Dog Barking Training That Works

Bark Busters Home Dog Training's Proven Solution for Excessive Barking

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Why Does Your Dog Bark So Much?

Barking is a natural behavior, but when it becomes excessive, it’s usually your dog’s way of saying something’s wrong. Excessive barking often signals stress, and if left unaddressed, it can create tension in your home, with your neighbors, and in public settings.

Dogs bark for many reasons, including:

  • Seeing people or animals outside
  • Hearing other dogs
  • Greeting you when you get home
  • Expressing hunger or a need to go outside
  • Feeling startled, anxious, or bored
  • Seeking your attention or wanting to play
  • Reacting to visitors
  • Experiencing separation anxiety
  • Responding to fights or loud noises

If you’ve searched for: "how do I stop my dog from barking?" You’ve come to the right place! At Bark Busters, we use a proven, natural approach to provide personalized dog training in your home so your dog learns to communicate without the constant noise.

Why Dogs Bark and How to Resolve It

If you keep telling your dog to be quiet and they only stop for a second, or not at all, it’s not stubbornness. You’re likely not speaking your dog’s language, and that’s a problem we address actively in training.

More often, you're also not getting to the root cause of your dog's barking. Many dogs that bark do so because they feel:

  • Lonely and bored. Dogs that are left alone for too long, whether they are in the house or outside can become unhappy.
  • Anxious. Some dogs bark at anything or anyone until they are taught differently.
  • Attention. Dogs will bark to get your attention, telling you they want something. Warn about intruders or something unsafe. Some dogs bark as an alarm.
  • Suffer from separation anxiety. Dogs with separation anxiety can bark constantly when left alone.
  • Excited. Dogs often bark as a greeting or sign they want to play.
  • Hunger. Dogs often let you know when it’s chow time!
  • Communication. Dogs communicate with each other using body language and vocal sounds. 

Bark Busters helps you correct barking from the root cause with dog barking training that uses body language and voice tones dogs understand.

Are you at your wits' end, wondering how to stop your dog from barking at the door? Or how to get your dog to stop barking when left alone? Our professional trainers can help.

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It's Not too Late to Train Your Dog to Stop Barking

Puppies that bark without being corrected can turn into constant barkers. If your dog barks back at you, they’re testing boundaries—and it only gets harder to fix the longer it goes on.

Schedule a personalized training session with a certified Bark Busters trainer. We’ll identify what’s causing your dog’s barking, then tailor our dog training to help your dog become more confident, calm, focused, and relaxed, especially in high-stress or excitable situations.

Our trainers come to your home, where the barking begins, and can show you how to get a dog to stop barking using our proven methods that work for your dog’s breed, age, and environment.

If barking is disrupting your day, your local Bark Busters trainer is ready to help. Schedule your in-home training session today.

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Things to Know About Training Your Dog to Stop Barking

How long does it take to train a dog to stop barking?

  • A few weeks: Mild barking behaviors can improve quickly with consistent training.
  • 1-2 months: More ingrained habits take longer, but are very trainable.
  • Several months: Deep-rooted barking, especially if it is anxiety-based, often always needs expert help.

Can you train my dog to immediately stop barking?

Yes, with consistency and proper communication, dogs can learn to respond to commands that stop barking on the spot. Effectively training a dog not to bark takes structure, patience, and positive reinforcement, which is exactly what we’re here to teach you to do.

Is a dog barking a sign of aggression?

Not always. Dogs bark for many reasons, and understanding the context and accompanying body language is crucial to interpreting the underlying cause. If you’re unsure, a Bark Busters behavioral therapist can help you improve your dog’s behavior to help address the root cause.

What to do when your dog barks aggressively?

Stay calm, remove the trigger if possible, and redirect your dog’s focus. It's important to address the behavior promptly and effectively to ensure the safety of both the dog and others. 

Then, call in support. We’ll help you understand the warning signs and train your dog to respond calmly to situations that would trigger their barking.

How do I recognize aggressive barking?

Watch for signs like:

  • Growling or snarling
  • Showing teeth
  • Stiff body posture or pinned ears
  • Fixed, intense stare
  • Raised hackles

If these signs appear, reach out to Bark Busters right away! We’ll teach you how to stop your dog from barking in a way that will improve safety and harmony at home.

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Hear Directly From Clients with Barking Issues

This was great! Would recommend!
We reached out to Ryan and BarkBusters to help with our 3 dogs (9, 8.5, & 4 years old). While our dogs are super sweet, they were a mess; reactive, pullers, no boundaries, dog aggressive. We noticed a huge change after just one session! Today we were able to take the to a park with other dogs. They are more polite, so easy to walk, and sweeter than ever. This training was a game changer, we couldn't recommend Ryan more strongly.
Very thorough, John was very understanding and educated me and I saw improvement during the first session.
I was impressed how easy the dogs were to train once I understood how to communicate with them. The education you get from Bark Busters is vary valueable and really enhances the life of your dogs.
Met with Deb for about 1 1/2 hrs. She taught me the best way to communicate with my dog, and gave me great tips and advise to help me with my newly adopted dog. It worked beyond my wildest dream! He is now a very good boy! Totally recommend Bark Busters!
I want to share my deep gratitude for the incredible work Bark Busters did for our family. We have two female dogs from the same litter, and we had no idea that this could lead to serious behavioral issues. Unfortunately, it did. They started fighting over everything—attention, food, you name it—and at one point, I ended up with a bite that required stitches. With a toddler in the house, I was really worried about safety and heartbroken at the thought of having to rehome one of our dogs.

Enter Bark Busters. We decided to give professional training one last shot, and I am so thankful we did. James, the owner and our trainer, was absolutely wonderful. He gave us practical, effective strategies and a solid plan that we followed closely. Now, our dogs are so much better behaved. We haven’t had any more fights, and I’ve been able to keep both of them together in our home, which means the world to me.

One of the best parts is that Bark Busters offers lifetime support for the dogs they train. If we ever need a refresher, they’ll come back out and help. They even offer to assist if, heaven forbid, the dogs ever needed to be rehomed. It’s been a life-changing experience, and I can’t recommend them enough. Thanks to James and Bark Busters, our family is whole and happy.
i was very pleased with the way my dogs responded to the training techniques. Orlando was very knowledable & informative.
Patiance & good understanding of dogs behavior. Explained behavioral issues and how to address them properly. Dove into nutrition and provided feedback for healthier lives.
Scott was incredibly knowledgeable, was very patient, and explained his training style very effectively. After only the first session, I could definitely see the potential in my dog's behavior changing with consistency on my part in the training. I am very excited to continue working on it and see the outcome!
We have two dogs: a 6.5-year-old, 80-pound Black Lab mix, and an almost-1-year-old Corgi mix. The lab mix has always been pretty good inside, but we got her right before COVID started. Whenever the door opens, she freaks out and barks at and jumps all over whoever is coming in. Outside, she cannot be trusted off a leash, because she will just literally run away and come back when she feels like it. The Corgi mix is a sweet guy, but we got our first notice from our HOA that we have a nuisance dog. He has been incessantly barking in the hallway when we're out of the house. Walking them together is a nightmare because they both zip off in different directions, and you become an acrobat trying to manage the leashes. We attended initial 8-week training sessions at PetSmart with both of them, and they can sit and lay down, but anything more than that is wishful thinking, and a sit/stay does not really translate into actual obedience. Scott helped us fix almost all of that in about 90 minutes. Scott's approach is to talk to dogs like you're a dog. To get their attention, you basically growl at them and imitate (!) snapping at them if necessary (I want to emphasize that there is no physical punishment for the dogs), assert leadership, and then, when they are doing the right thing, talk to them sweetly. My husband and I love this because it's so simple and consistent. We don't have to remember when to use "stay" vs "wait." Which hand signal do we use for this command vs that command? It's "bah!" and "gooood!" The first session was all indoor behavior, and since then we've had two sets of friends over and gotten the lab calmed in about 2 min vs 10 before. The corgi is much less growly/barky about hallway noises. Since we did leash training in the second session, both dogs follow respectfully on walks. Like, it was a near instant improvement. It's not perfect, but with the lab it's gonna take some time because she's had 6 years of thinking she's the boss! But the technique is so simple that it's easy to apply to new situations. The lab likes to jump up to steal food from the counter at my dad's house. A few "bah!"s with follow-up "gooood"s and that stopped cold after 5 years of it being a habit, and we didn't need to leash her the entire time we were there! It's expensive, but the speed at which we've seen improvement has made it very worth it, and knowing we can call Scott for any stuff that comes up in the future makes the price easier to handle. For example, we're hoping just the general increased respect/deference from the lab mix will allow us to eventually let her off leash, but if it doesn't, we know we can call to address that directly. Highly recommend Scott and BarkBusters!
Our dogs were uncontrollable when it come to barking when people are at our door. They are completely different dogs since Orlando has been here. Highly recommended.
After researching training options for my new puppy I’m happy that I chose Bark Busters and Ryan. He came to my home and taught me how to communicate with my dog in a way that he understands, I saw results immediately and was amazed at how quickly Keko responded when I changed my approach with him. Ryan has helped me learn how to adjust my behavior in a way that my puppy understands and responds to. Our second session was a good reminder and reinforcement of the tools and lessons that Ryan teaches. Keko has gone from running from me to coming to me on command, he behaves better on our walks and with other family members, It’s encouraging to know that I can continue to work with Ryan as needed. It’s been a pleasure working with him and the amount of knowledge he shares is very useful and insightful. Highly recommend!!
We highly recommend Heather with Bark Busters! She is a pleasure to work with to train our Roxie Lynn. She tailored our plan to fit the needs of our family. We went from a hyper puppy to a well behaved member of our family! We have learned so much about nutritional needs and animal behavior with her for our girl.
We worked with Kevin. He was amazing. He took his time and shared why we do certain things regarding commands that helped very much. Literally the first day of training I noticed a big difference in my dog. Kevin follows up and if you have any questions about the training or you need additional training, he will help you with that. My dog is happier and we're happier.
I have a three year old yorkie, Lorenzo, who suffers from separation anxiety and would bark a lot if left home alone. My problem was that if left home he would bark the entire time, and loudly. He also would lunge wildly and bark towards other dogs in passing. I stumbled across Bark Busters online and they have helped change our lives for the better! I have been working with Kevin of Bark Busters for some time now and he is amazing. We have made tremendous improvement with Lorenzo's separation anxiety. Lorenzo is able to stay home alone for a couple of hours without feeling anxious or barking. He sleeps on the couch while I'm out. He is also less reactive towards other dogs. He is more obedient and respectful. Kevin is patient and such a great teacher. He's supportive and encourages me when I face challenges. I thank God I was able to stumble across Bark Busters online. They have helped us make huge behavioral changes with their program. Thank you, Bark Busters!
John is patient, kind and understanding. He loves dogs and people! We look forward to the future of the dogs!
Bark Busters has completely changed both my life and my dog’s! I was close to re-homing my third dog because of his behavior—he was resource guarding and attacking the other dogs when I was around.
After starting training with Karen and learning the Bark Busters methods, everything turned around. He is now the best-behaved of all my dogs, and our relationship has never been stronger.
I’m so grateful for this program
and highly recommend it to anyone struggling with their dog’s behavior or just want to teach your dog important training! Comes with all the tools and information needed and easy to implement into my day to day.
Basahhhh! We now speak dog! Thanks so much to Scott for helping us with Penny’s issues. In just a short amount of time we became head of the house instead of her. We highly recommend Scott and his methods of training!
Baahhh! Scott taught us to speak “dog”. We were amazed at how fast she learned that she was no longer in charge of the house. We were so impressed with Scott and how patient he was with us. Highly recommend!
The session today was extremly helpful and just as much infomative. In this session the results were amazing. The info given will also help us keep up the work after this. I would recommend this service to all.
John is kind and super helpful, flexible, and experienced. We look forward to continuing our work with him.
Trainer was excellent communicator, explained everything in detail and my dog learned a lot along with me.
Excellent learning session and excellent trainer!
John was great! Very professional.

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Need Assistance with Excessive Barking? Find Your Local Trainer Now!

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