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

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.

We did a 2-week board and train with Kehau at Hele Mai K9 for our golden doodle, Luca, and we had a…read moregreat experience! Kehau first met with us to get to know Luca and understand his personality and needs, which we really appreciated. She handled both pick up and drop off, which was especially helpful since we were going on vacation. Throughout the entire process, she communicated with us consistently and sent updates, which gave us so much peace of mind. Luca is basically a family member, so feeling comfortable and trusting the person caring for him meant everything to us. Luca has definitely shown improvement since the training and while we're still working on things at home, we can already see the difference. We looked into other trainers before deciding and I'm so glad we chose Kehau :) She came highly recommended by a close friend, and now I completely understand why. I would absolutely recommend her services to anyone considering board and train.

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

I was a loyal customer for 5 years. My dog once stayed there for 2+ months. Now they will not take…read morehim because he gets excited for walks and grabs his leash. Yes, really. The manager clearly stated he was not being aggressive--he just jumps up and grabs his leash. This place meant something to me and my dogs, and now he's a menace because he loves his leash.

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.

Sharing my life with a highly intelligent & reactive herding dog is not an easy task. There were…read moremoments I shed tears thinking that I failed my dog to build a relationship with her. Luckily I found Ashley & Makana through dog friends on IG who were working with them already. I was able to set up a virtual consultation, private lessons, and day trains. All the tips, training and expertise they shared with me, helped flourish a better relationship & understanding with my pup. The 2 years working with them has helped Tequila grow into a more confident pup who I can take to dog friendly places, pawticipate in dog sports, have small dog play dates, join pack walks & slowly meet new people. I know that she will always have reactivity but now I have a better grasp on how to de escalate the situation when she has her big feeling moments. I don't feel defeated but instead empowered & able to advocate for us. I am very grateful that Kaulike is part of part of our lives and so happy that Tequila is looking forward to her monthly pack walks with them.

There aren't words to explain how grateful I am to have the Kaulike K9 pack be a part of our lives…read more I'm a "first time" dog owner (not including a childhood dog) and let's be honest, I didn't have the slightest idea on what to do with a reactive dog. They have guided and supported my pup and I throughout our private lessons and continues to support our journey. Brock loves his Aunty and Unko so much, and we'll miss them after leave Hawaii.

LOCATION: Petco Grooming is located at 4450 Kapolei Pkwy,…read moreSuite 140, in the Kapolei Commons shopping center. It's conveniently situated between OfficeMax and Ross, with plenty of free parking available. Their advertised grooming hours are 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., but I'd recommend calling ahead at (808) 674-0600 to confirm availability. SERVICE: The staff member I spoke with over the phone was friendly and helpful, answering all of my questions about pricing and appointment availability. Although they accept walk-ins, she recommended making an appointment, which made the process quick and easy. This was our first visit with our 2-year-old mixed-breed dog, and Tyrel provided outstanding customer service. He explained the available grooming services, checked us in efficiently, and calmly escorted our dog to the grooming area, helping him feel comfortable. We brought our dog in for a nail trim and nail buffing, and both services were done professionally. When Tyrel returned, he mentioned that our dog was a little nervous about the height of the grooming table, so he lowered it to help him feel more at ease. I really appreciated the extra care and patience he showed. Our dog did great, and the entire experience was positive from start to finish. PRICE: Nail Trim: $7.00 Nail Buffing: $5.00 Excellent value for the quality of service. This might be a "Happy Hour" special. 5/5 OVERALL: Petco Grooming earned a well-deserved 5/5 from me. Friendly staff, excellent customer service, professional care, and very reasonable prices. We'll definitely be back and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a great grooming experience for their pet!

Petco Kapolei branch a One Stop Shop for our furry family members as well as your birds, fish,…read morereptiles, etc. They also offer grooming services by appointment. And once in a while in partnership with the Hawaiian Humane Society adoptions of dogs and cats. They're running a Special right now, they're selling "Mystery Paw Packs". It's a gift box that has Mystery items for either your dog's or cats. Neat idea! They have a good selection of merchandise and groceries for all of our pets needs and wants.

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!

Eric is a very patient Trainer. And he was very flexible with the plan that we wanted. Our dog is…read moreso much more responsive after following his plan.

I was searching for a puppy training class on Yelp when I found Alpha K9 training. I reached out…read morevia email and was told they do individual and group lessons. At the time a puppy group was not running, but if I could find 2 others who wanted to join, we could make our own group. Lucky for me, my coworkers family had just adopted a puppy and they had a friend who had done the same. On the first day of class, a fourth puppy joined with his owner and we were set. I loved this group, the trainer, Eric, was patient and knowledgeable. He asked if we had concerning behaviors we wanted to target, and taught us basic commands. We used a lot of positive reinforcement and were encouraged to practice throughout the week. We just finished our 4 weeks of sessions and will be continuing on because I appreciated Eric's teaching style and patience with our puppies and us.

04/26/2026 @1:30pm: I just moved home and was hoping to find my boy a new groomer. I walked in and…read morechecked in and she seemed a little overwhelmed/wanting to get the day done with (we were her last client of the day). She asked me what kind of cut I wanted and I let her know I wanted a mohawk style cut and she said she didn't understand what I wanted, I then tried to show her using my dogs body and she was still confused and started getting an attitude. She told me to pick a blade size before she could proceed and I tried telling her that I wanted to first show her what I meant and she ignored it and walked away and turned off the music and then started to walk back. My mom had been with me and told me I should leave and not allow her to cut my dog. She must've overheard my mom say this because her attitude immediately shifted and she became a little bubbly and kinder. I let her know I didn't want the mohawk anymore because it seemed too difficult to communicate with her what I wanted and I would just do a trim all over and to round his face out. She then let me know typically only poodles do that cut and asked if I was sure I wanted that cut (completely unnecessary comment). I let her know he has been getting groomed and that is his typical cut when we don't do something fun/funky. I only stayed because my dog was in need of a haircut and I was already there. I really hoped the haircut would come out great since it was the same cut on his entire body and then just face shaping and she made it a point to let me know she's been a stylist for 30 years. I had to fix up the parts that were extremely uneven and I fixed behind his ears which were not groomed in the same places. She also let me know when I picked him up how much of a good boy he was for her so I'm even more confused by the uneven cutting. I will definitely not be returning and I am so disappointed by her service because the guy (Chris) who booked my appointment was so friendly and helpful.

Very wonderful owners. Teddy enjoys going there to get his grooming needs done. They never rush on…read morehim and he comes out looking happy and refreshed!