Aloha Academy

Dog Training at Aloha

Why Aloha Academy?

Our trainer utilizes methods that are force-free and correction-free with a welfare focused approach. Learn how we can work together to build confidence for both you AND your companion!

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Dog training at Aloha Academy

Emily Avanessian is a professional dog trainer from Southern California with nearly 10 years of experience working in a variety of environments, from teaching group classes at a major pet store, to running the training program at a daycare facility. She received her CPDT-KA from the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers in March 2022 and has a passion for helping fearful dogs find their confidence.
Emily is firmly committed to utilizing modern, ethical training methods backed by peer-reviewed research. In order to honor that commitment, Emily spends much of her time continuing her education through reading books and scientific studies, attending online seminars, and conferring with colleagues about difficult or interesting cases. She’s motivated by a strong desire to improve welfare on both ends of the leash, make education more accessible, and combat harmful misinformation.

As for the future of her career, Emily hopes to soon embark on the journey of becoming a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT).

Aloha Academy Courses

Dog Training Courses

Day Academy

$675 / 4 week session

At Aloha Pet Resort & Spa, we believe in enriching your dog’s life with training that’s thoughtful, compassionate, and rooted in modern, force-free methods. Our Day Academy programs offer structured learning that enhances focus, builds confidence, and elevates responsiveness — all while your dog enjoys the resort’s welcoming and nurturing environment.

Programs run two days per week over four weeks and are designed to support dogs and their guardians at every stage of training:

Beginner Course
A warm introduction to foundational obedience cues and essential training concepts, tailored to improve focus, reliability at home, and deepen your bond as partners.

Intermediate Course
Building on core skills, this course extends distance and duration of basic cues and introduces more advanced behaviors, including the early stages of heelwork — perfect for dogs ready to learn more.

Advanced Course
For dogs poised to thrive in real-world settings, this course emphasizes proofing behaviors through added distractions and guided off-site experiences at pet-friendly locations — fostering confidence and dependable responses in everyday life. 

Lodge & Learn

$2,250 to $2,350

Give your dog a vacation-like getaway at Aloha Academy! Your dog receives lessons 5 days a week for 4 weeks, while they remain overnight with us. We take full rein for a while so we can return your dog more confident & with a wider skillset! This course aims to spend plenty of time generalizing cues in various environments to set them up for success while working in the real world! Monday through Friday, dogs spend their day learning through multiple individual lessons, participate in small or large group play, as well as having plenty of rest & relaxation breaks. To increase their comfort at our facility, enrolled dogs are required to attend 4 sessions of group play leading up to lodge and learn. Those already attending group play do not require prior sessions. Enrollment in this course requires a 50% deposit prior to the start date.

Learn & Play

$20 / 15 minutes or $35 / 30 minutes

Does your dog have some difficulties in daycare, or need some extra help to feel comfortable? Are you curious about training but not ready to commit to a full course just yet? Aloha Academy’s Learn ‘n Play is the perfect way to throw in some training to your pup’s daycare package. Available as a 15 or 30 minute add-on, this service allows our trainer to visit your dog during group play and engage them in a brief training session without pulling them out of the fun. What’s more, the 30-minute Learn ‘n Play add-on doubles as a play assessment! At the end of the day, our trainer will give you her recommendation for which club best suits your dog (Fitness or Fetch), and provide some insight into your dog’s experience in daycare.

One On One Sessions

$375 / 3 Sessions or $750 / 6 Sessions

Enjoy the perks of 1-on-1 coaching with a professional dog trainer! Available in-person or online, Aloha Academy's private lessons provide highly personalized training and behavior support, starting with a 60-minute virtual consultations. You'll receive a training plan unique to you and your pet's needs, phone and email support in between lessons, and more! 

Interested in one of our courses?

Get in touch with us so we can see which one might be the best fit for you & your dog!

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