Bark Busters Reviews and Customer Testimonials
30th March 2024 - Catharina Jeffery
Cat has a very professional yet personable approach. She took the time to teach us how to teach Maple by using very simple but very effective techniques . We have seen a huge improvement in Maple’s recall and walking on the lead after only the initial lesson. She seems to be a more relaxed pup. We’re looking forward to our next meeting so we can take the next step. Thanks Cat.
Trainer note from Catharina
It was lovely to meet you and Maple (9 month old Golden Retriever) and help you with her pulling and recall. It is always great to see dogs start to relax and focus on their owner, showing they want to please. Looking forward to addressing her dog reactivity and over excitement on lead in our next lesson, I know she will do well!
It was lovely to meet you and Maple (9 month old Golden Retriever) and help you with her pulling and recall. It is always great to see dogs start to relax and focus on their owner, showing they want to please. Looking forward to addressing her dog reactivity and over excitement on lead in our next lesson, I know she will do well!
26th February 2024 - Catharina Jeffery
We have just had our first session with Cat and can already see a huge difference in our little pooch. She was very uneasy with our newborn and highly stressed about the situation, snapping and growling as our bub is starting to crawl. She’s more relaxed and following our commands clearly now that we know how to speak her language :) thanks very much Cat we are very grateful for the changes already seen and look forward to learning more!
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It was great to work with you and Vada (4 year old Pomeranian cross Chihuahua). Even though she is a anxious dog it was wonderful to see her respond to you both as you gave her the leadership and guidance through the training. I love that she has taken to her crate so well and she now uses that as her safe space. I look forward to seeing her progress at our next session (although it is great to see her improvements already over text) and then start to work on her dog reactivity/fear and lead training. Thanks for leaving a review, and well done on putting this great training system in place for Vada :)
It was great to work with you and Vada (4 year old Pomeranian cross Chihuahua). Even though she is a anxious dog it was wonderful to see her respond to you both as you gave her the leadership and guidance through the training. I love that she has taken to her crate so well and she now uses that as her safe space. I look forward to seeing her progress at our next session (although it is great to see her improvements already over text) and then start to work on her dog reactivity/fear and lead training. Thanks for leaving a review, and well done on putting this great training system in place for Vada :)
28th January 2024 - Catharina Jeffery
Worth every penny! I was super happy with our first session with Cat! I won't lie I was super nervous but also super excited as all I wanted was to do right by my fur baby and be the best leader I can be for her. Not only was Cat super clear and easy to work with but she was very understanding and not condescending at all. Our main goals were to better Mazakeens recall and get rid of her reactivity however after our first session I was surprised to see such a difference in her all round behavior, she is much more relaxed and is eager listen and learn. I would 100% recommend Cat and her services to anyone who is having difficulties with their training. Can't wait for our next session and to see the progress we will continue to make!
Trainer note from Catharina
Thanks so much for leaving a review Aqua! It was lovely to work with you and Mazakeen and see how well she responded and focused on you while we worked on her on lead dog reactivity as well as her barking issues. I look forward to seeing her progress at our next lesson :) Well done!!
Thanks so much for leaving a review Aqua! It was lovely to work with you and Mazakeen and see how well she responded and focused on you while we worked on her on lead dog reactivity as well as her barking issues. I look forward to seeing her progress at our next lesson :) Well done!!
11th December 2023 - Catharina Jeffery
Catharina dealt with Barking, Pulling, Recall, Sibling rivalry
Cat is very professional and helpful. Gave me all the guidelines and information for our first session. Will be a work in progress for some issues after only a week but is a great starting point to work on.
Trainer note from Catharina
Thanks for leaving a review Carolyn, it was wonderful to work with you and Nyla (Golden Retriever) and help you address her separation anxiety, pulling on lead and general obedience. It was great to see her a lot calmer after her first lesson and I look forward to our next lesson.
Thanks for leaving a review Carolyn, it was wonderful to work with you and Nyla (Golden Retriever) and help you address her separation anxiety, pulling on lead and general obedience. It was great to see her a lot calmer after her first lesson and I look forward to our next lesson.
2nd December 2023 - Catharina Jeffery
Catharina dealt with Barking, Jumping up, Recall
Cat has been great each time I've texted she has answered very quickly its great .
Trainer note from Catharina
Thanks for leaving a review Derralyn, it is great helping you with Poppy (7 month old, female, Blue Heeler) , especially knowing she is a little harder than the average dog, seeing the results is a great reward. I look forward to our next lesson and building on our training plan for her.
Thanks for leaving a review Derralyn, it is great helping you with Poppy (7 month old, female, Blue Heeler) , especially knowing she is a little harder than the average dog, seeing the results is a great reward. I look forward to our next lesson and building on our training plan for her.
9th November 2023 - Catharina Jeffery
Catharina dealt with Barking, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall
I learnt a lot about how dogs communicate and how we should communicate with them. I thought Duke was going to be difficult to train as he has been getting away with murder for so many years, but I was surprised to see that he learnt very quickly and responded to the training a lot better than what I was expecting
Trainer note from Catharina
Thank you for leaving a review Paula, it was great to work with you and Duke (5yo Bull Mastiff) and help you set boundaries to address his barking and have him better behaved around the kids. He did so well with his first session and I look forward to helping you further with his lead training as we progress.
Thank you for leaving a review Paula, it was great to work with you and Duke (5yo Bull Mastiff) and help you set boundaries to address his barking and have him better behaved around the kids. He did so well with his first session and I look forward to helping you further with his lead training as we progress.
9th November 2023 - Catharina Jeffery
Catharina dealt with Chewing, Pulling, Recall, Other
We are really happy with the service Cat provided. She’s approachable, understood our concerns, gave clear and practical instructions and demonstrations, and its early days but within one week we’ve seen a big shift
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Thank you for leaving a review Aimee, it was lovely to work with you and Jemima (1yo Kelpie) to help her with her general obedience, house manners, recall and lead training. She is such a clever dog, and I look forward to seeing your progress at our next lesson :)
Thank you for leaving a review Aimee, it was lovely to work with you and Jemima (1yo Kelpie) to help her with her general obedience, house manners, recall and lead training. She is such a clever dog, and I look forward to seeing your progress at our next lesson :)
3rd October 2023 - Catharina Jeffery
Catharina dealt with Aggression, Barking, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall, Separation anxiety
You have given me my life back. I feel like I now have some control of my out of control dogs. The training is amazing in that no shock collars and treats are used and it is so effective.
Trainer note from Catharina
I am so pleased that you contacted me to help you with Bella and Teddy! You definitely had your hands full since taking on your new rescue, Bella. You did a great job of following the training plan we set out and it was great to see two dogs that were calmer and happier on my second visit, with no more fights, reduced barking and well managed food aggression. I am confident that with your second session now completed you are well on your way to a happier home!! Well done!
I am so pleased that you contacted me to help you with Bella and Teddy! You definitely had your hands full since taking on your new rescue, Bella. You did a great job of following the training plan we set out and it was great to see two dogs that were calmer and happier on my second visit, with no more fights, reduced barking and well managed food aggression. I am confident that with your second session now completed you are well on your way to a happier home!! Well done!
13th September 2023 - Catharina Jeffery
Catharina dealt with Puppy management, Sibling rivalry, Toileting
Cat has been an absolute blessing, we had our second lesson today for our puppy who we have been having trouble toilet training and eating her poo.
I came into owning a puppy very confident and seeing her eat poop knocked me down a peg quickly. I found bark busters and Cat! She quickly fitted us in and reinforced confidence back into me as a pet owner. I’ve found her techniques very easy and effective to work into every day life which I absolutely love as it’s given us all structure and routine which in turn has really grown our bond back with our puppy!
If I have ever been unsure or needed a bit of guidance Cat is always responsive. I also really appreciate after having our second lesson that if at any point something stops working she will always endeavour to give you a new plan. She is so full of knowledge and it’s easy to talk too.
I have very much enjoyed this experience and has made dog ownership so much less stressful having a professional to rely on.
It was also a nice touch to be given training equipment at no extra expense and being shown how to use it appropriately.
Cat is worth her weight in gold! Thank you so much
Trainer note from Catharina
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review, it is my pleasure to be working with you and Tillie (19 week old French Bulldog). Coprophagia can be a tricky issue to overcome, but your dedication in following your training program to not only address this issue but also her general puppy training was really evident on your second lesson, well done again!! Looking forward to seeing even more progress over the next few weeks :)
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review, it is my pleasure to be working with you and Tillie (19 week old French Bulldog). Coprophagia can be a tricky issue to overcome, but your dedication in following your training program to not only address this issue but also her general puppy training was really evident on your second lesson, well done again!! Looking forward to seeing even more progress over the next few weeks :)
27th August 2023 - Catharina Jeffery
Catharina dealt with Aggression, Barking, Chewing, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall
After trying my best with my new puppy but not really knowing what I’m doing I knew it was time to call in the professionals (Catharina) exceeded all my expectations her professionalism and knowledge on doggy training was outstanding and even after 1 session my pup is already doing so much better, do your self a favour if you have a dog that your struggling with give Cat a call couldn’t recommend enough we have even booked in our old dog who could do with a little bit of training
Trainer note from Catharina
Thanks for leaving a review Mikayla!! It was so great to see the change in Teddy (1 year old Mastiff x Dane) in just a couple of hours! I am confident we will be able to build on your good work at our next lesson and address his dog reactivity and recall with distractions :) Great work!! I look forward to helping you with Zina and thank you for entrusting me in the behavioural training with both of your dogs after you saw the change in Teddy's behaviour :)
Thanks for leaving a review Mikayla!! It was so great to see the change in Teddy (1 year old Mastiff x Dane) in just a couple of hours! I am confident we will be able to build on your good work at our next lesson and address his dog reactivity and recall with distractions :) Great work!! I look forward to helping you with Zina and thank you for entrusting me in the behavioural training with both of your dogs after you saw the change in Teddy's behaviour :)
26th August 2023 - Catharina Jeffery
Catharina dealt with Puppy management, Recall, Sibling rivalry, Toileting
My husband and l are very grateful we found Bark Busters. We like the natural approach teaching our puppy. Our first session with Cat was great. We learned already heaps. The tips and techniques are very helpful. We can see already a difference in our Lily. We still have to learn lots but are sure with the support from Cat that we will get there 😊 thanks heaps Cat! We look forward to working with you!
Trainer note from Catharina
Thank you for leaving a review! It was a pleasure to work with you and Lily la Reina (9 week old Min Dachshund) and help you with toilet training, mouthing, basic lead training, recall and general puppy management. When you can start at a young age and guide them to the behaviour you would like it can be very rewarding. I look forward to seeing her progress at our next lesson!
Thank you for leaving a review! It was a pleasure to work with you and Lily la Reina (9 week old Min Dachshund) and help you with toilet training, mouthing, basic lead training, recall and general puppy management. When you can start at a young age and guide them to the behaviour you would like it can be very rewarding. I look forward to seeing her progress at our next lesson!
6th August 2023 - Catharina Jeffery
Catharina dealt with Barking, Jumping up, Pulling, Puppy management, Sibling rivalry, Toileting
Such a difference in just one session. Cat gave us the confidence to iron out these behaviours with her guidance and we have already seen a big change.
Trainer note from Catharina
It was lovely to meet you and Wombat (17 week old Jack Russell x). From the moment we met I could see you had your hands full with his reactive barking and anxiety. It was great to see him transform and relax over the initial lesson and I look forward to seeing your progress at our next lesson and build on what you have learnt!
It was lovely to meet you and Wombat (17 week old Jack Russell x). From the moment we met I could see you had your hands full with his reactive barking and anxiety. It was great to see him transform and relax over the initial lesson and I look forward to seeing your progress at our next lesson and build on what you have learnt!