Bark Busters Reviews and Customer Testimonials
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 :-)
2nd August 2023 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall
Zali had a fast response to the training. Very impressed.
Trainer note from Kelly
Working breeds are so much fun, but when they are chasing cats and trying to eat the aviary birds, not so much! Zali loved the training, she really enjoyed learning - watching her settle and relax as you gained to control, was wonderful! I am looking forward to lesson #2, where we will focus on improving the cat work, and more external training (lead and road manners) :-)
Working breeds are so much fun, but when they are chasing cats and trying to eat the aviary birds, not so much! Zali loved the training, she really enjoyed learning - watching her settle and relax as you gained to control, was wonderful! I am looking forward to lesson #2, where we will focus on improving the cat work, and more external training (lead and road manners) :-)
23rd July 2023 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Jumping up, Recall
Our first lesson with Kelly was a real eye opener - for Molly and for us! The amount of informative and authoritative advice given in the first lesson was, in fact a lifetime training experience.
I think woman and dog suffered training overload which we are working through until our next session.
Molly’s behaviour in several areas such as recall, food manners, door manners and general attitude is a marked improvement.
I’m sure that if Molly, Kelly and I keep working together we will have a fully trained, obedient and cooperative family member!
Trainer note from Kelly
Molly is such a wonderful dog! Poodles are so super smart, they turn the tables on us poor humans with ease, LOL, but she certainly showed that she has a willingness to learn. She absolutely adores you both, and I am looking forward to lesson #2, where we will consolidate what was covered in lesson 1, then move to more advanced tailored training for external manners too. Well done!
Molly is such a wonderful dog! Poodles are so super smart, they turn the tables on us poor humans with ease, LOL, but she certainly showed that she has a willingness to learn. She absolutely adores you both, and I am looking forward to lesson #2, where we will consolidate what was covered in lesson 1, then move to more advanced tailored training for external manners too. Well done!
24th May 2023 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Barking, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall
I've met Kelly before and she absolutely "gets" frenchies and dogs in general and my confidence in her abilities were immediately rewarded on the day. The dogs have responded immediately and we also now know what we should/should not be doing !
2nd March 2023 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Aggression, Sibling rivalry, Other
Kelly was great went over everything with us so we could understand how everything worked and gave clear and precise instructions to us during training
15th January 2023 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Chewing, Pulling, Recall
From the very first session I have noticed a difference in my puppy. Kelly is so amazing at explaining everything I need to know. I am learning so much from her already and can’t wait to continue our training.
12th January 2023 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Barking, Chewing, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Toileting
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24th September 2020 - Todd Morris
I was looking at lot of dog training companies and so glad i chose Bark Busters. I called and spoke to Todd who was very pleasant and took the time to listen to all my issues with Deevah. 11mths old cross rottweiler/doberman. Very smart but a bit too excitable and a little stubborn. It works out i had used this company about 30 years ago with a lovely lady and excellent results with a rottweiler. Todd is on time, professional and i am seeing a massive difference already with Deevah. We have done one home training and one park training and i love it. i know with all the information and guidance from Todd, Deevah will be a well behaved/trained beautiful girl. Deevah is doing everything Todd asks of her and loves it.
21st April 2020 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Chewing, Puppy management, Recall, Toileting
Excellent first meeting, informative , relaxed and unhurried. Kelly is an amazing trainer who certainly has a passion for what she does. We feel extremely lucky to have her onboard to show us the right way and be part of this journey. Thakyou
Trainer note from Kelly
Rescue puppies in a wonderful new home? I call that heavenly! Gracie and Mabel are super cute - 12 weeks old bundles of catahoula type love bugs. It was a pleasure to get you both started on toilet training, lead work, and the ever important recall (especially with cats and horses in the mix!). I am looking forward to Covid-19 approved social work next lesson....can't wait!
Rescue puppies in a wonderful new home? I call that heavenly! Gracie and Mabel are super cute - 12 weeks old bundles of catahoula type love bugs. It was a pleasure to get you both started on toilet training, lead work, and the ever important recall (especially with cats and horses in the mix!). I am looking forward to Covid-19 approved social work next lesson....can't wait!
4th February 2020 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Barking, Chewing, Digging, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling
Kelly has helped us so much with our two staffies! We have successfully crate trained them, which they love ! And have now learnt how to correctly walk with no pulling using the techniques Kelly showed us. The continued support and information Kelly has provided us has exceeded our expectations! Highly recommend
Trainer note from Kelly
From exuberant beasts to loving wonderful pets! I have loved working with you both and your adorable staffies, and whilst their jumping, exuberance, digging and pulling were causing issues, seeing the improvements made by the second lessons was amazing! I loved my canine cuddles, and I am looking forward to lesson #3 - thanks for your consistency!!
From exuberant beasts to loving wonderful pets! I have loved working with you both and your adorable staffies, and whilst their jumping, exuberance, digging and pulling were causing issues, seeing the improvements made by the second lessons was amazing! I loved my canine cuddles, and I am looking forward to lesson #3 - thanks for your consistency!!
1st December 2019 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Aggression, Barking, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall, Sibling rivalry
For anyone interested - i had a 2-3hr home consultation with Kelly from BarkBusters this week and she was AMAZING!! Gave me so much info around diet, crate training, obedience/discipline, toys, treats, plants/allergies etc. My boy Xander was already a lot better the night straight after her visit and has continued to improve everyday since. I have my sanity back!! ? If you are having any issues with your pups i would highly recommend her she was just wonderful, really friendly, great with Xander and explained things in a simple way but with great detail at the same time. My only regret is i didn't do it 3 months ago when the naughty behaviour started!! ?
BIG THANK YOU TO KELLY! ?
Trainer note from Kelly
Xander is a lively 11 month old Boxer - so delicious! But his barking and demand behaviours were about to send his lovely owner around the bend....With some programming and correct (calm) escalations, it was wonderful to practice separation at the first lesson and have zero reaction, as well as introduce manners with doors and lead work. He is a big, kissable puppy, and I can't wait for our follow up lesson!
Xander is a lively 11 month old Boxer - so delicious! But his barking and demand behaviours were about to send his lovely owner around the bend....With some programming and correct (calm) escalations, it was wonderful to practice separation at the first lesson and have zero reaction, as well as introduce manners with doors and lead work. He is a big, kissable puppy, and I can't wait for our follow up lesson!
15th October 2019 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Barking, Pulling, Sibling rivalry
Kelly is amazing, we cannot recommend her highly enough! Our gorgeous rescue dog Macy was a barker when anyone/anything would go past our house, she was anxious and we struggled to get her out the door somedays so we could get to work. We had unwittingly let Macy believe she was the leader of our pack, a role that she was not comfortable with at all. Kelly gave us the tools and training to give Macy peace and calm. She still has her sweet nature and beautiful personality but she is calm, is definitely more secure in her environment and her manners have improved ten fold. We can't thank you enough Kelly! And your follow ups have been the icing on the cake.
Trainer note from Kelly
Such a gorgeous working dog (Belgian Shep x), who just wanted to work! The most important thing is that at age 3, she now has her whole life ahead of her, and she has retained her beautiful personality, but the barking is well under control! Her pulling on lead is a thing of the past, and I am looking forward to our next lesson where we will do dog to dog management (my dogs love helping clients!). Well done, you have both done an amazing job.
Such a gorgeous working dog (Belgian Shep x), who just wanted to work! The most important thing is that at age 3, she now has her whole life ahead of her, and she has retained her beautiful personality, but the barking is well under control! Her pulling on lead is a thing of the past, and I am looking forward to our next lesson where we will do dog to dog management (my dogs love helping clients!). Well done, you have both done an amazing job.