Bark Busters Reviews and Customer Testimonials
15th March 2026 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Barking, Hyperactivity, Recall
we found Kelly very professional and wasted no time in showing us how to stop patch from barking so far day 3 it's still working still a long road to go but we feel that he will seceed and so will we .
Trainer note from Kelly
Thanks so much - for a small dog, he was certainly causing a lot of stress with his barking and over guarding. I was thrilled to see Patch respond to our calm and gentle methods, so quickly, at the first lesson, and with consistency, he will continue to become a more relaxed companion. Well done!
Thanks so much - for a small dog, he was certainly causing a lot of stress with his barking and over guarding. I was thrilled to see Patch respond to our calm and gentle methods, so quickly, at the first lesson, and with consistency, he will continue to become a more relaxed companion. Well done!
10th March 2026 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall, Separation anxiety, Sibling rivalry
Kelly has already after lesson 1 been able to assist our family , enabling boundary setting , setting hierarchy in place to deal with behavioural issues and getting us to a calm space
Trainer note from Kelly
Your whole family gets 5 stars! Everyone was at our first session, ensuring there would be consistency, and that everyone knew how the service worked for the benefit of the dogs. Sibling rivalry (fighting between 2 or more dogs in the same home) is terrifying for the owner/s, and once the owners are injured trying to split the fights, it is definitely time for professional help. We've started with base training for your two Frenchies, setting boundaries, providing safe zones, and teaching them that it's all ok! Gentle, consistent, and with loads of love - I am thrilled by your photo updates of the dogs already walking together, and resting in the loungeroom near each other, completely at ease - see you all soon for more fun training!
Your whole family gets 5 stars! Everyone was at our first session, ensuring there would be consistency, and that everyone knew how the service worked for the benefit of the dogs. Sibling rivalry (fighting between 2 or more dogs in the same home) is terrifying for the owner/s, and once the owners are injured trying to split the fights, it is definitely time for professional help. We've started with base training for your two Frenchies, setting boundaries, providing safe zones, and teaching them that it's all ok! Gentle, consistent, and with loads of love - I am thrilled by your photo updates of the dogs already walking together, and resting in the loungeroom near each other, completely at ease - see you all soon for more fun training!
15th December 2025 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Jumping up, Pulling
I’ve seen a huge change since working with Kelly. Rocky is now walking calmly next to me on the lead without pulling, which I honestly didn’t think was possible so quickly.
At home, the difference has been just as big. My housemate’s dog is no longer attacking Rocky and the constant barking has settled right down. The whole house feels noticeably calmer and more balanced.
Kelly’s approach has made a real, practical difference — not just for Rocky, but for our entire home.
Trainer note from Kelly
What a marshmallow! Rocky is a Pocket Bully, and his head is as big as his personality! Such a sweet boy, and for a breed that is often tarred with negative opinions, he is all about the love. But, being able to have control was crucial - thanks so much for inviting us in the help! Door answering? Sorted lesson #1 - as was jumping up, recall, boundary setting and we kick started his obedience journey. The second dog in the home was also assisting with negative behaviours, but Rocky's new found control has certainly worn off onto the 2nd dog, in a good way! His lead walking, dog excitability and recall with distraction were our main lesson 2 focus, and you have really followed everything to the Letter T! Massive well done, huge improvements and I am here to support for the Life of the Dog :-)!
What a marshmallow! Rocky is a Pocket Bully, and his head is as big as his personality! Such a sweet boy, and for a breed that is often tarred with negative opinions, he is all about the love. But, being able to have control was crucial - thanks so much for inviting us in the help! Door answering? Sorted lesson #1 - as was jumping up, recall, boundary setting and we kick started his obedience journey. The second dog in the home was also assisting with negative behaviours, but Rocky's new found control has certainly worn off onto the 2nd dog, in a good way! His lead walking, dog excitability and recall with distraction were our main lesson 2 focus, and you have really followed everything to the Letter T! Massive well done, huge improvements and I am here to support for the Life of the Dog :-)!
30th October 2025 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Barking, Chewing, Digging, Hyperactivity, Puppy management, Recall, Separation anxiety
I didn’t know anything about dogs, and it was really hard to try and manage the pup on out own, and even trying to see some youtube videos made it even more confusing. I’m so happy with the results!! I am beyond happy!!
Trainer note from Kelly
Thanks Teresa for your kind words and feedback! Your whole family have committed to being the best owners for your new Golden Retriever pup, and you've done the right thing by engaging with a trainer early - it has been a pleasure to work with you all. "Normal" puppy issues aren't so normal when you've ever owned a dog! Mouthing, biting, barking, separation issues, recall, toilet training, door manners, obedience - these are all things we focused on at lesson 1 and lesson 2, and for our next lesson, we're heading outside, since he is now fully vaccinated, to start working on lead manners, social skills and road safety. Your Lifetime Support Guarantee also covers you for new problems down the track, so winning! Thanks for being so committed, well done :-)
Thanks Teresa for your kind words and feedback! Your whole family have committed to being the best owners for your new Golden Retriever pup, and you've done the right thing by engaging with a trainer early - it has been a pleasure to work with you all. "Normal" puppy issues aren't so normal when you've ever owned a dog! Mouthing, biting, barking, separation issues, recall, toilet training, door manners, obedience - these are all things we focused on at lesson 1 and lesson 2, and for our next lesson, we're heading outside, since he is now fully vaccinated, to start working on lead manners, social skills and road safety. Your Lifetime Support Guarantee also covers you for new problems down the track, so winning! Thanks for being so committed, well done :-)
12th October 2025 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Recall, Other
Excellent first session
Trainer note from Kelly
Thanks Wendy! Taking on a mature dog can sometimes be tricky, but your love, focus and attention is definitely giving your British Bulldog everything he needs for a calm and fun life! Fear reactivity and growling are very concerning, and it was lovely o see how simple changes made a huge difference to his behavior before the end of the first session - I am looking forward to lesson #2 soon! Well done!
Thanks Wendy! Taking on a mature dog can sometimes be tricky, but your love, focus and attention is definitely giving your British Bulldog everything he needs for a calm and fun life! Fear reactivity and growling are very concerning, and it was lovely o see how simple changes made a huge difference to his behavior before the end of the first session - I am looking forward to lesson #2 soon! Well done!
8th October 2025 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Aggression, Barking, Hyperactivity, Pulling, Recall, Separation anxiety, Toileting
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Absolutely life-changing! Everyone has noticed the dramatic transformation in my 2kg blue chihuahua.
He used to be constantly anxious and stressed — barking, lunging at every dog, losing fur, battling frequent ear infections, and always on high alert outdoors. Walks and cafés were a nightmare; my heart would race every time a dog passed. I avoided elevators, outdoor coffee spots, and couldn’t leave my two chi's at home without complaints from neighbours about the barking and crying.
Then Kelly from Bark Busters arrived — and everything changed!
Within one lesson, a simple command and technique, and a few dietary tweaks worked wonders. His barking was under control immediately after ONE LESSON, and within a month, his skin, ears, and oral health had completely improved.
He’s no longer anxious or stressed. His fur is growing back, his ears are clear, and he’s finally calm and content AND obedient. We can now leave him home alone — no barking, no panic, just peace. And he finally stopped marking everything in the house - as in zero peeing on my furniture, bedding and anything that's new.
Kelly is absolutely incredible — the best trainer we’ve had in seven years and the only one who’s made a true, lasting difference on every level.
Beyond grateful and happy with Kelly. We HIGHLY recommend Kelly, her knowledge is priceless.
Trainer note from Kelly
Thanks Kinga, it was been such a pleasure to work with you both, and your gorgeous Chi's! Whilst we were focused on your delightful male Chihuahua, the small changes made also positively impacted your delicious female Chi as well, so it was a Win-Win! Starting with controlling the barking, anxiety and marking at home, we gently moved into social skills and scene setting, with our most recent revisit lesson at the busy park on the foreshore at Paradise Point - and WOW, what a difference it has made! I am completely grateful for your commitment to the small changes and your existing knowledge was a beacon of light too (no need to re-invent the wheel!) - thank you again for your kind words - seeing the happiness on both of your faces as we walked past allll the dogs, people, scooter, etc, was absolutely joyous! Well done :-)
Thanks Kinga, it was been such a pleasure to work with you both, and your gorgeous Chi's! Whilst we were focused on your delightful male Chihuahua, the small changes made also positively impacted your delicious female Chi as well, so it was a Win-Win! Starting with controlling the barking, anxiety and marking at home, we gently moved into social skills and scene setting, with our most recent revisit lesson at the busy park on the foreshore at Paradise Point - and WOW, what a difference it has made! I am completely grateful for your commitment to the small changes and your existing knowledge was a beacon of light too (no need to re-invent the wheel!) - thank you again for your kind words - seeing the happiness on both of your faces as we walked past allll the dogs, people, scooter, etc, was absolutely joyous! Well done :-)
28th September 2025 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Barking, Hyperactivity
Slowly, Slowly. One step at a time, but we are both feeling positive.
Trainer note from Kelly
Toby such a gorgeous Cavoodle and it has been so wonderful to assist you both with his training. I will continue to support you both with the changes in your lives, to ensure that Toby is always well cared for :-)
Toby such a gorgeous Cavoodle and it has been so wonderful to assist you both with his training. I will continue to support you both with the changes in your lives, to ensure that Toby is always well cared for :-)
24th August 2025 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Barking, Chewing, Jumping up, Puppy management, Recall, Sibling rivalry
Kelly was amazing. We saw a positive change in Coco from the first lesson, most importantly she was obviously a happier dog now that we had unlocked how to communicate with her. We still have a lot of work to do but so far the results have been incredible and we can’t thank Kelly enough for teaching us about Coco’s behaviours. It was so eye opening to learn about how Coco’s minds works and exactly how to effectively communicate with her.
Trainer note from Kelly
Ohh, what a greeting I had at lesson one LOL! Barking, door answering, fear escalations, growling - Miss Coco had it all going on. But! Within minutes of implementing our gentle system, she stopped panicking, started focusing on you both, and learned that she is allowed to relax and be a dog. Since lesson one, there has been successful visitor attendance at your home, dinners, entertaining, and Coco has shown that she can accept new people in, doesn't need to growl and be scared, and her safe zone is hers alone to relax into. A check in follow up has been completed, and lesson three will focus on pre-natal information, how to ensure the dog feels safe before the new arrival, pre-baby training (baby play mat boundaries, etc) - so everyone has a relaxed journey over the next few months. Massive well done, huge improvements!
Ohh, what a greeting I had at lesson one LOL! Barking, door answering, fear escalations, growling - Miss Coco had it all going on. But! Within minutes of implementing our gentle system, she stopped panicking, started focusing on you both, and learned that she is allowed to relax and be a dog. Since lesson one, there has been successful visitor attendance at your home, dinners, entertaining, and Coco has shown that she can accept new people in, doesn't need to growl and be scared, and her safe zone is hers alone to relax into. A check in follow up has been completed, and lesson three will focus on pre-natal information, how to ensure the dog feels safe before the new arrival, pre-baby training (baby play mat boundaries, etc) - so everyone has a relaxed journey over the next few months. Massive well done, huge improvements!
15th August 2025 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Barking, Separation anxiety
Kelly is such an inspiring human. The knowledge is fantastic. I could have sat there all night listening to her. Such an easy going person and helping so much to teach me to train my puppy.
Trainer note from Kelly
Terriers = FUN! Your gorgeous Amstaff is loving, cheeky, and she really needed boundaries. Thanks so much for taking all the information in, and actioning things for the happiness of your new pup and family. Toilet training, mouthing, lead work, focus, separation, howling - all targeted at the first lesson, and at the following 2 lessons we've moved to external training, recall off site and pulling on lead (always great to have a large breed walk at heel!). You've tailored the system to suit your family, and it is great to hear that you're loving your new family member! Well done :-)
Terriers = FUN! Your gorgeous Amstaff is loving, cheeky, and she really needed boundaries. Thanks so much for taking all the information in, and actioning things for the happiness of your new pup and family. Toilet training, mouthing, lead work, focus, separation, howling - all targeted at the first lesson, and at the following 2 lessons we've moved to external training, recall off site and pulling on lead (always great to have a large breed walk at heel!). You've tailored the system to suit your family, and it is great to hear that you're loving your new family member! Well done :-)
5th August 2025 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Barking, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall, Separation anxiety
My dachshund Frankie developed separation anxiety after the passing of our second dog. She would howl nonstop whenever left alone, making it nearly impossible to leave the house, let alone go to work. It was heartbreaking and incredibly stressful for both of us.
Working with Kelly from Bark Busters has been an absolute game-changer. Her calm, knowledgeable approach and tailored training plan gave us real hope. With consistency, patience, and Kelly’s guidance, Frankie now stays home peacefully and sleeps while I’m at work.
It’s been such a relief emotionally—and Frankie’s behaviour overall is better than ever. I can’t thank Kelly enough for helping us get through such a tough time. Highly recommend her to anyone dealing with behavioural issues, especially separation anxiety.
Trainer note from Kelly
Such a sad reason for training, it is so hard for the human to lose a loved pet, but so confusing for the dog, as they don't understand why their BFF is suddenly gone. I applaud you both, in your grief, for putting Frankie's care and welfare first, and WOW, isn't she such a good girl! From fearful, skittish, barking, growling to a lovely Dachshund with a happy wagging tail, who is now listening to commands, will recall when told, and doesn't race out doors like a gremlin. But, the separation anxiety has always been the main focus, and to get the news that she's sleeping the whole day away (lucky girl!) is music to my ears! No food bribes, no harsh shock collars, nothing but training the humans to understand their dog, and creating a much stronger relationship at the same time. I am thrilled to pieces for you both, and I am looking forward to lesson #3, walking in a high dog/people dense park, and managing those beahviours - massive well done, Tim!
Such a sad reason for training, it is so hard for the human to lose a loved pet, but so confusing for the dog, as they don't understand why their BFF is suddenly gone. I applaud you both, in your grief, for putting Frankie's care and welfare first, and WOW, isn't she such a good girl! From fearful, skittish, barking, growling to a lovely Dachshund with a happy wagging tail, who is now listening to commands, will recall when told, and doesn't race out doors like a gremlin. But, the separation anxiety has always been the main focus, and to get the news that she's sleeping the whole day away (lucky girl!) is music to my ears! No food bribes, no harsh shock collars, nothing but training the humans to understand their dog, and creating a much stronger relationship at the same time. I am thrilled to pieces for you both, and I am looking forward to lesson #3, walking in a high dog/people dense park, and managing those beahviours - massive well done, Tim!
3rd June 2025 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Barking, Pulling
Kelly was very insightful in helping us address our dogs behaviour! Her knowledge outside of just the training has been appreciated and we have seen a complete change in our dog.
Trainer note from Kelly
I have a very soft spot for Golden Retrievers, and your adorable boy is simply a big adolescent that was soooo keen and eager to please! Focusing on jumping up, racing doors, pulling on lead - all showed excellent improvements by the end of the first lesson. And the main issue? BARKING! What a booming voice he has! But, with our gentle methods, his brain engaged, and your ability to correct and recall him from the fence, has shown a drastic improvement with his fence barking habits in only a couple of weeks - I am super pleased with the results, and I will see you soon for lesson #3!
I have a very soft spot for Golden Retrievers, and your adorable boy is simply a big adolescent that was soooo keen and eager to please! Focusing on jumping up, racing doors, pulling on lead - all showed excellent improvements by the end of the first lesson. And the main issue? BARKING! What a booming voice he has! But, with our gentle methods, his brain engaged, and your ability to correct and recall him from the fence, has shown a drastic improvement with his fence barking habits in only a couple of weeks - I am super pleased with the results, and I will see you soon for lesson #3!
4th February 2025 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Barking, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Puppy management, Recall, Separation anxiety
Kellie was understanding, patient and encouraging. It was a big step for us to engage outside assistance but I can already see the growth in Mollie.
Trainer note from Kelly
Mollie is the sweetest wee little Cocker Spaniel, that was so much fun to work with! Eager to learn, and willing to focus (with the right tools provided)! Thanks so much for taking a leap of faith and inviting me in to assist with her barking, separation anxiety, pulling on lead, recall and jumping up. She improved within minutes of the practical start of the lesson, and I am looking forward to supporting your training journey with additional lessons, as per our Gold Lifetime Support Guarantee. Love your work, great job!
Mollie is the sweetest wee little Cocker Spaniel, that was so much fun to work with! Eager to learn, and willing to focus (with the right tools provided)! Thanks so much for taking a leap of faith and inviting me in to assist with her barking, separation anxiety, pulling on lead, recall and jumping up. She improved within minutes of the practical start of the lesson, and I am looking forward to supporting your training journey with additional lessons, as per our Gold Lifetime Support Guarantee. Love your work, great job!