Dog Barking Training That Works

So we have a COMPLETELY different dog thanks to Mark. We had adults over Friday night and then adults AND kids over Saturday night and while the initial doorbell ring she barked, she never once made it down the steps. Everyone was in awe, saying we have a new dog and the kids loved coming up to her, with her being calm, and letting her sniff them with NO barking or charging.

I also just ordered her L-theanine treats, high quality CBD oil, the collar and a thunder shirt. We are committed to helping her anxiety!

Personable, knowledgeable & patient.

We learned so much about dog behavior and alpha (dog leadership) behavior. We feel so much more empowered to understand our dogs' actions. We saw an immediate change in our dogs in various situations during our first session. We are so hopeful and grateful!

We had a great session! All of our issues were touched on and instructions were very straightforward. We look forward to seeing big changes in Benny! Thank you so much for your help Carrie and Bark Busters!

Pascha was so good at explaining everything we were doing in detail - the methodology and reasoning - and was so patient with my dogs and me. I've already seen results after DAY 1! I am so grateful for Bark Busters!

Carrie is amazing. She answered all of our questions and addressed all of our concerns with expertise, empathy, and humor. We have already seen the benefits of her help and can't wait to see more.

Very happy with today's foundational lesson and look forward to continuing training with our 2 puppies. Carrie is lovely and so professional. It was clear that we were getting expert advice that will be valuable for years to come.

Pascha was amazing! He was very patient with all of us and addressed our concerns thoroughly. We are feeling truly reassured with Mia moving forward with her training.

Scott was incredible. I cannot believe how quickly Milo responded to his techniques. He usually loses his marbles and barks and gets defensive over everyone, but after 15 minutes of Scott being present he was sitting at his feet being his buddy and loved him. I have seen my dog do this with anyone. I recommend him beyond words!!!

I adopted Gili, a 10-month old female poodle–schnauzer mix, who came to me with several behavioral issues that appeared to stem from being treated poorly before I adopted her. Despite this, Gili quickly revealed herself to be a joyful, funny, and incredibly intelligent dog who was easy to train. However, there were a few serious behavioral issues that I could not resolve, no matter how hard I tried.
About two weeks after coming into my home, Gili began to feel secure with me and in her environment. Unfortunately, that security turned into extreme protectiveness of herself, the house, and especially of me. She became reactive to unfamiliar people to the point that no one could enter our home or even come near me unless I medicated her or confined her to a bedroom to prevent incidents. I hired different trainers who were kind and well-intentioned, but their methods and advice were ineffective for the specific issues we were facing.
Then into our lives came Carrie, the owner of the local Bark Busters franchise. I do not believe I have enough words to describe how positive and effective our experience with Carrie has been. She is exceptionally knowledgeable about canine psychology and the development of behavioral issues, and most importantly, she has an incredible ability to identify the root cause of each specific problem with precision. In a caring, non violent yet effective way Carrie focuses not only on the dog, but also on how we, as humans, can unintentionally exacerbate issues while trying to compensate for our dog’s difficult past. She teaches people how to gently, confidently, and correctly address unwanted behaviors through proper posture, attitude, and consistency. What I love most about Carrie is her upbeat, joyful, and generous nature. You never feel rushed or inadequate; questions and input are welcomed and encouraged, no matter how long it takes. Carrie made it clear that she is committed to being there for both Gili and I for as long as it takes to create real, lasting change. She patiently and thoroughly addressed each issue in a way that was easy to understand, carefully explaining not just what to do, but why. I truly felt that she cared deeply about my understanding the methods, the sequence of exercises, and the reasoning behind them.
Although I have shared my adult life with five different dogs, this experience taught me something entirely new: my posture, energy, and state of mind during training are just as important as the commands themselves. I am incredibly grateful to have finally found a trainer who is not only a skilled behavioral therapist but also a master trainer—an essential combination, especially when working with a dog who was not raised from a young puppy and comes with a difficult history. In Gili’s case, that history left lasting emotional scars that affected how she interacts with the world. Not only did Carrie spend several hours working with us, but a few days later she followed up with a detailed and thoughtfully prepared email covering everything we had discussed. It included educational videos to further clarify the instructions, links to recommended toys and helpful equipment, a clear overview of the exercises Gili and I should practice, and much more. It was evident that Carrie spent many hours compiling this instructional guide, and it has already proven to be an invaluable resource for us.

Even though it has been less than a week since Carrie trained both of us, I am already seeing meaningful improvement in Gili’s behavior. More importantly, I now feel confident that I have the tools to help Gili reach her full potential and become the best version of herself, a happy, loving, and confident little lady who was always there beneath the hardships she endured before coming into my life. I am also reassured knowing that as time goes on, Carrie will be there for us whenever we need reinforcement of learned skills or guidance with any new challenges that may arise.

Amazing! We were so frustrated - our dogs changed in a week and kept wanting to kill each other. Orlando had them changed in 1 visit & gave us training exercises and we have our calm dogs back.

So very happy to see significant improvement in just a few hours of work.

Johnny from Bark Busters has been amazing! He’s extremely knowledgeable, communicates clearly, and really took the time to understand my dog’s needs. We’ve already seen huge improvement in my dog’s reactivity thanks to his guidance. Highly recommend!

John was great. We learned so much in the first session and Stella already is responding. We feel very well prepared to train Stella.

Today was very informative. I feel much more confident that I can regain control of my dog and help reduce her anxiety.

Deb was great with helping us learn why our dog was behaving the way she was, and gave us useful tips to help correct her behavior. While correcting her excessive barking is a work in progress, we did see improvement immediately. Our dog is becoming more comfortable around other people and is barking less the more we work with her.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Life-Changing. Truly"

I don’t write reviews lightly and I especially don’t write emotional ones but Bark Busters of San Diego quite literally gave me my life back.

For years, I lived in silence and stress. I couldn’t leave my home without my dogs barking, howling, scratching at their crates, and spiraling into panic. The mouth watering alone was enough to break me. So instead, I stayed home. I adjusted my life around their anxiety. I suffered quietly because I loved them and didn’t know what else to do.

Until one day I broke down completely.

I realized this wasn’t living not for me, and not for them. We deserved calm. We deserved peace. We deserved to live our "best" lives and this wasn’t it.

Some people complain in reviews that dog training “doesn’t work.” Let me be very clear: anxiety whether in humans or dogs is not something you fix by checking a box. A true behavioral therapist understands one thing above all else, "awareness". Anxiety comes from surroundings and perceived safety. The work is learning how to respond and create calm and that takes consistency.

I spent three straight weeks training four hours a day, every single day. I cried. I doubted myself. I wanted to quit. But I followed the Bark Busters program exactly as taught—daily simulations, real-world scenarios, repetition, and patience.

And then something incredible happened.

My dogs slept.
They relaxed.
They trusted.

Today, I can leave my home and my dogs are calm, quiet, and peacefully sleeping, knowing I’m coming back. Visitors come and go with ease. My 9- and 6-year-old Maltipoos are relaxed, confident, and happy. And so am I.

Here’s the truth people don’t want to hear, there is no magic pill. There is no shortcut. The training never “ends” because leadership and love are lifelong commitments. And honestly? That’s the gift. Once it becomes part of your daily life, it feels natural. I walk more. The cuddles are calmer. I’m no longer being climbed on out of anxiety I’m being loved in peace.

And about the cost? Think about it. You’ve already spent more on multiple trainers, treats, wasted time, emotional exhaustion, and a very unhappy household. Bark Busters’ training is guaranteed for life. If you move. If life changes. If new challenges come you’re supported. That matters more than people realize.

Justin and his team are beyond words. Compassionate. Honest. Direct. They don’t just train dogs, they train families.

Value your pet’s life. Value the short, precious time we get with them. Happiness for everyone in the home is worth the work.
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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.

We just had our second training session with Bark Busters, and within 10 minutes, Elly was walking on leash at our side. He gave us some tips to handle barking across fences at dogs as well! We're super happy with the training, and Elly's barking has become much better and so much easier and simpler to manage. Guests can come in without fear of getting barked at for 10 minutes while we try to calm Elly down.