Bark Busters Reviews and Customer Testimonials
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
7th August 2013 - Sharon Chapman
Sharon dealt with Aggression, Barking, Pulling
Training was ok, but we only came across two friendly dogs, which ran away from us. Our main problem is dogs following us, and coming right up to us.
Trainer note from Sharon
In this case the training is both for the owner and the dogs as both are lacking confidence in dealing with off lead dogs approaching and invading their space. The dogs need to have confidence in their owner so that they don't over react and the owner needed some advice on how to act to keep the situation under control and her own dogs calm.
In this case the training is both for the owner and the dogs as both are lacking confidence in dealing with off lead dogs approaching and invading their space. The dogs need to have confidence in their owner so that they don't over react and the owner needed some advice on how to act to keep the situation under control and her own dogs calm.
6th August 2013 - Alex Fraser
Alex dealt with Barking, Jumping up, Pulling
Alex came to help me train my young border collie in early June this year. He was able to provide helpful guidance and ideas which were individually tailored to our situation. We have been able to start with the strategies to improve my 'leadership' role. These simple steps within the house were quickly achieved and have had a real impact! Since his first visit Alex has kept in touch and returned for several more visits and we have progressed to new ways of training on the lead. Alex has always been 'hands-on' ; we have carried out training in my garden and out on walks. After each session Alex leaves notes and hand outs - really helpful as there is a lot to learn.
It is really reassuring knowing that Bark Busters provides on-going support because obviously dog training can not be achieved in just one session. Alex is always practical and encouraging, his experience with dogs has been invaluable!
Trainer note from Alex
I have really enjoyed working with them both and I am impressed with the effort they have both put in, which has resulted in wonderful results. I will continue to support them as there is still some work to be done in regards to walking her border collie down busy roads - but we will get there!!
I have really enjoyed working with them both and I am impressed with the effort they have both put in, which has resulted in wonderful results. I will continue to support them as there is still some work to be done in regards to walking her border collie down busy roads - but we will get there!!
3rd August 2013 - Lee Hardy
Lee dealt with Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Recall
Excellent; very understanding but not rigid or judgemental. Explained everything clearly.
3rd August 2013 - Lynn Prentice
Lynn dealt with Chewing, Jumping up, Puppy management, Toileting
Lynn was very informative and really gave us an insite into what dogs think and why they behave as they do - very worth while.