Reviews & Testimonials For Michelle Howell
Back to Trainer5th 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
30th April 2025 - Michelle Howell
Michelle dealt with Jumping up, Pulling, Puppy management, Sibling rivalry
We honestly can’t recommend Michelle enough! Within just a few minutes, it was obvious she really understands all types of dogs and knows how to connect with them. Her calm, confident energy helped both us and our pups feel totally at ease, and her training style was super effective but also kind and totally tailored to our dogs’ different personalities.
She explained everything clearly and made sure we felt good about continuing the training on our own until the next session. The progress we saw in just a few hours was amazing—our dogs went from being overexcited to more well-mannered (though they still like to push the boundaries a bit!).
Michelle truly cares about both dogs and their people, and she’s great at adapting to everyone’s needs. If you’re looking for someone who’s not just knowledgeable but also down-to-earth and awesome to work with, Michelle’s your person!
Trainer note from Michelle
hank you so much for your incredibly kind words! It means the world to me that you felt such a positive shift in both your dogs and yourselves during our session. Every dog (and every human!) is unique, and I genuinely love being able to tailor training to what works best for each individual. I'm so glad to hear you felt confident and supported—empowering you to keep things progressing at home between sessions is always one of my top priorities. Your pups were an absolute delight to work with, full of personality and heart, and I can’t wait to see how they continue to thrive. Thank you again for trusting me with your beautiful dogs—I’m looking forward to our next catch-up! Warmest regards, Michelle 🐾
hank you so much for your incredibly kind words! It means the world to me that you felt such a positive shift in both your dogs and yourselves during our session. Every dog (and every human!) is unique, and I genuinely love being able to tailor training to what works best for each individual. I'm so glad to hear you felt confident and supported—empowering you to keep things progressing at home between sessions is always one of my top priorities. Your pups were an absolute delight to work with, full of personality and heart, and I can’t wait to see how they continue to thrive. Thank you again for trusting me with your beautiful dogs—I’m looking forward to our next catch-up! Warmest regards, Michelle 🐾
18th March 2025 - Michelle Howell
Michelle dealt with Other
Michelle is simply incredible with our pup. From the first interaction, she had already started training him and us without us even noticing. She is passionate about what she does, and it is reflected in her teaching and approach. Overall, it’s difficult to put what we have experienced into words, and all we can say is thank you! We still have a lot to learn, but we feel confident with a trainer like Michelle by our side.
Trainer note from Michelle
Thank you so much for your kind words! Your beautiful Australian Shepherd has been an absolute joy to work with — full of intelligence, eagerness, and heart. I’m so proud of the progress you’ve both made already, and it’s wonderful to see your dedication and trust in the process. Training is a journey, and I’m thrilled to walk it with you. I can’t wait to see all the fantastic things you and your pup will achieve together!
Thank you so much for your kind words! Your beautiful Australian Shepherd has been an absolute joy to work with — full of intelligence, eagerness, and heart. I’m so proud of the progress you’ve both made already, and it’s wonderful to see your dedication and trust in the process. Training is a journey, and I’m thrilled to walk it with you. I can’t wait to see all the fantastic things you and your pup will achieve together!
13th January 2025 - Michelle Howell
Michelle dealt with Aggression, Barking, Chewing, Digging, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall, Separation anxiety, Sibling rivalry, Toileting
Our dachshund had become impossible to manage after I became pregnant and we had got a puppy —she wouldn’t listen to us at all, barked at everything and everyone, and began refusing to pee outside. I was overwhelmed and did not know what to do. After just one session with Bark Busters, I feel back in control, and Lola is calmer, quieter, and finally listening again. It’s been a complete turnaround, and I couldn’t be more grateful!
19th August 2024 - Michelle Howell
After years of persevering with many other training methods that didn’t result in any positive change, Michelle accurately assessed the behaviour issues we were having and gave me the skills and confidence to establish boundaries that my dog and I both needed. The positive results were instant and continuing to get even better. I can’t recommend Michelle and Bark Busters highly enough.
20th March 2024 - Michelle Howell
I am extremely grateful to Michelle for her amazing skills and knowledge about dogs. She helped me understand my dog's behaviour so I can address the issues properly. I am just so impressed at her skills from the moment she walked in to our home. Since the training 3 days ago, Charlie has been showing a lot of improvement. We will continue to do our homework and I believe that we will reach our goal with Michelle's help, techniques and knowledge. I look forward to be able to be a great dog whisperer to my beloved Charlie. Thank you so much Michelle. You are amazing!
13th September 2025 - Michelle Howell
Michelle dealt with Aggression, Barking, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling
We had excellent results after the first 3 hr session !
Trainer note from Michelle
That’s what we love to hear — fast results and happy dogs!
That’s what we love to hear — fast results and happy dogs!
12th September 2025 - Michelle Howell
Michelle dealt with Aggression, Barking, Jumping up, Pulling, Sibling rivalry
So grateful for the guidance in training our special dogs. The patience, kindness, and genuine care shown made such a difference — not only in Choofys and Kokos progress, but also in our confidence as owners. The changes have been incredible, and we now have the tools to continue this journey. A truly positive and rewarding experience! Thank you Michelle
Trainer note from Michelle
Thank you so much for your beautiful words — it means the world to hear how empowered you feel after our time together. Choofy and Koko are truly special souls, and watching them respond with such trust and enthusiasm was a joy. I’m so proud of the progress you’ve made as a team, and even more proud of the confidence you’ve gained as dedicated, thoughtful owners. Training is as much about strengthening the bond as it is about building skills, and you’ve embraced both with such heart. I’m honoured to be part of your journey and excited for all the positive steps ahead. Keep up the amazing work — you’ve got this!
Thank you so much for your beautiful words — it means the world to hear how empowered you feel after our time together. Choofy and Koko are truly special souls, and watching them respond with such trust and enthusiasm was a joy. I’m so proud of the progress you’ve made as a team, and even more proud of the confidence you’ve gained as dedicated, thoughtful owners. Training is as much about strengthening the bond as it is about building skills, and you’ve embraced both with such heart. I’m honoured to be part of your journey and excited for all the positive steps ahead. Keep up the amazing work — you’ve got this!
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!
11th June 2025 - Michelle Howell
Michelle dealt with Barking, Chewing, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Puppy management, Recall
We’ve only had one session so far, but having Michelle come out has made a huge difference — to Lucy, our one year old German Shepherd, and to us. She immediately understood what was going on and gave us clear, practical advice without overwhelming us. For the first time, we felt like someone really got what we were dealing with.
Lucy can be full-on — energetic, strong-willed, and at times completely out of control. Michelle didn’t judge us or make us feel like we were doing things wrong — she just calmly showed us what to do and explained why it works.
Even after that first visit, we noticed a real change in Lucy’s behaviour. It’s early days, but we finally feel like we’re on the right track.
Trainer note from Michelle
Thank you so much for this lovely review! I’m so glad to hear that our first session made a real difference for both you and Lucy. She’s such a smart, spirited girl with so much potential, and it’s clear how much you care about doing the best for her, you’re absolutely on the right track — and I’m here to support you every step of the way. I can’t wait to see how much more progress Lucy makes in the coming weeks!
Thank you so much for this lovely review! I’m so glad to hear that our first session made a real difference for both you and Lucy. She’s such a smart, spirited girl with so much potential, and it’s clear how much you care about doing the best for her, you’re absolutely on the right track — and I’m here to support you every step of the way. I can’t wait to see how much more progress Lucy makes in the coming weeks!
17th December 2024 - Michelle Howell
Michelle dealt with Barking, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Recall
I found MICHELLE a good communicator prior to the lesson and punctual.
also explained everything really well so that myself and Tigger understood the goals which I’m still rehearsing with Going forward to great results with Tigger.
3rd December 2024 - Michelle Howell
Michelle dealt with Barking, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Sibling rivalry, Other
Michelle was wonderful. She knew exactly what she was talking about and helped us with the issues we were having with our dog. It has been a week since lesson 1 and our dog has made massive improvements already
Trainer note from Michelle
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm thrilled to hear about your progress with your confident Border Collie after just one week. It was a pleasure working with you and your dog, and I'm excited to see how far you both will go. Keep up the great work, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you need any further guidance! 😊🐾
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm thrilled to hear about your progress with your confident Border Collie after just one week. It was a pleasure working with you and your dog, and I'm excited to see how far you both will go. Keep up the great work, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you need any further guidance! 😊🐾