Hawaii Dog Training Services

08/30/2024

National Holistic Pet Day is a day to spotlight the importance of whole pet health, considering your pet’s wellness in both mind and body. Here are a few ways to help your dog live a more holistic life.

Holistic care: Holistic or naturopathic veterinarians take a more natural and preventative approach to healing, often recommending natural therapies such as homeopathy, herbalism, acupuncture, physical therapy and dietary changes before referring to pharmaceutical medicines. For my personal dogs, I utilize both conventional and holistic veterinary care. .holistic.vet

Mind: Reduce stress with consistent expectations, plenty of mental exercise, enrichment and time in nature.

Body: Support your dog’s well being with high quality nutrition, regular walks, exercise and movement.

08/08/2024

Hawaii Dog Training Services offers a variety of dog training solutions across the island of Oahu. We know your dog is a part of your family, and we are here to help you make that special bond even stronger. Come train with us!

www.hawaiidogtrainingservices.com

07/26/2024

It’s 🐶📸

I never knew how much I would appreciate having professional photos taken of my dogs, until I missed the opportunity after my boy Jake passed away unexpectedly. I’m never making that mistake again!! I’m so glad I took the opportunity to have these beautiful photos of my dog Chloe and me, taken by . If you’re looking for professional photos of your pup from a meticulous and creative photographer, look no further than 

07/18/2024

What is holistic veterinary care? Holistic or naturopathic veterinarians take a more natural and preventative approach to health, often recommending natural therapies such as homeopathy, herbalism, acupuncture, physical therapy and dietary changes before referring to pharmaceutical medicines. For my personal dogs, I utilize both conventional and holistic veterinary care. Dr. Barrett .holistic.vet helped me to identify Frank's low grade luxating patella in both of his hind legs. Although he's young and doesn't seem affected at all by this condition, I want to keep it that way for as long as possible. Dr. Barrett provided laser therapy right in my living room and showed me some physical therapy exercises I can do at home. My 15 year old dog Chloe is in great shape for her age, but is definitely experiencing some muscle atrophy in her hips. Dr. Barrett showed me specific exercises to do to strengthen her muscles and improve her stability. These therapies, in addition to their diet and joint support supplements, will give my dogs the best chance at the longest, healthiest life possible.

06/02/2024

It’s pet appreciation week! We appreciate our pets every day, but this week let’s give them some extra love. This week we will share the many ways to show your dog that you appreciate them, that they are sure to appreciate too!

04/11/2024

Because training is never "done," we're now offering a subscription program to help you keep up the good work!! Whether you completed training with us years ago or just recently, whether you want a refresher or some new behaviors have sprung up, this program is for you!

https://hawaiidogtrainingservices.com/subscriptions/

04/08/2024

April 7th is National Pet Health Insurance Day. Having pet insurance has saved my clients thousands of dollars in emergency care 💸 and I recommend it for all dog owners. Do you have health insurance for your dog? Let us know!

04/06/2024

To say I'm proud of the progress Hi-Ro made in training would be a huge understatement! I'm proud of both of us!! LOL It took a lot of work from both of us, and now the actual work begins: making sure his family can continue to follow through with confidence and consistency. I have no doubt in my mind they can, and I'll be there to support them along this next phase of their training journey.

04/04/2024

I love to keep in touch with clients long after they complete their training programs, because, frankly, training never really ends. I make myself available as much as possible for continued support, advice, and encouragement. I also appreciate client feedback so that I may continue to grow as a trainer and business owner. And feedback like this is truly sustaining and affirming!!

03/08/2024

Is it International Women's Day?! F*ck yea it is!! So cheers to all the bad ass women who literally make the world go round! 🤘🏽 Shout out to the Oahu women dog training community that exemplifies community over competition. 🫶🏾 Thank you to the women who support my business, my mission, and my soul. 💕

03/02/2024

This photo brings me tears of joy. Kona (L) and Kai (R) are two of the first dogs I trained when I started my business more than 7 years ago. Oh, the adventures we had! Kona was my ride or die! She left us almost exactly one year ago. I was there with her owner as she said goodbye. Kai never met a stranger and was always a loving presence. Yesterday, Kai left us too. I miss them. I loved them. And this is how I will always remember them. 🖤🖤

03/02/2024

Have you heard the news? We are so excited to now offer a lesson subscription service to clients who have completed a program. Whether you want to continue developing learned skills, try something new, or need a refresher -- the sky's the limit for what we can do in subscription sessions!

Sign up today!
https://hawaiidogtrainingservices.com/subscriptions/

01/13/2024

Ella's mom has been trying to get Ella into the water, but Ella wasn't having it. Each time she tried and Ella put up a fight, it strengthened Ella's belief that all she had to do was resist hard enough and the human would eventually give in. Here, I wait out the resistance and eventually Ella realizes that the only way to relieve the pressure was to move slightly forward. And the more we did that, the more Ella realized that not only would she survive it, but that she actually enjoyed it! With calm persistence and the help of some coconuts, Ella has gained some confidence and is now quite the water dog!!



Canine swimming - dog swimming tips - water confident dog

01/11/2024

This 👇🏽

01/11/2024

Setting new dog training goals for the new year? Give us a call and let us know how we can help you achieve your training goals!

01/11/2024

Setting new dog training goals for the new year? Give us a call and let us know how we can help you achieve your training goals!

01/06/2024

Cooper came for training about two years ago, and before I knew it, he and his family shipped off to Guam! And then I got the best news ever when his mom called to say that they'd be stopping over in Hawaii for a couple of days on their way back to the East Coast. I picked up mom from the airport first, and then we headed over to pick up Cooper for two days of fun in the sun! In the blink of an eye, we were back to dropping him off for the last leg of their trip to Connecticut. It was so great being able to spend a whole two days with Cooper and his mom, and I know it won't be the last time we see them. We love our clients and feel so fortunate that no matter where they are in the world, they're always part of our ohana!

12/30/2023

We are so proud of the work we've done in 2023, coaching our amazing clients on their journey of strengthening their relationships with their dogs. Our clients are AWESOME and they are the reason we love what we do!! Here's to another year of learning, growth, and continuing to help dogs become their best selves, and their owners the best leaders they can be!!

#2023

12/27/2023

This dog tolerated the pressure it was under for so long, I'm surprised it only gave an open mouth warning bite. This child was extremely lucky, and the adult is 100% at fault. Education is how this is prevented.

12/25/2023

From our ohana to yours, we wish you and your furry family members a safe and joyous Christmas!! And just a friendly reminder, we heard from Santa, and he says that all of the HDTS pups are on the nice list. 😉

12/25/2023

From our ohana to yours, we wish you and your furry family members a safe and joyous Christmas!! And just a friendly reminder, we heard from Santa, and he says that all of the HDTS pups are on the nice list. 😉 

12/24/2023

What old dogs need...

Raw Feeding Hawaii

⭐ 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗢𝗟𝗗 𝗗𝗢𝗚𝗦 𝗡𝗘𝗘𝗗 ⭐

👉 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗶𝗻
Outdated advice is to feed an older dog a low-protein dog for kidney support. Old dogs need high-quality protein to support their muscles. The biggest reason we say goodbye to old dogs is because of mobility issues so we need to maintain their muscle tone and mass not see it wither away.

🥩🥚🥬 It is never too late to transition your older dog to a fresh food diet. A fresh food diet can be raw or lightly cooked. I generally recommend that older dogs are on a lightly cooked diet as this is easier on their digestive systems which aren't what they used to be.

👩‍🔬 If your dog has a medical condition that your Vet would like to nutritionally manage but you do not want to feed kibble (dry food) to your dog, you can have a consult with a fresh food experienced Vet, these often do distant consults such as Bentons Road Vet Clinic and Mont Albert Vet Surgery.

👉 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀
Supplements that you're giving for a specific reason, ideally ones you're not going to get the cheap and nasty versions of. My top picks would be:

𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗼𝗹 𝗥𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗱
A highly bio-available omega-3 that not only supports joints but coat, skin & brain....and the list goes on and on. If budget permits, I like older dogs on a loading dose vs a maintenance dose.

Discount code here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FtPvv5P7vApfxkVNA4iyd1UX4PRRgAk9/view?usp=drive_link

𝗛𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗻
Collagen is a protein responsible for healthy joints and skin elasticity. It’s in your dog's bones, muscles, and blood, comprising three-quarters of their skin and a third of the protein in their body.

⭐ May slow the aging process.
⭐ May hydrate skin which may make it ideal for skin issue dogs.
⭐ May relieve osteoarthritis pain - research suggests allowing 3-5 months for results.
⭐ May make bones denser.
⭐ May help the coat be thicker/fuller.
⭐ May help nails to be healthier which could make it ideal for dogs with brittle nails.
⭐ When combined with strength training, it can potentially help increase muscle mass and strength.
⭐ May support strong and flexible tendons and ligaments.
⭐ Improvements in activity-related joint pain may be seen.
⭐ Improvement in injury recovery may be seen
⭐ May reduce injuries as collagen increases the diameter of tendons in joints.

https://mydoggieboosters.com/shop/ols/products/preventandrepair

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰 & 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝘇𝘆𝗺𝗲
Older dog's digestive systems often need support as they don't tend to work as well anymore. One of the first signs is a duller coat as the dogs digestive system isn't able to utilise nutrients as well as they used to be. Now, the coat is something you can see but nutritional insufficiencies can lead to other not-so-positive things under the hood. A digestive enzyme is a great addition to your older dogs diet along with a probiotic.

Synbiotic 180-S is perfect for those on a very tight budget, it contains a probiotic and a digestive enzyme.
https://www.vetshopaustralia.com.au/other-pets/horse-supplies/health/vetafarm-synbiotic-180-s?gclid=CjwKCAiAhJWsBhAaEiwAmrNyq4s5gVkQpGahmX_1K5kUobeqtgwEZGmpekjvaffTX6VUujpZ8BW3thoCorgQAvD_BwE

Gut Protect from Canine Ceuticals is one of my favourite digestive enzyme products for those with a flexible budget:
https://canineceuticals.com.au/collections/best-sellers/products/gut-protect

Our own My Doggie Boosters is a probiotic and prebiotic:
https://mydoggieboosters.com/shop/ols/products/gd200

👉 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗲
Appropriate exercise is really important for older dogs, some older dogs like our Little Man are still machines but some are really struggling so finding what works for you and your dog is an individual thing.

A daily walk gets the lymphatic system moving even if that walk is just to the letterbox or the neighbours. Your Vet will help you work out what works well for your dog and also discuss pain management options.

Hydrotherapy is awesome for older dogs, if budget allows, get in once a week, that warm therapeutic water and the buoyancy helps maintain older dogs muscles without the strain and pain that regular walking can cause.

Whatever you do, your goal is to stay under your dogs threshold which means if you make them more painful then you're doing too much and/or your dogs pain management is not up to par.

Limping dogs need pain management.

𝗬𝗲𝘀, 𝘄𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗽𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗼𝗴𝘀 𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗼𝗱𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗻. 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸:𝗥𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲.

👉 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 & 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵
If your dog can't walk far then get a dog pram, yes, I'm serious - your dog needs mental stimulation and deserves to experience the world for their own mental health.

If your dog is still able to participate in training, you can challenge their brain daily even if it's lying down. There are so many things we can teach them even at an advanced age.

👉 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗪𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁
Fat dogs die younger. Older dogs do not need extra weight on them "in case they get sick". Your dog doesn't get to choose their health status, that's up to you, make good decisions. Extra weight will speed up arthritis, cause pain and impact organ health and fast track disease.

👉 𝗩𝗲𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸𝘀
Vet checks every 6 months if you can afford to including bloods to keep ahead of anything that pops up.

Not sure if your dog is fat? Head here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YKMBW-V-tjkMMg6_Ffq13PfRXCuYpN0U/view?usp=drive_link

👉 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗲𝘀
Laser, massage, acupuncture, etc. if the budget allows are all awesome therapies for older dogs to help them with pain and disease management.

Photo: Leila, Great Dane at 13.5 years of age.

12/20/2023

Planning on adopting a pup for your family this holiday season? Consider the 3-3-3 rule of thumb when bringing in a new pup. A common mistake that many new adopters make is doing too much too quickly: giving too much freedom, too much affection, too much stimulation and not enough decompression, guidance, and boundaries. Want to learn how to set yourself and your new pup up for success? Give us a call or send us a message.

12/20/2023

Planning on adopting a pup for your family this holiday season? Consider the 3-3-3 rule of thumb when bringing in a new pup. A common mistake that many new adopters make is doing too much too quickly: giving too much freedom, too much affection, too much stimulation and not enough decompression, guidance, and boundaries. Want to learn how to set yourself and your new pup up for success? Give us a call or send us a message. 

12/14/2023

I started filming after noticing board & train Texas pacing for several minutes (so this is the very end of that timeframe). It's evening, he'd had several training sessions, and had been fed and pottied: in other words, all of Texas' biological needs had been fulfilled, but he was pacing. It was likely that he was just tired and needed some help settling down, so I put him on Place. Place is an excellent command for helping a dog wind down and practice the art of doing nothing. Not to be over-used or as a replacement for fulfilling a dog's exercise needs, it's a necessary complement and balance to more adrenalized activities.

12/07/2023

As always, another great post from Perfect Companion K-9 Dog Training, this time on what proper puppy socialization should look like. 👏🏽

12/07/2023

If a puppy is on the Christmas list, then so should be training! Set your puppy up for a confident and obedient adulthood. Join our virtual puppy program today!

12/07/2023

If a puppy is on the Christmas list, then so should be training! Set your puppy up for a confident and obedient adulthood. Join our virtual puppy program today!