Bark Busters Reviews and Customer Testimonials
13th June 2025 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Puppy management, Recall, Toileting
We had used Kelly for our previous dog and he was a beautifully behaved boy. The techniques she uses are simple and make sense and the dogs respond well. Once again we are using Kelly to help
Us navigate the puppy journey with our new boy. She is very good at her craft!
Trainer note from Kelly
Another gorgeous boy for your home! Murphy is just delicious, and so super smart for a puppy. Once again you've done the right thing by getting onto training as a preventative measure, and we sorted mouthing, lead training, sits, and started on recall at lesson 1. You were able to apply the training principles to get toilet training under control, and at lesson 2, we'll work on door manners, drop, and stealing items. It is always so rewarding to work with a return client, thanks for trusting Bark Busters with our Lifetime Support Guarantee for your new Labradoodle - he'll also have a ball at his FOC session of puppy school, which is included! Thanks so much, and well done for your commitment :-)
Another gorgeous boy for your home! Murphy is just delicious, and so super smart for a puppy. Once again you've done the right thing by getting onto training as a preventative measure, and we sorted mouthing, lead training, sits, and started on recall at lesson 1. You were able to apply the training principles to get toilet training under control, and at lesson 2, we'll work on door manners, drop, and stealing items. It is always so rewarding to work with a return client, thanks for trusting Bark Busters with our Lifetime Support Guarantee for your new Labradoodle - he'll also have a ball at his FOC session of puppy school, which is included! Thanks so much, and well done for your commitment :-)
3rd June 2025 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Barking, Pulling
Kelly was very insightful in helping us address our dogs behaviour! Her knowledge outside of just the training has been appreciated and we have seen a complete change in our dog.
Trainer note from Kelly
I have a very soft spot for Golden Retrievers, and your adorable boy is simply a big adolescent that was soooo keen and eager to please! Focusing on jumping up, racing doors, pulling on lead - all showed excellent improvements by the end of the first lesson. And the main issue? BARKING! What a booming voice he has! But, with our gentle methods, his brain engaged, and your ability to correct and recall him from the fence, has shown a drastic improvement with his fence barking habits in only a couple of weeks - I am super pleased with the results, and I will see you soon for lesson #3!
I have a very soft spot for Golden Retrievers, and your adorable boy is simply a big adolescent that was soooo keen and eager to please! Focusing on jumping up, racing doors, pulling on lead - all showed excellent improvements by the end of the first lesson. And the main issue? BARKING! What a booming voice he has! But, with our gentle methods, his brain engaged, and your ability to correct and recall him from the fence, has shown a drastic improvement with his fence barking habits in only a couple of weeks - I am super pleased with the results, and I will see you soon for lesson #3!
10th April 2025 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Digging, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall, Separation anxiety
I highly recommend Kelly. She's cool, calm and a wealth of knowledge. Although Bruce and I had been trained in the past, I discovered just how much more training we need! From lesson 1, I am feeling so much more confident. We have homework sheets, information sheets and I know Kelly is just a phone call away. If you're thinking of doing it, just do it! 5 stars *****
Trainer note from Kelly
You are so kind, 5 *****'s gives me goosebumps, how wonderful! Your gorgeous big lad (Mastiff x) was certainly proving to be a handful, and your previous experiences as a dog owner absolutely put you on the right track - thanks for inviting me in for fine tuning! Pulling on lead, reactivity, jumping up, door racing - always so important when there is 40+ kgs of bulk involved! Bruce is delicious and responded like a dream (with a couple of tantrums) and I am looking forward to working on public manners, walking the block, and street / road safety when I return for lesson #2. Well done!
You are so kind, 5 *****'s gives me goosebumps, how wonderful! Your gorgeous big lad (Mastiff x) was certainly proving to be a handful, and your previous experiences as a dog owner absolutely put you on the right track - thanks for inviting me in for fine tuning! Pulling on lead, reactivity, jumping up, door racing - always so important when there is 40+ kgs of bulk involved! Bruce is delicious and responded like a dream (with a couple of tantrums) and I am looking forward to working on public manners, walking the block, and street / road safety when I return for lesson #2. Well done!
4th March 2025 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Chewing, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall
We couldn’t believe the change in Luna after just The first day with Kelly
Trainer note from Kelly
Puppies are a handful, but when they're a Great Dane x Shar Pei, well, we need to set some boundaries and rules LOL! Luna is just delightful, and you have absolutely done the right thing by engaging in early years training. Fear reactivity, visitor manners, jumping up, mouthing, stand over tactics on the lounge - all of this and more was targeted at lesson #1. Her brain was very tired sand relaxed by the time that we finished, and it was lovely to see her tail wagging - she might be timid but she loves a pat! Door and gate manners were also implemented, and at lesson 2, we'll start working on confidence external of the home. Thanks again for allowing me to assist, she's a great dog!
Puppies are a handful, but when they're a Great Dane x Shar Pei, well, we need to set some boundaries and rules LOL! Luna is just delightful, and you have absolutely done the right thing by engaging in early years training. Fear reactivity, visitor manners, jumping up, mouthing, stand over tactics on the lounge - all of this and more was targeted at lesson #1. Her brain was very tired sand relaxed by the time that we finished, and it was lovely to see her tail wagging - she might be timid but she loves a pat! Door and gate manners were also implemented, and at lesson 2, we'll start working on confidence external of the home. Thanks again for allowing me to assist, she's a great dog!
28th February 2025 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Digging, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall
Kelly was lovely to deal with on the phone, and helpful and engaging in person. She explained everything well and was patient with our (many) questions. Kelly demonstrated clear techniques we could use when training Maggie, and gave us ample opportunities to practice them in front of her with Maggie ourselves. Kelly is open and happy to be contacted for further questions and follow-up. We were happy with the quick progress Maggie showed after only one or two days since Kelly had visited, and know we have a much happier dog. I am now very hopeful for the future with our dog. Thanks Kelly!
Trainer note from Kelly
Thanks so much for your kind feedback, it was so great to work with you both and your family. Chewing, destruction, pulling on lead, jumping up, these are all things that are so infuriating for an owner. We just want a lovely pet to be a positive part of our family. Maggie is a sweet wee little Cocker Spaniel (whose tail never stopped!) and she was a literal sponge with the training. She showed a level of calmness post training that was wonderful to see, and it will be great to be able to remove the garden barricades, now that we've targeted her destruction. Walking and in public manners will be lesson #2, plus stair manners, and focus away from the house. Well done, great job!
Thanks so much for your kind feedback, it was so great to work with you both and your family. Chewing, destruction, pulling on lead, jumping up, these are all things that are so infuriating for an owner. We just want a lovely pet to be a positive part of our family. Maggie is a sweet wee little Cocker Spaniel (whose tail never stopped!) and she was a literal sponge with the training. She showed a level of calmness post training that was wonderful to see, and it will be great to be able to remove the garden barricades, now that we've targeted her destruction. Walking and in public manners will be lesson #2, plus stair manners, and focus away from the house. Well done, great job!
18th February 2025 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Chewing, Jumping up, Pulling, Puppy management, Recall, Separation anxiety, Toileting, Other
We are not the type of people to leave reviews but let me tell you....
We cannot recommend Kelly from Bark Busters highly enough! After just two sessions with her, we have seen a remarkable improvement in our 4 m/o pup's behaviour. Her expertise, deep knowledge, and years of experience in dog training are evident in everything she does.
Kelly is not only professional but also incredibly friendly, approachable, and even has a great sense of humour, making the training process enjoyable for both us and our pup. She explains everything in a way that is easy to understand and gives us the confidence to continue reinforcing the training at home.
What truly sets "Bark Busters" and Kelly apart is her deep understanding of all aspects of dog care. She has given us invaluable advice on everything from training and behaviour to nutrition- She even knew which plants in our garden are toxic to dogs and advised us on the risks and contraindications and "what needs to go". Her holistic approach ensures that we are not just training Delilah but also providing her with the best possible environment to thrive.
With Kelly by our side and the knowledge we have gained, we are more than confident that Delilah will grow into an intelligent, obedient, and well-mannered dog. Her guidance has given us the tools to ensure Delilah has the best quality of life and we too, get the best possible pup - bringing both Delilah and us to our highest potential - as pup parents.
We couldn’t be happier with the progress we’ve seen so far,
Thanks to Kelly, our girl is more responsive, calm, and well-behaved, and we are so grateful for her guidance.
If you are looking for an exceptional dog trainer or behaviouralist, we would absolutely recommend Kelly to anyone and everyone. She truly is amazing!
If you're considering making the call and are still unsure, this is your sign - Don't walk, RUN! - Kelly is your gal and you will not regret it!
with gratitude,
Kali, Scott & Delilah 🐾
Trainer note from Kelly
Ohhh, this is just so very lovely, you have both been so amazing to work with (I love a note taker!), and you have both engaged yourselves in every single step of Delilah's training journey. Of course we did the normal puppy management, that makes every owner's life easier - recall, sit, stay, mouthing, jumping up, lead training, toilet training, crate training and sleeping patterns. And Miss D responded like a dream, terriers love to be trained and she had so much fun! At the second lesson we had a quick look through the garden to sort out her reactive rash (Good old Moses in the Cradle was the culprit!), and then we moved onto recall with distraction, and calling her away from the neighbours fence / dogs. There were some control concerns with grooming and washing, so off to the wash area we went, and a clean puppy emerged - showing holding techniques, and how to bathe correctly will allow you to self manage her care as well. I am looking forward to lesson 3, up at the park, and getting Delilah out and about! Thanks again, you are all amazing!
Ohhh, this is just so very lovely, you have both been so amazing to work with (I love a note taker!), and you have both engaged yourselves in every single step of Delilah's training journey. Of course we did the normal puppy management, that makes every owner's life easier - recall, sit, stay, mouthing, jumping up, lead training, toilet training, crate training and sleeping patterns. And Miss D responded like a dream, terriers love to be trained and she had so much fun! At the second lesson we had a quick look through the garden to sort out her reactive rash (Good old Moses in the Cradle was the culprit!), and then we moved onto recall with distraction, and calling her away from the neighbours fence / dogs. There were some control concerns with grooming and washing, so off to the wash area we went, and a clean puppy emerged - showing holding techniques, and how to bathe correctly will allow you to self manage her care as well. I am looking forward to lesson 3, up at the park, and getting Delilah out and about! Thanks again, you are all amazing!
13th February 2025 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Barking, Puppy management
Kelly was amazing. Her knowledge and experience plus her ability was incredible. She gave us valuable insight.
Trainer note from Kelly
Thanks Kirsten! I really enjoyed working with your family, and it was wonderful to have everyone there and on the same page. Barking dogs can cause so much stress (especially in a body corporate scenario) and your gorgeous Labradoodle responded like a dream to all of the programming exercises shown. At the first lesson we finished the session on door manners, and to be able to have a visitor walk in and out of the door (with no sit/stay/wait command), and Monkey staying well away was so reassuring for your family - especially being so close to traffic. Greta work, and I am looking forward to providing ongoing support to you all :-)
Thanks Kirsten! I really enjoyed working with your family, and it was wonderful to have everyone there and on the same page. Barking dogs can cause so much stress (especially in a body corporate scenario) and your gorgeous Labradoodle responded like a dream to all of the programming exercises shown. At the first lesson we finished the session on door manners, and to be able to have a visitor walk in and out of the door (with no sit/stay/wait command), and Monkey staying well away was so reassuring for your family - especially being so close to traffic. Greta work, and I am looking forward to providing ongoing support to you all :-)
13th February 2025 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Barking, Puppy management
Kelly was amazing. Her knowledge and experience plus her ability was incredible. She gave us valuable insight.
11th February 2025 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Aggression, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling
We noticed a complete change in our dogs behaviour after the first session, very excited to see how much he can learn with more training!
Trainer note from Kelly
Two lessons down, and what a change! When a large breed (Rottweiler x) is having issues with on lead reactivity, pulling, barking, door racing, and recall, it brings focus onto how important control is. And wow, what an amazing job you have both done! I am looking forward to some tailored social skills for lesson 3, then off to group training you will go :-). Great job - another happy canine client!
Two lessons down, and what a change! When a large breed (Rottweiler x) is having issues with on lead reactivity, pulling, barking, door racing, and recall, it brings focus onto how important control is. And wow, what an amazing job you have both done! I am looking forward to some tailored social skills for lesson 3, then off to group training you will go :-). Great job - another happy canine client!
6th February 2025 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Barking, Pulling, Puppy management, Recall, Separation anxiety
Kelly was fantastic, she was informative on all things. Even food, treats and toys to keep our dog Dolly amused.
We have had immediate success with her barking issue and are working on the rest of the lessons set by Kelly.
We are grateful for Kelly’s experience in helping us train Dolly to be a well balanced pup that can go on all adventures with us.
Looking forward to our next lesson.
Thanks Kelly
4th February 2025 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Barking, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Puppy management, Recall, Separation anxiety
Kellie was understanding, patient and encouraging. It was a big step for us to engage outside assistance but I can already see the growth in Mollie.
Trainer note from Kelly
Mollie is the sweetest wee little Cocker Spaniel, that was so much fun to work with! Eager to learn, and willing to focus (with the right tools provided)! Thanks so much for taking a leap of faith and inviting me in to assist with her barking, separation anxiety, pulling on lead, recall and jumping up. She improved within minutes of the practical start of the lesson, and I am looking forward to supporting your training journey with additional lessons, as per our Gold Lifetime Support Guarantee. Love your work, great job!
Mollie is the sweetest wee little Cocker Spaniel, that was so much fun to work with! Eager to learn, and willing to focus (with the right tools provided)! Thanks so much for taking a leap of faith and inviting me in to assist with her barking, separation anxiety, pulling on lead, recall and jumping up. She improved within minutes of the practical start of the lesson, and I am looking forward to supporting your training journey with additional lessons, as per our Gold Lifetime Support Guarantee. Love your work, great job!
14th January 2025 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Barking, Hyperactivity, Pulling, Recall, Separation anxiety
Kelly was amazing! Would highly recommended. I've seen results in Bowie within his first lesson which I was honestly so surprised as I have tried other trainers and seen nothing change!! Couldn't thank Kelly enough!
