Home-style dog boarding on Maui
Calm, structured, and thoughtfully run

Small groups, guided interactions, and a steady daily rhythm that helps dogs settle.

Puppies follow a more structured, development-focused approach.

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A quick look at the space and how things run day to day.

Why people choose

Happy Dogs Maui

Most dog boarding environments tend to be busy, noisy, and a bit chaotic. Here at Happy Dogs Maui, things are kept calm, structured, and well managed.

Dogs are thoughtfully grouped, interactions are guided, and the day follows a steady rhythm that allows them to settle, move, and rest in a way that is natural to their rhythm. It’s a more personalized, hands-on approach than a typical kennel environment—while at the same time being backed by a team, so everything runs smoothly and doesn’t depend on just one person being available.

That same approach carries through into the day-to-day experience, with plenty of supervised outdoor time, individual attention where needed, and daily photo updates. That balance is a big part of why many of our clients choose Happy Dogs Maui.

And if you have a puppy, our approach goes a step deeper. We place a strong emphasis on early development, structure, and guidance, because we believe every puppy deserves an education—not just a place to stay. That’s why every dog under one year of age who stays with us goes through our board and train program, where we focus on the right balance of exercise and rest, guided socialization, and building foundations that carry into everyday life.

What our clients say after
their dogs stay here

Giselle P.
4 months ago
Response from the owner:Mahalo Giselle :)
Gww A.
6 months ago
Happy Dogs Maui is the best, period. Incredible training philosophy, knowledgeable staff, beautiful facility, and guidance we trust completely. We're very...
Steven G.
6 months ago
I am so happy to have found this place. My dog is very wary of anyplace that isn’t home, but somehow Kristin and her great staff have found a way to convince her that Happy Dogs is her second home. Thanks Happy Dogs!
Response from the owner:Mahalo nui loa Steven 🌺🐾 This means a lot and Rox has really found her way into our hearts. We appreciate you guys, Kristin and the HDM team
Tania D.
8 months ago
I would definitely recommend this doggy daycare. I honestly have no complaints. They take great care of our dog and always give us helpful pointers, which we really appreciate. Most importantly, we can just tell that our dog, Koa, truly enjoys his time there and that says everything. Kirsten, the owner, from my interactions with her, clearly knows what she’s doing and absolutely loves dogs. That kind of care and experience really shows. We were very picky when choosing a daycare, and even though this one is a bit of a drive from where we live, it’s completely worth it for the peace of mind of knowing we’re leaving Koa in a good place. This is definitely a great option if you’re looking for somewhere to trust with your furbabies
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Response from the owner:Thank you so much for such wonderful words Tania and I am so glad that Koa has come out of his shell so much too and was able to make friends and have so much fun!. :) Sending you guys all the very best for now, Kristin
Loriann T.
9 months ago
I would give Kristin and her team 10 stars because they are amazing! I had to care for my mother for and booked my 4 yr old golden doodle to stay for 2...
Vincent L.
9 months ago
Such an amazing facility and the service and communication are top notch. They take amazing care of our 17 year old dog and our 3 legged dog and treat them like their own. Anytime we go away we feel 100% confident with our dogs at Happy Dogs Maui
Response from the owner:Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! Vincent! P&T are so loved here, and it means everything to know you feel 100% confident leaving them in our care. We’re beyond grateful for your trust and kind words. :)
Jason W.
10 months ago
What a wonderful place they have created for care of our precious puppy. We feel very comforted by the care given and love the daily photos!
Response from the owner:Thank you Jason 🐾🤗
Laurel E.
10 months ago
What a great place for dogs to be loved, stay safe and have fun with their canine friends and human caregivers! Watching Kristin and her team interact with the dogs, I learned so much!
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Response from the owner:Mahalo for your kind review Laurel! We’re thrilled you felt the love and care we put into every dog’s stay over here at Happy Dogs Maui. It’s a joy to share what we do and help people learn more about dogs along the way. :)
Michael H.
11 months ago
Kristin and her team did an excellent job caring for my pup. I was very anxious to leave him for the first time since bringing him home but he seemed to really enjoy himself! The space is mindfully laid out and they have different areas for different activities and air conditioned spaces for the dogs to rest. Everything felt very organized with their feeding and medication system also. The team was very communicative throughout the whole process and texted with me about how he was enjoying his stay. They send photos every night of the dogs and I loved seeing my dog Simon playing and having fun with the group while I was missing him.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Simon. It was a real pleasure to have sweet Simon around and we’re so glad we could make you feel at ease while you were away from him. We look forward to seeing you guys the next time. Mahalo for your kind words, Kristin
Hannah M.
12 months ago
Kristin and her team are just incredible -- our 5m old PWD puppy was enrolled in training / boarding and she learned SO much. We look forward to our next...
Hannah M.
12 months ago
Kristin and her team are just incredible -- our 5m old PWD puppy was enrolled in training / boarding and she learned SO much. We look forward to our next...
John V.
1 year ago
Our Eleanor and Rigby spent another great boarding stay at Happy Dogs Maui. (Have been coming here for years) Kristin and her staff provide great, loving environment, lots of healthy socialization with other dogs, positive reinforcement training, and stimulation activities. Lots of room to run and play and sniff. These two also enjoyed an optional walk to the stream! This is NOT a place of just a caged kennel enclosures with brief leashed walks. We love this place and the pups came home exhausted, so support Happy Dogs!
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Response from the owner:Awww, look at E&R's sweet faces! Thank you so much John for your kind words and we look forward to seeing you and the pups again for some more fun play and stream times. :) Mahalo, Kristin
Cloe C.
1 year ago
Our dog, Daffodil, is anxious and sometimes unpredictable, so finding a place willing to board her was difficult at first. Happy Dogs welcomed her and made...
Cloe C.
1 year ago
Our dog, Daffodil, is anxious and sometimes unpredictable, so finding a place willing to board her was difficult at first. Happy Dogs welcomed her and made...
Nicole S.
1 year ago
I cannot speak highly enough of Happy Dogs Maui! My doggies absolutely love boarding with them and get so excited every time we drop them off. The entire staff is incredibly sweet, kind, and attentive - I always feel at ease knowing that my dogs are in good hands and are being well-loved. The property itself is beautiful, providing a wonderful environment for my dogs to enjoy during their stay. One of the best parts is seeing daily pictures of my dogs enjoying their time there, it truly warms my heart to see them having so much fun. I highly recommend Happy Dogs Maui for anyone looking for a safe, loving, and picturesque place for their furry family members to stay on Maui!
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Response from the owner:Thank you so very much for your kind words Nicole :) It truly makes our hearts so full knowing that not only the pups enjoy their time here but also you as their guardian feel at ease and enjoy their daily pictures :) Mahalo, Kristin
Nicole S.
1 year ago
I cannot speak highly enough of Happy Dogs Maui! My doggies absolutely love boarding with them and get so excited every time we drop them off. The team at...
Julie L.
1 year ago
So grateful to have a place we can trust to take good care of our precious girls. Our dogs went right in without even saying goodbye the last time we dropped them off—always a sign they feel safe and happy! Peace of mind and top-notch care every time.
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Response from the owner:Honestly so wonderful that the girls settled in so quickly and well! Happy pups, happy us :) Thanks for your kind words Julie and see you guys next time :)
Julie I.
1 year ago
Happy Dog's Maui is the best! My dog loves coming here. They have taken care of my dog twice now while we were off island and I have been very happy with the entire process.
Response from the owner:Thanks so much for your kind words Julie. We appreciate you and your big gentle boy so much. :) We look forward to having G with us again in the future. Aloha, Kristin
Kakela P.
1 year ago
Organized and happy pup care facility. Excited we found this on Maui.
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Response from the owner:Awww, look at your boy! What a great spirit ;) Thank you so much Kakela. Sending you and the family all the best, Kristin
Janet Y.
1 year ago
An awesome experience! Don't hesitate to leave your dog in their care. They know what they're doing and go above and beyond.
Response from the owner:Thanks for trusting us with your little boy. I am glad he did so well and we look forward to seeing you guys again in the future. :) All the best, Kristin
Janet Y.
1 year ago
I cannot say enough good things about about my experience with Happy Dogs Maui. I plan on using them again when we go off island. They're the best!
Joel K.
2 years ago
Both Professional and loving. Our pups are a handful, and as well our babies. They treated them wonderfully, took pictures and shared them with us. So happy to know our pups are in good hands while we are away.
Response from the owner:Awww, thank you Joel. Your pups weren't a handful at all... they did great and just needed some extra time and attention which they so deserved. :) Hope everyone is well.
Canique B.
2 years ago
I can't thank Kristin and he team at Happy Dogs Maui enough for their incredible care and support during a very stressful time. I had a sudden family...
Sachin G.
2 years ago
Clean and loving environment for dogs and friendly staff.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your kind words Sachin and thanks so much for trusting us with C's care :)
Simon I.
2 years ago
Our dog Grant stayed at Happy dogs Maui for two weeks while we were on vacation. He had such a great time playing with all the other dogs and the whole process or drop off and pick up was very smooth.& easy. Kristin and her team are really great and I would board him there again. Also I loved seeing the pictures of him every night. Thanks again!
Response from the owner:Thanks so much Simon. Everyone here loved having Grant around and we miss him already! You and him truly made the process easy for us as well and we appreciate you guys very much.

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