Dusty Dog Training

Dusty Dog Training offers private lessons, full-day training, and intensive board and train programs. Private lessons are held at public parks or in-home, with phone consultation required for reactive or aggressive dogs. Board and train programs include 3-week intensive behavior reconditioning and a 1-week e-collar foundation program that must follow a prior board and train. Day training is a full-day session ending with a one-hour owner session to transfer skills. All programs emphasize owner involvement and include follow-up lessons. AKC certifications (CGC and UCGC) are offered as part of training.

Pricing Summary

One-hour private lessons: $100 at public parks, $150 at home. Overnight boarding: $75 per 24 hours. Full day training: $400. 3-week board and train: starting at $3,600. E-collar board and train: starting at $1,200 (requires prior board and train). A $5 fee applies if food is not provided for boarding. A $10 fee applies for pickup/drop-off outside 7am–7pm.

Policies

Phone consultation is required before booking in-home lessons for highly reactive or aggressive dogs. Boarding requires a deposit to secure dates and pickup/drop-off must be arranged 24 hours in advance. Pickup/drop-off outside 7am–7pm incurs a $10 fee. E-collar training requires completion of a prior board and train program. Aggressive or reactive dogs may incur additional fees based on severity.

Dusty Dog Training is a dog training business based in Pahoa, Hawaii, and Haleiwa, Oahu, serving dog owners on the Big Island and Oahu, as well as the Southern Highlands of Australia. They offer private one-on-one lessons at public parks or in-home, board and train programs, day training, and boarding services. Their training approach is described as balanced, incorporating e-collar training alongside positive reinforcement techniques. They specialize in behavior modification for reactive and aggressive dogs, and provide AKC certifications including Canine Good Citizen and Urban Canine Good Citizen. Their founder, Dustin, has personal experience rehabilitating a highly reactive dog into a service and competition dog, which informs his methods. They also offer e-collar training as a follow-up to board and train programs, and emphasize owner involvement to maintain progress at home.

They provide overnight boarding for up to 24 hours at $75, with discounts for dogs trained to their standard. Day training is available for $400 and includes a one-hour session with the owner at the end of the day. Board and train programs range from one week for e-collar foundation to three weeks for intensive behavior reconditioning, starting at $1,200 and $3,600 respectively. All services require prior phone consultation for dogs with aggression or reactivity issues.

Accomplishments

Founder Dustin successfully trained his own dog, Buddy, from a reactive, aggressive puppy into a certified service animal and French ring sport award-winning competition dog. Graduates have achieved AKC Canine Good Citizen and Urban Canine Good Citizen certifications. Dogs have successfully transitioned from aggression or reactivity to therapy work and farm safety.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients must contact Dusty Dog Training directly via phone or email to discuss their dog’s needs. A phone consultation is required before booking in-home lessons for reactive or aggressive dogs. Board and train programs require direct contact for booking and availability. Day training is only available after an initial private session.