Bark Busters Reviews and Customer Testimonials
2nd October 2022 - Alex Fraser
Alex dealt with Barking, Pulling, Separation anxiety
Alex the trainer was very patient professional approachable and put us all at ease. The information he gave us to deal with our dogs behaviour has been life changing, we can actually go for a walk with a dog who is not as anxious and noisy making for an enjoyable walk. I cannot believe how the simple changes we have now made have made such a difference in under a week.
Trainer note from Alex
This was a really rewarding session, and although I know what I teach can help, even I was surprised at how calm all 3 dogs were when we took them out for a walk at the end of their first training session. Can’t wait to catch up in a few weeks to find out how they are all doing. Keep up the good work!
This was a really rewarding session, and although I know what I teach can help, even I was surprised at how calm all 3 dogs were when we took them out for a walk at the end of their first training session. Can’t wait to catch up in a few weeks to find out how they are all doing. Keep up the good work!
23rd September 2022 - Alex Fraser
Alex dealt with Aggression, Pulling, Recall
Alex was insightful and engaging, he delivered clear, concise information, with a touch of humour, that was easy to understand and digest. His approach is very straightforward and the skills he has presented us with, seem simple enough to implement. We are seeing improvements already and we’re looking forward to seeing Dudley’s behaviour continue to improve over time. I’m confident in the training that has been provided so far. Thank you Alex for your support 😊
24th August 2022 - Alex Fraser
Alex dealt with Barking, Digging, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall, Separation anxiety, Sibling rivalry, Other
Alex was great, very relaxed to be around but got the job done! Really liked how he wasn’t too strict but his techniques made a difference already! We’ve only had one session and Raffy is responding well, looking forward to the next one!
25th July 2022 - Alex Fraser
Alex dealt with Barking, Digging, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall, Separation anxiety
Alex was absolutely wonderful - from the minute he stepped through our front door he reassured us both that any issues we were facing could be corrected with a bit of patience and consistency. He spent as much time training us as the owners as he did Rudi which was super helpful and gave us the confidence to continue the training after he had left. In the weeks since our first lesson we have noticed how much more settled Rudi is and how well he is reacting to being in a routine with lots of mental stimulation to tire him out. As a beagle Rudi can go for hours physically and so it was vital that we nailed some mentally challenging activities for him so he was more settled and started to get some much needed sleep. We can't wait to see Alex again to start taking the next steps in Rudi's training.
Trainer note from Alex
Really enjoyed this session like always. Rudi is quite an excitable young dog and doesn’t know how to settle. With any dog its important we get the basics correct - plenty of sleep and the right food and right amount of food.
I was impressed with how he did on the initial session recently I went back to see them for their first follow up session. I was delighted with his progress. He is still an excitable young dog, but he did settle quicker. Looking forward to catching up with them all again.
Really enjoyed this session like always. Rudi is quite an excitable young dog and doesn’t know how to settle. With any dog its important we get the basics correct - plenty of sleep and the right food and right amount of food.
I was impressed with how he did on the initial session recently I went back to see them for their first follow up session. I was delighted with his progress. He is still an excitable young dog, but he did settle quicker. Looking forward to catching up with them all again.
27th June 2022 - Alex Fraser
Alex dealt with Pulling, Recall, Separation anxiety
Unable to put into words the incredible positive impact Alex’s support, training and guidance has made. Lunar has made leaps of progress and we are continuing to work on the tools given to us. Thank you so much
Trainer note from Alex
The initial session is a longer session and a lot can be achieved, in general follow up support is required to build on the training and develop the owners skills. This initial session went really well and I am delighted to hear from Lunar’s parents that she is doing so much better. Keep up the good work!
The initial session is a longer session and a lot can be achieved, in general follow up support is required to build on the training and develop the owners skills. This initial session went really well and I am delighted to hear from Lunar’s parents that she is doing so much better. Keep up the good work!
19th June 2022 - Alex Fraser
Alex dealt with Barking, Pulling, Other
Alex was amazing with our dog Rosie his explanations of what we needed to do and demonstrations where brilliant would recommend him to everyone
Trainer note from Alex
Really enjoyed the session and both dogs and owners did incredibly well. By the end of the first session, both dogs who used to pull a lot walked beautifully to heel. Looking forward to catching up with them all.
Really enjoyed the session and both dogs and owners did incredibly well. By the end of the first session, both dogs who used to pull a lot walked beautifully to heel. Looking forward to catching up with them all.
10th June 2022 - Alex Fraser
Alex dealt with Aggression, Barking, Separation anxiety
Amazing first session!! We have a very anxious 2 Yr old GSD. He is extremely reactive to strangers. After our first session Alex was able to walk alongside him without reaction which is a massive achievement. He was also able to be in the house without Bruce going crazy. Training was explained really well and the difference already has been great. Excited to see how we can build on this to help settle Bruce's anxiety.
Trainer note from Alex
Really enjoyed this training session! We don’t know a lot about Bruce’s past and they have not had him for long. I meet a lot of nervous GSD who are often unsure about strangers and Bruce was not happy when I first entered their home. I was delighted with how he did, especially that fact that he allowed me to walk next to him on a walk as he has a tendency to bark and lunge at strangers. Since the first session I have already received an update advising how much calmer he has become which is great to hear. Keep up the good work!
Really enjoyed this training session! We don’t know a lot about Bruce’s past and they have not had him for long. I meet a lot of nervous GSD who are often unsure about strangers and Bruce was not happy when I first entered their home. I was delighted with how he did, especially that fact that he allowed me to walk next to him on a walk as he has a tendency to bark and lunge at strangers. Since the first session I have already received an update advising how much calmer he has become which is great to hear. Keep up the good work!
5th June 2022 - Alex Fraser
Alex dealt with Separation anxiety
Alex was brilliant - he really got to know us and Miso and set out a clear plan for us. He was very patient and professional, and he made us all feel really comfortable.
Trainer note from Alex
I loved meeting Miso and her parents and I was really impressed with how well she listened to them both, but the problem they were having was leaving her home alone. Separation Anxiety can be a difficult behavioural issue to fix, but with time and patience, it can be resolved. I’ve already had an update to say that things are moving in the right direction. Keep up the good work.
I loved meeting Miso and her parents and I was really impressed with how well she listened to them both, but the problem they were having was leaving her home alone. Separation Anxiety can be a difficult behavioural issue to fix, but with time and patience, it can be resolved. I’ve already had an update to say that things are moving in the right direction. Keep up the good work.
8th April 2022 - Alex Fraser
Alex was knowledgeable, realistic and honest in his approach. There was no judgement or question of what had been done or not from a training perspective.
Alex was able to give simple quick ideas and explanations in order to get the best from Brody.
Can't wait to see how he helps get the best from this boy who is clearly cleverer than we thought!
Trainer note from Alex
Puppies can be a challenge - even to those that have had dogs all their lives. There is also no quick fix for any young dog, but with the right techniques and body language I am confident we can make all dogs the best version of themselves.
Puppies can be a challenge - even to those that have had dogs all their lives. There is also no quick fix for any young dog, but with the right techniques and body language I am confident we can make all dogs the best version of themselves.
8th March 2022 - Alex Fraser
Alex was very knowledgeable and gave clear instructions and advice for training Jessie. From when he first walked in he had a calm energy which Jessie warmed to straight away, and she’s normally very wary of strangers coming into the house! Alex demonstrated different techniques to practise to prevent Jessie from reactive barking when people walk past or arrive at the house, we also practised kitchen manners and walking on the lead. We were impressed that we were able to walk without Jessie pulling in such a short space of time. Alex spent the time explaining the reasons behind Jessie’s behaviour and why certain training works which was really interesting, and whilst there was a lot of information to try and take in, Alex sent some follow up notes which was helpful. Whilst on the whole Jessie’s behaviour is already good and we just wanted some advice on a few things, I would definitely recommend Alex to any dog owner wanting any level of support with training their dog.
Trainer note from Alex
Overall Jessie is a well behaved young dog. Sometimes it’s simply a matter of fine tuning the owners skills to ensure their dog grows up to be the best version of themselves. I’m looking forward to catching up with them all to see how they are all getting on.
Overall Jessie is a well behaved young dog. Sometimes it’s simply a matter of fine tuning the owners skills to ensure their dog grows up to be the best version of themselves. I’m looking forward to catching up with them all to see how they are all getting on.
1st March 2022 - Alex Fraser
Could not recommend Alex at Bark Busters enough. He was extremely patient with our dog Bozzer who is incredibly hyperactive and anxious with new people in the house. Alex was able to give us training advice immediately understanding what Bozzer needed. We spent a couple of hours together rehearsing new techniques to reduce Bozzer's anxiety during the day so that he is much calmer to deal with other things. Bozzer still needs work - and that is on us to do and keep on top of but we all feel much calmer and more relaxed around each other. We know there is still more work to do to reduce Bozzer's separation anxiety (this is deep rooted in him unfortunately as a rescue dog) but we fully trust that with Alex's support we will get there.
Trainer note from Alex
I meet dogs of all different ages and from experience it doesn’t matter how young or old a dog is, all behaviours can be improved once we identify the root cause of unwanted behaviours and if I can train the parents. I was really impressed with how much calmer Bozzer was when I returned to seem them all and was further surprised with how calm he became when we practiced leaving him home alone. I’m looking forward to catching up with them all again so that we can practice some lead work. Keep up then good work!
I meet dogs of all different ages and from experience it doesn’t matter how young or old a dog is, all behaviours can be improved once we identify the root cause of unwanted behaviours and if I can train the parents. I was really impressed with how much calmer Bozzer was when I returned to seem them all and was further surprised with how calm he became when we practiced leaving him home alone. I’m looking forward to catching up with them all again so that we can practice some lead work. Keep up then good work!
26th February 2022 - Alex Fraser
Alex came round and spent a great 3 hours with our puppy Norman. He took on board our feedback and was able to answer our questions clearly with great advice and tips for us to work on. Brilliant trainer, Norman took to him extremely well. Highly recommended.
Trainer note from Alex
I have worked with a lot of puppies over the past 2 years including a lot of first time puppy owners. Getting the basics right is very important. Lots of sleep and full tummies. Norman did really well and I’m going to enjoy supporting them as Norman grows up.
I have worked with a lot of puppies over the past 2 years including a lot of first time puppy owners. Getting the basics right is very important. Lots of sleep and full tummies. Norman did really well and I’m going to enjoy supporting them as Norman grows up.