Latest News - from Bark Busters Home Dog Training

Who Should Be Answering The Door?

16th October 2017

Many dog owners tell us they don’t mind their dog barking when someone comes to their door. It’s seldom because they have trouble hearing the doorbell or knock. They associate their dog’s barking with the natural guarding and protective instincts many owners appreciate in their dogs. But if they understood what barking at the doorbell meant to their dogs, they wouldn’t let it happen. read more…

Does Your Dog Have Behavioural Issues?

9th October 2017

What might seem like nuisance behaviours to some can become extremely annoying in their extreme. Here are some common dog behavioural problems we work with dog owners to overcome... read more…

Helping your Dog Adjust When Relocating to a New Home

2nd October 2017

Moving suddenly to another home can be as stressful for your dog as it is for you. To make the transition easier, here are some tips: read more…

Creating a Dog Friendly Backyard

25th September 2017

Creating a dog-friendly backyard brings many benefits such as the dog's safety, prevention of boredom and attendant misbehaviours, exercise, and enjoyment of nature. read more…

What To Do If Your Dog Starts Slipping Back Into Old Habits

18th September 2017

You’ve spent a lot of time and effort training your dog to behave appropriately, but after a while, you begin to notice your pet slipping back into bad habits. It’s a common scenario, but thankfully, not as difficult to rectify as you might think. Here’s what to do if your dog starts slipping back into old habits. read more…

Tips for Dog Owners in Apartments or Units

11th September 2017

We all know what joy having a canine companion can bring, no matter where we call home. However, for those who live in multi-unit dwellings, a misbehaving dog whose barking and bad manners disturbs others can easily cause ill-will among the most rational of tenants.

Bark Busters, the world's largest dog training company, offers tips for dog-owners who share living space in apartments, units, townhouses and the like. read more…

Toilet Training

4th September 2017

Toilet training is one of the main issues that we are called to help with. The excitement of getting a new puppy is often replaced with frustration as the reality of the hard work involved in toilet training sets in.  read more…

Snake Catchers and Bark Busters

1st September 2017

With the snake season fast approaching, dog owners might like some tips on keeping your dogs away from snakes.  read more…

Celebrating 28 years of Speaking Dog the Bark Busters Way!

31st August 2017

Bark Busters, the world’s largest, most trusted dog training company is celebrating 28 years of dog training. Bark Busters is the dog business that almost overnight went from a two person operation, working out of a bedroom in Wollongong, to be a leading international dog training company. read more…

Helping Your Dog Recover From An Injury

7th August 2017

Whether your dog is recovering from an injury, illness or surgery, it is important to look after his needs, ensure he has the time to recuperate fully, and follow the veterinarian's instructions. Sometimes this is harder on dog owners because you feel sorry for your dog, but consistent rules and guidance are what our dogs need from us for a safe and speedy recovery. read more…