Bark Busters Reviews and Customer Testimonials
16th August 2024 - Glen & Maureen Guelfi
After just one lesson we have a wealth of information, and the right techniques to train and care for our beautiful puppy. She is responding very well, and we have a lot more confidence that we are doing the right thing with her.
Thanks Maureen and Bark Busters! Would not hesitate to recommend you to family and friends. Looking forward to working with you for the next few lessons to ensure we have a happy, healthy, and well behaved puppy :)
Trainer note from Glen & Maureen
Thank you Matthew, Much appreciated.
Thank you Matthew, Much appreciated.
15th August 2024 - Ric Kennedy
Really really happy with Ric and his help with our two little rascals. He absolutely knew his stuff, was very informative and listened to our needs well. He explained things so well and we covered a great amount in the first lesson . I'm excited to see improvements over the next few weeks. I'm so happy I made this investment to make both our lives and our dogs lives better :)
Trainer note from Ric
Hello Hannah, Every now and then I meet real special dogs and yours are up there with the cutest most adorable and so clever, you are doing so well with them. They achieved so much today picking things up very quickly, making my job that much easier and your goals will be achieved very soon. Thank you so much for choosing us and allowing me to work with you and your family. For anything remember I’m only a phone call away. Thank you for your lovely review See you next session. Kind Regards Ric
Hello Hannah, Every now and then I meet real special dogs and yours are up there with the cutest most adorable and so clever, you are doing so well with them. They achieved so much today picking things up very quickly, making my job that much easier and your goals will be achieved very soon. Thank you so much for choosing us and allowing me to work with you and your family. For anything remember I’m only a phone call away. Thank you for your lovely review See you next session. Kind Regards Ric
15th August 2024 - Glen & Maureen Guelfi
Glen was amazing with our rescue dog Tommy from the moment he walked in the door.
He gave us lots of information and advice on how to correct the issues we had with Tommy’s behaviour but also explained why he had those behaviours in the first place.
Our main issue with Tommy was his barking both in the home and outdoors when on walks. Being a rescue dog that has previously been mistreated, Tommy has always been a little bit nervous around new people and new situations and therefor barks. Unfortunately, because he is a big boy with a big voice, his barks can sound quite intimidating to other dogs and owners we pass on walks.
The techniques Glen showed us for walking Tommy have made an incredible difference. We are only a few days into our ongoing training and already Tommy is much calmer, less nervous and more confident when out and about.
We’re looking forward to continuing on this journey with Tommy and helping him learn correct manners so he can make doggy pals and not be as nervous around new people and situations.
We cannot recommend Glen highly enough. He’s so knowledgeable and made the whole experience very easy. Thanks so much Glen
Trainer note from Glen & Maureen
Thanks very much Melissa, it was a pleasure to work with you & Tommy, he is a great boy.
Thanks very much Melissa, it was a pleasure to work with you & Tommy, he is a great boy.
14th August 2024 - Kelly McClelland
We were a bit apprehensive about undertaking this training but we are impressed beyond words. Instantly we have seen changes in Stella for the best and we now have a much better understanding of her personality and needs. Thank you Kelly xx
Trainer note from Kelly
Stella is just so loveable and divine! But at 9 years old, the concern for her child safety and control was absolutely needing some fine tuning. Working breeds (Kelpies) like to work, and nipping is in their nature, however, teaching her when it is and isn't appropriate, and that it's not her job to take care of it all was necessary. And didn't she learn so quickly! Al of your family have been so consistent, and the changes in her behavior from first to second lesson was night and day! Well done, and the countdown to the baby arrival begins, with the tools in hand to make everything safe :-)
Stella is just so loveable and divine! But at 9 years old, the concern for her child safety and control was absolutely needing some fine tuning. Working breeds (Kelpies) like to work, and nipping is in their nature, however, teaching her when it is and isn't appropriate, and that it's not her job to take care of it all was necessary. And didn't she learn so quickly! Al of your family have been so consistent, and the changes in her behavior from first to second lesson was night and day! Well done, and the countdown to the baby arrival begins, with the tools in hand to make everything safe :-)
12th August 2024 - Glen & Maureen Guelfi
Glen was great! Almost immediately he had my dog Obi settle down and stop jumping, the ongoing support is a great bonus as well
Trainer note from Glen & Maureen
Thanks very much, keep up the great work.
Thanks very much, keep up the great work.
11th August 2024 - Kelly McClelland
Such a great lesson. I enjoy learning from Kelly as she has so much knowledge. She is also firm and direct and really helpful. She has given me hope that I will manage 2 puppies. Looking forward to our next lesson.
Trainer note from Kelly
One puppy is hard, but two is a tornado! Both Golden Retrievers and Australian Cattle Dogs benefit from early training intervention, and from sleeping on the lounge next to the dog, to calm crate trained pups that don't toilet inside, was exactly what you were after! Seeing the improvement in both boys between lesson 1 and 2 was incredible, and now that they're fully vacccinaated, we are off to the park for heeling work, recall with distraction and fear management (ACD) with people and dogs. Massive well done, it was a pleasure to work with you both!
One puppy is hard, but two is a tornado! Both Golden Retrievers and Australian Cattle Dogs benefit from early training intervention, and from sleeping on the lounge next to the dog, to calm crate trained pups that don't toilet inside, was exactly what you were after! Seeing the improvement in both boys between lesson 1 and 2 was incredible, and now that they're fully vacccinaated, we are off to the park for heeling work, recall with distraction and fear management (ACD) with people and dogs. Massive well done, it was a pleasure to work with you both!
7th August 2024 - Todd Morris
We have only had one session so far & I was very happy with Todd & his approach to training our dogs. Todd was understanding of the issues we’ve been experiencing & worked well with my daughter & I to help us navigate these moving forward.
7th August 2024 - Callum Anderson
My family learned a lot, even from one lesson. Callum was very calm, knowledgeable and comfortable to have in our home. We are very hopeful and happy we have engaged this service. The only reason all of the issues were not covered in the training is we have only had one lesson and our dogs have several issues !
Trainer note from Callum
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to work with you and your family. Minnie and Knala have made great progress and looking forward to seeing the end results. Keep up the good work!
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to work with you and your family. Minnie and Knala have made great progress and looking forward to seeing the end results. Keep up the good work!
7th August 2024 - Kelly McClelland
Helped break down all his behaviour problems and explained the causes. Saw improvements immediately during the training.
Trainer note from Kelly
Thanks Brendan, I appreciate your feedback! It's always stressful when the dog is being reactive to visitors, adn the measures put in place have shown excellent improvements, as has his walking behaviours! I am looking forward to lesson 3, where we'll start on his dog to dog management, well done!
Thanks Brendan, I appreciate your feedback! It's always stressful when the dog is being reactive to visitors, adn the measures put in place have shown excellent improvements, as has his walking behaviours! I am looking forward to lesson 3, where we'll start on his dog to dog management, well done!
3rd August 2024 - Emma Reeves
I thought the boy's habits would be difficult to remedy especially the barking. Emma is so calm and an amazing trainer, response was almost immediate. Emma has a special gift thank you so much you have made such a different in such a short time.
Ann, Levi and Oska Lawton
Trainer note from Emma
Thanks Ann, it was lovely meeting you and your two beautiful Bichon Frisé boys. I'm looking forward to my next visit to see their continued improvements.
Thanks Ann, it was lovely meeting you and your two beautiful Bichon Frisé boys. I'm looking forward to my next visit to see their continued improvements.
3rd August 2024 - Martin Blattman
Wow Martin is a miracle worker. Toto's only had one lesson but boy did it make a difference. Thank you Martin and I can't wait for his next lesson.
Trainer note from Martin
Thanks so much for your kind review. It was a pleasure working with you and Toto, keep up the good work and looking forward to our next lesson.
Thanks so much for your kind review. It was a pleasure working with you and Toto, keep up the good work and looking forward to our next lesson.
1st August 2024 - Kia Parke
Very professional , knowledgeable, and easy to work with. Explains everything very clearly