Reviews & Testimonials For Philippa Dakin

6th March 2025 - Philippa Dakin

Philippa dealt with Barking, Separation anxiety, Other

I could not be happier and amazed at the quick change in Bosco's behaviour. Given he is a 4-year-old Jack Russell, I assume I had left it too late to train him. Within an hour I instantly noticed a more responsive dog. The tools and ongoing support have made the training stress-free to apply every day. Philippa was extremely patient and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend.

- S.M, Canberra (Testimonial)

Trainer note from Philippa
Bosco, a Jack Russell Terrier star. Keep up the good training and speaking dog. Well Done to all.

3rd March 2025 - Philippa Dakin

Philippa dealt with Aggression, Barking, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall

Wow! Willow has only had one session so far with Philippa and we thought Willow was beyond training but she is a completely different puppy (and we are completely different dig owners!). The change is incredible! Thank you!!

- S.E, Sutton (Testimonial)

Trainer note from Philippa
Thankyou for choosing Bark Busters to support you in training Willow. I will look forward to the next session. Lovely to meet all of you. Well done in embracing the training and making the difference.

28th January 2025 - Philippa Dakin

Philippa dealt with Barking, Chewing, Digging, Jumping up, Pulling, Puppy management, Recall

While it's been a week since Winston and I had our first session the changes have been great. The main reason for seeing Philippa was Winston's barking and this has reduced dramatically, I'm able to control this very quickly and easily. Winston is also good now with opening the baby gates and doors to other areas of the house, he now sits and waits for me to say yes. We do still need to do work on this when he's excited and we have visitors, especially is Aunty and cousins who are just as excited to see him. Winston is a a cocker who wants what he wants so recall, jumping and mouthing are something we still need to work on but I'm confident that we'll ace these as well with Philippa's support.

- M.M, Bomaderry (Testimonial)

Trainer note from Philippa
Lovely to be able to help Winston a 5 month old Cocker Spaniel with his behavior and helping reduce unnecessary barking. I look forward to supporting you in training in the future. Keep up the good work!

18th December 2024 - Philippa Dakin

Philippa dealt with Barking, Hyperactivity, Pulling, Recall, Separation anxiety

Philippa was the whole package, professional, friendly and obviously knew her ‘dog stuff’. We learned a lot and already the training is making a big difference in our lives.

- J.G, Canberra (Testimonial)

Trainer note from Philippa
Thank you for inviting Bark Busters to help with your training needs. Beautiful Kelpie girl Sugar was a great pupil and responded so well. I am here to support you all the way.

3rd December 2024 - Philippa Dakin

Philippa dealt with Barking, Jumping up, Recall, Other

Philippa was lovely and informative. She gave easy to follow instructions and within a few days I've been able to see some improvements in behaviour from my dog.

- S.R, Bomaderry (Testimonial)

Trainer note from Philippa
Great to know that Aggie a miniature labradoodle is responding to the training. Helping with barking, reactivity, boundaries and more . I look forward to the next session.

4th September 2024 - Philippa Dakin

Philippa dealt with Aggression, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall

Excellent communication and direction. Buddy and I are off for a happierfuture

- A.G, Gundaroo (Testimonial)

Trainer note from Philippa
Great to See Buddy respond so well and help with reactivity, boundaries and lead walking. He loves having clear kind leadership. Well done and keep up the good training.

24th May 2024 - Philippa Dakin

Wow, after only one hour our dogs were not jumping, not running to the front door. Amazing service. So easy, just do it.

- M.L, Kambah (Testimonial)

Trainer note from Philippa
Great to meet the family. Bella and Millie two female French Bull Dogs. Such lovely girls and responding so well to Bark Busters training. Helping with sibling rivalry, and knowing what is expected of them. Happy relaxed dogs during the training and well done Pack Leaders for following through.

30th June 2024 - Philippa Dakin

I am surprised at how quickly the training was effective. I was at my wits end with my dog and really needed a solution. Honey took to the training straight away and by the end of the lesson, had changed some of her ways. Philippa was lovely and very informative. I would highy recommend her services.

- J.B, Sanctuary point (Testimonial)

Trainer note from Philippa
Great to see Honey respond to the training and be able to provide solutions. Helping with boundaries, jumping, barking and recall. Keep up the good consistent dog communication. Well done to Honey's lovely family.

18th March 2024 - Philippa Dakin

Philippa is amazing! She understood our concerns and explained, in plain English, the reasons why and how to deal with them. She is always available for questions and advice. Her techniques and expertise are valuable and truly work. We're still very early in our training but we are seeing signs of improvement! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her and Bark Busters Home Training.

- A.T, Latham (Testimonial)

Trainer note from Philippa
Beautiful Keshi the 4 year old Blue Heeler is a quick learner. Helping with boundaries, lead walking, distance control and learning to settle inside and not chase the cat! Keep up the good training and well done Pack Leaders.

6th May 2024 - Philippa Dakin

Phillipa was fantastic on the day teaching a totally different way of training my Pomeranians. It’s so easy it has become an every day part of life. Phillippa’s calm and positive nature was a breath of fresh air. Training was at my pace and nothing like puppy school where you do this, this and this etc. I would highly recommend Phillippa and Bark Busters to anyone.

- H.L, Sanctuary Point (Testimonial)

Trainer note from Philippa
Thank you for the review. It was a pleasure to train with you and beautiful Smudge 5 years and Splat 10 m. Helping with barking, boundaries and other behaviour. They are part of a great pack. Well done Helen for picking up so well on the training and following through.

28th March 2026 - Philippa Dakin

Philippa dealt with Aggression, Barking, Recall, Other

I highly recommend Philippa Dakin from Bark Busters. My Great Dane cross, Loki, had bitten two people, and I reached out to Philippa for her expert advice on his behaviour and training options. She responded immediately and quickly arranged a session, which gave me confidence right from the start. By the end of our very first session, the transformation in Loki was incredible—he was calm, responsive, and following my commands. Philippa didn’t just train Loki; she empowered me with the knowledge and confidence to take control, rather than feeling like Loki was in control of me. Through her expertise, it became clear that Loki is not a dangerous dog, but a misunderstood one. His biting behaviour was driven by fear, not aggression. Philippa provided a detailed report to the council, and as a result, the ranger withdrew the recommendation to have Loki declared a dangerous dog. This training has truly been life-changing and worth every dollar. Knowing that Loki has lifetime support through Philippa gives me complete peace of mind. I am beyond grateful and would highly recommend her to anyone needing help with their dog.

- K.C, Bomaderry (Testimonial)

Trainer note from Philippa
Well Done Kylie. Good News. It was so rewarding to see Loki responding so well with trust and respect. Keep up the good training and speaking dog the Bark Busters way. I look forward to supporting you in the future.

14th March 2026 - Philippa Dakin

Philippa dealt with Aggression, Barking, Recall

We are impressed with Philippa's knowledge and approach. She took all the time needed to analyse our situation and propose a tailored training plan to address the reactivity issues with our dog, which was our main concern. She also proposed to improve behaviour around leash walking, recall and stay. Our dog, a 5 year old Kelpie cross responds well to the training methods. The training plan consists of daily short specific exercises based on "passively" establishing leadership and no-treats positive feedback. Our dog respond well to this approach and seems happier and more relaxed now. We're looking forward to our second session with Philippa.

- P.B, Curtin (Testimonial)

Trainer note from Philippa
Zuri a 5 year old Female Kelpie x rescue, loves being understood by her new pack leaders. Learning to relax with firm fair and friendly guidance. Doing it the way dogs do it. Positively rewarding the behaviour you want without using food. Keep up the good progress Zuri!