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 taken Basic Obedience Training with one of the owners, Allen Daniels, who is outstanding. Allen (who is a AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator and a member of Association of Professional Dog Trainers) used to be a dolphin trainer at Dolphin Quest INC. for 10 years and opened Paws immediately after leaving Dolphin Quest. During their nearly 20 years of existence, they benefited the community in many ways by way of opening the FIRST Daycare facility in the State as well as being the first here to introduce the methods of Operant Conditioning (Positive Reinforcement Training) in a formal group setting.
Paws offers a variety of classes and activities to not just train basic obedience, but to build lasting relationships between owners and their pets. Some of their offerings include: Puppy Kindergarten, Paws-Abilities (Life Skills for Dogs), Yappy Hour, and Agility Training. 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.
In addition to this, Paws has for many years supported Hawaii Island Humane Society by assisting their Vet with training issues as well as supporting the local homeless community in donating food and toys for their pets on a weekly basis.
He’s passionate about his business and is happy to meet 1-on-1 with dog owners to tackle any questions you may have about your dog.
Animal Biz Hawaii
808-315-1326
animalbizhi@yahoo.com
animalbizhawaii.com
Dawn has been training animals professionally for over 25 years. She settled in Hawaii in 2013 where she now offers private lessons and group classes. Dawn is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant through the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. She also went to college for exotic animal training and management, working with a variety of species from baboons to wolves. Dawn now focuses on behavior modification, pet manners, dog and child safety, and any specific training goals you may have. Lessons are mainly on the east side, but phone consults or video chat lessons are available. Dawn is an active member of several professional organizations that are dedicated to continuing education and holding trainers accountable for training with modern, science-backed positive training. Her experiences have earned her and her dogs features in multiple articles and publications, and she has appeared on local and national television, including Animal Planet and David Letterman. She has special expertise in trick training as well, and her dogs have appeared in several commercials, movies, and print ads. As well as her manners and behavior modification, she is also available to hold trick training clinics and classes. Check out her website for upcoming classes or to schedule private lessons or consultations.
More on Dawn:
- Graduate of Moorpark College Exotic Animal Training and Management Program
- Member of International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants
- Member of Pet Professional Guild
- Member of Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT)
- Current behavior consultant and trainer for Bar King Dog Kennel and Aloha Ilio Rescue
- Professional animal trainer and wrangler for movie work and commercials
Pawsitive Pals Plus – 808-328-8010 – Offers training on the West side of the Big Island, but call for options for consults/online classes.
Teri Rolph, owner and trainer of Pawsitive Pals Plus, is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer through the Certification Council of Professional Dog Trainers. Our island is incredibly fortunate to have her here.
She has been a teacher and behavior specialist throughout her professional career as a Speech Pathologist. Her path to dog training evolved from behavior analysis with people to using the same techniques with animals.
Teri is a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner. The Karen Pryor Academy is a rigorous six month course that includes instruction in the science of learning as well as hands-on experience teaching people and multiple species of animals.
Committed to continuing education, she continues to pursue professional development to be able to deliver the most up-to-date ,effective training methods and behavioral teaching to serve clients effectively and efficiently.
Professional Certifications
Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CPDT-KA), Karen Pryor Academy – Certified Training Partner (KPA-CTP), University of Tennessee Certified Canine Fitness Trainer (CCFT), Tellington TTouch – Practitioner Level 1, Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Institute – Small Animal Practitioner, Musical Dog Sport Association – President, Board Member, Judge, Association of Professional Dog Trainers, Associate Nose Work Instructor, Fear Free Certified Trainer.
Other dog training that we are not familiar with, but that comes recommended by Lava Dogs Hawaii fans:
Hilo Obedience Training club. Classes are Saturday morning from 9:00am – 12:00pm, field of St. Joseph’s. Puppy class, CGC class and testing, higher level obedience classes, intro to agility, Nosework. Very affordable. Email: hilootc@gmail.com Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/HiloObedienceTrainingClub/
Alpha K-9 Training. Ted Young. Puppy class, basic, AKC obedience, Schutzhund, private lessons. One of our fans says, “Best trainer I know of, especially to prepare for competition.” Located in Hilo. Email: ted@younghaus.com. 808-987-6764. Website: http://www.younghaus.com/
Far Flung Agility. Agility classes on most days of the week. Papaikou. Website: http://far-flungagility.com/home 808-756-0519. Also has Karen Lukela who teaches at another facility in Hawaiian Acres. The latest addition to the Far-Flung Dogs Training Facility is a strength training pool and gym for canine friends.
Far Flung Agility also has an active agility club: Orchid Isle Dog Agility, which sponsors Trials, Fun Matches and Seminars throughout the year. Please visit the club’s website: http://www.oidahawaii.org/
Kona Coast Dog Training Club is Kona’s community-based Club of all-breed dog lovers provide 3 AKC standard programs: AKC Star Puppy, Canine Good Citizen, and AKC Community Canine. Training classes are scheduled at Higashihara Park-Lower field on Saturday mornings. Upcoming classes may be found on their website: https://www.konacoastdogtraining.org/ and Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/KonaCoastDogTraining/ Dogs need to be current on vaccinations and flea/tick preventative, and you need a current non-voting or voting membership to train at Higashihara Park.
Kukini Dog Agility. They offer agility classes for all levels from Foundation through advanced competition skills. Board of Directors President: Angelic Ebbers can be reached by email: dogagility@hawaii.rr.com or phone: 808-960-1390. Located in Hawaiian Acres. Sunday morning classes. Website: http://www.kukinidogagility.com/Kukini/Welcome.html
Shear Magic. Karen Furtado is the owner of Shear Magic Pet Salon. She is a member of ADPT and is certified by both the ABTA and the AKC. She is an AKC-Certified Trainer & Evaluator and is a Certified Master Groomer, as well. Obedience classes in Hilo and at the Humane Society in Keaau. Website: http://shearmagicpetsalon.com/training/ Email: ShearMagicHilo@gmail.com or phone: 808-935-5630
Petco. Kailua-Kona and Hilo
Since Nov. 16, 2015, Dr. Carl Oguss of the East Hawaii Dog Psychology Center started teaching a second free class (in addition to his “Social Sunday” classes) on weekends in Hilo at Liliuokalani Park. The new class is scheduled Saturdays at a time to be determined by those who register, and the “Social Sunday” class for everyone will continue to meet each week on Sunday from 2-4 p.m. There is no cost for either class, but paid individual instruction is available, if desired. “Service Saturdays” will help you prepare your dog to become a certified service animal, able to assist you anywhere you go, and allowed to fly for free at your side. Oguss also will train therapy dogs to do visitations and bring joy to people in hospice, adult day care centers, veterans centers, hospitals, schools, etc. “Social Sundays” focus on improving your dog’s social skills, giving them a fun experience with other dogs and solving any behavioral problems your dog might have. A group swim sometimes is included at the end of class. For information, contact Oguss via email at easthawaiidogpsychologycenter@yahoo.com or call 808-933-9763.
