Bark Busters Reviews and Customer Testimonials
12th November 2025 - Ric Kennedy
From first contact to our first session with Richard Kennedy, it was very comforting to have such empathy and understanding. Can't believe the transformation already after the first session. It's like our Tessa was waiting for us to step up. I was crying after following our trainer's directions and seeing our girl respond like she knew what she had to do. Bloody wish we had done this sooner🙏🏽🐾❤️
Trainer note from Ric
From first contact to our first session with Richard Kennedy, it was very comforting to have such empathy and understanding. Can't believe the transformation already after the first session. It's like our Tessa was waiting for us to step up. I was crying after following our trainer's directions and seeing our girl respond like she knew what she had to do. Bloody wish we had done this sooner🙏🏽🐾❤️
From first contact to our first session with Richard Kennedy, it was very comforting to have such empathy and understanding. Can't believe the transformation already after the first session. It's like our Tessa was waiting for us to step up. I was crying after following our trainer's directions and seeing our girl respond like she knew what she had to do. Bloody wish we had done this sooner🙏🏽🐾❤️
6th November 2025 - Ric Kennedy
Ric dealt with Aggression, Barking, Separation anxiety
Ric came and saved our family. We were at our wits end, but after just 1 session with Ric, our German Shepherd did a complete 180. We have been doing our set training each day and our dog has shown a massive improvement. Thank you Ric!
Trainer note from Ric
Hello Tamara, I knew he would make a huge change he is an amazing boy, he was frustrated and in need of the right communication. Often our dogs are misunderstood and when they achieve and become heard they can instantly change for the better. I'm wrapped you are having great results. Thank you for your review. Kindest Regards Ric
Hello Tamara, I knew he would make a huge change he is an amazing boy, he was frustrated and in need of the right communication. Often our dogs are misunderstood and when they achieve and become heard they can instantly change for the better. I'm wrapped you are having great results. Thank you for your review. Kindest Regards Ric
22nd October 2025 - Ric Kennedy
Nothing less than immediate results with our boy. From the moment he stepped in the door Ric had our dog behaving so differently we were thoroughly confused as to why it had felt so hard to see change before. Highly recommend Bark Busters and Ric.
Trainer note from Ric
Hello Jason, Thank you so much for your great review, I really appreciate it. When we speak dog we make rapid progress. I’m so happy for you all, your boy did so well. See you next session. Thank you. Kind Regards Ric
Hello Jason, Thank you so much for your great review, I really appreciate it. When we speak dog we make rapid progress. I’m so happy for you all, your boy did so well. See you next session. Thank you. Kind Regards Ric
22nd October 2025 - Ric Kennedy
Ric dealt with Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall
Extremely happy with immediate change in our dogs general behaviour
22nd October 2025 - Ric Kennedy
Ric dealt with Barking, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall, Separation anxiety
I am so grateful for the amazing help we received from Ric! He worked wonders with my puppy Cosmo. His approach was calm, clear, and effective. Cosmo has made incredible progress, and I have learnt so much.
Ric not only provided me with the right tools and techniques but also took the time to answer all our questions and gave me the confidence to handle any situation. Cosmo is now more relaxed, and on the road to being well-behaved, and happier than ever!
We can't recommend Ric enough. If you're looking for a knowledgeable, compassionate, and results-driven dog trainer, look no further!
Thank you again and we are looking forward to our next Training Day.
Dot & Dan.
Trainer note from Ric
Hello Dot & Dan Thank you for this wonderful review. I love what I do and to share my passion with dog lovers and hep them love their dogs even more is just brilliant. Cosmo is absolutely beautiful, what a great little fella he is, with our guidance he will become so much more and learn to be a calmer and be a better behaved member of your pack. Keep up the good work and we will see you again in our next session soon. Kindest Regards Ric
Hello Dot & Dan Thank you for this wonderful review. I love what I do and to share my passion with dog lovers and hep them love their dogs even more is just brilliant. Cosmo is absolutely beautiful, what a great little fella he is, with our guidance he will become so much more and learn to be a calmer and be a better behaved member of your pack. Keep up the good work and we will see you again in our next session soon. Kindest Regards Ric
12th October 2025 - Ric Kennedy
Ric dealt with Aggression, Barking, Pulling
Ric explained everything in a very approachable and easy to understand way, and the techniques were easy enough to pick up! Even after 1 session its like we own a different dog! We still have a long way to go but we can already see so many positive changes!
Trainer note from Ric
Hello Charlotte, Thank you for your lovely review. We had a great session, consistency is key keep up the good work and you will both progress in leaps and bounds. See you again soon. Kind Regards Ric
Hello Charlotte, Thank you for your lovely review. We had a great session, consistency is key keep up the good work and you will both progress in leaps and bounds. See you again soon. Kind Regards Ric
9th October 2025 - Ric Kennedy
Ric dealt with Jumping up, Pulling, Recall
It has been a pleasure to meet Ric and to see results from implementing his techniques has given us awesome results, especially with walking our girl Eva. We have looked forward to his visits each time. He has also been very patient with my son and I, having to repeat directions sometimes. It’s been a rewarding experience. Thank u so much Ric.
Trainer note from Ric
Hello Lynette, Thank you for your review, when I was told after your first walk you had returned with tears of joy I was almost teary myself. I love that I can come into peoples homes and help them with their relationship and their dogs well being. I am so happy you are achieving the desired results and a re happy with your investment into Eva's behaviour and future self. I'm looking forward to our next visit, keep up the good work.
Hello Lynette, Thank you for your review, when I was told after your first walk you had returned with tears of joy I was almost teary myself. I love that I can come into peoples homes and help them with their relationship and their dogs well being. I am so happy you are achieving the desired results and a re happy with your investment into Eva's behaviour and future self. I'm looking forward to our next visit, keep up the good work.
4th October 2025 - Ric Kennedy
Ric dealt with Aggression, Chewing, Puppy management
Ric was awesome! Gave me some amazing tips that really helped. Definitely will be calling back for more help
Trainer note from Ric
Hello Vince, Thank you for your review. Your little fella is just starting life and he looks to be on the right path to a great loving future with you. Keep consistent with your lessons and training and he will flourish. Thank you again. Kind Regards Ric
Hello Vince, Thank you for your review. Your little fella is just starting life and he looks to be on the right path to a great loving future with you. Keep consistent with your lessons and training and he will flourish. Thank you again. Kind Regards Ric
22nd September 2025 - Ric Kennedy
Ric dealt with Pulling, Recall, Other
I found Ric was informative and very patient with us. He easily established a bond with Ginger (the dog) There was a lot of information on the day, the notes you supplied after the session really helped.
Trainer note from Ric
Thank you For your review. Ginger is a lovely boy. he will learn he has the brains, Keep up the exercises and we will see you next week. Kind Regards Ric
Thank you For your review. Ginger is a lovely boy. he will learn he has the brains, Keep up the exercises and we will see you next week. Kind Regards Ric
10th September 2025 - Ric Kennedy
Ric dealt with Aggression, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Separation anxiety
On March 15th 2023 I adopted an abandoned 12 month old black German
Shepherd dog. He was a 40 kg big, headstrong, wilful dog who demanded
attention all the time.
I had previously owned 2 Shepherds and thought I was up to the challenge
presented by this one but 2½ years later, despite my constant efforts and
training, I was losing the battle managing his behaviour. The difficult decision
to part with him was a very real dilemma. However I made one last attempt to
keep him and Googled 'Dog Behaviourists' and Bark Busters looked like it could
be helpful.
A few days later we had our first training session with Ric and we made
progress immediately as I learned to 'speak dog' and then to establish my
place as the 'top dog in the pack'. I was shown how to implement techniques
to manage his undesirable behaviour and subsequently his ability to make
good behaviour choices became apparent.
Now after only two training sessions I have a different dog. His behaviour at
home has improved greatly, welcoming visitors nicely is possible, and he is able
to calmly encounter other dogs on our daily walks. A huge change for the
better.
We still have much work to do, and probably always will, but he is becoming
the loving, beautiful companion I so desperately wanted.
Bark Busters has saved us both and I am so grateful to Ric for his valuable help
and guidance. Thank you
Trainer note from Ric
Hello Barbara, Thank you so much for your kind words and this lovely review, I genuinely appreciate your honesty and thoughts. What an Angel Chester is, he truly is in love with you and wants to please you, always wanting to be in your presence. Chester just needed a little guidance and your leadership is just what the doctor ordered. I am so proud of the progress you have both made in such a short space of time, Well done you are putting in the effort and work and it shows. I Can’t wait to see you both again soon 😊 Kindest Regards Ric
Hello Barbara, Thank you so much for your kind words and this lovely review, I genuinely appreciate your honesty and thoughts. What an Angel Chester is, he truly is in love with you and wants to please you, always wanting to be in your presence. Chester just needed a little guidance and your leadership is just what the doctor ordered. I am so proud of the progress you have both made in such a short space of time, Well done you are putting in the effort and work and it shows. I Can’t wait to see you both again soon 😊 Kindest Regards Ric
29th August 2025 - Ric Kennedy
We had a lot of trouble with crate training our puppy. We reached out to Ric from Bark busters and set up a session that week. Ric was kind, patient and taught us so much in just one session. We were blown away with how much progress was made. *Our Hugo is now a happy puppy in the crate and sleeping in our room at night in a safe space with no anxiety or stress from him. Highly recommend!
Trainer note from Ric
*Little Hugo was so scared and just unsure about the crate. With a little encouragement using natural dog techniques and psychology little Hugo would find the crate is actually a great place for him. Thank you Cara for this lovely review, Hugo is so sweet and very loved in your families care I could see you love him very much, he will have a wonderful life. Kindest Regards Ric
*Little Hugo was so scared and just unsure about the crate. With a little encouragement using natural dog techniques and psychology little Hugo would find the crate is actually a great place for him. Thank you Cara for this lovely review, Hugo is so sweet and very loved in your families care I could see you love him very much, he will have a wonderful life. Kindest Regards Ric
24th August 2025 - Ric Kennedy
Ric dealt with Barking, Jumping up, Pulling, Sibling rivalry
Easy person to talk to, great with the dogs very informative.
Trainer note from Ric
Hello Katherine, Thank you for your review. Your two lovely dogs have done very well their first session. I look forward to our next session. Kind Regards Ric
Hello Katherine, Thank you for your review. Your two lovely dogs have done very well their first session. I look forward to our next session. Kind Regards Ric