Reviews & Testimonials For Michelle Reay
Back to Trainer29th 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.
12th June 2022 - Michelle Reay
Michelle has helped Sadie and Flynn so much and we’ve only had our first session! Would highly recommend
18th May 2021 - Michelle Reay
We engaged bark busters for assistance with our beautiful kelpie puppy Pippin! We were very fortunate to have been paired with Michelle. Michelle was extremely professional from the moment she attended our residence to commence our training sessions. Michelle explained everything clearly, demonstrated what she meant and also worked with us both until we felt comfortable in being able to undertake the training ourselves.
Through multiple visits, Michelle always provided positive encouragements to us as well as Pippin . No question was ever too silly and all the time needed was given by Michelle. We never felt rushed and our puppy has really prospered from these sessions.
We would highly recommend Michelle to assist anyone with their puppy/dog concerns and know they are in good hands.
Thank you Michelle for your assistance.
7th June 2020 - Michelle Reay
Michelle dealt with Barking, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall
Michelle has been so professional and made us feel valued as customers. We are already seeing results with our dogs and the explanation of their behaviours has helped us to understand them better. Michelle is a pleasure to work with.
Trainer note from Michelle
Thanks Saxon, it was a pleasure to work with you and Sarah to start to get Neville and Nina's behaviour issues under control. You all did really well in our initial training session and with commitment and practice they will continue to improve. Enjoy your beautiful dogs, they are such characters and so different, just be sure to continue to show them leadership and they will continue to respond!
Thanks Saxon, it was a pleasure to work with you and Sarah to start to get Neville and Nina's behaviour issues under control. You all did really well in our initial training session and with commitment and practice they will continue to improve. Enjoy your beautiful dogs, they are such characters and so different, just be sure to continue to show them leadership and they will continue to respond!
4th May 2020 - Michelle Reay
Michelle dealt with Barking, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Other
In the space of a day both of my dogs are much better behaved, have gained confidence and learnt how to show their affection without being too annoying. Thank you!
Trainer note from Michelle
Thanks Lauren, it was great to see Luna calm down and listen more and Skeeta growing in confidence. Keep up the practice work and they will continue to improve day by day! You're doing great!!
Thanks Lauren, it was great to see Luna calm down and listen more and Skeeta growing in confidence. Keep up the practice work and they will continue to improve day by day! You're doing great!!