I brought home my first puppy from Niki 6 years ago and I was so happy with him that I got another…read morepomsky! These pups are always well socialized, in great health, and of course... incredible adorable. We do agility training and have easily gotten through the first levels of AKC obedience, these dogs are incredibly intelligent! Niki is knowledgeable, fair, and loves her dogs. Her passion is contagious, and I would highly recommend Pomskies of Hawaii to anyone!

The owner is very knowledgeable the puppies are beautiful I've watch there approach to making the…read moremost beautiful puppies come to life I've watch this business grow to become one of the best breeders out there I would recommend everyone to please check out pomskis of hawaii.

Completely filled out an application for adoption meet and greet. I called, left messages and even…read moretexted them. Waited weeks. NO RESPONSE. What a crock. I totally regret completing the form. Do not complete the application form! There is no telling how/if they manage privacy and cyber security! NO KILL Oahu SPCA is VERY responsive and provides all the information they have on any available dogs. I drove out to their clinic tp pick up a foster and there were droves of people waiting to get their pets spayed/neutered as well as adopt. I was happy to donate a ton of supplies to Oahu SPCA because I can see it will go to good use. I am happy to say I helped get the foster adopted!

I have read through the reviews and my heart goes out to this organization and bless them for…read moremaking the right decision. Its not easy to say no but it is on occasion the right thing to do for the soul they've been caring for on their own time and they do know what's best for him or her because of their time with them and the circumstances that landed them there. Granted not everyone is in a place in their life to understand what it takes to do what you do and how you do it... but we must accept a no now and again, we all do... its okay, sometimes we don't see the path, actually most of the time we don't, keeps life annoying, frustrating and interesting! I was involved in rescue before cell phones no less, on the big island taking in abused & broken dogs from veterinarians and the humane society to heal, socialize & foster til a good home was vetted... I did require those adopting to pay the humane society for the dog ensuring it was legal, licensed with a certificate for spay or neuter if still needed and we followed up on that having had them sign a contract to that effect. I always tried to do it before placing them and we always turned the new owners on to the vet that knew the dogs history. I still have a little album with polaroid's of most of them lol. Funny how more often than not, they picked their Owner. A memorable red haired man in a red truck was immediately approached by our red pittie that already had her 12 puppies adopted went straight up to him, sat and stared til he said she's the one lol. He spoiled her rotten, he was a professor at the university and a brilliant humble soul himself. She was suppose to be euthanized because they didn't allow pregnant dogs at the humane society....she was (one of many} we snuck out the back door lol So bless all of your wonderful volunteers and fosters, may you folks continue the good work and I tip my pāpale to your ability to keep your heart in one piece, you've obviously already earned your wings... human-angels every last one of you. E Malama Pono

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!

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.

I highly recommend Kristen/Guahan K9 for a dog trainer. She has a tremendous depth of knowledge…read morewith extensive experience in a wide range of training and behavioral situations. Kristen is caring, professional and has a natural way with dogs, and their humans. She teaches so much more than just basic commands and educates owners about dogs and proper dog ownership. She uses positive training techniques which are key in helping you grow the relationship between you and your pooch. Kristen always invites questions and always prompt with a response, and offers plenty of suggestions to be successful. She exceeded all our expectations, her training approach was the most effective. I could genuinely say that she is Kaia's favorite trainer! I have worked with many dog trainers for almost a year because my girl has more extracurricular activities than I do! We will see you soon for our next goal: train and pass the Canine Good Citizen

Kristen is a brilliant dog trainer who works very hard to ensure her "students" make great strides…read morein their training. She has such a natural way of interacting with canines and their owners. We have hired dog trainers in the past with our other dogs, but Kristen's focus is much more psychology-focused in comparison. We have found this approach not only to be more effective overall, but also more pleasant for canine and owner. We are eternally grateful for Kristen's amazing teachings and her positive influence on our puppy. We are so proud to showcase our puppy's excellent behavior in public and at home with visitors. Thanks Kristen!!!

If you ever need someone to watch your furry baby/babies while you are away, THIS IS THE PLACE TO…read moreGO! I've boarded my dog with her at least 3 times now. My dog has always HATED boarding centers, except for this dog hotel. Erica and her staff are so genuine and put so much time and love into caring for each dog. My dog has a hard time playing with other dogs, but Erica goes out of her way to still play and give my dog, Nala, all the love and attention. She even feeds them homemade treats! Whenever I am boarding Nala, Erica sends me daily photos of my furry baby because she knows that I miss her. She also sends me text updates of what Nala did during the day. Each dog has their own large play pen where they can play and sleep in, but during the day the staff lets them run around different dog playgrounds and lounge-areas. This is truly a resort for any dog. Erica and her staff really love what they do.

My dogs have since passed. However, this facility, was so clean and professional. My dogs did so…read morewell there. I highly recommend.

Responsive. Didn't get the friendly response though, just a few words…read more They only service Red Hill to Ko'olina. Perfect for West side families in need of support.

JoAnn and Steve took very good care of my 2 naked cats, Raisin and Sméagol while I was away on the…read moremainland for two weeks. They came over to my home, fed the cats and gave them attention, while also checking my mail and sweeping the floor. I am so grateful for their services. I had to call them last minute because my friend's roof on her house flew off and she couldn't watch my cats. Joann and Steve came to the rescue and assured me that the cats would be fine. I got daily updates and photos and when I came home, the cats were fine and my house was in order. I would highly recommend their services and will be using them next time I go traveling. Mahalo!!

Eric is a very patient Trainer. And he was very flexible with the plan that we wanted. Our dog is…read moreso much more responsive after following his plan.

I was searching for a puppy training class on Yelp when I found Alpha K9 training. I reached out…read morevia email and was told they do individual and group lessons. At the time a puppy group was not running, but if I could find 2 others who wanted to join, we could make our own group. Lucky for me, my coworkers family had just adopted a puppy and they had a friend who had done the same. On the first day of class, a fourth puppy joined with his owner and we were set. I loved this group, the trainer, Eric, was patient and knowledgeable. He asked if we had concerning behaviors we wanted to target, and taught us basic commands. We used a lot of positive reinforcement and were encouraged to practice throughout the week. We just finished our 4 weeks of sessions and will be continuing on because I appreciated Eric's teaching style and patience with our puppies and us.