Bark Busters Reviews and Customer Testimonials
3rd December 2024 - Michelle Howell
Michelle dealt with Barking, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Sibling rivalry, Other
Michelle was wonderful. She knew exactly what she was talking about and helped us with the issues we were having with our dog. It has been a week since lesson 1 and our dog has made massive improvements already
Trainer note from Michelle
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm thrilled to hear about your progress with your confident Border Collie after just one week. It was a pleasure working with you and your dog, and I'm excited to see how far you both will go. Keep up the great work, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you need any further guidance! 😊🐾
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm thrilled to hear about your progress with your confident Border Collie after just one week. It was a pleasure working with you and your dog, and I'm excited to see how far you both will go. Keep up the great work, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you need any further guidance! 😊🐾
2nd December 2024 - Laura Burton
Laura dealt with Aggression, Barking
We’re very pleased with Laura and the friendly and professional approach to the training. We would not hesitate to recommend Laura.
1st December 2024 - Glen & Maureen Guelfi
Glen & Maureen dealt with Aggression, Barking, Hyperactivity, Pulling, Recall
We can finally relax whilst walking our Teddy. We adopted Teddy when he was 4 years old, and he struggled with seeing other dogs and walking on the lead. After Glen came to our house, he has Teddy under control in minutes. Whilst we are still learning the techniques, Teddy is much easier to handle, and we are over the moon.
In addition, we went to one of Glens dog meet ups in the park. Our Teddy displayed the behaviours we spoke to Glen about, and again - fixed within minutes. Highly recommend seeing Glen to get to know your dog better!
Trainer note from Glen & Maureen
Thank you very much, So glad that Teddy is learning & listening.
Thank you very much, So glad that Teddy is learning & listening.
1st December 2024 - Ken Tran
Ken dealt with Aggression, Barking, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall, Separation anxiety
Ken was very calm and patient with us as dog owners. He explained and demonstrated the strategies and allowed enough time for us to practice under his guidance and coaching.
27th November 2024 - Laura Burton
Laura dealt with Aggression, Pulling, Separation anxiety
Laura is a wealth of information. Not patronising, but informative and clear. She got our boy Lemmy listening to her in minutes, and that helped me see immediately that I can command using similar behaviour. Lemmy has issues pining in the car on the way to a walk, and reacting aggressively to other dogs. Laura is helping us see the triggers and desensitise Lemmy. Its comforting to know that Laura is there to help.
27th November 2024 - Laura Burton
Laura dealt with Barking, Hyperactivity, Pulling, Other
Laura was fantastic with my dogs. I have a stubborn jack russell and a people pleasing whippet. I have not managed to get the respect of my jack russell until Laura taught me a few tricks that worked straight away! The tips were easy, and practical.
Highly recommend Laura, and bark busters.
26th November 2024 - Glen & Maureen Guelfi
My partner and I have a Maltese Shih Tzu and Cavoodle. We booked in with Bark Busters in hopes of establishing toilet training, barking behaviours and more. The first session was very informative as we were educated about “dog languages,” correct training techniques, the importance of establishing leadership and more. The session was also very interactive - Maureen showed us training techniques, corrected our techniques, and gave advice in all of our areas of concern. By the end of the session, we saw huge progress with our boys. Maureen was extremely lovely and we had such a positive experience. Highly recommend to any pawrents in need of some assistance!
Trainer note from Glen & Maureen
Thank you, Cecilia, I am so pleased they are doing so well, they are so cute!!!
Thank you, Cecilia, I am so pleased they are doing so well, they are so cute!!!
26th November 2024 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Aggression, Barking, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall
I cannot thank Kelly enough. It has only been a few lessons and the progress has been magnificent.
Tito has been so calm that he no longer reacts to dogs or people walking past the house. I had given up that dachshunds are barking dogs but no.
He is calm enough now that I can take him to a cafe with me and relax. No more pulling on lead which was one of my main problems I had addressed at the start.
Thank you so much Kelly, I cannot wait to see how he will be in a few months time.
Trainer note from Kelly
I will admit to having a soft spot for a naughty Dachshund, LOL, and Tito was so much fun to work with! It can be so embarrassing when your dog barks at the door (and doesn't stop), and is scared of visitors, and runs the fence line like he is on speed! Today was Tito's 4th session, and WOW, what a difference - you have done a stellar job of following through with his 15mins a day of training, and I was SO PROUD of how you walked with him at heel, past other dogs, without any issues at all. Next stop, group training! It will be fun for Tito to do some more social confidence work, and with your 2 FOC sessions, he can come along when you are ready. Thank you so much for allowing me to assist, and I loved my pats and tail wags this morning, he is a darling boy :-). Well done!
I will admit to having a soft spot for a naughty Dachshund, LOL, and Tito was so much fun to work with! It can be so embarrassing when your dog barks at the door (and doesn't stop), and is scared of visitors, and runs the fence line like he is on speed! Today was Tito's 4th session, and WOW, what a difference - you have done a stellar job of following through with his 15mins a day of training, and I was SO PROUD of how you walked with him at heel, past other dogs, without any issues at all. Next stop, group training! It will be fun for Tito to do some more social confidence work, and with your 2 FOC sessions, he can come along when you are ready. Thank you so much for allowing me to assist, and I loved my pats and tail wags this morning, he is a darling boy :-). Well done!
26th November 2024 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Aggression, Barking, Puppy management, Recall
First day and already noticed a massive change in behaviour.
Dinner was prepared without dogs under our feet and boundaries were established. A treat in itself.
Looking forward to tomorrow’s walk with other issues to address.
Thank you Kelly for you insight, looking forward to seeing you again.
Trainer note from Kelly
What a delicious Shepherd pup!!! And I loved my cuddles with Snoop (your older boy), he is so well behaved! Slim on the other hand, what a handful LOL! By focusing on the human body language and timing, as well as adjusting how the dog was being corrected to re-focus and listen to commands, we had him recalling in minutes. It was wonderful to see how relaxed his body language became, soft eyes, relaxed ears, and low wagging tail - he loves to work! We also focused on barking, jumping up and the door issue (always nice to be able to walk in and out of your door without a Shepherd size bouncer blocking your way haha). Slim responded so nicely, and it's great to hear you have regained your kitchen! I am looking forward to improving his external manners at lesson #2, dog to dog work, confidence and calmness in public. Well done!
What a delicious Shepherd pup!!! And I loved my cuddles with Snoop (your older boy), he is so well behaved! Slim on the other hand, what a handful LOL! By focusing on the human body language and timing, as well as adjusting how the dog was being corrected to re-focus and listen to commands, we had him recalling in minutes. It was wonderful to see how relaxed his body language became, soft eyes, relaxed ears, and low wagging tail - he loves to work! We also focused on barking, jumping up and the door issue (always nice to be able to walk in and out of your door without a Shepherd size bouncer blocking your way haha). Slim responded so nicely, and it's great to hear you have regained your kitchen! I am looking forward to improving his external manners at lesson #2, dog to dog work, confidence and calmness in public. Well done!
26th November 2024 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Aggression, Barking, Puppy management, Recall
First day and already noticed a massive change in behaviour.
Dinner was prepared without dogs under our feet and boundaries were established. A treat in itself.
Looking forward to tomorrow’s walk with other issues to address.
Thank you Kelly for you insight, looking forward to seeing you again.
Trainer note from Kelly
What amazing dog owners you both are! Slim's level of obedience is excellent for such a young dog, but being a German Shepherd, you recognised that his fear reactivity had a chance of sending him down the wrong path. Barking at visitors, jumping up, barging doors, lunging and barking on lead at dogs - all identified as issues that needed to be corrected before he gets any bigger. Even though you are both very experienced owners, you were also able to identify what needed changing, once pointed out, and could also see how it made such a change in Slim's behavior at the very first lesson. We love a dog that recalls when told! I can't wait for lesson two, working with distractions and focusing on dog manners, so your walks are enjoyable, and positive. Great job, well done to you both!
What amazing dog owners you both are! Slim's level of obedience is excellent for such a young dog, but being a German Shepherd, you recognised that his fear reactivity had a chance of sending him down the wrong path. Barking at visitors, jumping up, barging doors, lunging and barking on lead at dogs - all identified as issues that needed to be corrected before he gets any bigger. Even though you are both very experienced owners, you were also able to identify what needed changing, once pointed out, and could also see how it made such a change in Slim's behavior at the very first lesson. We love a dog that recalls when told! I can't wait for lesson two, working with distractions and focusing on dog manners, so your walks are enjoyable, and positive. Great job, well done to you both!
26th November 2024 - Todd Morris
Todd dealt with Barking, Chewing, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Puppy management, Recall, Toileting
Our training was very informative and was also adjusted to suit the dog's personality.
25th November 2024 - Philippa Dakin
Philippa dealt with Jumping up, Pulling, Puppy management, Other
We’ve had two fantastic sessions with Philippa, and the difference has been amazing! She came to our home on the weekends, bringing training equipment and providing a clear, engaging session that included a PowerPoint and hands-on strategies.
Philippa helped us with foundational skills like clear communication, managing visitors, loose lead walking, and reactivity. We were able to practice her strategies in real time during a walk in our local area. After each session, she sent detailed summaries and helpful handouts, which have been invaluable.
Before Philippa, we were overwhelmed and getting nowhere with random online resources. Now, we feel confident, less stressed, and have a clear way forward with our Border Collie puppy.
We’re so grateful for her support!
Trainer note from Philippa
It's been a pleasure to help Bowie always put the best paw forward the Bark Busters way! Well done for embracing the training. Such a smart lovely Boy. He is in a great pack and loves the leadership.
It's been a pleasure to help Bowie always put the best paw forward the Bark Busters way! Well done for embracing the training. Such a smart lovely Boy. He is in a great pack and loves the leadership.