Bark Busters Reviews and Customer Testimonials
2nd September 2013 - Graham Milgrew
We were very pleased with the information that Jo gave and is continuing to do. Penny has come on leaps and bounds since and Jo came back and taught us the recall programme. Penny is responding very well to this and we have to do this for another 3 weeks. Her barking is toning down too and she now knows the word "no" which is a huge success for us.
Trainer note from Graham
Penny is a lovely little Westie Puppy. She was a little reluctant to come to her owners. There was no obvious reason for this and as soon as they started to make coming to them a fun game she has got the hang of it and is happily running backwards and forwards on their command. She loves to bark at anything and everything so her owners have been working hard to make sure her barking doesn't become a nuisance and that she understands when to stop when she gets too excited. She is growing up into a delightful dog and is bringing real pleasure to her owners life.
Penny is a lovely little Westie Puppy. She was a little reluctant to come to her owners. There was no obvious reason for this and as soon as they started to make coming to them a fun game she has got the hang of it and is happily running backwards and forwards on their command. She loves to bark at anything and everything so her owners have been working hard to make sure her barking doesn't become a nuisance and that she understands when to stop when she gets too excited. She is growing up into a delightful dog and is bringing real pleasure to her owners life.
31st August 2013 - Kevin McDonnell
Kevin dealt with Aggression, Barking, Pulling, Recall
We are delighted with the progress that we have made with Daisy since our training session with Kevin. She seems calmer at home and when visitors arrive, which was a major problem. She is also a lot better behaved and will listen to instruction when we are out and about. Whereas before the training she had "selective deafness" at times when we were trying to get her back on the lead, especially if there were other dogs around, she now will come straight back. We have still a way to go before we have a perfectly behaved dog but with Kevin's training and the exercises he gave us to practice, we are sure that we can achieve this. Many thanks!
29th August 2013 - Andy Waterhouse
Andy dealt with Aggression, Separation anxiety
I think the training session went very well. Andy is very professional and very confident in training both the dog and the owner. which is for me reassuring. I've myself learned a lot through the process so I can now help support Fanny through it. The first part of the session was intended to work on Fanny' separation anxiety. Before I've met Andy, I could not leave Fanny alone in the flat without her start screaming enough to disturb the whole neighborhood. Today I can leave the flat as she can better manage her anxiety. The second part of the session was intended to work on her anxiety towards other dogs translating into aggressive behavior. We've since made a lot of progress on the recall and pulling. Walking with Fanny is getting better every day. She is still though very anxious towards other dogs. But hey, Rome was not built in one day! I am convinced that we will overcome this situation with Andy' support and my desire to succeed.
28th August 2013 - Lee Hardy
Lee dealt with Sibling rivalry
lee as very good at showing us what to do , cant wait for the next session , we had progress on the first day
28th August 2013 - Sharon Chapman
Sharon dealt with Aggression, Barking, Other
It has been a great help to us Louis has been a completely improved dog. We are still training him but have seen so much improvement in his behaviour.
Thank you
27th August 2013 - Lynn Prentice
Lynn dealt with Aggression, Jumping up, Pulling, Separation anxiety, Sibling rivalry
From the start Lynn could identify straight away the issues we was facing with Buster. After 4 hours training we already started to notice Busters behaviour improve. Using the vocal techniques has really worked, we look forward to seeing more improvement and further training with Lynn.
23rd August 2013 - Kevin McDonnell
Kevin dealt with Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall, Sibling rivalry
very helpful and very patient trainer!! starting point for me being in control of my dogs rather than the other way round as it is at present. Informative and tailored to my needs
23rd August 2013 - Lynn Prentice
Lynn dealt with Puppy management, Toileting
Lynn was very professional and bonded very quickly with Muggle. She provided a lot of useful advice and nutrition tips. The presentational slides were useful in providing an insight into the world from a puppy's point of view and allowed us to adapt our home (slightly) better for his needs. The reassurance that Lynn is always contactable should further problems arise was brilliant and we would recommend Bark Busters to anyone with a naughty pup!
23rd August 2013 - Alex Fraser
Alex dealt with Chewing, Separation anxiety
It's no exaggeration to say you changed my life! I had to leave my lovely Archie in a cage every time I left the house as he had separation anxiety and chewed everything he could get hold off, leaving it in the hall for me. After just a couple of hours with you and some really useful ideas, no destructo-dog action for over 3 months since you came and no guilt for me!!
Trainer note from Alex
I am so pleased with the results of this job, but credit goes to you for putting into action what we talked about during your first session. Well done you.
I am so pleased with the results of this job, but credit goes to you for putting into action what we talked about during your first session. Well done you.
21st August 2013 - Alex Fraser
Alex dealt with Puppy management
Firstly I would like to apologise for the delay in providing feedback. Alex came to see us both back April. He explained how and why the training work which was really interesting. She is my first dog and I wanted to get things right. Ever since the first session I have had a well behaved little girl who responded really to the training techniques - I am so pleased. I also love the fact that I know I can contact Alex at any time during the 12 months and he will come back and see me but to be honest I don't think it will be necessary.
Trainer note from Alex
She took on board everything I had to say and has worked well with her dog. I am delighted with the results.
She took on board everything I had to say and has worked well with her dog. I am delighted with the results.
21st August 2013 - Alex Fraser
Alex dealt with Aggression, Pulling
I didn't intend on getting a dog, however having lived on my own now for some time I thought a dog would provide good company and somebody to go walking with. He is a lovely dog in the home but was a bit of a nightmare when I took him out walking. He pulled like a steam train due to his size and would lunge at certain dogs. Alex showed me what I needed to do which has worked really well. Simple but effective techniques and his Bark Buster collar is excellent. I now have control over my dog when I take him for walks and we walk for miles every day. Although i am now happy with his behaviour on the lead Alex still comes back to go walking with us both which I really appreciate. Thank you Alex
Trainer note from Alex
I really loved this job, and although they live over an hour away I will definitely be going back to see them both to go out walking, even though his dog now walks really well to heel.
I really loved this job, and although they live over an hour away I will definitely be going back to see them both to go out walking, even though his dog now walks really well to heel.
20th August 2013 - Jacquie Callaby
Jacquie dealt with Barking, Jumping up, Other
Jacquie made us feel relaxed even though Ralph kept barking at her to start with. She explained things very well and we learnt a lot from what she told us. There was improvement with Ralph by the time she left. We have changed his diet to raw meat, he seems calmer now, We still need to work more on the barking when people come to the house and to be able to get him to the vet for Castration.