Bark Busters Reviews and Customer Testimonials
12th August 2025 - Philippa Dakin
Philippa dealt with Barking, Chewing, Jumping up, Puppy management, Recall, Toileting
Philippa was amazing! She was greeted at the door by my new puppy and my elder chihuahua with nonstop barking. Before she was even in the door, she had gently quieted the cacophony and was able to introduce herself. It was truly amazing! She spent time with me explaining the program, roleplaying the training and giving great advice. Training practice takes only a few minutes for both me and my pup, and I can see a gradual difference in her behaviour every day. Thankyou Philippa for helping me restore order to the household.
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Abby a 14 week Miniature Dachshund is learning to put her best paw forward. Great to see her respond so well and enjoy the training. Great work Karen!
Abby a 14 week Miniature Dachshund is learning to put her best paw forward. Great to see her respond so well and enjoy the training. Great work Karen!
10th August 2025 - Philippa Dakin
Philippa dealt with Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Recall
very happy with first lesson
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Aubie a 6 year old Jug is learning to relax and accept a beautiful new baby in the family. Well done Aubie and his kind leaders.
Aubie a 6 year old Jug is learning to relax and accept a beautiful new baby in the family. Well done Aubie and his kind leaders.
5th July 2025 - Philippa Dakin
Philippa dealt with Digging, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Puppy management, Recall, Toileting
Was good. Very informative. Philippa was great
Trainer note from Philippa
Good to train with you and clever chihuahua Opal. Helping with boundaries, recall and more. Toilet rolls are no longer on the play list! Well done to all.
Good to train with you and clever chihuahua Opal. Helping with boundaries, recall and more. Toilet rolls are no longer on the play list! Well done to all.
19th June 2025 - Philippa Dakin
Philippa dealt with Aggression, Barking, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall, Separation anxiety
Phillipa hit the ground running and got straight into showing us techniques to stop the dogs barking at visitors and made each step in our training easy to understand. Phillipa included my daughter and myself in the training so that we both felt confident with each activity. We could see a change in both dogs nearly straight away which was absolutely amazing!! I feel that even though a week has passed, the dogs are calmer and responding to the techniques we are using.
Trainer note from Philippa
Lovely to meet you and be able to support you in training Max and Blossom with Barking, recall, walking and boundaries. Well done to all of you. With Bark Busters you always have support with training. The journey has begun! Great to know they are responding with positive changes.
Lovely to meet you and be able to support you in training Max and Blossom with Barking, recall, walking and boundaries. Well done to all of you. With Bark Busters you always have support with training. The journey has begun! Great to know they are responding with positive changes.
29th April 2025 - Philippa Dakin
It was absolutely the best decision ever to engage Phillipa from Bark Busters. Phillipa arrived on time, and we started working with her and our dog straight away. Huge differences were made with our poodle in the first 15 minutes, and we learnt so much over our first session. As soon as Phillipa began to interact with our dog I knew we were in the hands of a complete professional who cared deeply about the outcomes we needed and the welfare of our dog. My partner and I learned so much! We gained the confidence we needed and now have a much better understanding of how our dog thinks and how to train our dog using simple tools and commands. I feel like we have a completely different dog now in the best possible way. We love him and think that he deserves to live to his best and happiest life. Thank you Phillipa for showing us the way with care!
If you feel life could be better with your dog, take the next step with Bark Busters and Phillipa.
Trainer note from Philippa
Mallee a 5 year old Miniature poodle had a great time at his Bark Busters training. He is loving his owners speaking dog and being retired from running the show. Lots more time now to relax, chill out and enjoy life. Thank you for inviting Bark Busters to help with his behaviors. Well done to his excellent good kind leaders.
Mallee a 5 year old Miniature poodle had a great time at his Bark Busters training. He is loving his owners speaking dog and being retired from running the show. Lots more time now to relax, chill out and enjoy life. Thank you for inviting Bark Busters to help with his behaviors. Well done to his excellent good kind leaders.
12th April 2025 - Philippa Dakin
Philippa dealt with Jumping up, Puppy management
Only 4 days later and Sammy is already showing big improvements in her door manners and in not jumping up. Early days but confident we can get there now and having an on call support service is so good.
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A pleasure to train with you and Sammy the Bark Busters way. Beautiful 12 month old Labrador. So great to see the improvements now after her second follow up session. She loves the new clear leadership. Well done and keep up the good training. Helping with visitor manners, jumping, licking, recall loose lead walking and more.
A pleasure to train with you and Sammy the Bark Busters way. Beautiful 12 month old Labrador. So great to see the improvements now after her second follow up session. She loves the new clear leadership. Well done and keep up the good training. Helping with visitor manners, jumping, licking, recall loose lead walking and more.
28th January 2025 - Philippa Dakin
Philippa dealt with Barking, Chewing, Digging, Jumping up, Pulling, Puppy management, Recall
While it's been a week since Winston and I had our first session the changes have been great. The main reason for seeing Philippa was Winston's barking and this has reduced dramatically, I'm able to control this very quickly and easily. Winston is also good now with opening the baby gates and doors to other areas of the house, he now sits and waits for me to say yes. We do still need to do work on this when he's excited and we have visitors, especially is Aunty and cousins who are just as excited to see him. Winston is a a cocker who wants what he wants so recall, jumping and mouthing are something we still need to work on but I'm confident that we'll ace these as well with Philippa's support.
Trainer note from Philippa
Lovely to be able to help Winston a 5 month old Cocker Spaniel with his behavior and helping reduce unnecessary barking. I look forward to supporting you in training in the future. Keep up the good work!
Lovely to be able to help Winston a 5 month old Cocker Spaniel with his behavior and helping reduce unnecessary barking. I look forward to supporting you in training in the future. Keep up the good work!
12th December 2024 - Philippa Dakin
Philippa dealt with Aggression, Pulling, Recall
Very encouraging training, clear and effective. Just need practice for this stage thank you
Trainer note from Philippa
Great to get started. Helping with leadership, sibling rivalry, distance control and lead walking. Keep up the good training and I look forward to the next session with you.
Great to get started. Helping with leadership, sibling rivalry, distance control and lead walking. Keep up the good training and I look forward to the next session with you.
3rd December 2024 - Philippa Dakin
Philippa dealt with Barking, Jumping up, Recall, Other
Philippa was lovely and informative. She gave easy to follow instructions and within a few days I've been able to see some improvements in behaviour from my dog.
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Great to know that Aggie a miniature labradoodle is responding to the training. Helping with barking, reactivity, boundaries and more . I look forward to the next session.
Great to know that Aggie a miniature labradoodle is responding to the training. Helping with barking, reactivity, boundaries and more . I look forward to the next session.
31st October 2024 - Philippa Dakin
Philippa dealt with Barking, Pulling, Recall, Separation anxiety
Our first day of training our dog Primo was great! Solutions that we had not been able to control our dog in before became easier. In a moment of desperation for someone who could help us. Bark Busters was the best option! The fact that they do not train with rewards is amazing. It has only been a week and we can see huge changes in our beloved dog.
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Great to be able to see Primo, the handsome sable Akita responding so well. Helping with barking and howling, lead walking and distance control. Well done to his owners for embracing the training to get the results (and no food treating involved). Speaking dog the Bark Busters way.
Great to be able to see Primo, the handsome sable Akita responding so well. Helping with barking and howling, lead walking and distance control. Well done to his owners for embracing the training to get the results (and no food treating involved). Speaking dog the Bark Busters way.
30th June 2024 - Philippa Dakin
I am surprised at how quickly the training was effective. I was at my wits end with my dog and really needed a solution. Honey took to the training straight away and by the end of the lesson, had changed some of her ways. Philippa was lovely and very informative. I would highy recommend her services.
Trainer note from Philippa
Great to see Honey respond to the training and be able to provide solutions. Helping with boundaries, jumping, barking and recall. Keep up the good consistent dog communication. Well done to Honey's lovely family.
Great to see Honey respond to the training and be able to provide solutions. Helping with boundaries, jumping, barking and recall. Keep up the good consistent dog communication. Well done to Honey's lovely family.
28th June 2024 - Philippa Dakin
Phillipa was very helpful and clear in all her instructions. I’m feeling more comfortable and confident dealing with my puppy
Trainer note from Philippa
Lovely to meet and train with you and Quiche a 6m old Cavoodle, and help with recall, jumping, mouthing, boundaries and some lead walking. She is a quick learner and did so well on the day the Bark Busters way. Happy puppy days.
Lovely to meet and train with you and Quiche a 6m old Cavoodle, and help with recall, jumping, mouthing, boundaries and some lead walking. She is a quick learner and did so well on the day the Bark Busters way. Happy puppy days.