Bark Busters Reviews and Customer Testimonials
7th October 2024 - Glen & Maureen Guelfi
Glen & Maureen dealt with Puppy management, Toileting
Glen was amazing. His knowledge and understanding is second to none. The training we got from him on the first lesson for our 4 month old puppy was very effective. She has mastered the tasks given to us really quickly because of his training techniques. We would certainly recommend him to absolutely anyone.
Trainer note from Glen & Maureen
Thanks Cam, glad everything is going so well.
Thanks Cam, glad everything is going so well.
5th October 2024 - Catharina Jeffery
Catharina dealt with Separation anxiety
Thanks so much to Catharina for starting Jendal off with such a simple approach by using canine language! It’s only been 3 days and we can already see a massive difference in his behaviour by setting simple boundaries. The training is so easy to incorporate into our daily activities.
Trainer note from Catharina
Thanks so much for leaving a review, I am pleased to hear that Jendal is doing well, and that it is helping you to settle him in at home and improve his separation anxiety. Looking forward to seeing his progress at your next lesson :)
Thanks so much for leaving a review, I am pleased to hear that Jendal is doing well, and that it is helping you to settle him in at home and improve his separation anxiety. Looking forward to seeing his progress at your next lesson :)
4th October 2024 - Ric Kennedy
Ric dealt with Aggression, Sibling rivalry
Ric was so kind and attentive when dealing with our dogs’ sibling rivalry. We have seen so much progress in the last couple months thanks to his help. We have a better bond with our dogs and we understand them more than ever before. Thank you Ric!!
Trainer note from Ric
Hello Chloe, I'm so happy you have turned your situation around, Sibling rivalry can be a horrible situation to deal with and can often lead to rehoming or euthanising. This is the worst result for any pack/family. This is why we trainers love this work we do, seeing great result like yours, Thank you for hard work and allowing me to assist with your pack, Well done great work Chloe!
Hello Chloe, I'm so happy you have turned your situation around, Sibling rivalry can be a horrible situation to deal with and can often lead to rehoming or euthanising. This is the worst result for any pack/family. This is why we trainers love this work we do, seeing great result like yours, Thank you for hard work and allowing me to assist with your pack, Well done great work Chloe!
1st October 2024 - Emma Reeves
Emma dealt with Barking, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Puppy management, Recall
Emma was wonderful with Gunner explained everything so as to make it understandable, gunner loved her and responded straight away .
Trainer note from Emma
Thanks Jeffrey. It was a pleasure meeting you & Gunner, the Shih Tzu x Tibetan Spaniel, and I am looking forward to checking in on progress at our next session.
Thanks Jeffrey. It was a pleasure meeting you & Gunner, the Shih Tzu x Tibetan Spaniel, and I am looking forward to checking in on progress at our next session.
1st October 2024 - Ken Tran
Ken dealt with Barking, Chewing, Jumping up, Pulling, Toileting
Very happy with the training
29th September 2024 - Catharina Jeffery
Catharina dealt with Aggression, Barking, Chewing, Jumping up, Puppy management, Separation anxiety, Other
Catharina was absolutely fantastic! I noticed an immediate change with my pup, he is now starting to build great habits with the simple plan she has provided. She was happy to work around our schedule which was a massive help. Always happy to answer any questions you have even after the training. It has been a great experience so far!
Trainer note from Catharina
Thank you for leaving a review Soraya, it was great to see Scrim (5 month old Staffy x Mastiff) change from a jumping, mouthing full on pup, to focused and calm just in his first lesson. And continuing to see those changes stick for the long term is where the real achievement is made! Looking forward to our next lesson and building on the training for you. Well done guys!!
Thank you for leaving a review Soraya, it was great to see Scrim (5 month old Staffy x Mastiff) change from a jumping, mouthing full on pup, to focused and calm just in his first lesson. And continuing to see those changes stick for the long term is where the real achievement is made! Looking forward to our next lesson and building on the training for you. Well done guys!!
28th September 2024 - Kath Gnech
Kath dealt with Separation anxiety
On time, pleasant, knowledgeable and professional.
Trainer note from Kath
Thankyou! Separation Anxiety can be a tricky one sometimes but with practise positive outcomes can be achieved. Don't forget to get in touch any time you need further help!
Thankyou! Separation Anxiety can be a tricky one sometimes but with practise positive outcomes can be achieved. Don't forget to get in touch any time you need further help!
27th September 2024 - Catharina Jeffery
Catharina dealt with Chewing, Digging, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall
Has absolutely changed our dog! We weren’t enjoying Max at all. He was destructive and was extremely pull on the lead. From the first session Cat explained everything SO clearly to us. Gave us the exact homework to do until her next visit. On Cats return for the next visit Max is a changed dog. We are really clear on what we need to do and Cat's skills have been next level. We have referred to many friends. We now enjoy our dog!
Trainer note from Catharina
Thanks so much for your review Shelby, Max (18 month old Golden Retriever x Lab/Border Collie) is a real genuine boy, who didn't have his direction yet, and as soon as you gave that to him through the training he has flourished! Great to see a huge improvement in his digging and chewing in the back yard, as it is always hard not knowing what will be ruined when you come home from work, and awesome to see you out and enjoying your walks again! Thanks for referring me and Bark Busters to your friends, it is appreciated so much!
Thanks so much for your review Shelby, Max (18 month old Golden Retriever x Lab/Border Collie) is a real genuine boy, who didn't have his direction yet, and as soon as you gave that to him through the training he has flourished! Great to see a huge improvement in his digging and chewing in the back yard, as it is always hard not knowing what will be ruined when you come home from work, and awesome to see you out and enjoying your walks again! Thanks for referring me and Bark Busters to your friends, it is appreciated so much!
26th September 2024 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Barking, Chewing, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Recall
What Kelly showed us was nothing short of magic. Lily is a very good dog but was quite erratic and barked at everything. After one session with Kelly she bearly barks and only for good reasons. This allows was worth every dollar.
Trainer note from Kelly
Thanks Michael! Lily is a gorgeous little girl, but wow, what a screaming bark she had LOL! When the owners have a home office, a barking dog is a major issue, and of course a high balcony over-looking everything is a perfect set up for a dog to over guard. At lesson one Lily responded like a dream - she was so keen for someone to take the leadership role, it was wonderful to see how quickly she picked things up. And WOW, lesson 2, what a change! No barking as I walked up the driveway, she was polite at the door, no jumping, and so so calm and relaxed. Massive well done to you both, your consistency and the way you have applied the training to your day to day regime has made all the difference. Lily now has 2 FOC sessions of group training to attend, and I'll see you when you're ready! Super job!
Thanks Michael! Lily is a gorgeous little girl, but wow, what a screaming bark she had LOL! When the owners have a home office, a barking dog is a major issue, and of course a high balcony over-looking everything is a perfect set up for a dog to over guard. At lesson one Lily responded like a dream - she was so keen for someone to take the leadership role, it was wonderful to see how quickly she picked things up. And WOW, lesson 2, what a change! No barking as I walked up the driveway, she was polite at the door, no jumping, and so so calm and relaxed. Massive well done to you both, your consistency and the way you have applied the training to your day to day regime has made all the difference. Lily now has 2 FOC sessions of group training to attend, and I'll see you when you're ready! Super job!
26th September 2024 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Aggression, Barking, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Puppy management
After we've been tearing our hair out for 7 months trying to find solutions for our dominant and hyperactive 10-month-old Groodle's behaviour, Kelly had results within 10 minutes of walking in the door, calming our girl down in no time. Kelly explained her approach clearly, before moving to work through the various strategies and exercises to apply with our pooch each day. It was like we had a different dog two hours later and, while she's still testing the boundaries a few days later, there has been a significant breakthrough in how calm she is and, when she does become excited, how quickly we can cause her to come down, all with some simple and effective strategies provided by Kelly. It's also so good to know that we can call Kelly at any time (which I did the next day to clarify a few things) and that it isn't a one-off session. We look forward to continuing to understand how best to work with our girl for everyone's benefit!
Trainer note from Kelly
What a cheeky and happy girl you have! Groodle's can tend to be a handful during adolescence, but she responded like a dream to our gentle and easy training methods. The aim of all training is to have a happy, balanced and well behaved dog, and as your parents care for her regularly, even more so, so no one gets accidently hurt from her being too rough. We focused on jumping up, recall, walking politely and barking, and at the next lesson, we'll show how to control public manners like lunging, dog excitability and pulling on lead. I can't wait to work with you all again soon!
What a cheeky and happy girl you have! Groodle's can tend to be a handful during adolescence, but she responded like a dream to our gentle and easy training methods. The aim of all training is to have a happy, balanced and well behaved dog, and as your parents care for her regularly, even more so, so no one gets accidently hurt from her being too rough. We focused on jumping up, recall, walking politely and barking, and at the next lesson, we'll show how to control public manners like lunging, dog excitability and pulling on lead. I can't wait to work with you all again soon!
25th September 2024 - Ric Kennedy
Ric dealt with Digging, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall, Other
I'm really happy with the training tips and advice from Ric I highly recommend him and his knowledge, my pup and I enjoyed the training so much that I've planned another session with Ric , Rosie and I very much appreciate your help with training
Thanks heaps Ric shall see you again soon
Trainer note from Ric
Hello Shawn, Thank you for your review, it was a great session. I am looking forward to our next one, Rosie is beautiful. It was great to see her walking so well after only a short time with our exercises. See you both soon. Kind Regards Ric
Hello Shawn, Thank you for your review, it was a great session. I am looking forward to our next one, Rosie is beautiful. It was great to see her walking so well after only a short time with our exercises. See you both soon. Kind Regards Ric
25th September 2024 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall
Had my first training session for myself and my 2 dogs on Saturday. Was a very detailed session and quite informative as to how to address some of the issues I am experiencing with my dogs. We then commenced with the dogs behaviours and interactions when people are at my house and I was blown away with how both of my dogs responded to Kelly. I have not seen them respond so quickly as to improving their behaviour, especially when a stranger was present. We ran through a number of lessons which I now am completing with each dog on a daily basis until our next training session. I am seeing and improvement already and this has given me the confidence that this training is going to work. It is early days, but am very happy with how this is going so far.
Trainer note from Kelly
Thanks Allana! Working with rescue dogs, especially when one is terrified, has to be done slowly, calmly and with confidence. You had your girls responding within 5mins of us stepping into the yard, which was wonderful to see. Over the course of your lessons to date, we have shown how to control unwanted barking, fence running, jumping up, door manners and overall confidence - no food, no yelling, no shock collars, just direct and clear training that is easy to implement. Park manners are our current focus, working on coordinating corrections, getting their focus and timing for back lead training to manage dog to dog issues. I can't wait for our next catch up, massive well done, they are so much more relaxed!
Thanks Allana! Working with rescue dogs, especially when one is terrified, has to be done slowly, calmly and with confidence. You had your girls responding within 5mins of us stepping into the yard, which was wonderful to see. Over the course of your lessons to date, we have shown how to control unwanted barking, fence running, jumping up, door manners and overall confidence - no food, no yelling, no shock collars, just direct and clear training that is easy to implement. Park manners are our current focus, working on coordinating corrections, getting their focus and timing for back lead training to manage dog to dog issues. I can't wait for our next catch up, massive well done, they are so much more relaxed!