Alaka'i K9

Alaka'i K9 is a training-focused kennel offering in-home dog boarding in Hawai'i Kai, Hawai'i, along with obedience classes and behavior work. Boarding is cage-free, so dogs stay in a home setting rather than a row of runs. The indoor space is air conditioned, and there is outdoor space for exercise.

Services and amenities

• Cage-free, in-home boarding with climate-controlled indoor space
• Group obedience classes at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels
• A behavior modification course for reactivity and anxiety
• A puppy program built around early socialization
• One-on-one and virtual lessons, plus dog walking in the Hawai'i Kai area

What makes it different

Training runs through everything here. The methods are positive reinforcement and reward-based, which shapes how boarding dogs are handled as well as how classes are taught. That matters for an owner whose dog struggles with leash reactivity or anxiety, since a stay does not have to mean a pause in the work.

Board-and-train is part of the mix, so a boarding stay can double as a training stretch. Off-leash and e-collar training are also on the menu for owners working toward more freedom on walks. Treadmills are kept on hand for rainy-day exercise, which is a practical answer to a wet afternoon.

Practical details

The business is open Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Booking is handled by phone at (808) 729-5729. Proof of vaccination is required. Owners can also reach Alaka'i K9 by email at alakaik9hawaii@gmail.com, or read more at alakaik9.com and on Instagram at @alakaik9.