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Animal Biz Behavior and Training Certified behavior consultant and dog trainer on the Big Island. I specialize in fear, aggression and anxiety.

Teaching families and the dogs they love for over 30 years. Committed to results based, science backed, ethical training. Years of research has proven this to be the most effective and most humane way to train. Whatever your needs, Dawn can design a personalized training program for you. You would expect your vet or doctor to use the latest techniques and research in their field, so you should exp

ect the same from a professional behavior consultant and dog trainer. Dawn continues her education through seminars, webinars, books, and belonging to some of the top organizations in the field of training and behavior. Certified Dog Behavior Consultant
Certified through IAABC

Fear Free Certified Trainer
Fear Free Happy Pets
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​Certified Animal Trainer
​Moorpark College/America's Teaching Zoo
​Animal Training and Management Program
​certificate of completion of 2year program

Over 27 years of professional services:
Family Manners
Basic obedience
Behavior Modification for fear/aggression/anxiety
Problem solving for issues like jumping, barking and more
​AKC evaluator
Infant/Toddler/child safety
Preparing for Baby/bringing baby home
Choosing the right dog
Socialization and training for Emotional Support Animals
Board and Train
Trick Training/Behavioral enrichment/Brain Games
Training programs and enrichment for dogs in state Quarantine
(quarantine done through Bar-King Dog Kennel)

What an amazing conference! Mentor after mentor sharing research, experience, and ideas. So overwhelming but incredibl...
29/09/2025

What an amazing conference! Mentor after mentor sharing research, experience, and ideas. So overwhelming but incredibly uplifting! Lots of fun ideas swirling around my head for new things to offer!! Thank you Aggressive Dog !!

Debbie from Petamorphosis will be doing a talk at Aloha Dog Academy. Check it out! Learning more about our dogs helps...
28/09/2025

Debbie from Petamorphosis will be doing a talk at Aloha Dog Academy. Check it out! Learning more about our dogs helps us be better guardians and have great relationships!
Web page listed on flyer to register

Hawaii trainers represent at the Aggression in Dogs Conference. Fabulous weekend with so much great information!!
28/09/2025

Hawaii trainers represent at the Aggression in Dogs Conference. Fabulous weekend with so much great information!!

I love continuing education and this conference is amazing. Having a great time.
27/09/2025

I love continuing education and this conference is amazing. Having a great time.

October schedule.New Sat class added!
25/09/2025

October schedule.
New Sat class added!

19/09/2025

The Real Cost of Fake Service Animals 🐕‍🦺

"I'm going to register my dog as a service animal!" 🙄

I hear this constantly.

People buy vests online 🛒, pay scam websites for fake "official registration" 💸, and proudly display plastic IDs that mean absolutely nothing. 🆔

Here's what you need to know: 🧠
❌ There is NO official service animal registry in the US 🇺🇸
❌ Those websites charging $50-200 for "certification" are complete scams 🚨💰
❌ Most service animals in active utility cost $15,000-30,000 and take 1-2 years to train ⏰📚

But here's the real problem: 😠 Every fake service animal makes life harder for people with actual disabilities.

When you insist that your untrained dog access areas in public pets are restricted from 🐕💥, businesses become suspicious of ALL service animals.

The impacts are often that people who depend on these specially trained dogs to navigate basic daily tasks face:

Illegal questioning and denied access 🚫🏪
Increased scrutiny and judgment 👀😤
Safety risks when fake service animals distract or attack real ones ⚠️🐕‍🦺
Shame and embarrassment in public spaces 😔💔

One of my mentors who is confined to an electric wheelchair to move and is an expert in dog body language would often comment to me when we would see one of these dogs in public "careful what you wish for."

Let that sink in.

The bottom line:
📢 Real service animals perform life-saving tasks.

They're not pets with special privileges—they're medical equipment with four legs! 🩺🐕‍🦺

Want to bring your dog more places? 🐶❤️ Great!

But please:
✅ Advocate for more dog-friendly businesses 🏪🐕
✅ Look into legitimate therapy dog programs 🏥🐕‍🦺
✅ Consider emotional support animal options for housing 🏠💕
✅ Respect that service animal protections exist for people who truly need them 🤝♿

Your convenience isn't worth undermining someone else's independence. 💪✨

Coming up this week
09/09/2025

Coming up this week

03/09/2025
Free seminar
03/09/2025

Free seminar

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