Bark Busters Reviews and Customer Testimonials
26th November 2024 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Aggression, Barking, Puppy management, Recall
First day and already noticed a massive change in behaviour.
Dinner was prepared without dogs under our feet and boundaries were established. A treat in itself.
Looking forward to tomorrow’s walk with other issues to address.
Thank you Kelly for you insight, looking forward to seeing you again.
Trainer note from Kelly
What amazing dog owners you both are! Slim's level of obedience is excellent for such a young dog, but being a German Shepherd, you recognised that his fear reactivity had a chance of sending him down the wrong path. Barking at visitors, jumping up, barging doors, lunging and barking on lead at dogs - all identified as issues that needed to be corrected before he gets any bigger. Even though you are both very experienced owners, you were also able to identify what needed changing, once pointed out, and could also see how it made such a change in Slim's behavior at the very first lesson. We love a dog that recalls when told! I can't wait for lesson two, working with distractions and focusing on dog manners, so your walks are enjoyable, and positive. Great job, well done to you both!
What amazing dog owners you both are! Slim's level of obedience is excellent for such a young dog, but being a German Shepherd, you recognised that his fear reactivity had a chance of sending him down the wrong path. Barking at visitors, jumping up, barging doors, lunging and barking on lead at dogs - all identified as issues that needed to be corrected before he gets any bigger. Even though you are both very experienced owners, you were also able to identify what needed changing, once pointed out, and could also see how it made such a change in Slim's behavior at the very first lesson. We love a dog that recalls when told! I can't wait for lesson two, working with distractions and focusing on dog manners, so your walks are enjoyable, and positive. Great job, well done to you both!
26th November 2024 - Todd Morris
Todd dealt with Barking, Chewing, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Puppy management, Recall, Toileting
Our training was very informative and was also adjusted to suit the dog's personality.
25th November 2024 - Philippa Dakin
Philippa dealt with Jumping up, Pulling, Puppy management, Other
We’ve had two fantastic sessions with Philippa, and the difference has been amazing! She came to our home on the weekends, bringing training equipment and providing a clear, engaging session that included a PowerPoint and hands-on strategies.
Philippa helped us with foundational skills like clear communication, managing visitors, loose lead walking, and reactivity. We were able to practice her strategies in real time during a walk in our local area. After each session, she sent detailed summaries and helpful handouts, which have been invaluable.
Before Philippa, we were overwhelmed and getting nowhere with random online resources. Now, we feel confident, less stressed, and have a clear way forward with our Border Collie puppy.
We’re so grateful for her support!
Trainer note from Philippa
It's been a pleasure to help Bowie always put the best paw forward the Bark Busters way! Well done for embracing the training. Such a smart lovely Boy. He is in a great pack and loves the leadership.
It's been a pleasure to help Bowie always put the best paw forward the Bark Busters way! Well done for embracing the training. Such a smart lovely Boy. He is in a great pack and loves the leadership.
24th November 2024 - Ric Kennedy
Ric dealt with Aggression, Hyperactivity, Sibling rivalry
Ric was very good and was knowledgeable. He had Frida in control in a very short time. The lesson was informative and the tasks where easy to understand and do.
Trainer note from Ric
Hello Gavin, Thank you for your review, Frida is such a lovely girl. She did so well on the day and she will continue to grow, keep up the good work, I'm looking forward to our next session. Thank you, if you need anything remember I'm only a phone call away. Ric
Hello Gavin, Thank you for your review, Frida is such a lovely girl. She did so well on the day and she will continue to grow, keep up the good work, I'm looking forward to our next session. Thank you, if you need anything remember I'm only a phone call away. Ric
21st November 2024 - Catharina Jeffery
Catharina dealt with Puppy management, Recall, Separation anxiety, Toileting
Cat was very thorough & explained everything to me and I feel I am more confident to carry on the lessons that Yogi & I learned till I see her again.She has invaluable knowledge.Thankyou Cat.
Trainer note from Catharina
Thank you so much for leaving a review Janine, it has been wonderful working with you and Yogi.
Thank you so much for leaving a review Janine, it has been wonderful working with you and Yogi.
21st November 2024 - Todd Morris
Todd dealt with Barking, Pulling, Recall
Miracles do happen. In the space of 2 hours, Tess was not charging thru doors and was walking by my side and responding to commands. Now we are practicing what we both have learned.
21st November 2024 - Laura Burton
Laura dealt with Aggression, Jumping up, Pulling
Luci has come a long way in the 4 days since her first lesson. There are a few kinks to iron out but that will come with time. The squirt bottle has disengaged her instantly from cats and other dogs when she has switched off from verbal commands. She doesn't have her nose on the ground as much either which is a huge win for safety when walking alongside a wheelchair.
19th November 2024 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Aggression, Chewing, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Puppy management, Recall, Separation anxiety, Toileting
A masterful delivery of helpful advice and of training instructions. Kelly held our interest over the 2 hour session, ( difficult when her students are old fossils) and managed this by injecting humour and by drawing on her wealth of stories relating to her history in her training of innumerable pooches ( and their carers) over the years.
Trainer note from Kelly
Thank you both so much for engaging with Bark Busters for training, I thoroughly enjoyed our lesson, and guiding you both into new ways of approaching training, to get results! Hugo, your Cavoodle, is a delightful wee pup, but his jumping up, barking, over guarding when people walk past, pulling on lead, and lack of recall skills was certainly causing you both stress! We worked on all of these things at lesson one, and Hugo was a very calm and mentally tired puppy by the end - and he showed such amazing improvements so quickly! I'll see you both soon for lesson 2, where we'll add distractions to the training, to focus on his external manners. Massive well done, you're both amazing!
Thank you both so much for engaging with Bark Busters for training, I thoroughly enjoyed our lesson, and guiding you both into new ways of approaching training, to get results! Hugo, your Cavoodle, is a delightful wee pup, but his jumping up, barking, over guarding when people walk past, pulling on lead, and lack of recall skills was certainly causing you both stress! We worked on all of these things at lesson one, and Hugo was a very calm and mentally tired puppy by the end - and he showed such amazing improvements so quickly! I'll see you both soon for lesson 2, where we'll add distractions to the training, to focus on his external manners. Massive well done, you're both amazing!
19th November 2024 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Barking, Jumping up, Puppy management, Recall, Separation anxiety
Extremely happy with our puppies progress after only the first session.
Trainer note from Kelly
Ziggy is just all legs! What a gorgeous Amstaff x Staffordshire Bull Terrier you have, a kind natured pup, and so willing to learn. It was lovely to spend time with your family, to get Ziggy on the right path - you have done amazing early work with him, and we fine tuned his toilet training, separation work, barking, crate training and started on his lead work. As you engaged with our unique in-house "Lifetime Support Guarantee", you also received a session of puppy school free of charge! Attending week #3, we saw Ziggy go from shy and unsure (as he hadn't been able to socialise yet, due to his vaccination status), to playing and inviting the rumble by the end of the lesson! We kick started his heeling work, learning how to stay, door manners and recall. Great job everyone! I can't wait to see you all for lesson 2!
Ziggy is just all legs! What a gorgeous Amstaff x Staffordshire Bull Terrier you have, a kind natured pup, and so willing to learn. It was lovely to spend time with your family, to get Ziggy on the right path - you have done amazing early work with him, and we fine tuned his toilet training, separation work, barking, crate training and started on his lead work. As you engaged with our unique in-house "Lifetime Support Guarantee", you also received a session of puppy school free of charge! Attending week #3, we saw Ziggy go from shy and unsure (as he hadn't been able to socialise yet, due to his vaccination status), to playing and inviting the rumble by the end of the lesson! We kick started his heeling work, learning how to stay, door manners and recall. Great job everyone! I can't wait to see you all for lesson 2!
19th November 2024 - Kath Gnech
Kath dealt with Other
Really helpful. Look forward to our next session.
Trainer note from Kath
Thankyou! I look forward to seeing your progress!
Thankyou! I look forward to seeing your progress!
18th November 2024 - Laura Burton
Laura dealt with Aggression
Laura was a pleasure. She came and met the dogs and assessed their behaviour and discussed what was needed to happen to remove the dangerous dog order which was placed on them
16th November 2024 - Glen & Maureen Guelfi
Glen & Maureen dealt with Barking, Chewing, Digging, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Puppy management, Separation anxiety, Toileting
Amazing!
The change in our Tito was a complete 360.
Maureen’s knowledge and manner made all calm and easy to understand.
I’m so glad I took this step to engage your service!
Trainer note from Glen & Maureen
Thanks Michelle, I'm so happy he is listening to you, Keep up the great work.
Thanks Michelle, I'm so happy he is listening to you, Keep up the great work.