Bark Busters Reviews and Customer Testimonials
5th September 2016 - Alex Fraser
Alex dealt with Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Puppy management, Recall
We have a very giddy Springer Spaniel pup who, within 3 hours of the first visit was lying calmly at Alex's feet, looking up adoringly at him! Hugo responded really well to the passive leadership techniques and Alex's natural affinity with dogs - it's just Hugo's owners who needed a refresher a few weeks later! We're back on track now and the new harness helps to reduce the pulling & keeps my arms in their sockets! As Hugo is still very young, I'm sure there will be many more challenges ahead however, I have every faith that Alex and the Bark Busters training techniques will help us to deal with them effectively.
Trainer note from Alex
My training is really about training the owner who in turn can train their dog or dogs. Hugo is a typical young Springer Spaniel who can be extremely giddy. He responded really well on the first session, however as his owner mentioned, it is often them that need further training as Hugo grows up. It won't be long before he becomes a teenager! I've seen him a couple of times and I can't wait to see how he is doing next time we meet.
My training is really about training the owner who in turn can train their dog or dogs. Hugo is a typical young Springer Spaniel who can be extremely giddy. He responded really well on the first session, however as his owner mentioned, it is often them that need further training as Hugo grows up. It won't be long before he becomes a teenager! I've seen him a couple of times and I can't wait to see how he is doing next time we meet.
3rd September 2016 - Graham Milgrew
Graham dealt with Barking, Other
Very good within five minutes of graham being here saw a different dog
3rd September 2016 - Lee Hardy
Lee dealt with Pulling, Other
We are one week in and so far we are very impressed with the results and delighted to say that Olly has responded incredibly quickly to the training, walking him on the lead is no longer a stressful experience and we can even walk past the house with the cats and any dog on a lead without any yelping
31st August 2016 - Lynn Prentice
Lynn dealt with Barking, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall
Very Happy we found Barkbusters. Lynn is amazing, already seeing a huge improvement with Rocco and only been one week.
30th August 2016 - Angela Young
Remote Training Team dealt with Other
Angela was very nice and just confirmed what I was thinking was wrong with Ellie but didn't know how to fix. Ellie had anxiety problems. We went through a few things then she met Ellie. I showed Angela her reaction to a couple of household items and within an hour Ellie showed a distinct change in behaviour towards them, with a few treats thrown in! I was amazed at the difference. I'm just sorry I never found her before and I'm looking forward to seeing Ellie the happier and more calmer dog I know she is.
29th August 2016 - Lynn Prentice
Lynn dealt with Puppy management
Lynn very helpful. Has great deal of knowledge and experience. Pickle knew she was the boss as soon as she entered the room.Gave great deal of advice and methods of dealing with issues concerned. Feel more confident and able to contact Lynn when required.
27th August 2016 - Angela Young
Remote Training Team dealt with Other
Excellent-
Trainer arrived on time. Had a very friendly and warm personality. Had a great insight into helping our dog. Went into great depth explaining what our dog needed. Offered numerous invaluable training tips. Even went out in driving rain. Have recommended her to friends.
26th August 2016 - Lee Hardy
Lee dealt with Barking, Hyperactivity, Jumping up
Really pleased with the progress of both my dogs since Lee visted. They general behaviour has really improved!
26th August 2016 - Alex Fraser
Alex dealt with Barking, Jumping up, Pulling
Absolutely amazing. Was sceptical prior to starting the training especially when Oscar went mad at the stuffed dog but Oscar really responded and by the end of the training I was able to walk down the road without Oscar barking at anything and everything walking past
Trainer note from Alex
I know that the training methods I use work, however sometimes even I'm surprised with how quickly a dog starts to behave and listen to their owner. I use stuffed dogs sometimes with reactive dogs do that I can judge how reactive they are. Oscar was initially very reactive, however by the end of the session he was doing really well. I'm not sure who was the more delighted, Oscar's Mum or myself.
I know that the training methods I use work, however sometimes even I'm surprised with how quickly a dog starts to behave and listen to their owner. I use stuffed dogs sometimes with reactive dogs do that I can judge how reactive they are. Oscar was initially very reactive, however by the end of the session he was doing really well. I'm not sure who was the more delighted, Oscar's Mum or myself.
25th August 2016 - Gina Williams
Gina dealt with Barking, Jumping up, Recall
Gina spent an hour talking to us without our dogs present, to find out what was needed from our sessions. She then asked us to introduce our Chihuahuas, who sniffed her for several minutes whilst she observed their behaviour.
We had a great training session and are continuing the training daily.
After Gina's visit we all felt so positive about the way our boys responded; they picked it up pretty quickly and have been much better in the week since the session. We took them to Center Parcs for a long weekend break, and they were very well behaved. :0)
Looking forward to our session.
Trainer note from Gina
Consistency is key. They will learn by association. Keep up with the daily exercises and you will see the results that you are after. I look forward to hearing from you with their next progress report.
Consistency is key. They will learn by association. Keep up with the daily exercises and you will see the results that you are after. I look forward to hearing from you with their next progress report.
25th August 2016 - Kevin McDonnell
Kevin dealt with Aggression, Barking, Jumping up
We thought Kevin's presentation and explanations were very clear and his method simple to follow and were pleasantly surprised how quickly Shelley responded. We have tried various dog behaviourists in the past in an effort to curb her aggression with both people and dogs with little success, but following the training session with Kevin she passed her first test with a visitor to the house with flying colours. It is early days but we are already seeing a welcome change in her behaviour.
24th August 2016 - Graham Milgrew
Graham dealt with Aggression, Barking, Chewing, Jumping up, Puppy management, Sibling rivalry, Other
Jo spent an evening with us that was both enlightening and reassuring. She managed to identify the many challenges arising from our household of 3 dogs (ranging from a 15yr old to a 3 ½ month puppy). Both myself and my daughter enjoyed the evening learning new methods to add to those we had in place to help manage their very involved relationships. We found Jo very encouraging, I had been a little concerned that we would somehow be 'judged' and found wanting! That worry couldn't have been further from the truth! We both feel we have positive strategies to help create an atmosphere in which our dogs happily play together and we enjoy their company even more (something I didn't think possible!). I would highly recommend their service.
