Reviews & Testimonials For Stefanie Budiman
Back to Trainer3rd December 2024 - Stefanie Budiman
Stefanie dealt with Barking, Other
Stefanie was SO informative. The theory part of the training was so well thought out & made so much sense. My dog Jax, a very cute chocolate Labrador who is quite timid and barks at all people due to being worried. This was sorted by the end of the lesson, with the tools given to us we were better prepared everytime Jax barked. We are excited to see Stefanie again and show off Jax’ immediate improvement. He used to lunge at dogs on the TV and it’s only been 3-4 days since our lesson and he will calmly watch the dogs on the tv now. He’s also making better decisions and not being so cheeky. I am so incredibly grateful for the tools I’ve learnt as I was on my last straw with Jax. I couldn’t recommend a better trainer. The passion that Stefanie brings to her role as a trainer is undeniable which helps any doubts. 10/10 would recommend!
Trainer note from Stefanie
Thanks Hamida! Jax is one special boy and I can tell he's very much loved! Well done in executing the techniques and getting such great progress under a short period of time! This is just the beginning and I am certain in time he will be a lot more confident while looking to you for guidance. Again, well done and keep up the awesome work!
Thanks Hamida! Jax is one special boy and I can tell he's very much loved! Well done in executing the techniques and getting such great progress under a short period of time! This is just the beginning and I am certain in time he will be a lot more confident while looking to you for guidance. Again, well done and keep up the awesome work!
20th August 2024 - Stefanie Budiman
Stef is an incredibly skilled trainer and we are so grateful to have had her guidance and expertise with our puppy Maggie. We could not recommend her dog training services enough! Stef/Bark busters has supported us to feel confident and empowered to be a leader to Maggie. Thank you for your wisdom Stef!
Trainer note from Stefanie
Thank you Aimee! It's such a pleasure to work with awesome owners such as yourself and Tom! Maggie the English Setter is such a smart cookie and does try hard to figure things out. No doubt with continued consistency in training, she is going to grow into such a well balanced and sweet girl! Keep up the great work and looking forward to seeing her progress!
Thank you Aimee! It's such a pleasure to work with awesome owners such as yourself and Tom! Maggie the English Setter is such a smart cookie and does try hard to figure things out. No doubt with continued consistency in training, she is going to grow into such a well balanced and sweet girl! Keep up the great work and looking forward to seeing her progress!
17th May 2023 - Stefanie Budiman
Stefanie dealt with Barking, Jumping up, Pulling
We have had an absolutely great and effective time with Bark Busters, even just from our initial lesson. We saw changes in our 8 month old yorkie especially with leash reactivity, pulling and barking. Whilst it is not perfect yet, we are sure that with enough practice it is definitely going to help us in the long run to have a well-mannered dog. Stef's methods are also very simple yet effective and easy to understand and is very tailored to your space and pet, great experience and will be recommending to friends and family who are looking to owning a pet!
Trainer note from Stefanie
Thanks Jenny! Little Louie the Yorkie x is just so adorable and has such a sweet personality! His exuberance and responsiveness, combined with you and Alex's enthusiasm made the training so much more fun! Well done in the initial results, I am very much looking forward our revisit session!
Thanks Jenny! Little Louie the Yorkie x is just so adorable and has such a sweet personality! His exuberance and responsiveness, combined with you and Alex's enthusiasm made the training so much more fun! Well done in the initial results, I am very much looking forward our revisit session!
23rd January 2024 - Stefanie Budiman
Blown away but the different training style than I've seen and after 3 days really impressed with the results Im excited to see what happens in the future 😊
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Thanks Daniel! It was a pleasure teaching all of you! Charlie the frenchie and Mushu the Staffy are two wonderful dogs with such different personalities! Well done in achieving so much progress under a short period of time!
Thanks Daniel! It was a pleasure teaching all of you! Charlie the frenchie and Mushu the Staffy are two wonderful dogs with such different personalities! Well done in achieving so much progress under a short period of time!
12th July 2023 - Stefanie Budiman
Stefanie dealt with Aggression, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling
Best decision we made contacting Stefanie,
She helped us with our problems with Boss and is simply the best at what she does.
Trainer note from Stefanie
Thanks Ann Marie! It was lovely to work with you, your family and Boss the adorable American Bully. So glad Boss is now not the Boss of the pack and listening much better. Well done!
Thanks Ann Marie! It was lovely to work with you, your family and Boss the adorable American Bully. So glad Boss is now not the Boss of the pack and listening much better. Well done!
10th September 2025 - Stefanie Budiman
Stefanie dealt with Barking, Jumping up, Pulling, Separation anxiety
Stef is a magician! We are absolutely blown away by the results. In just a few days, our 8-year-old Cavoodle with severe separation anxiety has completely transformed. She used to bark and howl the moment we left our apartment, disturbing the neighbours, but tonight I was able to leave her for 45 minutes without a peep. I’m confident she would have been fine for even longer!
Our girl also had issues with walking with just one person (me) but now with her new leash training the issue has been completely resolved!!!
This training has truly changed our lives. Thank you, Stef, we are so grateful! XX
Trainer note from Stefanie
Thanks Amanda and Sarah! I am so proud of ya'll, as I understand that when it comes to separation anxiety, the techniques to build a dog's independence is usually harder on the owner than the dog. That being said, it is just amazing how Bella the sweet cavoodle has taken to the training, despite always having separation anxiety, and is on her way to becoming more independent and calm when ya'll are not around. Also well done in achieving progress with her leash manners as well! Please keep up the great work and reach out anytime!
Thanks Amanda and Sarah! I am so proud of ya'll, as I understand that when it comes to separation anxiety, the techniques to build a dog's independence is usually harder on the owner than the dog. That being said, it is just amazing how Bella the sweet cavoodle has taken to the training, despite always having separation anxiety, and is on her way to becoming more independent and calm when ya'll are not around. Also well done in achieving progress with her leash manners as well! Please keep up the great work and reach out anytime!
30th July 2025 - Stefanie Budiman
Stefanie dealt with Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall
Stef was great - really knowledgeable and patient with both us and Luna. We learned a lot in the first lesson alone. Look forward to working with her more.
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Thanks Kathleen! It was really great working with ya'll and Luna the 5 months old Groodle pup who is as sweet as can be! Well done in achieving some great home manners and enforcing a calmer environment. She has also done well in learning some leash manners. As a pup, she will continue to develop different habits and personalities so be sure to keep as consistent as you have been and no doubt she will grow into a well mannered adult.
Thanks Kathleen! It was really great working with ya'll and Luna the 5 months old Groodle pup who is as sweet as can be! Well done in achieving some great home manners and enforcing a calmer environment. She has also done well in learning some leash manners. As a pup, she will continue to develop different habits and personalities so be sure to keep as consistent as you have been and no doubt she will grow into a well mannered adult.
17th June 2025 - Stefanie Budiman
Stefanie dealt with Barking, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Puppy management, Recall
Stephanie was great - she explained everything clearly, and I saw results with Rosie within the first week. She followed up on our progress and was always available to discuss our approach.
Trainer note from Stefanie
Thanks Steph! Little Rosie the mini aussie shepherd pup is so cute and cheeky! It is a lot of fun training her the both of you! Well done on her progress and no doubt she will continue to grow into a well mannered adult with the boundaries and guidance you are implementing. Keep up the great work!
Thanks Steph! Little Rosie the mini aussie shepherd pup is so cute and cheeky! It is a lot of fun training her the both of you! Well done on her progress and no doubt she will continue to grow into a well mannered adult with the boundaries and guidance you are implementing. Keep up the great work!
20th May 2025 - Stefanie Budiman
Stefanie dealt with Aggression, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling
really impressed by stef's approach to training our american staffy. she has taught us many ways of preventing him from getting too hyperactive and de-escalating him when he becomes aggressive.
Trainer note from Stefanie
Thanks Ameila! It was lovely to work with you and your family. Pac the rescue american staffy is an absolute sweetie though he does not know his size and strength. Well done with his initial progress, especially with loose leash walking.
Thanks Ameila! It was lovely to work with you and your family. Pac the rescue american staffy is an absolute sweetie though he does not know his size and strength. Well done with his initial progress, especially with loose leash walking.
14th March 2025 - Stefanie Budiman
Stefanie dealt with Barking, Pulling, Recall, Separation anxiety, Other
Stef is incredible! From the minute we met, she made a big difference to our 5 year old mini dachshund’s behaviour. Stef educated us on the reasons why Archie is behaving the way he is and gave clear instructions and demonstrations on how to change the dynamic in our household. Archie struggles with Separation anxiety, lead manners, barking at people/ reactivity and overall stubbornness with not listening to us.
We have only had one lesson and it’s only been a few days of following the training instructions and Archie has already shown great progress.
Stef has made my husband and I feel so hopeful and her reassurance has eased our own anxiety with Archie’s behaviour.
We feel very thankful that we have Stef to guide us with this big change!
Trainer note from Stefanie
Thanks Emily! Little Archie is such a sweet boy and clearly wants to please. Well done in showing him that he does not have to be in charge any more so that he can just sit back and relax! You all executed the training techniques very well during the lesson and it is great to see that you're getting results already! Keep it up and I look forward to pushing for further progress in our next session.
Thanks Emily! Little Archie is such a sweet boy and clearly wants to please. Well done in showing him that he does not have to be in charge any more so that he can just sit back and relax! You all executed the training techniques very well during the lesson and it is great to see that you're getting results already! Keep it up and I look forward to pushing for further progress in our next session.
1st September 2024 - Stefanie Budiman
Steph was fantastic. We used her services 4 years ago with our other dog and wanted to use her again with the second dog. She explains things well and easy to follow her guide. She's lovely to talk to and listens to our concerns. Highly recommend Steph.
Trainer note from Stefanie
Thanks Nicole! It was great seeing and working with you and your family again! Your first pup Monty has grown into such a well mannered adult, as we knew he would! Now Stormi, your second pup, is so different in personality but very much responsive to training. No doubt he will follow in Monty's steps! Please keep up the training and reach out any time you require assistance!
Thanks Nicole! It was great seeing and working with you and your family again! Your first pup Monty has grown into such a well mannered adult, as we knew he would! Now Stormi, your second pup, is so different in personality but very much responsive to training. No doubt he will follow in Monty's steps! Please keep up the training and reach out any time you require assistance!
16th June 2024 - Stefanie Budiman
Stef was extremely helpful and willing to provide as much time as required. She provided us with a few really helpful strategies to address our dog’s issues.
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Thanks Anne! It was lovely to meet and work with you and Tina and sweet Maggie! She did great on her first lesson and I look forward to seeing her progress even more in our next session. Keep up the great work!
Thanks Anne! It was lovely to meet and work with you and Tina and sweet Maggie! She did great on her first lesson and I look forward to seeing her progress even more in our next session. Keep up the great work!