Bark Busters Reviews and Customer Testimonials
18th March 2020 - Emma Reeves
Emma dealt with Aggression, Barking, Chewing, Digging, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall, Sibling rivalry, Other
We would highly recommend Bark Busters! Our miniature bulldog Glen was completely out of control as were the humans at this point. Emma was just brilliant from the moment she walked through the gate. The change in Glen has been instant with the very easy techniques she has taught us. He is just so calm and now actually listens. The ongoing training and support are a fantastic advantage.??
Trainer note from Emma
Like his mum says, Glen was out of control when they called for help. He was ruling the house & everyone in it, and his behaviour was going from bad to worse. However, what may have seemed like an impossible task, to turn his behaviour around, started in the very first session. Glen was extremely aggressive towards visitors arriving at the house, so once we had passed that hurdle we sat down and wrote a list of issues which included: - Visitors Arriving - Family members leaving - Barking - Crying - Jumping - Aggression over possessions - Separation Anxiety - Rushing through doorways - Pulling on the lead - Refusing to get off people's beds when told & reacting aggressively - Not coming when called - Not sitting or staying when told - Stealing things - Nipping and mouthing - Chewing - Behaviour & Safety around the swimming pool Glen's list was comprehensive, but his family were committed to making the change for them as much as for Glen, so we set to work. By the end of the session we had seen a massive turn around in Glen's behaviour & his family had a training plan to work to. At our follow up session a few weeks later Glen was like a different dog, his family still had a bit of work to do, but he was 1000x better than the first time I arrived. They had done such an amazing job our main focus for this session was recall with distractions, and pool safety with behaviour in and out of the pool. Fantastic work guys. :)
Like his mum says, Glen was out of control when they called for help. He was ruling the house & everyone in it, and his behaviour was going from bad to worse. However, what may have seemed like an impossible task, to turn his behaviour around, started in the very first session. Glen was extremely aggressive towards visitors arriving at the house, so once we had passed that hurdle we sat down and wrote a list of issues which included: - Visitors Arriving - Family members leaving - Barking - Crying - Jumping - Aggression over possessions - Separation Anxiety - Rushing through doorways - Pulling on the lead - Refusing to get off people's beds when told & reacting aggressively - Not coming when called - Not sitting or staying when told - Stealing things - Nipping and mouthing - Chewing - Behaviour & Safety around the swimming pool Glen's list was comprehensive, but his family were committed to making the change for them as much as for Glen, so we set to work. By the end of the session we had seen a massive turn around in Glen's behaviour & his family had a training plan to work to. At our follow up session a few weeks later Glen was like a different dog, his family still had a bit of work to do, but he was 1000x better than the first time I arrived. They had done such an amazing job our main focus for this session was recall with distractions, and pool safety with behaviour in and out of the pool. Fantastic work guys. :)
14th March 2020 - Stefanie Budiman
Stefanie dealt with Aggression, Pulling
We adopted a beautiful American Staffy but had issues controlling her on walks. Stef has made what we thought would be impossible a reality! Our girl now listens to us thanks to Stef and we look forward to future training and development.
Trainer note from Stefanie
Thanks Niamh! Sweet rescue staffy Stella has certainly come a long way! It is really heartwarming to see her be in such a loving home with committed pawrents! Well done establishing leadership and also toning down her reactivity. We will continue to monitor her progress and improve it with time. Please keep up the great work!
Thanks Niamh! Sweet rescue staffy Stella has certainly come a long way! It is really heartwarming to see her be in such a loving home with committed pawrents! Well done establishing leadership and also toning down her reactivity. We will continue to monitor her progress and improve it with time. Please keep up the great work!
13th March 2020 - Emma Reeves
Emma dealt with Barking, Chewing, Digging, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall, Sibling rivalry, Other
Absolutely brilliant Jett is much calmer and relaxed which is so good for him. Training was simple and they really understand what was best for Jett first and foremost then what we were doing wrong.
Trainer note from Emma
Jett is a 20 month old Blue Heeler x Kelpie, who had been up to no good for a while. Jett’s mum originally called Bark Busters due to complaints from neighbours, & the ranger being in touch, regarding his barking. During Jett’s first speak dog session we worked on his severe separation anxiety along with addressing: - Barking - Jumping - Pulling on the lead - Putting him outside - Sit & Stay - Recall - Excessive sniffing on walks - Jumping at the door - Answering the front door -[ Digging & chewing - Stealing slippers & socks Jett’s family did a great job & we saw big improvements in Jett straight away. Keep up the great work guys.
Jett is a 20 month old Blue Heeler x Kelpie, who had been up to no good for a while. Jett’s mum originally called Bark Busters due to complaints from neighbours, & the ranger being in touch, regarding his barking. During Jett’s first speak dog session we worked on his severe separation anxiety along with addressing: - Barking - Jumping - Pulling on the lead - Putting him outside - Sit & Stay - Recall - Excessive sniffing on walks - Jumping at the door - Answering the front door -[ Digging & chewing - Stealing slippers & socks Jett’s family did a great job & we saw big improvements in Jett straight away. Keep up the great work guys.
13th March 2020 - Emma Reeves
Emma dealt with Aggression, Barking, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall, Separation anxiety, Other
Simple training techniques that work! 110% recommend, Emma made us feel very comfortable and the training techniques were easy to learn and easy to stay consistent with ! Have built a trust with my big but beautiful doggo that I didn’t think was possible
Trainer note from Emma
Willow is a 3 year old American Bulldog x Boxer x Mastiff, who due to a change in family circumstances had found herself moving into a new home with another dog & where there are often children - both new experiences for her. Worried about Willow's aggressive behaviour towards other dogs Willow's mum called Bark Busters to help manage this new situation. During our first session we worked on gaining Willow's focus and having her calm & relaxed around the other dog. We also addressed: - Barking - Jumping - Pulling on the lead - Recall - Sit & Stay - Dog reactivity whilst walking - Behaviour around doorways - Going to her bed when told - Behaviour around children Willow's mum did a great job & we saw an immediate improvement in Willow's behaviour.
Willow is a 3 year old American Bulldog x Boxer x Mastiff, who due to a change in family circumstances had found herself moving into a new home with another dog & where there are often children - both new experiences for her. Worried about Willow's aggressive behaviour towards other dogs Willow's mum called Bark Busters to help manage this new situation. During our first session we worked on gaining Willow's focus and having her calm & relaxed around the other dog. We also addressed: - Barking - Jumping - Pulling on the lead - Recall - Sit & Stay - Dog reactivity whilst walking - Behaviour around doorways - Going to her bed when told - Behaviour around children Willow's mum did a great job & we saw an immediate improvement in Willow's behaviour.
13th March 2020 - Emma Reeves
Emma dealt with Barking, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall, Other
Amazing! Just one session with Emma has already given us instant results at home! I couldn’t recommend Emma and the bark busters team enough for giving us the help to bring our dog back to a beautiful and well mannered part of the family
Trainer note from Emma
Ollie is a stunning 4 year old Swiss Shepherd, and his mum initially called Bark Busters to help with his dog reactive behaviour. Unfortunately Ollie had been attacked by other dogs numerous times whilst he was growing up & this had left him with quite severe dog reactivity. To help Ollie to get over his fear of being attacked and be able to relax, we showed his mum how to take the lead and show Ollie that she was in charge and would protect him. We also dealt with Ollie's pulling on the lead & not coming when called, and his attention seeking behaviour & behaviour around the front door too. :) Ollie's mum did a great job & with her consistency & Bark Busters support Ollie will continue to improve.
Ollie is a stunning 4 year old Swiss Shepherd, and his mum initially called Bark Busters to help with his dog reactive behaviour. Unfortunately Ollie had been attacked by other dogs numerous times whilst he was growing up & this had left him with quite severe dog reactivity. To help Ollie to get over his fear of being attacked and be able to relax, we showed his mum how to take the lead and show Ollie that she was in charge and would protect him. We also dealt with Ollie's pulling on the lead & not coming when called, and his attention seeking behaviour & behaviour around the front door too. :) Ollie's mum did a great job & with her consistency & Bark Busters support Ollie will continue to improve.
13th March 2020 - Emma Reeves
Emma dealt with Barking, Chewing, Digging, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall, Separation anxiety, Other
Instant results! Emma is amazing and really simple techniques work.
Trainer note from Emma
Ella the 6 month old American Bulldog x American Staffy was up to no good, and as she was already growing into a BIG girl her family knew it was time for help, so they called Bark Busters. Her mum's biggest concern was Ella's dominant and sometimes aggressive behaviour towards her 5 year old Maltese x Shih Tzu brother. During our first session along with her behaviour towards her brother we dealt with: - Barking - Jumping - Pulling on the lead - Answering the front door - Destructive behaviour - Recall - Visitors arriving - Recall We saw an instant turn around in Ella's behaviour & I cannot wait to see her continue to progress. :)
Ella the 6 month old American Bulldog x American Staffy was up to no good, and as she was already growing into a BIG girl her family knew it was time for help, so they called Bark Busters. Her mum's biggest concern was Ella's dominant and sometimes aggressive behaviour towards her 5 year old Maltese x Shih Tzu brother. During our first session along with her behaviour towards her brother we dealt with: - Barking - Jumping - Pulling on the lead - Answering the front door - Destructive behaviour - Recall - Visitors arriving - Recall We saw an instant turn around in Ella's behaviour & I cannot wait to see her continue to progress. :)
13th March 2020 - Emma Reeves
Emma dealt with Barking, Chewing, Digging, Jumping up, Pulling, Sibling rivalry, Other
We had our first session with Emma yesterday. What a completely different dog we have. We are absolutely gobsmacked. Thank you so much.
Trainer note from Emma
Thanks Tania. Koda is a very pretty 2 year old German Shepherd who has been up to no good for a while, so her family called Bark Busters for help. During their first session we dealt with: - Separation Anxiety - Jumping - Barking - Pulling on the lead - Digging & Chewing - Stealing things when allowed into the house - Dog reactive behaviour - Sit/Stay - Her fear based reaction the the whipper snipper Koda & her family did a great job during their first session and we saw immediate improvements in her behaviour. I'll be back again soon to check on progress.
Thanks Tania. Koda is a very pretty 2 year old German Shepherd who has been up to no good for a while, so her family called Bark Busters for help. During their first session we dealt with: - Separation Anxiety - Jumping - Barking - Pulling on the lead - Digging & Chewing - Stealing things when allowed into the house - Dog reactive behaviour - Sit/Stay - Her fear based reaction the the whipper snipper Koda & her family did a great job during their first session and we saw immediate improvements in her behaviour. I'll be back again soon to check on progress.
11th March 2020 - Emma Reeves
Emma dealt with Aggression, Barking, Chewing, Jumping up, Pulling, Other
Emma is AMAZING!
We asked her to help us with solutions for walking our 4 month puppy Steve, as he was very fearful of and reactive to other dogs. What we didn’t realise, is that she would help us with so much more!
Not only is Steve now an absolute pleasure to take for walks, his compliance with basic commands has improved drastically. He sits, stays, waits for food, doesn’t barge through doors without being invited in, he is more relaxed when visitors come over, doesn’t jump up on people, and the play fighting and food aggression towards our other dog has also greatly reduced.
Using the simple but highly effective strategies that Emma taught us means that we are confident and in control.
We have successfully taken him to meet and play with other dogs without incident.
Having Emma share her magic with us was truly life-changing for us all. We love our beautiful boy even more than we thought possible.
Thank you Emma, we are so appreciative of everything you have done for our family.
Trainer note from Emma
Thanks Jane. Steve is a great puppy, who with your leadership will now grow into a fantastic job. It's been great already seeing you guys at our park sessions where you can practice your skills further.
Thanks Jane. Steve is a great puppy, who with your leadership will now grow into a fantastic job. It's been great already seeing you guys at our park sessions where you can practice your skills further.
11th March 2020 - Emma Reeves
Emma dealt with Barking, Digging, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall, Sibling rivalry, Other
Emma came to see us today.
Our first visit and she’s absolutely amazing!
Learnt so much in just one session and so looking forward to the next.
Happy content tired fur babies right now ?
thanks Emma x
Trainer note from Emma
Thanks Michelle. Django, the 17m old Red Heeler, and Summer, the 5 year old Mastiff x Cattle dog, have recently moved from a cattle station to suburbia & their behaviour needed to be brought into line. Between them they had a list of problems: - Barking - Jumping - Pulling on the lead - Recall - Mouthing - Hyperactive behaviour - Rushing to/through the front door - Pestering for attention Django was also very possessive with toys & food, and Summer was suffering with anxiety, she was storm fearful & fearful of men, particularly in hats. Their mum did an awesome job & we saw improvements with both dogs straight away. Looking forward to seeing their continued progress & having them at our park sessions soon.
Thanks Michelle. Django, the 17m old Red Heeler, and Summer, the 5 year old Mastiff x Cattle dog, have recently moved from a cattle station to suburbia & their behaviour needed to be brought into line. Between them they had a list of problems: - Barking - Jumping - Pulling on the lead - Recall - Mouthing - Hyperactive behaviour - Rushing to/through the front door - Pestering for attention Django was also very possessive with toys & food, and Summer was suffering with anxiety, she was storm fearful & fearful of men, particularly in hats. Their mum did an awesome job & we saw improvements with both dogs straight away. Looking forward to seeing their continued progress & having them at our park sessions soon.
11th March 2020 - Emma Reeves
Emma dealt with Aggression, Barking, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall, Sibling rivalry, Other
An amazing experience.
I never thought tucka my dog would learn things just on the first session.
So over the moon with this thank you so much.
Trainer note from Emma
Thanks Brianna. Tucka is a gorgeous 3 year old Staffy x Pitbull, but his behaviour didn't match his good looks. His aggression towards visitors meant that his mum was EXTREMELY worried about people coming to the house, and his aggression towards people & dogs on the street was so bad that he really wasn't being walked. Along with his aggression Tucka was also causing trouble with: - Barking - Jumping - Mouthing - Not coming when called - Separation anxiety - Sneaking onto the sofa Tucka & his mum did an awesome job during their first session, and within a couple of hours Tucka was calm and relaxed inside the house and listening to his mum. Keep up the great work. :)
Thanks Brianna. Tucka is a gorgeous 3 year old Staffy x Pitbull, but his behaviour didn't match his good looks. His aggression towards visitors meant that his mum was EXTREMELY worried about people coming to the house, and his aggression towards people & dogs on the street was so bad that he really wasn't being walked. Along with his aggression Tucka was also causing trouble with: - Barking - Jumping - Mouthing - Not coming when called - Separation anxiety - Sneaking onto the sofa Tucka & his mum did an awesome job during their first session, and within a couple of hours Tucka was calm and relaxed inside the house and listening to his mum. Keep up the great work. :)
11th March 2020 - Catharina Jeffery
Catharina dealt with Chewing, Jumping up, Puppy management, Recall, Other
Our new little 8 week old Cavoodle Jemma has had 2 lessons with Bark Busters and its great to see what a few lessons can do to control the bad habits and make her into a pleasurable dog, well done ☺
Trainer note from Catharina
Thanks Phil! Jemma is a gorgeous pup, full of energy and loves testing boundaries as most pups do! It has been a pleasure to help you start her training journey right from the start to help her grow in to the great, well behaved dog. We addressed jumping, play biting, toilet training, lead training, recall and boundary control in her first two puppy lessons. I know that she may continue to test the boundaries as she grows but with the lifetime support guarantee, I will always be there to assist you when needed! Thank you! :)
Thanks Phil! Jemma is a gorgeous pup, full of energy and loves testing boundaries as most pups do! It has been a pleasure to help you start her training journey right from the start to help her grow in to the great, well behaved dog. We addressed jumping, play biting, toilet training, lead training, recall and boundary control in her first two puppy lessons. I know that she may continue to test the boundaries as she grows but with the lifetime support guarantee, I will always be there to assist you when needed! Thank you! :)
11th March 2020 - Catharina Jeffery
Catharina dealt with Aggression, Barking, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall, Other
After enduring anxious barking when people arrive at our house and protective nervous behaviour at the beach and park, it is incredible how quickly Winnie has responded to Cat’s training techniques.
Within the first week of training I can already see an improved version of my dog.... looking forward to watching him grow into a confident responsive boy!
Trainer note from Catharina
Thanks so much for leaving a review Lauren, it really has been a pleasure to work with you guys. It has been great to see Winnie become calmer and a lot more responsive to you when he has been off lead and there has been barking dogs around and distractions. I look forward to continuing the support for you and Winnie (and Bonnie too!) Winnie - Male 11 month Border Collie x Kelpie
Thanks so much for leaving a review Lauren, it really has been a pleasure to work with you guys. It has been great to see Winnie become calmer and a lot more responsive to you when he has been off lead and there has been barking dogs around and distractions. I look forward to continuing the support for you and Winnie (and Bonnie too!) Winnie - Male 11 month Border Collie x Kelpie