Bark Busters Reviews and Customer Testimonials
24th August 2025 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Barking, Chewing, Jumping up, Puppy management, Recall, Sibling rivalry
Kelly was amazing. We saw a positive change in Coco from the first lesson, most importantly she was obviously a happier dog now that we had unlocked how to communicate with her. We still have a lot of work to do but so far the results have been incredible and we can’t thank Kelly enough for teaching us about Coco’s behaviours. It was so eye opening to learn about how Coco’s minds works and exactly how to effectively communicate with her.
Trainer note from Kelly
Ohh, what a greeting I had at lesson one LOL! Barking, door answering, fear escalations, growling - Miss Coco had it all going on. But! Within minutes of implementing our gentle system, she stopped panicking, started focusing on you both, and learned that she is allowed to relax and be a dog. Since lesson one, there has been successful visitor attendance at your home, dinners, entertaining, and Coco has shown that she can accept new people in, doesn't need to growl and be scared, and her safe zone is hers alone to relax into. A check in follow up has been completed, and lesson three will focus on pre-natal information, how to ensure the dog feels safe before the new arrival, pre-baby training (baby play mat boundaries, etc) - so everyone has a relaxed journey over the next few months. Massive well done, huge improvements!
Ohh, what a greeting I had at lesson one LOL! Barking, door answering, fear escalations, growling - Miss Coco had it all going on. But! Within minutes of implementing our gentle system, she stopped panicking, started focusing on you both, and learned that she is allowed to relax and be a dog. Since lesson one, there has been successful visitor attendance at your home, dinners, entertaining, and Coco has shown that she can accept new people in, doesn't need to growl and be scared, and her safe zone is hers alone to relax into. A check in follow up has been completed, and lesson three will focus on pre-natal information, how to ensure the dog feels safe before the new arrival, pre-baby training (baby play mat boundaries, etc) - so everyone has a relaxed journey over the next few months. Massive well done, huge improvements!
23rd August 2025 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Puppy management
Kelly was great and gave us plenty of useful tips, tricks and tools to help us with our puppy.
Trainer note from Kelly
Ball of fluff in the guise of a Bernadoodle! Having a new puppy can sometime not be sunshine and lollipops, and I am grateful that you invited us in to help with the early baby issues, so they didn't become big 30kg issues! Mouthing, lead training, toilet training and preventative barking were all on the list in lesson 1. Ensuring that Cookie didn't boss your sons around, and is well behaved in public is key, especially in an apartment / body corporate situation. At your follow up lesson we re-focused on the programming exercises, to keep Cookie's brain calm and relaxed, started on lead work in public, and recall. Great job, you have a lovely, happy ,and very responsive puppy!
Ball of fluff in the guise of a Bernadoodle! Having a new puppy can sometime not be sunshine and lollipops, and I am grateful that you invited us in to help with the early baby issues, so they didn't become big 30kg issues! Mouthing, lead training, toilet training and preventative barking were all on the list in lesson 1. Ensuring that Cookie didn't boss your sons around, and is well behaved in public is key, especially in an apartment / body corporate situation. At your follow up lesson we re-focused on the programming exercises, to keep Cookie's brain calm and relaxed, started on lead work in public, and recall. Great job, you have a lovely, happy ,and very responsive puppy!
21st August 2025 - Catharina Jeffery
Catharina dealt with Barking, Chewing, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Puppy management, Toileting
Catharina Jeffery (Cat) has been a godsend with my 1-year-old mini-dachshund, Dapple. The diet change, crate training, puppy/dog psychology information etc. has been invaluable in terms of transforming my little fiend into a friend! Thank you, Cat.
Trainer note from Catharina
Thank you for your review Julie, it is a pleasure to be working with you and Dapple, I loved seeing the change in her in just 2 weeks and now hearing that she is settling in her bed overnight and sleeping through, where before she was constantly on the go with chewing, toileting in the house, barking and jumping at all hours of the day and night. I know that you can enjoy her much more now and so can Pip. Thank you for calling me again after working with you and Pip all those years ago.
Thank you for your review Julie, it is a pleasure to be working with you and Dapple, I loved seeing the change in her in just 2 weeks and now hearing that she is settling in her bed overnight and sleeping through, where before she was constantly on the go with chewing, toileting in the house, barking and jumping at all hours of the day and night. I know that you can enjoy her much more now and so can Pip. Thank you for calling me again after working with you and Pip all those years ago.
21st August 2025 - Martin Blattman
Martin dealt with Aggression, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Recall, Toileting
I don’t know what i was expecting going into this but i can say i my partner and i are very impressed with the quick results we have noticed within our dog. From only 1 session alone she is a completely different girl. Martin helped us understand the psychological aspect of everything within the dog and the way they think, which has changed the way we train her. She is clearly more relaxed, calm, and listens to us. We have been keeping up with the training every night and will continue to do so. We are very excited to see Martin again and keep implementing further training. We had Bark Busters recommended to us and i will highly recommend them / Martin in particular to everyone i meet. The money is well worth the outcome and our home has been happier since we decided to get this training.
Trainer note from Martin
Thank you so much for your kind review Chloe. I'm glad Maisie is more relaxed, calm and listening to you both, she's a sweet girl and a pleasure to work with. I'm looking forward to our next lesson, keep up the good work you're both doing. Kind regards, Martin
Thank you so much for your kind review Chloe. I'm glad Maisie is more relaxed, calm and listening to you both, she's a sweet girl and a pleasure to work with. I'm looking forward to our next lesson, keep up the good work you're both doing. Kind regards, Martin
19th August 2025 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Jumping up, Pulling, Recall, Other
The first training session with Kelly was so informative and I have seen such a big change in Marshall’s behaviour already and that is only after 1 session with Kelly!
I am honestly so impressed and happy with the changes I can already see in his behaviour and I can’t wait for our next session.
It’s not just training for my dog, it’s training for me as well and Kelly makes it easy to understand and implement.
Trainer note from Kelly
Thanks so much for taking on a rehomed canine, and really committing to improving his manners! Dalmatian's are such a fun breed, but when there is visitor (fear) reactivity and dog reactivity, life gets difficult quickly. At both the first lesson, and second lesson, Marshall was a sponge with the training, taking it all on board, and learning that he didn't have to worry about it - because you've got this! Jumping up, door racing, pulling on lead, recall, stealing items - all the good things that have improved. For your 3rd lesson we'll do more street work, to get him out and walking, and focus on your control and confidence. Massive well done!
Thanks so much for taking on a rehomed canine, and really committing to improving his manners! Dalmatian's are such a fun breed, but when there is visitor (fear) reactivity and dog reactivity, life gets difficult quickly. At both the first lesson, and second lesson, Marshall was a sponge with the training, taking it all on board, and learning that he didn't have to worry about it - because you've got this! Jumping up, door racing, pulling on lead, recall, stealing items - all the good things that have improved. For your 3rd lesson we'll do more street work, to get him out and walking, and focus on your control and confidence. Massive well done!
18th August 2025 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Aggression, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall
We engaged Kelly to assist with our one-year-old French Bulldog, Luna, who was exhibiting guarding tendencies and a few other behavioral issues. After just one Zoom session, we noticed an incredible improvement in her behavior and overall demeanor—she is noticeably calmer and more content. Kelly is extremely knowledgeable and has a remarkable ability to explain concepts clearly and effectively. We’re looking forward to seeing even more progress with additional training sessions. We highly recommend Kelly’s services—even virtually, the results speak for themselves.
Trainer note from Kelly
Thanks you so much for "taking a leap" into the world of training via the Zoom platform. It is so important that the owners are the ones to gain the control, and I was thrilled to pieces with how much Luna relaxed at the first lesson. Second lesson showed that her kitchen manners, door answering and pulling was absolutely on the right path, and lesson three will revolve around dog to dog management and control, reactivity, and road safety. What a fun few sessions we've had, well done!
Thanks you so much for "taking a leap" into the world of training via the Zoom platform. It is so important that the owners are the ones to gain the control, and I was thrilled to pieces with how much Luna relaxed at the first lesson. Second lesson showed that her kitchen manners, door answering and pulling was absolutely on the right path, and lesson three will revolve around dog to dog management and control, reactivity, and road safety. What a fun few sessions we've had, well done!
17th August 2025 - Kye Morris
Kye dealt with Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Recall
Kye came to work with my hyperactive, boofheaded, lovable AmStaffX, Lily. It was incredible to see how quickly Lily responded to the commands, but also how you could see her thinking over what to do.
Granted, it'll still take time to get this all through to her, however in only just over an hour, I could already see she was a different dog and that she's responded so well.
The training itself was very clear and simple and didn't feel overloaded at all, plus something I felt I could manage on my own without having to remember complicated steps.
But also knowing I've got Kye only a quick text or call away is reassuring knowing I can receive that help if needed.
I would absolutely, 100% recommend Bark Busters to anyone in need of helping themselves to help their furry friend.
16th August 2025 - Kath Gnech
Kath dealt with Barking, Jumping up, Puppy management, Recall
We have been impressed by the techniques used, and how quickly our puppy has responded.
Trainer note from Kath
Thankyou for your review! It's wonderful to help you get your delightful Dalmatian pup back onto the path of well behaved family member! I hope he's loving his GameChanger toy!
Thankyou for your review! It's wonderful to help you get your delightful Dalmatian pup back onto the path of well behaved family member! I hope he's loving his GameChanger toy!
15th August 2025 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Barking, Separation anxiety
Kelly is such an inspiring human. The knowledge is fantastic. I could have sat there all night listening to her. Such an easy going person and helping so much to teach me to train my puppy.
Trainer note from Kelly
Terriers = FUN! Your gorgeous Amstaff is loving, cheeky, and she really needed boundaries. Thanks so much for taking all the information in, and actioning things for the happiness of your new pup and family. Toilet training, mouthing, lead work, focus, separation, howling - all targeted at the first lesson, and at the following 2 lessons we've moved to external training, recall off site and pulling on lead (always great to have a large breed walk at heel!). You've tailored the system to suit your family, and it is great to hear that you're loving your new family member! Well done :-)
Terriers = FUN! Your gorgeous Amstaff is loving, cheeky, and she really needed boundaries. Thanks so much for taking all the information in, and actioning things for the happiness of your new pup and family. Toilet training, mouthing, lead work, focus, separation, howling - all targeted at the first lesson, and at the following 2 lessons we've moved to external training, recall off site and pulling on lead (always great to have a large breed walk at heel!). You've tailored the system to suit your family, and it is great to hear that you're loving your new family member! Well done :-)
14th August 2025 - Martin Blattman
Martin dealt with Barking, Pulling, Recall, Other
Arielle responded from the start and has been doing very well since
Trainer note from Martin
Hi Dayle, thanks for your review. It was a pleasure working with you and Arielle with her barking, jumping and lead training. Great to see her responding to the Bark Busters training, keep up the good work! Regards Martin.
Hi Dayle, thanks for your review. It was a pleasure working with you and Arielle with her barking, jumping and lead training. Great to see her responding to the Bark Busters training, keep up the good work! Regards Martin.
14th August 2025 - Laura Burton
Laura dealt with Digging, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall
Laura was polite and very patient. Explained things as simple as possible to my wife and I. We have continued to implement the training day to day and noticing a difference. Can’t wait to continue the journey.
Trainer note from Laura
Hi Adam, Thank you for the review it was great to see Peach responding so well to the Training and the improvement in her walking straight away. Keep up the good work and I am looking forward to our next sessions. Laura
Hi Adam, Thank you for the review it was great to see Peach responding so well to the Training and the improvement in her walking straight away. Keep up the good work and I am looking forward to our next sessions. Laura
13th August 2025 - Glen & Maureen Guelfi
Glen & Maureen dealt with Barking, Jumping up, Puppy management, Toileting
I felt at ease with Glen and it was a very comfortable and professional session. It was lovely to see how much Glen loved dogs. I learnt so much just in the first session that I know is going to good for Buddy and myself.
Trainer note from Glen & Maureen
Thank you, and Buddy is such a lovely young pup!!!
Thank you, and Buddy is such a lovely young pup!!!