“I sleep well at night knowing my pups are in Mahea's care. When I need to go off island I know I can count on Mahea to not only have a safe place for my pups to stay but also have plenty of enrichment time and attention. She is also an amazing trainer and has a very good understanding of dog behavior and intelligence. I know that my pups are in good hands when they are with Auntie Treat Lady, Mahea.” ~Bisdale
“We are so grateful for Mahealani watching our 1 year old puppy, Sadie. We went away for vacation and Sadie stayed with Mahealani for 5 days. She took amazing care of her, even when she was anxious due to being away from us for the first time. Mahealani treated Sadie like her own, and kept me updated throughout our trip. It gave me such peace of mind knowing that Sadie was in good hands. I highly recommend Mahealani at Pupcountry Maui!” ~Samantha
“My dog and I have been going to see Mahealani for just about month now and I have seen so much progress in my dog’s behavior! She knows how to assess him every time and help us with what he’s struggling with that week! Not only is she patient and very loving towards my fur baby she also makes some amazing smoothies! I highly recommend her, she is amazing and i’m so thankful for her!!” ~Lexie
“Mahealani is a true gem of a trainer! We have been working with her for about 3 months now and couldn’t be happier with the time effort dedication and professionalism she has. Her knowledge is legendary her keen sense of how our fur babies act and would react to situations that come up is amazing. The smallest question or advice never is ignored she gets back to me very promptly checking in on our progress regularly and enjoys getting updates. If you’re looking for someone who not only speaks English but also ʻŌlelo (very rare to find) that understands the meaning of loving an animal like our own children look no further she’s the one! Taking time to understand what we would like to see and how that can be achieved! She doesn’t over sell the outcome she tells you the truth! (WE LOVE THAT). Her ability to work with our reactive and high energy 2 year old Lab amazes us every time. He knows when he’s on his way to work with her and he gets so excited that’s a great thing if you ask me. The bond they are creating while working together is heartwarming (he doesn’t like many people). Her pricing is the most reasonable out there especially for the work put in! Between that and a free consultation how can anyone go wrong! We refer her to everyone we know and every random person who looks like they could use the guidance and benefit from her help. We are so pleased and thankful for her support and encouragement for the betterment of our fur babies We love you Mahealani for all you do!!!” ~Maile & Kaycee
"We recently had Mahealani of Pupcountry take care of our Kona Girl for 5 days while we were off island. We were really impressed with her commitment getting to know Kona before our trip. While we were gone she sent updates and pictures every day. We knew Kona was in wonderful hands and even though we missed her we did not worry about her at all. We will absolutely have Mehealani take care of our Kona Girl anytime we need." ~Cris & Bill
"We were so happy with our experience boarding our girl, Leia, with Pupcountry Maui. She is an only dog at home and can be a bit much when separated from Mom, especially at night. I was nervous leaving her somewhere new, but Mahealani was perfect with her! Within a short time, Leia made herself right at home! I got photos and text updates daily, as well as regular videos on social media that helped put my mind at ease! By the end of a week, I started to worry Leia wouldn't want to come home she was having such a great time!! We've avoided traveling for so long, uncomfortable leaving our girl - no more! I've already booked Leia's next stay with Pupcountry and feel zero concern about leaving our baby. HIGHLY recommend Pupcountry!" ~ Jennifer
"Mahea with Pupcountry was able to watch our two monsters several times throughout the years. Pupcountry is affordable, communicates really well and even sends us pictures while we are away!! One of our pups is an older black Lab that couldn't hurt a fly and the other is a Dutch Shepherd who is reactive to new people and other dogs. For anyone who has a reactive dog you know it can be very hard to trust anyone to watch them. That being said, we do not hesitate because we know Mahea's demeanor and capability of handling dogs with a wide range of needs. Our Dutch Shepherd has a very small circle of trust but Mahea easily falls within that inner-circle after spending time with her. Our Dutchie absolutely loves her! Additionally, Mahea trains and it helps to know that our Dutch is also becoming more well-rounded while she is staying with Pupcountry. You can tell her devotion by the way her dog is trained. If we ever need someone to watch the pups, Pupcountry is absolutely our first and probably the only place we consider because of how she cares for our dogs. Mahea is amazing and we're so thankful for her!!" ~Adam & Colleen
"Mahea is the best dog trainer & boarding provider we have worked with on Maui. She provides personable one-on-one training and customizes it to the needs of the animal. We were recommended to Mahea from a friend to train our 1.5 year old Catahoula / German Wirehaired Pounter mix, a very high energy working dog. Mahea was familiar with the needs of the breed and has greatly improved with our dog's leash pulling, recall, manners with other dogs and impulse control. As new dog owners we did not realize the long term commitment required to have a well trained dog. Mahea has guided us in the right direction with patience, empathy and a positive mental attitude. She is a joy to work with, keeps in constant communication about all things dog and is in all honesty equally as invested (if not more) in our dog Letti's success. We feel blessed to work with Mahea and highly recommend her to any dog owner that is truly comitted to having a well trained dog." ~Matt & Jeana
"Mahea was recommended by a mutual friend several months ago and Luana absolutely loves the “Treat Lady”. I had no idea how important continuous training was until my puppy was over 50 lbs and starting to behave mischievously while dragging both me and my husband around instead of listening to us. Each training session has resulted in great improvement with recall, sit and down stays and most of all, impulse control. Mahalo Mahaea and Pupcountry Maui for your organization, patience, encouragement, willingness to answer all of my puppy questions, listening to weekly behavioral challenges, giving direction and most of all, for being kind and seeing what is needed to make our sweet puppy into a well behaved dog! In Gratitude" ~Jil
“I highly recommend Mahealani and Pupcountry! We were lucky enough to have Mahealani watch our Kala girl on several occasions, including an extended stay. Not only is Mahealani pleasant and easy to work with, but she keeps in contact with messages and pictures. I felt very comfortable, settled, and pleased to leave island knowing our dog was in her hands. I will definitely use Mahealani again!” ~Kristen
“Mahea is hands down the most knowledgeable dog trainer I’ve ever encountered. She has transformed my relationship with my sweet, very energetic GSP. Mahea meets my dog where she is, helping us both grow together. She pinpointed areas for improvement, and through our weekly sessions and reinforcement at home, I’ve seen both my dog's confidence and my own grow tremendously.
I’m incredibly grateful for Mahea's guidance and support. Whenever I have questions or need advice, she responds promptly with effective solutions. Additionally, her boarding services are outstanding—I know my pup is having a blast and is well taken care of when she’s with Mahea.
Thank you so much for everything you do, Mahea! Your impact on our lives means the world to us!” ~Shaye
“My bwoy Tengis is happy to see Aunti and get some playtime and outtings from his usual scene. He’s been well cared for and I really appreciate the last minute accommodating Pupcounty Maui has provided for us when I needed some help to make sure my pup has company and play time when I’m busy with work and unavailable to attend to my baby. Thank you Mahealani!🙏🏻❤️” ~Solongo
“I highly recommend using PUPCOUNTRY if you ever have to leave your furry babies behind. Mahea is the BEST! You can instantly see the love and care she has for all animals.
Three days before we had to leave on our trip, our pup injured her hind leg. Instantly called Mahea worried that it would be a problem to leave her. Mahea told us not to worry and to enjoy our trip. We could not have been more thrilled!
Mahea kept us informed frequently about our pup's progress (even offered to take her to the vet if necessary). Mahea would post videos and pictures daily on social media so that we could watch her activities. It made leaving our pup so easy and had peace of mind knowing she was in the best hands!
Thank you, Mahea, for giving our fur baby the best pupcation ever!” ~🩷 Da Brown's
“Mahea of PupCountry Maui is AWESOME!!! We were hesitant about leaving our fur baby because the last time we went on a trip we left him at a vet kennel and he came back with no voice because he barked the whole time he was locked in a kennel and acted depressed and sad for a few weeks 😢
This time, with Mahea he had a blast! He didn't even act sad when we dropped him off... 🤪He loved playing with the other doggies and was happy and in good spirits when we picked him up! Mahea is super communicative and sent lots of pictures and videos via text and instagram daily... it was so fun following his day and seeing him having so much fun!!! I don't think he even missed us 😂😂. We will definitely be using Mahea again! Thanks so much for loving our fur baby like one of your own!" ~Lei
“Mahea has truly been a life saver! Our lives literally revolve around our 6 fur babies and a huge part of that involves being able to find proper care for 3 of them when we want to go on vacation, travel for work, or have days where we need to be away from home for more than a few hours. Pupcountry is their home away from home. They get soooo excited when they see their harnesses and leashes come out because that means "we get to go to Aunty Mahea's house!!" Knowing that our fur babies have a safe home with a warm and gentle care giver is so important. It gives us peace of mind knowing that our fur babies are in great hands and being cared for just as well as if they were home with us. Mahea is a great communicator and keeps us updated on how are fur babies are doing throughout the day. We are so grateful to have found Mahea and Pupcountry!” ~Deni
“We had never left our nine month old puppy and tested it out with a quick two night getaway with Mahea. Riley was very well cared for and came home very happy. We also have employed Mahea for some basic training lessons and found her to be quite competent and knowledgeable with lots of love for our pup!” ~Tina
“Mahea is so awesome! She's so caring and showed so much love to our Le'a. Le'a stayed with Mahea while we were away on a trip. Mahea kept us updated, and we could follow her. She posted lots of pictures on her instagram page. It was a comfort knowing how well Le'a was cared for. Le'a had a blast! She was so happy and had so much fun. Don't think she even missed us. Mahea treated her as if she were her own. In fact, she spoiled her a bit! Le'a loved it! I would recommend Mahea and Pup Country to anyone who needs a dog sitter. Mahea will be my go-to sitter when I need someone to care for our Le'a. Mahalo Mahea, you truly are the best!” ~Donald & Debbie
“Mahea's professionalism and commitment to our pups success is absolutely incredible! She has been an invaluable resource and there for us every step of the way. Her easy-going demeanor and endless patience with our challenging puppy has made a huge difference and has allowed us to truly enjoy having a dog. She deeply cares about her little four-legged padawans and is invested in helping our pup reach his fullest potential. Mahea has gone out of her way to help us in emergency situations, met us in different locations for different kinds of training, and provided advice on an endless list of doggy related questions. She was even able to accommodate our request to train our dog in both English and Hawaiian! We are so thankful for her help and highly recommend her services. “ ~Kawika & Alex
“Mahea is someone who genuinely cares about your dogs as if they were her own. I was initially anxious about leaving my dogs while going on a trip, but Mahea sent me consistent updates with videos which showed lots of play time, affection and treats. I felt so at ease knowing she was taking care of my furbabies. Additionally, she’s an awesome trainer! Once she started training sessions with my dog Tapioca it made an immediate difference in our lives. She recognized the type of behavioral work that my dog needed and was able to demonstrate, explain and work with me in order to build my dogs confidence. We are incredibly grateful for Mahea.” ~Victoria
“ Mahea is an excellent trainer, we feel really lucky to be working with someone so passionate and knowledgeable about our dog. She has an approach that feels very personalized to our needs as dog owners, and has been so inclusive in this process. I am so grateful for her help and would highly recommend her to dog owners looking for support!” ~Mikaila
“ Mahea has been a life saver! Knowing my dog is with someone I trust so I can go to work, gives my mind such ease. She's great with communicating and working with my schedule as well as amazing with my dog. It's a win for me and my sweet pup. I highly recommend her services.” ~Kari
“ Left my energetic dog with pupcountry while I was out of town and couldn't be happier! They provided top-notch care, plenty of playtime, and updates/photos to ease my mind. Will definitely trust them with my pup again!” ~Bailey
“ Mahalo for taking such great care of our pup while out of town! He was so happy at pick up and calm at drop off which tells me a lot about a person! I would absolutely recommend and will be bringing him back to Mahealani next time we are out of town” ~Tara
“I boarded my newly adopted dog with Pupcountry Maui for a long weekend in February 2024. I was very pleased with how Mahealani approached the original inquiry - first asking to do a meet-and-greet to make sure my dog was a good fit - because who wants to get a call while out of town that the dog is not fitting in at the sitter? Not me. I also appreciated the updates, including pictures, on how my dog was doing. And he was doing well, being treated like a family member and having the best time! And finally, when I went to pick him up, he was definitely in a good mood, calm and in no rush to leave. I definitely recommend Mahealani and Pupcountry and looking forward to using them again when I am off island! ” ~Katja
“ When I was referred to Mahea I was close to being at my wits end: my dog didn't listen to me, she was an extreme leash puller, she broke through my screen door and was a general terror to all birds and small animals. I was combing the internet and trying out different techniques with no luck. Enter Mahea with her no nonsense approach that commanded immediate respect from my furball. Within only a few sessions my dog’s behavior started to drastically improve, she was listening to me! Mahea taught me the ways of the headwalker and my dog stopped pulling on her leash. With some simple at home exercises my dog's personality transformed she started listening to what I was saying and generally respecting my commands and as a result her confidence improved as well. I could not be happier with my dog's progress. I highly recommend Mahea for her expertise AND she doesn't charge an arm and a leg for her training services, making her accessible for a working person such as myself.” ~Niko
“In planning travel, our top priority was finding a place where Lambeau would be loved. Upon finding PupCountry on Facebook, we reached out to Mahealani and she quickly agreed to a meet and greet at her location. Our dog was able to explore the yard, home and spend time with Mahealani which made us feel confident in moving forward. Mahea’s love of animals is evident and overflowing. We were sent photos or videos every day and we loved following the PupCountry Instagram page to see our dog so happy, playing with her bunk mates.
During the stay, our dog experienced tummy problems and we were updated along the entire process. Mahea monitored the condition over a 24-hour period and ended up taking our dog to our vet for an assessment. She even went out of her way to purchase recommended items by the vet that would bring more comfort. Overall, it was a great experience for both us and our dog and highly recommend.” ~Kapena & Loke
“I recently had the pleasure of having Pupcountry (Mahea) take care of my beloved dog Benjamin while I was out of town. I cannot express enough how impressed I was with the level of care and attention he was provided while I was away. When I met Mahea, I could tell she had a genuine love for animals. I knew Benjamin would be in good hands. During the time I was away, Mahea provided regular updates and photos, which brought me so much comfort. Upon my return I was greeted by a happy and content pup, which is a true testament to the exceptional care that Pupcountry provided.” ~Danielle
“I highly recommend Pupcountry Maui and Mahealani!
This is my first time boarding my nervous, spoiled, high energy Jack Russell pup (one year old). Mahealani was quick to respond to my request, invited me for a familiarization visit to her home and put my mind at ease. Her home is clean and comfortable and dog friendly. This was a much more comfortable option than another boarding facility that I had visited.
While I was away she texted pictures of my dog and answered my texts promptly. She also posted videos on Instagram and it was so fun to watch my dog playing with another dog she was boarding.
Mahealani was very flexible and allowed my son to pick up and drop off my dog as his schedule allowed.
I will definitely use Pupcountry Maui again for boarding and now training.” ~Angela V.
“I highly recommend Mahealani! I grew up on a farm with 10 dogs, some were professionally trained for farming. I thought I would never need help. I was definitely wrong! I have a 11 month old pup that has caused me so much stress and I thought I was out of options. Until I met Mahealani. She has been nothing but amazing. Very sweet, straightforward and makes sure you understand what she teaches you and your dog. I have a 100x better relationship with my dog since she has helped us! Mahealani helped explain how to communicate with my pup and explained what my pup needs. If you want a great relationship with your dog and your dog to listen to you have Mahealani help you!” ~Serenity
“Aloha, I wanted to express my satisfaction and appreciation for Mahea at Pupcountry Maui while she boarded and trained my 5-month-old puppy. I was hesitant to leave her home alone while we were out on vacation because my puppy needed lots of attention and care throughout the day. After our meet and greet with Mahea I was sure this is where I wanted to leave my puppy while I was out of town. While on my vacation Mahea texted daily with pictures and videos along with updates to her daily schedule and new activities. My pup ate well, slept well, and played well. I am extremely happy to have found you, Mahea, and from the bottom of my heart, I thank you for taking exceptional care of my baby while I was away.” ~Charleann
“Mahea is the best on the island period! She is so attentive and caring. I couldn't ask for anything more. My dog (Mishka) means the world to me and Mahea goes above and beyond. She's become part of our little ‘Ohana. She's knowledgeable and thoughtful. I couldn't be more satisfied, 10 out of 10!” ~Michael W.
“I highly recommend hiring Mahea to train your pups! She has been working with my 2 doodles for the past 3 months and I've already seen a dramatic behavioral improvement! Mahea also knows about all the best tools to support training like bark collars (yay no more barking!), no pull collars, etc.” - JJ (JourneyJill)
“We highly recommend Mahea for pet sitting and pet care. She treats my fur baby like her own, is dependable, and has extensive experience caring for dogs and animals. If your pet has special care or medication needs, Mahea can be trusted to handle all your instructions. Also Mahea is a dog trainer, so I know she can maintain command practice while I’m away. Highly recommend her!” ~Evan
“This is my first experience using a dog trainer and I am so glad that I chose Mahea. At the time I did not know I was looking for a dog trainer, I was actually looking for a mate for my dog. Upon meeting Mahea and her beautiful dog, we immediately connected right away. The first thing I noticed was her warm personality, and how well behaved and calm her dog was. I was also very impressed with how prepared and organized she is, having all the tricks of the trade neatly organized in her car. I arranged to have my first lesson as my dog seemed to like her and her rates were fair. After my dogs first lesson with Mahea I noticed an improvement right away and thought to myself, “wow,she makes this seem very easy. I like her philosophy behind her teaching and training. I also like how she reinforces what she does in a very Positive way. If you are looking for someone to help with making your dog a better person, well behaved, happy and confident, I highly recommend using Mahea.” ~Danette