Dog Barking Training That Works

Worked with Justin about 10 years ago when our 2 year old Staffy became dog aggressive on leash. Justin corrected this behavior within two sessions. It was amazing to witness.
Fast forward, we are working with James and Justin with our new puppy, Maverick a one year old high energy Lab retriever mix. Behavioral issues in home and a challenging leash walker with distractions.
With three elementary age kids and now a new puppy life became even more chaotic with his obedience. I immediately knew the Bark Busters trainers were the only ones I would work with. I wanted this behavior corrected so we could enjoy him being part of our family.
After a few sessions with James and Justin, Mavs behavior has completely changed. He is focused and not pulling on the leash. Walks right by my side. He is calmer in home and can easily be corrected. The kids can even walk him now which is a huge bonus!
Knowing that we have James and Justin by our side if any issues arise puts my mind at ease. They are very responsive and work with you to fix the issue immediately with personalized and effective solutions.
This training service is worth every penny! I’ve witnessed it not once but twice. Even the second time around I’m blown away by their approach. I could not thank them enough.

I found bark busters when I was at my wits end with my pup Coco. She is a Shepherd/lab mix and is sweet as can be but has a lot of very difficult behaviors. She is reactive, a jumper, a counter surfer, a chewer, a digger, a fence fighter, desperate for constant attention, and follows us everywhere. Even though she is sweet, she terrifies people when she barks because she looks like a Shepherd. I felt so helpless and based on my oldest dog I thought my only option was to send her to a board and train boot camp. Then I took to my good friend Google and found Bark Busters. After a phone consultation and a thorough review of the website I figured I would give it a shot! As an added bonus, my mom’s dog could be trained as well for only $100 more. We worked with James and he is amazing! He spent so much time with us just trying to understand our dogs and their behaviors at our first session. We saw results immediately! Coco can now walk on a leash without huge reactions. I had someone come to my door this week and she didn’t bark once. She isn’t jumping on us, hasn’t been counter surfing and is starting to understand our boundaries in the home. We shower her with praise when she does something well and she is eager to please! The beauty of this method is how easy it is. I was terrified of the thought of having homework, but with the Bark Busters’ method we are able to practice often and not even think of it as homework. Even my 9 year old son is able to correct our dogs! James is attentive to us and comes back whenever we have new behaviors or struggles. This training has been worth every penny. It feels like we can enjoy Coco and all her sweetness now that she understands her boundaries in the home! I highly recommend this training!

James has helped us significantly improve the leash reactivity in our two high energy pups! He has provided various methods to curate training plans to their individual needs for the best possible outcome. Not only that, he’s super friendly, timely, and always provides a good summary after each lesson!

Sharon from Bark Busters came to my home today for 3 hours and left me with a new dog! My little boy Chip was having difficulty resource guarding issues and not very friendly to our boy dog in the home. By the time Sharon from BB left, I had a pup who looked at me differently and definitely acted different. It was great! I realize I have to keep up with the exercises, but I feel better about my future with Chip and I know he is feeling more confident and comfortable. Thank you so much!

we had the pleasure of working with James for our 2 year old puppy Douglas. he was a very anxious boy who would spend his days barking at any noise he heard and would constantly pull on the leash. 2 sessions later our sweet boy is changed for the better! I would recommend him to any dog owner for any dog problems!

After a long search to find a trainer for our pup "Lou", we decided to contact Bark Busters and it was definitely the right decision. We needed some help with Lou with severe separation anxiety as well as overall behavior such as jumping on people, chewing and biting, and leash training. James met with us for an initial long training session and after that we could already see positive results. The follow-up sessions with James in person and through text have been so helpful and it is so reassuring to know that we can call James anytime with any concerns. The techniques that James offered are amazing and it was great to be able to see James work with Lou and then help coach us through the training methods as well. We have a ways to go with Lou but everyday we see improvement and are able to reinforce with proven methods that work! Thank you Bark Busters!

Michael was patient and kind during our whole process. After our first session with him we have seen significant changes in our dog! I highly recommend his services. He taught us how to successfully train our dog! (And to be honest me, I needed the training too!)

James with Bark Busters was amazing. I have struggled with my dog of nine years in regarding leash reactivity, incessant barking at the door and aggression to other dogs for a long time. I tried many times to work on training her myself with treats and positive reinforcement however, despite some improvement, the underlying issues still existed. My goal is to get another dog at some point and foster animals when needed. As I was unable to do that, I got in touch with Bark Busters . Surprisingly, within one session, Chloe was much improved. We continue practicing every day and although it is a work in progress, I have seen her made so much stride. James has been very helpful and responsive, even when I started fostering a puppy. I highly recommend Bark Busters .

James was a fantastic trainer for Cassidy. We were struggling with her barking and jumping but he helped us with techniques to curb that behavior. Highly recommend, and we have a happy so

We adopted a ~3yo male bull terrier mix from a shelter and needed help getting him settled in. He is nervous around men, especially tall men, and was starting to get very overly protective of our home. "Boot camp" options seemed extreme, so I called Bark Busters (BB), seeking in-home private lessons. Justin responded the same day I left a message, and we talked about my concerns with our new rescue. I decided to try the BB program, which ended up being the BEST DECISION for my pup and for me! Justin set up our first session with trainer/coach James. James spent much of the 1st session going through the goals, objectives and concepts of training, including a timeline based on reasonable expectations of my dog. James spent a lot of time explaining how to "read" my dog's behavior, and how to properly respond. He explained the concepts behind each step, which helped me to understand not just what to do, but why (thus enabling me to understand how to deploy the training to different situations). James also set up scenarios to practice, going through each step so I could gain confidence in what my role is while helping my dog settle. It really is about training the owner how to work with the dog. James provided summaries of each session, plus videos demonstrating how I can use different responses/techniques to reshape how my dog reacts to stressful situations. I saw significant progress very early in the training, and was surprised at how quickly we were able to help my dog understand his role (and to feel safe) in our home. The best part is that if I need more help, I just have to reach out to James/BB and schedule more sessions - this is included in the initial program. Given that it takes a rescue dog a while to COMPLETELY settle in, new issues could arise as time passes, and if so, all I have to do is call to set it up. In summary, Bark Busters is a GREAT dog training program, and James is a FANTASTIC BB trainer/coach! Definitely recommend BB to owners that want help with their dogs!

Connie has been a godsend for our family. We were having issues with our dogs’ reactivity on walks and were searching for a trainer and training method that felt right for us. However, most of what we found was either treat based, which did not work with our large reactive dogs, or dominance and physical correction based which didn’t resonate with us. Connie showed us a third way. By helping us better understand our dogs, their needs, and their communication style, she taught us how to shift our entire relationship to one in which we are the authority and we can all feel safer and more relaxed. Our walks and home life are now much more enjoyable and we feel empowered to make the changes necessary to improve our lives.

Jerry was SO helpful. I tried other training classes only to be disappointed in the results. Barkbuster's technique was immediately effective. My dog responded very quickly and with a little practice, her behavior improved tremendously! The way Jerry explained everything made so much sense! He taught me so much about my dog, dog behavior, and gave me tools that have greatly improved our quality of life!

Pam is a miracle worker! I have a German Shepherd that started to display aggression. I was afraid to walk him when other dogs were around. It got to the point I wouldn't walk my dog until midnight! After working with Pam, I learned to establish myself as a leader and get Buddy to actually listen to me. It's amazing the results you see when you learn to communicate with your pup. Buddy and I now enjoy multiple walks/day.

Google Review: "Betty Lou and Rachel are doing a great job helping us with our 2 older dogs! Since we started about 3 months ago they both are a lot calmer and no longer charge the door when somebody is there! Also, our one dog has ( had )separation anxiety to the point I could not even do yard work without him scratching the door. He is now fine! We had an issue with him nipping if he is startled and is making great progress there! We live in Foley Alabama and would highly recommend them to help you with your doggies! Thank you ladies!"

Larry Rudginsky has been a kind and gentle teacher for my incredibly energetic and stubborn pup. She is learning manners and how to behave on and off a leash as well as walking near other dogs and people without running at them. It has been a challenge but she is learning to be acceptable in and with company! I like this program of learning together - very helpful for us both!

Bark Busters made a huge difference right away with my dog Izzy's behavior. It's only been a couple days since my at home training session with Michael, but Izzy seems like a new dog. She has barely barked since the training and she used to bark at almost every new person or dog she came across. She is also much more respectful of boundaries now and she doesn't pull at the leash during walks anymore. I highly recommend Bark Busters to anyone whose dogs are excessively barking or have other problem behaviors. Thank you, Michael and Bark Busters!

We were so frustrated with our rescued puppies resistance to our home training to no end. Now we can see the light at the end of the tunnel! Bark Busters style of command and confidence training is just what the doctor ordered. Looking forward to many great years with our trained dogs! Thank you Michael and Lydia, you saved us from our despair.

Helpful, professional and educational! Sharon came to our home, spent three hours teaching us how to communicate with our dog. After just one visit we have seen a great amount of progress.

Sharon is fantastic. We found ourselves in a frustrating time with our puppy and Sharon, and her team was great. From our super thorough intake call to getting an appointment super fast, she addressed all of our concerns with understanding and immediately put our puppy and us at ease. She checked in, is reachable, and we can already see the difference, not just in our pup but in us as well. She trains both the humans and the dogs and showed us how to have a better dog. We have tried other trainers and methods, with limited success, which caused more frustration, yet her approach has made a difference almost immediately. Highly recommend!

Benji - a sweet dog with many issues like pulling extremely hard on the leash, resource guarding, attacking my cat, and jumping. All these problems were practically resolved within the first visit. He is like a brand new dog, he doesn't bark when someone rings the doorbell, pulls on walks, and now he even cuddles with my cat! We've seen such an improvement in his resource guarding issues as well!! Can't wait to continue to work with Benji and get him to where he needs to be. Thank you so much Mark!

Absolutely MINDBLOWING first session! I have a reactive dachshund Elton, who barks aggressively at anyone coming to the door, people walking by etc. Scott taught us some great techniques and Elton’s behavior change was immediate. Highly recommend using this service!!

We are having an outstanding experience with Mark from Bark Busters of Northern Virginia—truly a 10 out of 10! During a comprehensive initial three-hour in-home session, Mark clearly explained the core principles of the program and demonstrated several highly effective techniques that immediately improved how we communicate with and control our dog. He followed up with a phone call a week later to reinforce key points, which helped keep us on track. After just two weeks of applying what we learned, our dog’s barking has decreased by at least 90%, his on-leash walking has improved significantly, and his responsiveness to commands has dramatically increased. He even seems more comfortable and confident. It’s also reassuring to know Mark is available if we need him going forward. The results have far exceeded our expectations—we couldn’t recommend Mark more highly!

This might not sound believable but its living testimony. We started with a 2 hour session. 1st was a presentation about learning how our dog works and to communicate better with him. After that less then 15 minutes into direct training we could see a immediate impact. Patrick is the BEST dog trainer I've ever seen or worked with. My wife and I can walk our dog outside and he isn't going crazy barking or pulling. Also we have full command of him and where he goes in the house. I cannot say enough good things about our training session. Thank you Patrick!

This might not sound believable but its living testimony. We started with a 2 hour session. 1st was a presentation about learning how our dog works and to communicate better with him. After that less then 15 minutes into direct training we could see a immediate impact. Patrick is the BEST dog trainer I've ever seen or worked with. My wife and I can walk our dog outside and he isn't going crazy barking or pulling. Also we have full command of him and where he goes in the house. I cannot say enough good things about our training session. Thank you Patrick!