They were able to accommodate my needs on very short notice. They handled my dog really well and…read moretaught us skills to keep progress going for long term success.

Training was wonderful & very thorough. The trainers even…read morehelped train us, the humans. Our 2 year old dog is very much a part of our family now.

I don't think this company is non profit. Before a raiser…read moreasked me to corporate them for training of dog. I agreed because I believe this company is non profit. They used my yard and pool normally for a month. But after then there were many poo in my property. Their manners were so bad. I stopped to corporate them. Basically this raiser should have estimated renovation for pool and garage (her brother is a constructors). During waiting estimates about a month, this company was supposed to use my pool ( there were many holes ). After then she asked me to give patients who are suffering from cancer the permission and the key of house ( inside) to heal their pain. I declined!!! This is an idea by her oncologist husband. Why should I share of inside of my house with parents who are suffering from cancer?? If they live at my house and use my dress , bags , and etc , they will not recover . My house is just residence , not hospital. And I have no habit to share my private life with strangers. But a raiser broke into my property with climbing up 6 ft wall and stole many things from my yard as harassment. She told police and prosecutor she had permission of getting anything from my property. Incredibly her daughter did the same behavior, too. If she stole many things as a raiser of Hawaii Fi Do from my property , this company should compensate for it.

Emily is excellent! She took care of our Goldendoddle puppy and our German shepherd for a whole…read moreweek! She stayed in our studio in the back and kept it clean and even washed the bedding. I'll recommend her to anyone who wants a pet sitter. She texts us with pictures of our dogs and even went on FaceTime so we can actually see our pets and talk to her live. Awesome pet sitter

Emilie took great care of my pup Marty while I was away on vacation for e weeks. She sent constant…read moreupdates and photos. He was a happy boy when I came back home.

Balanced Obedience has truly been a dream come true! Sabrina is absolutely amazing…read more Before training, I couldn't even walk our dog because she pulled so hard. It wasn't just me--even our dog sitters struggled to walk her. She also greeted everyone by barking, whether they were coming into our home or we were visiting theirs. She sounded like a fierce guard dog... which is pretty funny considering she's a full-blooded Golden Retriever! The transformation has been incredible. Not only is she so much better behaved, but we've also learned how to communicate with her in a way we never knew before. The training didn't just change our dog--it changed our relationship with her. We can't recommend Balanced Obedience enough. If you're on the fence about investing in training, take the leap. It is worth every penny, and you'll be so glad you did!

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!

I really don't want to give Marie a less than stellar review because for the most part I really…read morelike Marie and I think her intentions are good. I think there are some issues that were costly to me that might help you avoid the same. I'll start with the cons and end with the pros: Marie is all about the money and herself, first and foremost. You're not entering into a partnership. She's the boss. She can bend her rules, ask you to be flexible with scheduling and rescheduling but you can not. There is a language barrier that became more obvious over time. English is not Marie's native tongue. She also doesnt hear well (I dont either) so masking isnt an option. Lack of clarity in communication was a huge issue. Pros: Marie is positive, all positive, and uses Skinner's operant conditioning as her model. Lots of treats and rewards and ignoring the negatives. She understands dogs and their language. I saw great improvement in my dogs and their reactivity and regression in their potty habits while working with her. That improvement was in the first 3-5 sessions though. After that it was practice of the same with nothing new. I would not recommend buying a package. I quit the training with prepaid training sessions left. Ive worked with excellent trainers so maybe I'm spoiled. There's a lot of good stuff on the internet that's free, like Doggy Dan. In spite of it all, Im grateful for Marie and our time together and the improved relationships with my dogs and their more relaxed way of life since I'm more relaxed.

I would give ProDog Hawaii 10 stars if I could! Marie has changed our lives for the better...we…read morewent from constant stress and tension to being able to relax and enjoy time with our dog. I was in search of a force free dog trainer after our 8 year old rescue dog had regressed after an event and had become fearful of pretty much everything and she became reactive towards my husband. I remembered a friend had worked with Marie years prior and she was highly recommended so I emailed through the website and received a very speedy, thorough and nice reply from Marie and quickly decided I wanted to work with her. We've also been working remotely with a Veterinary Behaviorist in San Francisco along with our local vet. Although we had not gotten her stabilized on medications, we started training right away. There were months of trying different medications and different doses, and our dog having bad side effects. We had Zoom sessions with Marie throughout this time and she was so helpful and supportive with giving us ideas and suggestions of what to try to get her from being in a frozen state of fear and building her trust and confidence. I just wanted my scared girl to stop hiding and be able to relax on the couch like she used to do. Marie has been so accommodating with our schedule (there were weeks I would postpone and reschedule due to our rescue girl not feeling well). Marie encouraged us to video our training and she would analyze the videos and she has taught me so much about our dogs body language. We have been working with Marie for about 4 months and have seen great improvement. She is off all behaviorial medications and rarely hides. She is much more tolerant of noises and is now eager and more engaged when we train. She is happier and more playful than she's ever been. We never would have gotten this far without Marie's guidance. She truly cares about her clients. She is so knowledgeable and is amazing at what she does. Thank you Marie for helping us build a better relationship with our sweet girl and helping her to gain more confidence!

Xavier at K9 Coach LLC is an incredible hands on trainer who is extremely knowledgeable and…read moreprofessional when it comes to dog training. He has been training my dog since four months old. What I love best about Xavier is how not only does he closely work with your dog to teach them important skills, but he too teaches the human these important skills and how to follow through with them at home with consistency. We have come so far through all of his basic commands, gentle walking, tracking and now we are working on open recall. He helps fit different collars and leashes on our dogs so they work appropriately during training. He is also extremely informative in how to approach situations outside of training and how to correct them. There is no one else on the island I would trust to train our guy.

Xavier worked with my Shetland Sheepdog for basic obedience and confidence after a negative…read moreencounter with another dog. He was able to tailor a program to meet my dogs needs as a currently competing show dog and set a foundation for a well rounded future. Xavier is attentive to not only his four legged clients but also their human companions providing direct and encouraging feedback on how to support your pup achieving behavior milestones and consistency. I was instructed on corrections, proper tools for training, behavior rewards, and off leash/outside of training time best practices. Communication for scheduling, classes, private lessons, and checking in is easy to do. Prices are appropriate and reasonable for the high level of professionalism and expertise that Xavier has. I have also utilized them for boarding my dog during a family emergency, where accommodation was made for us not only last minute, but with the kindness you'd expect from close friends and family! My dog was cared for extremely well and made the quick separation at an early age such a positive experience that he was able to make transitions into new environments more easily following his stay with Xavier. Xavier understands dogs and their behaviors in a way that allows him to connect with the dogs he's working with long term to maximize your dogs performance of good behaviors and obedience. My sheltie is more confident, consistent, and happier since going through his program and I am excited to continue working with Xavier!

My dog was very undisciplined and would constantly trying to dictate terms; very adamant, stubborn…read more After training with a Eric, he is a different dog. What I envisioned, and more, but was incapable of achieving myself. After a short three week stay with Eric and the gang, he consistently complies with the basic commands like sit, down, stay, heel; has stopped trying to jump on, bark at people/other dogs, paces with me while walking, doesn't stray when off leash and comes running when called. Aside from the dog training, Eric trained us to ensure Zeus' development is nurtured breaking everything down into layman's terms, easily understood, and basically trained us for success. Extremely happy with the results and would recommend Eric without hesitation. I had to wait a few months for an opening so if you are considering it, I would recommend booking right away. Thank you guys!!!

Eric Sacks is currently under criminal investigation for dog abuse…read more Sometimes I wake up with nightmares because of the way Eric and his employees injured my dog. I sent my dog away for three weeks in January after assurances that he would be well taken care of. My dog was supposed to work on his separation anxiety and crying. Eric and his team cut and burned my dogs neck (see vet analysis) with a shock collar for three weeks, and didn't give him his medicine as instructed. He didn't take him to the vet after he hurt his neck, either. Furthermore, he refuses to give us a full refund, which shows that he cares more about money than the animals he is trusted with. I am posting this as informative information to others. The photos show my dog's neck after the veterinarian cleaned his wounds out. He was prescribed painkillers and antibiotics for two weeks. I wish I never sent my dog there. I wish I never trusted Eric. He should not be caring for animals. Update in response to Eric: Eric is a liar, and took advantage of my emotions when I was processing that my dog was hurt by him. He isn't even quoting the right amounts of money he owes me ($2,250.72), and is violating his confidentiality agreement with the mediation center. A business owner should refund all money to the owners, including vet costs. My dog's training did not improve, nor have I ever said that it did. He still cries from separation anxiety when he is alone. Eric's services did not do us any good and he is weak and incapable of owning up to his mistakes. Furthermore, I sent my dog to Eric with instructions for giving my dog medicine. Eric is clearly disorganized and neglectful of this. The veterinary bills show that there IS thermal damage. Anyone with a brain knows that thermal damage means burns. Get over yourself. I HAVE NOT CREATED ANY FAKE ACCOUNTS NOR ASKED ANYBODY TO LEAVE A BAD REVIEW. I only shared my own story on my own social media accounts. People do what they want on their own free will. Many people love my dog, and it is their constitutional right to free speech to vocalize their own perspectives on their own free will, especially about matters of public concern - including dog abuse. At Eric's request, I tried to settle our dispute privately, which is why I did not post in January. I wanted to, but gave this horrible trainer the benefit of the doubt in being a good business owner and handling this appropriately. Now I am sharing the truth. There is no slander. Only truth.