Our experiences with Katrina has transformed the way we live with our dog. We know that our training experience has opened our eyes to a whole new and exciting doggie world. We will all—all meaning dog and humans—benefit from what we have been shown. The evidence is in the dog: controlled, happier, ever more obedient, as curious as ever. Our Java is more dog than ever before, and we have only just begun to reap the rewards of such insightful training methods! What the heck are you waiting for?

-- Clifton, Boulder, CO (Trainer: Katrina Mitchell)

We were skeptics but are now full-fledged believers in this training. After reading all the best books, seeking training from local pet experts, we couldn't control the jumping, barking, and the runaway dog. The BB training itself is pretty basic with instantaneous results, but it was US that was getting trained. I feel much more in control and the best part is that our dog actually wants us to be more in control, duh!? We are all much happier now thanks to the talents of Katrina and this philosophy.

-- Karen, Boulder, CO (Trainer: Katrina Mitchell)

Katrina is awesome. We recently adopted a dog from Greece who was abandoned at 7 months. He is now 16 months and has never had any training. Consequently, he doesn't - or I should say - didn't have a clue about anything! I'm not sure he even understood English. Katrina taught Dan and I that Ziggy speaks "dog" and that it's Dan and I that need to learn to understand "dog," not Ziggy who needs to understand English. In a short period of time, the tools that Katrina taught us are having amazing returns. Ziggy is walking better on a leash, his "psycho puppy" behavior in the house has decreased and he's becoming the dog companion that we desire. We are looking forward to having more time with Katrina so we can learn to be better, more competent pack leaders.

-- Julie and Dan Spark, Louisville, CO (Trainer: Katrina Mitchell)

At my vet's office, I found a brochure for Bark Busters which had a little quiz to rate my dogs' behavior. I had become frustrated with their constant barking at any little thing they saw or heard. If anyone attempted to enter my door, the dogs were frantically barking and jumping all over the person to such a degree that I couldn't even talk to the person. One of my dogs is an Australian Shepherd mix named Cassie who is extremely sweet, but she always attempted to show her love as she would in a pack by licking & licking. My poor grandson would be overwhelmed and disgusted by that, and naturally Cassie missed out on a lot of petting since we didn't want to be licked. My other dog, a Schipperke named Yogi was so jealous of attention that was given to anyone else, canine or not. He would literally climb all over us to be constantly petted and steal toys and food from Cassie and my cat Salty. I was distressed to find that my dogs rated a D on that little quiz, and I realized it was time for professional help which I thought would require weeks or months of tough training. Imagine my surprise when Katrina spent a couple of hours with us in my own home, and the dogs were responding to my lead! Even my neighbors were amazed telling me that during the day when I'm gone, the dogs lay on their bench by the front window and watch the activities without barking. In addition to eliminating the nuisance barking, Yogi is now a little gentleman waiting for his turn to be petted. Cassie has learned not to lick and is ecstatic to find that she now receives tons of petting and can play with my grandson. Bark Busters has totally altered the atmosphere in my household. I can't wait to get home from work to be with my dogs instead of dreading the old frenetic scene when I use to arrive home. Now we love and enjoy each other dearly, and isn't that what having pets is all about? Thanks always, Mary, Cassie, Yogi and Salty

-- Mary Day Taylor, Longmont, CO (Trainer: Katrina Mitchell)

My husband and I have had our dog Lola for almost two years. She was the most embarrassing dog to own. She would bark at every one and everything, we could not take her out at all, and since most people don't understand dogs, we had many enemies, especially at our apartment complex. It was frustrating, especially since we love her so much and we knew what a wonderful and sensitive dog she was capable of being. We tried several different dog training organizations, and they left us hanging with absolutely no where to go after just three or four weeks of training. Every time we learned something new and it didn't work, we became more and more desperate. Our vet finally suggested Bark Busters. It was our last resort. We would never give Lola away, but we knew if it didn't work, we would be stuck with a very tiresome dog problem for years and years to come. After just the second training session, Lola was a much better dog. She was so happy because she no longer had to be protecting me and my husband from everything she thought threatened us. Katrina was a very great trainer; she accomplished something that I didn't have any faith in anymore, which was training us to teach Lola the right way to behave, and giving us the means to accomplish it. I have a great amount of respect for Katrina and I am ever grateful for what she has done for our family. Thank you very much!

-- Madeleine and Nicholas Abruscato, Boulder, CO (Trainer: Katrina Mitchell)

We have tried so many trainers for our very stubborn 160-pound mastiff. Katrina turned him around in two hours. Katrina gave us back our lives and our home. We could not be more pleased!!

-- Christina Hearn, Boulder, CO (Trainer: Katrina Mitchell)

I adopted a young, deaf cattle dog. Soon after, I was in an accident that broke my back. Sophie had to go live with someone else for awhile. When I got her back, it was extremely painful to take her out for walks or try to control her around other dogs. I was devastated at the thought of giving her up, but I couldn't control her or get her to understand what I wanted her to do. A friend intervened on my behalf and had me meet with Katrina. It's no exaggeration to say it changed my life. My hopelessness turned into hope, as I saw my wild girl learn to be obedient and attentive. I feel like I learned how to be a better person at the same time Sophie learned to be a better dog! You can't put a price on what she did for us. It raised me up at a time when I was very low, and I'll always be grateful to Katrina for her gentleness and wisdom.

-- Gina E. - Longmount, CO, (Trainer: Katrina Mitchell)

My two long-haired Dachshunds responded immediately to the program! It really taught me how to communicate with them, I had it all wrong and that is why they were having problems, not because they were "bad" dogs. Katrina was so patient and helpful with her tips and guidelines for training the dogs. It's was not just about teaching my dogs how to sit, stay and come, it really is all about how they viewed me as leader and would respond to any command I give them. With time and consistency, a little everyday, both of them have really turned around in behaving the way I would like them to. I recommend this program to anyone that owns a dog, it really is essential to have the ability to communicate on their level so they can understand what it is we ask of them.

-- April B. - Boulder, CO, (Trainer: Katrina Mitchell)