Bark Busters Reviews and Customer Testimonials
2nd May 2024 - Kelly McClelland
First visit by trainer was very successful. We learn a lot and Penny responded well to training
Trainer note from Kelly
Gorgeous Penny! Beagles can be a little on the naughty side of the equation, but Penny is a sweet angel dog, so lovely! We were engaged for assistance with changing some undesirable habits, which would impede moving into an apartment. Baying for attention, door answering, pulling on lead and social skills were all the focus at the first lesson - moving house is hard enough, but moving to an apartment is just as stressful on the owner as it is on the dog! At the second lesson I was thrilled with Penny's improvement, and we focused on scene setting for toileting in the new apartment, lift manners, walking, and visitor manners. Lesson #3 will be in the new place, and I am looking forward to making some small suggestions to ensure your new life is calm for Penny, and stress free for yourselves :-)
Gorgeous Penny! Beagles can be a little on the naughty side of the equation, but Penny is a sweet angel dog, so lovely! We were engaged for assistance with changing some undesirable habits, which would impede moving into an apartment. Baying for attention, door answering, pulling on lead and social skills were all the focus at the first lesson - moving house is hard enough, but moving to an apartment is just as stressful on the owner as it is on the dog! At the second lesson I was thrilled with Penny's improvement, and we focused on scene setting for toileting in the new apartment, lift manners, walking, and visitor manners. Lesson #3 will be in the new place, and I am looking forward to making some small suggestions to ensure your new life is calm for Penny, and stress free for yourselves :-)
1st May 2024 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly was absolutely knowledgeable and helpful. We got some very useful tips in what to do and what not to do. Highly appreciate her time and expertise. We were very happy with the session, looking forward to the future session/s and we have been practising and are excited about Tinkerbell's progress with certain behaviours :) Highly recommend Kelly.
Trainer note from Kelly
What amazing owners you both are - your love for Tink is very evident! Super pleased that you enjoyed our first session, and the focus was on barking, separation issues, crate training, lead work and recall. At the second lesson we consolidated the theory side of things, and set new tasks, and I am looking forward to seeing you all at your two free group training sessions soon! Great job!!
What amazing owners you both are - your love for Tink is very evident! Super pleased that you enjoyed our first session, and the focus was on barking, separation issues, crate training, lead work and recall. At the second lesson we consolidated the theory side of things, and set new tasks, and I am looking forward to seeing you all at your two free group training sessions soon! Great job!!
1st May 2024 - Glen & Maureen Guelfi
I was reluctant to have Max trained as I thought it would be stressful for him but his barking was out of control, as soon as I met Glen, I knew Max would be ok. Glen was very informative but most of all Max was ok. The most important thing is I can contact Glen if I have any problems. Small steps, Max is nine but after only two days he is learning to control his barking which was my greatest worry. I’m so glad I took the step to call Glen.
Trainer note from Glen & Maureen
Thank you, I'm so glad he is improving.
Thank you, I'm so glad he is improving.
30th April 2024 - Laura Burton
Absolutely amazing support, knowledge and service! Have been raving about Laura since I first got in touch, and even more so since the first session. Very keen to keep working with her to support my dog in improving her skills and behaviours :)
Also did a session with my family’s dog which was fantastic also!
Trainer note from Laura
Hi Connie, Thank you for the review, it was great to meet you all we will continue with the walking training at our next sessions and ensure that the barking inside the house is still under control. Keep up the good work. Laura
Hi Connie, Thank you for the review, it was great to meet you all we will continue with the walking training at our next sessions and ensure that the barking inside the house is still under control. Keep up the good work. Laura
29th April 2024 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly is an absolute dog whisperer. She is so full of knowledge & opened our eyes up to things we would never had thought about. Both our dogs responded straight away to the training. My partner & I were almost hopeless with what to do with our two, with constant fighting which just kept getting more aggressive & more constant, though just after the first session with Kelly & implementing the things she taught us & the training they are both like different dogs & have hardly fought since. We couldn't recommend Kelly enough! We were hesitant to try a another dog trainer again after bad experiences with past trainers but we are so grateful we did as Kelly is worth her weight in gold.
Trainer note from Kelly
Thank you for your kind review! Your British Bulldogs are so delicious! But, when larger breeds fight, it is absolutely terrifying for the owners. It was really important for you both to learn that you hadn't done anything wrong, it was more that the human way of looking at things, causes confusion for the dogs. Once we started their training, both dogs relaxed almost straight away, the jumping up stopped, their barking went to minimal very quickly, and the safety measures for food were introduced and proved to be easy, and maintainable. Thanks for being so open to small changes, they were different, happy, smiling puppies at lesson 2, I was thrilled to pieces with their relaxed demeanor and your level of calm control. Well done!!
Thank you for your kind review! Your British Bulldogs are so delicious! But, when larger breeds fight, it is absolutely terrifying for the owners. It was really important for you both to learn that you hadn't done anything wrong, it was more that the human way of looking at things, causes confusion for the dogs. Once we started their training, both dogs relaxed almost straight away, the jumping up stopped, their barking went to minimal very quickly, and the safety measures for food were introduced and proved to be easy, and maintainable. Thanks for being so open to small changes, they were different, happy, smiling puppies at lesson 2, I was thrilled to pieces with their relaxed demeanor and your level of calm control. Well done!!
28th April 2024 - Kath Gnech
Abbey is responding really well to bahhh….she is walking well on the new lead and I put her bed in the car and she is now as quiet as a church mouse and is MUCH more relaxed. I can even go to the shower and loo alone and can go to the garage without her following me…I am extremely happy thanks to you…
Trainer note from Kath
Thank you for your 5 star review! I was very happy to see Abby responding so quickly during our lesson - Separation anxiety requires the right approach to understand how to help your dog and Abby is now well on her way to being a much calmer, relaxed little girl. Plus the bonus is a calmer dog settles the barking too!
Thank you for your 5 star review! I was very happy to see Abby responding so quickly during our lesson - Separation anxiety requires the right approach to understand how to help your dog and Abby is now well on her way to being a much calmer, relaxed little girl. Plus the bonus is a calmer dog settles the barking too!
28th April 2024 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly made me feel very capable with all of the techniques she showed me. She was extremely welcoming and explained everything very thoroughly!
Trainer note from Kelly
And isn't your Cavalier x the most adorable wee pup, so much fun! Cosmo is super smart, and once shown the right method, he picked it up instantly! Being in a gated community, it is so important to control barking, pulling on lead, and recall - thank you for being such an amazing and responsible dog owner :-). His toileting has improved, and at lesson 2, we'll work on his fence running and social skills (excitability), without squashing his gorgeous personality. Well done!
And isn't your Cavalier x the most adorable wee pup, so much fun! Cosmo is super smart, and once shown the right method, he picked it up instantly! Being in a gated community, it is so important to control barking, pulling on lead, and recall - thank you for being such an amazing and responsible dog owner :-). His toileting has improved, and at lesson 2, we'll work on his fence running and social skills (excitability), without squashing his gorgeous personality. Well done!
27th April 2024 - Catharina Jeffery
Training is great for him
Trainer note from Catharina
Thanks for leaving a review Judd! I loved seeing the change in Kash (13 month old Blue Heeler) within that lesson. He calmed down so much as soon as you started to work with him and I could see him wanting to please you in every step. So happy that you don't have worry about his barking now that you are putting the training in place, and that his recall and lead training started to show improvement even from the first lesson. I look forward to seeing his progress at your next session.
Thanks for leaving a review Judd! I loved seeing the change in Kash (13 month old Blue Heeler) within that lesson. He calmed down so much as soon as you started to work with him and I could see him wanting to please you in every step. So happy that you don't have worry about his barking now that you are putting the training in place, and that his recall and lead training started to show improvement even from the first lesson. I look forward to seeing his progress at your next session.
27th April 2024 - Tanja Veljanoski
I would like to express my gratitude to Tanja and Bark Busters for the incredible training. I've had my Bull Terrier Toddy since he was a baby, and he's an amazing, beautiful dog. The only problem we have is that our neighbours aggravate him intentionally and he has been reported to the council for barking. He's only 15 months old and he responded to the training amazingly! It really worked for his barking issue. The training also helped with his obedience, recall, jumping and pulling. Tanja is such a lovely lady and so proffesional. She took the time to explain every step of the training and I was so impressed with how calm Toddy was, I've never seen him follow instructions like that. I'm so happy with this training and looking forward to applying it daily.
Trainer note from Tanja
Thank you so much for this incredible review Nick! It was a pleasure working with you and Toddy and I'm so happy that we have achieved the desired outcome. I love Toddy's energy and character, he's a beautiful dog! Feel free to contact me anytime for advice. Kindly, Tanja
Thank you so much for this incredible review Nick! It was a pleasure working with you and Toddy and I'm so happy that we have achieved the desired outcome. I love Toddy's energy and character, he's a beautiful dog! Feel free to contact me anytime for advice. Kindly, Tanja
27th April 2024 - Catharina Jeffery
Very professional, excellent knowledge, very good suggestions. By the time Cat left dog was already behaving better.
Trainer note from Catharina
Thank you so much for leaving a review Lorraine! It was great working with you both and Poppy (Kelpie x) and Lilly (Jack Russell x) to help them become more relaxed at home and out on your walks. It was great to see the barking stop instantly, and to see Poppy walking on a loose lead with distractions that would have normally set her off to react. I look forward to working with you to help her dog reactivity issues further in your next lesson. Well done!
Thank you so much for leaving a review Lorraine! It was great working with you both and Poppy (Kelpie x) and Lilly (Jack Russell x) to help them become more relaxed at home and out on your walks. It was great to see the barking stop instantly, and to see Poppy walking on a loose lead with distractions that would have normally set her off to react. I look forward to working with you to help her dog reactivity issues further in your next lesson. Well done!
24th April 2024 - Laura Burton
I have had one session with Laura and I have already had massive success with my anxious and timid dog Lulu. Lulu would bark non-stop and be aggressive towards strangers entering our home, regularly resource guards, as well as being extremely stubborn on walks (her way or the highway). Laura was empathetic towards naughty Lulu in our first home visit, and gave me and my family valuable advice and training techniques. It has not even been a week yet and I have already noticed a massive improvement, she is no longer barking aggressively when someone knocks on our door or hears someone outside, has stopped resource guarding the staircase, AND finally went on a walk with me on her own without pulling or sitting down constantly!! I can’t wait to see how far Lulu goes with the help of Laura, I am feeling optimistic and so very pleased with her training!! 100000% recommend.
Trainer note from Laura
Hi Lacey, thank you for the review it was great working with you all and so I am pleased that Lulu is responding well, with her being timid she will be a much happier knowing now that she does not have to be the Leader. I am looking forward to our next session and keep up the good work.
Hi Lacey, thank you for the review it was great working with you all and so I am pleased that Lulu is responding well, with her being timid she will be a much happier knowing now that she does not have to be the Leader. I am looking forward to our next session and keep up the good work.
23rd April 2024 - Jakob Mandalinic
Jakob was so helpful and knowledgeable. We were very stressed before Jakob helped us. Now our 8-month-old puppy is calm and listens to us. We are now more relaxed and able to enjoy time with our puppy.
Trainer note from Jakob
Lynette. Thank you for choosing Bark Busters Australia. It was a pleasure to work with your family and particularly Arlo. In some cases there are issues that can effect a dogs behaviour which is not directly linked to the environment at home but rather an external situation. I believe this is one such case. However we are always learning and Arlo is still learning considering his young age. You demonstrated great leadership skills when I arrived and in our time together, we just had to iron out a few minor issues and that we will continue to work on moving forward. You have a wonderful puppy there and a wonderful family and I can only see a bright future for Arlo encapsulated in the love and care that he receives from you all! I look forward to our next session as we continue the journey in the way of the dog. Much appreciated really!!
Lynette. Thank you for choosing Bark Busters Australia. It was a pleasure to work with your family and particularly Arlo. In some cases there are issues that can effect a dogs behaviour which is not directly linked to the environment at home but rather an external situation. I believe this is one such case. However we are always learning and Arlo is still learning considering his young age. You demonstrated great leadership skills when I arrived and in our time together, we just had to iron out a few minor issues and that we will continue to work on moving forward. You have a wonderful puppy there and a wonderful family and I can only see a bright future for Arlo encapsulated in the love and care that he receives from you all! I look forward to our next session as we continue the journey in the way of the dog. Much appreciated really!!