Canine Coach Hawaii

Canine Coach Hawaii offers three main programs: 1) Stay & Train — a 14-day intensive boarding program with 24/7 training, three daily structured sessions, field trips, and crate living in the trainer’s home; 2) Private & Group Lessons — in-person sessions focusing on obedience, leash walking, marker training, and e-collar use for advanced reliability; and 3) Puppy School — foundational training covering crate and house training, socialization, biting reduction, and basic commands. All programs include ongoing trainer support and follow-up lessons to ensure retention of skills.

Pricing Summary

Pricing is not publicly listed; clients are encouraged to schedule a free consultation to receive customized program quotes. Board-and-train programs are described as popular and require advance booking, with ongoing support included post-program.

Policies

Board-and-train programs require advance booking due to high demand. All programs include trainer support after completion, and follow-up lessons are offered to fine-tune skills. No explicit cancellation or rescheduling policy is stated, but clients are encouraged to contact the trainer directly for inquiries.

Canine Coach Hawaii is a local dog training business based in Kailua, Oahu, Hawaii, offering personalized training solutions for dogs of all breeds, sizes, and ages. Founded by experienced trainers Eric Sacks and Miles, the business provides a range of services including private lessons, group classes, puppy school, and intensive board-and-train programs. Their signature 14-day Stay & Train program immerses dogs in 24/7 training with structured sessions, recreational play, and real-world field trips to parks and beaches to build reliability around distractions. They use a balanced training approach combining food rewards, marker training, leash guidance, and e-collar training to achieve obedience, recall, and good house manners. Trainers emphasize owner education and ongoing support to ensure long-term success. They also offer free consultations and maintain active social media presence with training videos and client success stories.

The team has over 30 years of combined experience, working with pet dogs, service dogs, sport dogs, and working K9s. Miles has trained scent detection canines for USDA and government contracts, while Eric is the founder of Hawaii’s first French Ring & Protection Sport Club and a multiple championship-winning trainer. Their philosophy centers on motivation-based balanced training to build clear communication and trust between dogs and owners.

They serve dog owners across Oahu with flexible scheduling, including in-home and facility-based training, and provide follow-up lessons to reinforce skills after boarding programs. All programs include trainer support throughout and are tailored to individual dog and owner needs.

Accomplishments

Eric Sacks is the founder of Hawaii’s first French Ring & Protection Sport Club and has won multiple championships, including the 2021 NARA FR National Vice Championship and 2022 FR2 Western Regional Championship. Miles has trained scent detection canines for USDA and government contracts and has been training dogs since age 15. Together, they bring over 30 years of combined experience working with pet, service, sport, and working dogs.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients begin with a free consultation, during which the trainer assesses the dog’s behavior, discusses the owner’s goals, and recommends the most suitable program. Clients can schedule this consultation via phone or online contact form.