Bark Busters Reviews and Customer Testimonials
21st July 2019 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Aggression, Barking, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall
We have had the pleasure of Kelly coming to our home and helping us train and understand our 6.5 year old English Staffy - Zeus! We had our second lesson with Kelly today and I cannot recommend her highly enough. Kelly is absolutely fantastic, her knowledge about dogs and the training we were taught has changed our lives! Zeus has come so far since our first session with Kelly 5 weeks ago and we couldn't be happier. Kelly is a miracle worker and if you put the effort in with the training you are provided anything is possible and this evident with how much Zeus's behaviour and lead walking has improved. His barking has improved so much, he is like a different dog.
Thank you so much Kelly ! We are looking forward to our third session.
Trainer note from Kelly
Look at that precious face! Your baby boy, Zeus, was a much more relaxed Staffy at today's session, his barking was minimal, gate work was awesome, and that loose lead heeling was so fabulous to see! Massive well done to you both for your consistent work - I'll see you in a couple of weeks to go to the next step of taking him for a walk to manage the dog to dog reactivity. Well done to you both, AMAZING! :-)
Look at that precious face! Your baby boy, Zeus, was a much more relaxed Staffy at today's session, his barking was minimal, gate work was awesome, and that loose lead heeling was so fabulous to see! Massive well done to you both for your consistent work - I'll see you in a couple of weeks to go to the next step of taking him for a walk to manage the dog to dog reactivity. Well done to you both, AMAZING! :-)
20th July 2019 - Todd Morris
Todd dealt with Barking, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Puppy management, Separation anxiety
Philip absolutely amazed us with his speed and ability to change our dogs' behaviour and attitude. He did exactly what he said he would do. He is an asset to the Bark Busters team of professionals.
Trainer note from Todd
Thank you David that's so nice. David and Nicole are the proud humans of two stunning dogs Coco and Sasha. Coco is a nine month old female Keeshond and Sasha is a 16 month old finish Lapphund. Their main issues were barking at the door, jumping on guests uncontrollably, pulling on the lead and there were some fights between the two female dogs. Within minutes of arriving their humans understood how to stop them jumping on guests. By the end of our three hour lesson all the behaviours have been examined and great strategies implemented to deal with them in the future. We tested the results by asking David and Nichole's parents to drop in and demonstrated how to deal with the excitement that I guest arriving causes causes. It went very well.
Thank you David that's so nice. David and Nicole are the proud humans of two stunning dogs Coco and Sasha. Coco is a nine month old female Keeshond and Sasha is a 16 month old finish Lapphund. Their main issues were barking at the door, jumping on guests uncontrollably, pulling on the lead and there were some fights between the two female dogs. Within minutes of arriving their humans understood how to stop them jumping on guests. By the end of our three hour lesson all the behaviours have been examined and great strategies implemented to deal with them in the future. We tested the results by asking David and Nichole's parents to drop in and demonstrated how to deal with the excitement that I guest arriving causes causes. It went very well.
19th July 2019 - Philippa Dakin
Philippa dealt with Puppy management
Philippa is so professional , but friendly and approachable. Monty, my husband and I all warmed to her immediately. She answered all,our questions, and hopefully, set Monty and us on the path to good puppy manners.......we realise this depends on us doing the right thing by Monty. This isn't always easy, but we're trying.
We feel we can ring Philippa at any time with any behavioural problems, which is a comfort to us.
We look forward to our next appointment.
Trainer note from Philippa
Monty an 8 week Labradoodle is settling in well with his new pack. He's been introduced to the lead and enjoying following his leader. We covered the foundations for good recall, settling on his bed and having a positive association with his crate...his own comfy den. He keeps a eye on his leader and waits to be invited through the door. He's chosen a great new family. Welcome to the Bark Busters family. Hi 0
Monty an 8 week Labradoodle is settling in well with his new pack. He's been introduced to the lead and enjoying following his leader. We covered the foundations for good recall, settling on his bed and having a positive association with his crate...his own comfy den. He keeps a eye on his leader and waits to be invited through the door. He's chosen a great new family. Welcome to the Bark Busters family. Hi 0
19th July 2019 - Head Office
Head Office dealt with Aggression, Barking, Chewing, Digging, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Puppy management, Recall, Sibling rivalry, Other
We realized right within the first 5 minutes that we were doing everything wrong. What we learned from our behavioral therapist Grace was extraordinarily insightful and completely changed how we communicated with our rescued puppy Jolene. Jolene immediately responded to our new communication and behaviour tactics. She was like a different dog. I would recommend Bark Busters to anyone, even the most difficult cases. 2
18th July 2019 - Head Office
Head Office dealt with Barking, Hyperactivity
When we contacted Bark Busters, we were at our wit's end with our new rescue kelpie, Eva - incessant barking and limitless energy that nothing seemed to satisfy. Jane completely transformed our girl. She used to bark non-stop between the hours of 4:30-9pm and after using Jane's tools and strategies, she hardly says a word. Jane gave us the confidence to train our puppy and teach her how to be part of our family. Eternally grateful!
Trainer note from Head Office
Little Eva needed to be shown the boundaries and what is acceptable behaviour and what was unacceptable behaviour. I really enjoyed working with this family and everyone did a really great job responding to Bark Busters' training methods.
Little Eva needed to be shown the boundaries and what is acceptable behaviour and what was unacceptable behaviour. I really enjoyed working with this family and everyone did a really great job responding to Bark Busters' training methods.
17th July 2019 - Ken Tran
Ken dealt with Barking, Pulling, Sibling rivalry
Was really impressed with how my 1 year old German Shepherd responded from the first lesson with Ken.
17th July 2019 - Head Office
Head Office dealt with Barking, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall
Graeme has helped us a lot with Monty and his barking, recall and walking on the lead as before our visit with Graeme Monty was a bit of a nuisance barker, yapping at anything that walked past our house. He has helped put the training methods in place to turn Monty into a well behaved dog.
Trainer note from Head Office
Monty the Cavoodle did very well and loves pleasing his pack leaders.
Monty the Cavoodle did very well and loves pleasing his pack leaders.
16th July 2019 - Catharina Jeffery
Catharina dealt with Aggression, Barking, Pulling, Recall
We never thought that we would get our dogs to even be in the same room! Now they are best friends! Cat was brilliant and knew exactly what she was doing and how to handle both of our super strong dogs.
Trainer note from Catharina
Thank you Rickie-lee for taking the time to right a review :) Storm (4 year old American Bulldog) and Dexter (5 year old Pitbull x Mastiff) have each had their own sets of issues around sibling rivalry, dog aggression, pulling on the lead, jumping and general obedience. We had to start out with getting them to meet with our goal being for them to live together in harmony. It has been great to see how they responded to the training and how they became best mates! Well done guys!!
Thank you Rickie-lee for taking the time to right a review :) Storm (4 year old American Bulldog) and Dexter (5 year old Pitbull x Mastiff) have each had their own sets of issues around sibling rivalry, dog aggression, pulling on the lead, jumping and general obedience. We had to start out with getting them to meet with our goal being for them to live together in harmony. It has been great to see how they responded to the training and how they became best mates! Well done guys!!
16th July 2019 - Head Office
Head Office dealt with Barking, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall
Graeme has been great. The training sessions haven't been too long or short and he really helps you feel comfortable and confident with each technique.
Trainer note from Head Office
A pleasure to help Sunny the Airedale and her pack leaders. She has responded very well to the techniques we use and is thriving on the mental stimulation.
A pleasure to help Sunny the Airedale and her pack leaders. She has responded very well to the techniques we use and is thriving on the mental stimulation.
15th July 2019 - Head Office
Head Office dealt with Barking, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Sibling rivalry
Bark Busters was an interesting and very useful experience - for me and Wilco. We had a bit of a barking and also jumping up issues with an otherwise well behaved dog. It was interesting how quickly and significantly Grace was able to change Wilco's behaviour. He also seems much more relaxed now he is not holding himself responsible for site protection! Can recommend the approach and service.
15th July 2019 - Head Office
Head Office dealt with Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Puppy management, Recall
From the first moment I met Jane I felt really comfortable with her. She explained things really well, listened to everything I had to say and showed ways to settle down my 11 month old Cavoodle puppy. Also explained how important it was for me to be the boss - not Archie. Each lesson has been enjoyable because Jane is so calm.and teaches you that also. Can't thank you enough Jane.
Trainer note from Head Office
It was such a pleasure to work with Archie and his Mum. Archie is listening well and learning very quickly how to be a calm and happy cavoodle. Great work Mum & Archie:))
It was such a pleasure to work with Archie and his Mum. Archie is listening well and learning very quickly how to be a calm and happy cavoodle. Great work Mum & Archie:))
13th July 2019 - Head Office
Head Office dealt with Barking, Jumping up, Toileting
Graeme was very knowledgeable and well informed. He was also patient and nonjudgemental. I feel I have already benefited from my first visit.
Trainer note from Head Office
Josie the Papillon started to find there were a few new rules around the house that applied to her and she has a pack leader.
Josie the Papillon started to find there were a few new rules around the house that applied to her and she has a pack leader.