About Ohana Pet Training

Positive training in Upcountry Maui

Ohana Pet Training is a Kula dog training business owned by head trainer Lisa Giesick, who started her own training business in September 2005 and continued Ohana Pet Training after moving to Maui in 2007. She is a certified professional dog trainer with the CCPDT (CPDT-KA) and a member of APDT, IAABC and PPG, with a background as an animal control officer, humane investigator, educator and behavior counselor, and over 30 years of working with animals. Lisa believes most behavior problems come from a lack of communication between humans and dogs, and the team trains with positive reinforcement and bond-based techniques, without shock, prong or choke collars or other aversive punishment.

Services

Private and semi-private lessons, behavior consultations and virtual video sessions are available, alongside group classes that range from basic obedience to socializing, including a puppy kindergarten class. The board and train program offers in-home boarding with daily training sessions and supervised play in a big fenced yard. Other options include canine coaching (one-on-one training with just your dog), dog walking with you and your dog, day play and pet photography at the training center. Assistant trainers include Kelley Shamblin and Jayme Giesick.

What owners say

One client wrote that "Positive reinforcement is key to an excellent long term relationship with your dog and they are great at teaching humans how to do that!"