Dog Trainer Bunbury, Busselton & Margaret River – At-Home Dog Training

Struggling with Your Puppy or Dog's Behaviour? I Can Help!

Does your dog's barking leave you dreading complaints from the neighbours? Are your daily walks more like a tug-of-war than a relaxing stroll? Or maybe you're at your wit's end dealing with fear, anxiety, or aggression?

You're not alone - and I'm here to help!

Hi, I'm Catharina (Cat) Jeffery, a professional dog trainer with over a decade of experience. I've helped puppy and dog owners in Bunbury, Margaret River, Busselton, Dunsborough, and beyond transform stress into confidence, chaos into calm, and frustration into a truly rewarding relationship with their dogs. Best of all? Your dog will be happier, too!

Why Home Dog Training Works Best

Unlike traditional group classes, which focus mostly on socialisation, my one-on-one in-home dog training tackles the real challenges you face every day - right where they happen.

Many dog owners believe reactivity or aggression issues must be addressed in group classes. However, successful behaviour change starts at home. By first building a solid foundation of rapport and focus with your dog one-on-one, we can more effectively handle their reactivity and aggression. Once this bond is established, I help you take those new skills out into the real world - on your daily walks and other real-life scenarios.

Whether it's:

       Stopping nuisance barking

       Teaching loose-leash walking

       Curbing destructive behaviour

       Addressing aggression or separation anxiety

…I provide clear, practical techniques customised to your dog's unique personality and your lifestyle - so you see results fast.

Common Behavioural Issues I Can Help With

With over 10 years of hands-on experience as a puppy and dog trainer, I specialise in helping dog owners understand and resolve problem behaviours, including:

• Excessive barking
• Aggression (towards people or other dogs)
• Separation anxiety
• Lead pulling & reactivity
• Jumping up
• Poor recall
• Sibling rivalry
• Destructive behaviour (chewing, digging, etc.)
• Toilet training issues
• Fearfulness & nervousness
• Resource guarding
• Compulsive behaviours (excessive licking, tail chasing, etc.)
• Overexcitement & hyperactivity
• Fear of loud noises
• Adjusting to life changes (moving house, new baby, new pet, etc.)

No two dogs are the same, which is why I custom plan every dog training session to your specific needs.

A Simple, Effective Approach to Dog Training

As a dog and puppy trainer, I believe training should be clear, stress-free, and rewarding for both you and your dog. Here's how we'll work together:

Step 1: Foundation & Communication

We start by teaching your dog to understand and trust you, using positive reinforcement and clear, encouraging techniques.

Step 2: Lasting Behaviour Change

Once we've built a strong foundation, we address the specific behaviours you want to change, leading to a calmer, more well-mannered companion.

Because we train in your home, your dog stays comfortable, and we work on challenges in the exact places they happen. No guesswork, just real results!

Bonus: Dog training isn't just for puppies! Even older dogs can learn new habits, and I'll show you how.

Lifetime Support Guarantee - One Payment, Dog Trainer for Life!

One of the biggest worries dog owners' have is: “What if my dog's behaviour changes later?” With Bark Busters at-home dog training, you'll never have to start over or pay for multiple trainers.

When you work with me, you receive a Lifetime Support Guarantee, meaning you'll always have access to guidance, whether in person or remotely, anywhere in Australia or globally where Bark Busters operates.

If you ever move to a new location without a nearby trainer, I'll continue to support you remotely. You're never alone on this journey!

How My Own Dog Inspired Me to Help Yours

I know exactly what it feels like to struggle with a dog's behaviour.

My journey as a dog trainer started when I rescued my Labrador x American Staffordshire Terrier at 18 months old. He came with aggression, excessive barking, poor recall, and terrible leash manners. I felt overwhelmed - until I discovered Bark Busters.

After just one dog training lesson, his behaviour started changing. That moment inspired me to dedicate my career to helping other dog owners experience the same transformation.

Now, my mission is simple: To help you enjoy a happier, stress-free life with your dog.

What Clients Are Saying

With over 300 five-star reviews here, as well as on Google and Facebook, I've helped hundreds of dog owners just like you. Take a read, or if you'd like to chat to me direct, I'd love to hear from you!

Ready to Transform Your Dog's Behaviour?

Let's work together to create a calmer, happier home for you and your dog!

One dog training lesson can change everything - let's get started!

I can also help you if you're looking for a dog trainer in Busselton

Areas Covered

Abba River, Abbey, Acton Park, Alexandra Bridge, Allanson, Ambergate, Anniebrook, Argyle, Augusta, Australind, Balbarrup, Balingup, Barrabup, Baudin, Beedelup, Beela, Beelerup, Benger, Benjinup, Biddelia, Binningup, Boallia, Boorara Brook, Boranup, Bovell, Bowelling, Boyanup, Boyup Brook, Bramley, Brazier, Bridgetown, Broadwater, Broke, Brookhampton, Brunswick, Buckingham, Bunbury, Burekup, Burnside, Callcup, Capel, Capel River, Carbunup River, Cardiff, Carey Park, Carlotta, Catterick, Channybearup, Chapman Hill, Charley Creek, Chowerup, College Grove, Collie, Collie Burn, Collins, Collins Siding, Cookernup, Courtenay, Cowaramup, Crooked Brook, Crowea, Cundinup, Dalyellup, Dardanup, Dardanup West, Darradup, Davenport, Deanmill, Deepdene, Diamond Tree, Dingup, Dinninup, Dixvale, Donnelly River, Donnybrook, Dunsborough, Eagle Bay, East Augusta, East Bunbury, East Nannup, Eastbrook, Eaton, Elgin, Ferguson, Forest Grove, Forrest Beach, Gelorup, Geographe, Glen Iris, Glen Mervyn, Glenlynn, Glenoran, Gnarabup, Gracetown, Greenbushes, Grimwade, Gwindinup, Hamel, Hamelin Bay, Harris River, Harvey, Henty, Hester, Hester Brook, Hithergreen, Hoffman, Jalbarragup, Jardee, Jarrahwood, Jindong, Kalgup, Kaloorup, Kangaroo Gully, Karridale, Kealy, Kingston, Kirup, Kudardup, Kulikup, Lake Clifton, Lake Jasper, Lake Muir, Leeuwin, Leschenault, Linfarne, Lowden, Ludlow, Lyalls Mill, Manjimup, Maranup, Margaret River, Marybrook, Mayanup, Mcalinden, Meerup, Metricup, Middlesex, Millbridge, Molloy Island, Mordalup, Mornington, Muja, Mullalyup, Mumballup, Mungalup, Myalup, Nanga Brook, Nannup, Naturaliste, Newlands, Nillup, Noggerup, North Boyanup, North Greenbushes, North Jindong, North Walpole, Northcliffe, Nyamup, Osmington, Palgarup, Palmer, Paradise, Parkfield, Paynedale, Peerabeelup, Pelican Point, Pemberton, Peppermint Grove Beach, Perup, Picton, Picton East, Preston Beach, Preston Settlement, Prevelly, Quedjinup, Queenwood, Quindalup, Quinninup, Redgate, Reinscourt, Ringbark, Roelands, Rosa Brook, Rosa Glen, Ruabon, Sabina River, Schroeder, Scott River, Scott River East, Scotts Brook, Shannon, Shannon River Mill, Shotts, Siesta Park, Smith Brook, South Bunbury, Southampton, Stirling Estate, Stratham, Sunnyside, The Plains, Thomson Brook, Tonebridge, Treeton, Trigwell, Tutunup, Uduc, Upper Capel, Upper Warren, Usher, Vasse, Vittoria, Wagerup, Walpole, Walsall, Wandillup, Warawarrup, Warner Glen, Waroona, Waterloo, Wellesley, Wellington Forest, Wellington Mill, Wilga, Wilga West, Wilgarrup, Wilyabrup, Windy Harbour, Winnejup, Witchcliffe, Withers, Wokalup, Wonnerup, Worsley, Yabberup, Yallingup, Yallingup Siding, Yalyalup, Yanmah, Yarloop, Yeagarup, Yebble, Yelverton, Yoganup, Yoongarillup, Yornup, Yourdamung Lake