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 26 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 socialization from their mothers and litter mates in the first 12 weeks of life, as your puppy’s pack leader...

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.

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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, safety topics and much more! Here you will find full color public information handouts ready for printing or adding to an email.

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 for many people. 26 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.

How to protect your people

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.

View and download the free pack (pdf 427kB)

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.

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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!

Kylie asks...

This question is about: Toileting

I have a 9 month old dog, she's a small x-breed full of energy... we've been crate training her at night time, during the day she is out the backyard when we are not home. At night she scratches on the crate to be let out if she needs to go toilet, at other times when she is inside she hovers at the door to let us know she needs to go. Recently we have started extending the size of the crate at night with intention to remove it all together... but the additional space means she now goes toilet inside the area instead of letting us know she needs to go. She also will go inside at times if she cannot get out, but this is only ever short periods (i.e. we are not making her wait more than an hour). She silently waits at the door to go toilet when she is inside with us. It seems she knows where to go, but doesn't care to hold it for longer if she cannot get out and we are not in the room. I don not want to get a doggy door as I feel she should be trained to hold it, which I know she can as she was able to hold it overnight in the smaller crate. Can you please advise what steps to take from here?

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reviews

KATHRIN was very lovely and knowledgeable, very sympathetic to our needs and problems. She listened to our issues and helped us begin to resolve them. I will need another visit with her, which she already booked in!! Just because my pooch is stubborn!!!

MELISSA K.
MULAMBIN, Queensland

We are very happy with the results and Bonnie seems to be happy as well. We have had no problems with the excessive barking and walking is now a pleasure without all the pulling and wandering around. Thank you for all your help with our most precious hairy daughters.

Cheryl S.

Thank you so much Paul for a revisit after so long with Axel!! A refresher on what we were doing wrong was what we needed and hopefully our lives will get back on track again and we can enjoy our beautiful boy Axel again with our new baby Archer. THANK YOU AGAIN!!!

Narelle N.
Tarneit, Victoria

It was clear to us how we needed to manage Oscar's behaviour more proactively - especially things we were unaware of. Loved that it allowed us to incorporate 'kind and friendly' while still setting boundaries. My son said it was really excellent - 12 year old.

Wendy P.
Fremantle, Western Australia

The instant results were incredible. Extremely pleased. The techniques are firm but hands off, and Bailey responded instantly. Glen is fantastic and we would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone. He's great with Bailey and he has completely changed our household for the better.

Alana C.
Carramar, Western Australia

Why did we wait so long before making an appointment. I had been going to the vet only to be told Chico is anxious and better not persevere with trying to train him. After 7 years of anxiety Chico is calm, obedient, relaxed and no barking. Thank you Glen.

June & Frank M.
Ocean Reef, Western Australia