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.

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.

I highly recommend Kristen/Guahan K9 for a dog trainer. She has a tremendous depth of knowledge…read morewith extensive experience in a wide range of training and behavioral situations. Kristen is caring, professional and has a natural way with dogs, and their humans. She teaches so much more than just basic commands and educates owners about dogs and proper dog ownership. She uses positive training techniques which are key in helping you grow the relationship between you and your pooch. Kristen always invites questions and always prompt with a response, and offers plenty of suggestions to be successful. She exceeded all our expectations, her training approach was the most effective. I could genuinely say that she is Kaia's favorite trainer! I have worked with many dog trainers for almost a year because my girl has more extracurricular activities than I do! We will see you soon for our next goal: train and pass the Canine Good Citizen

Kristen is a brilliant dog trainer who works very hard to ensure her "students" make great strides…read morein their training. She has such a natural way of interacting with canines and their owners. We have hired dog trainers in the past with our other dogs, but Kristen's focus is much more psychology-focused in comparison. We have found this approach not only to be more effective overall, but also more pleasant for canine and owner. We are eternally grateful for Kristen's amazing teachings and her positive influence on our puppy. We are so proud to showcase our puppy's excellent behavior in public and at home with visitors. Thanks Kristen!!!

Kehau is amazing with my Frenchie, Banzai. As a Frenchie…read moremom I'm always worried that my energetic boy will be too much for whoever we're boarding him with. Kehau came out to meet him before boarding him and seeing how she interacted with him right off the bat eased any apprehension I had about leaving him. She made him comfortable very quickly and listening to commands shortly after. A huge plus was that she both picked up from and dropped him off at home when we got back. That made our trip just so much easier. On top of that, he was listening to commands much more than when he left! Oh, and getting pics of him on our trip was the cherry on top. Will definitely be bringing him back to her whenever we need to go on a trip. Hope to have him have a playdate with her soon too.

My first time boarding and I had the best experience. Kehau kept me updated with everything…read moreconcerning my baby girl Koko. Definitely recommend her and will be going back!

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!

HIGHLY recommend training with Alaka'i K9! They offer all types of training for all ages and all…read moretemperaments! Jenna has spent years training dogs demonstrating understanding of dogs AND people. She and her team help you to understand your role in working with your dog to develop the best working relationship that trains the best behaved dogs and owners! They really care about your dog and their well-being so if genuine care is your priority for your dog, Alaka'i K9 is your team!

Our senior Yorkie, Shoyu, needed boarding while our family was away over a weekend and had never…read moreboarded before so I was worried. Shoyu has reactivity towards dogs and has a tendency to try make an escape which made finding a trustworthy sitter difficult, but Jenna & Tricia did a great job reassuring me that Shoyu would be loved and cuddled while she was with them :) Shoyu spent the weekend pampered with their family and running around their house like she owned the place, with text & photo updates from Alakai K9. Shoyu also has specialized eye medication for a condition which they dutifully applied every day. They even gave her a bath since it had rained and she got wet - I would recommend their services to board your pup!

Almost two years ago, I became the sole owner of a 100-pound dog with severe fear aggression. It…read morewas a scary and isolating experience, and many people in my life were telling me that I needed to put my dog down. Thank goodness for Sean, Kaimana, and Ginny at A Pet Perspective. They provided the tools, guidance, support, and hands-on training that I couldn't find anywhere else. They've been there every step of the way, whether through scheduled training sessions or emergency texts when I needed help most. It hasn't been an easy journey with my dog. At times, progress came in small increments, but it was always moving us in the right direction. Looking back now, it has absolutely been worth it. Thanks to their expertise and dedication, both my dog and I are in a much better place today. I wholeheartedly recommend A Pet Perspective to anyone struggling with behavioral challenges or looking for a training team that truly cares about both the dog and the owner. Their support has been life-changing, and I will always be grateful for everything they've done for us.

Warning Terrible Experience, Stay Away…read more I'm writing this because I genuinely don't want anyone else to go through what I did. About a month ago, I scheduled a consultation with Sean after waiting patiently because he had a newborn and asked me to wait. I agreed, hoping to get real help with just two simple issues walking my dog by my knee and stopping him from picking food off the countertop. I paid a $100 deposit, and the total for the "consultation" was $400. When Sean finally came, the session lasted no more than 1 hour and 30 minutes, even though it was supposed to be a 2-hour consultation. Instead of actually helping or showing any training techniques, he spent half the time trying to sell me another $1,600 program and pushing me to sign paperwork. At the end of the session, I walked away with nothing no advice, no training, no improvement, nothing that could help my dog. Just a huge sense of being scammed. I sent him emails and text messages explaining my frustration and asking for follow-up, but he never replied. No response. No care. No responsibility. Honestly, it feels like he just comes to your house, takes your money, and disappears. There are a million people on the island, and this kind of "business" model is just wrong taking advantage of people who love their dogs and are trying to do the right thing. Completely unprofessional, unfair, and disappointing. He clearly cares only about getting paid, not about helping you or your 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!

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.

We did the 3 weeks boarding training with Eric and received the best results. Now I can take Fen…read moreANYWHERE without him pulling me or being scared. It was amazing to see how much he helped us in only 3 weeks, we really loved the results! Apart from that, they sent us updates of his progress and always answered our questions! They took great care of him

Britt worked with my dogs for years, starting as a dog walker but also helping to work with my dog…read morewho was very leash reactive. She was wonderful with my dogs, very calm and had an extremely positive effect with him. I highly recommend her! And, as a side note, she also painted wonderful portraits of all my pets!

Anyone looking for a dog trainer I highly recommend Abbey Rose! I personally worked with her back…read morein Los Angeles at a dog boarding facility and saw positive transformations in dogs that came in aggressive, nervous, anxious or just puppies that needed training. They all took so well to her patience, playfulness and knowledge! Highly recommended!

If you ever need someone to watch your furry baby/babies while you are away, THIS IS THE PLACE TO…read moreGO! I've boarded my dog with her at least 3 times now. My dog has always HATED boarding centers, except for this dog hotel. Erica and her staff are so genuine and put so much time and love into caring for each dog. My dog has a hard time playing with other dogs, but Erica goes out of her way to still play and give my dog, Nala, all the love and attention. She even feeds them homemade treats! Whenever I am boarding Nala, Erica sends me daily photos of my furry baby because she knows that I miss her. She also sends me text updates of what Nala did during the day. Each dog has their own large play pen where they can play and sleep in, but during the day the staff lets them run around different dog playgrounds and lounge-areas. This is truly a resort for any dog. Erica and her staff really love what they do.

My dogs have since passed. However, this facility, was so clean and professional. My dogs did so…read morewell there. I highly recommend.