Reviews & Testimonials For Philippa Dakin
Back to Trainer25th November 2024 - Philippa Dakin
Philippa dealt with Jumping up, Pulling, Puppy management, Other
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!
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It's been a pleasure to help Bowie always put the best paw forward the Bark Busters way! Well done for embracing the training. Such a smart lovely Boy. He is in a great pack and loves the leadership.
It's been a pleasure to help Bowie always put the best paw forward the Bark Busters way! Well done for embracing the training. Such a smart lovely Boy. He is in a great pack and loves the leadership.
9th November 2024 - Philippa Dakin
Philippa dealt with Barking, Chewing, Digging, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall
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.
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It is always rewarding to be able to facilitate a difference. Thank you for inviting Bark Busters to help on the journey. Helping with distance control, reactivity, boundaries and lead walking. Keep up the great training! Lovely Pack!
It is always rewarding to be able to facilitate a difference. Thank you for inviting Bark Busters to help on the journey. Helping with distance control, reactivity, boundaries and lead walking. Keep up the great training! Lovely Pack!
31st October 2024 - Philippa Dakin
Philippa dealt with Barking, Pulling, Recall, Separation anxiety
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.
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Great to be able to see Primo, the handsome sable Akita responding so well. Helping with barking and howling, lead walking and distance control. Well done to his owners for embracing the training to get the results (and no food treating involved). Speaking dog the Bark Busters way.
Great to be able to see Primo, the handsome sable Akita responding so well. Helping with barking and howling, lead walking and distance control. Well done to his owners for embracing the training to get the results (and no food treating involved). Speaking dog the Bark Busters way.
21st August 2024 - Philippa Dakin
Still early days but seen big improvements with lead pulling after first lesson and excessive barking thanks to Philippa from Barkbusters💯, we will keep up the training
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Thankyou for the opportunity to train with you and Ace a sensitive and smart kelpie. Helping with loose lead relaxed walking, barking and jumping and more. Keep being the good kind leader. Well Done!
Thankyou for the opportunity to train with you and Ace a sensitive and smart kelpie. Helping with loose lead relaxed walking, barking and jumping and more. Keep being the good kind leader. Well Done!
28th June 2024 - Philippa Dakin
Phillipa was very helpful and clear in all her instructions. I’m feeling more comfortable and confident dealing with my puppy
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Lovely to meet and train with you and Quiche a 6m old Cavoodle, and help with recall, jumping, mouthing, boundaries and some lead walking. She is a quick learner and did so well on the day the Bark Busters way. Happy puppy days.
Lovely to meet and train with you and Quiche a 6m old Cavoodle, and help with recall, jumping, mouthing, boundaries and some lead walking. She is a quick learner and did so well on the day the Bark Busters way. Happy puppy days.
28th May 2024 - Philippa Dakin
The lesson was incredibly educational and insightful. Philippa was so patient and encouraging during the lesson and gave us the perfect tools to start improving Bowsers confidence and respect.
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Thank you for the review. It was great to show you how to address Bowser's behaviours including recall, distance control, jumping, barking, boundaries and training for loose lead walking. Well done to all of you. I look forward to helping and supporting you to make the difference. Bowser is a handsome Staffordshire Bull Terrier.
Thank you for the review. It was great to show you how to address Bowser's behaviours including recall, distance control, jumping, barking, boundaries and training for loose lead walking. Well done to all of you. I look forward to helping and supporting you to make the difference. Bowser is a handsome Staffordshire Bull Terrier.
9th April 2024 - Philippa Dakin
initial training, inside because of rain
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Thank you for the review. Helping handsome 3 year old Diesel. He has been recently rehomed from a farm.Helping with separation anxiety, building trust and respect. Well done to the owner who is committed to helping him and put the time into training.
Thank you for the review. Helping handsome 3 year old Diesel. He has been recently rehomed from a farm.Helping with separation anxiety, building trust and respect. Well done to the owner who is committed to helping him and put the time into training.
31st March 2024 - Philippa Dakin
Philippa is highly recommended, her knowledge of dog behaviour is phenomenal.
The change in our dogs behaviour was noticeable after the first session with Philippa, consistent approach has instilled the training and skills taught by Philippa.
We are grateful Philippa has been able to help us manage our dogs
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Thank you for the review. I am so pleased to be able to help with Harry the Jug, and Fly the Jack Russell Terrier, with the recent development of sibling rivalry. Keep up the good training and I look forward to helping you achieve a calm and harmonious pack once more.
Thank you for the review. I am so pleased to be able to help with Harry the Jug, and Fly the Jack Russell Terrier, with the recent development of sibling rivalry. Keep up the good training and I look forward to helping you achieve a calm and harmonious pack once more.
18th March 2024 - Philippa Dakin
An amazing start to Fia's training. I couldn't believe we had results so quickly. And Phillipa is lovely.
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It was great to help Fia an 11year old Moodle with her behavior and preparing her for her journey to live with her family overseas. Helping with Barking, jumping, lead walking, boundaries and crate training. Well Done.
It was great to help Fia an 11year old Moodle with her behavior and preparing her for her journey to live with her family overseas. Helping with Barking, jumping, lead walking, boundaries and crate training. Well Done.
11th March 2024 - Philippa Dakin
My wife and I are so grateful to Philippa for the instant calming effect she had on our puppy, Charlotte, who seemed almost out of control at times. After only the first lesson we are much better able to communicate with our puppy and are well on our way to correcting so many of her bad behaviours.
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Good work Steve and Marilyn and of course beautiful intelligent, lively, Groodle Charlotte. Keep up speaking dog. Helping with jumping, boundaries and loose lead walking. Great to meet you and Charlotte. I look forward to seeing you again.
Good work Steve and Marilyn and of course beautiful intelligent, lively, Groodle Charlotte. Keep up speaking dog. Helping with jumping, boundaries and loose lead walking. Great to meet you and Charlotte. I look forward to seeing you again.
6th March 2024 - Philippa Dakin
Very clear approach to training that has been very doable and practical thus far. Philippa was very helpful, answering all of our questions and giving us solutions that have helped us to lead our dog better by showing us how to “speak dog.” I highly recommend Philippa, who is an attentive and kind professional.
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Thank you for the review. Great to meet you and Suki and the rest of the family. Suki a sensitive Blue Heeler is responding so well. Helping with barking, recall, and learning to relax. Keep up the good training and I look forward to the next visit.
Thank you for the review. Great to meet you and Suki and the rest of the family. Suki a sensitive Blue Heeler is responding so well. Helping with barking, recall, and learning to relax. Keep up the good training and I look forward to the next visit.
7th February 2024 - Philippa Dakin
From the minute Philippa walked through my gate Waffle was submissive - not in a bad or scared way. He didn’t jump or bark or be his usual annoying self. It was amazing to see! During the initial session the techniques and tools I learned were simple and easy to do which within such a short space of time saw remarkable improvements with my dog. Lots of practice (for me) to reinforce the methods but so pleased with the results in the first 24 hours.
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Great to hear that Waffle is responding well. Well done Kimberlee. Wafffle is a lovely smart sensitive Labradoodle. Helping with barking, jumping, recall, boundaries and learning to relax. I look forward to the next time.
Great to hear that Waffle is responding well. Well done Kimberlee. Wafffle is a lovely smart sensitive Labradoodle. Helping with barking, jumping, recall, boundaries and learning to relax. I look forward to the next time.