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David Sundland with Scruffy

Hello, and thank you for inquiring about Bark Busters Home Dog Training!

Before discovering Bark Busters, I had thought that I could never be a business owner, as I’m no salesperson. I couldn’t sell a rescue rope to a drowning man, even if the weight of his wallet was what was pulling him under.

But with Bark Busters, I found a product that sells itself. After all, the slogan “Happy Dogs = Happy Families” is absolutely correct, and the Bark Busters training method – teaching the owners how to establish leadership over the dog using the dog’s own language and providing that instruction in the home where most problems occur – is the best way to achieve both a happy dog and a happy family.

And with a guarantee for the lifetime of the dog, Bark Busters training is a product that I can wholeheartedly endorse.

Best of all, being a dog trainer is a lot of fun. I get to work with a lot of great people and great dogs. I am able to help them to dramatically improve their quality of life by sorting out some of the issues that are wreaking havoc in their lives. It has been a welcome change from my previous career as an urban planner. Much of the work that I did as a planner did help to improve people’s quality of life, but the process was slooooow, the work at times tedious, and much of it rife with controversy. After working with projects that could take a decade or more to be completed, the instant results of Bark Busters is a breath of fresh air!

Even though I literally grew up with dogs (my uncle gave my parents a puppy a few weeks after I was born, and we grew up together) and have had a lifetime love of dogs, I never foresaw becoming a dog trainer for a living. But now that I’ve made the change, I couldn’t be happier, and I look forward to working with you and your dog!

What my clients say about Bark Busters . . .

Incredible! I was honestly amazed by the significant behavioral change that I saw in my dogs, especially with one who had been resistant to training previously. My dogs are calmer and happier since the training, and I feel more confident in managing them without having to resort to hands-on techniques. I have had dogs for many years, and this is without a doubt the best training method and experience I've had, and definitely the most effective. --Jeanette, Washington, DC

I wish I had found Bark Busters when Lola was a puppy. There are several neighbors who have noticed a difference in Lola and have inquired as to what we did. Lola has become a calmer and more obedient dog. We are, indeed, a much happier family. --Sharon, Chevy Chase, MD  

It was amazing. . . . Still can't believe it. . . . Mr. Dave, as we called him, was awesome! --Lisa & Bruce, Waldorf, MD

I like the security of knowing we can call any time - methods are easy and you see immediate results - lifetime guarantee cannot be beat - reasonable price. --Kristin, Washington, DC

It teaches you to think like a dog thinks, and seems far more effective than training with treats. David was great - he checked in with us several times after the training and came back for revisits to help us more. Well worth the money.--Catherine, Washington, DC

Hands-on instruction was great by David! My wife and I saw a noticeable difference in the behavior of our dog and we credit David. --Kerry & Stephanie, Bowie, MD

Dave gave us an insight into the dog's world, thus allowing us an opportunity to become better pet owners.--Melissa, Washington, DC

The basic principles [of the training] are straightforward, and it is easy to see how they apply in different situations. A friend who happened to visit raved about the difference [in my dogs]. --Serena, Washington, DC