read more

We boarded our 6 month old lab puppy with Mokupuni Paws while my husband and I went away on vacation, and we couldn't be happier with the care he received! This was our first time leaving our puppy, and I felt so happy knowing our puppy was having his own vacation and adventure while we were gone. Brandon took our puppy to the beach, the park, daily walks, and socialized him with the other dogs he was boarding/training. I felt so much better knowing our puppy was staying in a home rather than a kennel, and in every photo and text update we received he looked so happy! I would 100% recommend Mokupuni Paws to anyone who needs someone to watch their dog while they're away. You'll have peace of mind, and your dog will have so much fun! We will definitely be using Mokupuni Paws again in the future :) read more

Brandon is absolutely amazing and we are so grateful to have found him - he literally changed our lives. We were first time dog owners with a rambunctious lab puppy and were desperate to get help for both us and our puppy. Brandon provided Kilo with structure and consistency and also provided us with the training we needed to work with him once he transitioned back home from his Board & Train program. we have a happy, balanced pup and a peaceful household now and have a dog we can take anywhere with wonderful manners. Our vet was completely blown away and recommends Brandon to everyone who asks her, based on the incredible change she has seen in Kilo. overwhelmingly positive review here for Mokupuni Paws and Brandon!! read more

My 1 year old, hyper, reactive, anxious aussiedoodle Buzz came to Brandon at Mokupuni Paws for two weeks of board and train. After explaining Buzz's triggers to Brandon, he was confident Buzz would greatly benefit from full immersion training (and we were too). I was off island for the two weeks of training and it gave me such peace of mind to know that Buzz was in good hands. We were sent videos and photos everyday of his progress, and received updates of their daily adventures. Brandon was very accommodating and kind through out the whole progress, we will definitely be using Mokupuni Paws in the future for boarding when we go on vacation. Buzz's heel and place command are our favorite new tools for basic everyday life. Buzz still has a lot of progress to be made and we will continue work with Brandon. Buzz is overall much more calm in high energy environments and we are SO happy with our experience. Brandon has made us feel like family and quite literally a part of the pack. Thank you Mokupuni Paws!! read more

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We chose to work with Brandon after witnessing a huge transformation with our friends dog. Brandon doesn't just board and train your pet, he treats them like his family. From daily photos and updates, Brandon kept us in the loop the entire time. Our dog had difficulty with anxiety around lots of people, stealing food, pulling when walking, and keeping 4 paws on the ground. Not only did Brandon help extinguish these undesirable behaviors, he tailored Bear's program to meet our needs continuing his training for long-term. 6 weeks later and we are all still using the training techniques Brandon taught us. Would highly recommend his services! read more