Bark Busters Reviews and Customer Testimonials
19th June 2025 - Philippa Dakin
Philippa dealt with Barking, Jumping up, Pulling, Puppy management
Phillipa is an excellent trainer. She had my puppy tamed in no time.
Trainer note from Philippa
Well done Janiece. Thankyou for inviting Bark Busters to help with training. Great to see you training Henry. He is now retired from training you and happy for the break. Keep up the good training and I will look forward supporting you.
Well done Janiece. Thankyou for inviting Bark Busters to help with training. Great to see you training Henry. He is now retired from training you and happy for the break. Keep up the good training and I will look forward supporting you.
18th June 2025 - Philippa Dakin
Philippa dealt with Barking, Recall
Philippa came to our home on a Sunday morning to help us with advice training our 6 year old, ex breeder, rescue Cavalier Ruby. We had been unsuccessful for over 12 months to stop her barking and understanding our commands. Philippa had Ruby understanding these issues very quickly and we have been able to continue this training ourselves with a little effort each day. We are amazed at her progress!!! Her anxiety also seems to have settled down somewhat too. We would definitely recommend Philippa and Bark Busters to anyone who needs help with their dogs. Worth every dollar we paid!!!
Trainer note from Philippa
Ruby has now found her forever home and great pack to be part of. Ruby is a 6year old ex breeder rescue King Charles Cavalier. She is loving building trust and respect with her new leaders speaking dog. Well done and I look forward to the onward journey.
Ruby has now found her forever home and great pack to be part of. Ruby is a 6year old ex breeder rescue King Charles Cavalier. She is loving building trust and respect with her new leaders speaking dog. Well done and I look forward to the onward journey.
30th April 2025 - Philippa Dakin
Philippa dealt with Chewing, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Separation anxiety
We had the pleasure of working with Phillipa from Bark Busters for behaviour training with our dog, Alfie, and we couldn’t be more impressed. Phillipa was outstanding—she explained everything clearly and took the time to demonstrate each technique before we practiced it ourselves. The improvement in Alfie’s behaviour after just the first session was dramatic. Since then, Phillipa has continued to stay in touch, offering valuable advice and feedback along the way. We highly recommend Phillipa and Bark Busters to anyone seeking effective, professional behaviour training for their dog.
Trainer note from Philippa
Great to train with you and Alfie a handsome 1 year old Staffi. Helping with Separation Anxiety, boundaries, recall, lead walking and jumping. He responded so well. Good job all around. I look forward to supporting you in training in the future.
Great to train with you and Alfie a handsome 1 year old Staffi. Helping with Separation Anxiety, boundaries, recall, lead walking and jumping. He responded so well. Good job all around. I look forward to supporting you in training in the future.
19th March 2025 - Philippa Dakin
Philippa dealt with Barking, Hyperactivity, Pulling, Recall
It’s a bit early to answer some of your question accurately, as it has only been four days since our first consultation
Trainer note from Philippa
Good to see Banjo a 4y 6m old German Shepherd X Siberian Husky rescue responding and enjoying the training. Put the training into daily practice and I look forward to the next session. We are always here to support. He loves his pack leader speaking dog with him!
Good to see Banjo a 4y 6m old German Shepherd X Siberian Husky rescue responding and enjoying the training. Put the training into daily practice and I look forward to the next session. We are always here to support. He loves his pack leader speaking dog with him!
6th March 2025 - Philippa Dakin
Philippa dealt with Barking, Separation anxiety, Other
I could not be happier and amazed at the quick change in Bosco's behaviour. Given he is a 4-year-old Jack Russell, I assume I had left it too late to train him. Within an hour I instantly noticed a more responsive dog. The tools and ongoing support have made the training stress-free to apply every day. Philippa was extremely patient and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend.
Trainer note from Philippa
Bosco, a Jack Russell Terrier star. Keep up the good training and speaking dog. Well Done to all.
Bosco, a Jack Russell Terrier star. Keep up the good training and speaking dog. Well Done to all.
28th February 2025 - Philippa Dakin
Philippa dealt with Barking, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall
We thought that there was no chance of helping our dog but within an hour our dog was completely changed. We are so impressed with the improvement we have seen. Barkbusters operate differently to normal trainers where they train the owner to communicate with their dog rather than rewarding and training the dog. We have learnt ways to train and help our overreactive dog who wouldn’t listen. We couldn’t be happier with the service we received.
Trainer note from Philippa
Well done to Willow a 14 month Mareema X Deerhound and his pack leaders. Willow responded so well to the training and loved thinking and knowing how to make the right decisions. Definitely putting the right paw forward!
Well done to Willow a 14 month Mareema X Deerhound and his pack leaders. Willow responded so well to the training and loved thinking and knowing how to make the right decisions. Definitely putting the right paw forward!
19th February 2025 - Philippa Dakin
Philippa dealt with Barking, Jumping up, Pulling, Puppy management, Recall
Fabulous behavioural changes after one lesson, clear advice and simple commands really work.
Trainer note from Philippa
Well done to Joanne and Schnauzers Harley and Darcey. Keep up the good training and thank you for inviting bark Busters to help with their behaviour.
Well done to Joanne and Schnauzers Harley and Darcey. Keep up the good training and thank you for inviting bark Busters to help with their behaviour.
5th February 2025 - Philippa Dakin
Philippa dealt with Pulling
Hi Philipa. Colin is going really good. His walking is about 85 percent better. t's early days though. His reaction to other dogs has been great. No barking at them, just a slight pull, but we and are working on that and we won't let him off the hook. It's so much easier to walk him and he is much more relaxed. Thank you again for your knowledge and information.
Trainer note from Philippa
Great to hear that Colin the lovely Cavoodle is learning to walk on a loose lead beside you and not reacting to other dogs. More enjoyable walks for everyone. I am glad to be of help. Keep up the good training.
Great to hear that Colin the lovely Cavoodle is learning to walk on a loose lead beside you and not reacting to other dogs. More enjoyable walks for everyone. I am glad to be of help. Keep up the good training.
23rd January 2025 - Philippa Dakin
Philippa dealt with Barking, Chewing, Pulling, Puppy management, Recall
I couldn’t be happier with the service we received and the outcome for our dog Kevin. I was amazed how effective the adjustments we were shown have worked and how quickly they have helped change some of his bad behaviours. I’d strongly recommend Philippa to anyone who is having any problems with their dog, as our experience was great!
Trainer note from Philippa
Great to know you have been able to implement the training to develop the communication and respect to make the changes. Such a handsome German Shepherd boy.
Great to know you have been able to implement the training to develop the communication and respect to make the changes. Such a handsome German Shepherd boy.
21st January 2025 - Philippa Dakin
Philippa dealt with Barking, Recall, Other
Phillipa was professional and honestly an expert in all things dog behaviours. Her recommendations and trainings have helped in a matter of days. I really enjoyed being able to work alongside Phillipa and would recommend her to anyone in need!!
Trainer note from Philippa
Thank you for the opportunity to train with you and Kevin your handsome German Shepherd 12 months old. Helping with recall, loose lead walking, boundaries and calm routines. Keep up the good training.
Thank you for the opportunity to train with you and Kevin your handsome German Shepherd 12 months old. Helping with recall, loose lead walking, boundaries and calm routines. Keep up the good training.
9th January 2025 - Philippa Dakin
Philippa dealt with Aggression, Barking, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Puppy management, Separation anxiety
Philippa is amazing!! She makes everything simple and easy and genuinely cares about helping you and your dog. Cannot recommend her enough. Worth every cent!!
Trainer note from Philippa
Great to see Bambi the lovely Pomeranian learning to relax and look to her owners for leadership and trust. Helping with barking, reactivity, recall, boundaries and loose lead walking. Star of the day! Keep up the good training. Well done!
Great to see Bambi the lovely Pomeranian learning to relax and look to her owners for leadership and trust. Helping with barking, reactivity, recall, boundaries and loose lead walking. Star of the day! Keep up the good training. Well done!
18th December 2024 - Philippa Dakin
Philippa dealt with Barking, Hyperactivity, Pulling, Recall, Separation anxiety
Philippa was the whole package, professional, friendly and obviously knew her ‘dog stuff’. We learned a lot and already the training is making a big difference in our lives.
Trainer note from Philippa
Thank you for inviting Bark Busters to help with your training needs. Beautiful Kelpie girl Sugar was a great pupil and responded so well. I am here to support you all the way.
Thank you for inviting Bark Busters to help with your training needs. Beautiful Kelpie girl Sugar was a great pupil and responded so well. I am here to support you all the way.