Bark Busters Reviews and Customer Testimonials
17th August 2023 - Michelle Howell
Michelle dealt with Separation anxiety
A remarkable turn around in the behaviour after just 1 lesson and several days of regular “homework” given to us by Michelle. Quite a bit of unlearning/re-learning for us as owners go correct bad habits that have crept in over the years, but the regular and consistent practice of the techniques is paying dividends. Looking forward to the next lesson!
Michelle’s approach to delivering the training is patient, good humoured and empathetic, and her knowledge of dog (and owner) behaviours is excellent. Highly recommended!
1st June 2023 - Michelle Howell
Michelle dealt with Barking, Pulling, Recall, Separation anxiety
Michelle – we can not thank you enough for your time spent with us and Archie in Beerwah! We had issues with barking, pulling on the lead and generally needed to reclaim our home. We successfully have boundaries around who goes through the doors and gates first now, we have claimed our bed. We are still working on attentiveness when on the lead but we are making steady progress. We can not thank you enough and thank you for travelling to the Sunshine Coast!
23rd April 2023 - Michelle Howell
Michelle dealt with Aggression, Puppy management
Michelle was excellent from the moment she came in, our dogs have responded very well and we wouldn’t be happier.
Trainer note from Michelle
Introducing a new puppy to the pack can be tricky, I am so glad I had the opportunity to help.
Introducing a new puppy to the pack can be tricky, I am so glad I had the opportunity to help.
29th January 2023 - Michelle Howell
Michelle dealt with Chewing, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Puppy management
Amazing changes just in 1 lesson.
22nd January 2023 - Michelle Howell
Michelle dealt with Jumping up, Pulling, Puppy management, Recall, Other
Michelle spent 4 hours with us going through techniques to help us train Abby. The session was very informative and helped us understand so much more.
Trainer note from Michelle
Thank you for taking the time to review. I am so glad I get to keep working with you to mould Abby is to the dog you want. Puppies need consistency and I am looking forward to watching her grow into an amazing dog.
Thank you for taking the time to review. I am so glad I get to keep working with you to mould Abby is to the dog you want. Puppies need consistency and I am looking forward to watching her grow into an amazing dog.
20th January 2023 - Michelle Howell
Michelle dealt with Barking, Hyperactivity, Jumping up
WOW! WOW! WOW! What can I say. Michelle you are amazing, I am blown away with how my Alfie reacted to the training. Instant results!!! If you are having any issues with your dog/puppy this lady is for you. Explains everything so you can understand. Highly recommended. Thank you for giving me and my neighbours their sanity back
Trainer note from Michelle
Alfie is such an amazing dog. It is so much fun to work with you can him.
Alfie is such an amazing dog. It is so much fun to work with you can him.
12th January 2023 - Michelle Howell
Michelle dealt with Puppy management
Michelle was great! It helped us so much in taking control of Zahra instead of the other way around! Right from the start Zahra listened to her commands. Amazing !
Trainer note from Michelle
Puppies are so cute but Zara definitely redefines the word cute. I am so glad I get to work with her and your great family. Thank you for the kind review
Puppies are so cute but Zara definitely redefines the word cute. I am so glad I get to work with her and your great family. Thank you for the kind review
25th February 2021 - Kelly McClelland
We had a major hierarchy problem within our pack .
We lost our Ridgeback alpha male after 12 years and then introduced a new pup to our other 2 Ridgebacks
Our 5 yr old dog and the new pup did not gel and life was a nightmare. Our 14 month old and new pup were fine.
Our 5 year old struggled with the new dynamics and became aggressive toward the new pup.
One lesson with Kelly and our problem was solved ...issues with my handling of the integration were addressed and rules and regulations set in place. Life became harmonious immediately. After the first lesson the 3 dogs were sleeping on beds in the same room under my supervision.
I have had 8 Ridgebacks and have never had a problem and was at my wits end with this new problem .
With Kelly's support and guidance my issues were sorted...Can't stress enough how Kelly's knowledge is worth its weight in gold. I highly recommend Kelly to anyone having any issues with their dogs.
Kelly is straight forward and get the job done ...A Big Thank You.. Cynthia
Photo showing the 2 enemies sleeping on the same bed ..2 weeks ago full on dog war !!!
23rd June 2020 - Michelle Howell
Michelle dealt with Aggression, Barking, Hyperactivity, Pulling, Recall, Sibling rivalry
I have recently had my second follow-up lesson with Michelle and I am very happy with Hera's progress. Michelle gave me lots of good advice and knowledge to assist me with Hera's problems (which were making us miserable for years!) I really like how bark busters training is more about gaining a mutual respect and trust with your dog. I hope we continue to see improvements in our training and although we have a long road ahead, i can't thank Michelle enough for all of the progress and guidance we have received so far!
Trainer note from Michelle
Hera is everyone's dream dog, confident and intelligent, but with that comes the challenge of keeping her mentally stimulated as well as in check when on the leash. Leanne is doing a marvellous job of taking the lead with you labrador x. It is so exciting to see how far they have come as a team. I am looking forward to our upcoming lessons.
Hera is everyone's dream dog, confident and intelligent, but with that comes the challenge of keeping her mentally stimulated as well as in check when on the leash. Leanne is doing a marvellous job of taking the lead with you labrador x. It is so exciting to see how far they have come as a team. I am looking forward to our upcoming lessons.
24th May 2020 - Michelle Howell
Michelle dealt with Jumping up, Pulling, Puppy management, Recall
Fantastic trainer and Michelle has done a great job with Wallace she has given us the tools to help would recommend her highly
Trainer note from Michelle
Wallace is a large Ridgeback x American Bulldog and was too much of a handful for anyone. He had learnt that if he played up, sooked and even yelped he could prevent a leash on collar being put on him. He had become an 11-month-old master of the house. It is so wonderful to see the progress and in two short weeks, Wallace can walk next to his human on the scooter and has learnt so very much. Very Proud of this family.
Wallace is a large Ridgeback x American Bulldog and was too much of a handful for anyone. He had learnt that if he played up, sooked and even yelped he could prevent a leash on collar being put on him. He had become an 11-month-old master of the house. It is so wonderful to see the progress and in two short weeks, Wallace can walk next to his human on the scooter and has learnt so very much. Very Proud of this family.
22nd May 2020 - Michelle Howell
Michelle dealt with Separation anxiety
I would like to leave feedback from my recent visit from Michelle. I wanted to say that Michelle was super helpful with my old girl-Liz . We where so happy that there was no cost as the initial cost is for the life of your pooch, even though it was 5 years ago. Thank you again Sharon James Dayboro
Trainer note from Michelle
I had a wonderful time with Liz the super sweet boxer. We always love seeing how puppies have grown into wonderful companions. Lifetime support really means lifetime support, even 5 years later. Thanks for welcoming me back Sharon.
I had a wonderful time with Liz the super sweet boxer. We always love seeing how puppies have grown into wonderful companions. Lifetime support really means lifetime support, even 5 years later. Thanks for welcoming me back Sharon.
26th April 2020 - Michelle Howell
Michelle dealt with Puppy management
Michelle was a great help but especially in training the kids to look after puppy as well.
Trainer note from Michelle
Puppies can be a lot of work, so when I meet a family that have all taken the responsibility of a puppy to heart I just know that the Puppy is going to have a wonderful life. Can't wait for our next lesson.
Puppies can be a lot of work, so when I meet a family that have all taken the responsibility of a puppy to heart I just know that the Puppy is going to have a wonderful life. Can't wait for our next lesson.