Dog Barking Training That Works

Orlando was wonderful! He went over all of the basics and we noticed a differnce immediately. Very detail oriented and patient with insturction.

Orlando was very informative and knowledgeable about dogs. I learned techniques I have never seen before. I was very impreased with the techniques utilized. Orlando was through & spent ample time training each dog.

Great work ethics, personality and patience.

The session was super infomative and orlando anwered every question we had. He was easy to talk to and extremely knowledgeable.

Orlando was amazing! He explained that psychology (dogs) behind why the trianing works. After explaning and showing us trianing we were able to train our dogs to do what we wanted.

Orlando Helped me set boundaries between me and my dogs and respecting personal space. I felt really good about my first training and ready for my next visit!

Absolute magic.
Here's the biggest takeaway from our experience: while our dogs benefit from training, it's really us who need to learn how to better understand them.
After just the first visit, we saw a dramatic change in our 5-year-old Maltipoo, Louie. He had always been highly reactive--pulling on the leash with surprising strength for a 14-pound dog, barking at every dog we passed, reacting to every outside noise, and going into a frenzy whenever someone came to the front door.
Having guests over was stressful and uncomfortable because he would bark nonstop at anyone unfamiliar. It honestly caused me a lot of anxiety.
Then in March, we brought home Norman, our 5-month-old puppy, and I quickly realized I didn't want him picking up Louie's bad habits. The thought of managing two reactive dogs--and double the stress--was overwhelming.
I found Bark Busters through a stranger | struck up a conversation with about my new puppy. She had dealt with similar challenges and shared how much it helped--not just her dog, but her own anxiety as well.
I reached out to James right away, and his response time was incredibly fast. We've now had three sessions with him. The first is a thorough three-hour session, packed with eye-opening and incredibly useful information. Follow-up sessions are about an hour.
What stands out most is how much this process focuses on retraining us. It's about changing our instincts and reactions, and learning how to communicate more effectively with our dogs.
James is patient, supportive, and excellent at explaining not just what to do, but why it matters.
This isn't a quick fix. It takes time, consistency, and commitment.
If you don't practice daily, progress can stall--l've seen that firsthand when we've gotten a bit inconsistent. But when you stay committed, the results are absolutely worth it.
We're already seeing such positive changes. Walking Louie is now enjoyable--something I never thought I'd say. Neighbors who used to see his reactivity can't believe how calm he is now.
We can actually stop and chat during walks.
If you're willing to put in the work and want a calmer, happier dog--and a more peaceful home--l highly recommend James.
He's kind, knowledgeable, and truly supportive throughout the process. Stick with it, and you won't regret it.

We could not be happier with our results from James. He's absolutely amazing. We saw such a huge difference after just the very first session, it honestly shocked us. Honestly, this has been some of the best money we've ever spent.
We have a 7-month-old Golden Retriever puppy and an 8-year-old pitbull mix, Molly, and both of them have improved so much already.
Our puppy picked up corrections and commands incredibly fast, and after that first day we knew we were in the right hands.
We've been working on manners, leash training, barking, overexcitement with guests, counter surfing, and more.
With Molly, we honestly thought she was too set in her ways and that the barking would never improve, but James completely proved us wrong. Her behavior has gotten significantly better. It's been such a relief because we were really starting to think the chaos was just our normal.
James has been patient, knowledgeable, and so easy to work with. Highly recommend him to anyone struggling with their dogs.

Scot was funny and engaging and immediately put us all at ease. He was clear and the effect on the dog was immediate! It will clearly take a lot of consistent behavioral change by the humans in our family to work long term, but Scot made it crystal clear what those changes are by showing his example, instructing and giving feedback on our attempts. We’re very hopeful for the future after just one visit from him!

Absolutely worth it for the happiness of you and your dog! My puppy is a perfect angle baby inside but she would pull so bad on the leash during every single walk that I was ready to scream in frustration. After Mark showed us this great front-clip harness she is now a perfect angel baby outside as well! I'm not exaggerating - her behavior on-leash is completely different and walks are now calm and so much more enjoyable. I was also able to use the techniques Mark taught me to get her to stop biting and tugging on the leash!

Bark Busters training has been amazing for my two labs! They were making amazing progress after the very first session! Heather is an amazing trainer and has a real connection with animals. If you're thinking of using a pet training service that comes to your home and works with your pets in their environment, Bark Busters can't be beat! I highly recommend Heather and Bark Busters!!!

Recently have gotten training for my dog Dolly. Heather is an excellent trainer and Dolly picked up everything super fast! She no longer pulls while walking and has calmed down a lot around home too. I recommend, worth every penny.

Excellent tips for keeping firm control over my dogs but in a positive and loving way. Trainers go through practice with you and your dogs and leave you with a plan!
It work!! We love Bark Busters!!

Jared was great! He helped us navigate a very difficult situation. He was responsive, knowledgeable, effective, kind, and flexible. Years ago, I had extensive training as a service dog trainer. Though my skills are a little rusty! Needless to say, I have a very high bar when it comes to what I expect from Dog Trainers. Jared was excellent with the dogs and with us the humans. The situation involved an aggressive dog that was being fostered after the fires in LA. The dog was not getting along with the other dog in the house; was running out of the yard; was charging at humans. So he helped us making the dogs, children, and neighbors be safe during this tense time. Thanks Jared!

Bonnie is incredible! I only wish I had reached out to her sooner. I was hesitant to work with another trainer because I had tried several in the past and found their methods difficult to implement. One of my dogs had been struggling with aggression, and we were becoming increasingly concerned about how to manage the behavior safely and effectively.

After just one session with Bonnie, I was absolutely blown away by the results. She quickly identified the root causes of our challenges and gave us clear, practical guidance that was easy to implement. The change in both dogs was immediate and remarkable.

One of the most impressive improvements is on our walks. After a single session, both dogs are walking calmly on a loose leash instead of pulling and straying. It feels like I have completely different dogs.

Bonnie's approach is knowledgeable, effective, and empowering. She not only helped my dogs but also gave me the confidence and skills I needed to be a better leader for them. I look forward to our continued sessions and building on these spectacular results. I cannot recommend her highly enough!

Last year, we adopted a dog to add to our home, along with another dog and a cat. The addition of the second dog made my daily walks almost impossible. Together, they were extremely reactive on leash to other dogs and our neighborhood foxes. I was facing a situation where I had to walk them as early as possible in the morning to avoid dogs, but the foxes were often out. I thought I might have to walk them separately, which was not appealing! Mark came to us about a year ago, and the meeting made a huge impression on my dogs. We went through the techniques we could use to reduce the reactivity and put me in charge of the walks. Now, a year later, I no longer fear the walks and the loss of control that made it dangerous for all of us. We are not perfect by any means, but that's because of me and not the techniques! Like all dog training, it's as much about the owner as it is the dog. I recommend them highly.

Sterling, our Maltese, is darling until he is not! We currently are in Fort Myers, Florida, but also live in Fort Thomas, KY. Bark Busters was found through an internet search for dog trainers in Fort Myers. The "name" is what drew me to Bark Busters.
Sterling barks. He barks at people, people on scooters, bikes, walking, or running. He barks at other dogs, squirrels, rabbits, and birds. Yes, he s a dog, but barking and jumping on people at the front door or just standing at the front door is unacceptable.
It takes much to put me in "awe"; however, after just a two-hour session, or so, I had a different Sterling, and I was in "awe." Why? Master Trainer Patrick could now come to the front door, ring the bell, knock with no craziness exhibited by Sterling. If I did not want Sterling in the kitchen, he did not come until called. I do not want to give away the tricks of the trade, but the difference before and after Patrick's visit was amazing. I highly recommend Bark Busters if you want training results.
Debbie

We adopted our good boy Buddie from a shelter in December. A sweet boy, but years in a shelter (five!) has made him somewhat a sensitive pup prone to barking to loud noises and strangers approaching. Passing cars on walks yielded barking and lunging, doorbells ringing, more barking. We tried some “do-it-yourself” online things with zero success, and realized actual one-on-one training was the only option. Enter Tommy from Bark-Busters. His initial three-hour in-home training course was amazingly effective, so much so the change in Buddie was almost night and day to us. Upon meeting Buddie for the first time, Tommy immediately knew the kind of sensitive dog Buddie was and tailored his training to suit. His techniques were easy to understand and master and can be practiced anytime we’re with Buddie. No more barking when the doorbell rings, or when a car passes, or a stranger approaches. Buddie’s a lot calmer now which is more in keeping with his overall sweet nature. Highest recommendation!

Can't speak highly enough of Tommy Meyerhoeffer! After one in-person session, and a few follow-up check-ins, our cute GSD mix Penny is so much calmer and actually listens to me for a change! Penny lived on the streets for a bit before we adopted her - she is very sweet and affectionate but also very stubborn, and a scavenger on walks, grabbing any bit of food off the sidewalk and lunging at squirrels. She also hated our living room television and would act up in the weirdest ways when it was on -- jumping up on counters and the nightstands in our bedroom, knocking lamps and anything else in the way of her 83-pound body to the ground. Tommy taught us how to address these disruptive behaviors with patience and kindness (trust me, yelling does not work!). We practice every day, and our lovely girl has evolved into a happier, sweeter pup and the chaos at home and on walks has virtually stopped. Tommy's love for all animals is undeniable which makes working with him all the more special. You know he truly cares and wants the best for your dog and for you! I highly recommend Tommy to anyone who wants to address behavioral issues with their dog.

Our dogs Jackson and Bentley are our babies— my partner and I love them more than anything in the world. We recently moved into a pet friendly luxury building and our across the hall neighbor’s nonstop complaining about their barking was creating a headache he source of stress. We called Greg and he was able to help us immediately with one 3 hour session! I really could not believe the change. They used to bark every time they heard a noise — ironically the neighbors baby — and now they are so relaxed and chill! Greg is amazing — not treats or yelling or anything harsh, just being in charge and the results are phenomenal. I highly recommend Greg to anyone whose furry friend needs a little help.

Greg from BarkBusters truly changed our lives, and we will forever be grateful for his help. When we brought our newborn home, our cocker spaniel Hudson became extremely anxious and would not stop barking at the baby. We were overwhelmed, exhausted, and honestly at our wits’ end. We didn’t know how to help Hudson or how to make the situation safe and peaceful for everyone involved. At one point, we even had to have Hudson stay with family because our dog and baby simply could not coexist in the same home. Greg stepped in with patience, understanding, and an incredible depth of knowledge. More importantly, he gave us the tools and confidence we needed to help Hudson succeed. He never made us feel judged or hopeless. He helped us understand our dog better and showed us that the situation was fixable with consistency and the right guidance. Today, Hudson is a completely different dog. Our baby and Hudson can now lie side by side calmly and safely — something that once felt impossible to us. Having our whole family together again means more than we can put into words. I would recommend Greg and BarkBusters to anyone who needs help with their dog. The investment was worth every penny for the peace, confidence, and harmony it brought back into our home.

Sharon was absolutely amazing with my little Copper! We were struggling with excessive barking and nipping whenever someone left the house or walked by outside. In just one three-hour session, Sharon not only showed me how to properly handle these situations but also helped Copper make incredible progress immediately. What impressed me most was that even after Sharon left, Copper responded to the techniques the very next day and showed a whole new level of respect and manners. He truly feels like a different dog now. Our bond has become even stronger, and our cuddle time is so much more enjoyable with the new level of trust and listening we’ve built together. I’m so grateful for Sharon’s patience, knowledge, and guidance!

GREG is a very talented dog trainer. As advertised, it’s a one-time, well-worth-it fee. My nine-year-old Golden was completely resistant to getting in the car and to walking down the front stairs of our home. With one visit lasting about 30 minutes, GREG helped Bodhie feel comfortable with both activities. No choke collars, no shock collars, and no tricks. Greg is a dog whisperer. More importantly, he taught me his effective technique. Practice and exercise took a few days, but then Bodhie was happy getting in and out of the car and walking down the stairs without hesitation. I would not use any other trainer.

I don’t usually write reviews, but I felt the need to share my experience in hopes it will help someone else on deciding the best training. James does an excellent job of meeting you where you are. What I love most, he tailors the training according to your needs rather than expecting you to adjust to their expectations. I believe Bella and I have formed a deeper bond because of James knowledge and support. I can confidently say that Bella is on the right path to becoming a well behaved companion. Thank you Bark Busters!!!