Transform Your Dog's Life

Our immersive Board & Train programs are a completely life-changing experience. We focus on behavioral modifications and creating a calmer, more confident dog.

Call Today!

Our Immersive Programs

Tailored solutions for every stage of your dog's development and behavioral needs.

3 Week Board & Train

A completely immersive program where we work on your dog mindset, providing structure, building confidence, and creating a calm companion. Ideal for cooling, barking, and general disobedience.

Learn More

Puppy Training

Designed for puppies under 6 months old to help them during the most important stages of their development.

Learn More

4+ Week Rehabilitation

Designed for dogs with serious behavioral issues such as extreme activity, aggression, severe separation, anxiety, or debilitating fear. Structured environment or deep rehabilitation.

Learn More

Why Choose Hoku K9?

We don't just teach command; we focus on a complete mindset shift to create a calm, structured, and competent companion.

Mindset Shift

Focusing on creating a calmer dog that listens in distracting environments.

Home Environment

We prioritize how your dog views their home by training in neutral environments first.

Owner Education

Multiple Training appointments ensure you are confident to take over the training.

Call Now!

Email Us

Laycee Paikuli-Stride

Trainer & Co-Owner

Aloha,

I am Laycee. I started Hoku K9 Training because I wanted to help people who were struggling with their dogs.

While receiving my Bachelors in Biology at Brigham Young University Hawaii, I got a dog and really started my journey into the world of dog training. My dog struggled with aggression, resource guarding, and extreme leash reactivity. I found a lot of training methods that didn't work before I found the methods that we implement at Hoku K9 Training. I then went to California to continue my education in dog training, and have utilized that training to help hundreds of dogs and owners, and currently train dogs in both Utah and Hawaii. I train dogs because I love people. This may sound strange, but I train dogs because I know there are a lot of people out there who need help with their dogs but don't know where to find it. So I want to share with the world how to create a better life with your dog.

Lokahi Paikuli-Stride

Lead Trainer & Co-Owner

Lokahi is our lead trainer. He grew up always having a pack of dogs on a farm in Hawai'i and has had a strong bond with every personal dog he's had throughout his life. He loves all animals, and especially loves to see our clients dogs change into the lifelong companion they should be. Lokahi has a special interest in helping every dog he comes in contact with, which is why he specializes in dog aggression, and spent several months on the East Coast rehabbing aggressive dogs. When he is not training dogs, Lokahi enjoys playing the guitar, going to the beach with his dogs, snowboarding, and being with his family.