Dog Sitting, Doggie Daycare, Overnight Boarding

Paws University
73-4259 A Hawaii Belt Road
Kailua-Kona, HI
(808) 325-6436
www.pawsuniversity.com

Paws University is a fantastic facility that offers dog boarding (Starting at $32.45/day), doggie daycare ($25/day; offered Mon – Fri. 7am – 6pm and Sat. 7am – 4pm ) and now CAT boarding (Starting at $22.50/day).  Discounts are available for multi-day/multi-pets.  Puppy Boarding School (a one-month program designed for puppies between ages of 4 – 7 months old) and Paws-itive Change Boarding School (for dogs over 6 months old who are displaying undesirable problem behaviors) are programs designed around the specific need of the dog enrolled.  To ensure their safety, each animal is carefully screened prior to playing and socializing while at Paws for the day, overnight, or during extended visits, and integrated into the supervised play group that best suits them.  Owner and operator Allen and Lana Daniels are passionate about their business, and Allen (who is a very experienced and knowledgeable dog trainer) is happy to meet 1-on-1 with dog owners to tackle any questions you may have about your dog.  Paws also offers dog training, agility courses, and grooming.  Please see our DOG TRAINING section for more information and a review of their dog training.

In June 2017, Paws University unveiled renovations to their facility including artificial “canine grass” (replacing the gravel) and splash zone areas that are located in two play yards, available to both their overnight boarders and dogs in daycare.  I visited with owner Allen Daniels to tour the upgrades and see a demonstration of the splash pad.  Since the upgrades, he’s noticed that the dogs are calmer, and the dogs, facility, and water bowls are much cleaner due to the canine grass (versus the dusty gravel they once had).  While there, I noticed one dog sitting in the corner alone, but once Allen turned on the water to the splash zone, the once lonely dog became the star of the facility!  She was leaping through the water squirts and sprays, biting and lapping at the water…All of a sudden, I was looking at the happiest dog I have ever seen!  If you’re interested in this new feature, keep in mind that you must be a pre-screened boarder (daycare or overnight boarding) in order to ensure the safety of everyone.

Serving Kona, Holualoa, Keahou, Bay View Estates, Kona Vistas, Pualani Estates, Kona Palisades, Waikoloa.

They offer offer a complete line of pet services including Pet Sitting, Dog Walking, Pet Taxi, and Airport Concierge.

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Lucky D Kennel
73-4183 Mamalahoa Hwy #D
Kailua-Kona, HI  96740
(808) 325-7553
www.luckydkennel.com

Available 7 days a week by appointment only.  We have boarded our two pups in Lucky D’s “Very Important Pet” large kennels with yard (Large grassy enclosure…like a horse paddock!).  Lucky D is one of only a few facilities that will allow “intact” dogs.  Very professional and caring, family-owned and operated, their private kennels and yards are set on 20 beautiful acres of spacious land, located at 2100 ft elevation, which means warm days and cool nights, perfect for your pets comfort and enjoyment.  Dog boarding is $24/day (kennel); $30/day for kennel with large yard (+ $15/day for each additional dog).  Cat boarding is $20/day for standard kennel; $30/day for VIP (large room).

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Pawfect Dog Grooming & Boarding (As of September 2016, accepting large dogs in addition to small dogs!)
55-828 Hawi Road.
Hawi, HI  96719
(808) 640-1157
https://bigislandgroomer.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Pawfect-Dog-Grooming-Boarding-1095099590566216/
Forms of payment accepted: Cash, check, and major credit cards

Yuka Thompson owns and operates her grooming and boarding business out of her beautiful home in Hawi.  Even on a hot summer day, the ocean breeze through her home at 1,200 foot elevation was cool and very peaceful, perfect for even a thick-coat dog.  Small dogs less than 25 pounds stay inside the main house.  Her extremely clean and neat home provides a wonderful environment to keep your dog(s) happy and safe.  Play and potty time is always supervised by Yuka in a fully-fenced grassy yard.  Dog beds are provided in her office area immediately adjoining her bedroom, and this is a cage-free facility unless you have a prefer to have your dog crated.  Boarders enjoy 50% off “Bath and Tidy” grooming service and 25% off full grooming (includes haircut) during their stay.  If I had small dogs, I would bring them here, knowing that my beloved pets were safe and lovingly cared for.  Please see our GROOMING section for more information and a review of her grooming services.  $36 + tax per dog/per night; discount for longer term and multiple dogs.

Yuka and her husband, Mitch, renovated their facility in 2016 to accommodate big dogs (while keeping a separate part of their home for small dogs).  They only accept a small number of dogs at a time to ensure that every dog gets the one-on-one attention they need.  They provided us with a tour on September 6, 2016, and we are impressed!  The large dog facility is attached to their home and consists of a large room (the size of an oversized 3-car garage) with a cool, concrete floor and large windows that they open for cool breezes and can close for chilly nights.  There’s an opening for the dogs to freely roam to and from the large fenced-in grassy area, and there’s an additional separately fenced-in 1-acre of hilly grassy area where Yuka and/or Mitch take the dogs to run, play with a ball, frisbee, or whatever your dog enjoys playing with.  Neighboring sheep (on the other side of the fence) seem to watch in amusement as we walked around to view this beautiful grassy pasture.  Back inside the room, there’s a large couch and several brand new dog beds and separate crates for any dogs who prefer to eat or sleep alone.  Mitch tells me he frequently sleeps on that couch when they have dog guests to make it feel even more like home for their furry canine customers.  If interested, call Yuka to arrange an interview and visit with your dog to ensure a communal atmosphere where dogs can socialize and pass their time relaxing and playing.  They also offer pick-up and drop-off service, great for those who are taking an early flight out and cannot drop off their dog that early.  Large dogs (over 25 lbs) are $45 + tax per dog per night; discounts for longer term and multiple dogs. Small dogs (under 25 lbs) are $36 + tax per dog per night; discounts for longer term and multiple dogs.

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Peace of Mind Pet & Home Care
Serving Hilo and surrounding areas
415-944-7485
www.PetAndHomeSit.com

I have met Marlene Norton, owner and sole employee of Peace of Mind, but never used her services.  Paulla Speegle, owner of Aloha Pawz just loves Marlene and utilizes her services whenever she goes off-island.

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Below are MORE Dog Boarding or Dog Training facilities that are available on Hawaii Island, but who I am not familiar with at this time.

Alpha K-9 Kennels
29-329 Chin Chuck Rd
Hakalau, HI  96710
(808) 963-6000
www.vomyounghaus.com

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