About Hawaii Dog Training Services

Obedience and behavior work across Oahu

Hawaii Dog Training Services is a Kailua dog training business that serves all of Oahu, owned by trainer Deanna Nieves. It is a woman veteran-owned business, a professional member of the International Association of Canine Professionals and a registered AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator. Deanna left active duty military service in 2012, moved to Oahu, and in 2016 left her full-time job to train dogs full time. She maintains a Pet Tech Pet First Aid certification and attends at least two training workshops or conferences a year. Programs are customized to each owner's goals and dog's needs using a wide array of tools and techniques, and Deanna aims to help owners find the calm, assertive leader in themselves.

Programs

Private lessons are one-on-one in the owner's preferred environment, covering basic obedience and behavior modification. Board & Train is an intensive reconditioning program that teaches basic obedience, builds confidence and sets a new routine. Virtual Puppy Training is a series of recordings for new puppies through early adolescence, and a lesson subscription keeps graduates' training on track. A four-session Loose Leash Walking group class is $300 per dog and handler team, with a CGC certificate for dogs that pass the test.

What owners say

One client wrote: "Now I have total leash control, he responds well and walks are enjoyable now!"