From the very beginning, all communication was clear and thorough. Sherry (Sherrie? Cherie?) was great at answering all our questions and putting our minds at ease about putting our two pit bulls through training. We eventually decided on the basic 4-lesson training sessions, and we just completed our last one yesterday with Loren. Shout out to Loren for working so well with our Tank and Pepper!! First and foremost, you MUST be willing to practice reinforcing all the lessons you learn on your own time in between training sessions. It's like learning something once and then not doing your homework...would that work? Of course not. SOooooo.... my husband and I (mostly my husband), really put a lot of effort into doing our "homework" in between sessions with Loren. I mean, I wouldn't want to be the embarrassed parents who didn't help their children succeed, lol. Anywho, each training session was clear and had lots of scaffolding and repetition, so that our pups could succeed. There was plenty of explanation behind all the commands and corrections, so we knew how to handle our specific dogs. I think the personalization and customization was wonderful, and it makes me really happy to see that the trainer knew his stuff! Further, it was clear that he genuinely cared about each dog and his/her personality traits that makes each dog unique. During the 4-lesson basic package, Tank and Pepper learned sit (with duration and distance), place (with duration and distance), heel (still needs LOTS of practice), and down (with distance and duration). Now from here on out, it's about reinforcement, reinforcement, reinforcement. I don't want to lose any of this precious learning, so we better stay on top of things and continue the great work that has begin. We're so happy with k9 Off Leash that we are now also seriously considering the 2-week board and train with both Tank and Pepper. I know these guys are way booked out, so if you're even considering, then I suggest you call them right away!! Thank you, Loren, ad k9 Off Leash for your help with Tank and Pepper!! read more

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From the very first conversation with Sherry,I was put at ease leaving my baby for the first time,then meeting his trainer Nicole ,let me just say they are amazing ,kind ,people ,with what has to be the patience of a saint,My boy was a good boy but had issues with not listening ,Nicole took him into her home,and they went holoholo everyday training,and at the end of the day we'd get pictures and or videos of how Oliver did ,which made it so much easier with my seperation anxiety lol,Oliver learned so much in 2 weeks,and we are enforcing those boundries at home as well,and he is doing great,we are atill in touch with Nicole and we get a lifetime of free refreshers if needed,If your thinking about it ,do it its worth every penny! read more

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Can I give Loren and Sherry 10/10 Stars? The experience from START to FINISH was outstanding. I signed up my 1 year old goldendoodle for a 3 week training course. Sherry was prompt with her responses and I never once felt that she was trying to sell me a package. She is professional, knowledgable, and informative. My pup and I reside on the Big Island and I have apprehension flying to O'ahu to drop off my pup to a bunch of strangers. They came highly recommended by a friend whose Goldendoodle was trained by them. Additionally, Sherry spent 1 hour talking to me - addressing my concerns and providing clarity on things. Then, Loren (The Trainer) was introduced. He is professional, helpful, and communicative! I felt safe leaving Finn with Loren for 3 weeks while I was traveling in the US for work. Why? I received daily updates from Loren regarding Finn's progress and from the updates, it is obvious that Finn is growing up and improving daily. I looked forward to those updates daily. All I can say is this. Yes, it is NOT cheap. But, it is absolutely worth it! Quality training. Quality professionalism and service! I'll be back when we get a 2nd pup! read more

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After a long overdue wait of getting my dog into aggressive training, I finally made the call to get my dog started. My dog is blind but would be very reactive towards other dogs and people. I signed up for the Aggressive Training classes which is a 8 week course. All classes are an hour long. I live all the way in Ewa so I decided to make the drive. I was pretty nervous at first since it's a huge investment in money and time. James has been awesome and patient with me and my dog from the beginning. He was very good at explaining things. I know he worked extra hard with my dog especially with her blindness. Although we aren't completely done with our courses, I am super impressed with the progress so far. read more

Off Leash K9 Training - My dog on the right. Before our classes, she would NOT go anywhere near another dog. - Pet Training Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Everyone thinks they have the best dog. None of them are wrong. -W.R. Purche My wish is for my dog to be the best little fur baby she can! So, my family decided to find a board and train for her at the young age of 7 months. My husband came across Off Leash K9 on Yelp and then discovered their videos on YouTube. He'd watch clips of various dogs in training every night and would say, "Honey! Look! You gotta watch this!" Eventually I was convinced to invest in OLK9 program, especially after the first home training program (through a different company) didn't work out as we had expected. I say invest because the 14-day OLK9 program is pricey, but after reuniting with her after 2 weeks, I was amazed with how far she had come! Proud parent!! Totally worth it. Amie was our trainer. She's very friendly and sent photo and video of Makana daily. She took her to various places to train on the island, such as Chinaman's Hat park, Turtle Bay, Waikiki Beach and even neighborhood parks. Training also took place at their facility in Kaneohe. The magic started to happen even on day 1! The commands that Makana has come to learn are: Come, sit, down, place (and to another place), and heel. The training incorporates the use of an e-collar, which is sent home with the dog after graduating from the program. I was weary of e-collar training at first, but I was able to feel the corrective stimulus when I dropped her off and picked her up. There are different levels from 0-100 to correct bad behavior. After meeting Amie and seeing the good work she put in with Makana, I am a firm believer if this technology. Especially if you feel you've tried everything. Now that Makana is home, I keep her on the collar during the day when she has supervision and take it off when she's resting and overnight. I plan to eventually transition her off. So it's very important that everyone in the household uses the same commands and repetition. Never give up!! If we ever feel Makana needs a refresher, we can contact OLK9 here in Hawai'i or they even have facilities on the mainland, and it's complimentary for a lifetime. Thank you, Amie. Thank you Off Leash K9!! P.S. if you're military, you'll receive a generous discount! read more

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Worked with Off Leash for my 15 month old Yorkshire Terrier, Winston. Winston's Main issues: Fearful Anxiety, mainly Separation anxiety Barks a lot at familiar faces and out of fear We completed the 8-week reactivity and aggression program with the head trainer, Sherry. She works with the dogs in this program so your pup will be in great hands. We learned basic obedience, sit, down, place, and heel. With the obedience commands we worked through his behavior issues and building his confidence. Sherry was super knowledgeable on how to handle Winston's behavioral issues. She immediately knew what to do when we would come across Winston's fear and anxiety during training and worked it through. She also provided me with extensive knowledge on how to handle my dog outside of the training sessions. I believe Winston and I are well equipped to take our training even further especially after completing the course. Based on my full experience, I find Sherry and her team at Off Leash to be very credible and trust their judgement. I inquired with another dog training business prior to Off Leash, and they diagnosed my dog with severe aggression and reactivity and would require great muzzle training before meeting a trainer. Their full diagnosis did not sound like my dog. However, when inquiring with Sherry, she concluded that there was no aggression but rather strong anxiety. I was assured by our first session when we didn't need to muzzle. In addition Winston was not reactive nor aggressive towards Sherry when she handled him. I highly recommend Sherry and Off Leash if your dog has a similar issues like mine, or anyone that's looking to build a great relationship between human and pup. Winston and I are in much better place now. It has strengthened our relationship and for that I'm most thankful. read more

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"We rescued a beautiful young dog who's owner was obviously unaware of his breed and their high energy. Instead of training him they gave him to the pound. We looked into off leash and they were great to get us in early. Amazing results in just one session. And we were able to take our E collar home to start training until our upcoming 2nd session. They gave us so much information to help us help Nanuq. Can't wait till #2. Coopers " read more

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We had such a great experience with the 2 week board & train with James! Our dog Rocky is 3.5 years old and is a lab mix (we think Rottweiler & great Dane but not sure). He was constantly pulling his leash on walks or if we were on grass. If he was off leash he would run the opposite way. Now he is very obedient and has learned how to "heel"! His recall is amazing too. We wish we had done this training sooner! We loved the daily videos and photos we received too while he was gone. We missed him so much so it was nice to know he was in good hands! read more

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Offleash K9 was OUTSTANDING! From start to finish James was great. My dog has dietary restrictions and he was able to follow them to a t ensuring she remained on track during her stay. Kona is a changed dog since her stay with Offleash K9. Book with James, you will not be disappointed! read more

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Long overdue...it's been 3 months since our rambunctious strong-willed 9-month old Doberman attended the 2-week board and train program with Sherry V. To whom, I cannot thank enough for tailoring her schedule to ensure that our pup met the goals of the program. We had scheduled the training 5 months prior, for 2 weeks while we vacationed on the mainland. During the first 2 days, our pup had a delayed start due to severe reaction to her kibble (I had made the mistake of switching her diet from raw to kibble to simplify things). At first, Sherry spent more time taking care of our pup than training her. She went out of her way to nurture our pup back to normal and got her on track with training; Sherry then extended our pup's training by 3 days, rather than rescheduling our pup to return months later. During the entire time, Sherry kept us well informed with daily texts and pics, sometimes a phone call or video. On the day of pick-up, we spent two hours reviewing the commands and learning how to use the remote and ecollar. I immediately saw the changes with our pup--it was incredible. She was my same pup, just different....We had met at Kapolei district park. There was a lot going on, so many distractions. My pup should have gone crazy, yet she was attentive and obedient. Over the last 3 months, we have thoroughly enjoyed taking our pup off-leash to the beach and hiking. She is doing phenomenal with her extended down and recall. We've taken her to dog friendly restaurants and shopping centers. The best part of it all is the great pics I get to take during her extended stays. I can't thank Sherry of Hawaii Dog Trainers enough! Wishing everyone at Hawaii Dog Trainers the happiest of holidays and a prosperous 2020! read more

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UPDATE (5/25/18)- We just picked up our second baby, Minnie, last night!! She is also completely transformed and a different dog. We knew she was always stubborn and head-strong but, Aunty Sherry broke though!! I saw some of that stubbornness this morning on our walk as I tried to "place" her on a bench at the bus stop. But, I could hear Aunty Sherry in the back of my head saying "keep at it until they get it" & I did. After multiple tries and having to use the e-collar, Minnie completed her task & was very excited for "break". We know it will take some time for her to adjust being back at home but, we are committed to keeping her on track!! We just picked up our baby Beans this past Saturday right before the Pet Expo. He was enrolled in the 2 week board and train program (along with his sister Minnie who hasn't yet graduated). When they say they don't return your dog until he/she is 100% trained, they mean it!! He was there for 3 weeks. Upon pick up of Beans, we could tell from a distance that he was a more well behaved dog. Sherry had us call him from a distance. At first he was hesitant to come but, he eventually came running towards us OFF LEASH at a busy road. We spent some time with Sherry learning the new commands & how to effectively use the e-collar. We met on the road leading down into the Blaisdell center (same side as Thomas Square) & the entire time we were talking, Beans was off leash, roaming around, doing his thing. Then we took him into the expo & he was thee perfect gentleman. He didn't pull at the leash, he didn't bark or try to nip at any other dogs, and he didn't jump on anyone. Eventually he got tired & we put him in the sling we bought. Once we turned a corner & he saw Aunty Sherry, he nearly jumped out of the sling to go to her!! Since he's been home, we have been reinforcing his training & he is still doing amazing!! We used the board & train program not because our dogs are crazy & out of control but, because we didn't have the consistency to train them on our own every day. We would recommend this program to ANYONE!! I even did a consult & tour of the facility before enrolling my babies & it definitely helped me put my anxiety at read more

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Off the beaten path for me. Caminys trainer was awesome and didn't have a complaint about my disabilities and inability to train her as much as I should. She still is learning and getting ready for her two weeks with the same trainer. She is much. Etter than when we started. Love her and appreciate how hard her trainer has worked with her. read more

OLK9 are miracle workers! My olde English bulldogge Daisy is the sweetest, most stubborn, hard headed dog I ever met. She's the Mariah Carey of dogs, a total diva. When we go on walks I'm not walking her, but she's pulling me around the block until she's done walking. And then she'll turn around and drag me back home. Luckily my husband saved his money and we were able to send out Daisy girl to training. It's pricey, but well worth it. We opted for their two week board and train and unfortunately for us, Hurricane Lane interrupted our training a week in and my husband didn't get the call for drop off to resume training right away. We had to wait another 5 months until we were able to send her back. But even with 1 week of training, she was so much more manageable and we were able to play catch with her an open field by our neighborhood without her running away or jumping/chasing strangers. When we finally sent her to complete her training, it was great. We got daily updates, pictures and videos. By the end of the 2 weeks, my husband went to pick her up and she was amazing! She was walking good, able to play catch off leash, walked right next to us without dragging, and just so much easier to handle! The board and train program is expensive, but worth every single cent. read more

Impeccable training service! I was hesitant to leave our dog for the 2 week board and train, as she was a rescue dog, used for breeding and we had only had her for a few months. However, I am a teacher and have 3 elementary age kiddos at home, and a military spouse. Time is crucial in our home and budgeted like our monthly budget! After toying between the training packages and the board and train (life long refresher for FREE!!!!) I decided to cough up the money! I literally cried when I dropped her off! That being said- I watched countless reviews and videos of K9 Training both here on Oahu and on the mainland. I can tell you this was a GREAT investment! Our coach, Alex was on point assuring Lilo would be in great hands! She sent me videos DAILY of Lilo's progress! The training starts immediately and continues 24-7! I could not believe how quickly Lilo responded to Alex! On a side note- the E-Collar is not a shock collar! It truly is a "get your attention" collar! I was able to feel it myself, as did my eager kiddos- wondering how it felt. Think of a TENS unit, for muscle stimulation! The night before I picked Lilo up I got a video of her off leash, in a "place" command, in DOWNTOWN HONOLULU! So many people, and other dogs to distract her! Lilo did her job and was rewarded with praise and loves! I was so excited for her! Alex was great at explaining all the commands and how to use them. She made sure I was comfortable with everything before we departed for home. When we got home, I texted Alex a few times and talked to her on the phone to reassure myself I was doing it right. You won't regret training with K9 Off Leash Oahu. Lilo is a "velcro" dog. She lackED confidence and COULD be aggressive toward other dogs, running at people, by the way she is a bully mix, our neighbors had complained about her charging them, was another reason we went with the board and train- Lilo is not mean or aggressive. This training helped build her confidence and mine as her owner. It's amazing what the great trainers can do in 14 days. I'm forever thankful! read more

I originally had my dog,Athena, in the 2 week boarding in Las Vegas and we moved out here. After about 4 years now, We booked a refresher here in Hawaii with Sherry for our GSD. Sherry was super kind and helped us get refreshed with our training! I believe we went over a little bit of our 1 hr session but she was super patient and didn't make us feel rushed at all! Now we have our two newer dogs signed up for their advanced lessons as well! read more

I have worked with Erica and Alex. They have gone above and beyond to work with me and my crazy schedule. Still going through lessons with my deaf puppy, but they have help so much with the communication between me and my dog. The OLK9 team likes "challenges" and cater everything to the specific needs of the dog/owner they are working with! I just wish more people would admit they need a little professional help when it comes to training a dog. It is life changing to have a well behaved dog that you dont have to worry about having people over or taking them out and about. read more

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Short version: Maria Hagood was amazing with our puppy, Lili. The '2 Week Board and Train' program was worth every penny. I would definitely do it again and I highly recommend Maria as your trainer! Long version: My puppy's trainer for the '2 Week Board and Train' program was Maria Hagood. First of all, I believe she is an amazing person and second, her being an amazing dog trainer is a close tie for first. I was hesitant to leave my dog with someone and pay what seems like a lot of money for my dog to be trained but the reviews and the videos of the training speak for itself. My girlfriend and I booked an appointment, met with Maria and immediately felt comfortable with her. You could tell she was a dog lover and knew what she was talking about. Maria took great care of our puppy. She sent us pictures and videos of our dog's process everyday. Hurricane Lane popped up in the middle of our training and Maria was so flexible with us. She wanted us to take our dog back just in case anything was to come from the hurricane. Luckily nothing happened and our training was never cut short. The price seems high at first but it's an investment in your dog who'll probably be around for 10 or more years. So far, we've taken her on walks, to open fields and out to the beach and she comes back everytime we call her. As a pet owner, I think this is the best thing you can do for yourself and your dog. We have confidence in our dog when she's off leash and we love taking her all over the island. I've trained my dogs before with group classes and private training but the results are immediate and better with the '2 Week Board and Train' program. I will do it again with my future dogs and I would highly recommend using Maria Hagood. Thank you again, Maria!!! The link for our dog, Lili. https://youtu.be/G6SCQy8eaeA read more

We sent our 18-month Border collie/Aussie mix dog to the 2-week board & train program with trainer Kirk. Our pup was very nervous and reactive to other people/dogs. From day 1, Kirk made us feel assured that our pup was in good hands. Kirk sent us frequent updates and we were amazed at the progress throughout the program. We appreciated the post-training session to maintain the new skills our pup had learned. We highly recommend Kirk & Off Leash K9 Training Hawaii and can't thank them enough for transforming our pup to confident and obedient dog! read more

BLUF: Highly recommend. Worth every penny. Sent my 2 year old German Shepherd/Malamute mix to the two-week boarding training program. She was already pretty obedient, but I had a lot of trouble getting her to walk on a loose leash and she always bolted for other dogs. Two weeks in training and she was done. I take her everywhere with me, she walks right next to me with no leash. She's still the same dog, same personality, just much easier to keep her attention now. (She still really wants to hang out with strange dogs, but now I can just tell her not to and she'll stay with me) As to the experience: you drop your dog off with enough food for two weeks, a toy or two if you care to, and his/her complete up-to-date shot record. You'll schedule the time and day to meet and pick him/her back up on or before this day. Your trainer will send you little video updates throughout the process. On the pick-up date, you'll meet with your trainer at a park somewhere and learn how to maintain the training. She'll teach you how to use the training collar (included in the price), the commands and hand signals used, having you go through everything she's taught your dog to make sure you understand it and to get your dog used to YOU giving the commands. If you're on the fence, my advice is absolutely do this. Well worth the money to be able to take my dog anywhere. Not quite service dog status, but absolutely close enough for business owners to believe me when I say she is... The company can help you go all the way to actual certification as well, if that's what you're interested in. read more

There is a LOT to love about this company. If the classes hadn't been so expensive, I feel they would easily deserve 6 stars. However, i chose the 8-week course and with my military discount, it was about $900. This class was designed for the first 4 weeks to be basic obedience (5 basic commands) and the second 4 weeks to be "advanced." Well, let me say up front that they do not disappoint. At the first lesson, you're given the E-collar and taught how to use it to reinforce learning. This, in itself was extremely valuable, compared to just buying one in a store and shocking your dog when he does something bad. Rather, they teach you how to lovingly remind your dog of the command you just gave with only the minimal amount of stimulation necessary. I worked with Sherry. She is amazing, professional, well-trained, and (I felt) genuinely loved my little puppy while we were training. She was very flexible and worked with my erratic schedule, which I greatly appreciated. I can't recommend this company highly enough. The results speak for themselves. I can walk around my neighborhood without a leash if I so choose (of course, Hawaii has leash laws, so...). Even if I don't have the e-collar on her, she still listens and obeys. Not always, but it's a continuous process - it's not like we do the training and then we're done forever, but she's a very good and well-behaved puppy now. She's a joy to walk now; not always pulling on the leash and getting distracted by every little sound and occurrence. Again, my ONLY complaint, and this is after talking to other pet owners that got training elsewhere, is that the price is a bit steep. On the face of it, it looks like I paid my trainer $112.50 per hour for 8 hour-long lesson. But then you realize you get a $200 e-collar included in the price, so it drops to about $87.50 per lesson. That doesn't even sound bad for personalized, flexible lessons, and it's not, but when someone else shows up to the dog park with a remarkably well-trained dog and they said they only paid $50 for 12 weekly classes, it starts to put things in perspective. I have no regrets about spending the money, but I'm under no illusion that I got some sort of great deal; even with a military discount - which I do appreciate, BTW, Off Leash, if/when you read this :) In their defense, I don't know what their overhead is. Anyway... In just a few weeks we'll be working as a therapy dog in hospitals and nursing homes and stuff and it's in large part thanks to Off Leash and Sherry. Great company, great staff. Go to their website and watch some videos of the transformations of the before/after. I wish we had done this with my pup since it was pretty dramatic. I almost can't even remember her being disobedient now. If you have any questions, hit me up on FB: search "Lucy The Happiness Dog" read more

We had Sherry as our trainer! She was phenomenal through the 8-week Advanced Lessons. Our initial meeting was made comfortable by her confidence and knowledge. She was so friendly, and was able to explain everything to our complete understating. I asked, and she was able to map out the training schedule with simple descriptions. She also took us through the guide for the eCollar to make sure we used it to its safest and most effective potential. We felt very confident with the program course after this first session. Towards the ending of our first four weeks (Beginners lessons), I requested some information about emotional support animal specific training for her Advanced lessons, and they gave me a lot of great information. Sherry was able to tailor some command lessons to fit our needs for her. I would 10/10 recommend Sherry and OLK9T for you and your dog, if you're looking for highly qualified and trained individuals to provide focused and meaningful behavior lessons. So long as you are committed to following through and reinforcing sessions at home! Much mahalos to the OLK9T Ohana! We will definitely come back once we expand our family! read more

This review is for the two-week board and train I did earlier this summer; I've been having way too much fun playing with my puppy to leave one! The trainer my 10-month old German Shepherd puppy had was Erica, and she was a god-send! Background is: I had called about a month prior to schedule the board and train, which is kind of short notice because I know they are relatively full on dogs most of the time. She was able to accommodate taking my puppy during the time frame I had requested, and enrollment of my puppy was easy as was setting up the drop off and pick up time/date as she worked with my schedule and tried to balance it out with hers. My GSD before the 2-week board always pulled on his leash and wouldn't listen to our heeling commands, couldn't ignore other dogs even being on the other side of the street, and barked at every person we walked past. After the training we can now walk him off-leash and he ignores walking past other people and other dogs (as long as they don't charge at him). He listens to us when we tell him "off" or "no" and we can now take him to places like Lani Kai beach park without him being insufferable! Compared to other places OLK9 was cheaper to train him off leash and the price includes the muscle stimulating collar. My puppy actually gets really excited to see the collar come out because he knows it's time to go outside and play! Thank you OLK9 for making Ace a well-behaved dog, you saved us! People used to say he was "dangerous" whenever he would start barking, but now they say he's very well-behaved! read more

We took our 3-year old Yorkie to Matt. I was a little worried at first bc bear typically doesn't like men. But he's great with bear. He's very observant and good at reading dogs' body language. He really listened to our concerns and tailored Bear's training accordingly. Hes very positive and up-beat. He gives constructive feedback and made suggestions to continue training at home. He really helped bear gain confidence and become a lot less anxious & reactive. read more

Very amazing how our very hyper dog learned great commands in two weeks. Prior to the two weeks in house training it would be my dog would take me walking cause she is strong and hard to control. Also she would not listen to us. Now I can take her to the park and walk her with no leash and enjoy each other more. She does not bother other pets like before her training. read more

My experience with Off Leash K9 Training Hawaii didn't really leave me with any extreme emotions. They need some serious work when it comes to professionalism and communication. I wasn't terribly impressed with the training program, but I did really love our trainer. Our trainer is really the only reason we stay with this place. She was really friendly and went out of her way to help us out and make sure we got the most out of the training. The story of our experience with this place is long and complicated and the best way I can sum it all up is to say that I don't feel like I learned a lot that I couldn't have learned on my own by doing some research. My puppy does listen better and is learning obedience skills, so the training does deliver. However when I finished the training session I felt just relieved. read more

This is way overdue as my dog, Nalu, was trained by Heather over a year ago! However, I can tell you that after such a long period, Nalu is still a well behaved pup and we were not the best at keeping up with some of his training! Heather was such a pleasure to talk to and work with and would even check in with me after her job was done to see how Nalu was progressing. I would definitely recommend this training to anyone with a dog! They are incredibly helpful and professional! Thank you Heather (& Go Steelers)! A picture of our dog, Nalu with our newborn baby girl who he ADORES! read more

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This review is based on my husband's experience training our rhodesian ridgeback puppy. He was very pleased with the quality of the training offered and the positive impact it has had on the relationship between our pup and our family. Here are some of his comments. - Great training environment. - Great training experience not just for my dog but for me to be an effective trainer. - Erica displayed an extreme knowledge-base and also trained on other commands with time permitted during training session. - She aided in making a better relationship between my dog and family. Like any other training you have to make a commitment to follow through and practice. Only then, will you see results. read more

I seriously can not say enough about Off Leash K9 Hawaii. First, they offer a military discount... they also offer monthly payments interest free for those who can't pay the fee all at once. My husband and I researched different schools for awhile but decided to do the 2 week board & train and so happy we did. James our trainer sent me updates through out the 2weeks.... he took such great care of Akula and made him an amazing dog. Highly recommend them and worth every penny! read more

These guys did an amazing job helping me train my shepherd/husky mix pup!! Our lessons were extremely helpful and she's such a good girl! I probably needed to learn more than her and they helped me so much. WELL worth it!! read more

Great experience with this company. Very costly but I guess its worth it with the one on one training for our dog that really needed it.

The instructors are great. The equipment may present a problem as mine already has twice now. Overall, a really good experience.

Absolutely worth the money, the two week board and train with Erica was amazing! We got daily updates, pictures, videos and Raven (1.5yr old GSD) came back happy and so much more well behaved! We can take her on walks without a meltdown, go on hikes without a leash, and she responds a million times better to our commands. If you're hesitating because of price, dont- it's well worth it and they'll work out a payment plan with you too! read more

We took our dog Franklyn to off leash a couple of months ago and we are so impressed with the changes we have seen. Our trainer Deeana not only helped us to set a good training program that we can do with our dog but she makes herself available 24/7 for any questions and help. We wanted extra family members to know how to help train Franklyn and she scheduled an appointment with in days to help us. Very impressed and grateful read more

My K9 Max came back a different dog. And Erica took amazing care of him while she had him. Worth the investment and the time.

I am so pleased with the results of my dog's training. He went there stubborn, and with no obedience skills. Now he is attentive, and loyal, both on the leash, and off. He now a no stress companion. Of course, it's a process that we work on every day. Erica, his trainer, is patient and amazing. A trained dog is a companion with so many more freedoms than one that does not know obedience. That's what I wanted for my friend. read more

Our dog Makana is a Pomsky, a mix of Pomeranian and Husky. I chose the puppy more on the Husky side which is known to be more willful and for being escape artists. My husband Howard and I live in a condo in Waikiki with lots of people and other dogs. Makana's overly excited puppy behavior of leash pulling, jumping and barking at others was getting to be much. Yes, I watched several episodes of Cesar Milan's shows, but as recommended I needed the help of professionals. I chose Off -Leash K9's Two-Week Board and Train Program because I wanted the rock star dog with all the great obedience. I think the guarantee helped to clinch it. Makana's puppy consult was Spencer Duclos. After our first meeting, things felt right to continue. He was then perfectly matched with his awesome trainer Erica McRell. Both Makana and I have separation anxiety was softened with many texts, emails, pictures and videos. I was amazed just after the first video. I casually mentioned surfing was on my bucket list and WOW I get a video of Makana doing place on a boogie board being pulled by Erica! Yesterday, he was on one of our neighbor's skateboard. When he came home Howard and I were patiently taught our lessons on handling. That night upon reflection of what he had learned, I felt it, that tight bond, PUPPY BLISS. He is now so approachable, especially with children. Makana was brought to a group of children to educate on dog awareness. His daily walks are a pleasure and we do it even more and longer. I think he has more freedom as I can let him loose in the dog run just knowing that he will come back when called. Makana has a very strong foundation and we will definitely be back for further training on becoming my service dog. Off-Leash K9's training, for me, is a good investment and helps us have a happy dog. Thank you so much Erica and Spencer! Even my neighbors thank you! read more

Taking my GSD to Off Leash K9 was the best decision I made. Not only for him but especially for me. It was that one link that completely connected me and my dog's partnership. I say partner cause its just like having a teammate, a fellow cop, or a partner in crime . My dog and I already have a strong bond but this definitely sealed it. It's the communication that gets clearer and the solution from getting from point A to point B without having the misunderstanding in between. His name is Cotto, and he did the two week boarding program. Sherry was his trainer and I couldn't ask for anyone better, seriously. She took care of him as if he was her own. Taking him to her home, a totally new environment, living with strangers and having to live with other pets. Cotto is on a raw diet so his meal prep can be time consuming. Sherry had no problem and was able to feed him like I myself was to feed him. Everyday I was updated with pics and videos of his progress and of him working in all different times of the day and in new places. I couldn't believe it when I got the video of him walking off leash, I was totally taken a back and at lost of words. Cotto was calm and happy doing it too, eager for his next job and its because of that I was so happy. I knew for certain then that me and Cotto can do anything our bond that I thought was strong will only get stronger. I don't have to stress whether my dog can handle anything in front of him, or if my front gate opens my heart wont drop thinking if Cotto is gonna run out or not. I know I can take him anywhere and do it safely and without the "what if's". Cotto and I always talk and this only made our communication unbelievably better. I couldn't ask for more from Sherry and the Off Leash team. I'm truly happy with the treatment, the patience, skill and overall outcome of working with Sherry. Again I say this was the best decision I made for Cotto and I. At the end of the two weeks I couldn't wait to begin the list of new adventures me and Cotto were gonna have. When I got him back he was the same o'l Cotto goofy, clumsy, loving... but there was something more regal about him he was mature and way more alert and confident with tasks and commands I give him. Even after I got him back Sherry checked up on us and answered any questions. Lastly, i want to talk about the E-collar. I know we seen and heard the horror stories surrounding the topic, but its not even close to any kind of abuse or inhuman treatment. Team Off Leash makes sure you as the owner learn to responsibly and properly use it. Sherry spent all afternoon teaching, guiding me while working with Cotto, and answering all my concerns and questions thoroughly. I learned its that missing tool I been looking for. The collar is not a "consequence" for being bad or an incentive to do something i tell him to do. It's a tool and that's it. It's about complete responsibility and not a toy to use to boss them around. Off Leash K9 is the spot to go to build on for better communication and with real results. I would definitely come here again and continue the dialogue and relationship i have with Sherry and her team. I couldn't be any happier . read more

When asked to write a review for my experience with K9 Off Leash Hawaii I found it difficult to get started--I didn't know how to put into words the eternal gratitude I felt for Willow's 2 weeks of boarding and training with her trainer Erica! From start to finish, I felt included in her journey as I was updated daily with photos, videos, and texts. I could tell that my dog was being well cared for and more importantly, loved. Before going to K9 Off Leash Hawaii Willow had been seeing different trainers. She is an extremely obedient dog, but can go from 0-100 in an instant. With K9 Off Leash, I can finally say that Willow has learned to control herself! She is "comfortable" in her own skin and the most rewarding part has been to see how balanced she has become. Thank you so much for an amazing experience. read more

James is our trainer here and he does amazing. Lily loves her training and trainer. We couldn't be happier with the results.