Bark Busters Reviews and Customer Testimonials
9th January 2024 - Paul Labrum
Paul dealt with Aggression, Barking, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall, Sibling rivalry
The training that my husband and I learnt from Paul has been invaluable.
We noticed a huge difference in the "problem behaviors" during our first session with him, and both of our dogs already seem much calmer and more relaxed.
On our first walk after meeting with Paul, our dog who usually drags us along on walks, was already walking side by side with us, not pulling on the lead, even with other dogs around.
Paul made us feel very comfortable and was more than happy to answer all of our questions and explain everything to us.
Would certainly recommend.
Trainer note from Paul
Thanks for your kind words Rhiannon. As I said during the lesson Buddy was quite fearful and you and Matt taking over the leadership has helped him relax and let you make the decisions. He and Kora are so worth the effort and you know where to find me if you need further help.
Thanks for your kind words Rhiannon. As I said during the lesson Buddy was quite fearful and you and Matt taking over the leadership has helped him relax and let you make the decisions. He and Kora are so worth the effort and you know where to find me if you need further help.
8th January 2024 - Glen & Maureen Guelfi
Glen & Maureen dealt with Chewing, Digging, Jumping up, Recall
Thanks for recommending the BARF diet. Have transitioned to raw food which has made a difference to Gypsys behaviour. Glen was great with Gypsy and had an immediate impact which was impressive. Challenge now is to keep going and reinforcing. She is better with us but still not good with visitors and other dogs. Early days and know we have the support we need.
Trainer note from Glen & Maureen
Thank you, perseverance and consistency are key.
Thank you, perseverance and consistency are key.
6th January 2024 - Glen & Maureen Guelfi
Glen & Maureen dealt with Recall
So glad we contracted with Glen to help us teach Buddy (9mth old golden retriever) RECALL, but also general good manners. Buddy is progressing in leaps and bounds. He's taken to the training very positively. Its simply a delight wo work with him now and he seems grateful too for our new leadership skills. Thanks Glen. Highly recommended!!
Trainer note from Glen & Maureen
Thanks Colin, So happy that Golden Retriever boy Buddy is doing so well.
Thanks Colin, So happy that Golden Retriever boy Buddy is doing so well.
4th January 2024 - Michelle Reay
Michelle dealt with Barking, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Other
Excellent session. Extremely helpful.
Trainer note from Michelle
Thank you for taking the time to do a review. It was great to work with you and Keea and to get her feeling comfortable with the lead. Incorporating the training techniques into your daily interactions, so that she is looking to you for her cues and feeling confident in your leadership, will help her to continue to grow and build confidence in all areas.
Thank you for taking the time to do a review. It was great to work with you and Keea and to get her feeling comfortable with the lead. Incorporating the training techniques into your daily interactions, so that she is looking to you for her cues and feeling confident in your leadership, will help her to continue to grow and build confidence in all areas.
2nd January 2024 - Philippa Dakin
Philippa dealt with Aggression, Barking, Jumping up, Puppy management
Thank you Philippa
Trainer note from Philippa
Thank you for the review. It was a pleasure to train with you, and I look forward to the next training.
Thank you for the review. It was a pleasure to train with you, and I look forward to the next training.
2nd January 2024 - Ken Tran
Ken dealt with Barking, Chewing, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling
Great session with Ken. Even after only 3 days I can see a significant improvement in behaviour. I am really enjoying implementing the training programme and seeing such positive results
1st January 2024 - Glen & Maureen Guelfi
Glen & Maureen dealt with Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Puppy management, Separation anxiety
We were extremely happy with Glen and Maureen's help with our 2 pups. All of our issues were addressed and any issues since our first meeting Glen and Maureen were happy to give us advise. I have already recommended bark busters to some friends and would encourage anyone with problems with their dogs to contact Glen and Maureen. They helped us tremendously
Trainer note from Glen & Maureen
Thanks Jason, we are super happy that the pups are doing so well. keep up the training for even more glorious results!!!
Thanks Jason, we are super happy that the pups are doing so well. keep up the training for even more glorious results!!!
30th December 2023 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Pulling, Recall
Kelly is very professional and responsive on phone/email! She is direct and clear with expectations and very knowledgeable in explaining the theory behind the training. It’s great there is no treat training or harmful techniques involved! And in the first lesson, our dog Banjo was already responding. Definitely recommend!
Trainer note from Kelly
Thank you both so much for your kind review - he is so much fun! Border Collie's need that focused mental stimulation, otherwise they make their own fun (which is generally not the same idea we have in mind LOL!). We focused on getting a ground work of control, recall, walking politely, racing doors to get inside (and the front door too!), and we will solely focus on his dog reactivity, lunging, crying / whining on lead out the front at lesson two. Seeing how relaxed his body language became at lesson one was brilliant, he is an amazing dog, and really loves to work for you both! See you soon for more fun training!
Thank you both so much for your kind review - he is so much fun! Border Collie's need that focused mental stimulation, otherwise they make their own fun (which is generally not the same idea we have in mind LOL!). We focused on getting a ground work of control, recall, walking politely, racing doors to get inside (and the front door too!), and we will solely focus on his dog reactivity, lunging, crying / whining on lead out the front at lesson two. Seeing how relaxed his body language became at lesson one was brilliant, he is an amazing dog, and really loves to work for you both! See you soon for more fun training!
30th December 2023 - Callum Anderson
Callum dealt with Aggression, Barking, Jumping up, Pulling, Sibling rivalry
Rusty has made a huge amount of progress in a short space of time. His behaviour has been very much improved and he’s much calmer
Trainer note from Callum
It has been an absolute pleasure to meet you all. Rusty is doing wonderfully with his training. He is listening well and his walking has completely turned around. Well done on your practicing! Thank you for taking the time to do the review for us :)
It has been an absolute pleasure to meet you all. Rusty is doing wonderfully with his training. He is listening well and his walking has completely turned around. Well done on your practicing! Thank you for taking the time to do the review for us :)
22nd December 2023 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Jumping up, Other
Kelly is incredibly knowledgeable and provided so much practical information to implement for long term change. We’ve already seen such a massive difference with Puff within the week / it’s amazing!
Trainer note from Kelly
I love Rotti's! They are such a fun breed, always so inquisitive and wanting to put their big heads and noses into everyone's business LOL. What isn't fun is a large breed with severe storm anxiety, to the point of panic defecating, poor Puff. By implementing mental training (to work on brain fatigue), positive crate training for a safety zone (never to be used negatively or as a time out), we have already seen improvements with his issues. Of course being smashed by the tornado on Christmas Even wasn't ideal (so terrifying for you all!), but I was super pleased to be able to provide you with support in between lessons to ensure you stay on the right track. Second lesson will be managing his off site behaviour, strength on lead, pulling, lunging and dog reactivity - can't wait to show you how to improve these as well! You have both done an awesome job :-)
I love Rotti's! They are such a fun breed, always so inquisitive and wanting to put their big heads and noses into everyone's business LOL. What isn't fun is a large breed with severe storm anxiety, to the point of panic defecating, poor Puff. By implementing mental training (to work on brain fatigue), positive crate training for a safety zone (never to be used negatively or as a time out), we have already seen improvements with his issues. Of course being smashed by the tornado on Christmas Even wasn't ideal (so terrifying for you all!), but I was super pleased to be able to provide you with support in between lessons to ensure you stay on the right track. Second lesson will be managing his off site behaviour, strength on lead, pulling, lunging and dog reactivity - can't wait to show you how to improve these as well! You have both done an awesome job :-)
20th December 2023 - Todd Morris
Todd dealt with Barking, Hyperactivity, Pulling, Sibling rivalry, Other
Great. Todd was very knowledgeable and explained the Bark Busters philosophy and background to give context to helping our dog improve his behaviour. We found Todd friendly and easy to talk. We were able to ask questions but didn’t have many as his explanations were clear and concise. Very different dog by the end of our first session. Todd followed up with an email outlining what was covered in the session and what to work on till our next session.
Trainer note from Todd
Hey Sue Thank you for this kind review, I really enjoyed my time working with you all & with your commitment to the Bark Busters training I know you are going to do a fantastic job. Kind Regards Todd Morris
Hey Sue Thank you for this kind review, I really enjoyed my time working with you all & with your commitment to the Bark Busters training I know you are going to do a fantastic job. Kind Regards Todd Morris
19th December 2023 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Barking, Sibling rivalry
Instant results from the first session with Kelly. She was so direct and clear on training methods. Couper is a whole new dog after just one session. She has really helped change our lives.
Trainer note from Kelly
Thank you so much! There is nothing more stressful for an owner with a new puppy, than that feeling they can't be left alone! Miniature Schnauzer have a bad rep (sadly) for being barkers, but Couper responded to our gentle training methods with a positive body response, focus, and by the end of lesson one, we left him alone to no noise! In between lesson 1 and 2 I provided support and guidance as to how to lengthen the time, and lesson 3 will be supporting your family members who also baby sit your delightful pup, so everyone stays focused and on the same page. His walking had improved out of site, to the point I needed to correct very little at lesson 2, so amazing, you've done a great job! See you soon for lesson 3 :-)
Thank you so much! There is nothing more stressful for an owner with a new puppy, than that feeling they can't be left alone! Miniature Schnauzer have a bad rep (sadly) for being barkers, but Couper responded to our gentle training methods with a positive body response, focus, and by the end of lesson one, we left him alone to no noise! In between lesson 1 and 2 I provided support and guidance as to how to lengthen the time, and lesson 3 will be supporting your family members who also baby sit your delightful pup, so everyone stays focused and on the same page. His walking had improved out of site, to the point I needed to correct very little at lesson 2, so amazing, you've done a great job! See you soon for lesson 3 :-)