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Bark Busters Home Dog Training have been helping owners and their dogs since 1989. One of the world's largest dog training businesses, operating around the world

SPEAKING DOG THE BARK BUSTERS WAY

Bark Busters Dog Training

Following is the story of how Bark Busters was born and how it came to be. Our Head Office is in Wollongong NSW Australia.

BARK BUSTERS IS BORN

Bark Busters was formed in Australia in 1989 by Sylvia and Danny Wilson, expert dog trainers and authors of many dog training books on dog psychology and training.

Sylvia managed an RSPCA shelter for 10 years, in the Southeast of NSW Australia, before forming Bark Busters with her husband, Danny.

She had studied the behaviour and communication methods of dogs from childhood. While managing the shelter she was saddened by the number of dogs she saw being maltreated, abandoned and euthanised for behavioural problems, which she knew was due to a lack of consistent leadership, understanding and clear ‘canine communication’.

 

Meanwhile on the other side of the globe Danny was working with farm dogs and helping farmers deal with behavioural issues. Danny realised early on, that ‘communication’ between man and dog was one of the most important ingredients in stabilising and calming stressed and traumatised dogs. 

The merging of their ideas became the basis for creating the Bark Busters innovative, naturalistic and holistic training techniques. Our unique techniques have propelled Bark Busters' phenomenal growth worldwide.

Bark Busters is now the world's largest dog training company with more than 300 trainers worldwide.

 

ABOUT SYLVIA AND DANNY

Sylvia was born in Newcastle-upon-Tyne in the United Kingdom and emigrated to Australia with her parents at the age of 5.

Danny was born in Australia but was brought up near Newcastle-upon-Tyne United Kingdom. He returned to Australia when he was 26.

Some years later, Sylvia first met Danny when she was managing an RSPCA branch. They realised there must be a way to stop dogs from being returned to the shelter because of their behaviour. This is how Bark Busters came into being.

Danny and Sylvia’s comments:

"We realised, while working at the RSPCA centre, that many dogs were being surrendered in their prime by their owners who could not control their bad behaviour. At the time there was no help for these people whose problems fell through the cracks“
"We noticed that many dog trainers were reluctant to deal with dogs deemed dangerous or difficult to train. Many prefer to recommend euthanasia without even meeting these dogs face to face. We never recommend euthanasia. We never turn any dog away!"

 

AWARD WINNING COMPANY

  • 2017 Sylvia Wilson named winner of the PetAge Icon Award
  • 2015 Sylvia Wilson named by Smart Companies-Top 30 Female Entrepreneurs in Australia
  • 2014 Sylvia Wilson named Entrepreneur of the Year-Women in the Pet Industry Network USA
  • 2013 Sylvia Wilson named by Smart Companies-Top 30 Female Entrepreneurs in Australia
  • 2007 Bark Busters named Australia's 5th fastest growing franchise in BRW's Hot Franchises List
  • 2006 Sylvia Wilson (co-founder) recognised in BRW's Top 10 Australian Women Entrepreneurs List
  • 2005 Illawarra Business Awards - Winner of the Wollongong City Council Innovation category
  • 2004 Illawarra Business Awards - Winner of Exporter of the Year category
  • 2002 Australia Post Small Business Awards- Small Business of the Year Winner. Integral Energy Illawarra Small Business Awards - Winner of Oz Industry, Export & Small Business Categories
  • 1999 Sylvia Wilson inducted into Business Women's Hall of Fame-Australian Women’s Business Network
  • 1998 Telstra Small Business Awards - Winner and Telstra Small Business Awards Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year (NSW) - Winner

 

BARK BUSTERS TRAINING IS AHEAD OF THE PACK

OUR TRAINERS HAVE THAT SPECIAL SOMETHING!
  • Our trainers are passionate about the welfare of dogs
  • Bark Busters training never employs any harsh methods
  • They care for their clients
  • Follow the holistic teachings of the Founders
  • They deliver a professional service.
  • They get results, where others fail.
Bark Busters is a howling success!
  • Bark Busters is a well-established, respected worldwide dog training system, established in 6 countries.
  • Our system is holistic, kind and humane, using a unique method of training which is based on communication, not treats or pain.
  • Bark Busters has trained over 1 million dogs worldwide.
  • Bark Busters’ dog training is non-physical, effective and fast.
  • We use the dogs’ own language and teach the owners how to communicate with their dogs.

 

BEHAVIOURAL ISSUES ARE NORMAL DOG BEHAVIOUR

BEHAVIOUR THAT ANNOYS HUMANS

Dog behavioural issues, those things that humans think of as unacceptable, are just normal dog behaviour.

In the dog world, dogs bark, chew, jump up, dig holes, snap, bite, and chase animals.

It's when the dog enters the human world that this behaviour is frowned upon.

It's these behaviours that humans commonly need help to address.

Dogs understand and Speak Dog

Dogs in the ‘dog world’, living with other dogs, don’t seek help to address other dogs behavioural issues, they deal with things themselves in a ‘canine way’.

It’s called ‘canine communication’ and most dogs will do what we want them to do, if we also communicate in a canine way and speak in a language they understand.

 

BARK BUSTERS TRAINING PHILOSOPHY

We know dogs have their own form of "CANINE COMMUNICATION"

BARK BUSTERS use the dog’s form of communication to train, educate and form a strong ‘HUMAN-CANINE’ BOND.

We know that a ‘mother dog’ raises her puppies to LIVE with dogs, NOT humans.

We believe that she provided the BLUEPRINT to show us how to educate and COMMUNICATE with them.

Bark Busters BELIEVE that the human has to LEARN the WAYS of the DOG.

"...if they want to form a ‘BOND that will LAST and one that is built on Mutual RESPECT’."

"...it’s amazing the results we achieve in just two to three hours.”

 

A GUARANTEE NO ONE CAN MATCH

The Bark Busters worldwide guarantee is unique in the industry.

It is designed to help owners ensure that a dog’s behaviour and obedience issues are resolved, and to provide customers with ongoing peace of mind and is redeemable in any country where Bark Busters is established.

Dog owners who have moved from the USA to Australia, for example, would be able to redeem their guarantee in that country.

The guarantee moves with the dog!

If a dog is rehomed, the Bark Busters guarantee goes with the dog and is redeemable by the new owner.

Over 35 years of history - over 1 million dogs trained!

 

WE ARE ALWAYS GROWING AND LEARNING

OUR TRAINERS NEVER FINISH LEARNING.

We are constantly upgrading their training because dogs are always teaching us something new every single day.

 

THE BARK BUSTERS PROMISE: WE TRAIN ANY DOG, ANY AGE, ANY PROBLEM!

OUR PHILOSOPHY, IS NO DOG SHOULD EVER BE TURNED AWAY REGARDLESS OF ITS PROBLEMS, AGE, OR BREED.

"Maureen was professional, friendly and articulate. she was thorough in detailing all aspects of the Bark Busters agreement, as well as all the steps and actions required in their training methods. She took time to demonstrate and recapitulate important aims and goals. Maureen made this process positive and enjoyable, for both Djilba and me. I look forward to our future sessions."

Delphine
Trainer: Glen & Maureen Guelfi

"Emma is a fantastic trainer and very professional. We had a very positive experience."

Denis
Trainer: Emma Reeves

"Glen was very patient and firm with the owner Bowie responded very well This will be a work in progress for both Thank you Glen"

Faye
Trainer: Glen & Maureen Guelfi

"Ric was very calm and relaxed during a very tense time for us. He explained things in a way we could understand, and showed us things to look out for. He has given us tips and tricks to continue and didn’t rush us. He stayed with us for as long as we needed, and answered all of our questions no matter how silly they were. I would highly recommend Ric to everyone!!!!"

Tamika
Trainer: Ric Kennedy

"Glen was greeted by 2 loud barking and aggressive looking dogs, within the first few minutes both were relaxed and lying under our table while Glen went thru his presentation, which would never have happened before. The week following our first visit, the barking when anyone walks past our house has reduced significantly. Glen also has given us the tools to help with taking our dogs for a relaxed walk on a loose lead which we are working on."

Jannine
Trainer: Glen & Maureen Guelfi

"Glen's training techniques were amazing. He had 2 dogs walking sedately on a loose lead in 5 minutes flat! Glen gave us a huge amount of very useful information on all aspects of training and caring for our dogs. He was able to answer all of our questions, demonstrate and pass on all of the training techniques and left us very confident we will be able to continue our dogs training. A massive thank you to Glen and his team."

Hayden
Trainer: Glen & Maureen Guelfi

"We had our first session with Glen from Bark Busters today, and I honestly can't believe the transformation in just one visit. Glen was professional, patient, and incredibly knowledgeable. He took the time to understand Bowie and gave us clear, easy-to-follow techniques that made an immediate difference. Our cheeky little Frenchie went from thinking he ruled the house to actually listening and respecting boundaries it was amazing to see. I finally feel confident that we’re on the right track, and I’m so excited to keep working with Glen. Thank you so much for your support we’re beyond impressed and can’t wait for the next session to show you how far we’ve come!"

Christine
Trainer: Glen & Maureen Guelfi

"Emma is fantastic, she has reset our dogs and now we just need to keep it going. Our house is at last peaceful. Thank you Emma and bark busters"

Anne & larry
Trainer: Emma Reeves

"Ric was fantastic! I have a daughter who is on the spectrum who is always scared of our dog because he jumps up on her and we cant have him inside as much as we would like. Ric arrived showing us how to teach him not to jump and how to make him calm. What an amazing difference we now have. The best part is we can have him inside more because he Isn't chasing our cats or jumping up on our daughter. Thank you Ric Amazing!!!"

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Trainer: Ric Kennedy

"Glen…., what a legend!!! Our Archie has been transformed! If you are feeling like it’s all too much, you are at the end of your tether, you dread facing the day…. You MUST get Glen (Bark Buster Trainer). He was clear, concise, funny and most of all patient. Glen helped us with techniques and advice that has changed our lives! People say this but it’s true! I was a little bit taken aback with the cost when I first called but was at the end of my tether with a large puppy who was very active and kept jumping, dragging, biting and dominating us! The money is so well worth it, best money spent in a long time! Our house is now relaxed, calm, friendly and loving! Archie our beautiful boy and we are his loving family! Bark Busters all the way!"

Kiriana
Trainer: Glen & Maureen Guelfi

 

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