Bark Busters Reviews and Customer Testimonials
9th September 2024 - Shauna Hoey
Shauna dealt with Barking, Jumping up, Other
Shauna was very friendly and knowledgable, we saw a difference almost immediately.
9th September 2024 - Sharon Chapman
Sharon dealt with Barking, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling
Excellent
6th September 2024 - Estelle Jackson
Estelle dealt with Barking, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall, Separation anxiety
Luna responded straight away with her threshold issues. She showed me how to provide some worthwhile exercise that helped use up her energy and helping with her recall. Since our session, Luna is already more settled with the noises around the area and not so responsive to other dogs Barking. Since taking her to different fields, she is a lot quieter around birds and only tries to chase them now without her Barking. Her lead work still requires more work and her concentration on me when I'm on the street, she's corner watching what's around her. But the pulling has improved loads . Looking forward to the dog who is my perfect companion
5th September 2024 - Gavin Chambers
Gavin dealt with Other
Gavin was really kind and understanding of our problem. Our dog is very nervous and he was so mindful of this for the whole session and in everything he put together for our training. He put me at ease and took plenty of time to get to know me, the dog, and our rather stressful situation. It's clear he really cares about dogs and their owners. In the couple of weeks since we met, I've been implementing the techniques he taught me. I am definitely seeing improvements in myself and the dog, and we are making progress each day. We are looking forward to our next session!
Trainer note from Gavin
thanks for the lovely review, it was a pleasure working with you and so pleased to hear you are making progress. looking forward to catching up.
Kind Regards
Gavin
thanks for the lovely review, it was a pleasure working with you and so pleased to hear you are making progress. looking forward to catching up.
Kind Regards
Gavin
3rd September 2024 - Shauna Hoey
Shauna dealt with Barking, Puppy management, Other
Shauna is an ‘Excellent trainer’ full of knowledge and skills. I was close to wanting to give the puppies up walking was a nightmare-reactionary barking, slipping their harness, unkind comments from members of the public. From the start she was calm and put me at ease. I was shown many basic training techniques. I was given advice, and suggestions for equipment to support training techniques. Advise was given regarding a secure harness. I was sent a lesson plan outlining the content of the first session. I emailed my progress and a few queries. Shauna responded quickly. It has only been a few days but I am using everything I have been shown. I find I refer back to the lesson notes to refresh my mind. This is very helpful. The brothers have kicked back and I am staying firm and I practice, practice. Looking forward to learning more towards controlling my dogs’ behaviour. Thank you :)
1st September 2024 - Kirsty Dudfield
Kirsty dealt with Barking, Pulling
Kirsty was brilliant with Storm and Luna sharing her knowledge with us made things understandable and what a different we have and other people have noticed about the 2 Dogs. No pulling or Barking now I would recommend Bark Busters to any one . Storm is a border Collie Luna is a Labrador thank you Bark Busters.
Trainer note from Kirsty
It is great to hear that Luna and Storm are continuing with the success that we had from our first lesson. Keep up the good work and I look forward to hearing the updates.
It is great to hear that Luna and Storm are continuing with the success that we had from our first lesson. Keep up the good work and I look forward to hearing the updates.
31st August 2024 - Alex Fraser
Alex dealt with Aggression, Barking, Jumping up
Had first session with Alex and even though i was nervous to begin with as Charlie my 9mth old German Shepherd Dog has nervous aggression towards some people ,barks a lot and jumps up. But Alex soon put us at ease. Alex took time to listen to me and a few family members and explain to us what we need to be doing to help Charlie. I was surprised at how well Charlie did in the first session, really proud of him. Got some great training tips without any harshness. Been given plenty of homework before next visit. I can highly recommend Alex as a Trainer.
Trainer note from Alex
I have worked with a lot of German Shepherds over the past 10 years and a lot of them were nervous and reactive towards strangers. Charlie is defiantly in his teenage phase and he had started to push back when he was being asked to do something by his family. I never know how much we can do on the initial session, especially when working with a nervous aggressive dog, but I was delighted with how well Charlie! When working with an excitable large teenage dog our body language plays a big role when we want them to listen to us. I believe that ground rules around the home and consistency from owners will also teach them that the home is actually their home to relax in rather than being the place they need to protect. It will be good to catch up with them all to see how they are all getting on.
I have worked with a lot of German Shepherds over the past 10 years and a lot of them were nervous and reactive towards strangers. Charlie is defiantly in his teenage phase and he had started to push back when he was being asked to do something by his family. I never know how much we can do on the initial session, especially when working with a nervous aggressive dog, but I was delighted with how well Charlie! When working with an excitable large teenage dog our body language plays a big role when we want them to listen to us. I believe that ground rules around the home and consistency from owners will also teach them that the home is actually their home to relax in rather than being the place they need to protect. It will be good to catch up with them all to see how they are all getting on.
31st August 2024 - Tim
Tim dealt with Jumping up, Pulling
Tim was brilliant, he explained where we were going wrong with Hugo, and then gave us very clear instructions how to change things
30th August 2024 - Lynn Prentice
Lynn dealt with Aggression, Barking
It’s been one week since our first lesson, we have been working hard to support Bonnie both at home and out walking which is already having a positive effect on Bonnie’s behavior.
28th August 2024 - Alex Fraser
Alex dealt with Barking, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Recall
Alex was fantastic with our dog Ludo. We have been having some problems with him barking at people in the house and out on walks. Alex did some exercises in the house and then we went on a walk to practice some recall. We are very happy with the tips and advice he gave us and are already seeing an improvement with Ludo's behaviour in our home.
Trainer note from Alex
Another great session and both Ludo and his parents did really well! I have worked with a lot of foreign rescue dogs and in the main they are quite nervous and usually more nervous of men than women. It’s always important that we take the initial training session at the dogs pace, to ensure we don’t overwhelm them. Ludo was less anxious than a lot of the rescues I’ve met and he did really well both inside and outside of the home. I’m confident with some consistency he will continue to do better and better. Keep up the good work.
Another great session and both Ludo and his parents did really well! I have worked with a lot of foreign rescue dogs and in the main they are quite nervous and usually more nervous of men than women. It’s always important that we take the initial training session at the dogs pace, to ensure we don’t overwhelm them. Ludo was less anxious than a lot of the rescues I’ve met and he did really well both inside and outside of the home. I’m confident with some consistency he will continue to do better and better. Keep up the good work.
27th August 2024 - Liz Johnson
Liz dealt with Barking, Other
Liz explained everything in easy to understand language, and supervised me while using the techniques she gave me to address the problems. The follow up work she left me was also explained carefully, and written down as an aide-memoire. I was very happy with the whole experience. It has only been a few days since the first visit, but I am already seeing results.
25th August 2024 - Shauna Hoey
Shauna dealt with Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Other
Having had one lesson I am continuing the training as instructed by Shauna using his favourite ball as a reward. In just a few days we have seen an improvement and he is loving the stimulation. We are looking forward to the rest of the training and further improvements. Would highly recommend the service