Bark Busters Reviews and Customer Testimonials
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.
28th January 2025 - Philippa Dakin
Philippa dealt with Barking, Chewing, Digging, Jumping up, Pulling, Puppy management, Recall
While it's been a week since Winston and I had our first session the changes have been great. The main reason for seeing Philippa was Winston's barking and this has reduced dramatically, I'm able to control this very quickly and easily. Winston is also good now with opening the baby gates and doors to other areas of the house, he now sits and waits for me to say yes. We do still need to do work on this when he's excited and we have visitors, especially is Aunty and cousins who are just as excited to see him. Winston is a a cocker who wants what he wants so recall, jumping and mouthing are something we still need to work on but I'm confident that we'll ace these as well with Philippa's support.
Trainer note from Philippa
Lovely to be able to help Winston a 5 month old Cocker Spaniel with his behavior and helping reduce unnecessary barking. I look forward to supporting you in training in the future. Keep up the good work!
Lovely to be able to help Winston a 5 month old Cocker Spaniel with his behavior and helping reduce unnecessary barking. I look forward to supporting you in training in the future. Keep up the good work!
23rd January 2025 - Philippa Dakin
Philippa dealt with Barking, Chewing, Pulling, Puppy management, Recall
I couldn’t be happier with the service we received and the outcome for our dog Kevin. I was amazed how effective the adjustments we were shown have worked and how quickly they have helped change some of his bad behaviours. I’d strongly recommend Philippa to anyone who is having any problems with their dog, as our experience was great!
Trainer note from Philippa
Great to know you have been able to implement the training to develop the communication and respect to make the changes. Such a handsome German Shepherd boy.
Great to know you have been able to implement the training to develop the communication and respect to make the changes. Such a handsome German Shepherd boy.
21st January 2025 - Philippa Dakin
Philippa dealt with Barking, Recall, Other
Phillipa was professional and honestly an expert in all things dog behaviours. Her recommendations and trainings have helped in a matter of days. I really enjoyed being able to work alongside Phillipa and would recommend her to anyone in need!!
Trainer note from Philippa
Thank you for the opportunity to train with you and Kevin your handsome German Shepherd 12 months old. Helping with recall, loose lead walking, boundaries and calm routines. Keep up the good training.
Thank you for the opportunity to train with you and Kevin your handsome German Shepherd 12 months old. Helping with recall, loose lead walking, boundaries and calm routines. Keep up the good training.