Bark Busters Reviews and Customer Testimonials
18th August 2013 - Kevin McDonnell
Kevin dealt with Barking, Jumping up, Pulling, Puppy management, Recall, Separation anxiety
we are really pleased with the training we received to day for our rescue puppy ben. He has helped us put in place training strategy that will make our confused anxious little dog grow into a well trained happy little fellow. Kevin is really great to work with made us feel so relaxed .He want's the best for you and your dog . He's just great I highly recommend kevin and bark busters. If you wont the best for your dog your on to a winner with kevin.
16th August 2013 - Alex Fraser
Alex dealt with Aggression, Barking, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Separation anxiety
By the time Alex had finished the first session I could already see an improvement in our dog. He is so much calmer!!
Trainer note from Alex
Initially I wasn't sure where to start once we had finished talking about the behavioural issues and the training techniques, as her dog was so vocal and hyper, however by the end of the first session I could already see a big improvement - her dog was so much calmer. Two weeks later I went back to see how they were all getting on and even I was blown away with how calm he was. This is why I love my job!
Initially I wasn't sure where to start once we had finished talking about the behavioural issues and the training techniques, as her dog was so vocal and hyper, however by the end of the first session I could already see a big improvement - her dog was so much calmer. Two weeks later I went back to see how they were all getting on and even I was blown away with how calm he was. This is why I love my job!
15th August 2013 - Lee Hardy
Lee dealt with Jumping up, Pulling
Was really pleased with the service that we received. Lee was very knowledgable and helped us to see where we were going wrong. We was astounded. The effect it had on belle was immediate and it was like we had a new dog in the house. I would recommend barkbusters to anyone and my daughter has also found a bark buster trainer in the Blackpool area.
Thank you
Linda
14th August 2013 - Kevin McDonnell
Kevin dealt with Aggression, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall, Separation anxiety
I can't thank Kevin enough - he was absolutely brilliant! He's totally changed all our life's with the amazing work he's done, and you can rest assured I have been singing his praises to all my doggie friends and contacts! Please pass on my thanks to Kevin - he is a superb asset for Bark Busters!
13th August 2013 - Graham Milgrew
Graham dealt with Other
Although Chester is a lovely natured dog with no particular problems,
we just felt we needed some guidance to help us achieve his full potential. Jo was very helpful and left us some good routines to be working with. We haven't called Jo back yet but it is good to know the option is there if we felt we needed it.
Trainer note from Graham
Chester is a really beautiful looking Rhodesian Ridgeback. His owners had had two Ridgebacks previously and the older dog had demanded a lot of their time and attention particularly when her health was failing, so they felt they had not given Chester the time he deserved while she was still with them. Chester absolutely loved having one to one attention from his owners and was really eager to please and keen to learn new things. It was lovely to see him bouncing around and enjoying himself. Chester is capable of going onto advanced obedience and I am looking forward to spending further quality time with him and his owners.
Chester is a really beautiful looking Rhodesian Ridgeback. His owners had had two Ridgebacks previously and the older dog had demanded a lot of their time and attention particularly when her health was failing, so they felt they had not given Chester the time he deserved while she was still with them. Chester absolutely loved having one to one attention from his owners and was really eager to please and keen to learn new things. It was lovely to see him bouncing around and enjoying himself. Chester is capable of going onto advanced obedience and I am looking forward to spending further quality time with him and his owners.
12th August 2013 - Graham Milgrew
Graham dealt with Aggression, Puppy management, Recall, Toileting
Jo gave us lots of helpful tips to help us train Lottie as well as ideas for her meals and diet. She is also going to find out about training Lottie to be a hearing dog to help our daughter, who is deaf, around the house. Jo was happy to chat to us about everything we wanted to know and stayed a long time to make sure we understood all the information she gave us.
Trainer note from Graham
This family have a lovely Cockerpoo puppy. She had some puppy issues like mouthing, nipping and not coming when called. Training obedience is very important to them because they would like Lottie to be able to learn to fetch their daughter and to alert her to certain sounds when Lottie is older. Lottie has proved to be a bright puppy who is eager to learn and willing to please and I am looking forward to doing "sound" training with Lottie and her family.
This family have a lovely Cockerpoo puppy. She had some puppy issues like mouthing, nipping and not coming when called. Training obedience is very important to them because they would like Lottie to be able to learn to fetch their daughter and to alert her to certain sounds when Lottie is older. Lottie has proved to be a bright puppy who is eager to learn and willing to please and I am looking forward to doing "sound" training with Lottie and her family.
11th August 2013 - Lynn Prentice
Lynn dealt with Aggression, Barking, Recall
We are very impressed with the response to training so far and noticed a difference on the first visit.
10th August 2013 - Neil Price
Neil dealt with Jumping up, Pulling, Puppy management, Recall
Neil has an amazing connection with our dog. He has a brilliant talent with our dog. We have had three sessions now and each session has resolved the issue with my dog. It is a pleasure to do these sessions with Neil as the outcome is always positive. 1st session we solved the jumping up which he no longer does. 2nd session we resolved the lead pulling. 3rd session we resolved recall. We get left a list of written instructions to follow until the next session. Our dog loves Neil and gets very excited when he arrives for our sessions. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Neil as he is excellent at what he does.
10th August 2013 - Graham Milgrew
Graham dealt with Puppy management, Recall, Separation anxiety
Before Jo came to see us, I had been sleeping on the sofa as Gizmo would not settle in the night without me being near. Jo spent 4 hours with us, first asking us questions about our daily routines and what we feel the issues were and then she preceded to show us how to train Gizmo and get him settled of a night time. That day Jo left, my husband and I managed to sleep in the bedroom for the first time in 2 weeks, Gizmo was really happy to sleep outside the bedroom door and did not whine or bark throughout the night. We are still working on the other tasks that Jo left us with i.e recall and "watch me" which he is picking up really well. When we take Gizmo walking we have had quite a few comments of how well behaved he is for his age and his breed (Siberian husky) we are so grateful for Jo coming over that day and we look forward to seeing her throughout the year.
Trainer note from Graham
These owners did all the right preparation and planning for their Husky puppy including buying a crate for Gizmo. Most puppies suffer a from separation anxiety when they first leave their siblings and a crate can be a great "safe place" to help a puppy feel secure. However, in some cases crates don't work which is why his owners had weeks of trying different ways to settle Gizmo. In Gizmos case there is a small hallway where he can be safely enclosed behind a baby gate without panicking when his owners leave him. This may seem an obvious solution but it is not just a case of moving a puppy. It is creating the right environment and then educating him and so he can cope on his own. This is not a quick fix and is part of a whole education process which his owners are doing so that he can be confident and happy. Gizmo is now well on his way to being a well behaved and trained dog his owners can be proud of.
These owners did all the right preparation and planning for their Husky puppy including buying a crate for Gizmo. Most puppies suffer a from separation anxiety when they first leave their siblings and a crate can be a great "safe place" to help a puppy feel secure. However, in some cases crates don't work which is why his owners had weeks of trying different ways to settle Gizmo. In Gizmos case there is a small hallway where he can be safely enclosed behind a baby gate without panicking when his owners leave him. This may seem an obvious solution but it is not just a case of moving a puppy. It is creating the right environment and then educating him and so he can cope on his own. This is not a quick fix and is part of a whole education process which his owners are doing so that he can be confident and happy. Gizmo is now well on his way to being a well behaved and trained dog his owners can be proud of.
10th August 2013 - Lee Hardy
Lee dealt with Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Puppy management, Separation anxiety
Amazing! We have a new chilled out puppy. Such a difference. Looking forward to furthering the training in a couple of weeks.
8th August 2013 - Lee Hardy
Lee dealt with Barking, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall
Our two dogs are very different personalities and both were dominating our home and walks. After two sessions our home feels like our own again and we are enjoying walks so much more.
We are working on our Beagle's recall using a lunge lead and had to take him off it unexpectedly and to our amazement Alan was more focused on us and kept coming back with ease.
We are really pleased with the progress we've made so far, thank you Lee!
8th August 2013 - Andy Waterhouse
Andy dealt with Recall
Our Labrador Emma had pups 7 weeks prior to joining us. She is 18 months - 2 years old and as a young dog requires attention which she hadn't received.
Your therapist explained in detail how to train and enjoy our dog. We explained to him that although we had Labradors for the last 25 years each one is an individual.
The session with Andy was excellent. He took his time to explain the finer points needed for our dog who is just starting to understand commands - We look forward to next visit