Reviews & Testimonials For Philippa Dakin

Only 4 days later and Sammy is already showing big improvements in her door manners and in not jumping up. Early days but confident we can get there now and having an on call support service is so good.

It’s a bit early to answer some of your question accurately, as it has only been four days since our first consultation

We thought that there was no chance of helping our dog but within an hour our dog was completely changed. We are so impressed with the improvement we have seen. Barkbusters operate differently to normal trainers where they train the owner to communicate with their dog rather than rewarding and training the dog. We have learnt ways to train and help our overreactive dog who wouldn’t listen. We couldn’t be happier with the service we received.

Fabulous behavioural changes after one lesson, clear advice and simple commands really work.

Hi Philipa. Colin is going really good. His walking is about 85 percent better. t's early days though. His reaction to other dogs has been great. No barking at them, just a slight pull, but we and are working on that and we won't let him off the hook. It's so much easier to walk him and he is much more relaxed. Thank you again for your knowledge and information.

I couldn’t be happier with the service we received and the outcome for our dog Kevin. I was amazed how effective the adjustments we were shown have worked and how quickly they have helped change some of his bad behaviours. I’d strongly recommend Philippa to anyone who is having any problems with their dog, as our experience was great!

Phillipa was professional and honestly an expert in all things dog behaviours. Her recommendations and trainings have helped in a matter of days. I really enjoyed being able to work alongside Phillipa and would recommend her to anyone in need!!

Philippa is amazing!! She makes everything simple and easy and genuinely cares about helping you and your dog. Cannot recommend her enough. Worth every cent!!

Very encouraging training, clear and effective. Just need practice for this stage thank you

We’ve had two fantastic sessions with Philippa, and the difference has been amazing! She came to our home on the weekends, bringing training equipment and providing a clear, engaging session that included a PowerPoint and hands-on strategies. Philippa helped us with foundational skills like clear communication, managing visitors, loose lead walking, and reactivity. We were able to practice her strategies in real time during a walk in our local area. After each session, she sent detailed summaries and helpful handouts, which have been invaluable. Before Philippa, we were overwhelmed and getting nowhere with random online resources. Now, we feel confident, less stressed, and have a clear way forward with our Border Collie puppy. We’re so grateful for her support!

Philippa has been a game changer with our two border collies Merlot (3) and Pinot (9mo). Both requiring different behavioral issues to be rectified, and she did so with ease, grace and kindness. We’ve been equipped with many techniques that have seen impressive results in a matter of days. We’re much happier and so are our dogs - a worthwhile, life long investment! Highly recommend.

Our first day of training our dog Primo was great! Solutions that we had not been able to control our dog in before became easier. In a moment of desperation for someone who could help us. Bark Busters was the best option! The fact that they do not train with rewards is amazing. It has only been a week and we can see huge changes in our beloved dog.