Saddleback Valley, California Serving: Foothill Ranch, Irvine, Laguna Hills, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, Orange, Rancho Santa Margarita, Silverado, Trabuco Canyon, Tustin Click here to contact the trainer who services your area, or call 1-877-500 BARK. .
Stephen Douthat

Poorly behaved dogs cause stress, embarrassment, financial loss, and even bodily harm. Think about that chewed-up couch, the stained carpet, the incessant barking, the jumping up on your nicely dressed guests, the pulling on the leash, or the refusing to return to you when called. Perhaps you are seeing aggressive behavior, and are even considering giving up your companion dog as an option. Stop wherever you are and assess the issues! Give yourself credit as a responsible, concerned dog owner.

Call me! I can help you no matter what level of bad behavior you are seeing.

As a dog behavior therapist and trainer, I will come to your home and teach you how to correct and control unwanted behaviors when and where they occur. I will teach you to communicate in a language your dog will understand. You will see improvements immediately without physical methods; and my training is guaranteed for the life of your dog.

Contact me to experience the peace of mind that our training can bring to you and your companion dog.

What my customers think about their Bark Busters training:

Kai had separation anxiety like I couldn’t believe. I was at my wit's end after spending quite a bit of money on three different trainers and finding that my issues were not resolved. After working with Steve, I was relieved to find what felt like a new dog! I could actually sit home without her staring at me or being in my presence all the time and not barking! Thank you! –SJ, MV, CA

The method is working great. Lilly is a changed dog. We are now in control of Lilly even during the ultimate challenge – trash day barking. She no longer responds like she used to. Thanks for your help, Steve. –LG, MV, CA

I am relieved to know that I can train my dog without physical force.

I appreciate your guarantee and that it goes with the dog wherever it goes. --CC, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

I like the idea of total commitment on Steve’s part to help us get the job done – no matter how long. --EH, Tustin, CA

I am so grateful to have had Steve teach me the Bark Busters training method . . . especially the voice correction. It just may have saved my dog’s life. One afternoon I was walking my dog, Sylvie, a retired greyhound. Suddenly, a Bouvier Des Flanders (a very large breed) came out of nowhere, off leash, extremely aggressive and charging at Sylvie. I used the voice correction on this dog, which stopped him in his tracks. Thanks to Steve’s training, I was able to prevent this aggressive dog from attacking Sylvie. -- JL, Laguna Hills, CA