Ohana Pet Training

Ohana Pet Training offers private and semi-private lessons, behavior consultations, virtual video sessions, group classes, board and train, dog walking, canine coaching, and pet photography. Private lessons address issues like house training, destruction, separation anxiety, resource guarding, barking, leash pulling, jumping, and recall, and can be conducted in-home, at their Haiku classroom, or virtually. Virtual sessions provide flexibility and recorded content for review. Behavior consultations are designed for dogs with fear, aggression, or severe separation anxiety, involving history review, evaluation, and a tailored treatment plan with ongoing coaching. Group classes focus on positive reinforcement in a fun classroom setting. Board and train services include in-home boarding with daily training and supervised play. Canine coaching provides one-on-one training directly with the dog.

Pricing Summary

In-home private lessons with assistant trainers are $200, with an additional $20 per extra dog. Semi-private fees depend on the number of dogs. Classroom private lessons are $150 per session. After-hours appointments incur an additional charge, and a travel fee may apply. Virtual sessions are $150 for initial sessions and $75 for 30-minute follow-up lessons. Initial behavior consultations are $200, with follow-up 30-minute coaching sessions at $100 (recommended 1-2 times per week). Payment plans can be discussed for virtual sessions.

Policies

For private lessons, a 50% cancellation fee applies if cancelled less than 24 hours before or for missed appointments. Virtual sessions require 24-hour advance notice to reschedule, and no refunds are given for missed sessions.

Ohana Pet Training is a dog training business located on Maui, Hawaii, that focuses on building lasting relationships between dogs and their owners through a positive training approach. They offer a variety of services including private lessons, group classes, and boarding.

Private lessons are tailored one-on-one, addressing specific behavioral issues like house training, destruction, separation anxiety, resource guarding, barking, leash pulling, jumping, and recall. These can be conducted in-home, at their classroom facility in Haiku, or virtually via video sessions. Behavior consultations are also available for more severe issues such as fear and aggression.

Group classes provide a fun and friendly environment for dogs to learn new skills and socialize, emphasizing positive reinforcement and bond-based techniques without the use of aversive tools like shock, prong, or choke collars. Additionally, Ohana Pet Training offers board and train services, providing comfortable in-home boarding with daily training and supervised playtime. Other services include dog walking, canine coaching (one-on-one training with just the dog), and pet photography.

Accomplishments

Lisa Giesick, the head trainer and owner, has over 30 years of experience with animals, including 16 years in animal welfare. She is a certified professional dog trainer (CPDT-KA) and a member of APDT, IAABC, and PPG. Her background includes child development, psychology, criminology, and humane academies, having worked as an animal control officer, humane investigator, educator, and behavior counselor. She started Ohana Pet Training in September 2005.

Kelley Shamblin, an assistant trainer, is certified in animal reiki and animal communication and began her apprenticeship with Lisa in October 2017. Jayme Giesick, another assistant trainer, has three years of professional dog training experience and over seven years in dog daycare environments. Jeff Giesick, the Board & Train and Day Play Manager, has over 15 years of experience working with animals, including at two animal shelters.

How to Get Started!

To begin, a virtual consultation with Lisa may be required before in-person private lessons. For private and semi-private lessons, clients should contact Ohana Pet Training for availability, as booking may need to be two weeks in advance. Virtual sessions start with a questionnaire review to address pressing issues and set realistic goals. For boarding services, clients are encouraged to send a detailed message to get started.