Bark Busters Reviews and Customer Testimonials
27th May 2021 - Sharon Chapman
Sharon dealt with Pulling, Puppy management, Recall
Trainer was excellent. She carefully went through the training package. I could not believe how different my dog listened and behaved after her first class.
27th May 2021 - Graham Milgrew
Graham dealt with Aggression, Barking, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Recall
We have had our first virtual meeting with Jo, who I found to be extremely experienced within her role and completely open and honest. Felt totally relaxed and relieved by the end of our call. Thank you Jo !!!!
Trainer note from Graham
These owners have taken on a Springer Spaniel who has a truly terrible history with multiple homes in his short 4 years. He has finally found a home who are prepared to help him with his numerous problems. We foster and rehabilitate dogs ourselves and understand how much a damaged dog can disrupt the household. These owners have been doing a huge amount right and need help with some of the more complicated issues he is presenting with. Both Graham and I are looking forward to continuing to work with these owners and both their dogs.
These owners have taken on a Springer Spaniel who has a truly terrible history with multiple homes in his short 4 years. He has finally found a home who are prepared to help him with his numerous problems. We foster and rehabilitate dogs ourselves and understand how much a damaged dog can disrupt the household. These owners have been doing a huge amount right and need help with some of the more complicated issues he is presenting with. Both Graham and I are looking forward to continuing to work with these owners and both their dogs.
26th May 2021 - Emma Barrett
Emma dealt with Aggression, Barking, Jumping up, Pulling
Emma arrived on time and spent about 3hrs with us, she really listened to what I was saying and how to address the issues we are having. Didn't think we would get anywhere on the first visit as Kevin didn't stop barking for about a hour but she managed to calm him down. We did loose lead walking in the house and outside, he was really bad at pulling and genuine being outside. Early days and I'm sure a lot more work to do with all his other problems but wow what a change already.
25th May 2021 - Gina Williams
Gina dealt with Puppy management
Gina was amazing. I was a little worried about having a trainer especially since it has been 17 years since I last had a puppy. Gina was very calm with my puppy and extremely informative and put us both at our ease. The training is going well so far!!
23rd May 2021 - Alex Fraser
Alex dealt with Aggression
I contacted Alex by phone, dog training was very new to me and wasn't even really sure what I was asking for.. from the moment Alex answered the phone, he explained things in a way I could understand and also made me feel alot calmer about everything. My dog got bitten by another dog in the park and since then has turned aggressive towards other animals. I was so worried about what to do for the best as everything I had tried failed. Alex came to my house and was great with my dog.. by he taught me so many things I was unaware of, and helped me learn to handle situations differently.. we have only had our first 1 hour training session and I am already noticing such a big difference in him! I would recommend Alex 100%.
18th May 2021 - Gavin Chambers
Gavin dealt with Aggression, Barking, Jumping up, Pulling, Separation anxiety, Other
gavin gave me some really good tips on on leading and gaining control. buddy is getting much better in the house and out on leash with the bark buster harness he was reactive while out as he is a rescue dog. he still is a bit reactive to some people and dogs but not as much now iv been doing what gavin told me to do. i was lost with things to try as iv never had a reactive dog but this training so far is working a treat .
Trainer note from Gavin
Great news and a great review, you are following all the advice and reaping the benefits, so proud!
Great news and a great review, you are following all the advice and reaping the benefits, so proud!
18th May 2021 - Alex Fraser
Alex dealt with Aggression, Barking, Pulling, Separation anxiety
My dogs are adult. They had several issues as hyperactivity, separation anxiety, aggressive behaviour/pulling during our walks.I never considered to ask a trainer for an help. Alex was very friendly and attentive. My dogs loved him at the first sight! On our first lesson I was impressed. My dogs responded very well within minutes. They started to listen to me and they stop pulling me during our walks. I' m keep on doing the exercises suggested by my trainer. I can see little improvement day by day. I definitely recommend  this service!
17th May 2021 - Alex Fraser
Alex dealt with Barking, Jumping up, Pulling
The session was great! I must admit, I had been a little apprehensive - after a year of shielding and a very clingy dog, I wasn't sure what to expect. Alex put us at ease straight away, and was supportive and informative.
Betty responded really well (once she got over her initial grumble!), and we have lots of useful info to take away and be practicing.
We wanted to help Betty be the best she could be, and we're certainly getting there (she's a super clever dog, it was us that needed training!).
Would definitely recommend to others!
Trainer note from Alex
Even those customers who tell me their dog is not the smartest tend to have a different opinion by the end of the initial session and realise that the dog has been training them rather than the other way round. My job is definitely people training, not dog training.
Even those customers who tell me their dog is not the smartest tend to have a different opinion by the end of the initial session and realise that the dog has been training them rather than the other way round. My job is definitely people training, not dog training.
16th May 2021 - Alex Fraser
Alex dealt with Aggression
I contacted Alex by phone, dog training was very new to me and wasn't even really sure what I was asking for.. from the moment Alex answered the phone, he explained things in a way I could understand and also made me feel alot calmer about everything. My dog got bitten by another dog in the park and since then has turned aggressive towards other animals. I was so worried about what to do for the best as everything I had tried failed. Alex came to my house and was great with my dog.. by he taught me so many things I was unaware of, and helped me learn to handle situations differently.. we have only had our first 3 hour training session and I am already noticing such a big difference in him! I would recommend Alex 100%.
Trainer note from Alex
I honestly didn’t think we would achieve what we did on the first session following the the initial phone call with the customer. The session went really really well and I’ve had feedback since that his sister (who is nervous and barks at people entering her home) has been so much calmer and has allowed people to stroke her which is amazing. The issues they have whilst out on walks will generally take longer to improve than issues within the home, but I am really looking forward to catching up with them all to see how they are all doing. Keep up the good work!
I honestly didn’t think we would achieve what we did on the first session following the the initial phone call with the customer. The session went really really well and I’ve had feedback since that his sister (who is nervous and barks at people entering her home) has been so much calmer and has allowed people to stroke her which is amazing. The issues they have whilst out on walks will generally take longer to improve than issues within the home, but I am really looking forward to catching up with them all to see how they are all doing. Keep up the good work!
15th May 2021 - Gina Williams
Gina dealt with Chewing, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall, Separation anxiety, Other
Very well explained with patience backed up with written advice. Looking forward to the next lesson with some trepidation as I have not entirely convinced my dog that I am boss!
13th May 2021 - Alex Fraser
Alex dealt with Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Puppy management, Recall
Three hours well spent!
We got in touch with Alex for our six month old working cocker spaniel puppy Oti.
Alex was great, he listened to our concerns, really got to understand us all and gave us simple and effective methods to try out.
We covered house manners, lead walking, recall and more in the first session and we could see improvements straight away.
We've also been given lots of extra info so we can keep up all the training.
Cannot recommend enough - Thank you so much Alex!
Trainer note from Alex
Another great session and very happy owners! It’s amazing what can be taught in such a small time period.
Another great session and very happy owners! It’s amazing what can be taught in such a small time period.
12th May 2021 - Neil Price
Neil dealt with Barking, Hyperactivity, Recall
Very calm & Regan took to Neil straight away. Looking back now I could see Neil taking everything in. Every look & movement. The homework has not been too much - or too little. & Regan has started to respond in some situations. Neil has been on hand for updates too. Still need to start the journey to tackle 2 areas but overall pleased with the journey so far.
