Bark Busters Reviews and Customer Testimonials
29th September 2024 - Catharina Jeffery
Catharina dealt with Aggression, Barking, Chewing, Jumping up, Puppy management, Separation anxiety, Other
Catharina was absolutely fantastic! I noticed an immediate change with my pup, he is now starting to build great habits with the simple plan she has provided. She was happy to work around our schedule which was a massive help. Always happy to answer any questions you have even after the training. It has been a great experience so far!
Trainer note from Catharina
Thank you for leaving a review Soraya, it was great to see Scrim (5 month old Staffy x Mastiff) change from a jumping, mouthing full on pup, to focused and calm just in his first lesson. And continuing to see those changes stick for the long term is where the real achievement is made! Looking forward to our next lesson and building on the training for you. Well done guys!!
Thank you for leaving a review Soraya, it was great to see Scrim (5 month old Staffy x Mastiff) change from a jumping, mouthing full on pup, to focused and calm just in his first lesson. And continuing to see those changes stick for the long term is where the real achievement is made! Looking forward to our next lesson and building on the training for you. Well done guys!!
28th September 2024 - Kath Gnech
Kath dealt with Separation anxiety
On time, pleasant, knowledgeable and professional.
Trainer note from Kath
Thankyou! Separation Anxiety can be a tricky one sometimes but with practise positive outcomes can be achieved. Don't forget to get in touch any time you need further help!
Thankyou! Separation Anxiety can be a tricky one sometimes but with practise positive outcomes can be achieved. Don't forget to get in touch any time you need further help!
27th September 2024 - Catharina Jeffery
Catharina dealt with Chewing, Digging, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall
Has absolutely changed our dog! We weren’t enjoying Max at all. He was destructive and was extremely pull on the lead. From the first session Cat explained everything SO clearly to us. Gave us the exact homework to do until her next visit. On Cats return for the next visit Max is a changed dog. We are really clear on what we need to do and Cat's skills have been next level. We have referred to many friends. We now enjoy our dog!
Trainer note from Catharina
Thanks so much for your review Shelby, Max (18 month old Golden Retriever x Lab/Border Collie) is a real genuine boy, who didn't have his direction yet, and as soon as you gave that to him through the training he has flourished! Great to see a huge improvement in his digging and chewing in the back yard, as it is always hard not knowing what will be ruined when you come home from work, and awesome to see you out and enjoying your walks again! Thanks for referring me and Bark Busters to your friends, it is appreciated so much!
Thanks so much for your review Shelby, Max (18 month old Golden Retriever x Lab/Border Collie) is a real genuine boy, who didn't have his direction yet, and as soon as you gave that to him through the training he has flourished! Great to see a huge improvement in his digging and chewing in the back yard, as it is always hard not knowing what will be ruined when you come home from work, and awesome to see you out and enjoying your walks again! Thanks for referring me and Bark Busters to your friends, it is appreciated so much!
26th September 2024 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Barking, Chewing, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Recall
What Kelly showed us was nothing short of magic. Lily is a very good dog but was quite erratic and barked at everything. After one session with Kelly she bearly barks and only for good reasons. This allows was worth every dollar.
Trainer note from Kelly
Thanks Michael! Lily is a gorgeous little girl, but wow, what a screaming bark she had LOL! When the owners have a home office, a barking dog is a major issue, and of course a high balcony over-looking everything is a perfect set up for a dog to over guard. At lesson one Lily responded like a dream - she was so keen for someone to take the leadership role, it was wonderful to see how quickly she picked things up. And WOW, lesson 2, what a change! No barking as I walked up the driveway, she was polite at the door, no jumping, and so so calm and relaxed. Massive well done to you both, your consistency and the way you have applied the training to your day to day regime has made all the difference. Lily now has 2 FOC sessions of group training to attend, and I'll see you when you're ready! Super job!
Thanks Michael! Lily is a gorgeous little girl, but wow, what a screaming bark she had LOL! When the owners have a home office, a barking dog is a major issue, and of course a high balcony over-looking everything is a perfect set up for a dog to over guard. At lesson one Lily responded like a dream - she was so keen for someone to take the leadership role, it was wonderful to see how quickly she picked things up. And WOW, lesson 2, what a change! No barking as I walked up the driveway, she was polite at the door, no jumping, and so so calm and relaxed. Massive well done to you both, your consistency and the way you have applied the training to your day to day regime has made all the difference. Lily now has 2 FOC sessions of group training to attend, and I'll see you when you're ready! Super job!
26th September 2024 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Aggression, Barking, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Puppy management
After we've been tearing our hair out for 7 months trying to find solutions for our dominant and hyperactive 10-month-old Groodle's behaviour, Kelly had results within 10 minutes of walking in the door, calming our girl down in no time. Kelly explained her approach clearly, before moving to work through the various strategies and exercises to apply with our pooch each day. It was like we had a different dog two hours later and, while she's still testing the boundaries a few days later, there has been a significant breakthrough in how calm she is and, when she does become excited, how quickly we can cause her to come down, all with some simple and effective strategies provided by Kelly. It's also so good to know that we can call Kelly at any time (which I did the next day to clarify a few things) and that it isn't a one-off session. We look forward to continuing to understand how best to work with our girl for everyone's benefit!
Trainer note from Kelly
What a cheeky and happy girl you have! Groodle's can tend to be a handful during adolescence, but she responded like a dream to our gentle and easy training methods. The aim of all training is to have a happy, balanced and well behaved dog, and as your parents care for her regularly, even more so, so no one gets accidently hurt from her being too rough. We focused on jumping up, recall, walking politely and barking, and at the next lesson, we'll show how to control public manners like lunging, dog excitability and pulling on lead. I can't wait to work with you all again soon!
What a cheeky and happy girl you have! Groodle's can tend to be a handful during adolescence, but she responded like a dream to our gentle and easy training methods. The aim of all training is to have a happy, balanced and well behaved dog, and as your parents care for her regularly, even more so, so no one gets accidently hurt from her being too rough. We focused on jumping up, recall, walking politely and barking, and at the next lesson, we'll show how to control public manners like lunging, dog excitability and pulling on lead. I can't wait to work with you all again soon!
25th September 2024 - Ric Kennedy
Ric dealt with Digging, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall, Other
I'm really happy with the training tips and advice from Ric I highly recommend him and his knowledge, my pup and I enjoyed the training so much that I've planned another session with Ric , Rosie and I very much appreciate your help with training
Thanks heaps Ric shall see you again soon
Trainer note from Ric
Hello Shawn, Thank you for your review, it was a great session. I am looking forward to our next one, Rosie is beautiful. It was great to see her walking so well after only a short time with our exercises. See you both soon. Kind Regards Ric
Hello Shawn, Thank you for your review, it was a great session. I am looking forward to our next one, Rosie is beautiful. It was great to see her walking so well after only a short time with our exercises. See you both soon. Kind Regards Ric
25th September 2024 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall
Had my first training session for myself and my 2 dogs on Saturday. Was a very detailed session and quite informative as to how to address some of the issues I am experiencing with my dogs. We then commenced with the dogs behaviours and interactions when people are at my house and I was blown away with how both of my dogs responded to Kelly. I have not seen them respond so quickly as to improving their behaviour, especially when a stranger was present. We ran through a number of lessons which I now am completing with each dog on a daily basis until our next training session. I am seeing and improvement already and this has given me the confidence that this training is going to work. It is early days, but am very happy with how this is going so far.
Trainer note from Kelly
Thanks Allana! Working with rescue dogs, especially when one is terrified, has to be done slowly, calmly and with confidence. You had your girls responding within 5mins of us stepping into the yard, which was wonderful to see. Over the course of your lessons to date, we have shown how to control unwanted barking, fence running, jumping up, door manners and overall confidence - no food, no yelling, no shock collars, just direct and clear training that is easy to implement. Park manners are our current focus, working on coordinating corrections, getting their focus and timing for back lead training to manage dog to dog issues. I can't wait for our next catch up, massive well done, they are so much more relaxed!
Thanks Allana! Working with rescue dogs, especially when one is terrified, has to be done slowly, calmly and with confidence. You had your girls responding within 5mins of us stepping into the yard, which was wonderful to see. Over the course of your lessons to date, we have shown how to control unwanted barking, fence running, jumping up, door manners and overall confidence - no food, no yelling, no shock collars, just direct and clear training that is easy to implement. Park manners are our current focus, working on coordinating corrections, getting their focus and timing for back lead training to manage dog to dog issues. I can't wait for our next catch up, massive well done, they are so much more relaxed!
23rd September 2024 - Glen & Maureen Guelfi
Glen & Maureen dealt with Barking, Jumping up, Pulling, Puppy management, Recall, Separation anxiety, Toileting, Other
5 Star Rating
Where do I start well firstly a big thank you to Maureen. As soon as you walked through our front door, I felt we were onto a winner. Chloe our lovely Shih-Tzu puppy was beginning to rule the house, we were finding it hard with several problems including barking, separation, plus other issues that I had not noticed. Maureen, you were an angel. I knew before you came that part of the problem was myself which was a problem easily solved once explained in plain English. Chloe is a work in progress, but she is returning so much love to us. I’m so grateful for your help Maureen and the follow-ups you keep making I am so glad our Vets recommended you, we can have a great family relationship with our beautiful Chloe thanks to you. My experience with Bark Busters was nothing short of remarkable. As a dog owner seeking effective training methods, I turned to them, and I’m thrilled I did. Their approach is not only effective but also compassionate. Our darling little Chloe companion responded positively, and the transformation was impressive. I wholeheartedly recommend Bark Busters to anyone looking to build a stronger bond with their four-legged friend.”
Trainer note from Glen & Maureen
Hello Mal, I am absolutely delighted that you are happy and that she is doing so well, a big Thank you.
Hello Mal, I am absolutely delighted that you are happy and that she is doing so well, a big Thank you.
22nd September 2024 - Glen & Maureen Guelfi
Glen & Maureen dealt with Barking, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall
We were so pleased to have found Bark Busters. We were struggling with our 18 month old Sha Pei X, always pulling on lead,reactive to other dogs and people, jumping up, barking etc.
After only 3 hours with Glen we have a different dog. What a vast improvement in Max and 4 days later am able to walk him, past people and other dogs with little or no reaction. Did not think this would have been possible in this short amount of time. Highly recommended.
Trainer note from Glen & Maureen
What a great boy Max is, Thank you very much.
What a great boy Max is, Thank you very much.
22nd September 2024 - Ric Kennedy
Ric dealt with Aggression, Barking, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall
Rik was amazing. He went through everything and listened whenever we had any questions. He explained the benefits in a very detailed way. Turbo took to the training right away!
Trainer note from Ric
Hello Paulina, Thank you for your lovely review. Turbo is a great boy, he just needed a little bit more guidance. Now you are equipped with a better understanding of how to deal with some of his behaviours, I'm sure you will start to see a more respectful and relaxed boy. He did so well during our session, I'm looking forward to our next session to see how much he has improved and how well you have applied the methods. Thank you again Kind Regards Ric
Hello Paulina, Thank you for your lovely review. Turbo is a great boy, he just needed a little bit more guidance. Now you are equipped with a better understanding of how to deal with some of his behaviours, I'm sure you will start to see a more respectful and relaxed boy. He did so well during our session, I'm looking forward to our next session to see how much he has improved and how well you have applied the methods. Thank you again Kind Regards Ric
22nd September 2024 - Ken Tran
Ken dealt with Aggression, Jumping up, Pulling
Very effective advice and good support
21st September 2024 - Kia Parke
Kia dealt with Barking, Jumping up, Recall
Buddy’s behaviour has shown improvement in the 10 days since we started Barkbusters. We are happy that he is barking and jumping less