Bark Busters Reviews and Customer Testimonials
2nd December 2023 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Barking, Puppy management
Kelly was able to come in and give us the tools that we needed to control the barking and other unwanted behaviours. As a result we now have a much better behaved dog and the household is more relaxed for it.
Trainer note from Kelly
It has been many years between visits (and it was amazing to see your original Labrador still acting like a perfect Queen in her twilight years!), thanks so much for inviting me in again to get #2 on the right path. Labs are perennial puppies, and your new Princess is no exception! Tackling jumping up, demand barking, positive crate training, lead work and mouthing makes things around the house a lot more easier to control :-). Thank you for embracing our gentle methods once again, and focusing on consistent and calm control - I'll see you at puppy school soon for your free session, then back at home for a follow up to keep everyone on track. Well done!
It has been many years between visits (and it was amazing to see your original Labrador still acting like a perfect Queen in her twilight years!), thanks so much for inviting me in again to get #2 on the right path. Labs are perennial puppies, and your new Princess is no exception! Tackling jumping up, demand barking, positive crate training, lead work and mouthing makes things around the house a lot more easier to control :-). Thank you for embracing our gentle methods once again, and focusing on consistent and calm control - I'll see you at puppy school soon for your free session, then back at home for a follow up to keep everyone on track. Well done!
2nd December 2023 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Aggression, Hyperactivity, Pulling, Recall
Kelly is brilliant at what she does and I was absolutely blown away with both the diet education we received and how both Hugo and his brother Pablo responded to her within minutes of meeting Kelly. Can’t wait to see how we progress!
Trainer note from Kelly
Thanks Jasmine! Everyone knows how much I love working with frenchies, and to watch both boys improve their attitudes in such a short period was awesome! Pre-natal information to make the transition to a family of four was important to cover, as was lead education, jumping up, toddler safety, and making the environment calm with two boys on the scene. At lesson 32, we'll focus on his major issues of on lead reactivity, lunging and pulling - can't wait to show you how things can work calmly off site too! Well done :-)
Thanks Jasmine! Everyone knows how much I love working with frenchies, and to watch both boys improve their attitudes in such a short period was awesome! Pre-natal information to make the transition to a family of four was important to cover, as was lead education, jumping up, toddler safety, and making the environment calm with two boys on the scene. At lesson 32, we'll focus on his major issues of on lead reactivity, lunging and pulling - can't wait to show you how things can work calmly off site too! Well done :-)
29th November 2023 - Ken Tran
Ken dealt with Aggression, Barking, Jumping up, Pulling, Puppy management, Toileting, Other
Ken has been a game changer for us and allowed us to handle a dominant dog early on and not get away with unacceptable behaviour, even after the first lesson finished.
28th November 2023 - Glen & Maureen Guelfi
Glen & Maureen dealt with Aggression, Barking, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall, Sibling rivalry
Glen is absolutely brilliant to deal with. Our Border Collie Luna is a different dog since putting the practical and easy to maintain skills he taught us during his first lesson into practice. Luna is very happy with the BARF diet as suggested to us by Glen rather than kibble. We now have a calm, content and more obdient dog. Very happy with the outcome. Thank you Glen.
Trainer note from Glen & Maureen
Thanks Paul, Great that Border Collie Girl Luna is doing so well, I'm very pleased!!!
Thanks Paul, Great that Border Collie Girl Luna is doing so well, I'm very pleased!!!
28th November 2023 - Martin Blattman
Martin dealt with Aggression, Barking, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Recall, Sibling rivalry
Martin was very knowledgeable and definitely knew what he was taking about. Martin was kind and non-judgemental, both toward myself, my family and my dog Odin. Even over just the past few days after Martin's initial visit, we have noticed a significant change in Odin's behaviours. Initially, I thought all of the reviews made it sound too good to be true, but honestly, if you're hitting your last nerve with your dogs behaviours and are feeling out of options; Bark Busters is the way to go.
Trainer note from Martin
Thank you so much Shantelle, it was a pleasure working with you, your family and Odin. It was great to see Odin respond so well to the Bark Busters training as he is such a clever boy. Keep up the good work, well done and thanks for choosing Bark Busters.
Thank you so much Shantelle, it was a pleasure working with you, your family and Odin. It was great to see Odin respond so well to the Bark Busters training as he is such a clever boy. Keep up the good work, well done and thanks for choosing Bark Busters.
28th November 2023 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Recall, Sibling rivalry, Toileting
Kelly was very clear with instructions, very knowledgeable and responsive. Would ( and have) recommended her to family and friends.
Trainer note from Kelly
Thank you so much, Bruce, for your kind words, it was fantastic to work with you both! One owner with dog experience, and one never owned a pet - it was great to impart information that was useful to you both, and provide support post lesson, before I see you both again before Christmas. Focus was on toilet training, puppy management, recall, and sleeping patterns - can't wait to get out in public next session and work on stay and recall with distractions! A very healthy and happy young pup, he is going to be a wonderful companion for many years! Thanks for your consistency and hard work!
Thank you so much, Bruce, for your kind words, it was fantastic to work with you both! One owner with dog experience, and one never owned a pet - it was great to impart information that was useful to you both, and provide support post lesson, before I see you both again before Christmas. Focus was on toilet training, puppy management, recall, and sleeping patterns - can't wait to get out in public next session and work on stay and recall with distractions! A very healthy and happy young pup, he is going to be a wonderful companion for many years! Thanks for your consistency and hard work!
27th November 2023 - Glen & Maureen Guelfi
Glen & Maureen dealt with Aggression, Barking, Other
I honestly can’t rate Glen highly enough. My beautiful and affectionate ridgeback cross had developed severe issues with men and anxiety and after 1 session she is truly like a new dog. Such an easy way of training to learn and worth every penny and I’ve been recommending it to everyone.
Trainer note from Glen & Maureen
Amazing to hear that Nahla is doing so well, and thank you for your kind words I appreciate it very much!!!
Amazing to hear that Nahla is doing so well, and thank you for your kind words I appreciate it very much!!!
27th November 2023 - Martin Blattman
Martin dealt with Barking, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall, Sibling rivalry
We have had so many trainers for Ellie but with no help at all but after only a short time with Martin you could see the difference ......day 2 now and am so excited in the behaviour of our dog
Trainer note from Martin
Hi Karen, thank you so much for the review. It was a pleasure working with you and Ellie to help her understand that she didn't need to be in charge anymore after all this time and so many other trainers. With our Bark Busters training program Ellie will become a better behaved darling and a pleasure to be with. Looking forward to our next lesson.
Hi Karen, thank you so much for the review. It was a pleasure working with you and Ellie to help her understand that she didn't need to be in charge anymore after all this time and so many other trainers. With our Bark Busters training program Ellie will become a better behaved darling and a pleasure to be with. Looking forward to our next lesson.
27th November 2023 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Chewing, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Puppy management, Recall
Kelly is amazing! Such a beautiful lady and so easy to talk to, she listened to our problems and what we needed help with, our little beagle is 1yr old and full of energy and gets up to mischief so with Kelly's guidance we have been able to get our second chance with chino!
Thank you so much Kelly!!
Trainer note from Kelly
What a fun lesson! Your family is delightful, and so willing to listen to different options, to regain control of Chino. Beagles can be a challenge to a lot of owners, so you're not alone, but he responded so well to our gentle methods, and he loved the praise! Showing you how to correct the jumping up, door manners, recall (yes, even with a beagle LOL), rough play, lead manners - we fitted so much in on lesson 1, and I cannot wait for lesson 2, where we'll focus on stay with distractions, pulling on lead, and social skills. Well done, and thanks again for letting me help :-).
What a fun lesson! Your family is delightful, and so willing to listen to different options, to regain control of Chino. Beagles can be a challenge to a lot of owners, so you're not alone, but he responded so well to our gentle methods, and he loved the praise! Showing you how to correct the jumping up, door manners, recall (yes, even with a beagle LOL), rough play, lead manners - we fitted so much in on lesson 1, and I cannot wait for lesson 2, where we'll focus on stay with distractions, pulling on lead, and social skills. Well done, and thanks again for letting me help :-).
26th November 2023 - Ken Tran
Ken dealt with Barking, Jumping up, Sibling rivalry
Having recently completed training sessions with Ken for my little buddy Larry, I can confidently say it was a transformative experience. Ken demonstrated exceptional expertise in solving my dog’s issues.
Ken was patient and very professional in teaching my husband and me to train Larry, making a difference in my dog's obedience and behaviour.
Not only did Ken effectively teach commands, but they also offered invaluable advice on handling various situations at home. One standout moment was when my dog successfully learned to 'stay' even amidst distractions—a testament to Ken's dedication and expertise.
Thanks to ken, my dog's behaviour has noticeably improved. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking professional and effective training for their furry companions."
26th November 2023 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Chewing, Jumping up, Puppy management
Kelly is such a wealth of knowledge! Her knowledge of how to care for and train dogs is unbelievable. Kelly gave me the confidence to begin my training journey with our puppy. Couldn’t believe how quickly our puppy responded to the techniques Kelly taught us.
Trainer note from Kelly
Thanks Courtney! Your family has a long history with dogs, and you already had her on the right track, but with some focused behavioural training, she is going to be the most amazing Border Collie! Recall is so important, and no one likes a dog racing through doors, so it was great to get her on the right path. Watching your confidence grow when we did the lead work was excellent, and her relationship with your gorgeous cat will improve with consistency and boundaries. I can't wait for lesson 2! Thanks again for inviting me out to assist :-)
Thanks Courtney! Your family has a long history with dogs, and you already had her on the right track, but with some focused behavioural training, she is going to be the most amazing Border Collie! Recall is so important, and no one likes a dog racing through doors, so it was great to get her on the right path. Watching your confidence grow when we did the lead work was excellent, and her relationship with your gorgeous cat will improve with consistency and boundaries. I can't wait for lesson 2! Thanks again for inviting me out to assist :-)
25th November 2023 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Barking, Recall, Other
I was absolutely shocked at the very first command that Kelly gave
Dakota and he responded positively. I instantly thought, we can do this and was looking forward to not giving up on Dakota. I had got to the point that I wouldn’t go anywhere with him as it was so hard to deal with him and everyone would get upset with his high pitched barking at every little noise anyone would make. We are using the technique of ‘bah’ and it is helping so much. Can’t wait to continue so that Dakota can reach his full potential and we will have the tools to help him do that.
Trainer note from Kelly
Thank you so much Kerri! It was so lovely to work with you, your partner and your support worker. When we work with therapy dogs it is imperative that we don't conflict with the awesome training they've already had, and ensure that what we're doing it working parallel to that, and also in a very positive manner. To see your adorable Cavoodle, Dakota, respond to our fun system, within minutes was amazing! He is so super smart, and he realised that barking, jumping up, chasing the cats and pulling on lead weren't on the good side of the behaviour list. For a dog that has struggled with recall (coming when called), he was on point once we finished lesson #1! We will continue to work on cat control at lesson 2, plus get outside and look at recall in an open environment, plus consolidate barking and lead control. Massive well done!
Thank you so much Kerri! It was so lovely to work with you, your partner and your support worker. When we work with therapy dogs it is imperative that we don't conflict with the awesome training they've already had, and ensure that what we're doing it working parallel to that, and also in a very positive manner. To see your adorable Cavoodle, Dakota, respond to our fun system, within minutes was amazing! He is so super smart, and he realised that barking, jumping up, chasing the cats and pulling on lead weren't on the good side of the behaviour list. For a dog that has struggled with recall (coming when called), he was on point once we finished lesson #1! We will continue to work on cat control at lesson 2, plus get outside and look at recall in an open environment, plus consolidate barking and lead control. Massive well done!