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.

As the owner of a 17-year-old dog with special needs, I am incredibly cautious of who I leave my…read morebeloved "Spunky Jones" with when I am away. I have known Kellie for several years and we had the honor of working together as teachers. She has a background as a Special Education teacher and is incredibly compassionate and innovative. She is also a true animal lover. She doesn't just walk my (very difficult to walk) senior dog, but takes him on mini adventures to the coffee shop and sends lots of photos and updates. I have used several services in the past, but no one has given the peace of mind Kellie does. I love the time and care she puts into each visit. When she told me she was starting a pet sitting business, it was a relief as there really is a void of quality pet sitters in Honolulu. Mahalo nui, Kellie! Aloha, Kate and Spunky

Kellie has taken care of my two dogs on multiple occasions. I am always so nervous leaving my…read morebabies behind but she's always made me feel comfortable and not silly for explaining all their little habits and details. She's always communicating and sending picture updates which I love not to mention she takes better care of my plants than I do! My pups absolutely adore her and are ecstatic every time they see her. Thanks Kellie for being the best aunty to our fur babies

Dogwalker Etc. has been an absolute lifesaver for our family. They provide excellent, reliable, and…read moretruly professional dog-sitting services. We have a large female German Shepherd (who has a very small circle of trust) and a small Pomeranian, and they are wonderful with both--patient, attentive, and clearly experienced with different personalities and needs. They always show up exactly when they say they will, which gives us total peace of mind. After every visit, they send photos and updates, and it's obvious they spend quality time playing with our dogs and making sure they are comfortable, cared for, and happy. It's not easy to find someone you can fully trust with your pets, especially when anxiety is involved, but Dogwalker Etc. consistently goes above and beyond. We highly recommend them to anyone looking for dependable, compassionate pet care.

If you love your dog like a family member then you can trust the staff of Dogwalker etc. They…read morealways do their best to accommodate our needs and have been flexible with our family plans. It is very easy to communicate and we love the report from each visit. My son also uses the company and he recently added a puppy to the family. They have been so helpful with helping us out especially during the early months. We trust them with our babies because we know they love them like we do and they care for them when we are not able to be there.

This place is awesome and provides every service you could need for your dogs. When I first started…read moreusing them it was in preparation for a trip and I would be boarding them. I learned so much about my dogs just from the original assessment. I now take my dogs there for day care, grooming and boarding. The dogs were reactive to other dogs before I started taking them and the socialization with other dogs and handlers has helped them so much. Now they are protective, not reactive, which is what I want. All the staff are wonderful and make the transfer easy and most importantly the dogs jump in the car to go and are happy when we get there. One of my dogs I had to manhandle to get in the car previously. Thats not easy with a muscled 45 pound dog!

If you want peace of mind knowing that your precious one is being well taken care of by the best in…read morethis business - bring that darling here! My 'Buddy' can't wait to get out of the car. Well trained and Ohana kine style Staff that can handle anything. They really get to know you and your darling. The place is clean, they adhere to health clearance protocols, first aide, grooming and socialization. I book Buddy for 2 hours daycare to overnight boarding. We all deserve some time off or have to go places where our fur kids aren't allowed. So bring them here. They'll love it. You'll love it. Special shout to Owner Lee Ann. Be proud of your Staff.. They are a worthy reflection of you! Mahalo! From Buddy's mama - Josie DeLa Cruz

Looking for a place to have your precious pets watched while your gone. We were too. If your in…read moreKaimuki or somewhere on the east side this may just work for you. We just had a short trip outerisland, but couldn't bring our fir babies. Usually the parents or a friend can watch out pups, but not this time around. We called around and found it very challenging, almost like sending a toddler to daycare for the first time, they need vet records and a company to vouch that your pup isn't crazy and dangerous to others. We called these folks and they were very friendly and made it as easier to request vet records and willing to do trial run overnight to see how our dogs would do. We drove down and it's a little confusing to find, but basically aim for Salz Lock and Safe, pull into their parking and continue to the chain link fence and you'll see it mountain side. We met the couple that takes care of the fur babies. They were very welcoming and most importantly our dogs sixth sense accepted them right away. Their tails kept wagging, which made us feel better. Our dogs actually shake when we go to the vet and tail down, between the legs. We provided food for the morning, leashes and harness and that's it. They recommended not bring the beds because other dogs might mark them, since it's not a kennel environment. They can walk freely in the rooms and act like they do at home. We left them overnight and we're ready for a phone call, but no complaints came. Then in the morning we went to pick them up. On arrival the couple were still their smiling with our pups. Our dogs seemed happy with their tails wagging. They reported back to us how the dogs did and everything went well. I would recommend Barks and Purrs, because they genuinely seem to care for our dogs. Our dogs were happy and we felt safe to have them watched there.

FIVE PAWS UP!!! I am so grateful to have found Barks and Purrs Daycare. I especially am happy…read morethat its so close darn to my house. Can't ask for a better location, just drop off your baby, and you can access the highway nearby heading either east or west. Richard is fantastic, very knowledgeable and he has such a way with animals. My little pupster gets super excited when we get there and now when I say "doggie daycare" he starts running around in circles and heads to the car, ready to go. He always looks forward to going to visit Richard and his furry friends. He comes home absolutely wore out. He wolfs down his dinner and then sprawls out on the floor to sleep. Richard is flexible with scheduling and very responsive and communicative. They also offer bathing services on site which you can avail yourself to while your fur baby stays in their care. I send my pup 2 days a week so that he gets much needed socialization and I get peace of mind knowing he's in capable hands.

Nadia is an amazing pet sitter. She takes care of my pups like her own. Our labradoodles love her…read moreand we can tell from their reactions when they see her. Nadia is a very conscientious, trustworthy and reliable pet-sitter. She tries her best to keep our pups happy by keeping their routine the same as much as possible. We are extremely happy with her and would highly recommend her to anyone who loves their pups as much as we do.

Nadia is great. She's cared for my 3 cats multiple times and she always sends me pictures so that I…read moreknow my cats are getting playtime. She even went above and beyond and cleaned the water fountains and vacuumed up all the cardboard mess my cats made by using their scratcher before I got home from vacation.

Dogs just want to have fun…read more My bichon really enjoys this place. When I pull up to the driveway he can't wait to get inside. That's because he has other dogs to play with. And it's really assuring know they separate the big dogs from the small ones. Because my bichon would be attacking all the huskies in larger dogs. :) The staff post pics online sometimes throughout the stay. Overall five stars. He enjoys it there and I enjoy picking him up. Because he goes to sleep right after. M

Great service and care. My pup likes going to Furever Friends Play and Stay. No shiba screams when…read morehe's with Colin, his favorite friend #fureverfriendshi @fureverfriendshi #buzzybooth

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!

Ric is truly one of the kindest people I've ever met. He was great with my cat, Trekee. While away…read moreon my last travel, it was unfortunate that my beloved cat had to be put to sleep. He was old (20 years old) and had lived a long and happy life, but it was time for him to say goodbye. Though I was already expecting it to happen, I was still crushed. The only thing that made me feel better was knowing that Ric was with him and he made sure to take care of things. Ric went beyond the extra mile to take care of everything, not only for Trekee's sake, but for mine as well. It gave me peace of mind knowing Ric was with Trekee at the vet's clinic when he was being put to sleep. I would recommend Ric and Hapa Sitting Service in a heartbeat. They truly care for animals - all kinds, shapes, and sizes. I will forever be thankful to Ric and his wife for what they did for me.

Again, I can't say enough about Ric and Hapa Sitting Service!!! I have been using them for years…read morenow and honestly will never stray. Luna loves him as family and my house is always well taken care of and Luna cared for, fed, showered with attention and walked. Love him and will continue to use their services for many more years to come!