Offering Dog Training and Pet Sitting Services

Training - Positive Reinforcement


At Wags and Whiskers, we believe in using reward-based training and Fear Free Techniques. We work to get to the root of the issue that is causing their emotional response, which in turn causes a behavioral response.


Positive reinforcement involves reinforcing a desired behavior at the moment a dog performs it to increase the likelihood that it will be performed again. It is important to reinforce only desired behaviors.


Reinforcers that are common include food, petting/affection, playing with toys, and attention (including eye contact). The value of the reward will be determined by the individual. What may motivate a dog one day, may not the next day. This is why it is important to have several options for reinforcers.


Giving them the ability to make choices can help to decrease fear, anxiety, stress, and/or frustration.



Pet Sitting


At Wags and Whiskers, we believe that your furry companion should have the option to get valuable care while in the comfort of their home.


We offer Drop-in visits up to 3 times a day, or Day Visits. We will go to your home and provide the basic needs. We will check food and water, clean up after them, and make sure that your pet has play/enrichment time. For some, this may mean affection only and that's ok! You tell us what their likes are and during our visits, they'll tell us what they're in the mood for. Certain individuals need a little extra attention, and this is where we can assist!



  • What Others Have to Say

    "Jasmin is amazing and extremely knowledgeable. When my jack russell suddenly became aggressive toward our pug, we were frustrated and at a loss at how to alleviate the situation. Jasmin was very observant of our dogs’ behaviors, and after getting to know our boys, Jasmin offered advice and solutions that were practical and easy to implement in our daily lives. We immediately followed her advice and noticed a complete turn around in both our dogs’ behaviors, and now they are best buds again. I highly recommend Jasmin’s services and would definitely contact her again for advice in the future."


    - Jenna Y.



    “100% trust in Wags and Whiskers…  I have two cats who don’t get along and alternate areas within our house throughout the day.  We were taking a short trip off island and Jasmin at Wags and Whiskers took on the task despite the special requirements.  She made us feel so comfortable while we were gone.  She updated us frequently with photos and rotated them often, as well as spent time with them both.  We were confident that they were never without food and water and she went above and beyond, trimming their nails, brushing them and even providing health observations we may not have been aware of.  It’s clear she’s a compassionate person toward animals and we are so lucky to have found such a warm hearted caretaker for our pets.  We will definitely be booking them again.”


    - Adam P.



    "Jasmin has a special way with animals. I occasionally assisted her when she led the Dog Play Groups at the Maui Humane Society. That is a special skill to be able to handle groups of large dogs with diverse temperaments. 


    She always did that with a calm and confident manner that the dogs responded very well to. 


    I'm sure your dog(s) will love her too!"


    - Jeff Heisel, dog lover



    "Here on Maui, we are so lucky to have Jasmin for pet sitting and dog training.  Her love of dogs and years of experience (from animal care attendant to vet staff to behavioral coordinator at the Maui Humane Society) provides peace of mind knowing that your dog is in the right place. She has worked with a variety of dogs from big to small with various needs and challenges.  As a volunteer at MHS, I relied on Jasmin for help on some of the more challenging dogs.  For example, she patiently worked with a dog and me on muzzle training, which led to the dog finding a "furever" home. I would highly recommend Jasmin for your own dog, whatever their training, behavioral, or pet sitting requirements might be."


    - Bob Jacobson



    "5 Paws Review


    Jasmin is an absolute lifesaver! We decided to take a little weekend getaway and needed to find someone to watch our little dog, Nemo. We arranged for a meet and greet and Nemo instantly gravitated to her. Once we confirmed we were going to book her for the stay, she stayed to walk through the process of booking through her online system and made sure I was set on the app, so I would be ready for all the updates she would provide during the stay. When the weekend finally came, Nemo was finishing up some medication and on a special diet - and Jasmin made me feel super confident that he wouldn't skip a beat in the routine. We received consistent updates - complete with photos and videos - and she was always available for questions as we checked in on if he was improving with his medication. She already deserved a 5 star review at this point, but the lifesaver award kicks in when we were stuck on our getaway and had no way of getting back for a full day. Jasmin didn't hesitate to help us figure out how she could fit Nemo into her schedule and previous commitments so he wouldn't be left alone. Ultimately, she put Nemo first and took that worry off our chest while we figured out how to get home. Jasmin is incredibly kind, thoughtful, and truly cares for your pet as her own. We are so grateful for her and her family for caring for Nemo when we couldn't. Hope to see you again soon!"


    - Kristen & Nate



    "When I adopted a deaf puppy, Jasmin didn't hesitate to take the opportunity to work with my Yuki. Jasmin is very knowledgeable, patient and kind. She makes sure everyone under one household is on the same page when it comes to training your pup. Yuki is now on her way to becoming  a well behaved member of the family. Thank you Jasmin!!! 🥰  Your AWESOME!" 


    - Lisa Hess



    "Jasmin has been wonderful in every step of this process in caring for our Bailey while we were away. She was able to accommodate us when scheduling for our meet and greet and took time and thorough notes to get down Bailey’s routine. She was very gentle with Bailey and patient in getting him comfortable with getting to know her. She was punctual with all the drop in times we scheduled and sent us lots of pictures and updates of Bailey. It shows that she not only is experienced in what she does, but also that she cares for our fur baby too. That gives us the peace of mind while we are away that our most precious fur baby is in good hands. We look forward to using Jasmin’s services again in the future and would recommend her to all our friends and family and anyone looking for someone to care for their pet like it was her own."


    -Sheryl and James



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