Bark Busters Reviews and Customer Testimonials
19th June 2025 - Philippa Dakin
Philippa dealt with Aggression, Barking, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall, Separation anxiety
Phillipa hit the ground running and got straight into showing us techniques to stop the dogs barking at visitors and made each step in our training easy to understand. Phillipa included my daughter and myself in the training so that we both felt confident with each activity. We could see a change in both dogs nearly straight away which was absolutely amazing!! I feel that even though a week has passed, the dogs are calmer and responding to the techniques we are using.
Trainer note from Philippa
Lovely to meet you and be able to support you in training Max and Blossom with Barking, recall, walking and boundaries. Well done to all of you. With Bark Busters you always have support with training. The journey has begun! Great to know they are responding with positive changes.
Lovely to meet you and be able to support you in training Max and Blossom with Barking, recall, walking and boundaries. Well done to all of you. With Bark Busters you always have support with training. The journey has begun! Great to know they are responding with positive changes.
19th June 2025 - Philippa Dakin
Philippa dealt with Barking, Jumping up, Pulling, Puppy management
Phillipa is an excellent trainer. She had my puppy tamed in no time.
Trainer note from Philippa
Well done Janiece. Thankyou for inviting Bark Busters to help with training. Great to see you training Henry. He is now retired from training you and happy for the break. Keep up the good training and I will look forward supporting you.
Well done Janiece. Thankyou for inviting Bark Busters to help with training. Great to see you training Henry. He is now retired from training you and happy for the break. Keep up the good training and I will look forward supporting you.
18th June 2025 - Philippa Dakin
Philippa dealt with Barking, Recall
Philippa came to our home on a Sunday morning to help us with advice training our 6 year old, ex breeder, rescue Cavalier Ruby. We had been unsuccessful for over 12 months to stop her barking and understanding our commands. Philippa had Ruby understanding these issues very quickly and we have been able to continue this training ourselves with a little effort each day. We are amazed at her progress!!! Her anxiety also seems to have settled down somewhat too. We would definitely recommend Philippa and Bark Busters to anyone who needs help with their dogs. Worth every dollar we paid!!!
Trainer note from Philippa
Ruby has now found her forever home and great pack to be part of. Ruby is a 6year old ex breeder rescue King Charles Cavalier. She is loving building trust and respect with her new leaders speaking dog. Well done and I look forward to the onward journey.
Ruby has now found her forever home and great pack to be part of. Ruby is a 6year old ex breeder rescue King Charles Cavalier. She is loving building trust and respect with her new leaders speaking dog. Well done and I look forward to the onward journey.
30th April 2025 - Philippa Dakin
Philippa dealt with Chewing, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Separation anxiety
We had the pleasure of working with Phillipa from Bark Busters for behaviour training with our dog, Alfie, and we couldn’t be more impressed. Phillipa was outstanding—she explained everything clearly and took the time to demonstrate each technique before we practiced it ourselves. The improvement in Alfie’s behaviour after just the first session was dramatic. Since then, Phillipa has continued to stay in touch, offering valuable advice and feedback along the way. We highly recommend Phillipa and Bark Busters to anyone seeking effective, professional behaviour training for their dog.
Trainer note from Philippa
Great to train with you and Alfie a handsome 1 year old Staffi. Helping with Separation Anxiety, boundaries, recall, lead walking and jumping. He responded so well. Good job all around. I look forward to supporting you in training in the future.
Great to train with you and Alfie a handsome 1 year old Staffi. Helping with Separation Anxiety, boundaries, recall, lead walking and jumping. He responded so well. Good job all around. I look forward to supporting you in training in the future.
29th April 2025 - Philippa Dakin
It was absolutely the best decision ever to engage Phillipa from Bark Busters. Phillipa arrived on time, and we started working with her and our dog straight away. Huge differences were made with our poodle in the first 15 minutes, and we learnt so much over our first session. As soon as Phillipa began to interact with our dog I knew we were in the hands of a complete professional who cared deeply about the outcomes we needed and the welfare of our dog. My partner and I learned so much! We gained the confidence we needed and now have a much better understanding of how our dog thinks and how to train our dog using simple tools and commands. I feel like we have a completely different dog now in the best possible way. We love him and think that he deserves to live to his best and happiest life. Thank you Phillipa for showing us the way with care!
If you feel life could be better with your dog, take the next step with Bark Busters and Phillipa.
Trainer note from Philippa
Mallee a 5 year old Miniature poodle had a great time at his Bark Busters training. He is loving his owners speaking dog and being retired from running the show. Lots more time now to relax, chill out and enjoy life. Thank you for inviting Bark Busters to help with his behaviors. Well done to his excellent good kind leaders.
Mallee a 5 year old Miniature poodle had a great time at his Bark Busters training. He is loving his owners speaking dog and being retired from running the show. Lots more time now to relax, chill out and enjoy life. Thank you for inviting Bark Busters to help with his behaviors. Well done to his excellent good kind leaders.
12th April 2025 - Philippa Dakin
Philippa dealt with Jumping up, Puppy management
Only 4 days later and Sammy is already showing big improvements in her door manners and in not jumping up. Early days but confident we can get there now and having an on call support service is so good.
Trainer note from Philippa
A pleasure to train with you and Sammy the Bark Busters way. Beautiful 12 month old Labrador. So great to see the improvements now after her second follow up session. She loves the new clear leadership. Well done and keep up the good training. Helping with visitor manners, jumping, licking, recall loose lead walking and more.
A pleasure to train with you and Sammy the Bark Busters way. Beautiful 12 month old Labrador. So great to see the improvements now after her second follow up session. She loves the new clear leadership. Well done and keep up the good training. Helping with visitor manners, jumping, licking, recall loose lead walking and more.
19th March 2025 - Philippa Dakin
Philippa dealt with Barking, Hyperactivity, Pulling, Recall
It’s a bit early to answer some of your question accurately, as it has only been four days since our first consultation
Trainer note from Philippa
Good to see Banjo a 4y 6m old German Shepherd X Siberian Husky rescue responding and enjoying the training. Put the training into daily practice and I look forward to the next session. We are always here to support. He loves his pack leader speaking dog with him!
Good to see Banjo a 4y 6m old German Shepherd X Siberian Husky rescue responding and enjoying the training. Put the training into daily practice and I look forward to the next session. We are always here to support. He loves his pack leader speaking dog with him!
6th March 2025 - Philippa Dakin
Philippa dealt with Barking, Separation anxiety, Other
I could not be happier and amazed at the quick change in Bosco's behaviour. Given he is a 4-year-old Jack Russell, I assume I had left it too late to train him. Within an hour I instantly noticed a more responsive dog. The tools and ongoing support have made the training stress-free to apply every day. Philippa was extremely patient and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend.
Trainer note from Philippa
Bosco, a Jack Russell Terrier star. Keep up the good training and speaking dog. Well Done to all.
Bosco, a Jack Russell Terrier star. Keep up the good training and speaking dog. Well Done to all.
3rd March 2025 - Philippa Dakin
Philippa dealt with Aggression, Barking, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall
Wow! Willow has only had one session so far with Philippa and we thought Willow was beyond training but she is a completely different puppy (and we are completely different dig owners!). The change is incredible! Thank you!!
Trainer note from Philippa
Thankyou for choosing Bark Busters to support you in training Willow. I will look forward to the next session. Lovely to meet all of you. Well done in embracing the training and making the difference.
Thankyou for choosing Bark Busters to support you in training Willow. I will look forward to the next session. Lovely to meet all of you. Well done in embracing the training and making the difference.
28th February 2025 - Philippa Dakin
Philippa dealt with Barking, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall
We thought that there was no chance of helping our dog but within an hour our dog was completely changed. We are so impressed with the improvement we have seen. Barkbusters operate differently to normal trainers where they train the owner to communicate with their dog rather than rewarding and training the dog. We have learnt ways to train and help our overreactive dog who wouldn’t listen. We couldn’t be happier with the service we received.
Trainer note from Philippa
Well done to Willow a 14 month Mareema X Deerhound and his pack leaders. Willow responded so well to the training and loved thinking and knowing how to make the right decisions. Definitely putting the right paw forward!
Well done to Willow a 14 month Mareema X Deerhound and his pack leaders. Willow responded so well to the training and loved thinking and knowing how to make the right decisions. Definitely putting the right paw forward!
19th February 2025 - Philippa Dakin
Philippa dealt with Barking, Jumping up, Pulling, Puppy management, Recall
Fabulous behavioural changes after one lesson, clear advice and simple commands really work.
Trainer note from Philippa
Well done to Joanne and Schnauzers Harley and Darcey. Keep up the good training and thank you for inviting bark Busters to help with their behaviour.
Well done to Joanne and Schnauzers Harley and Darcey. Keep up the good training and thank you for inviting bark Busters to help with their behaviour.
5th February 2025 - Philippa Dakin
Philippa dealt with Pulling
Hi Philipa. Colin is going really good. His walking is about 85 percent better. t's early days though. His reaction to other dogs has been great. No barking at them, just a slight pull, but we and are working on that and we won't let him off the hook. It's so much easier to walk him and he is much more relaxed. Thank you again for your knowledge and information.
Trainer note from Philippa
Great to hear that Colin the lovely Cavoodle is learning to walk on a loose lead beside you and not reacting to other dogs. More enjoyable walks for everyone. I am glad to be of help. Keep up the good training.
Great to hear that Colin the lovely Cavoodle is learning to walk on a loose lead beside you and not reacting to other dogs. More enjoyable walks for everyone. I am glad to be of help. Keep up the good training.