Bark Busters Reviews and Customer Testimonials
17th July 2018 - Todd Morris
Todd dealt with Jumping up, Pulling, Puppy management, Recall
we saw a change in our dog Sonny in the first session with Philip. We were a bit sceptical to start with but he responded so well.
Thank you to Philip for your clear and professional teaching
Trainer note from Todd
Thanks Liz! Sonny is a 7 month old male Chocolate Labrador and he was rather full on. Jumping up, not listening, chewing everything and digging holes in the garden. Liz is expecting her first baby too so really needed Sonny to be better behaved before the baby arrives. As she says, Sonny responded very well and we saw instant improvements. Well done Sonny!
Thanks Liz! Sonny is a 7 month old male Chocolate Labrador and he was rather full on. Jumping up, not listening, chewing everything and digging holes in the garden. Liz is expecting her first baby too so really needed Sonny to be better behaved before the baby arrives. As she says, Sonny responded very well and we saw instant improvements. Well done Sonny!
16th July 2018 - Stefanie Budiman
Stefanie dealt with Jumping up, Other
It was fantastic! Shaxx can use his doggie door now!!!
Trainer note from Stefanie
Shaxx ( 7 month old Boston Terrier) was toileting indoors as since he was first brought home, he was not able to learn to use the doggy door and was scared of it. Within 2 lessons, we were able to get him to enthusiastically go in and out using the dooggy door. He is now also waling nicely next to his parents and improved his indoor manners, such as not jumping and greeting guests calmly. Well done Shaxx!
Shaxx ( 7 month old Boston Terrier) was toileting indoors as since he was first brought home, he was not able to learn to use the doggy door and was scared of it. Within 2 lessons, we were able to get him to enthusiastically go in and out using the dooggy door. He is now also waling nicely next to his parents and improved his indoor manners, such as not jumping and greeting guests calmly. Well done Shaxx!
16th July 2018 - Stefanie Budiman
Stefanie dealt with Barking, Jumping up, Puppy management, Recall
Stefanie was fantastic, taking us through the theory and then some real live practice with her really set us up for success. In a short space of time the behavioural issues we had have been addressed, and we have the puppy of our dreams. Thank you so much for your help!
Trainer note from Stefanie
Thanks Cameron! Shadow the fluffy 7 month old Keeshond was super responsive to training and is just such a sook! Well done on his progress and I look forward to his revisit session when he is a year old. Keep up the great work!
Thanks Cameron! Shadow the fluffy 7 month old Keeshond was super responsive to training and is just such a sook! Well done on his progress and I look forward to his revisit session when he is a year old. Keep up the great work!
14th July 2018 - Head Office
Head Office dealt with Barking, Puppy management, Recall, Toileting
First session today with Hugh. Was very impressed. Found him very patient, caring and knowledgeable. His advice was easy to understand. Good demonstrations. A lot was covered today but was not an overload. Think we stopped at a right point. Keen to put what we learnt into practice.
13th July 2018 - Emma Reeves
Emma dealt with Aggression, Barking, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall, Separation anxiety
I had my first training with Emma. I was amazed at how quick she was able to teach me some simple techniques. And how quickly my dog started to catch on.
I am certainly looking forward to our next session
Trainer note from Emma
Lexi, a 2½ year old female American Staffy x American Bulldog, was barking, jumping, pulling on the lead, and dog reactive. The family have also just got a new puppy, 7 week old American Staffy boy, Toby. Puppy training was needed for Toby as well as introduction of the 2 dogs. Their mum did a great job during their first speak dog session, and we saw changes in Lexi's behaviour straight away. We covered puppy basics with Toby, and started the safe introduction of the 2 dogs. Keep up the great work guys. Looking forward to our next session.
Lexi, a 2½ year old female American Staffy x American Bulldog, was barking, jumping, pulling on the lead, and dog reactive. The family have also just got a new puppy, 7 week old American Staffy boy, Toby. Puppy training was needed for Toby as well as introduction of the 2 dogs. Their mum did a great job during their first speak dog session, and we saw changes in Lexi's behaviour straight away. We covered puppy basics with Toby, and started the safe introduction of the 2 dogs. Keep up the great work guys. Looking forward to our next session.
12th July 2018 - Todd Morris
Todd dealt with Chewing, Jumping up, Toileting
Enlightening
Trainer note from Todd
That's a short but sweet review! Thank you Judy! Tony is an 11 month old Border Collie male and he was chewing everything including the spa cover! Toileting inside as well and digging. We learnt why all this is happening and created strategies to improve his behaviour. He showed he wants to be a good boy. He needs our help though. Keep up with what you learnt and he'll improve more and more.
That's a short but sweet review! Thank you Judy! Tony is an 11 month old Border Collie male and he was chewing everything including the spa cover! Toileting inside as well and digging. We learnt why all this is happening and created strategies to improve his behaviour. He showed he wants to be a good boy. He needs our help though. Keep up with what you learnt and he'll improve more and more.
12th July 2018 - Stefanie Budiman
Stefanie dealt with Chewing, Digging, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Puppy management, Recall
Stefanie has been very helpful teaching my wife and I to setup the basic rules and foundations for our puppy cavoodle to settle into the family. If it wasn't for her guidance our puppy would have been hard to handle and out of control.
Trainer note from Stefanie
Thanks Alex! Astro ( 2 month old Cavoodle) is such a pleasure to train. He clearly wants to follow and just require directions. Keep up the great work and I look forward to our revisit sessions in the future!
Thanks Alex! Astro ( 2 month old Cavoodle) is such a pleasure to train. He clearly wants to follow and just require directions. Keep up the great work and I look forward to our revisit sessions in the future!
10th July 2018 - Todd Morris
Todd dealt with Barking, Hyperactivity, Pulling, Recall
Great to get the help to manage our dog better for a calmer living. Philip explained the training in an uncomplicated way and Darcy was fairly quick to catch on. I have renewed confidence in Darcy to be a better dog .
Trainer note from Todd
Darcy is a 5 year old Kelpie X Collie male who was barking a lot plus ruining the grass with his running after birds. Early in the morning and at sunset were the worst bird barking times. He responded brilliantly to our training and his humans could stop his barking with one word!
Darcy is a 5 year old Kelpie X Collie male who was barking a lot plus ruining the grass with his running after birds. Early in the morning and at sunset were the worst bird barking times. He responded brilliantly to our training and his humans could stop his barking with one word!
9th July 2018 - Stefanie Budiman
Stefanie dealt with Aggression, Barking, Hyperactivity, Pulling, Sibling rivalry, Other
Stefanie went out of her way to travel from Melbourne to Puckapunyal to help us train our dogs. Cash and Bonnie are on their way to being reformed naughty dogs. She has visited us twice to help us understand why they behave the way they do and has trained us to speak their language! We are blown away by how far they have come. Our formerly boisterous dogs who used to pull their way down the street are now trotting next to us like model show dogs, and it only took a few walks. The pointless barking at everything (and nothing) has stopped! They now no longer answer our front door and listen to us when we call their names (most of the time - we are working on it). We have a way to go with Bonnie's fear-aggression issue with other dogs but we feel hopeful that we can help her. Our only regret is that we didn't contact Stefanie sooner. If you are considering booking with Stefanie just do it!
9th July 2018 - Head Office
Head Office dealt with Chewing, Digging, Puppy management, Recall
Megan was awesome - would have no hesitation in recommending her to anyone.
8th July 2018 - Catharina Jeffery
Catharina dealt with Aggression, Hyperactivity, Pulling
Awesome session and Cat was so lovely.
The reason I called Bark Busters was because my Mastiff X is fearful of people and can show it by lashing out and it's affecting all of our lives. I needed help to understand his needs.
We started with the basics but even that is quite intensive at the start for myself, my partner and Alpha! Lots of homework to practice :-) We can't wait for the next session and work on some other things and keep working towards our goals.
Trainer note from Catharina
Alpha is a 4 and a half year old Mastiff cross. He needed some leadership and guidance around interacting with people he didn't know. When this training is done correctly, dogs respond by becoming more confident in their owners and more relaxed in general. He did really well on his first session, and I'm looking forward to his follow up :)
Alpha is a 4 and a half year old Mastiff cross. He needed some leadership and guidance around interacting with people he didn't know. When this training is done correctly, dogs respond by becoming more confident in their owners and more relaxed in general. He did really well on his first session, and I'm looking forward to his follow up :)
8th July 2018 - Todd Morris
Todd dealt with Aggression, Barking, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall
We have been struggling to stop our dogs barking and pulling on the lead as well as aggression. So we decided to find a professional dog trainer to teach us how to teach our dogs. We are glad that we chose Bark Busters and have Philip here to help us. He showed us different technique to stop our dogs bad behaviour which were absolutely effective. Those techniques are perfectly match with our goal which is non physical punishment/any physically harm to my dogs.
Philip is punctual and friendly. He let us understood dog's behaviours and their view of the world. He is also a marvel of patience, he explained and showed us again and again without any hesitation.
During our training session, he was not only showing us those technique but also educated us on how dog's general well-being that will have a significant influence to their behaviours. We also learnt how to use dog lead and others equipment appropriately.
We will definitely recommend Bark Busters and Philip to others. Wish Philip and Bark Busters all the best in the future. We will see Phillip again in one week for follow up appointment and have lifetime supports . Cheers
Trainer note from Todd
Thank you for your kind words May. Maya's 2 dogs are great dogs although they need some guidance. Ceacer is a 4 year old male Border Collie who is dog aggressive when out. He also jumps and barks. He pulled on his lead to the point of choking. Darcy is a 5 year old male Golden retriever x Samoyed and he also pulled and barked. Together they sometimes fought as well. Both responded very well immediately to our gentle methods and I'm confident will continue to improve with consistent training. Keep it up May and see you next visit.
Thank you for your kind words May. Maya's 2 dogs are great dogs although they need some guidance. Ceacer is a 4 year old male Border Collie who is dog aggressive when out. He also jumps and barks. He pulled on his lead to the point of choking. Darcy is a 5 year old male Golden retriever x Samoyed and he also pulled and barked. Together they sometimes fought as well. Both responded very well immediately to our gentle methods and I'm confident will continue to improve with consistent training. Keep it up May and see you next visit.