We went to Dustyn for the training of our two Cane Corsos. Our boy, Grizzly, was having a hard time around other people and would regularly growl or jump away from them as they got close. Cane Corsos are naturally going to be protective of their people and we encourage it when it is appropriate, but this was fearful protecting and it was happening around friends and family and we were worried that he'd grow into an aggressive adult dog. Dustyn helped us get him to become the sweet, lovable giant he is now. While he still is protective of us, it is now more discreet and not solely out fear. Dustyn also helped us get Grizzly to a great spot with off leash commands to where we now feel comfortable letting him run with a little more freedom when in the appropriate setting. The thing I like most about working with Dustyn is that he is open to new ideas and he is not set on a specific way of training with no room for any deviation from the way he normally does things. He understands that not all dogs are the same and some may require a different approach to get them what they need. He employs a variety of tools and training equipment when working with the dogs and sees what they respond best to. We have come a long way with Grizzly and our other corso, Calypso with Dustyn, and we have much more to learn from him. I highly recommend him as a trainer for your dog. read more

My dog has been training with Dustyn since he was four months old, and I've seen him progress and grow in leaps and bounds because of Dustyns knowledge, training capabilities and a love for dogs and what he does. My dog is a Belgian Malinois and German Shepherd mix, which is a very intense breed that needs a lot of attention. I didn't know what I was getting myself into, so Dustyn really was a lifesaver. I was so blessed to have met Dustyn who has helped immensely. Dustyn socialized him around other animals and people, taught him many helpful commands, worked on his reactivity, and made it possible for me to take my dog ANYWHERE(and off leash), so we can enjoy a quality life together. Dustyn has done a great job in cultivating my dogs aggression and drive into a well worked and protective companion. Dustyn took time in communicating and teaching me how to train and work with my dog outside of sessions. I can't praise or thank him enough for everything he has done for us. Although, we recently moved off island, Dustyn will always be a member of Hades' pack, and we miss him terribly. read more

Adopted a 5 1/2 year old mastiff/pitt from Humane Society with signs of past abuse and neglect, manifesting in behavior and aggression issues. After sleepless nights agonizing over the possibility of having to put him down, I found Dusty Dog online. It was an answer to our prayers. Dustin & Kathini's knowledge, expertise and professionalism was very reassuring. They helped us build confidence as owner/advocate for both our beautiful dogs. When we returned from our trip to retrieve them from Kathini's kennel, the quality of care our boys recieved was evident in their lack of excitement to see us and go home. We already have future kennel reservations and training for us and our dogs are ongoing. We see great progress in our dogs with each training session. read more

Dustin has done wonders with my dogs! He is extremely professional, patient and provides impressive improvements and results. Dustin took one of my dogs, who was extremely shy, scared and unconfident after I adopted her and provided her with the training and encouragement she needed to become a confident, proficient guard dog as well as an extremely well behaved dog when out and about. My other puppy was unruly, naughty and I was struggling to get her to obey me at all, she is now not only super well behaved but Dustin showed me how to manage her and have her listen to me more closely so I can work on more training with her myself. Forever grateful for his skills and guidance! read more

When I met Dustin my Pup was a wild 6 month old German Shepherd Belgian Malinois who really had a mind of her own. After only one session with Dustin I could see a huge difference and as we continued to work with him my dog was able to be her best self. Dustin was so good with my dog and now because of him I don't have to worry about having her on a leash or acting out. If I could I would recommend Dustin 10000 times. If and when I get another dog I will definitely be going back to Dustin. He is an expert and a professional and I can't thank him enough for all the work he put in to helping me with my pup. read more

"I adore Kiko, but sometimes I found it challenging to take her for walks comfortably. She would often jump on people and pull while walking, which was particularly risky for me as I use a wheelchair. Determined to improve her behavior, I enrolled Kiko in Dustin Dog Training's three-week obedience program. When I picked her up after the training, I was delighted to see a noticeable improvement in her behavior. Now, I feel confident taking her anywhere, knowing she will be attentive and well-behaved, enhancing both our lives." read more

Not only is Dustin extremely well-versed and educated in a wide range of canine training techniques, he also genuinely loves dogs. I have witnessed first hand so many of the dogs he's trained and am continuously impressed by the almost instant results he is able to achieve even after just one session with a pup. He offers a wonderful balance of strict and rigorous training alongside play and affection. He is kind and approachable as a person. He knows what he's doing! Highly recommend. read more

Dustin's attentiveness and ingenuity allowed us to prepare our dogs for a long flight back to the mainland. Over the course of one month he trained our dogs to be comfortable in their crates. This minimized our stress while moving. He does a fantastic job of not only training your pet but also you. From reactivity training, crate training, or just cool tricks; Dustin can do it all. I trust this man with any pet and it was a pleasure to work and learn from him. read more

We had Dustin work with both of our Cane Corso's from when they were young puppies. He helped them become confident, obedient and safe around people and other dogs and also gave us the tools we needed to train our dogs outside of sessions. He is knowledgeable of "aggressive" types of breeds and a great teacher! Dustin is quick to communicate with us, very flexible and affordable. Our dogs wouldn't be where they are without him! read more

Dusty beautifully trained our 2 year old pit bull/cane corso. We were at the end of our rope and we're on the verge of rehoming him. We sent him to dusty for the 2 week board and train course and we got back an amazing and perfectly behaved family dog that we are comfortable having around our 1 year old. Thank you so much dusty for the amazing job training Wattson we don't know what we would have done without your help. read more

Dustin is an awesome dog trainer! Dustin helped me with my reactive German shepherd puppy Sadie, he guided me in helping her become a confident puppy allowing her to be in public and new places without being startled. After an hour session with Dustin Sadie came back already a changed puppy. Dustin has helped us with much more than reactivity and I recommend him 1000% read more

Dustin is an amazing trainer. In just a couple sessions he had our dog walking better on and off leash than we were able to do in years. You can tell our dog is absolutely obsessed with going with him too. He also does a great job demonstrating and working with you so you are able to continue working with them at home. I recommend him to everyone I meet. read more

Dustin did an incredible job with my dog Cooper! Cooper would always pull on walks making it really hard to take him but after his training with Dustin he is a joy to take on walks. Not only does Cooper do better on walks but also listens better around distractions like other dogs and people. Can't recommend Dustin enough for your dog training needs!! read more

Cannot say enough good things about Dusty Dog Training. Our fur baby came back to us with many new skills. We've also received extensive skills transfer training so we can keep what our dog learned fresh. The Board & Train program was exactly what we were looking for. Highly recommend. read more

Dustin is an amazing dog trainer. We've seen so much progress in our dog after only a few sessions with him. He does a really good job explaining why he is doing the things he does, and really sets you up well to continue working with your pup at home. Highly recommend working with him. read more

I had Dustin board and train my puppy and the results were awesome. Dustin was really helpful with walking me through everything he had taught my dog and showed me how to use the same techniques to keep control over my dog. Night and day difference thanks again Dustin! read more

In just less than a week, Dustin had our puppy kennel trained and more responsIve to simple commands. The time and care he takes as a trainer is unmatched. If you're in need of a dog trainer on Oahu, he is the best! read more

Dustin has mastered his craft in dog training, he has fully trained my dog to be obedient and heal when on walks couldnt recommend his service more... read more