Happy Dogs Maui

Happy Dogs Maui Kennel-less in-home dog boarding with love on the lush slopes of the West Maui Mountains.

๐Ÿ’› Dogs remind us that presence matters more than perfection. Start your Monday with presence.
10/13/2025

๐Ÿ’› Dogs remind us that presence matters more than perfection. Start your Monday with presence.

10/08/2025

๐Ÿ’ง Woof Wisdom Wednesday: Hydration Check!

Hydration isnโ€™t one-size-fits-all. A dogโ€™s water needs depend on diet, activity, size, and environment:

- Dry kibble diets are dehydrating and often increase water need.
- Raw, homemade, or wet diets naturally provide more moisture, so dogs may drink less from their bowls.
- Hot weather, exercise, and stress can double water needs.

โš ๏ธ Signs of dehydration:
- Dry gums, thick saliva
- Lethargy or unusual tiredness
- Skin โ€œtentingโ€ (try the โ€œscruff testโ€: gently lift the skin at the back of the neck โ€” if it doesnโ€™t snap back quickly, your dog may need water)
- Sunken eyes

๐Ÿšฉ Too much drinking can also be a warning sign โ€” if your dog gulps water constantly and pees it right out, it may point to underlying issues (like diabetes, kidney disease, or simply overeating dry kibble).

๐Ÿ’ก Pro tips to encourage healthy hydration:
- Encourage hydration by adding a splash of bone broth (unsalted) or goat milk powder to water
- Add moisture-rich foods (raw, lightly cooked, or fresh add-ins)
- Offer ice cubes or frozen broth cubes as enrichment.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Does your pup sip politely, or do they tank up like a camel?

๐Ÿพ Be the person your dog thinks you are.
10/06/2025

๐Ÿพ Be the person your dog thinks you are.

๐ŸŒž Start your week with the kind of joy only a wagging tail can bring.
09/29/2025

๐ŸŒž Start your week with the kind of joy only a wagging tail can bring.

First Paws Friday ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿค— New evaluations mean lots of sniffing, slow intros and patience/giving space and time. ๐ŸŒบ Here is wh...
09/26/2025

First Paws Friday ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿค— New evaluations mean lots of sniffing, slow intros and patience/giving space and time. ๐ŸŒบ Here is who joined our Happy Dogs Maui Ohana this week.

๐Ÿพ At Happy Dogs Maui, caring for your dogs means more than playtime and cuddles.Our team is trained in dog body language...
09/25/2025

๐Ÿพ At Happy Dogs Maui, caring for your dogs means more than playtime and cuddles.

Our team is trained in dog body language, group dynamics, and play management โ€” and we also take part in regular Pet First Aid certification classes, like this one with the amazing Amanda earlier this year.

Itโ€™s always a great day when the team comes together, learns new skills, and has fun in the process. โœจ All of this helps us create a safe, joyful environment where every pup can thrive.

Just a few of the new faces that joined the Happy Dogs Maui Ohana over the past months. ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿค— Lots of new friends made, lot...
09/24/2025

Just a few of the new faces that joined the Happy Dogs Maui Ohana over the past months. ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿค— Lots of new friends made, lots of learning and bonding done, lots of fun had. ๐Ÿฅณ

Happy birthday to these three gorgeous boys thatโ€™s so happened to have their birthdays on the exact same day and got to ...
08/24/2025

Happy birthday to these three gorgeous boys thatโ€™s so happened to have their birthdays on the exact same day and got to celebrate together here at Happy Dogs Maui! ๐Ÿค—๐ŸŒบ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿพ

Great to see everyone come together in this positive way ๐Ÿค—๐ŸŒบ yaaay for the pets of Maui ๐Ÿพ๐ŸŒบ๐Ÿฅฐ
05/30/2025

Great to see everyone come together in this positive way ๐Ÿค—๐ŸŒบ yaaay for the pets of Maui ๐Ÿพ๐ŸŒบ๐Ÿฅฐ

๐Ÿพโœ‚๏ธ Spa Day for Buddy & Charlie! โœ‚๏ธ๐ŸพThese two handsome boys are staying with us for an extended visit, and yesterday the...
05/22/2025

๐Ÿพโœ‚๏ธ Spa Day for Buddy & Charlie! โœ‚๏ธ๐Ÿพ
These two handsome boys are staying with us for an extended visit, and yesterday they got the royal treatment at . ๐Ÿ’ซ

Swipe to see their fabulous before & after transformation โ€” fresh, fluffy, and feeling fine! ๐Ÿ˜โœจ They strutted back into Happy Dogs Maui like true island royalty. ๐Ÿ‘‘๐Ÿถ๐Ÿถ

๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‚ Happy Birthday, Leila! ๐ŸŽ‚๐ŸŽ‰Everyone at the Happy Dogs Maui สปOhana is sending big tail wags and birthday wishes to Leila...
05/22/2025

๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‚ Happy Birthday, Leila! ๐ŸŽ‚๐ŸŽ‰
Everyone at the Happy Dogs Maui สปOhana is sending big tail wags and birthday wishes to Leila! ๐Ÿพ๐ŸŽ

Weโ€™ve loved celebrating with her and her brother Elvis during their stayโ€”such sweet pups! ๐Ÿ’š Hereโ€™s to many more adventures, treats, and joyful birthdays ahead! ๐Ÿถ๐ŸŒˆ

๐Ÿพ Evaluation Round-Up: February โ€“ April ๐ŸถWe may be a little late posting, but these wonderful pups have certainly not be...
05/12/2025

๐Ÿพ Evaluation Round-Up: February โ€“ April ๐Ÿถ
We may be a little late posting, but these wonderful pups have certainly not been forgotten! ๐Ÿ’š

Most passed with flying colors and have even stayed for their very first time already, some are still learning and may return for a re-evaluation and there were also a couple that didnโ€™t pass for different reasons. Either way, each one left a paw print on our hearts. ๐Ÿพ
Thank you to all the dog parents who trust us to be part of their journey!

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993C Malaihi Road
Wailuku, HI
96793

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The Happy Place For Maui Dogs

Hello dog lover and parents and welcome to our doggie paradise in Waiehu/Hawaii on the slopes of the West Maui Mountains.

Our Happy Dogs Ohana consists of us (Sky and Kristin Solbach) and our 3 โ€œhost pupsโ€ Red, Lily and Harley (plus some chickens and turkeys).

With our kennel-less in-home dog boarding service we open the doors to our house to puppies from other family that donโ€™t just want to leave their dog in a boarding kennel when going on a trip.

If you bring your pup to us for a stay, our home becomes his/her home. Our home becomes your dogโ€™s home away from home and he lives with us just like our own pups do.