Your East Hawai’i Island Dog Trainer—better yet Companion Trainer

10 stars if I could, working with Angel changed me and Lumins life. We are liberated from the fear and anxiety that had taken over our lives. We are returning to ourselves and can’t wait to take on the world with our new perspective and skills thanks to BCT. I am eternally grateful and couldn’t recommend BCT more!

Angel was such an incredible trainer! She’s very professional but also relatable. Not once have we felt judged in the way we were previously handling/training in our dogs. She’s very knowledgeable and adapts to each dog and understands not all dogs can be trained in the same way. Before we met Angel our dog was on the verge of being brought to the shelter and now I can’t even imagine getting rid of him. I highly recommend Angel if you’re serious in bonding with your pup! 

100000000/10 experience. Angel has been nothing but a light for me and my pups. She truly has changed our lives in the best possible way. We decided to train both my girl and my boy pup. My boy (Ulu) had no training whatsoever, and now he is the most gentle boy on and off the leash, just a silly boy. My girl pup (Kiko) on the other hand used to be constantly by my side since she was 6 weeks old and we’d do everything together, until I had my son 2 years ago. Since then she became very reactive to people and especially other dogs and truly made me scared to ever take her out into public spaces. Within the course of 6 weeks we were able to go from not walking properly on a leash, excessive lunging/barking, and helping me to become and be seen as the pack leader. With the hard-work and absolute love Angel has shown us we are able to walk calmly and have techniques to use when we come across other pups and truly just be us again. The confidence I have now and the bond that we share is unbreakable. If you’re looking for the best, you found her. We owe everything to Angel❤️

We have a Retriever pup who will be very large as an adult and knew she needed to be well trained and needed to start training early (she’s 45 lb at 5 months!) And, an untrained or poorly trained dog is no fun to be around and can be really annoying to other people. Angel / Bond Companion Training was a game changer for us. She taught me and my 16 year old daughter (and it was my daughter who did most of the training) how to understand dog behavior at an ancestral level, how to establish a trusting bond with our pup, and brought so much light and love into our experience with our fur baby. Working with Angel was incredibly fun and rewarding. We found Angel to be very professional (confirming appointments, being punctual, using clear and timely communication). I truly can’t say enough good things about Bond Companion Training! Go for it. You won’t regret it! 

BOND. The one word most important and instilled in our sessions from day one. Angel would talk about bonding and how important having this “bond” with our pup is and it wasn’t until half way through our 7 sessions that we realized, this is exactly what we’re doing. What we assumed was that our pup would be “trained” would actually turn into literal bonding, the complete opposite of what we were expecting. Angel has turned our 45lb golden doodle from not being able to be taken on walks due to the pulling to being able to take him to restaurants and having him sit in high traffic areas without improper behavior. She has provided us with priceless knowledge to the point that we would never need another trainer if we were to ever bring another pup into our lives. She treats our pup as she would treat her own and she has earned my complete trust. If anyone is second guessing about hiring Angel to help you bond with your pup, then my answer to you would be WHY?!? There is no second guessing when it comes to what Angel can offer. Her services are exceptional and you won’t regret it. I HIGHLY recommend considering Angel & Bond companion training to help you & your Ohana.

About 8 months after they finished their sessions and Hudson graduated, my whole life flipped upside down and it was just me and my handsome boy Haku. He was anxious and skiddish, not great with boundaries, and existed under my bed. I knew that he needed more and I knew that I needed someone to teach me how to be a better support for him and Angel was the only one who came to my mind. I DM’d her and immediately got nervous but she was so kind and warm that I felt at ease. It was at the onboarding session that I thought “what did I get myself into?! She is going to hold me accountable and change our lives” and all of a sudden I didn’t know if I was ready. But too bad we was going!

After the 3rd session he was calmer, easier to walk by 1000%, he was showing his personality, and he was obedient with very little redirection. I felt safe to be the alpha and he felt safe knowing I was going to remain consistent. The remaining sessions were a breeze.

I love this dog with everything in me and I only really know him and how to be the best for him because of Angel. I have a companion and little bestie for the rest of our life and it’s because I took the leap and DM’d Angel. What are you waiting for?!

Angel was incredibly professional and supportive in helping me build confidence while walking my pitbull, Kela. She addressed my concerns immediately and offered 24/7 communication throughout our training sessions, making the entire experience feel truly VIP.

The reason I reached out to Angel was because, during walks around the neighborhood, Kela would constantly pull on the leash. When he encountered other dogs, he’d react by barking, jumping, and yanking toward them. As a pitbull, I often felt judged and feared how others might perceive us, especially when I wasn’t in full control. I wanted to feel confident not only walking him around the neighborhood but also enjoying strolls through town and visits to the park.

From the very first session, I noticed a remarkable change in Kela’s behavior and personality. Angel helped me assert my role as pack leader, empowering me to take charge with calm authority. With her encouragement and my daily walks and training, my confidence soared after just four sessions. She provided at-home training tailored to my concerns and guided me through walking in busy areas like Liliuokalani Park during peak hours, surrounded by many other dogs and people. Her background in education truly shines through in her approach as a dog trainer. Her bright, friendly personality makes her stand out, and her passion for her work is genuinely inspiring.

This isn’t just about dog training — it’s a transformative experience with the right Angel by your side. If you’re looking for someone who truly cares and makes a difference, look no further!

When we first rescued Louise we were really at a loss. We were not ready for the energy of a puppy. We had adopted our first dog who was four years old. She was deaf and and had mothered a litter of puppies - she had already obviously been trained and was chill as could be. Louise was ALL over the place, a ball of energy, and worst of all, with her poi dog breed, had a terrible inclination to try and hunt our chickens, which is a definite no-go, as they free-range in our yard here in HPP.

So we looked around online for help. We knew the problem was with us, not the dog. BCT's site offered the kind of thing we were looking for - a way to really communicate with our animal that we that we just did not yet understand. And when Angel showed up, holy smokes did she come through. I can't think of many instance when I have known people who need dog training, but she is the very first person I would recommend.

The difference was instant. After her first lesson we had the tools just to walk her and her sister Mabel more effectively. Angel was constantly accessible to both myself and my wife via text throughout her training to see if we had questions. And THERE WERE EXTRAS! She showed up just before Christmas dressed as Santa to give the girls dog treats and even posed with the keiki across the street just to show aloha! I mean, if you want extra mile, this is the business...

5 stars because 10 isn’t an option!

I’ve seen my friends/family working with Angel (BCT) about a year or so ago, based on her social media alone I could tell she was very knowledgeable and serious about her work. I’ve followed her since and finally had the courage and time to reach out about a month ago. Finding a dog trainer is overwhelming, but she took the reins and helped me find the calmness, the patients, and the attitude that helped me connect and bond with my pup more then I have EVER imagined. From the beginning Angel has been patient, so caring, very genuine and supportive to not only my pup but myself as well. Id never think I’d find a dog trainer who treats every pup as their own, and every owner with kindness and respect -she has shown exactly that and so much more.

Working with angel hasn’t been her just training my pup. She’s taught me to understand my dog, protect and support my dog in the ways she needs it. Connect with her on a spiritual level as a companion instead of just a pet. I mostly appreciate the way she had explained behavior, built trust, and created a calm & supportive environment every single session. Assigning us specific things to work on WHILE staying in touch for updates made us feel supported every step of the way. I’ve seen such an incredible transformation in Luna girl & myself as well that I didn’t think was possible.

To Angel- I truly am grateful for the time, effort and heart you put into what you do. It’s not a question that you love all of your clients/pups (that’s a guarantee can tell). I would recommend you to any and everyone without hesitation whether it’s physical training with a pup or just connecting on a deeper level. I feel like we’ve became family more and more after each session. You have made such a life lasting impact on my little family & I couldn’t thank you enough. With lots of love, Lunas Ohana ❤️

We rescued our dog Lily about a year and a half ago, and it was quite obvious right away that she had been traumatized where she lived before. We were doing everything we could to make her feel safe and comfortable. I happened upon Angel Thompson's "Bond Companion Training" site. After one training session with Angel, it was obvious that this was the most important action that I could be taking for my rescue dog Lily's happiness and our peaceful household. After just two training sessions with Angel, we started to see a changed dog! It was miraculous! By using the tools that she had given us, we had learned how to help Lily overcome her trauma responses.

I highly recommend "Bond Companion Training" with Angel Thompson also because of the one on one individual attention that we received 😀 🐾

Angel is indeed an Angel. 😇

With love and light ✨️ 💛 Ronni Barbula