Dog Barking Training That Works

Orlando showed me the best corrections with great results. Love introducing the neighbors in training!

Working with Bark Busters has been an absolutely top-notch experience from start to finish. Scheduling was easy and they took the time to truly understand our needs before we even began. When James arrived for our first session, he came fully prepared and immediately demonstrated a clear understanding of the behaviors we wanted to improve. The trainer's (James and Michelle) are also the owners of the company and it shows!

Within the first 30 minutes, James gave us practical tools to address barking and over-excitement when visitors come over. Both of our dogs needed different types of support, and he was able to tailor the training in a way that never felt overwhelming. We noticed improvements after every single session.

Our dog Biscuit, who used to bark excessively and pull whenever we passed people or other dogs, can now walk calmly past them without reacting. This alone has made our daily walks so much easier and so much more enjoyable.

Hands down, this has been the best investment we’ve made for our dogs. We can’t say enough good things about James and Michelle and have already recommended Bark Busters to several friends. Highly, highly recommend!

Sharon was truly a dog whisperer. She gave clear instructions to my elderly parent and the puppy has responded beautifully! After just one visit, we had so much more control even though he is a medium/large dog. Less pulling, jumping up on people, counter, surfing, and attention demanding. Then, when we needed some reminders and reinforcement, Sharon responded promptly and came right back to fill in the blanks that we had forgotten. I would highly recommend Sharon and Bark Busters!

I wish we had found Sharon when Thor was a puppy! We have a 6-year-old Australian Cattle Dog named Thor and he lives up to all the classic traits of a Heeler. He was constantly alert and on edge. He is triggered by movement. We had issues with him being reactive, chasing cars and barking at other dogs. We tried a “treat” based trainer, and while he learned a lot of tricks, it did not solve our dog's behavioral issues. Now I have ditched the treat bag and am relating to him on an instinctual level. It has made such a significant difference. He is so much calmer and even more affectionate. Sharon has taught us great behavioral techniques. She has been available anytime we needed more reinforcement and real settings with real dogs.

Very efficient, effective and amazing quick response rate from the dogs. I am very happy and can see a much happier household moving forward! I know the pups actually feel better too. I look foward to happier and more frequen family times.

All I can say is 'amazing'! Calling Scot was the best thing we have done. In just three hours we learned more that 2 semester of puppy classes and 12 weeks of intensive training. We have a 2.5 year old Frenchie (girl). She is very smart and 'bulldog' stubborn. She has had BSA surgery, cryosurgery on her eyelashes 3 times, takes allergy meds and allergy shots and can be a handful. She is aggressive to the point of biting us. In just three hours we have made more progress with her. No doubt there is a lot more work to be done, and being committed and consistent is the key. But knowing exactly what to do and how to do it has already moved us in a very positive direction.
Don't waste your money and time on puppy classes that use 'treat training' or on intensive training where you drop off your dog. Just call Scot. Your life and your dog's life will be happier and healthier! It is natural training (not using fear or pressure) that makes so much sense when you understand it.

We’re expecting our first baby and reached out to Amanda because our 7-year-old black lab mix had started showing some protective behavior toward me. I was worried about how he’d handle all the changes that come with bringing a new baby home, and I wanted to make sure we set everyone up for success and not have our dog become a source of stress.

We are amazed at how much progress he’s made already! Amanda is awesome at helping us think through different situations that will arise when the baby comes and proactively address them.

One of our other goals was to have him crate trained by Thanksgiving (a two-month window) so we could host guests without worrying about him barking or him being in everyone’s space. To our surprise, literally after the first session, he already has the skills, and I feel confident he’ll meet that goal!

I really appreciate the practical tools and knowledge Amanda shares to help us reestablish calm, confident leadership and create a peaceful home environment. We’re so excited to keep working with her, and I already feel so much more at ease about bringing our baby home, knowing our dog is learning to respect boundaries and can just be a relaxed, happy dog.

I can’t say enough good things about my experience! From the very start, both Tiffany and Amanda were incredibly responsive and understanding. Tiffany took the time to answer every one of my questions and concerns over email and phone before our first session, which really put me at ease.

I came into our first session pretty anxious since my dog struggles with fear aggression, and I was worried about everyone’s safety. Amanda immediately made me feel comfortable and confident that we were in good hands. She addressed all of my concerns with patience and professionalism, adapting her training approach to fit my dog’s specific needs and behavior.

For the first time in a long while, I feel genuine relief and hope that helping and managing my dog’s behavior is possible. I can’t wait to keep working with Amanda and continue building on the awesome progress we’ve already made!

Amanda is an excellent trainer. She really helps you understand why your dog may be behaving the way they are and helps you with solutions that are achievable and effective to resolve your dogs behavioral problems. You’ll see results at your first lesson. If you’re looking for help with behavioral issues with your dog Amanda and Bark Busters can help. I highly recommend. 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Amazing! Learning how to get my dogs to respect me without using punishment. Amanda is so great and is helping me develop better boundaries and healthy behaviors for my pups. I have 2 great danes and i lost control. Amanda is helping me get it back and i definitely see the light! Highly recommend!!!

Bark Busters’ in home training has been tremendously effective in helping us manage our seven year old dog’s separation anxiety. We now understand the reasons for Sophie’s barking, and can better manage and anticipate situations that trigger her fear. Natalie is extremely personable and professional, and she has been spot-on in identifying problem issues with our Cavachon.

She is firm and direct, yet compassionate and warm. We are so grateful for how Natalie has helped us have Sophie greet people at the door, and greet other dogs on our walks. Reintroducing the crate also did a lot to help Sophie settle into her own space of comfort.

We recommend Bark Busters without reservation, and wish we had known enough to seek their help much sooner!

I knew we needed help with trianing our dog, and I was so relieved during our first training visit. Duke started to respond to the trianing quickly, and I am excited for how much easier our lives will be now.

We are so happy with Bark Busters and especially our trainer Kayla! She has been so great. Full of information and techniques and very encouraging to both my husband and I and our dog. We have a Bernese who definitely struggled with certain behaviors and after just a couple of weeks we are already seeing an improvement in him. We couldn’t believe it!! Kayla is wonderful, so knowledgeable and supportive. I highly recommend!!

I can’t say enough good things about Erin Miller at Bark Busters! My Rottweiler, Cerberus, was a handful — lunging, nipping, reactive, and basically running the house. I was at my wits’ end before working with Erin. From the very first session, she helped me understand why Cerberus was acting out and gave me clear, practical tools to change his behavior. The transformation has been incredible! He’s now calm, responsive, and respectful — a totally different dog. Erin’s calm, confident approach made all the difference, and she genuinely cares about both the dog and the owner. I finally feel in control and connected with my dog in a way I never thought possible. If you’re struggling with your pup’s behavior, don’t hesitate — Erin is the real deal!

Very thorough and personalized for both our needs and our dog. Easy to understand and follow instructions.

We reached out to Bark Busters after a few terrifying incidents between our two dogs, who are sisters, resulting in serious fights and even blood drawn. We were devastated and genuinely feared we might have to rehome our 2-year-old larger dog due to her attacking our 5-year-old Frenchie.
Then came Ryanne, and everything changed. From the very first visit, she showed us techniques that had immediate results. She not only helped us understand our dogs’ behavior but also taught us how to be better, more confident dog parents. The difference in our dogs’ behavior, and in our home, is truly incredible.
Ryanne is patient, flexible, and exceptionally skilled at what she does. She made us feel supported every step of the way, and we are forever grateful for her guidance and the peace she has restored to our home.
If you’re struggling with behavioral issues or just want to strengthen your bond with your dogs, we can’t recommend Ryanne and Bark Busters enough.

Sharon has been absolutely amazing to work with! My dog, Pretzel, is scared to walk on hard surfaces — something we’ve struggled with for years. Sharon has shown me patient, effective ways to help Pretzel gain confidence walking on our hardwood floors, and we’ve already made incredible progress. What really sets Sharon apart is how she helps me think differently. She’s taught me to see things from Pretzel’s perspective and to truly understand what’s going on in her head — it’s like learning to speak her (dog) language. I had worked with another trainer a few years ago, but it wasn’t nearly as effective as Sharon’s approach. She’s kind, patient (with both me and Pretzel!), and always quick to answer questions by text or call. I’m so grateful for her guidance and can’t wait to continue working with her!

I met with Michael about two months ago and saw changes in my dog while he was still there! Since then I really feel as though I have been given a new way of communicating with Teddy. He is responding so well and his behavior has improved so much Since my bark busters training. I am grateful and recommend this method so highly!

Sarah is amazing. She helped us understand our dogs better and how better to handle some situations. We saw improvements right away. She listened to all of our concerns and walked us through all areas of concern. We have had follow ups with her and she is easy to get ahold of in-between lessons with any questions that arise.

We began to dread having visitors because our two dogs got so excited -- jumping and barking when the doorbell rang. On our first session with Sarah she showed us how to get them under control and that has made a huge difference but there's much more. Sarah taught us how to get better control when walking them on leash and an effective way to get their attention when we want them to come. (And our dogs now love her too)

Sarah is amazing! From the first email, to all our check in’s and meetings she has been responsive and patient with all my questions and concerns. Since week one Charlie has responded to the training methods and recommendations and seems much happier, we look forward to more lessons!

It was a learning experience for me as well.

Was super patient! Let my mom and I ask all kinds of questions and never seemed to change his attitude. Was very good at calling us out for little things we should change while teaching us certain training techniques. Overall very excellent experience.

If you are considering hiring Johnny, look no further, I promise it will be the BEST DECISION you will ever make for you & your furry family member! We found Johnny looking for a dog trainer to work with our 2 German Shepherd rescues in need of leash training due to their size/strength (90 lbs & 105 lbs) as well as in home obedience to improve their adoptability. After extensive research for a behavioral trainer with rescue dog experience, we hired Johnny based on his reviews alone! Johnny not disappoint, he far exceeded our expectations in training both GSDs, their foster parents & US! I can honestly say, with a decade of experience working with dog trainers, that Johnny is by far THE BEST! His extensive knowledge in dog psychology/ behavior & simple replicable training methods combined with his genuine love for dogs & his demeanor around them, Johnny possesses something TRULY SPECIAL that can NOT be taught. The dogs know it & seeing how they respond to his training techniques is like MAGIC happening! Our 2 GSDs both knew several commands prior to rescue, it was clear they would respond well to training but we did not expect them to light up when Johnny arrived! Both dogs completed their obedience checklist & our male GSD quickly became the King of “Place” always the 1st on his cot! Leash training to eliminate pulling was challenging at first due to their excitability of all new sights/smells as well as new found strength in recovery BUT with Johnny’s persistence testing various handling gear the Figure 8 proved to the be solution. They responded so well to Johnny working with the Figure 8 lead, they were soon walking next to any handler at any pace fast or slow!! Plus, ultimately, for dog training to be successful, it is just as much training the humans to practice consistently after Johnny leaves as it is about training the dogs. That is where Johnny is in a league of his own… He is just as incredible training the humans as the dogs! The foster mom, who has fostered close to 100 dogs & her husband was only involved with the family dogs & they had never worked with a dog trainer. After just 1 SESSION, the foster parents were not only believers in training BUT said it was life changing & are excited about practicing with ALL the dogs. The foster dad even talks about Johnny’s training with everyone they know & now helps with all the foster dogs too! Our 2 GSDs are now adopted & thriving because of Johnny’s training & their transferrable lifetime training contract. Johnny is now our #1 trainer of choice for all of our rescue pups. The PROOF of Johnny’s professionalism & ability to connect/train both dogs & humans alike is evident in the success of our 2 rescue GSDs & their foster parents’ transformation!