Bark Busters Reviews and Customer Testimonials
12th November 2017 - Todd Morris
Kye & Todd dealt with Barking, Jumping up, Recall
Philip was very informative and gave us a lot of information to help us out with Clara. Even by the end of the session we were able to see big improvements and the idea of having ongoing support really puts our minds at ease. Looking forward to getting started!
Trainer note from Kye & Todd
Clara is a beautiful 12 month old Border Collie female. Her big issue was barking at everything! She was “on guard “ at their home and had worn a track in the grass along the fence line from her constant patrolling. Besides the constant barking at every little noise, bird or person passing by, her state of hyper alertness is not a healthy way to be. After learning about dog behaviour and communication we got into the lesson and over the couple of hours we saw Clara listen a lot more to her humans. By the end we had success in calling her away from a distracting noise, which was a first. Her calmness had also increased a lot. We’ve more work to do and 15 minutes of daily practice to follow but there’s now light at the end of the tunnel. Well done guys, and Clara!
Clara is a beautiful 12 month old Border Collie female. Her big issue was barking at everything! She was “on guard “ at their home and had worn a track in the grass along the fence line from her constant patrolling. Besides the constant barking at every little noise, bird or person passing by, her state of hyper alertness is not a healthy way to be. After learning about dog behaviour and communication we got into the lesson and over the couple of hours we saw Clara listen a lot more to her humans. By the end we had success in calling her away from a distracting noise, which was a first. Her calmness had also increased a lot. We’ve more work to do and 15 minutes of daily practice to follow but there’s now light at the end of the tunnel. Well done guys, and Clara!
11th November 2017 - Todd Morris
Kye & Todd dealt with Aggression, Barking, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall, Toileting
Really good to spend enough time on the training to get through the exercises and have enough owner corrections.
Trainer note from Kye & Todd
Yes we never rush the lesson! Sue's dog is a Pomeranian male, Ted, about 2 years old who she rescued quite recently. He has been barking up a storm, especially at the neighbours. They have been wonderful and patient but Sue really wanted to curb this barking. Ted also has bitten one son and snapped at the face of another. He was very protective of Sue and didn't like new people entering the home. With a large family of 7 Sue needed much better control of Ted. We saw him respond really well today and Sue was able to call him away from a distraction well. His barking diminished immediately and Sue leant lots of techniques to help with this. He still has a way to go to not bark at the neighbours but Sue saw big improvements today. Well done Sue and Ted!
Yes we never rush the lesson! Sue's dog is a Pomeranian male, Ted, about 2 years old who she rescued quite recently. He has been barking up a storm, especially at the neighbours. They have been wonderful and patient but Sue really wanted to curb this barking. Ted also has bitten one son and snapped at the face of another. He was very protective of Sue and didn't like new people entering the home. With a large family of 7 Sue needed much better control of Ted. We saw him respond really well today and Sue was able to call him away from a distraction well. His barking diminished immediately and Sue leant lots of techniques to help with this. He still has a way to go to not bark at the neighbours but Sue saw big improvements today. Well done Sue and Ted!
5th November 2017 - Todd Morris
Kye & Todd dealt with Barking, Jumping up, Pulling
With a life time guarantee we thought why not give it a go. Our dog has a few little habits which is a bit of a problem pulling on the lead making it hard to walk him, jumping making it hard to be out in the back yard and howling in the morning waking everybody up. Philip was here on time and ready to go. We went through all the techniques to address each of his habits and by the end of the lesson we had a big improvement in each one. Overall very happy with the training and the trainer!
Trainer note from Kye & Todd
Thanks Emma that's a lovely review. Your 2 year old American Staffy male Pablo is a handsome and lovable dog with as you’ve said a few annoying habits. Weighing about 30kg his jumping had to stop. After showing he can walk without pulling was fantastic and his jumping was almost gone by the end of lesson one. Having strategies to stop his 6am howling means that problem has seen it’s day. Well done Emma and Tim! And of course Pablo!
Thanks Emma that's a lovely review. Your 2 year old American Staffy male Pablo is a handsome and lovable dog with as you’ve said a few annoying habits. Weighing about 30kg his jumping had to stop. After showing he can walk without pulling was fantastic and his jumping was almost gone by the end of lesson one. Having strategies to stop his 6am howling means that problem has seen it’s day. Well done Emma and Tim! And of course Pablo!
14th October 2017 - Todd Morris
Kye & Todd dealt with Aggression, Barking, Chewing, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Puppy management, Recall
I can not believe my eyes with how well our first visit from Phil went. Bronson is a completely different dog. The training that Phil provided was so gentle, no physical force what so ever was needed. With a new born on the way our family can not thank Phil enough for his time. We would recommend you to anyone Phil. Thankyou Bark Busters.
Trainer note from Kye & Todd
Bronson is an 8 month young male German Shorthaired Pointer and a very handsome dog indeed. Pretty large already too at about 30kg! Probably going to fill out some more as well. He has a lovely nature but was not being easy to share a home with. He was jumping on guests and the owners, nipping at their hands, arms, legs, clothes and if they didn't give him attention even biting their butts! With a baby due in January this boisterous behaviour would be dangerous. He also stole clothes and anything within reach inside was fair game! Well, within minutes of Lesson 1 Bronson was calm, sitting down, listening, coming when called and his mouth was firmly closed (no nipping or grabbing). Even putting a lead on was easy whereas before he grabbed at it and made it a battle. I left his grateful owners with additional information on introducing their new Bub to Bronson and further written tips on preventing Bad Behaviours. However we could see that Bronson is truly a lovely boy and wanting to please. Well done Aaron & Rachel! And of course big handsome Bronson.
Bronson is an 8 month young male German Shorthaired Pointer and a very handsome dog indeed. Pretty large already too at about 30kg! Probably going to fill out some more as well. He has a lovely nature but was not being easy to share a home with. He was jumping on guests and the owners, nipping at their hands, arms, legs, clothes and if they didn't give him attention even biting their butts! With a baby due in January this boisterous behaviour would be dangerous. He also stole clothes and anything within reach inside was fair game! Well, within minutes of Lesson 1 Bronson was calm, sitting down, listening, coming when called and his mouth was firmly closed (no nipping or grabbing). Even putting a lead on was easy whereas before he grabbed at it and made it a battle. I left his grateful owners with additional information on introducing their new Bub to Bronson and further written tips on preventing Bad Behaviours. However we could see that Bronson is truly a lovely boy and wanting to please. Well done Aaron & Rachel! And of course big handsome Bronson.
10th October 2017 - Todd Morris
Kye & Todd dealt with Aggression, Barking, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall, Sibling rivalry
Very informative, Philip was very calm and gentle from the moment he arrived. Euca and Allen usually bark at strangers but warmed to him immediately. Thanks so much Philip.
Trainer note from Kye & Todd
Euca and her son Allen are Kelpie crosses. 6 and 4 years. Euca was becoming aggressive to strangers and had nipped at a neighbour and the son's girlfriend. Allen was pushy and barked as did Euca. Both pulled on the lead and Euca seemed very nervous. Allen hated storms. At our first lesson we saw both dogs walk with a loose lead, come when called and generally listen better. Strategies for preventing aggression were implemented too. I'm certain both dogs will behave in the future!
Euca and her son Allen are Kelpie crosses. 6 and 4 years. Euca was becoming aggressive to strangers and had nipped at a neighbour and the son's girlfriend. Allen was pushy and barked as did Euca. Both pulled on the lead and Euca seemed very nervous. Allen hated storms. At our first lesson we saw both dogs walk with a loose lead, come when called and generally listen better. Strategies for preventing aggression were implemented too. I'm certain both dogs will behave in the future!
8th October 2017 - Todd Morris
Kye & Todd dealt with Chewing, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Puppy management, Recall, Toileting
Philip was great and he gave us very clear and direct information on great ways to train our puppy Lego. We already can see we have a much calmer and settled puppy.
Trainer note from Kye & Todd
Lego is a female English Staffy pup of about 12 weeks and is gorgeous! She was just a bit whingy, bitey, and wouldn't stay alone or in her crate without lots of noise. We quickly improved these behaviours and saw her settle down. She was a quick learner. We also covered lots of information about socialisation and what are correct ways to play with her. I'll be back soon for further training and we will see her grow into a much loved girl. Thanks so much for allowing me to assist you!
Lego is a female English Staffy pup of about 12 weeks and is gorgeous! She was just a bit whingy, bitey, and wouldn't stay alone or in her crate without lots of noise. We quickly improved these behaviours and saw her settle down. She was a quick learner. We also covered lots of information about socialisation and what are correct ways to play with her. I'll be back soon for further training and we will see her grow into a much loved girl. Thanks so much for allowing me to assist you!
25th September 2017 - Todd Morris
Kye & Todd dealt with Aggression, Barking, Jumping up, Pulling
Very happy with Philip would highly recommend him.
Trainer note from Kye & Todd
Thank you Gai for the vote of confidence. Dezzie is a 9 month young female German Shepherd and she had lunged at and bitten a stranger when out on the lead. She was also becoming more and more aggressive to other dogs on walks. She also barked a lot at any guests coming to the house. We learnt about why she was like this today and set up training to teach Dezzie that she doesn't need to protect her family. It's just not her job any more! She responded very well to our exercises today and her owners, Gai and her son Shane, said she was walking on a loose lead better than she ever had before. I'll be back in a 2 weeks to continue the training. Well done to you all!
Thank you Gai for the vote of confidence. Dezzie is a 9 month young female German Shepherd and she had lunged at and bitten a stranger when out on the lead. She was also becoming more and more aggressive to other dogs on walks. She also barked a lot at any guests coming to the house. We learnt about why she was like this today and set up training to teach Dezzie that she doesn't need to protect her family. It's just not her job any more! She responded very well to our exercises today and her owners, Gai and her son Shane, said she was walking on a loose lead better than she ever had before. I'll be back in a 2 weeks to continue the training. Well done to you all!
19th September 2017 - Todd Morris
Kye & Todd dealt with Aggression, Pulling, Recall
Excellent we can already see improvement in his behaviour.
Trainer note from Kye & Todd
Jack is a handsome 2 year old Rottweiler male who was becoming aggressive to stranger on walks. He had actually snapped at a lady and the owners were getting afraid to walk him. The above comments are after a week's training so it's great to see immediate improvements! He is a lovely boy, just needed to know that strangers are not for him to worry about!
Jack is a handsome 2 year old Rottweiler male who was becoming aggressive to stranger on walks. He had actually snapped at a lady and the owners were getting afraid to walk him. The above comments are after a week's training so it's great to see immediate improvements! He is a lovely boy, just needed to know that strangers are not for him to worry about!
19th September 2017 - Todd Morris
Kye & Todd dealt with Barking, Jumping up, Toileting
Two weeks after our Italian Greyhound Frankie's first lesson, she has greatly improved! The techniques that Philip taught us (which are gentle and simple!) have really helped Frankie to become a much calmer dog. Her barking has become an almost non-issue and her toilet habits have transformed. The training is simple and easy to stick to - which makes it easy for the dogs and humans involved.
Trainer note from Kye & Todd
Thank you Lauren for your praise of Bark Busters' methods. Yes they are simple, humane and easy for dogs and their humans to learn and implement. Well done to darling Frankie who is a 3 year old rescued Italian Greyhound. She was toileting in the apartment after a move from a townhouse with a garden to a unit with a balcony. She was also barking lots at the passing parade (the unit is next to a school so there were lots of passing paraders!) She has a sibling, Leo, who is also an Italian Greyhound, of about 2 years of age, who has also improved his behaviour by being Frankie's new manners. Thank you for allowing me to help you.
Thank you Lauren for your praise of Bark Busters' methods. Yes they are simple, humane and easy for dogs and their humans to learn and implement. Well done to darling Frankie who is a 3 year old rescued Italian Greyhound. She was toileting in the apartment after a move from a townhouse with a garden to a unit with a balcony. She was also barking lots at the passing parade (the unit is next to a school so there were lots of passing paraders!) She has a sibling, Leo, who is also an Italian Greyhound, of about 2 years of age, who has also improved his behaviour by being Frankie's new manners. Thank you for allowing me to help you.
16th September 2017 - Todd Morris
Kye & Todd dealt with Barking, Jumping up, Recall
A lot to take in. But looking forward to commencing the homework. Can see already how this is going to work.
Trainer note from Kye & Todd
Yes there is a bit in the first lesson! We cover lots of ground including how dogs communicate. Evie is a 10 month old Spoodle puppy and very cute indeed. She was barking at everything and stealing items including reading glasses and tv remote controls! Not good. We saw terrific improvements immediately and she was calmer already. I'm looking forward to our further lessons and teaching you all to #speakdog some more.
Yes there is a bit in the first lesson! We cover lots of ground including how dogs communicate. Evie is a 10 month old Spoodle puppy and very cute indeed. She was barking at everything and stealing items including reading glasses and tv remote controls! Not good. We saw terrific improvements immediately and she was calmer already. I'm looking forward to our further lessons and teaching you all to #speakdog some more.
4th September 2017 - Todd Morris
Kye & Todd dealt with Barking, Toileting
Philip was excellent and really helped us with our Italian Greyhound, Frankie. The lesson was great and he taught us some great tips to deal with Frankie. She's a completely different dog.
Trainer note from Kye & Todd
Frankie is a gorgeous 3 year old female and her main issue was toileting inside the new apartment. After a recent move from a townhouse with a lawn to an apartment with a balcony her toilet habits had gone away. She was now often wee-ing inside overnight, and if left alone she would leave a deposit somewhere! She also reacted a little aggressively sometimes towards dogs when out walking. Her family also have a male Italian Greyhound Leo who is pretty well behaved and toilets appropriately. Frankie's recall (coming when called) needed work too. Well, in just the first lesson of around 2+ hours she was coming when called every time. She also showed great focus on her humans and they learnt why she is wee-ing and how to overcome her bad habits. Over the coming days we expect to see her toileting improve. I'll be back in 2 weeks to check on her progress.
Frankie is a gorgeous 3 year old female and her main issue was toileting inside the new apartment. After a recent move from a townhouse with a lawn to an apartment with a balcony her toilet habits had gone away. She was now often wee-ing inside overnight, and if left alone she would leave a deposit somewhere! She also reacted a little aggressively sometimes towards dogs when out walking. Her family also have a male Italian Greyhound Leo who is pretty well behaved and toilets appropriately. Frankie's recall (coming when called) needed work too. Well, in just the first lesson of around 2+ hours she was coming when called every time. She also showed great focus on her humans and they learnt why she is wee-ing and how to overcome her bad habits. Over the coming days we expect to see her toileting improve. I'll be back in 2 weeks to check on her progress.
30th August 2017 - Todd Morris
Kye & Todd dealt with Barking, Chewing, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall, Sibling rivalry
Philip came to train us so that our new puppy would be able to have her excessive barking and chewing issues dealt with in a natural way.
Trainer note from Kye & Todd
Bella is a 7 month old Japanese Spitz puppy who was barking at shadows, at the TV and every noise from outside the house. She also jumped on everyone all the time, and she wouldn't come when called. Her humans love her very much and learned to "speak dog" just a little, so they can correct her barking. She also used to go crazy with the broom and vacuum. All these behaviours were dealt with and she is much quieter already. I will see her again soon and we will continue her Bark Buster's training in walking on the lead. She's a super cute little ball of white love!
Bella is a 7 month old Japanese Spitz puppy who was barking at shadows, at the TV and every noise from outside the house. She also jumped on everyone all the time, and she wouldn't come when called. Her humans love her very much and learned to "speak dog" just a little, so they can correct her barking. She also used to go crazy with the broom and vacuum. All these behaviours were dealt with and she is much quieter already. I will see her again soon and we will continue her Bark Buster's training in walking on the lead. She's a super cute little ball of white love!