Reviews & Testimonials For Kelly McClelland
Back to Trainer21st April 2026 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Barking, Jumping up, Pulling, Separation anxiety
Kelly was great, explanations of behaviour made sense and training techniques brought impressive results. Maple has responded well to her change of position within the household and seems really content.
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Maple is just like a pretty and perfect doll! I loved seeing her improvements at lesson two, and she really showed how much she wants to please you. Getting her barking, jumping up, and social manners with family dogs was crucial to a relaxing lifestyle, and you have mailed it, well done!
Maple is just like a pretty and perfect doll! I loved seeing her improvements at lesson two, and she really showed how much she wants to please you. Getting her barking, jumping up, and social manners with family dogs was crucial to a relaxing lifestyle, and you have mailed it, well done!
20th April 2026 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Barking, Jumping up, Pulling, Separation anxiety
Kelly was so knowledgeable and made everything easy to understand. She guided us through each exercise by clearly explaining and modelling what to do, which made a big difference. I really appreciated how she also explained the why behind each technique. This helped everything click which made our homework tasks much easier to follow. Kelly was positive, supportive and encouraging throughout. Looking forward to our next session. Thank you :)
Trainer note from Kelly
Thanks Kylie, what a delicious Cavoodle your boy is :-). But, because is so cute, he was literally getting away with everything, just with a melting look hahaha. With some simple boundaries set, a small amount of daily programming, and tailoring the training to your personal concerns with Teddy, he has shown how awesome a dog he can be! At the second lesson, seeing how improved his door manners, barking and lead work were - you get 5 stars for your effort and dedication. See you soon for your 2 free group sessions, and you'll also be covered for life with our guarantee. Well done!
Thanks Kylie, what a delicious Cavoodle your boy is :-). But, because is so cute, he was literally getting away with everything, just with a melting look hahaha. With some simple boundaries set, a small amount of daily programming, and tailoring the training to your personal concerns with Teddy, he has shown how awesome a dog he can be! At the second lesson, seeing how improved his door manners, barking and lead work were - you get 5 stars for your effort and dedication. See you soon for your 2 free group sessions, and you'll also be covered for life with our guarantee. Well done!
15th April 2026 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Pulling, Recall, Other
Kelly has been very helpful, training has been easy with her guidance. she is very knowledgeable. i have no hesitation recommending her to anyone looking to train their dog.
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Thanks Ash! I am thoroughly enjoying working with you both, and thanks again for taking on a rehome/rescue, he's such a delight. Large breeds, like Irish Wolfhound crosses, need focus on control, and each session your improvements are incredible. We've already focused on separation work, door banging, pulling, recall, and night time manners. I am looking forward to consolidating last sessions' education on street work, by going for a walk and working on lead reactivity. Thanks again, and well done!
Thanks Ash! I am thoroughly enjoying working with you both, and thanks again for taking on a rehome/rescue, he's such a delight. Large breeds, like Irish Wolfhound crosses, need focus on control, and each session your improvements are incredible. We've already focused on separation work, door banging, pulling, recall, and night time manners. I am looking forward to consolidating last sessions' education on street work, by going for a walk and working on lead reactivity. Thanks again, and well done!
27th March 2026 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Jumping up, Toileting, Other
Loved talking with Kelly and learned so much about understanding dogs. My pup reacted very favourably to her direction and is responding well to training.
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Thanks Ann! Yorkie's are so much fun, but when they start using teeth to communicate, not so much! Gorgeous Maisie needed some fine tuning with barking, door answering, jumping up and antisocial issues with both visitors and at the door. Seeing a calm, happy, confident pup at lesson 2 was incredible! You've done a great job with her training, not one bite since lesson one, and her whole demeanor has improved, without changing her adorable personality. Well done!
Thanks Ann! Yorkie's are so much fun, but when they start using teeth to communicate, not so much! Gorgeous Maisie needed some fine tuning with barking, door answering, jumping up and antisocial issues with both visitors and at the door. Seeing a calm, happy, confident pup at lesson 2 was incredible! You've done a great job with her training, not one bite since lesson one, and her whole demeanor has improved, without changing her adorable personality. Well done!
15th March 2026 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Barking, Hyperactivity, Recall
we found Kelly very professional and wasted no time in showing us how to stop patch from barking so far day 3 it's still working still a long road to go but we feel that he will seceed and so will we .
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Thanks so much - for a small dog, he was certainly causing a lot of stress with his barking and over guarding. I was thrilled to see Patch respond to our calm and gentle methods, so quickly, at the first lesson, and with consistency, he will continue to become a more relaxed companion. Well done!
Thanks so much - for a small dog, he was certainly causing a lot of stress with his barking and over guarding. I was thrilled to see Patch respond to our calm and gentle methods, so quickly, at the first lesson, and with consistency, he will continue to become a more relaxed companion. Well done!
10th March 2026 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Chewing, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Puppy management, Recall, Toileting
I cannot say enough positive things about Kelly. From the moment we met and she came to our home we felt reassured and knew we had made the right decision in joining BarkBusters. Kelly was so informative and caring, really listened and knew exactly what was needed to do in assisting us to train our cheeky toy poodle Rusty. :) We are excited for our next lessons and for the well trained dog I know Kelly will help us achieve. Thankyou Thankyou Thankyou.......
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Oh, my absolute pleasure, thank you so much for your kind words! Rusty is a cheeky, confident, super smart and active poodle pup, and we don't want to squash his personality! But apartment living can be very stressful if there is barking, separation issues, lead training, nipping, social manners and obedience - constantly going past other dogs (lift, common areas) is very stressful when your dog is being a clown! The first lesson was fabulous, you both were so kind and attentive, and Rusty soaked it all in - second lesson we'll do more work with distractions, and get the walking and public happenings under control. Well done!!
Oh, my absolute pleasure, thank you so much for your kind words! Rusty is a cheeky, confident, super smart and active poodle pup, and we don't want to squash his personality! But apartment living can be very stressful if there is barking, separation issues, lead training, nipping, social manners and obedience - constantly going past other dogs (lift, common areas) is very stressful when your dog is being a clown! The first lesson was fabulous, you both were so kind and attentive, and Rusty soaked it all in - second lesson we'll do more work with distractions, and get the walking and public happenings under control. Well done!!
10th March 2026 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall, Separation anxiety, Sibling rivalry
Kelly has already after lesson 1 been able to assist our family , enabling boundary setting , setting hierarchy in place to deal with behavioural issues and getting us to a calm space
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Your whole family gets 5 stars! Everyone was at our first session, ensuring there would be consistency, and that everyone knew how the service worked for the benefit of the dogs. Sibling rivalry (fighting between 2 or more dogs in the same home) is terrifying for the owner/s, and once the owners are injured trying to split the fights, it is definitely time for professional help. We've started with base training for your two Frenchies, setting boundaries, providing safe zones, and teaching them that it's all ok! Gentle, consistent, and with loads of love - I am thrilled by your photo updates of the dogs already walking together, and resting in the loungeroom near each other, completely at ease - see you all soon for more fun training!
Your whole family gets 5 stars! Everyone was at our first session, ensuring there would be consistency, and that everyone knew how the service worked for the benefit of the dogs. Sibling rivalry (fighting between 2 or more dogs in the same home) is terrifying for the owner/s, and once the owners are injured trying to split the fights, it is definitely time for professional help. We've started with base training for your two Frenchies, setting boundaries, providing safe zones, and teaching them that it's all ok! Gentle, consistent, and with loads of love - I am thrilled by your photo updates of the dogs already walking together, and resting in the loungeroom near each other, completely at ease - see you all soon for more fun training!
28th February 2026 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Barking, Recall, Separation anxiety
From the very first lesson, Kelly was able to explain some of the reasons for the issues we were having, with appropriate training routines to suit provided immediately. We have been following her instructions with very good results. From anxious barking dogs to a calmer home and greatly reduced barking. Looking forward to our next lessons now! Thank you!!
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Apartment living is just brilliant, until your dogs are waking the neighbours or breaking into the peace and solitude through the day when you're working. We really understand how mortified you were to find out that your babies weren't being angels - I am so grateful that you invited Bark Busters Home Dog Training to come and assist you in your home - your two pups are absolutely delicious! Tenterfield Terriers and Maltese x Foxie's are both such fun breeds, but can certainly be verbose if not worked mentally - apart from the main focus of barking, we also addressed and focused on jumping up, pulling on lead, recall, stair racing and door manners. I am looking forward to doing more training off site at lesson 2, dog to dog confidence and manners, and walking politely to be the main points to improve. The quick changes you're seeing are 100% down to you as an owner, thanks so much for your committment to our easy system!
Apartment living is just brilliant, until your dogs are waking the neighbours or breaking into the peace and solitude through the day when you're working. We really understand how mortified you were to find out that your babies weren't being angels - I am so grateful that you invited Bark Busters Home Dog Training to come and assist you in your home - your two pups are absolutely delicious! Tenterfield Terriers and Maltese x Foxie's are both such fun breeds, but can certainly be verbose if not worked mentally - apart from the main focus of barking, we also addressed and focused on jumping up, pulling on lead, recall, stair racing and door manners. I am looking forward to doing more training off site at lesson 2, dog to dog confidence and manners, and walking politely to be the main points to improve. The quick changes you're seeing are 100% down to you as an owner, thanks so much for your committment to our easy system!
1st February 2026 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Barking, Jumping up, Pulling
We were so impressed that Kelly was able to solve the demand barking problem of our 20 month old cavoodle, Margot ,within the first 1/2 hour of her visit! She went on to explain this, and further training in a clear and easy to follow way. Since the first visit, not only is there NO demand barking but Margot is walking on the left, and bothering our cats much less. Thank you for bringing harmony back into our household Kelly, your visit was truely life changing!
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What a fun lesson! Working with your delicious Cavoodle, Margot, was truly enjoyable, she has a beautiful temperament (which we don't want to change)!!! Creating balance within your home was crucial, as the cats have a right to freedom (after all, we are their staff!), but also for Miss Margot to understand that barking, play demanding, over guarding, pulling, jumping up and door racing were just not the behaviours your family deem appropriate (and rightly so!). She responded like a dream, and the fact that your family has followed through with the easy instructions is so amazing, massive well done - can't wait for lesson #2 :-)
What a fun lesson! Working with your delicious Cavoodle, Margot, was truly enjoyable, she has a beautiful temperament (which we don't want to change)!!! Creating balance within your home was crucial, as the cats have a right to freedom (after all, we are their staff!), but also for Miss Margot to understand that barking, play demanding, over guarding, pulling, jumping up and door racing were just not the behaviours your family deem appropriate (and rightly so!). She responded like a dream, and the fact that your family has followed through with the easy instructions is so amazing, massive well done - can't wait for lesson #2 :-)
6th January 2026 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Chewing, Digging, Jumping up, Puppy management, Toileting
Really happy with the information that Kelly provided me with. She knows A LOT and helped me so much already! I love that you can contact her anytime with all sorts of (dog) questions! This is my first pet and I already feel much more comfortable in the training and nutrition after just one session. Would definitely recommend Kelly!
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First time puppy owner, thanks so much for choosing a rescue! Your wee little Staffy x, Winter, is a delight, and really enjoyed the training. With babies, at the first lesson, we focus on mouthing, biting, jumping up, lack of focus, toilet training, lead training, gate training and recall. We have just completed your second lesson, where we focused on heel work, sit, stay (obedience), gate racing and recall with distraction. I am looking forward to lesson #3, you're doing an amazing job with him, well done!
First time puppy owner, thanks so much for choosing a rescue! Your wee little Staffy x, Winter, is a delight, and really enjoyed the training. With babies, at the first lesson, we focus on mouthing, biting, jumping up, lack of focus, toilet training, lead training, gate training and recall. We have just completed your second lesson, where we focused on heel work, sit, stay (obedience), gate racing and recall with distraction. I am looking forward to lesson #3, you're doing an amazing job with him, well done!
2nd January 2026 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall
Kelly was very helpful with the problems were were facing with our 14 month old Golden Retriever. We’re first time dog parents and every thing Kelly explained was easy to understand. Thank you Kelly and look forward to our next training session. Cheers, Margaret Busby x
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Oh, I do love a Gundog! Melo is such a lovely Golden Retriever, but habits like barking, jumping up, door racing, licking family and visitors, visitor manners, pulling on lead and sleeping habits were certainly becoming a concern. I was thrilled with his intake at lesson 1, and at lesson 2 we got out and about, practiced heel work, road and kerb safety, gaining focus, and lunging. I can't wait for lesson 3, well done to you and your family, great result!
Oh, I do love a Gundog! Melo is such a lovely Golden Retriever, but habits like barking, jumping up, door racing, licking family and visitors, visitor manners, pulling on lead and sleeping habits were certainly becoming a concern. I was thrilled with his intake at lesson 1, and at lesson 2 we got out and about, practiced heel work, road and kerb safety, gaining focus, and lunging. I can't wait for lesson 3, well done to you and your family, great result!
31st December 2025 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Barking
Kelly was great with showing us how to deal with Teddy.
Trainer note from Kelly
Thanks so much for inviting us in to assist with your gorgeous Groodle, and his not so gorgeous barking habit. He is unique in that he only barked when he could see the owner (dog outside, owner inside), as a demand behaviour, and not when the owner left the home. This habit was causing the owner to change their daily routine, habits, and was causing massive amounts of household stress! Before we were even a quarter of the way through the theory component of lesson one (and because we couldn't hear each other LOL!) I showed these lovely owners how to correct the barking, without physical force or contact, and for the next theory timeframe it was the sweet sound of silence! We moved onto programming and Teddy responded like a dream, and we were able to make his mind settle, and he simply went to his day bed and fell asleep. Finally relaxed. Good job! I am looking forward to continuing your training journey at our second lesson!
Thanks so much for inviting us in to assist with your gorgeous Groodle, and his not so gorgeous barking habit. He is unique in that he only barked when he could see the owner (dog outside, owner inside), as a demand behaviour, and not when the owner left the home. This habit was causing the owner to change their daily routine, habits, and was causing massive amounts of household stress! Before we were even a quarter of the way through the theory component of lesson one (and because we couldn't hear each other LOL!) I showed these lovely owners how to correct the barking, without physical force or contact, and for the next theory timeframe it was the sweet sound of silence! We moved onto programming and Teddy responded like a dream, and we were able to make his mind settle, and he simply went to his day bed and fell asleep. Finally relaxed. Good job! I am looking forward to continuing your training journey at our second lesson!