Bark Busters Reviews and Customer Testimonials
1st September 2025 - Glen & Maureen Guelfi
Glen & Maureen dealt with Aggression, Barking, Chewing, Digging, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Puppy management, Separation anxiety, Toileting
Testimonial for Bark Busters and Maureen Guelfi
Over the years, I’ve had the pleasure of raising many dogs, but none quite like the beautiful and spirited Coco. He's an independent pup with a strong personality and a tendency to "rule the roost." When the peace in my home—my sanctuary—began to feel disrupted, I knew it was time to seek professional help.
Bark Busters was my first choice, as I had a positive experience with them in the early 2000s. At that time, we had a German Shepherd named Duke, and a friend of my husband's recommended Bark Busters. Although I wasn’t personally involved in Duke's training, the transformation was remarkable—he became an obedient, well-mannered family companion.
Last week, Coco met Maureen Guelfi for the first time, and the change in his behavior has already been incredible. Maureen helped me understand that Coco was confused by my lack of leadership, and she patiently taught me how to take control in a calm and confident way.
Thanks to Maureen's guidance, Coco is now so much easier to manage, and the sense of peace in my home has been fully restored. I’m looking forward to our next session and continuing this journey with Maureen and Bark Busters.
Sincerely
Kim Knott
Trainer note from Glen & Maureen
Awww, thank you Kim, and Coco will only continue to flourish under your leadership, Great work.
Awww, thank you Kim, and Coco will only continue to flourish under your leadership, Great work.
29th August 2025 - Catharina Jeffery
Catharina dealt with Aggression, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall, Separation anxiety
Cat was an exceptional trainer and has helped tremendously with our Nelson’s behaviour. He has gone from being anxious and needy to calm and relaxed in less than 2 weeks. Cat was super knowledgeable and answered every question we had for her and my partner and I both left feeling confident who’s hands our dog was in. The training was easy to understand and had quick effect. We look forward to seeing how Nelson responds over time as the brief period we’ve been seeing Cat we have noticed massive changes in him already
Trainer note from Catharina
It was such a pleasure to work with you both and Nelson, thank you for your review. Seeing how much work you had put into Nelson's training in your first 2 weeks was fantastic and the results have spoken for themselves. He was 100% calmer, he was happier, and much more relaxed. You have turned his aggressive behaviour right around as well as his pulling, jumping and pushy attention seeking behaviour. Well done guys!!
It was such a pleasure to work with you both and Nelson, thank you for your review. Seeing how much work you had put into Nelson's training in your first 2 weeks was fantastic and the results have spoken for themselves. He was 100% calmer, he was happier, and much more relaxed. You have turned his aggressive behaviour right around as well as his pulling, jumping and pushy attention seeking behaviour. Well done guys!!
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
29th August 2025 - Michelle Howell
Michelle dealt with Barking, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall, Toileting, Other
Harry had his first lesson 3days ago and we are already seeing an improvement in his barking problem and taking more notice of our instructions.
Michelle identified his unwanted habits very quickly and explained in detail and demonstrated clearly how to address these.
Trainer note from Michelle
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! Harry is such a sweet Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, and I could see straight away how much you both care about his happiness and wellbeing. It’s wonderful to hear that you’re already noticing improvements in his barking and responsiveness. Your dedication to his training and mental stimulation will make such a positive difference in his lifelong confidence and joy. I’m excited to see Harry continue to thrive with your commitment and consistency!
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! Harry is such a sweet Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, and I could see straight away how much you both care about his happiness and wellbeing. It’s wonderful to hear that you’re already noticing improvements in his barking and responsiveness. Your dedication to his training and mental stimulation will make such a positive difference in his lifelong confidence and joy. I’m excited to see Harry continue to thrive with your commitment and consistency!
28th August 2025 - Glen & Maureen Guelfi
Glen & Maureen dealt with Barking, Digging
Glen was very thorough and friendly. He was also very patient with not only us, but our dogs as well.
Trainer note from Glen & Maureen
Thank you for your kind words.
Thank you for your kind words.
28th August 2025 - Philippa Dakin
Philippa dealt with Jumping up, Pulling, Recall, Sibling rivalry
Both boys have made dramatic improvements in a short time, still room for improvement but they are definitely moving in the right direction
Trainer note from Philippa
Chevy the Red Cattle Dog and Beau the Border Collie did so well. Helping with Distance control, boundaries, visitor manners and lead walking. Well done for embracing the training and great to see both dogs respond so well. The speaking dog journey has begun!
Chevy the Red Cattle Dog and Beau the Border Collie did so well. Helping with Distance control, boundaries, visitor manners and lead walking. Well done for embracing the training and great to see both dogs respond so well. The speaking dog journey has begun!
27th August 2025 - Philippa Dakin
Philippa dealt with Digging, Pulling, Recall, Other
Philippa provided exceptional training skills to help support our 8mth very anxious border collie. She gave clarity and confidence about how to best train our young dog that we saw had an immediate and positive impact on our dog's behaviour.
We have since kept up the training schedule provided and continue to see improvements with obedience and overall reduction in our dog's anxiety.
We highly recommend Philippa from Bark Busters to anyone who wants confidence to invest in their dog's future.
Trainer note from Philippa
Thank you for choosing Bark Busters to help with Dolly's behaviour and training. Well done for welcoming her into your pack. Such a lovely but timid girl. Great to see her responding and building confidence and trust with recall, hands, and her good kind leaders. Keep up the good training and I look forward to the next visit. With Lifetime support we are always here to help with training.
Thank you for choosing Bark Busters to help with Dolly's behaviour and training. Well done for welcoming her into your pack. Such a lovely but timid girl. Great to see her responding and building confidence and trust with recall, hands, and her good kind leaders. Keep up the good training and I look forward to the next visit. With Lifetime support we are always here to help with training.
25th August 2025 - Catharina Jeffery
Catharina dealt with Aggression, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Recall
So impressed with the knowledge Cat has to share and what a huge difference it has made with Shelby so quickly. I am now hopeful that we may get a better outcome than I had anticipated.
Trainer note from Catharina
Thank you for your review Lea-Anne, I am so pleased to know Shelby (2 yo female American Bulldog) is responding to you all and showing you how good she can be. Sibling Rivalry and Dog Aggression can be a bit daunting for owners to take control of, but I am confident with some more training and consistency you will get the results you are looking for and she can be a happy member of the family. Looking forward to seeing your progress at your next lesson.
Thank you for your review Lea-Anne, I am so pleased to know Shelby (2 yo female American Bulldog) is responding to you all and showing you how good she can be. Sibling Rivalry and Dog Aggression can be a bit daunting for owners to take control of, but I am confident with some more training and consistency you will get the results you are looking for and she can be a happy member of the family. Looking forward to seeing your progress at your next lesson.
25th August 2025 - Kye Morris
Kye dealt with Barking, Jumping up, Other
Kye was friendly and provided practical, easy to follow instructions on how to correct my dogs problematic behaviours. My dog is already showing improvement after one lesson.
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
21st August 2025 - Catharina Jeffery
Catharina dealt with Barking, Chewing, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Puppy management, Toileting
Catharina Jeffery (Cat) has been a godsend with my 1-year-old mini-dachshund, Dapple. The diet change, crate training, puppy/dog psychology information etc. has been invaluable in terms of transforming my little fiend into a friend! Thank you, Cat.
Trainer note from Catharina
Thank you for your review Julie, it is a pleasure to be working with you and Dapple, I loved seeing the change in her in just 2 weeks and now hearing that she is settling in her bed overnight and sleeping through, where before she was constantly on the go with chewing, toileting in the house, barking and jumping at all hours of the day and night. I know that you can enjoy her much more now and so can Pip. Thank you for calling me again after working with you and Pip all those years ago.
Thank you for your review Julie, it is a pleasure to be working with you and Dapple, I loved seeing the change in her in just 2 weeks and now hearing that she is settling in her bed overnight and sleeping through, where before she was constantly on the go with chewing, toileting in the house, barking and jumping at all hours of the day and night. I know that you can enjoy her much more now and so can Pip. Thank you for calling me again after working with you and Pip all those years ago.
21st August 2025 - Martin Blattman
Martin dealt with Aggression, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Recall, Toileting
I don’t know what i was expecting going into this but i can say i my partner and i are very impressed with the quick results we have noticed within our dog. From only 1 session alone she is a completely different girl. Martin helped us understand the psychological aspect of everything within the dog and the way they think, which has changed the way we train her. She is clearly more relaxed, calm, and listens to us. We have been keeping up with the training every night and will continue to do so. We are very excited to see Martin again and keep implementing further training. We had Bark Busters recommended to us and i will highly recommend them / Martin in particular to everyone i meet. The money is well worth the outcome and our home has been happier since we decided to get this training.
Trainer note from Martin
Thank you so much for your kind review Chloe. I'm glad Maisie is more relaxed, calm and listening to you both, she's a sweet girl and a pleasure to work with. I'm looking forward to our next lesson, keep up the good work you're both doing. Kind regards, Martin
Thank you so much for your kind review Chloe. I'm glad Maisie is more relaxed, calm and listening to you both, she's a sweet girl and a pleasure to work with. I'm looking forward to our next lesson, keep up the good work you're both doing. Kind regards, Martin