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Dog Training & Behavior Modification

Dog Training & Behavior Modification

Petamorphosis Debbie Lewis, MS, Certified Animal Behavior Consultant (360) 556-9925 petamorphosis.net Debbie offers behavior consultations, training, coaching + support, group training, and online classes. Find out more about Debbie and her services at petamorphosis.net and receive a complimentary 15 minute consult by phone or email to see how she can best help you. Debbie is a certified Fear Free Professional and is certified by the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. Sign up for her email list for upcoming training and online webinars. Service areas: Big Island and South Puget Sound, Washington. We have worked with Debbie in the past to provide private lessons for us and our puppy just to make sure we were starting him off correctly. Our dogs are calm and love working with Debbie, and I know yours will, too! Paws University 73-4259 A Hawaii Belt Road Kailua-Kona, HI (808) 325-6436 www.pawsuniversity.com Paws University is a fantastic, innovative dog and cat boarding and dog daycare and training facility that also offers agility courses and grooming.  I have...

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Dog Groomers

Dog Groomers

Doggy Detail 74-5599 Luhia St. D-6 Kailua-Kona HI 96740 (Old Industrial across from Ola Brew in Luhia Center II (middle level)) Book your grooming appointment through their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/doggydetailkona/ or by calling them at: (808) 731-7209. Lion cut for your feisty feline? Shaggy tabby cat shave down? Teddy bear cut for the pup? OH YES! Our skillful and talented stylist is ready to bring out the best features in your pet with our grooming services, be it a lion, tiger or bear, we can definitely help! Stylist and owner Daniela has over 16 years of grooming experience, her abilities are amazing, come see for yourself. She is able to provide your pets the best tailored services on the island as well as the comfort of knowing your pets are in the hands of professionals. Call them at 808-731-7209 for an appointment or book via facebook @doggydetailkona. Doggy Detail is a professional grooming salon and pet supply store in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. They are committed to using eco-friendly products to...

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Kohala Ranch Oceanview (2 rentals)

Kohala Ranch Oceanview (2 rentals)

Accommodations: On the same property, the owners rent out two very nice places: 1-bedroom, 1 bath guest house cottage; and a 2-bedroom apartment w/ hot tub Cost: $149/night (depending on time of year) + cleaning fee. The 2-bedroom apartment is $186/night (depending on time of year) + cleaning fee. Website: https://www.vrbo.com/402623 and https://www.vrbo.com/383020 Contact: Deborah and John at (808) 987-0277 Fence:  YES!  Beautifully, fully-fenced grassy yard immediately adjacent to where horses are kept, so keep this in mind! **Please note that since my review in 2015, it appears that the owner has made some improvements (including adding a hot tub!) to these units, so there may be some slight differences from the photos below.  I believe that the unit featured below has been turned into the 2-bedroom apartment with the hot tub. My Review: My friends from the mainland stayed here with their Golden Retriever, “Toko,” for 6 weeks in February 2015 and absolutely loved it.  I stopped by one afternoon to check it out and instantly fell in love with the apartment...

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Mana Road (Waimea-Kamuela)

Mana Road (Waimea-Kamuela)

Location: Mana Road in Waimea (Kamuela) off of Mamalahoa Hwy. (Hwy. 19) near Mile Marker 55 and Hawaiian Homestead Farmers Market Directions: From Mamalahoa Hwy. (Hwy. 19) from downtown Waimea, you will pass the Hawaiian Homestead Farmers Market near Mile Marker 55, and almost immediately turn RIGHT onto Mana Road.  Look for the sign for Veterinary Associates on the roadside.  Drive all the way to the fork in the road, and then turn LEFT.  The road is paved for a mile or so and then turns into compact clay/dirt.  If you are new here, you might want to park at the Water Pump Station (where the pavement ends) and hike from there to give you a sense of what Mana Road has to offer.  The further you drive down Mana Road, the less traffic (pedestrians, joggers, bicyclists, and drivers). Description: If you are looking for cooler (possibly misty, foggy) weather, this is the place…Rolling green pastures with cattle, horses, and a variety of birds including owls, hawks, and turkeys…something to...

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Dog Beach at Honokohau Harbor

Dog Beach at Honokohau Harbor

Yes, the infamous “Dog Beach” of Big Island! Location: Honokohau Harbor, 73-4786 Kanalani Street, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740 Driving Directions: From downtown Kailua-Kona, drive north on Queen Kaahumanu Highway to Kaloko-Honokohau Harbor (with a traffic signal) where you will turn left.  Drive past the first right and follow the right bend on the main road. You will see cars parked at the end of the road. After you park, the beach will be in plain sight. Be prepared to trek over and down 70 yards of lava rock to reach the beach.  It is not sharp, but can be a bit cumbersome to traverse. Review: This is a popular off-leash beach for dog lovers.  If I visit this beach prior to 9 a.m., chances are good that we will be the only ones.  If you are looking to socialize your dog(s), Sundays around 11:00 a.m. is a popular time for the regulars…dogs and their humans frolicking in the gentle water.  This is also a popular spot for SCUBA divers and some snorkelers, so...

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