Ohana Pet Training with Aloha

Based in Kula, Hawaii, Ohana Pet Training with Aloha is a dog training business run by Lisa Giesick. Lisa holds the Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) credential. They belong to the Pet Professional Guild, whose members agree not to use shock, prong or choke collars. Services include private lessons, group classes, behavior consulting, reactivity and aggression, fear and anxiety and separation anxiety.

At a glance

• Trainer: Lisa Giesick
• Credentials: CPDT-KA · PPG member
• Approach: Positive reinforcement (reward-based)
• Services: Private lessons, group classes, behavior consulting, reactivity and aggression, fear and anxiety, separation anxiety, service dog training
• Location: Kula, Hawaii

The French Bulldog angle

French Bulldogs are bred as companions and many struggle when left alone. The fix for separation anxiety is a slow, reward-based plan, often coached remotely, rather than crating or corrections. Our French Bulldog training guide explains why force-free methods work for this breed.

Sources: the Pet Professional Guild member directory, checked October 2026. Credentials from the Pet Professional Guild directory are as the trainer lists them. Prices and services change, so check with the trainer before you book.