Bark Busters Reviews and Customer Testimonials
22nd February 2024 - Kelly McClelland
Within 24 hrs we saw a massive turn around with Chicas behaviour. She was a hyperactive dog but now she has really calmed down. We feel more in control of situations
Trainer note from Kelly
Chica is a rather delightful Frenchie, who was causing you both so much stress, purely because things felt "out of control". It is always so frustrating for the owner to not have good recall, have a dog that races out doors between your legs, marking / toilet training is an issue, and on lead reactivity. Your consistency and passion for Chica showed again at the second lesson - heeling, sitting on the kerb, completing stay exercises with such a calm demeanor - so much control gained! We started ground work for walking past other dogs without reactivity, too, and we will continue with this at lesson 3. Thanks for allowing Bark Busters to come and help :-)
Chica is a rather delightful Frenchie, who was causing you both so much stress, purely because things felt "out of control". It is always so frustrating for the owner to not have good recall, have a dog that races out doors between your legs, marking / toilet training is an issue, and on lead reactivity. Your consistency and passion for Chica showed again at the second lesson - heeling, sitting on the kerb, completing stay exercises with such a calm demeanor - so much control gained! We started ground work for walking past other dogs without reactivity, too, and we will continue with this at lesson 3. Thanks for allowing Bark Busters to come and help :-)
20th February 2024 - Kristie Toombs
We were desperate. Our little 11 week old Trixie was really testing us and unfortunately there is so much conflicting information out there and it seemed that not much was working. What I had used previously with my puppies, just wasn't working and I was feeling really helpless. In our first lesson we learnt how to modify some basic things and instantly we saw results. We still have quite a long way to go, but I feel more hopeful now that I can call on someone to guide me through the process.
20th February 2024 - Callum Anderson
The first training session has immediately provided positive results. Have recommended BB to everyone we know.
Trainer note from Callum
It was great meeting you and Clyde. He made great progress in his first session, looking forward to seeing his continued improvements.
It was great meeting you and Clyde. He made great progress in his first session, looking forward to seeing his continued improvements.
20th February 2024 - Kelly McClelland
We are extremely happy with the service so far the knowledge Kelly brings to the table is obvious from the moment you meet would highly recommend both Kelly and Bark Busters to anyone considering training their dog and we look forward to the ongoing support.
Trainer note from Kelly
Athena is so pretty! Her main issues were fear, timidity, and needing some general overall fine tuning. As an Amstaff x Kelpie, she isn't a small pup (LOL), but loves you so much, and responded well to the training. I am looking forward to continuing to support your training journey - she's such a good girl :-)
Athena is so pretty! Her main issues were fear, timidity, and needing some general overall fine tuning. As an Amstaff x Kelpie, she isn't a small pup (LOL), but loves you so much, and responded well to the training. I am looking forward to continuing to support your training journey - she's such a good girl :-)
18th February 2024 - Paul Labrum
Very experienced trainer, very informative and helpful with a positive attitude towards my issues. Put me at ease and has given me hope.
17th February 2024 - Paul Labrum
I found Paul very helpful, and he has a good knowledge of dogs and how to read their body language, We found it very good to have private tuition in our home.
Trainer note from Paul
Thanks Bil and Kendra. Beau has great potential and our next session when he is a month older should be very productive.
Thanks Bil and Kendra. Beau has great potential and our next session when he is a month older should be very productive.
17th February 2024 - Laura Burton
Great service! Jatto enjoyed it
Trainer note from Laura
Hi Amanda, Thank you so much for taking the time to do the review, Jatto responded really well and I am looking forward to our next session where we will be doing more walking training. Cheers Laura
Hi Amanda, Thank you so much for taking the time to do the review, Jatto responded really well and I am looking forward to our next session where we will be doing more walking training. Cheers Laura
16th February 2024 - Callum Anderson
Micaela is so lovely and understanding and she helped us understand our first fur baby
Trainer note from Callum
Thank you so much. It was a pleasure to work with you and Coco. Coco has a beautiful temperament and will be a wonderful family dog.
Thank you so much. It was a pleasure to work with you and Coco. Coco has a beautiful temperament and will be a wonderful family dog.
13th February 2024 - Michelle Howell
Very happy with our progress so far -our dog has better toilet control, has reduced dog aggression and listens to us more. Happy to continue with our homework to progress Wilbur and our connection going forward. We have always felt lucky to have Wilbur and now it's a relief to be able to communicate with him in a way that gets the results we were looking for. We had tried other methods but just found ourselves becoming frustrated.
13th February 2024 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly was amazing, she helped me recognise what behaviours needed to be corrected in my 3 year old dachshund, Wendle. We have been reinforcing particular exercises since and I’ve noticed quite a big change in some of his behaviours!!
Trainer note from Kelly
Thanks so much, Samaya, for inviting me in to assist with your gorgeous (but loud!) Dachshund! Wendle was showing fear reactivity, separation anxiety issues, and for the owner? Nothing worse than neighbour or council complaints. After the first lesson, the away barking subsided quickly, his walking manners improved, and with some additional scene setting at lesson #2, you're well on your way to a balanced and relaxed household. I am looking forward to continuing to support you, with walking and distraction work when you're ready! Well done :-)
Thanks so much, Samaya, for inviting me in to assist with your gorgeous (but loud!) Dachshund! Wendle was showing fear reactivity, separation anxiety issues, and for the owner? Nothing worse than neighbour or council complaints. After the first lesson, the away barking subsided quickly, his walking manners improved, and with some additional scene setting at lesson #2, you're well on your way to a balanced and relaxed household. I am looking forward to continuing to support you, with walking and distraction work when you're ready! Well done :-)
11th February 2024 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly is amazingly knowledgeable and seems very passionate and dedicated about training dogs. She has covered a lot during the first session and has given me plenty of advices & resources about dog food, treats, interactive dog toys , separation anxiety , online barking diary, etc, etc. I just need to do my homework! Her techniques for my dog walking on lead & jumping up is already working after the first lesson and I am so happy about it. Thanks so much Kelly! Looking forward to more training lessons from you.
Trainer note from Kelly
Thanks YuYu, your are so kind, and so gentle with your Golden retriever, Creed. Being a rehome, it can be tricky teaching them new things, but he has a lovely soft personality, he absolutely adores you, and it was amazing to watch your bond grow with each lesson conducted! Now that the barking has subsided, I am looking forward to lesson #3, out at the park, to work on recall with distractions, and obedience work. Massive well done, you have done a great job!
Thanks YuYu, your are so kind, and so gentle with your Golden retriever, Creed. Being a rehome, it can be tricky teaching them new things, but he has a lovely soft personality, he absolutely adores you, and it was amazing to watch your bond grow with each lesson conducted! Now that the barking has subsided, I am looking forward to lesson #3, out at the park, to work on recall with distractions, and obedience work. Massive well done, you have done a great job!