Bark Busters Reviews and Customer Testimonials
30th July 2013 - Kevin McDonnell
Kevin dealt with Aggression, Barking, Chewing, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall, Separation anxiety
Kevin was very nice,we were put at ease immediately and he gave us clear instruction at every stage,we were able to command or dogs attention within the same day,and have continued to use his advice to great effect.
30th July 2013 - Kevin McDonnell
Kevin dealt with Aggression, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall
Dear Bark Busters, we were both very impressed with Kevin and the training that he did with both the dogs and ourselves. The speed of improvement was fantastic, especially with walking on a lead. I wouldn't have believed it unless I hadn't had seen it with my own eyes. Kevin was very knowledgeable and professional and at no point did we feel under any time constraints. I would definitely recommend Kevin and Bark Busters in the future. It is now up to us to keep up with the training techniques, however still having peace of mind that you are always at the other end of a phone if we get into difficulties.
Kind regards Mr Purchase
29th July 2013 - Lee Hardy
Lee dealt with Barking, Pulling
Everything explained prior to carrying out the training in a calm manner which instilled confidence in what we were to achieve
28th July 2013 - Kevin McDonnell
Kevin dealt with Barking, Hyperactivity, Pulling, Recall, Separation anxiety
Kevin was really a fabulous therapist in many ways. He was very patient (with me as well as Monty!), kind, informative and amiable. I would highly recommend Kevin to anyone if they are having any dog related issues. A real 10/10 guy!
27th July 2013 - Graham Milgrew
Graham dealt with Barking, Separation anxiety
Jo is amazing, Bailey's behaviour had changed before Jo even left the house. Jo really took the time to find out our situation and what we needed help with for Bailey.
Every time we have need help Jo is just at the end of the phone or email and always comes back to us with guidance. We would recommend Jo and Bark Busters to anyone needing help.
Trainer note from Graham
Bailey is a Manchester Terrier who has separation anxiety and would bark and howl when left on his own upsetting the neighbours. His owners had been very proactive in trying to resolve this. They had a dog walker and had tried various techniques and also products designed to deal with this, but with little effect. What had made it harder to deal with is that he can be quiet when initially left and his owners didn't know what upset and set him off. We worked out a training program to settle and give Bailey more confidence when alone and also tackled his attention seeking, determination to answer their front door and occasional recall problems as well. Bailey has responded really well and is coming on in leaps and bounds.
Bailey is a Manchester Terrier who has separation anxiety and would bark and howl when left on his own upsetting the neighbours. His owners had been very proactive in trying to resolve this. They had a dog walker and had tried various techniques and also products designed to deal with this, but with little effect. What had made it harder to deal with is that he can be quiet when initially left and his owners didn't know what upset and set him off. We worked out a training program to settle and give Bailey more confidence when alone and also tackled his attention seeking, determination to answer their front door and occasional recall problems as well. Bailey has responded really well and is coming on in leaps and bounds.
27th July 2013 - Graham Milgrew
Graham dealt with Separation anxiety, Other
Two visits from Jo and the difference in Jip is huge. He has gone from being a fearful, unconfident, clingy dog with separation anxiety to a much happier dog who does not need to follow me around any more. We are now even considering agility classes with him he is doing so well!
Trainer note from Graham
Jip is a Blue Merle Collie and had previously lived with a group of dogs where he was bullied. He is now the only dog which is much better for him, but his naturally fearful nature made it difficult for him to adjust and he latched onto his new owners and couldn't bear to let them out of his sight. The solution to this has been to build Jips confidence in his new owners and his new environment so that he is comfortable being left on his own. His owners have worked diligently with him and now have a dog who is much more relaxed and happy. You cannot make a fearful dog change its nature but you can make a big difference to how a dog perceives its environment and what is happening around him. His increase in confidence now means that he is ready to be around other dogs and go to agility classes. This wouldn't have been possible before and shows just how far his owners have come with building his confidence.
Jip is a Blue Merle Collie and had previously lived with a group of dogs where he was bullied. He is now the only dog which is much better for him, but his naturally fearful nature made it difficult for him to adjust and he latched onto his new owners and couldn't bear to let them out of his sight. The solution to this has been to build Jips confidence in his new owners and his new environment so that he is comfortable being left on his own. His owners have worked diligently with him and now have a dog who is much more relaxed and happy. You cannot make a fearful dog change its nature but you can make a big difference to how a dog perceives its environment and what is happening around him. His increase in confidence now means that he is ready to be around other dogs and go to agility classes. This wouldn't have been possible before and shows just how far his owners have come with building his confidence.
27th July 2013 - Graham Milgrew
Graham dealt with Aggression, Barking, Chewing, Digging, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall, Separation anxiety
Ringo was a very naughty puppy. He had every "wrong" behaviour and was very stubborn and relentless. Jo has helped us to train and control him and very quickly we are onto advanced training. Jo has the answer to every question and every problem. We have a calmer, happier dog and a much less stressed household. We cannot recommend Jo and Bark Busters highly enough. Thankyou.
Trainer note from Graham
Ringo is a Rhodesian Ridgeback who came to this family the weekend they had a shocking bereavement and although they tried their best, by the time I got to see him he was stranger and owner aggressive. He spent his time constantly nipping, biting and jumping and he flat refused to listen to any owner instructions and was aggressive to them when they tried to control him. If they ignored him he would get more and more boisterous and aggressive in his determination to get what he wanted. His owners have totally changed how they behave with him and have taught him how to behave appropriately with both them and visitors. The results are truly amazing and they now have a powerful dog who listens to them and is so well behaved they have now moved to advanced training with him. He is a true credit to them.
Ringo is a Rhodesian Ridgeback who came to this family the weekend they had a shocking bereavement and although they tried their best, by the time I got to see him he was stranger and owner aggressive. He spent his time constantly nipping, biting and jumping and he flat refused to listen to any owner instructions and was aggressive to them when they tried to control him. If they ignored him he would get more and more boisterous and aggressive in his determination to get what he wanted. His owners have totally changed how they behave with him and have taught him how to behave appropriately with both them and visitors. The results are truly amazing and they now have a powerful dog who listens to them and is so well behaved they have now moved to advanced training with him. He is a true credit to them.
26th July 2013 - Graham Milgrew
Graham dealt with Barking
We found Jo to be excellent and extremely knowledgeable on her subject. Our dog Barney is very noise sensitive and barks a lot in the garden and during the night. From the 1st meeting, Barney no longer barks at night and with the training Jo has put in place we are working with Barney to over come his issues. Looking forward to our next visit.
Trainer note from Graham
Barney is a lovely Golden Retriever who has barked at everything and anything for the last 3 years. He had got into the habit of barking to get his poor owners up every single night and nothing they did would dissuade him from this. It was bemusing for his owners as he is well behaved and well trained apart from a bit of pulling on the lead and in all other respects is a delightful dog. Noise sensitivity is a tough nut to crack. Dogs become hyper sensitive to any noise and alarm bark at anything they feel their owner should know about. The first part of this is to settle the dog in his home and ensure he will listen to his owners which his owners have managed very successfully. The second part is to desensitise him to the noises that set him off and condition him to realise that these noises are not a threat to his family. This takes time as he has spent years barking, but his owners are committed to his training and are well on the way to resolving this problem permanently.
Barney is a lovely Golden Retriever who has barked at everything and anything for the last 3 years. He had got into the habit of barking to get his poor owners up every single night and nothing they did would dissuade him from this. It was bemusing for his owners as he is well behaved and well trained apart from a bit of pulling on the lead and in all other respects is a delightful dog. Noise sensitivity is a tough nut to crack. Dogs become hyper sensitive to any noise and alarm bark at anything they feel their owner should know about. The first part of this is to settle the dog in his home and ensure he will listen to his owners which his owners have managed very successfully. The second part is to desensitise him to the noises that set him off and condition him to realise that these noises are not a threat to his family. This takes time as he has spent years barking, but his owners are committed to his training and are well on the way to resolving this problem permanently.
26th July 2013 - Lee Hardy
Lee dealt with Barking, Jumping up
I was amazed with how this works my dogs have changed so much for the better having a few little slips now n then but really looking forward to my next lesson.
26th July 2013 - Lee Hardy
Lee dealt with Barking, Other
Lee was very professional, pragmatic and clever in his approach. He really tailored his session to our exact needs and our property. We were very surprised about the immediate change in our Labrador's behaviour and felt confident and relieved after the initial session. We had more questions the following morning and Lee addressed them comprehensively on the phone. So far we are very pleased and would recommend this approach and Lee to anyone.
25th July 2013 - Kevin McDonnell
Kevin dealt with Barking, Jumping up, Pulling
Bark busters = Absolutely amazing! I was shocked how quickly Kevin was able to help stop Bailey barking and jumping up in the house. We had a bit of an issue with Bailey putting up a good fight with the caddy collar but we finally got there in the end, I would most definitely recommend bark busters to anyone and if you are thinking of doing it...... DO IT!! Thank you Kevin- you have the patience of a saint!!
23rd July 2013 - Lee Hardy
Lee dealt with Chewing, Digging, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Puppy management
Lee is amazing, he had George behaving almost immediately, George is an over excited puppy with a big personality but Lee has shown us what is possible with some consistent correction,
