Bark Busters Reviews and Customer Testimonials

One week in after our initial assessment with Emma and improvements are certainly visible with our two spaniels, although we are fully aware we still have a way to go. We contacted Bark Busters for help with barking, rivalry with our spaniels, separation anxiety and recall off lead. Emma was highly informative and precise with advice given and it was noticeably clear that she has a lot of knowledge within this field. We could not believe that the three techniques she was to share with us would show results instantly. Advise was also given around food and the benefits of ‘raw’ feeding compared to dry. We have since introduced raw food to the diet (weaning from dry) and already they seem more satisfied and calmer. The 3hour initial assessment seemed to pass quickly but Emma was quick to reassure that she is contactable as and when needed. Here’s to the next session.

We were a bit sceptical at first but could not believe the difference within 2 hours of meeting Emma, we had the tools to change Micas behaviour. It was like we had a completely different dog. We are continuing Micas training and have seen a marked improvement in her behaviour and for this we cannot thank Emma enough.

Our whippet was reactive to other dogs and pulled on the lead - nothing we had tried had any success. We contacted Emma at Bark Busters to see if she could help. Emma reassured us that the training didn't use any harsh methods but neither did it use treats, which did leave us wondering a bit how it was going to work! Emma took a full history and listened carefully to the issues we had before even meeting our dog. She then explained the framework which would help our dog to understand what she had to do, and us to be better at responding in difficult situations. Emma left us with some exercises to practice and a plan of how to proceed, explaining that it is not an instant cure but that over time, our dog would improve. This took the pressure off us so we didn't feel we had to get it right straightaway. However, to our surprise, even the first exercises produced a noticeable difference in our dog's behaviour. We built up slowly as advised and she continued to improve. On about 2 or 3 occasions, we got "stuck" at a particular point when our dog seemed to reach a plateau and we couldn't work out how to progress. On each occasion, Emma was able to offer advice with a phone call, email or a visit which enabled us to get over that hump and to keep moving forwards. Just over six months on, and our dog is completely different. She walks calmly, she listens to us and no longer barks furiously at every dog she sees. We still have to pay attention, but we can now interpret her body language and intervene to stop any unwanted behaviour before it starts. Out dog is generally more relaxed and confident around other dogs when off lead, too. We couldn't be more pleased with her progress and are very grateful to Emma for all her advice and support. And there really were no treats required!

Emma explained the methodology very well, and also gave additional advice on diet, which may be contributory to Archie’s behaviour. So far, so good!!

Very helpful

All going very well, we've seen a huge improvement in Rolo's behaviour, Emma is extremely helpful and replies quickly to any question/issues we have.

Emma demonstrates remarkable expertise in dog training. She has provided clear instructions and tailored the training sessions to meet the unique needs of Harley. One of the standout aspects of Emma's training is her personalized approach. She took the time to understand Harley's specific issues and has tailored the sessions to address these effectively. The individualized attention ensured that we are seeing noticeable improvements quickly. I highly recommend Emma to anyone seeking a professional, knowledgeable, and compassionate dog trainer. Her dedication and expertise have made a profound difference so far and we look forward to working with her on further sessions to ensure we have a happy dog and happy pawents.

Very good initial session. Had some instant results but recognise we have a way to go!!

Emma was absolutely brilliant after the first 3 hour lesson my dog was totally transformed. Emma came again today to give me lead training & within half an hour Scout was walking to heel. There's still a long way to go but with Emma's help I'm 100% sure we will get there. I can highly recommend her.

Great listener, very helpful and supportive

Emma came for our first training session. The knowledge she has got about dogs is exceptional, the whole experience from her advice given to putting it into practice exceeded my expectations, her explanations as to why my Rosie behaves like she does made total sense. Emma gave great advice not just with the reason she was here for but in all areas. She opened my eyes and made me realise that other issues are connected with the main issue. At the end of the session there were obvious improvements. Thank you Emma I can now see a light at the end of the tunnel. Look forward to the next one x

Emma really knows her stuff and was so helpful with getting Jake to stop barking at the vacuum cleaner and hairdryer. She was very knowledgeable about all things dog related and gave us useful advice to improve our behaviour around Jake so that he is now less anxious and stressed. We asked her to return to help with ‘door guarding’ and this has also improved. In general Jake is now much more relaxed and we are really pleased that Emma came and helped us