Such Good Dogs

Training begins with an initial consultation to assess the dog’s needs. Programs include Basic Manners, Advanced Training, Socialization, and Behavior Modification. Group classes meet weekly for 5 weeks. Private lessons are customized. Virtual training is available via Zoom or FaceTime, using demonstration dogs. Training builds from foundational commands to real-life scenarios, including service dog skills and agility.

Pricing Summary

Individual lessons priced per session; group classes are $300 for a 5-week program; dog walking is $40 for a 30-minute walk; dog sitting is $100/day for stay-at-home boarding; dog adventures start at $100 base price, varying by location and duration. Veterinarian vaccination records required before training begins.

Policies

Veterinarian vaccination records are required before training begins. Travel charges apply for services outside West Maui. No specific cancellation or rescheduling policy is stated.

Such Good Dogs is a dog training business based in West Maui, Hawaii, led by Athena Angelic, an Animal Behavior Certified Dog Trainer (ABCDT). The business specializes in positive reinforcement training methods combined with energy balance to help dogs and their owners achieve harmony. Services include individual private lessons, group training classes, dog walking, dog sitting, and dog adventures. Athena also offers virtual training via Zoom and FaceTime for clients outside the area. She has expertise in behavior modification for fearful, anxious, and aggressive dogs, as well as service dog training, socialization, and trick training. The business emphasizes Aloha — a philosophy of love, respect, and compassionate communication — in all interactions with dogs and humans. All training is conducted without shock collars or punitive methods. Athena is certified in pet first aid and CPR through the American Red Cross and is a Certified Mentor Trainer with Animal Behavior College. The team includes Ashley Webb, who provides dog walking and pet sitting services, and uses their own trained dogs for socialization and training demonstrations.

Accomplishments

Athena Angelic is an Animal Behavior Certified Dog Trainer (ABCDT), certified in pet first aid and CPR through the American Red Cross, and a Certified Mentor Trainer with Animal Behavior College. She has been training dogs since 2009 and specializes in helping fearful, anxious, and aggressive dogs. Her dogs have served as training assistants and socialization models.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with an initial consultation, available by phone or online contact form. After consultation, clients may enroll in private lessons, group classes, or virtual training based on their needs.