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 John Desiderio - Northern Delaware Dog Trainers

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Best Dog Training In Northern Delaware

If you’re reading this, then you probably have a new puppy or are just frustrated with your dog’s behavior and you’re trying to determine the best way to do something about it. Well, you have come to the right place!

Did you know that your dog probably doesn’t realize he’s misbehaving, or understand how frustrated you are with his actions? Often, a poorly behaving dog is doing his very best to fulfill his responsibilities as he understands them.

The problem is, your dog doesn’t understand your rules or worse thinks he is in charge, and he makes bad decisions as a result.

How does this happen?

You’re not communicating effectively. So how do you get your dog’s behavior under control in a way that is not only convenient and effective but will also result in a better relationship between you and your dog?

Bark Busters shows you how to communicate with your dog in a language he understands, so you can give him the education he’s missing and provide the guidance he’s craving. We will teach you how to deal with your dog’s behavior in a humane, non-physical manner, that doesn’t require bribing the dog with treats. We’ll also teach you how to have fun while you are doing it, so both you and your dog will enjoy it! Most importantly, we realize that you need training and a technique that fits with your lifestyle, so we come to you and can accommodate your busy schedule with a flexible appointment schedule.

Our support is unequaled in dog training. Bark Busters Life of the Dog Guarantee is just that. We can’t guarantee behavior because that is up to you, but Bark Busters will help you for the rest of your dog’s life at no additional charge. We all know that behavior can change as your dog matures or as situations change. With Bark Busters, you will ALWAYS have help--no matter when or where you need it-- for the rest of your dog’s life.

Bark Busters has unequaled knowledge about dogs and behavior. Well over 400,000 dogs have been trained with our system. That knowledge and experience is put to work for you and your dog. Age is not an issue, breed is not an issue. We can begin puppy training as early as 8 weeks and a dog is never too old for training. Really, the only issue is your commitment to having the relationship you want to have with your dog. If you have the commitment, I can help you.

A little more about me . . .
I joined Bark Busters in 2004 after a 30-year career in the financial industry honing my training and people skills. Retirement wasn’t really an option with 6 kids, 8 dogs, 4 parrots, 3 cats still at home expecting to eat regularly. Choosing Bark Busters was one of the best decisions I ever made and I only wish I had done it 5 years earlier.

I am committed to providing you with the best training experience possible. Most of my life has been spent owning, training and caring for dogs and other pets. We have chosen Bark Busters for the truly remarkable training approach, the opportunity to help dogs and people as well as the difference we hope to make in our community. Let us help you find a new way to deal with your canine issues once and for all.

Please contact me to discuss your specific situation. Why put it off any longer?

Read what my clients say about Bark Busters or feel free to talk to your veterinarian about Bark Busters Home Dog Training . . .

My husband and I would like to thank John for the informative training he provided to us for Mandy, Miranda and Molly. We have struggled through a barking problem for three years with Mandy (Yorkie) being the biggest problem and Miranda (Yorkie) and more recently we acquired Molly (Shih Tzu)who is 8 months old and beginning to pick up on their bad habits. My dogs became non-barkers the same day John was here. We and the neighbors are in shock because we could never be on the porch or deck at the same time and we can now do both without a peep out of them and we live on an active street. We can now have company and be allowed to have a conversation without be constantly whined at and asking to be picked up. They also learned to walk on a leash, go up and down steps and Molly no longer terrorizes Miranda. What a miracle! We love Bark Busters! Our home is so quiet now. We don't realize we have dogs anymore. It takes attention and follow thru but they now know the rules of the house and who is in charge. I would highly recommend Bark Buster to anyone that wants assistance with their dogs. The best thing is that it comes with a lifetime guarantee and I can call anytime for assistance. Thanks again, John and Bark Busters.  --Shirley Mason, Claymont, DE

John and Max (my dog) get a gold star today! John has been to my home twice over the last few weeks to help with fear aggression and general discipline with my dog Max (110 lbs). I had a service professional visit the house today and when Max went to charge the invisible fence to bark at the perimeter, I had only to call him back one time and he followed me happily around to the back of the house, waited for his "good boy" and was completely non-aggressive with the service person in the house after that. Way to go and thank you!!!  --Janet Purnell, Port Deposit, MD 

The change in our four "kids" has been INCREDIBLE. It's like someone came in and replaced them with four polite, well-behaved dogs. (Well, I guess that did happen, in a manner of speaking.) They still need work with coming in and out and some other things, but the barking has all but ceased. Our friends who were here were just absolutely amazed that you could create such unbelievable results in the dogs with only 2.5 hours of time. Thank you so much! --Donna S., Hockessin, DE

John worked hard with me and my wife to get our four unruly dogs into shape. He really is a miracle worker. We learned from him that 99% of dog training is really training the owners about how dogs think and how to communicate with them in a way they will understand! I highly recommend his services. --Michael S., Hockessin, DE