If you're reading the reviews trying to decide, let me save you some time -- you're in the right…read moreplace. 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!

I can't say enough good things about Island Dog Obedience. We have a little pug named Gigi who we…read moreadore--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

From the very first conversation with Sherry,I was put at ease leaving my baby for the first…read moretime,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!

From the very beginning, all communication was clear and thorough. Sherry (Sherrie? Cherie?) was…read moregreat 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!!

Honestly, I haven't felt alone in a while because of my pup Harley. She's not only my best friend,…read morebut she's also become a source of comfort in my life. It was important that she be near just in case I started to feel anxious in a social or day-to-day setting. Getting her trained and certified as a service dog was the logical next step. Sabrina's program has made that a possibility for Harley and I. Our bond has grown, and I feel that our mutual trust has as well. Thank You Sabrina for your clear and concise directions with Harley's training to be Service Dog certified. My best friend and service dog will always be my side.

Mishka my 4 month old puppy, just "graduated" from Sabrina's 2 week boot camp and the results are…read moreamazing! I'm looking forward to the classes, online training she offers and the CGC evaluation! She offers great value for her packages! I highly recommended her for anyone serious about training and having a healthy relationship with their dog!

On our way to a dinner reservation at The Pig & The Lady, Jamie W and I made a point of stopping by…read morethis boutique. Even though we don't own a pet, we have friends who do and became curious about the shop through a local YouTube vlogger. What makes it unique is that it's a gay-owned business. As I accurately surmised, they offer locally sourced pet food and treats and specialty accessories in a friendly and inclusive space. Some of the treats looked appetizing enough for human consumption like ahi tuna jerky and dried duck necks (Photo 7). Of course there were Spam musubi squeaker toys and a variety of leashes in a multitude of colors (Photo 2). They even offered merch for non-pet owners like us. While I sadly bypassed the "Heated Rivalry" stickers (Photo 10), I couldn't help but get the rainbow toothbrushes (Photo 9). Wouldn't you? No surprise the staff was a kick. RELATED - Exploring Hawaii? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/uYcafC7R5e

It has been a while since I've been back! But I was browsing along Waialae when I came up on…read morePublic Pet. Went in to see what they had. A friendly hello but they youngins seemed like they'd rather be out having fun than working. I don't blame them. I bought a small musubi and a shaved ice for Cako. She loved them both! Especially the shaved ice, I mean, who doesn't like shaved ice? LOL! Cako Approves!

The teachers are knowledgeable & the atmosphere if very supportive…read more My 10 month old puppy is very reactive around other dogs & I'm finding this has (after 2 lessons)helped her pay attention to me while other dogs are nearby.

As a first time dog mom, I can wholeheartedly say that I trust Tammy with Mauka 100%. I owe not…read moreonly training Mauka as a little pup, but also helping me as a new dog mom. She made me feel like i could get over any obstacles me and Mauks faced. She is truly such an amazing trainer. Mauka absolutely loved aunty Tammy so much, he would know right when we took the turn to go to her house and start looking out the window for her. After one day of training mauka knew sit, lie down, and stay. Every since i got Mauka Tammy has been the only person I have trusted and kept my full trust. We can't wait to invest more time and $ into A-Z Dog Training! WE LOVE OUR AUNTY TAMMY!!!!!!

I call these guys the dog whisperers. Their love for animals show and they treat my dog like it's…read moretheir own dog. My dog feels loved when he's with them and he looks forward to the next visit! I also know he will get plenty of time outside, as both Natalie and Andres are the most outdoor-loving people I know. I would highly recommend Barkhaus. Whenever I'm in town with my dog, I always rely on their services. Thank you Natalie and Andres!

Where do I start??? Natalie is FANTASTIC, patient, friendly, and punctual…read more When we decided to add a member to our family, after finding a breeder, we KNEW that we needed a trainer to help us transition from never having a pet, to being a patient and loving furry family. The day that we picked up Izzy from the breeder, we texted Natalie on the way home and she met us in less than an hour after introducing Izzy to her new home. Izzy's training began immediately, and I could tell that she adored Natalie and paid attention to EVERYTHING she said and did. We've since had additional training sessions and day outings. Izzy sees a HUGE benefit from every minute spent with Barkhaus. We will happily continue, and I would recommend them to anyone living in town. Super happy!

Our dogs Vader and Toby came here to do a 1/2 day evaluation and came home sooooo happy and…read moreexhausted (we love that for them). Upon arriving we were greeted with their staff and they explained what would happen throughout the day and asked if we preferred Vader and Toby to stay together. We opted to separate them and we'll probably be sticking with that plan until further notice. Overall, great experience for our dogs and us. Vader and Toby will definitely be coming back

We love Kamaaina K9. Our dogs don't even look back when it's time to leave. We utilize the extended…read morecare service when we go off island and really enjoy the daily updates we receive (with adorable photos). We have one very timid dog who takes a while to trust new humans -- he has fully embraced Kamaaina K9, the staff, and the other doggos (his favorite part) and we feel very comfortable leaving our dogs in their care. They are considerate of our dogs' different personality traits and adjust care accordingly. Grateful for this safe, rewarding space for our pups when we leave.

For anyone who is looking for an integrative medicine practice for their four legged family…read moremembers, I strongly recommend KAI Animal Institute. They were referred to us by our vet at VCA Kaneohe to treat our dog's degenerative disease that impacted her spinal cord, affecting her back legs and ability to walk. She had been going for laser therapy treatment at VCA for pain which was initially working, then her vet recommended Dr. Gregg Levine and KAI Animal Institute as an integrative and complementary mode of treatment for pain management of her spinal cord disease. We're so glad her vet recommended KAI Animal Institute. In our first communication with Dr. Levine, he went over our dog's history over the phone, and went over various modes of treatment he could offer to relieve our dog's pain. We then setup a treatment session at his healing studio for him to assess our dog's health and recommend the most appropriate course of treatment. Stepping into KAI Animal Institute's studio, we were greeted with a calming and healing oasis that was thoughtfully designed for animals where Dr. Levine used various treatments like low level light laser therapy, rehab therapy, targeted pulse electromagnetic field therapy, and acupuncture for our dog's pain. In addition, his wife, Julie, an animal behaviorist, performed harmonic therapy for our dog during the treatment which used sound healing powers to further help calm and treat our dog in addition to the acupuncture, etc. Soothing music was played in the background during the treatment session which helped even my husband and I to relax. During and after each session, we could see a change in our dog's behavior and demeanor. She would smile and be so happy, excited to go to KAI Animal Institute's healing oasis and see Dr. Levine and Julie because she knew they would help her feel better. She was able to stand for brief periods with assistance and continually kept trying to use her back legs on her own. Mahalo Nui Loa Dr. Levine and Julie for providing such kind, compassionate, and caring treatments to our dog to help her with pain management. We are so thankful, grateful and blessed to have met Dr. Levine and Julie and can't recommend them enough for complementary care for animals dealing with pain or recovering from an injury or surgery.

My beagle Keira and I have had many amazing training and therapy sessions with Dr. Gregg Levine at…read morehis Kai Animal Institute. His holistic approach to addressing whatever issue the dog is presenting that day and using the full range of therapies to treat them instead of having to pick from an ala carte menu like other places has been amazing. From acupuncture, to cold laser therapy, and even fun physical games that get the dog to strengthen the right muscles. Even a stroll along the beach was integrated to help heal the mind and body. Being a part of the therapy myself as opposed to just waiting outside a clinic has strengthened the bond and trust between my dog and myself. She has learned new tricks, even at the age of 13, that have enriched her life and our relationship. We started with him to just address a back leg injury Keira had suffered, but have since expanded to help Keira heal and hold off the bits of aging her body has begun to show. I am beyond pleased with the results and use the therapy and training techniques Dr. Levine taught us daily to continue my dog's healing and progress. As you can see in the last photo, Keira is a very happy customer at the end of every session! I can't recommend Kai Animal Institute enough!

Where do we even begin with how much we (and our dog Lucca) love Paula?! She trains our dog for an…read morehour every week and trust me, that includes a ton of training for us as owners too, and it's really opened our eyes and minds to how much we have an impact on training our sweet girl. We adopted her about two months ago from a shelter and she came to us with her sweet personality but she was a stray and needs to learn to not pull in her leash and to work on some lunging issues. Paula not only trains her directly but spends time with us as the owners, explaining the "why". She is against using e-collars which thank goodness we never tried and contacted her instead. She focuses on the individual dog's history and personality and living environment and really tailors her training to your dog. She has a firm but kind approach which we love. We have already implemented her easy to follow and remember instructions during the week and see a difference! We would HIGHLY RECOMMEND Paula! If you love your dog as much as we do, and your dog could use training, the absolute best thing you can do for them and your relationship with them is to have Paula come in and help! Mahalo Paula!

Paula was great! She sat down with us and discussed the issues we were having and got to know our…read moredogs. She gave us some very insightful tips and tricks to help us manage our highly reactive large dog. We are continuing to use her tips and are already seeing improvement in a couple days! We absolutely love her positive energy and would highly recommend her to anyone who needs some help with their reactive dogs.

He called me right away & answered my questions…read more He called me right away & answered my questions

Had my dog trained here and service was excellent. They provide all equipment that will help once…read moredog comes home and if you really need you can always call them.