Bark Busters Reviews and Customer Testimonials
7th September 2025 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Aggression, Barking, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Puppy management, Recall, Sibling rivalry
Honestly I was VERY sceptical but I was amazed after one meeting. My older dog certainly learnt new tricks and my 7 month old quickly learnt her place in the pack. She has continued to be totally relaxed and at peace finally. Kelly knows her stuff and our whole family is better for it.
Trainer note from Kelly
I am so glad you took a leap of faith! Both of your bulldogs are delicious - we are working with your youngest Aussie Bulldog female, due to her fear reactivity, and attacking her older "brother". Finding out what your family expectations were, what you want from Mildred, and what your parameters were was crucial to tailoring the training to your environment. We worked on her over escalations, door manners, crate training (safety zone), and also discussed how certain ingredients in food can adversely affect a dog's behavior (just like a child!). Small changes, big improvements! A follow up lesson has been done, focusing on Mildred's lunging on lead, and attention on the owner out the front, and she was walking on a loose lead within minutes - she is so keen to be the best girl! Thanks again, and I am looking forward to lesson 3!
I am so glad you took a leap of faith! Both of your bulldogs are delicious - we are working with your youngest Aussie Bulldog female, due to her fear reactivity, and attacking her older "brother". Finding out what your family expectations were, what you want from Mildred, and what your parameters were was crucial to tailoring the training to your environment. We worked on her over escalations, door manners, crate training (safety zone), and also discussed how certain ingredients in food can adversely affect a dog's behavior (just like a child!). Small changes, big improvements! A follow up lesson has been done, focusing on Mildred's lunging on lead, and attention on the owner out the front, and she was walking on a loose lead within minutes - she is so keen to be the best girl! Thanks again, and I am looking forward to lesson 3!
5th September 2025 - Glen & Maureen Guelfi
Glen & Maureen dealt with Hyperactivity, Pulling
Maureen is a true expert when it comes to training dogs. Within 3 hours, she taught me everything needed to create a calmer and more obedient dog. Also helping Tilly to feel more secure.
Trainer note from Glen & Maureen
Thank you for your kind words, it was my pleasure to help you with her.
Thank you for your kind words, it was my pleasure to help you with her.
5th September 2025 - Michelle Howell
Michelle dealt with Barking, Pulling, Puppy management, Other
We recently had our first training session with Michelle from Bark Busters Brisbane, and I can’t recommend her enough! From the moment she arrived, Michelle made us feel at ease and explained everything clearly. What amazed us most was how quickly our Aussie Shepherd, Barni, responded to the training — we noticed a change straight away on the very first day.
The intensive session gave us so many practical tools, and it’s incredible to see Barni adapting so fast. We know we still have more to work on, but with Michelle’s guidance, we feel confident that we’re on the right path.
If you’re looking for a trainer who is patient, professional, and gets real results, Michelle is the one! She is our puppy angel ❤️
Trainer note from Michelle
Thank you so much for your kind words and heartfelt review! It was an absolute pleasure meeting you and working with Barni — what a bright, responsive Aussie Shepherd he is! I’m thrilled to hear you felt at ease during our session and that the training tools made an immediate impact. That first-day transformation is always special, and it speaks volumes about your commitment and Barni’s willingness to learn. Training is a journey, and I’m so glad you feel confident moving forward. With your consistency and Barni’s enthusiasm, I have no doubt you’ll continue to see amazing progress. Thank you for trusting me to guide you both — I’m honoured to be part of your story and proud to be Barni’s “puppy angel
Thank you so much for your kind words and heartfelt review! It was an absolute pleasure meeting you and working with Barni — what a bright, responsive Aussie Shepherd he is! I’m thrilled to hear you felt at ease during our session and that the training tools made an immediate impact. That first-day transformation is always special, and it speaks volumes about your commitment and Barni’s willingness to learn. Training is a journey, and I’m so glad you feel confident moving forward. With your consistency and Barni’s enthusiasm, I have no doubt you’ll continue to see amazing progress. Thank you for trusting me to guide you both — I’m honoured to be part of your story and proud to be Barni’s “puppy angel
4th September 2025 - Glen & Maureen Guelfi
Glen & Maureen dealt with Barking, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling
We are so appreciative for Glen’s help. You have corrected many of our mistakes and taught us how to deal with pulling, hyperactivity properly. Thanks a lot.
Trainer note from Glen & Maureen
You are most welcome, Thank you.
You are most welcome, Thank you.
4th September 2025 - Kristie Toombs
Kristie dealt with Aggression, Barking, Recall
Kristie is very knowledgeable and her guidance in correcting our dogs aggressive barking worked pretty much immediately. The changes for all our family to implement and to continue working on creating a relaxed home to where hopefully soon we can have visitors come to our home without Kingston barking aggressively.
We look forward to working with Kristie in our next session to improve our struggles when walking him.
Our family are incredibly grateful, thank you!
3rd September 2025 - Michelle Reay
Michelle dealt with Aggression, Barking, Recall
Michelle delivers her training in a friendly and professional manner, with lots of good solutions to the dogs behavior, deff recommend.
Trainer note from Michelle
Thanks Graeme, it is great to see Bailey improving with your training practice. Continue to be consistent with this, calmly take control using the training techniques and you will build his confidence in your leadership and progress with leaps and bounds!
Thanks Graeme, it is great to see Bailey improving with your training practice. Continue to be consistent with this, calmly take control using the training techniques and you will build his confidence in your leadership and progress with leaps and bounds!
1st September 2025 - Glen & Maureen Guelfi
Glen & Maureen dealt with Aggression, Barking, Chewing, Digging, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Puppy management, Separation anxiety, Toileting
Testimonial for Bark Busters and Maureen Guelfi
Over the years, I’ve had the pleasure of raising many dogs, but none quite like the beautiful and spirited Coco. He's an independent pup with a strong personality and a tendency to "rule the roost." When the peace in my home—my sanctuary—began to feel disrupted, I knew it was time to seek professional help.
Bark Busters was my first choice, as I had a positive experience with them in the early 2000s. At that time, we had a German Shepherd named Duke, and a friend of my husband's recommended Bark Busters. Although I wasn’t personally involved in Duke's training, the transformation was remarkable—he became an obedient, well-mannered family companion.
Last week, Coco met Maureen Guelfi for the first time, and the change in his behavior has already been incredible. Maureen helped me understand that Coco was confused by my lack of leadership, and she patiently taught me how to take control in a calm and confident way.
Thanks to Maureen's guidance, Coco is now so much easier to manage, and the sense of peace in my home has been fully restored. I’m looking forward to our next session and continuing this journey with Maureen and Bark Busters.
Sincerely
Kim Knott
Trainer note from Glen & Maureen
Awww, thank you Kim, and Coco will only continue to flourish under your leadership, Great work.
Awww, thank you Kim, and Coco will only continue to flourish under your leadership, Great work.
1st September 2025 - Laura Burton
Laura dealt with Aggression, Barking, Pulling, Recall, Separation anxiety
Laura has represented Bark Busters very well, her presentation was easy to understand, and we are very confident that using the techniques & working with Laura that we can reach a positive outcome for both Archie & ourselves.
Trainer note from Laura
Hi Colleen, It was great to see the Improvements in Archie's behaviour in the lesson and I am looking forward to our next session. Keep up the good work. Laura
Hi Colleen, It was great to see the Improvements in Archie's behaviour in the lesson and I am looking forward to our next session. Keep up the good work. Laura
1st September 2025 - Kristie Toombs
Kristie dealt with Aggression, Barking, Hyperactivity, Recall
The lesson was amazing the response from Murphy has improved Kristie made the lesson easy to understand and simple to do looking forward to the next lesson and to see how Murphy has improved from the training
29th August 2025 - Catharina Jeffery
Catharina dealt with Aggression, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall, Separation anxiety
Cat was an exceptional trainer and has helped tremendously with our Nelson’s behaviour. He has gone from being anxious and needy to calm and relaxed in less than 2 weeks. Cat was super knowledgeable and answered every question we had for her and my partner and I both left feeling confident who’s hands our dog was in. The training was easy to understand and had quick effect. We look forward to seeing how Nelson responds over time as the brief period we’ve been seeing Cat we have noticed massive changes in him already
Trainer note from Catharina
It was such a pleasure to work with you both and Nelson, thank you for your review. Seeing how much work you had put into Nelson's training in your first 2 weeks was fantastic and the results have spoken for themselves. He was 100% calmer, he was happier, and much more relaxed. You have turned his aggressive behaviour right around as well as his pulling, jumping and pushy attention seeking behaviour. Well done guys!!
It was such a pleasure to work with you both and Nelson, thank you for your review. Seeing how much work you had put into Nelson's training in your first 2 weeks was fantastic and the results have spoken for themselves. He was 100% calmer, he was happier, and much more relaxed. You have turned his aggressive behaviour right around as well as his pulling, jumping and pushy attention seeking behaviour. Well done guys!!
29th August 2025 - Ric Kennedy
We had a lot of trouble with crate training our puppy. We reached out to Ric from Bark busters and set up a session that week. Ric was kind, patient and taught us so much in just one session. We were blown away with how much progress was made. *Our Hugo is now a happy puppy in the crate and sleeping in our room at night in a safe space with no anxiety or stress from him. Highly recommend!
Trainer note from Ric
*Little Hugo was so scared and just unsure about the crate. With a little encouragement using natural dog techniques and psychology little Hugo would find the crate is actually a great place for him. Thank you Cara for this lovely review, Hugo is so sweet and very loved in your families care I could see you love him very much, he will have a wonderful life. Kindest Regards Ric
*Little Hugo was so scared and just unsure about the crate. With a little encouragement using natural dog techniques and psychology little Hugo would find the crate is actually a great place for him. Thank you Cara for this lovely review, Hugo is so sweet and very loved in your families care I could see you love him very much, he will have a wonderful life. Kindest Regards Ric
29th August 2025 - Michelle Howell
Michelle dealt with Barking, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall, Toileting, Other
Harry had his first lesson 3days ago and we are already seeing an improvement in his barking problem and taking more notice of our instructions.
Michelle identified his unwanted habits very quickly and explained in detail and demonstrated clearly how to address these.
Trainer note from Michelle
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! Harry is such a sweet Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, and I could see straight away how much you both care about his happiness and wellbeing. It’s wonderful to hear that you’re already noticing improvements in his barking and responsiveness. Your dedication to his training and mental stimulation will make such a positive difference in his lifelong confidence and joy. I’m excited to see Harry continue to thrive with your commitment and consistency!
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! Harry is such a sweet Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, and I could see straight away how much you both care about his happiness and wellbeing. It’s wonderful to hear that you’re already noticing improvements in his barking and responsiveness. Your dedication to his training and mental stimulation will make such a positive difference in his lifelong confidence and joy. I’m excited to see Harry continue to thrive with your commitment and consistency!