Bark Busters Reviews and Customer Testimonials
26th August 2023 - Michelle Reay
Michelle dealt with Barking, Jumping up, Pulling, Puppy management, Recall
Very enjoyable training session with a very knowledgeable trainer. Started as soon as she walked in the gate. Explaining all methods used and listened to our concerns, offering pointers to address concerns. Looking forward to our follow up consultation. Thankyou Michelle.
Trainer note from Michelle
It was great to see Lennie improve over the training sessions and hear that he was more calm around the grandchildren. Keep up your consistent leadership practice and conscious interactions with Lennie and he will continue to respond better and improve.
It was great to see Lennie improve over the training sessions and hear that he was more calm around the grandchildren. Keep up your consistent leadership practice and conscious interactions with Lennie and he will continue to respond better and improve.
26th August 2023 - Catharina Jeffery
Catharina dealt with Puppy management, Recall, Sibling rivalry, Toileting
My husband and l are very grateful we found Bark Busters. We like the natural approach teaching our puppy. Our first session with Cat was great. We learned already heaps. The tips and techniques are very helpful. We can see already a difference in our Lily. We still have to learn lots but are sure with the support from Cat that we will get there š thanks heaps Cat! We look forward to working with you!
Trainer note from Catharina
Thank you for leaving a review! It was a pleasure to work with you and Lily la Reina (9 week old Min Dachshund) and help you with toilet training, mouthing, basic lead training, recall and general puppy management. When you can start at a young age and guide them to the behaviour you would like it can be very rewarding. I look forward to seeing her progress at our next lesson!
Thank you for leaving a review! It was a pleasure to work with you and Lily la Reina (9 week old Min Dachshund) and help you with toilet training, mouthing, basic lead training, recall and general puppy management. When you can start at a young age and guide them to the behaviour you would like it can be very rewarding. I look forward to seeing her progress at our next lesson!
25th August 2023 - Jakob Mandalinic
Jakob dealt with Aggression, Hyperactivity, Sibling rivalry
My wife and l were very pleased with our first session with Jakob. The tips and techniques he taught us have been invaluable in teaching Buffy....and us, where everyone in the pack should be and what is acceptable behaviour. Looking forward immensely to working with Jakob in the near future and beyond.
Trainer note from Jakob
I am very pleased that you were both very patient with myself. The techniques, the tips, the knowledge, are natural. My favourite part is that we work together for the lifetime of Buffy. All dogs are different. Buffy has had a tumultuous start to life. Abandoned at a shelter, for the owners did not want to deal with Buffy cause they could not communicate with him/ or did not want to have him for one reason or another. It really breaks one's heart. I am very happy and pleased that you Chris and Marie gave this soul a loving home. Now I give you my life time service for your pack. I feel it's more than just a one of thing - one of lesson. Or a package of lessons. It really is a responsibility just as parents have to their children in their stages of growth. Thank you for entrusting Barkbusters with your family. We are the biggest in the world for a reason. Every season. Again - it's humans such as yourselves that make this planet a worthwhile place to thrive not just survive and fill the edges of the envelope with hope! More importantly - I could not do this without you! Jakob
I am very pleased that you were both very patient with myself. The techniques, the tips, the knowledge, are natural. My favourite part is that we work together for the lifetime of Buffy. All dogs are different. Buffy has had a tumultuous start to life. Abandoned at a shelter, for the owners did not want to deal with Buffy cause they could not communicate with him/ or did not want to have him for one reason or another. It really breaks one's heart. I am very happy and pleased that you Chris and Marie gave this soul a loving home. Now I give you my life time service for your pack. I feel it's more than just a one of thing - one of lesson. Or a package of lessons. It really is a responsibility just as parents have to their children in their stages of growth. Thank you for entrusting Barkbusters with your family. We are the biggest in the world for a reason. Every season. Again - it's humans such as yourselves that make this planet a worthwhile place to thrive not just survive and fill the edges of the envelope with hope! More importantly - I could not do this without you! Jakob
25th August 2023 - Michelle Reay
Michelle dealt with Barking, Jumping up, Recall, Sibling rivalry
Michelle was great. She was able to provide feedback to my partner and i about how to improve giving commands and praise. We both felt like we saw immediate results with Michelleās support.
Trainer note from Michelle
It was to meet you, Jake, Bonnie and the gorgeous Tucker and help you with his barking, jumping and reactive behaviour. He did such a great job with the training and will be a prize student with consistent practice.
It was to meet you, Jake, Bonnie and the gorgeous Tucker and help you with his barking, jumping and reactive behaviour. He did such a great job with the training and will be a prize student with consistent practice.
24th August 2023 - Philippa Dakin
Philippa dealt with Chewing, Puppy management, Recall, Toileting, Other
I enjoyed this first lesson! All the information was so helpful! My main issue was my dog getting out of our bed and sleeping in his crate. After this one session, my 13 week old puppy now sleeps happily in his crate without crying!
Trainer note from Philippa
Great to train with you and your clever Dalmation x Dachshund puppy Spotty. Helping with recall, start of loose lead walking boundaries and crate training. Good to hear he is enjoying his own special place to rest and relax. Well done!
Great to train with you and your clever Dalmation x Dachshund puppy Spotty. Helping with recall, start of loose lead walking boundaries and crate training. Good to hear he is enjoying his own special place to rest and relax. Well done!
24th August 2023 - Glen & Maureen Guelfi
Glen & Maureen dealt with Jumping up, Pulling, Sibling rivalry
The training was excellent the information was tremendous and extremely informative.
Trainer note from Glen & Maureen
Thank you.
Thank you.
23rd August 2023 - Michelle Howell
Michelle dealt with Barking, Chewing, Recall
We have seen a drastic difference in Leo. He is calmer, more obedient and seems happier. More importantly I am happier.
Trainer note from Michelle
Nothing is more important to me than helping my clients have a calmer, happier home. I am so glad I get to work with you and your family, Tan.
Nothing is more important to me than helping my clients have a calmer, happier home. I am so glad I get to work with you and your family, Tan.
23rd August 2023 - Todd Morris
Todd dealt with Barking, Jumping up, Recall, Sibling rivalry, Toileting
Having a 7, 6 and 1.5 year old dogs, we thought training was going to be a very difficult task due to the age gaps and felt we had delayed this process too long. Thankfully, Todd from BarkBusters has made the process seamless and already displayed instant results. The techniques we have acquired so far are easy to implement and explained in a simple and respectful way. We're so grateful that after just 2 sessions we can comfortably say our dogs are behaving much better and responding to the training in other areas that weren't initially addressed due to the discipline that is being instilled. Would highly recommend!
20th August 2023 - Emma Reeves
Emma dealt with Barking, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall, Sibling rivalry, Other
Emma was absolutely amazing. Very prompt and friendly. Knew what we were dealing with before we even explained it all to her.
Went through all of the info in a way that we could fully understand.
Tikaani kept jumping up while we were going through the plan and Emma kept telling him, that's going stop in about 10 minutes, mate. LOL.
And sure enough within the first command he knew there were new pack leaders. It has now been 1 week and the difference is amazing. Still a bit to go, but Emma's instructions were spot on.
Well worth the time and cost. We look forward to continued improvement.
Thanks Emma and good luck with the new baby.
Trainer note from Emma
Thanks David, It was great to meet you and Sorja with your super cute Miniature Labradoodle, Tikaani. You did such a great job during your first session, where as you mentioned, Tikaani very quickly understood that there were new leaders :) We addressed a multitude of issues including Barking, Jumping, Visitors Arriving, Pulling on the lead, On lead reactivity, Following you around and Separation Anxiety. I'm looking forward to hearing of his continued improvements & seeing you guys again soon.
Thanks David, It was great to meet you and Sorja with your super cute Miniature Labradoodle, Tikaani. You did such a great job during your first session, where as you mentioned, Tikaani very quickly understood that there were new leaders :) We addressed a multitude of issues including Barking, Jumping, Visitors Arriving, Pulling on the lead, On lead reactivity, Following you around and Separation Anxiety. I'm looking forward to hearing of his continued improvements & seeing you guys again soon.
19th August 2023 - Michelle Howell
Michelle dealt with Barking, Recall, Sibling rivalry
From the first lesson Michelle was able to calm my pup right down and gave me insight into a dogs world and how it differs so from ours. I have attended previous dog obedience classes and didnt have this outcome. Michelle teaches with kindness and she is always available to troubleshoot any questions which arise about the training. Michelle gave me the support and pep talk when I needed it. We are a 1 week and a half in and have already noticed a difference in our pup. His groomer even noted he was calmer during his bath and groom. Here's to Michelle and Bark busters!!
17th August 2023 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Pulling
It was a great pleasure doing Coco's training with you, Kelly.
Trainer note from Kelly
Thanks Lavinia, you were amazing with your very loved rescue girl! Upon arrival I could see why your gorgeous girl was causing you stress. We managed her fear reactivity, pulling on lead, recall, and confidence building at lesson one, and we will focus on her dog reactivity, lunging, gate manners and obedience at lesson 2 - looking forward to it :-)
Thanks Lavinia, you were amazing with your very loved rescue girl! Upon arrival I could see why your gorgeous girl was causing you stress. We managed her fear reactivity, pulling on lead, recall, and confidence building at lesson one, and we will focus on her dog reactivity, lunging, gate manners and obedience at lesson 2 - looking forward to it :-)
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 āhomeworkā 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!
Michelleās approach to delivering the training is patient, good humoured and empathetic, and her knowledge of dog (and owner) behaviours is excellent. Highly recommended!