My daddy has been struggling with Multiple Sclerosis since 2007.We called Focused K9’s Hawaii for Help.Thanks to Chance and Cici I am now a certified mobility assistance service dog with a AKC canine good citizen certificate.I am able to perform tasks for my daddy…my best friend.Picking up anything off the floor he might have dropped […]
Meet “Bunny Bear” or Mama as she is affectionately called by the Hawaii Island Humane Society shelter staff.Mama came in as a fearfully aggressive,hairless and toothless stray with 6 puppies.She was devoted to her babies and accepted food,but would growl and cower in her kennel. Once her babies were weaned Mama was enrolled in “New […]
You’ve heard it said, probably said it yourself. “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” NOT TRUE! I was pleasantly surprised, actually amazed how quickly Scooby,my 9 year old,responded to the training techniques.Of course, I had to learn these techniques myself. It’s not difficult.It’s fun,it’s rewarding.I encourage any dog lover to take their best […]
I brought Vixen to Focused K9’s for basic obedience training. She had no prior training so I was amazed at how she would learn each session. By the end of her basic obedience course Vixen was honoring commands such as sit-stay, down-stay,place and held commands with duration and distance. Focused K9’s also trained Vixen for […]
We have been working with Chance to help our Olde English Bulldogge brothers to stop fighting. Thor (white) has aggression issues towards Zeus (brindle) We love our bulldog babies and do not want to have to re home one of them. Although we are still working on it, Chance has been a huge help. Thor has […]
Aging in place in the home I love is now more feasible thanks to Focused K9’s service training. From obedience and proper public behavior to specialized skills of service, Focused K9’s patiently modified techniques to match my own limitations and the Bup’s temperament, making the learning process Fun. The Bup helps with balance, falls and getting […]
We adopted Shadow six months ago. Unbeknownst to us, she had serious behavioral problems and suffered from extreme stranger anxiety. We didn’t know how to address these issues. We read and asked for help from various sources, even trying some medication to no avail. We decided to try Focuesd K-9 as a last resort. After […]
