In-home dog training Honolulu rates. The dog trainer travels to your house for private dog training lessons:
one hour = $90
one hour and twenty minutes = $120
one hour and forty minutes = $150
two hours = $180
2 hours and twenty minutes = $210
2 hours and forty minutes = $240
3 hours = $270
For the purpose of billing, the final hour is divided into three segments of twenty minutes. Each twenty minute period is charged at 30 dollars. Additional time beyond three hours is charged in the same manner as listed above.
*Additional fees “may” be charged for in-home appointments that require travel during heavily congested rush hour times; And for appointments that require long distance travel.
Acceptable payment is cash or check. Credit cards are not accepted. Training sessions last longer than one hour.
The trainer tries to address as many issues as possible during the first session. It is advantageous to do longer sessions. When the dog or puppy gets tired, the trainer can teach valuable behavior lessons that cannot be taught when the dog / puppy is full of energy.
Dog training Honolulu rates at Kapiolani park.
one hour = $80
one hour and fifteen minutes = $100
one hour and thirty minutes: $120
two hours = $160
2 hours and fifteen minutes = $180
2 hours and thirty minutes = $200
3 hours = $240
For dog training Honolulu rates at Kapiolani park, the final hour of training is divided into four segments of 15 minutes. Each 15 minute period is charged at twenty dollars. Additional time exceeding three hours is charged in the same rate structure as listed above.
For dog / puppy training at Kapiolani park, it is recommended that the owner leash walk their dog / puppy numerous times in open space parks and trails (not dog parks). Go to places such as Ala Moana park, Kapiolani park, Makiki district park, Makiki Valley loop trail, etc. with your pet. At these locations, walk on the grass / earth of the park; not just walking on the pathway perimeter. If the dog / puppy hasn’t been exposed to a variety of new open space areas, then meeting at Kapiolani park may be overstimulating and unproductive. In these cases, the dog / puppy doesn’t learn much during the training session because he / she is too overwhelmed at the new location to be able to focus on the training lessons.
Send away dog training. Dog Training camp. Have your dog /puppy trained by the dog trainer.
daily rate = $250 per day
Plus cost of training aids
Send away dog training is usually a minimum of ten days. Less than ten days of training is possible, however the rate is subject to an increased change depending on each situation.
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Longer duration one-to-one training sessions are more effective when the dog trainer works with the problem behaviors. Each dog / puppy presents with their own unique set of behavioral issues. These issues need to be addressed through interaction. It takes time for the dog trainer to understand the causes and create solutions for each canine. After the trainer has analyzed the dog / puppy’s condition, a training program is given to the owner to practice on their own time that will rehabilitate the dog / puppy from unwanted behavioral issues.
Separation anxiety and dog aggression cases last beyond two hours. For separation anxiety cases, it is usually better to meet at the owner’s home so that the trainer can evaluate all the factors that are contributing to the canine’s anxiety issues.
Aloha,
I have a 3.5 year old Shiba Inu, Yuki, who has been trained and has a very sweet, if not timid/fearful personality. We moved to Oahu (from ny) 5 months ago and unfortunately, poor Yuki has had a string of traumatic events here, all of which she seemed to recover from fine except for this last one at her doggie daycare. Not sure what exactly happened (no answers were provided by daycare) but following her stay there she was in pain for several weeks with a back injury, then her skin developed a rash, and after I thought she healed up, I started noticing upsetting behavioral changes including anti social behavior like sleeping alone (she has always slept with me) and growling or even snapping at other dogs that approach her. This latter behavior is what I’m most concerned about and would like to work with a trained to try to correct. I believe she was traumatized at her daycare and is now displaying defensive and resource guarding behavior as a result. I would be interested in doing a session-to-session approach to start. Mahalo.
Hi Heather,
Yes, it’s very possible that your dog developed problems from being at the doggie daycare facility. I prefer a dog walker coming to the house versus leaving the dog at an all day daycare facility. Many problems can occur in these facilities. If the handlers knew more about canine behavior, then they would probably be dog trainers, right? I recommend looking at how the dogs are interacting. It is much better when a staff member is interacting with the dogs and encouraging the dogs to play with toys. Bad things happen when doggie daycare facilities allow their dogs to play fight and wrestle with the other dogs. Play fighting becomes real fighting. And this is what I suspect occurred at the facility you went to.
Aloha,
Today I bought a 4 month old female pit bull from a single mother with six children. I immediately fell in love with her spunky personality and I admit this was a impulse buy. I’ve had many dogs before and a pit bull or bull terrier was always my “dream” dog. Well we took her straight to the park and this little girl has been constantly playing, jumping, biting (she’s teething), and just hyper until we put her in her crate 10 hours later (after returning home she would not settle so I took her on an hour walk). She already peed on a area rug and pooped in her kennel. Long story short, I got her as an esa and want so badly for her to be obedience trained. How many sessions do you recommend? I’ve heard so many good things about how you relate and handle your training. Please help, I love this little girl, she finally put a smile on my face, a stamp on our hearts and confidence and security in my mind. Mahalo!
Hi Darlene,
Congratulations on your new family addition! I’m available to help you with dog training in Oahu. I understand that many people are working with a limited budget for dog training lessons.
My approach is to help you with the most urgent matters first. Regarding the issues that you described, I can provide you with valuable help within one session that lasts two to three hours. I look forward to meeting you.
Hello Anthony,
I am attracted by your humane approach to dog training. That being said, my situation is a bit different in that I am seeking a new home for my Belgian Shephard Mainois, Janna.
Her history is thus:
Nov. 2017
She was rescued off the streets of Durango by my Hawaii daughter who subsequently brought her to where I was living: a mountainous region of Colorado (8400 feet attitude), to wait out the 4 month quarantine required to move her to Hawaii. In that period of time Dec, 2017 to June 2018 she had adapted well to the cold weather and a home with another larger dog.
I was taking her twice daily for a minimum of 45 min to 1 and 1/2 hour walks in the neighboring forest, She was off-lead and socialized very weill with a neighborhood pack of 4 larger dogs. She played daily with the neighbor’s Aussie Healer and beautifully with a larger mixed breed dog.
We were working with her to accept a lead, using the “gentle lead” as preparation for her travel to Hawaii as my Support Dog on a plane. My CO daughter began taking her in the forest on the lead. She always pulled for a long time, then gradually slowed down to an acceptable walking pace.
All was well and good until she developed “barrier aggression”. Next, she began biting any dog who dared poke their nose in the fence. She attacked another larger dog and fought. The last offense unexpectedly happened a few days before my flight to Hawaii. She attacked a cat who had gotten loose. Frightening- she flipped the cat over her head. The owner was able to rescue the cat and it suffered few injuries, thankfully.
All this time I had Janna in Colorado, I conveyed to my Hawaii daughter the needs of an active dog such as this breed: enough time for for her to run/walk a minimum of 2x daily and for long periods.
Plane travel was lovely with Janna.
Her intro into Hawaii was horrible::
Unbeknownst to me, my daughter was in an a severely dysfunctional relationship which prevented her from properly attending to Janna. I had moved in to live with them, so I did not have my own space.
Upon arrival in Honolulu , exiting Quarantine area at the airport, I was shocked to discover my Hawaii daughter put her into the car loaded with baby birds in a basket and a meowing rescued cat in a cage. She then left me in a bad situation which involved me having to attempt to secure Janna and move the car, while she took the cat into the Humane Society. Totally unacceptable. And, of course, the temptation was too great, resulting in Janna killing one of the baby birds in the basket. It was decided that I was unable to control the dog. And daughter set about to make herself the Alpha.
Daughter and her mate progressively contained Janna. She had to endure long periods of containment in the back of their car, leashed very tightly in a tiny space, against my protests. The restrictions continued. A large wire cage was purchased. Both persons have become attached to Janna, however the expectations that she comply with the dog’s needs are not being met. The dog has been surrounded by the huli hull chickens everywhere. The house having a cat and chickens in the yard are constant temptations for this dog.
Their home is not suitable for this type of dog and they are unable to provide her with the environment she needs.
I am horrified at the resulting aggression and adore Janna, and it is clear that she needs a home that gives her the space and situation she needs. Last evening, Janna attacked the house cat- thankfully, though injured, she is recovering. The necessity to remove Janna from this situation is dire and immediate!
Can you help me find a home for her? I am desperately seeking a new environment. Although she and I have bonded, the only solution is letting her go where she can get her needs met.
Janna has a beautiful spirit and the attempt at crushing it are horrendous.
My daughter will acknowledge most of these facts and we are unified in our search for a suitable home for Janna.
We are also working to extract ourselves from the new living situation.
I would appreciate any assistance you can provide. Janna is a beautiful soul and is worth further rescue.
Gratefuly,
Shelly B.
Hi Shelly B.,
I received your message about your Belgian Malinois. I agree with you that tying her to something is very harmful for a dog’s temperament. Long periods of being tethered can produce unwanted aggressive behavior. You did good job in providing her daily exercise, especially by taking her for long walks in a forested trail area. Trail area walking is an excellent form of exercise and mental stimulation for dogs, as it provides them with a wide array of olfactory sensations. Doing this activity is highly recommended.
In regard to your question, I am a dog trainer. I am not a rescue organization. Typically, I do board and training of dogs for the purpose of returning a well trained dog back to their owner. The average length of stay for a dog being boarded and trained is ten days to two weeks. Some difficult cases require three weeks.
However, some people want me to train and re-home a dog. This type of dog owner wants the best for their dog and price is not an issue. Boarding, training, and re-homing requires that the owner pay for eight weeks of canine boarding school. When a dog is sent to me for canine boarding school, I only work with one dog at a time. It is completely a one-to-one relationship between trainer and dog. I intentionally do not have my own dog so that I can focus on training that one dog all day and all night. My fee for eight weeks of boarding, training, and re-homing a dog is fourteen thousand dollars ($14,000.)
Let me know if this is the option that you are seeking.
Hello,
My dog is 7 months and she has been well behaved up until last week. She is never in her crate for more than 4 hours as I come home for lunch everyday. Anyway, she has been so destructive in her crate, kicking the tray out, digging holes in the carpet. Do you think 2 hours is enough for in home session?
Hi Marisa,
The typical lesson for the type of issues that you stated is between two to three hours. And typically it is closer to three hours.
How often do you walk your dog? And how long is the average walk in minutes?
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Hi thanks for your response. We walk her 4-5 times a week about 20-30 minutes
Hi Marisa,
For four consecutive days before the lesson, I recommend that you walk her everyday at least twice a day. Each walk should be a minimum of thirty minutes. If you have a very athletic breed, it may require three times per day (each time 30 minutes minimum). One walk should be in the morning. One walk should be in the late afternoon / early evening.
Please call me or send me your phone number so we can discuss what to do before the lesson.
Anthony
808-927-3997
Aloha,
I am interested in the send away training program for my dog. We adopted him from the humane society and he had been abandoned and living outside fending for himself for a long time. In addition to the regular commands, he needs to learn how to socialize with dogs, as he becomes aggressive toward any dog that comes near him. Would you be able to help with that and if so what is your availability in July? Mahalo
Hi Sarah B.,
Thanks for considering me for training your dog. I do offer send away training. And I can work on the issues that you mentioned. I include unlimited private lessons while I am boarding your dog. That is the advantage of being home while I am training your dog. Let’s talk about the dates. Please call me or send me your phone number to discuss it.
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Hello there, my name is Mariah. My boyfriend and I recently adopted a dog from the human society. He is well behaved except for his separation anxiety. We are looking for a trainer to help us with his anxiety. Could you please briefly describe to me what your separation anxiety sessions are like. Thank you so much. Hope to hear from you soon.
Hi Mariah,
Separation anxiety is an issue that I’ve spent a lot of time studying. I’ve developed a treatment program for separation anxiety. I’ve found that a long session lasting between four to five hours can be of great benefit for dogs that have separation anxiety. I hope that I will be able to help you address this issue.
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Hi, my dog barks at people both at home and out in public. My husband and I are hoping you can help with this? Is one two hour session enough for us to learn the steps to help with this?
Hi Us,
If one lesson is all you want to do, then I will try to help improve your situation as best I can in one session. Within these parameters, I feel that “some” training will be better than “no training.” I will give you homework assignments that you can practice on your own, that will reduce your dog’s aggressive behavior. Maybe you will see positive changes and that will inspire you to do more dog training because the techniques are working.
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Aloha,
I have a dog that I need some help with socialization issues – she likes to try to be dominant and I’d like her to relax around other dogs. She is a lab-beagle mix 8 years old. As she ages she is getting more into this pattern. She has never hurt another dog, but she does run up and stand over them…I don’t want her to take it further. She lives with 2 other dogs that she is dominant over, but will try to protect them too if another dog comes around. I’d like to take her to dog parks so she gets socialized more, but I’m concerned what she’ll do there and I need to learn what I need to in those situations. I’m veterinarian, so training me is just as important as what she needs to learn. Thanks for the information and suggestions for what you can help us with.
Hi Ashley,
Yes, I can help you with this issue. It seems like you have a type of dog aggression issue. “Dominance” is a trigger word in dog training. It is something that can develop among dogs, especially in multi-dog homes. I am available to help you address this issue.
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Anthony Ohm