Bark Busters Reviews and Customer Testimonials
1st December 2019 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Aggression, Barking, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall, Sibling rivalry
Xander is a lively 11 month old Boxer - so delicious! But his barking and demand behaviours were about to send his lovely owner around the bend....With some programming and correct (calm) escalations, it was wonderful to practice separation at the first lesson and have zero reaction, as well as introduce manners with doors and lead work. He is a big, kissable puppy, and I can't wait for our follow up lesson!
21st November 2019 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Hyperactivity, Pulling, Recall, Sibling rivalry, Other
Mia is a 7 year old rescue Border Collie who has landed in such a happy and loving home! But her anxiety and storm issues were getting worse (a problem she arrived with), so we were engaged to assist. Some daily training, small house rule changes and looking at how Mia feels safe has made all the difference! At the first lesson she was so cautious, yet so clingy - to see her happy tail wagging at lesson 2 gave me goosebumps! I'll see Mia and her wonderful owner next, when they attend Bark Busters group training :-)
18th October 2019 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Aggression, Barking, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall, Sibling rivalry
Jake is a gorgeous 2 year old GSD, with a tendency to the dramatic! He had his wonderful owners wrapped around his paw, but with some consistency and small household changes, we have seen huge improvements in his barking (now acceptable alert barking, not over guarding), his walking has improved (no need to work the arms anymore, since he doesn't pull!), and his door manners are on point. Well done to his lovely family (all of you!), he is such a gorgeous boy, who is now so much happier. See you at our next lesson!
15th October 2019 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Barking, Pulling, Sibling rivalry
Such a gorgeous working dog (Belgian Shep x), who just wanted to work! The most important thing is that at age 3, she now has her whole life ahead of her, and she has retained her beautiful personality, but the barking is well under control! Her pulling on lead is a thing of the past, and I am looking forward to our next lesson where we will do dog to dog management (my dogs love helping clients!). Well done, you have both done an amazing job.
10th October 2019 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Barking, Digging, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall, Sibling rivalry
Max is a super bouncy 1 year old Labradoodle - I loved the comment from his human Dad "I couldn't believe the change after one lesson!". We managed to get his jumping under control, he now walks nicely on the lead, and the most important thing was managing his separation anxiety (whining and howling), which is well on the way to being corrected. Well done to Max's family for your consistency and daily training, huge difference! At our third lesson we'll go for a walk and work on distraction training. Can't wait!!
4th October 2019 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Barking, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall, Sibling rivalry
Max is a gorgeous GSD (German Shepherd Dog) who at 3, lost his best mate, which is so sad. With some fine tuning within the house structure, Max's lovely owners have been able to see wonderful improvements with his barking, lead work, anxiety related issues and obedience. At our second lesson we started work on Max's pulling on lead (I always enjoy watching a client walk their dog up the road on a loose lead!) and the third lesson we'll start on distractions. Massive well done, huge improvement from you consistent work!!!
30th September 2019 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Barking, Chewing, Digging, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall
Malibu is the luckiest rescue Amstaff who has landed in the most wonderful doggy home! At only 2 years old, he has his whole life ahead of him - and now that his barking, fence running, over guarding is under control, we have started working on his walking. All your consistent work was shown at the second lesson, where we worked on walking techniques - I was so proud of Malibu walking along at heel on a loose lead!!! And not trying to dislocate your shoulder by pulling LOL. I am looking forward to lesson #3, where I will bring a dog to manage the dog reactivity. Keep up the solid work, I look forward to continuing to support your #lifetimesupportguarantee
16th September 2019 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Barking, Pulling, Recall
Bailey is just such a love bug! A 2.5 year old Moodle, who certainly had the household well trained...but after the very first lesson his barking, growling and confidence improved out of sight! I thoroughly enjoyed the 2nd lesson, where we worked on walking, and he didn't pull on the lead once. Dog to dog management was focused on when you joined us for group training - what a difference your persistence and consistency have made. I loved my Bailey kisses when he said hello - what a happy little pup he is now!!
17th August 2019 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Aggression, Barking, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Other
Storm is a lovely 4 year old Amstaff x - and she has landed in canine nirvana! She is well spoilt and totally loved (as they all should be) - thank you for giving this rescue dog another chance at life. Storm responded so well to our gentle methods, and we saw improvements in jumping up, prey drive (chasing the family cat want to play!), pulling on lead, and general lack of focus. Well done to Cheryleen and her family for their daily efforts with training - to see her walking on a loose lead down the street at the second lesson was priceless! See you soon for lesson #3 :-)!
13th August 2019 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Barking, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall, Separation anxiety, Other
Boydie and Larry are such characters, as most Cattle Dogs are! Both girls are still only young (7 months) but were showing signs of being a little bit pushy, and barking way too much! After our first session though, what a change! At our second lesson we started working on dog to dog management, to allow the girls to start travelling in the caravan without reacting when they saw other dogs - and their brains engaged like a dream. Well done to you both for your tenacity with daily training, 15 minutes a day makes a huge difference. I'll see you all again soon!
30th July 2019 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Aggression, Pulling
Having working breeds like kelpies can be a challenge - add in the word rescue, and we need to be extra caring in our management! Your two dogs are just divine, and you are already doing so much with them - they are so lucky to have you both as owners, your dedication is admirable! Both Zoey and Boots (kelpie x lab x Border Collie x Cattle dog mixes) responded so well to our gentle methods, and I can't wait to start working on street walking (without pulling!) and dog to dog management. Bring on group training! Well done to you both, great job :-)!
24th July 2019 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Sibling rivalry
Charlie is such a lucky Labrador! He was rehomed with a wonderful owner, and you have done an amazing job with him - at our second lesson today I didn't need earmuffs (LOL!), and his relaxed demeanour, and wonderful wagging tail were fantastic to see. Good to see evidence that more mature dogs can definitely be trained! Great work!