Reviews & Testimonials For Michelle Reay
Back to Trainer24th November 2023 - Michelle Reay
Michelle dealt with Barking, Sibling rivalry
Michelle’s knowledge was boundless. She was able to have the girls stop barking and made it look so easy. We have already started training them and feel that we are finally getting somewhere. She was also able to make us aware of the changes to their diet. We thought we were giving them a balanced diet, but obviously not. I would recommend Michelle to anyone who has a problem with their pets. Her handling of our girls made it all look so easy.
Trainer note from Michelle
It was great to work with you and Andrew to help Saree, Bonnie & Maggie - they were determined barkers and it's good to hear that you have taken steps towards being a great leader with them. They responded fabulously to the training techniques and with consistent practice things will be alot calmer and harmonious in your household!
It was great to work with you and Andrew to help Saree, Bonnie & Maggie - they were determined barkers and it's good to hear that you have taken steps towards being a great leader with them. They responded fabulously to the training techniques and with consistent practice things will be alot calmer and harmonious in your household!
14th November 2023 - Michelle Reay
Michelle dealt with Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall
Michelle has been amazing. She is extremely professional, understanding, and friendly and approachable. With only one session with her so far I am equipped with techniques that work, and I’ve seen a major change in Wally’s behaviour and discipline already. Really looking forward to continue to see results for Wally.
Trainer note from Michelle
Thanks Anna, you have been doing a great job with Wally's training practice! He is a super smart boy and has improved so much already. Keep up the daily training practice and he will continue to improve and be calmer and more responsive for you so that you can get out and enjoy things together!!
Thanks Anna, you have been doing a great job with Wally's training practice! He is a super smart boy and has improved so much already. Keep up the daily training practice and he will continue to improve and be calmer and more responsive for you so that you can get out and enjoy things together!!
15th September 2023 - Michelle Reay
Michelle dealt with Aggression, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Recall, Separation anxiety, Sibling rivalry
Odie is a rescue staffy who we struggled with reading and directing his behaviour, providing guidance and working with his intense drive, reactivity and aggression on certain occasions. After the first visit, Michelle gave us a lot of information, methods and exercises to help direct and work with Odie in a way that he was receptive too. We have seen a lot of progress with his behaviour after the first week
Trainer note from Michelle
It was a pleasure working with you and Odie and teaching him to relax and accept Artie into the family. He took to the training really well and is now looking to you for his cues so much more. Keep up the training exercises and practice and he will continue to improve - well done!
It was a pleasure working with you and Odie and teaching him to relax and accept Artie into the family. He took to the training really well and is now looking to you for his cues so much more. Keep up the training exercises and practice and he will continue to improve - well done!
5th September 2023 - Michelle Reay
Michelle dealt with Hyperactivity, Pulling, Recall
We had a very productive session with Michelle. Learnt a lot of techniques and an understanding of Mack's behaviour.
We now have a responsive dog and are able to go for a walk without anxiety.
Trainer note from Michelle
It was great to see you and Mack grow in confidence during our session. Hopefully he has continued to improve with his walking techniques and the foundation training exercises.
It was great to see you and Mack grow in confidence during our session. Hopefully he has continued to improve with his walking techniques and the foundation training exercises.
29th August 2023 - Michelle Reay
Michelle dealt with Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall, Sibling rivalry
I would highly recommend the training I have received from Barkbusters via Michelle Reay. I have found her competent, reliable, flexible and very approachable and her firmness coupled with gentleness has worked wonders for Kiki in a short time. I have appreciated her patience with my shortcomings and know that Kiki and I would not have done so well as part of a training group.
Trainer note from Michelle
Thank you for taking the time to do the review, it has been a pleasure working with you and Kiki - helping calm down his excitement with people and helping you to enjoy your walks together. Keep consistent with your practice and you will continue to improve.
Thank you for taking the time to do the review, it has been a pleasure working with you and Kiki - helping calm down his excitement with people and helping you to enjoy your walks together. Keep consistent with your practice and you will continue to improve.
26th August 2023 - Michelle Reay
Michelle dealt with Barking, Jumping up, Pulling, Puppy management, Recall
Very enjoyable training session with a very knowledgeable trainer. Started as soon as she walked in the gate. Explaining all methods used and listened to our concerns, offering pointers to address concerns. Looking forward to our follow up consultation. Thankyou Michelle.
Trainer note from Michelle
It was great to see Lennie improve over the training sessions and hear that he was more calm around the grandchildren. Keep up your consistent leadership practice and conscious interactions with Lennie and he will continue to respond better and improve.
It was great to see Lennie improve over the training sessions and hear that he was more calm around the grandchildren. Keep up your consistent leadership practice and conscious interactions with Lennie and he will continue to respond better and improve.
25th August 2023 - Michelle Reay
Michelle dealt with Barking, Jumping up, Recall, Sibling rivalry
Michelle was great. She was able to provide feedback to my partner and i about how to improve giving commands and praise. We both felt like we saw immediate results with Michelle’s support.
Trainer note from Michelle
It was to meet you, Jake, Bonnie and the gorgeous Tucker and help you with his barking, jumping and reactive behaviour. He did such a great job with the training and will be a prize student with consistent practice.
It was to meet you, Jake, Bonnie and the gorgeous Tucker and help you with his barking, jumping and reactive behaviour. He did such a great job with the training and will be a prize student with consistent practice.
16th June 2023 - Michelle Reay
Michelle dealt with Barking, Jumping up, Pulling
Michelle was absolutely amazing… helped my husband to understand what we were doing wrong and how we were actually making our Cavoodle’s barking worse and how he was reinforcing her insecurities… only one lesson in but so excited for our Lola, and can’t wait to see her become a happy, confident dog living her best life. Absolutely recommend Bark Busters Toowoomba…. Thank you Michelle, we maybe only one lesson in but feeling much more confident and positive that we can actually get these issues sorted and be happy and enjoy our Lola 💕
Trainer note from Michelle
Thank you so much for your review Kerry! It was lovely to meet Geoff & Lola and they both did so well with the training techniques. They have such a great bond it will be wonderful to see them enjoy their travels now you have some training tools to apply! Michelle.
Thank you so much for your review Kerry! It was lovely to meet Geoff & Lola and they both did so well with the training techniques. They have such a great bond it will be wonderful to see them enjoy their travels now you have some training tools to apply! Michelle.
16th June 2023 - Michelle Reay
Michelle dealt with Barking, Hyperactivity, Jumping up
Very professional. The experience was exceptionally good for little Billie.
Trainer note from Michelle
Hi Susan, it was great to meet you, Marie, Teddy & Billie. Billie responded beautifully to the training and with continued practice she will be far more relaxed around the home. Continue to apply the techniques with your everyday interactions so you can keep Billie responding by working things in around your daily activities and we can build on things going forwards.
Hi Susan, it was great to meet you, Marie, Teddy & Billie. Billie responded beautifully to the training and with continued practice she will be far more relaxed around the home. Continue to apply the techniques with your everyday interactions so you can keep Billie responding by working things in around your daily activities and we can build on things going forwards.
24th January 2023 - Michelle Reay
Michelle dealt with Barking, Other
Vada is doing well, we have been practising on our walks all the strategies Michelle had showed me. Vada showed no response at the other dogs going past, vada looked and turn back and sat at my feet.
Vada also did the trust exercises with my friend, Vada let Joy mu friend pat her in the dog park after spreading some treats around her feet and joy feed Vada some treats in her hand then joy was able to pat Vada with out being mouthed by Vada.
On our way home Vada only move out in front of me Twice, how ever with the right prompts Vada quickly came back by my side and walked home with Me Vada sat at the gate and waited to be invited in. Really enjoyable walk with Vada.
Trainer note from Michelle
It's great that Vada has been doing well with the training techniques. She's a beautiful young Rottweiler and by taking charge around people's interactions with her and guiding them, Vada will be able to feel more comfortable around new people and learn to enjoy these interactions as she grows more confident.
It's great that Vada has been doing well with the training techniques. She's a beautiful young Rottweiler and by taking charge around people's interactions with her and guiding them, Vada will be able to feel more comfortable around new people and learn to enjoy these interactions as she grows more confident.
18th January 2023 - Michelle Reay
Michelle dealt with Aggression, Barking, Pulling, Sibling rivalry
Michelle has been excellent from the moment she walked in the door. We have felt comfortable and supported every step of the way with Pollo's training. She's confident, down to earth and that gives us confidence and enthusiasm to continue training Pollo when Michelle leaves. Her notes from each session are comprehensive and written personally for us to follow. We are so impressed!
Trainer note from Michelle
It has been a pleasure to get to know you and Apollo and to assist with his anxious, reactive behaviour. Keep consistent and continue to work on your calm energy when working with him and you will keep making progress!
It has been a pleasure to get to know you and Apollo and to assist with his anxious, reactive behaviour. Keep consistent and continue to work on your calm energy when working with him and you will keep making progress!
13th January 2023 - Michelle Reay
Michelle dealt with Barking, Recall
Rosie is already showing an improvement with her barking and listening within two lessons. Michelle also showed us a great way to make sure she didn't get anxious when clipping her nails! Which before nobody was able to do. Recommend Michelle 10/10.
Trainer note from Michelle
It has been a pleasure to work with you & Rosie, so far and to be able to address her barking following a neighbour complaint as well as improve her walking skills and behaviour on the lead. You have both done a great job with the training techniques so far - keep up the great work and continue to apply your leadership skills to improve things with Rosie and help her to be a more relaxed, content dog.
It has been a pleasure to work with you & Rosie, so far and to be able to address her barking following a neighbour complaint as well as improve her walking skills and behaviour on the lead. You have both done a great job with the training techniques so far - keep up the great work and continue to apply your leadership skills to improve things with Rosie and help her to be a more relaxed, content dog.