Reviews & Testimonials For Michelle Howell

I have recently had my second follow-up lesson with Michelle and I am very happy with Hera's progress. Michelle gave me lots of good advice and knowledge to assist me with Hera's problems (which were making us miserable for years!) I really like how bark busters training is more about gaining a mutual respect and trust with your dog. I hope we continue to see improvements in our training and although we have a long road ahead, i can't thank Michelle enough for all of the progress and guidance we have received so far!

Fantastic trainer and Michelle has done a great job with Wallace she has given us the tools to help would recommend her highly

I would like to leave feedback from my recent visit from Michelle. I wanted to say that Michelle was super helpful with my old girl-Liz . We where so happy that there was no cost as the initial cost is for the life of your pooch, even though it was 5 years ago. Thank you again Sharon James Dayboro

Michelle was a great help but especially in training the kids to look after puppy as well.

Bronson’s behaviour settled down a lot after the first lesson. We now have strategies to manage his behaviour and help him be a calmer, happier dog. Michelle has been available since the first lesson and immediately booked a second lesson. I think we’re on the way to a well behaved dog.

Being an older dog, I thought we may struggle to change Buddy’s bad habits but with Michelle’s guidance we learnt how to understand and change his behaviour. He was extremely responsive to the training and we are so impressed with the results! Thanks Michelle!

I kind of see Michelle as something like Mary Poppins. From the moment she showed up she had such a great effect on all of us. She understood our needs and had effective solutions for everything. Her ongoing support is much appreciated. She keeps surprising me by how she goes the extra mile. Very grateful for what she has done and will not hesitate to recommend her services.

Loved our first visit Michelle was awesome and can already see improvements

Reggie is growing into a large puppy with high energy and with some bad behaviour traits including mouthing, jumping and running excitedly through the house and garden. He was chewing up his lead, his chest harness, the car seat belts and everything else he could get into his mouth. He was living at a frenetic pace. However when he was tired or worn out he was very loving and peaceful. He showed no malevolence, he was just extremely active but his mouthing was leaving a lot of scratched limbs on his owners, both of whom are senior citizens and on anti clotting medication. Walks were on a chain lead because of his chewing and he was very difficult to control although he loved meeting all humans, young and old and all dogs large and small. He was simply a super highly energetic child. He also showed signs of high intelligence and was house trained and knew how to sit and drop and come to you, however the last he thought was optional. In the first visit Michelle countered all of Reggie's bad behaviours and gave us a clear path on how to change him into a loving and obedient dog. The change from the very first day was dramatic and has continued through her second visit two weeks later. Reggie still has the energy but knows he must temper this with his love, respect and obedience for his owners.

We have just had our first training for our 1-year old puppy, Jiren who has displayed multiple unwanted behaviours and we have seen significant results at the end of the lesson. Michelle, our trainer has provided us with the right guidance and tools in order for us to interact accordingly with Jiren, which is also conducive to correcting his unwanted behaviours. She explains the rationale behind the training that we do and has been extremely patient with us throughout the first lesson. Michelle has also been genuine about wanting to help us as owners become successful in training Jiren. It is reassuring to know that everything about the process will be a rewarding and satisfying experience!

Charlie is progressing with his training

I was having issues with my dog settling into a house with an existing dog, mainly related to food aggression and sibling rivalry. Michelle's techniques and assistance have been excellent so far and I noticed a difference in my dog after the first lesson. I now have much more confidence leaving the two dogs together and feeding them in close proximity to each other!