Bark Busters Reviews and Customer Testimonials
6th February 2024 - Kelly McClelland
Absolutely amazing! We have never had a puppy and this was by far super hard and after 2 weeks we were thinking this was not for us until we met Kelly. Informative, instilled confidence in us and helped us tremendously with a jumping and biting puppy. We are beyond grateful!
Trainer note from Kelly
Thanks Skye, you have got a fantastic pup that will give you years of enjoyment and companionship! Weimaraner's are such a fun breed, but like most gundogs, do like to play with their mouth, and it can hurt! I enjoyed showing you how to communicate correctly with your new pup, show her, gently, right from wrong - focusing on door barging, jumping up, destruction, child safety and safe child handling of a dog, and we kick-started her obedience journey. I can't wait for lesson 2, where we get your Wei into the big world outside, and work on recall with distraction, walking nicely on lead and social skills. Well done!
Thanks Skye, you have got a fantastic pup that will give you years of enjoyment and companionship! Weimaraner's are such a fun breed, but like most gundogs, do like to play with their mouth, and it can hurt! I enjoyed showing you how to communicate correctly with your new pup, show her, gently, right from wrong - focusing on door barging, jumping up, destruction, child safety and safe child handling of a dog, and we kick-started her obedience journey. I can't wait for lesson 2, where we get your Wei into the big world outside, and work on recall with distraction, walking nicely on lead and social skills. Well done!
22nd January 2024 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly was very informative and described the training program in a manner that was easily understood. We noticed an immediate improvement in Mishka’s behaviour.
Trainer note from Kelly
I LOVE working with Poodles! Thei smart attitude, and willingness to engage in training is also so rewarding. Thank you both for being so honest and upfront with the issues with Mishka - lesson one we really focused on the jumping up, barking, separation anxiety, and door racing. Improvements in her walking manners was instant as well, and I am looking forward to lesson #2 where we'll get out and about with distractions to work on her timidity and lack of confidence in public. Awesome work!
I LOVE working with Poodles! Thei smart attitude, and willingness to engage in training is also so rewarding. Thank you both for being so honest and upfront with the issues with Mishka - lesson one we really focused on the jumping up, barking, separation anxiety, and door racing. Improvements in her walking manners was instant as well, and I am looking forward to lesson #2 where we'll get out and about with distractions to work on her timidity and lack of confidence in public. Awesome work!
21st January 2024 - Kelly McClelland
I can't recommend Kelly enough! By the end of the session my dogs had already made an improvement and they’re getting better and better every day! I wish I did this sooner!
Trainer note from Kelly
Ahhhh, the wonderful world of the barking Dachshund LOL! Working hounds are so much fun, so much attitude, it is awesome! Your two babies had tipped the scales into over reactivity, over guarding, door guarding, and moving into fear reactivity/aggression, which was really upsetting for your family. Seeing both of your Doxie's relax with the initial training, was just great, to watch your confidence grow with gentle control was even better! I can't wait for lesson #2 where we'll target the off site issues - pulling, lunging and dog reactivity, and then after that, onto group training, yay! Amazing work, well done :-)
Ahhhh, the wonderful world of the barking Dachshund LOL! Working hounds are so much fun, so much attitude, it is awesome! Your two babies had tipped the scales into over reactivity, over guarding, door guarding, and moving into fear reactivity/aggression, which was really upsetting for your family. Seeing both of your Doxie's relax with the initial training, was just great, to watch your confidence grow with gentle control was even better! I can't wait for lesson #2 where we'll target the off site issues - pulling, lunging and dog reactivity, and then after that, onto group training, yay! Amazing work, well done :-)
20th January 2024 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly was amazing! Definitely worth it, just after one session and already have seen a huge improvement
Trainer note from Kelly
What an absolutely delightful Labradoodle puppy! So sweet, but so much energy!!!! Tackling the normal puppy issues, like toilet training, crate training, lead work, jumping up, mouthing and biting - and adding some tailored issues like lounge manners (jumping up and over), racing upstairs (and setting "no-go" boundaries), correct socialisation, door racing and recall. Your location near the beach is going to be fabulous for lesson #2 - recall with distractions, walking politely and losing focus ("squirrel LOL"), road manners and road safety - I can't wait! Thank you for your consistency with the training, well done :-)
What an absolutely delightful Labradoodle puppy! So sweet, but so much energy!!!! Tackling the normal puppy issues, like toilet training, crate training, lead work, jumping up, mouthing and biting - and adding some tailored issues like lounge manners (jumping up and over), racing upstairs (and setting "no-go" boundaries), correct socialisation, door racing and recall. Your location near the beach is going to be fabulous for lesson #2 - recall with distractions, walking politely and losing focus ("squirrel LOL"), road manners and road safety - I can't wait! Thank you for your consistency with the training, well done :-)
14th January 2024 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Barking, Hyperactivity, Jumping up
Kelly was extremely helpful from our very first lesson, with a marked improvement in our dog’s problem behaviour but also just his general demeanour from the first session. Kelly has a wealth of knowledge about all breeds. Highly recommend!
Trainer note from Kelly
Bulldogs for the win! I love this breed, they have an undeserved reputation of not being the smartest tool in the shed, but your gorgeous boy is smart as a whip! Child safety is so important, and being able to find a happy medium of safe family integration is key. We also worked on door racing, jumping up, recall, lead manners and sleeping patterns. I am looking forward to fine tuning the training in lesson #2, and looking to external issues and behaviours as well. Good job!
Bulldogs for the win! I love this breed, they have an undeserved reputation of not being the smartest tool in the shed, but your gorgeous boy is smart as a whip! Child safety is so important, and being able to find a happy medium of safe family integration is key. We also worked on door racing, jumping up, recall, lead manners and sleeping patterns. I am looking forward to fine tuning the training in lesson #2, and looking to external issues and behaviours as well. Good job!
12th January 2024 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Pulling, Recall, Other
1st lesson went well. We learnt a lot from Kelly and found we were doing some things wrong as well as a few things right! In the few days since, Fran continues to be very responsive to the basic training.
The next big step will be when Fran has to be trained to overcome distractions and fear outside our fenced yard. We are confident that Kelly will show us how to fix this.
Trainer note from Kelly
I firstly like to thank you for taking on a rescue dog, they always deserve all the love! It was a pleasure to work with you both, you were already doing so many things right, and with some fine tuning, Ms Fran really responded to the extra layers of structure and focus via programming. Gaining control at home is crucial, and next lesson we'll be working on her external focus and dog reactivity, so you can start enjoying park walks and travelling with your gorgeous girl. Well done!
I firstly like to thank you for taking on a rescue dog, they always deserve all the love! It was a pleasure to work with you both, you were already doing so many things right, and with some fine tuning, Ms Fran really responded to the extra layers of structure and focus via programming. Gaining control at home is crucial, and next lesson we'll be working on her external focus and dog reactivity, so you can start enjoying park walks and travelling with your gorgeous girl. Well done!
9th January 2024 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Barking, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall, Other
Kelly - you are a lifesaver. We honestly are amazed with the difference in Shijo after our first meeting with you. We know that we still have a way to go to perfect our new skills but what you have taught us has made a huge difference - we now don’t have to listen to incessant barking and can walk through the door without struggling to get inside before Shijo. I am sure that our neighbours are grateful too.
Trainer note from Kelly
It was amazing to meet you all at lesson one, thank you for ensuring everyone in the family is invested in Shijo's training, consistency is everything! So much noise LOL, so much barking, I could certainly see why you were all so worried for your neighbour's sanity (and your own!). At the first lesson, when corrected for the barking her response was instant - her body language relaxed, the pacing slowed to almost stopped, and she stopped trying to bully your adorable older boy. We focused on the barking, of course, but also door racing, cat management, walking politely on lead and recall - she is such a darling, and responded like a dream! I am looking forward to working on the street next lesson, focus on pulling, dog reactivity, lunging, road manners and safety and just being a good kid! No one needs a robot, I love her spunk, and it was great to see everyone pleased with her improvements - well done team!
It was amazing to meet you all at lesson one, thank you for ensuring everyone in the family is invested in Shijo's training, consistency is everything! So much noise LOL, so much barking, I could certainly see why you were all so worried for your neighbour's sanity (and your own!). At the first lesson, when corrected for the barking her response was instant - her body language relaxed, the pacing slowed to almost stopped, and she stopped trying to bully your adorable older boy. We focused on the barking, of course, but also door racing, cat management, walking politely on lead and recall - she is such a darling, and responded like a dream! I am looking forward to working on the street next lesson, focus on pulling, dog reactivity, lunging, road manners and safety and just being a good kid! No one needs a robot, I love her spunk, and it was great to see everyone pleased with her improvements - well done team!
30th December 2023 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Pulling, Recall
Kelly is very professional and responsive on phone/email! She is direct and clear with expectations and very knowledgeable in explaining the theory behind the training. It’s great there is no treat training or harmful techniques involved! And in the first lesson, our dog Banjo was already responding. Definitely recommend!
Trainer note from Kelly
Thank you both so much for your kind review - he is so much fun! Border Collie's need that focused mental stimulation, otherwise they make their own fun (which is generally not the same idea we have in mind LOL!). We focused on getting a ground work of control, recall, walking politely, racing doors to get inside (and the front door too!), and we will solely focus on his dog reactivity, lunging, crying / whining on lead out the front at lesson two. Seeing how relaxed his body language became at lesson one was brilliant, he is an amazing dog, and really loves to work for you both! See you soon for more fun training!
Thank you both so much for your kind review - he is so much fun! Border Collie's need that focused mental stimulation, otherwise they make their own fun (which is generally not the same idea we have in mind LOL!). We focused on getting a ground work of control, recall, walking politely, racing doors to get inside (and the front door too!), and we will solely focus on his dog reactivity, lunging, crying / whining on lead out the front at lesson two. Seeing how relaxed his body language became at lesson one was brilliant, he is an amazing dog, and really loves to work for you both! See you soon for more fun training!
22nd December 2023 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Jumping up, Other
Kelly is incredibly knowledgeable and provided so much practical information to implement for long term change. We’ve already seen such a massive difference with Puff within the week / it’s amazing!
Trainer note from Kelly
I love Rotti's! They are such a fun breed, always so inquisitive and wanting to put their big heads and noses into everyone's business LOL. What isn't fun is a large breed with severe storm anxiety, to the point of panic defecating, poor Puff. By implementing mental training (to work on brain fatigue), positive crate training for a safety zone (never to be used negatively or as a time out), we have already seen improvements with his issues. Of course being smashed by the tornado on Christmas Even wasn't ideal (so terrifying for you all!), but I was super pleased to be able to provide you with support in between lessons to ensure you stay on the right track. Second lesson will be managing his off site behaviour, strength on lead, pulling, lunging and dog reactivity - can't wait to show you how to improve these as well! You have both done an awesome job :-)
I love Rotti's! They are such a fun breed, always so inquisitive and wanting to put their big heads and noses into everyone's business LOL. What isn't fun is a large breed with severe storm anxiety, to the point of panic defecating, poor Puff. By implementing mental training (to work on brain fatigue), positive crate training for a safety zone (never to be used negatively or as a time out), we have already seen improvements with his issues. Of course being smashed by the tornado on Christmas Even wasn't ideal (so terrifying for you all!), but I was super pleased to be able to provide you with support in between lessons to ensure you stay on the right track. Second lesson will be managing his off site behaviour, strength on lead, pulling, lunging and dog reactivity - can't wait to show you how to improve these as well! You have both done an awesome job :-)
19th December 2023 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Barking, Sibling rivalry
Instant results from the first session with Kelly. She was so direct and clear on training methods. Couper is a whole new dog after just one session. She has really helped change our lives.
Trainer note from Kelly
Thank you so much! There is nothing more stressful for an owner with a new puppy, than that feeling they can't be left alone! Miniature Schnauzer have a bad rep (sadly) for being barkers, but Couper responded to our gentle training methods with a positive body response, focus, and by the end of lesson one, we left him alone to no noise! In between lesson 1 and 2 I provided support and guidance as to how to lengthen the time, and lesson 3 will be supporting your family members who also baby sit your delightful pup, so everyone stays focused and on the same page. His walking had improved out of site, to the point I needed to correct very little at lesson 2, so amazing, you've done a great job! See you soon for lesson 3 :-)
Thank you so much! There is nothing more stressful for an owner with a new puppy, than that feeling they can't be left alone! Miniature Schnauzer have a bad rep (sadly) for being barkers, but Couper responded to our gentle training methods with a positive body response, focus, and by the end of lesson one, we left him alone to no noise! In between lesson 1 and 2 I provided support and guidance as to how to lengthen the time, and lesson 3 will be supporting your family members who also baby sit your delightful pup, so everyone stays focused and on the same page. His walking had improved out of site, to the point I needed to correct very little at lesson 2, so amazing, you've done a great job! See you soon for lesson 3 :-)
17th December 2023 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Other
Kelly was informative, helpful, had an amazing manner with our dogs and showed us what we were not understanding about how our girl was feeling. The training was very good. She left us with a clear blueprint for us to follow and answered all our questions with a smile and detailed pertinent information. We have already seen an improvement and look forward to seeing our dog feel more confident and comfortable in the future.
Trainer note from Kelly
Thank you so much! Even though we were only working with one, your whole pack improved with the simple changes we implemented, so everyone felt safe to be able to relax! Being heavily involved in the world of the equine, you both understand the need for calm and positive control, and our easy and kind programming exercises showed your gorgeous girl that "you've got this" and she doesn't need to worry - which has really helped her lack of eating (she looked amazing at lesson 2, her weight was so much better!). I am looking forward to seeing you at group training, as your next step forward, for more positive control in public :-) - well done!!
Thank you so much! Even though we were only working with one, your whole pack improved with the simple changes we implemented, so everyone felt safe to be able to relax! Being heavily involved in the world of the equine, you both understand the need for calm and positive control, and our easy and kind programming exercises showed your gorgeous girl that "you've got this" and she doesn't need to worry - which has really helped her lack of eating (she looked amazing at lesson 2, her weight was so much better!). I am looking forward to seeing you at group training, as your next step forward, for more positive control in public :-) - well done!!
15th December 2023 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall
I had Kelly come out to meet my stubborn frenchie. She instantly made me feel at ease and gave me so much confidence with training. I’m very excited to see the improvement and also to show Kelly how much lilah has improved! Kelly is very knowledgeable and is great at explaining the changes we need to make. I highly recommend for anyone who needs guidance with their training. Thank you Kelly 😊
Trainer note from Kelly
Thanks Michelle, she's a crack for sure! Child safety is so important, and when there is over the top exuberance, with a toddler, it usually ends in tears - thank you so much for inviting us in to assist before that happened! She is a fabulous dog, and to watch her focus and listen when our gentle methods were applied was awesome! First lesson focus was on jumping up, nipping, door racing, pulling on lead, and annoying your older border collie. I am looking forward to fine tuning this at lesson #2, and do walking work with distractions, so we can get her out and about on lead in a polite manner. Well done!
Thanks Michelle, she's a crack for sure! Child safety is so important, and when there is over the top exuberance, with a toddler, it usually ends in tears - thank you so much for inviting us in to assist before that happened! She is a fabulous dog, and to watch her focus and listen when our gentle methods were applied was awesome! First lesson focus was on jumping up, nipping, door racing, pulling on lead, and annoying your older border collie. I am looking forward to fine tuning this at lesson #2, and do walking work with distractions, so we can get her out and about on lead in a polite manner. Well done!