The latest news from Bark Busters, the dog training experts.
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One Pup or Two?
July 10 2017As dog trainers, we are often asked by prospective dog parents if they should adopt one puppy or two and our answer is always the same ? only if you actually want two dogs. ...read more -
WIN News Features Bark Busters
July 05 2017Philip Comans our dog behaviourist for Illawarra Shoalhaven and Sylvia Wilson (Director) appear on WIN News as many complaints to Wollongong Council have come through neighbour's barking dog(s). ...read more -
Do's and Dont's of Taking Your Dog to Work
June 21 2017As Bark Busters trainers, we often get to take our dog/s to work to assist us with teaching other dogs the concept of socialisation. We are lucky we get to spend a lot of time with our canine companions. ...read more -
Sibling Rivalry
June 16 2017I have a sibling, whom I love. When we were young, we used to fight quite a bit. I was jealous of his privileges, such as a later bedtime or staying out later. Some of our fights were bad and on occasion one of us, usually me, got hurt. Our fighting continued until I matured a bit. Thankfully we haven't fought since I was maybe six or seven. Dogs living together sometimes also fight, although jealousy is never the reason. Jealousy is a human emotion not a canine one. ...read more -
Unique Dog Tricks
June 05 2017Sure, having your dog fetch you a beer from the fridge might be a stunt that can impress your friends, but the benefit of trick training with your dog doesn't end there... ...read more -
Is your Dog Food Aggressive?
May 29 2017Speaking of not sharing, one common instance of this we often see as dog trainers is called food aggression. Food aggression is a form of resource guarding in which a dog becomes very territorial when eating. A dog may growl and bare its teeth, lunge, and in extreme cases, even bite. ...read more -
Is your Dog Resource Guarding?
May 22 2017Most dogs have a natural urge to protect what is theirs. Dogs can become very stingy when it comes to things like toys, their bed, food items, bones and household items. ...read more -
The Importance of Dog Training
May 08 2017When people buy a puppy, they take their responsibilities very seriously, ensuring that the puppy receives the necessary vaccinations, learns where to sleep, where to eat, and where to toilet. Then, when the puppy is ready and able to leave the house, they conscientiously attend puppy training classes every week for the first few months of the dog's life. ...read more -
Being a responsible puppy owner
May 01 2017When people bring home a puppy it is a time of great excitement and fun for all the family. In previous articles, we have talked about the importance of training your puppy in a fun, gentle and consistent way from the very first day you bring him home. This involves the basics of toilet training, sleeping alone through the night, sit, stay, come when called etc. ...read more -
National Kids and Pets Day
April 26 2017April 26th is National Kids and Pets day celebrating the special bond shared between children and their pets, especially dogs, and is a reminder to parents about the importance of safety where dogs and children are concerned. ...read more