Reviews & Testimonials For Kelly McClelland
Back to Trainer6th July 2026 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Puppy management, Sibling rivalry, Toileting
Kelly has been amazing. We were feeling so anxious about buying two dogs and already she has given us so much information and guidance and we haven’t even had our one on one training yet!
Trainer note from Kelly
Double Trouble! Getting a puppy is overwhelming, getting two is a major committment. I applaud your family for taking the step of getting training done before the pups came home, and then following through once they arrived. Setting up safe zones, positive crate training, gentle lead introduction, recall - it's all happening! I'll see you all soon for lesson 2, then you and bring both pups to an FOC session of puppy school to start their social journeys in a safe environment. Huge well done, I am looking forward to continuing their training journey!
Double Trouble! Getting a puppy is overwhelming, getting two is a major committment. I applaud your family for taking the step of getting training done before the pups came home, and then following through once they arrived. Setting up safe zones, positive crate training, gentle lead introduction, recall - it's all happening! I'll see you all soon for lesson 2, then you and bring both pups to an FOC session of puppy school to start their social journeys in a safe environment. Huge well done, I am looking forward to continuing their training journey!
23rd June 2026 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Aggression, Barking, Hyperactivity, Pulling, Separation anxiety
After just the very first training session with Kelly, my very busy young collie/Kelpie cross has been walking at my side like an angel! Instead of always being in front; on guard. I am really amazed! Naturally me, as the owner, needed the training, and my dog Missy, responded immediately to Kelly's methods. I am just so happy, and really looking forward to our next session. I would absolutely recommend Kelly. She read my dog from the getgo, and provided so much great information & an education.
Trainer note from Kelly
Thanks Jonquil! I can't even begin to describe the first vs second lesson. Her attempts at lunging, nipping, and definitely barking (at the first lesson) were causing you so much stress, especially with close neighbours in proximity. She absolutely soaked up the training, her tail went from tucked under in fear, to relaxed and wagging - from needing to be at least 3m to make her feel safe, to standing right next to me, trying to sniff my work boots - what an amazing dog! Fear reactivity needs to be handled correctly with working breeds - and the second lesson was a breath of fresh air. What a relaxed, attentive, and obedient girl she has become in such a short period of time. Massive well done, see you soon at group training!
Thanks Jonquil! I can't even begin to describe the first vs second lesson. Her attempts at lunging, nipping, and definitely barking (at the first lesson) were causing you so much stress, especially with close neighbours in proximity. She absolutely soaked up the training, her tail went from tucked under in fear, to relaxed and wagging - from needing to be at least 3m to make her feel safe, to standing right next to me, trying to sniff my work boots - what an amazing dog! Fear reactivity needs to be handled correctly with working breeds - and the second lesson was a breath of fresh air. What a relaxed, attentive, and obedient girl she has become in such a short period of time. Massive well done, see you soon at group training!
20th June 2026 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Barking, Hyperactivity, Pulling, Recall
Very happy and confident that we will have a positive outcome. Kelly was very knowledgeable and confident in her delivery of the session and communicating.
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Thanks Kevin! Your Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a gorgeous chunk of love and muscle, and implementing some gentle training and boundaries for the safety of your at home work was crucial! Door manners were mint at lesson 2, so we moved onto Chicken chasing and stock control, which he responded to like a dream. We now have his pulling on lead under control as well - what a delightful companion he is! Thanks so much for all your consistent efforts, well done :-)
Thanks Kevin! Your Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a gorgeous chunk of love and muscle, and implementing some gentle training and boundaries for the safety of your at home work was crucial! Door manners were mint at lesson 2, so we moved onto Chicken chasing and stock control, which he responded to like a dream. We now have his pulling on lead under control as well - what a delightful companion he is! Thanks so much for all your consistent efforts, well done :-)
23rd April 2026 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Aggression, Barking, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall, Separation anxiety
We contacted Kelly as our year old English bulldog was nipping at our son.
Immediately Kelly recognised the problem and instructed us with the tools to help resolve this problem. Our dog responded instantly. It has only been 3 days since our lesson and our dog is behaving and following instructions.
I would highly recommend Kelly
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Thanks Paula! You absolutely did the right thing with instigating training, as nipping hurts, and apart from the physical bruises, it can cause fear in a child, and often a fractured relationship with the dog as well. Your British Bulldog is delightful, but as shown at lesson 1, she had decided she'd rule the roost! By amending some very simple day to day rules, she immediately relaxed, and learned that her behaviour was undesirable, and also learned what you all wanted from her. Pulling, barking, jumping up, nipping, all targeted at lesson one, and I look forward to supporting your training journey!
Thanks Paula! You absolutely did the right thing with instigating training, as nipping hurts, and apart from the physical bruises, it can cause fear in a child, and often a fractured relationship with the dog as well. Your British Bulldog is delightful, but as shown at lesson 1, she had decided she'd rule the roost! By amending some very simple day to day rules, she immediately relaxed, and learned that her behaviour was undesirable, and also learned what you all wanted from her. Pulling, barking, jumping up, nipping, all targeted at lesson one, and I look forward to supporting your training journey!
23rd April 2026 - Kelly McClelland
Kelly dealt with Aggression, Chewing, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Puppy management, Recall
Kelly has been working with us for 4 months now and her commitment and support has been excellent. We are first time dog owners, and had concerns about our puppy’s behaviour. With her knowledgeable tips on food, nutrition, dog behaviour and psychology, Kelly has continued to provide step by step advice to help us tackle issues concerning us. In the 4 months we have learned so much, have a better behaved dog and know we’re on the road to a happy dog! Thank you Kelly for your support, advice, commitment and dedication in supporting our family with Alfie.
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Thanks Sharon! You noticed very undesirable traits from a young puppy, including aggression, and your family has been fantastic with training consistency and providing structure. Although this is a Zoom associated training relationship, we have also done face to face training when I have travelled interstate, and it has been our pleasure to support this process!
Thanks Sharon! You noticed very undesirable traits from a young puppy, including aggression, and your family has been fantastic with training consistency and providing structure. Although this is a Zoom associated training relationship, we have also done face to face training when I have travelled interstate, and it has been our pleasure to support this process!
21st 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
Trainer note from Kelly
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!