Bark Busters Reviews and Customer Testimonials
30th September 2013 - Alex Fraser
Alex dealt with Puppy management
So sorry for taking to long to leave you some feedback - but you will be pleased to hear that Toby is doing really well. As you know, although we have always had dogs, Toby was my first very own dog and I really wanted to get him off to the best possible start. I would like to thank you for your support over the first few months of me having Toby. He is now a pleasure to walk and always comes back when I call him. Thank you Alex
Trainer note from Alex
As you can see from his photo, Toby was a beautiful little boxer pup when I first met him, and like all puppies - he was so full of beans. Toby simply needed some rules and guidelines as to what behaviour was acceptable and his owner has done a great job. Toby is now a well balanced and calm boxer and I am confident he will continue to behave himself in the future.
As you can see from his photo, Toby was a beautiful little boxer pup when I first met him, and like all puppies - he was so full of beans. Toby simply needed some rules and guidelines as to what behaviour was acceptable and his owner has done a great job. Toby is now a well balanced and calm boxer and I am confident he will continue to behave himself in the future.
30th September 2013 - Alex Fraser
Alex dealt with Barking, Jumping up, Pulling
My wife and I got in touch with Bark Busters due to the constant barking from Sam when people knocked at our door and when people were leaving.
Alex contacted us and came to our house to meet Sam and to discuss the best approach from Sam's barking. After a couple of sessions working with Alex, Sam has really settled down. His training is still ongoing, but he is a lot quieter now. It is also good to know that we can still call upon Alex if we need his help in the future. Thank you
Trainer note from Alex
Until I met Sam I didn't realise how high-pitched some dogs can bark - he was truly off the scale. He was such an affectionate dog, but his barking was becoming a real issue. I am really pleased with how he has improved and I am confident that if they continue to do everything I asked them to do he will continue to get better and better. What a smashing little dog!
Until I met Sam I didn't realise how high-pitched some dogs can bark - he was truly off the scale. He was such an affectionate dog, but his barking was becoming a real issue. I am really pleased with how he has improved and I am confident that if they continue to do everything I asked them to do he will continue to get better and better. What a smashing little dog!
30th September 2013 - Alex Fraser
Alex dealt with Puppy management
We are happy with Brody's progress so far and the advice you provided gave us a good insight into dog "pack" psychology and the techniques and strategies we can use around the house to change and modify his behaviour. He is still a very young dog, not yet 9 months old, so we need to keep repeating the training so that he doesn't revert to his dominant behaviour.
Brody is now doing really well on his lead and when he is off the lead he returns when called. He is now socialising with other dogs and gets on well with our daughters two dogs and he recently went to the beach with them.
We have a busy house with lots of visitors who he still welcomes very enthusiastically but he now calms down much quicker. He sleeps well in his bed on the floor and his toilet training has gone really well.
Thanks again
Trainer note from Alex
Brodie is a cracking little dog, but he really felt that he needed to be in charge of their house. His owners worked really hard on the training plan I had set them and by my second visit he was a different dog - so much calmer. Keep up the good work!
Brodie is a cracking little dog, but he really felt that he needed to be in charge of their house. His owners worked really hard on the training plan I had set them and by my second visit he was a different dog - so much calmer. Keep up the good work!
30th September 2013 - Lynn Prentice
Lynn dealt with Barking, Digging, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall, Other
It was a real eye opener discovering the reasoning behind Wolfy's bad behaviour. Now we can really focus on putting things right by focusing on what Lynn has taught us.
Wolfy is already showing an improvement and we look forward to continuing with the training and seeing the results
29th September 2013 - Graham Milgrew
Graham dealt with Barking, Hyperactivity, Pulling
George our deaf boxer was becoming increasingly vocal and frustrated. He was barking constantly and this would in turn antagonise our older steady boxer Bogey. On her first visit, George put on a really good show for Jo, barking and constantly play fighting with Bogey. She taught us that our efforts to correct George were perhaps misguided and she focused our training on both dogs, not just the 'troublemaker'. We were given a variety of different techniques to use and all were flexible to adapt to the needs of each individual dog. After two weeks we had seen a real change in George's behaviour and also Bogey was much happier with the new situation. We still have a little way to go, especially with lead work, but we have ongoing support from Jo who is constantly available via all forms of communication. She gave us advice regarding all aspects of having dogs in the family, and was a factor in deciding to AstroTurf our garden to great effect. Many thanks xxx
Trainer note from Graham
Deaf dogs are just as trainable as normal dogs. They simply need a different form of communication. All owners of deaf (and blind) dogs will tell you that this soon becomes second nature, but at the start it is a case of learning a new language and then teaching your dog what this new language is. Dogs are not robots and one size doesn't fit all, so it is working out a strategy to deal with your dog based on how your dog responds to you. In Georges case he is fortunate to have an older more experienced Boxer, Bogey, to learn from as well as his owners, but Bogey was getting just as carried away with playtime as George and forgetting to listen to his owners, so it was a case of double trouble. His owners have now been working with both dogs establishing sign language, touch and floor vibrations for George and sign language plus vocal commands for Bogey so both dogs know what they can and can't do and what is expected from them. Instead of two huge Boxers running around creating havoc they now have a calm household where the dogs look to them for guidance. As George is young and a typical bouncy Boxer this will take time, but no more time than a normal hearing Boxer now he understands what is wanted from his owners. A truly great result.
Deaf dogs are just as trainable as normal dogs. They simply need a different form of communication. All owners of deaf (and blind) dogs will tell you that this soon becomes second nature, but at the start it is a case of learning a new language and then teaching your dog what this new language is. Dogs are not robots and one size doesn't fit all, so it is working out a strategy to deal with your dog based on how your dog responds to you. In Georges case he is fortunate to have an older more experienced Boxer, Bogey, to learn from as well as his owners, but Bogey was getting just as carried away with playtime as George and forgetting to listen to his owners, so it was a case of double trouble. His owners have now been working with both dogs establishing sign language, touch and floor vibrations for George and sign language plus vocal commands for Bogey so both dogs know what they can and can't do and what is expected from them. Instead of two huge Boxers running around creating havoc they now have a calm household where the dogs look to them for guidance. As George is young and a typical bouncy Boxer this will take time, but no more time than a normal hearing Boxer now he understands what is wanted from his owners. A truly great result.
28th September 2013 - Lee Hardy
Lee dealt with Aggression, Barking, Jumping up, Pulling
Fantastic.....
Lee was great. Very informative and the results that we are seeing already after only a couple of days is amazing.
27th September 2013 - Alex Fraser
Alex dealt with Barking, Jumping up, Recall, Separation anxiety, Toileting
Alex was very understanding of the problems I was having with my dog Monty. At first I was very uncertain that the training was going to work and felt like giving up during the first week, but I gave it a chance and in just a couple of weeks there has been a real change in Monty for the better and I am now getting the results I have always wanted! I would recommend Alex to any dog owner with behavioural problem. Thank you
Trainer note from Alex
I really appreciate the honesty of this testimonial. Some behavioural issues do take time resolve but never be disheartened. With time and effort spent carrying out the tailored training plan I set for Monty and his owner, he is continuing to improve which is excellent. He really is a lovely little dog!!
I really appreciate the honesty of this testimonial. Some behavioural issues do take time resolve but never be disheartened. With time and effort spent carrying out the tailored training plan I set for Monty and his owner, he is continuing to improve which is excellent. He really is a lovely little dog!!
27th September 2013 - Sharon Chapman
Sharon dealt with Aggression, Barking
We had a very good session. Sharon was able to see some of our and Hattie's problems. Constructive advice was given with on-going strategies to further direct and manage Hattie's behaviour. We are looking forward to a better behaved doggie down the line and can see some improvement already.
Trainer note from Sharon
Hattie is a lovely dachshund who sometimes feels overwhelmed by what is happening around her. Her owners needed some direction in how to help her cope with situations and become more confident.
Hattie is a lovely dachshund who sometimes feels overwhelmed by what is happening around her. Her owners needed some direction in how to help her cope with situations and become more confident.
27th September 2013 - Lynn Prentice
Lynn dealt with Aggression, Barking, Pulling, Recall
Immediate improvement in Jenny's behaviour. She now gives on command, walks to heel, does not pull. A much calmer dog and happier owners.
Lynn put all the training instructions across clearly patiently and in a pleasant manner.
My dog is an 11 year old rescue Border Terrier, proof that you can teach an old dog new tricks.
24th September 2013 - Lynn Prentice
Lynn dealt with Aggression, Jumping up, Pulling
Very friendly. Nice to know she is at the end of the phone for any help needed
23rd September 2013 - Neil Price
Neil dealt with Barking
Neil did an excellent job with us and Oscar, his techniques have worked well and whilst it hasn't cured Oscar overnight of his barking he has been totally cured of attacking the hoover and yard brushes. He now knows when he has misbehaved. It is getting easier to deal with the barking. we look forward to Neil returning to train US how to walk a dog properly
23rd September 2013 - Kevin McDonnell
Kevin dealt with Aggression, Barking, Chewing, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall, Sibling rivalry, Toileting
It was utterly amazing, both my husband and I felt that for the first time we are able to communicate with our dogs.