Dog-Friendly, Dog Training That Works
A better way to a better dog
Welcome to Bark Busters Australia, part of the international dog training company founded over 28 years ago. Bark Busters founders Sylvia and Danny Wilson have refined a method of dog obedience training that makes dog training easy and accessible to all. With Bark Busters, you work directly with a dog trainer in your own home using a method that takes into account the unique challenges you're facing and then fosters a positive relationship between you and your dog. This method enables you to build a lasting, emotional bond based on trust and respect, which in turn aids in overcoming past challenges with your pet. Bark Busters dog trainers focus heavily on training people, as much or more as training dogs, so that once you learn to communicate effectively with your dog, you will have the necessary tools to be an effective dog trainer and "leader of his/her pack."
Bark Busters do not use shock, electronic, choker or pronged collars
Natural approach to dog training
Once you’ve assumed your role as pack leader, all you will need is consistency and the natural techniques taught by Bark Busters to reinforce and strengthen the bond between you and your dog. Bark Busters dog trainers can show you how to transform a "problem dog" into a happy lifelong buddy...
The best start in life puppy training
Puppies need guidance in the form of puppy obedience training in order to learn good manners and develop a pleasant, obedient nature. While it’s true that puppies receive much of their socialisation from their mothers and litter mates in the first 12 weeks of life, as your puppy you will pick up where mother dog left off.
Lifetime Support Guarantee
The Bark Busters worldwide home dog training support guarantee is unique in the industry. It is designed to help owners resolve their dog's behaviour and obedience problems and to provide customers with the satisfaction of ongoing support and peace of mind from their Bark Busters trainer.
Daily Dog Bark Busters news
- Grooming Pains - Tips for Easier Grooming
- Expecting a Baby? Prepare your Dog
- One Pup or Two?
- WIN News Features Bark Busters
- Do's and Dont's of Taking Your Dog to Work
Free Dog Training tips and advice
At the request of our many dog-loving friends owners and partners across the nation, we'd like to share the following information, addressing a wide variety of dog care, training tips, and much more! Here you will find full color public information handouts ready for printing.
Become a dog trainer
Bark Busters are looking for special individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of dogs and their owners. Running your own dog training business is a dream come true. 28 years of proven success and 350+ trainers worldwide makes Bark Busters the ideal dog training career.
Workplace Health & Safety
The most effective system for preventing canine bites, our safety programmes deliver on-site, in-person training. Developed for service and delivery organisations, meter readers, council workers, schools, home care or any person entering premises where dogs are located, this unique programme is a way for employers to keep their people safe.
Barking Solutions®
A barking dog in the neighbourhood can be a source of real frustration and a potential for dispute. It may be your neighbour is unaware of the problem.
Before taking any action, take a look at our Barking Solutions® pack which lays out a clear process to aid resolution of a barking dog problem.
Dally Says™ dog safety for kids
Dally the Dalmatian is famous for advice on how to stop dog bites before they happen. Dally's job is to help children and adults to learn how to treat all dogs with care, consideration, and respect, as well as to stay safe by making the right choices around all dogs, not just the family pet.
Ask the Expert - Question of the Week
Ask our dog training experts a question about a dog behavioural issue, dog training problems or dogs in general. We'll give you dog training tips and dog training advice in your quest for a well-behaved dog!
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Three weeks ago we adopted Bowie from the dog's home. He is excellent with me and my partner but when we have visitors he growls and has nipped two recent visitors. What advice can you give us to help with this problem?
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Featured articles
Grooming Pains - Tips for Easier Grooming
Grooming can be difficult for some pet owners and a fun experience for others. It doesn't have to be traumatic for you or your dog, but it can be easier if you know what you're doing. If you choose to handle your dog's grooming needs at home, these tips will help. Read more…
Expecting a Baby? Prepare your Dog
If you are expecting a baby and you have a dog, you will want to prepare your dog for the day you bring home your child. Dogs can feel shunned and become confused and stressed when parents suddenly shift their attention from dog to baby. A dog does not understand why a baby is automatically elevated above the dog in the pack. Read more…
One Pup or Two?
As dog trainers, we are often asked by prospective dog parents if they should adopt one puppy or two and our answer is always the same ? only if you actually want two dogs. Read more…
WIN News Features Bark Busters
Philip Comans our dog behaviourist for Illawarra Shoalhaven and Sylvia Wilson (Director) appear on WIN News as many complaints to Wollongong Council have come through neighbour's barking dog(s). Read more…
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