Bark Busters Reviews and Customer Testimonials
11th August 2026 - Catharina Jeffery
Catharina dealt with Chewing, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall, Sibling rivalry
Awesome service that suited us. One on one in home was great as the whole family could undertake training. Also, reduced the stress of being in an unfamiliar environment with a new dog.
Trainer note from Catharina
It was great to help you with your newly rescued dog, Curly (7 month old Jack Russell x Staffy). It can be a a stressful time for them with changes in environments and being in kennels to then coming to a new home. It was lovely to hear your update that you had noticed she was calmer over all and listening to you. I look forward to seeing her improvements at your next lesson.
It was great to help you with your newly rescued dog, Curly (7 month old Jack Russell x Staffy). It can be a a stressful time for them with changes in environments and being in kennels to then coming to a new home. It was lovely to hear your update that you had noticed she was calmer over all and listening to you. I look forward to seeing her improvements at your next lesson.
3rd August 2026 - Catharina Jeffery
Catharina dealt with Jumping up, Pulling, Recall, Sibling rivalry
Catharina did an amazing job explaining and showing how to correctly train our border collie, from the moment she began we could see instant results
Trainer note from Catharina
Thank you for your review Calvin, it was a pleasure seeing Moo (10 month old Border Collie) respond to you guys and help you resolve her aggression to your older Golden Retriever. Making for a happier calmer household. Looking forward to seeing her improvement at your next lesson.
Thank you for your review Calvin, it was a pleasure seeing Moo (10 month old Border Collie) respond to you guys and help you resolve her aggression to your older Golden Retriever. Making for a happier calmer household. Looking forward to seeing her improvement at your next lesson.
22nd July 2026 - Catharina Jeffery
Catharina dealt with Puppy management, Recall, Toileting
Cat was very good at explaining the ways to train and how to get the best from our pup
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It was great to meet you and Feta (14 week old GWP x Catahoula), and help you set her up on the path to success with toilet training, stopping mouthing, teaching her expectations around young children and walking on the lead. I look forward to seeing your progress and helping you further with her training as she matures.
It was great to meet you and Feta (14 week old GWP x Catahoula), and help you set her up on the path to success with toilet training, stopping mouthing, teaching her expectations around young children and walking on the lead. I look forward to seeing your progress and helping you further with her training as she matures.
4th June 2026 - Catharina Jeffery
Catharina dealt with Chewing, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Puppy management, Recall, Toileting
Even after the 1st lesson Bruce calmed down no more pulling or nipping and he as started to come back to us off the lead very happy with results
Trainer note from Catharina
It was great to help you with Bruce's (14 wk old Jack Russell Terrier) training and set him on track to be a great dog. Every puppy can be different, and finding the right fit for you and your dog is key. It was great to help you get the results you wanted fast, and I'm looking forward to seeing your progress at your next lesson.
It was great to help you with Bruce's (14 wk old Jack Russell Terrier) training and set him on track to be a great dog. Every puppy can be different, and finding the right fit for you and your dog is key. It was great to help you get the results you wanted fast, and I'm looking forward to seeing your progress at your next lesson.
16th May 2026 - Catharina Jeffery
Catharina dealt with Aggression, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall, Other
Cat was very informative, she explains how canines think and communicate. She really helped us understand our dog so much better. I love the approach she uses for training
Trainer note from Catharina
Thanks for your review Chloe, it is a pleasure working with you and Polo (2yo Border Collie) to help him overcome his resource guarding, anxiety and food aggression. These issues are not always easy, but you guys have been doing a great job of following the training system, helping you create a calmer dog, who is looking for your direction. Well done!!
Thanks for your review Chloe, it is a pleasure working with you and Polo (2yo Border Collie) to help him overcome his resource guarding, anxiety and food aggression. These issues are not always easy, but you guys have been doing a great job of following the training system, helping you create a calmer dog, who is looking for your direction. Well done!!
7th May 2026 - Catharina Jeffery
Catharina dealt with Aggression, Pulling, Recall
Cat was very good and very knowledgeable. My dog (let's be honest me) was picking everything up so quick.
Trainer note from Catharina
Thank you Tully, it was lovely to help you with Zara (4yo Staffy x) and see the change in her by the end of your first lesson. She wanted to please you at every stage. Even with focusing on you in her walking past neighboring dogs without worrying about them was a big achievement. I look forward to seeing your progress at your next lesson :)
Thank you Tully, it was lovely to help you with Zara (4yo Staffy x) and see the change in her by the end of your first lesson. She wanted to please you at every stage. Even with focusing on you in her walking past neighboring dogs without worrying about them was a big achievement. I look forward to seeing your progress at your next lesson :)
6th May 2026 - Catharina Jeffery
Catharina dealt with Aggression, Barking, Chewing, Digging, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall, Separation anxiety, Sibling rivalry
Your training has absolutely changed our lives! Thank you.
Trainer note from Catharina
Thank you for leaving a review Aime! It was great to work with you and your Australian Cattle Dogs, Mios (3yo) and Buddy (5yo) to hep you address their barking, jumping, pulling, anxiety and reactivity. They did SO well at their first lesson and I look forward to seeing your progress at your next lesson :)
Thank you for leaving a review Aime! It was great to work with you and your Australian Cattle Dogs, Mios (3yo) and Buddy (5yo) to hep you address their barking, jumping, pulling, anxiety and reactivity. They did SO well at their first lesson and I look forward to seeing your progress at your next lesson :)
28th April 2026 - Catharina Jeffery
Catharina dealt with Aggression
Cat change our lives as dog owners for the better. My partner and I were virtually in tears during the first session as we could see the positive impact that it would have on our relationship with our beautiful rescue American Staffy. He has come such an incredibly long way since the very first interaction with Cat and the wealth of knowledge she provided us. We are so grateful for Cat's time and patience with us and our boy Lu. Highly recommend her services!
Trainer note from Catharina
Thank you so much for leaving a review Victoria. It was great to see the change in Lu (7yo male American Staffy) and how his dog aggression could be overcome as you worked on his training plan with him. It is great to hear that he has maintained the positive results after your move as well. Awesome work guys!
Thank you so much for leaving a review Victoria. It was great to see the change in Lu (7yo male American Staffy) and how his dog aggression could be overcome as you worked on his training plan with him. It is great to hear that he has maintained the positive results after your move as well. Awesome work guys!
18th March 2026 - Catharina Jeffery
Catharina dealt with Barking, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling
Cat has made a huge difference to the way we communicate with our dog in such a short time. From day one he was a different dog! 🐕 He no longer jumps at the door when visitors come - he stands back until he is allowed to greet, no longer pulls on the lead when walking and has a much calmer presence overall in the home. Totally worth the investment! Knowing Cat is a call or text away if we need help is invaluable. Thanks for enabling us to enjoy our dog at all times!
Trainer note from Catharina
Thank you for leaving a review Liane! Benni is a gorgeous 1 year old Bernedoodle, with a lovely personality, and it has been great to see you improve his behaviour so quickly by following our training plan. I look forward to hearing how he goes as you continue your training!
Thank you for leaving a review Liane! Benni is a gorgeous 1 year old Bernedoodle, with a lovely personality, and it has been great to see you improve his behaviour so quickly by following our training plan. I look forward to hearing how he goes as you continue your training!
2nd February 2026 - Catharina Jeffery
Catharina dealt with Aggression, Barking, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall
Catharina aka Cat is awesome. She explains everything so well and I had many light bulbs moments. My two pups responded so well to the techniques, I have noticed a huge difference already after 3 days and completing our daily homework. Thanks so much Cat, you're the best!
Trainer note from Catharina
Thank you for leaving a review Tess! I loved working with you and Tippy (7yo Cattle Dogs x Bull Terrier x Kelpie) and Molly (18 month old Border Collie) to help you with barking, jumping, pulling, recall, sibling rivalry, rushing the door and managing and improving Tippy's anxiety. I never get tired of seeing people have the light bulb moments and it was truly a pleasure helping you!
Thank you for leaving a review Tess! I loved working with you and Tippy (7yo Cattle Dogs x Bull Terrier x Kelpie) and Molly (18 month old Border Collie) to help you with barking, jumping, pulling, recall, sibling rivalry, rushing the door and managing and improving Tippy's anxiety. I never get tired of seeing people have the light bulb moments and it was truly a pleasure helping you!
20th December 2025 - Catharina Jeffery
Catharina dealt with Barking, Pulling, Recall
Cat is amazing. We were dealing with excessive barking, pulling on the lead, no recall, not friendly to visitors (being protective of us and the house). From the first appointment the excessive barking stopped. We are still working with our dog Ollie on all other areas but the change that happened so quickly was impressive. I would highly recommend Cat. She really gets to know you and your dog. Her method of teaching you what to do and how, as well as why, is so helpful. We are very very happy with such quick results and feel as though we have a lot of knowledge so that we can keep working on everything with her support. Get in contact with her if you have any issues with your fur baby, do not put it off.
Trainer note from Catharina
Thanks so much for leaving a review, it has been a pleasure to work with you and Ollie (3 year old, male Mastiff x Labrador) and help him overcome his insecurities. He is a sweet boy, it was great to hear you could have a tradesperson over and Ollie listened to you and settled calmly, something he really struggled to do before. Well done!
Thanks so much for leaving a review, it has been a pleasure to work with you and Ollie (3 year old, male Mastiff x Labrador) and help him overcome his insecurities. He is a sweet boy, it was great to hear you could have a tradesperson over and Ollie listened to you and settled calmly, something he really struggled to do before. Well done!
22nd September 2025 - Catharina Jeffery
Catharina dealt with Aggression, Barking, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall, Separation anxiety, Sibling rivalry
Cat is amazing! We've starting using the techniques we learnt in the initial training session and Indi and Kawhi are learning so much already and it's only been a few days! We are very thankful for the training and Cat for helping us learn to be able get the dogs together in one house!!
Trainer note from Catharina
Thanks for your review Hayley! Indi (10yo English Staffordshire Terrier) and Kawhi (9yo English Staffordshire Terrier) are great testament that older dogs can be trained and change their behaviour. I know you have been concerned about being able to have the dogs move in together and their reactivity to each other as well as Indi's barking for attention and Kawhi's pulling and over excitement. They both responded well on the day of their lesson and to have them side by side with each other was a great start. I am confident that with your consistent training at home, that we will continue to see some great results for both of them. I am looking forward to seeing their progress at your next lesson :)
Thanks for your review Hayley! Indi (10yo English Staffordshire Terrier) and Kawhi (9yo English Staffordshire Terrier) are great testament that older dogs can be trained and change their behaviour. I know you have been concerned about being able to have the dogs move in together and their reactivity to each other as well as Indi's barking for attention and Kawhi's pulling and over excitement. They both responded well on the day of their lesson and to have them side by side with each other was a great start. I am confident that with your consistent training at home, that we will continue to see some great results for both of them. I am looking forward to seeing their progress at your next lesson :)