Dog Separation Anxiety Training

Very positive and I feel confident with the things we learned today will fix the issues we have. Orlando is great and knowledgable.

Johnny and the Bark Busters team have been nothing but helpful and professional throughout the training process for our puppy. From the onboarding and initial training session to the follow-ups and outside communication, everything has been fantastic. If you are looking for a professional dog trainer, look no further than Johnny and his team. Johnny is a true professional, always communicating clearly and arriving on time. He is never rushed and takes his time working with us and our pup. He is also incredibly responsive and helpful outside of our training by sessions and is always willing to advise if we need help. Not to mention, Johnny is incredibly personable and an excellent communicator, bringing in real-life examples and demonstrating how the training program has positively impacted his pups, his family's and friends' pups, and so many others. The training program itself has been nothing short of remarkable. Working through the basics of training a new puppy and meeting us and our pup at our level have made Johnny an extraordinary partner and resource. The methods are fun and easy for our puppy and have helped us develop a wonderful bond with our little guy when working on "homework" in between visits. From basic crate training, to potty training, and even advanced obedience at a young age, the program has been effective and beneficial at every level. We are looking forward to using the lifetime training program for years to come as our puppy grows and are really confident knowing that we have Johnny and the Bark Busters team to help with any issue that may arise. We cannot recommend Bark Busters enough for your pup or even for an older dog, and will certainly be sending all of our friends and neighbors who are searching for the right trainer to Johnny and his team. Pricing for Bark Busters is MORE than fair and you would be hard pressed to get the results we and so many others have seen (not to mention the lifetime commitment) for cheaper. After much research and consideration for where and how to train our puppy, we are happy to have made the choice to work with Johnny and OC Bark Busters team.

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 at training the humans as the dogs! The foster mom, who has fostered close to 100 dogs & her husband were 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!

Training my dog not to bark when alone was what got me to Bark Busters. Then we transitioned to refining her listening skills. It has strengthened the bonds between my dog and I. She is more in tune with me and listens well to my commands. Overall a great decision for Davi and I.

We have difficult issues with our German Shepherd rescue - severe reactivity, anxiety, with some aggressive behaviors. My husband and I were pleasantly surprised how well Sage responded to the techniques Jeri showed us. Jeri was patient and kind and encouraged us to believe Sage can be a good dog. We have been using our training for less than 24 hours and she is already a different dog. We are very hopeful that this will change her behavior long-term. She can be a very sweet dog...when she isn't being bad! We very much appreciate the goal of getting rid of the chaos and bringing a peaceful environment back to our home through a simplified and positive training approach. Our two other dogs are relieved too! :- )

I got my dog as a puppy with no experience, and she unfortunately got attacked at 3 months old by an off-leash pomeranian. After that, she became fear-reactive with all dogs and developed anxiety, even going out of the house. My sister also got a puppy from the same litter, and he started becoming protective of my dog, but turned into aggression and biting. Johnny educated us so much on dog body language and overall behavior. He helped me find ways to increase my dogs confidence and encouraged me to let her work through the fear without me coming to "rescue" her right away. He also helped us understand how to handle our aggressive dog and redirect him. He even brought his dog on one of our training sessions so our reactive dogs can practice being neutral. We have been working with Johnny for a year now my dog is confident now, her recall is amazing, and she follows my lead. My sister's dog has not bitten anyone in 9 months. He doesn't pull on his leash when walking, and it's much easier to redirect him when he's barking at someone walking past our house. I really like how Johnny gave us two different training methods for both of our dogs specific to their needs.

Bark Busters is a great investment! Our boy Charlie is now a 1-year-old labradoodle, but we started getting training support for him at about 5 months old. Our trainer, Johnny, was so easy going and from our first session...it was apparent that he knew so much and loved dogs! Charlie developed rapport right away! We are still in the beginning of our journey in this training, but the simple commands and behavior responses we have learned so far have been a huge help! And the investment is for Charlies' LIFE! Our family gives our highest recommendation!

While I was in the process of selecting a trainer for our unruly and energetic border collie, I read many many reviews of other training programs. The reviews of Bark Buster were overwhelmingly positive and were a definite factor in my decision to choose them. Johnny the trainer came to our home personally, met our dog and sat with our family of five for an afternoon, during which time he covered a wide range of topics, including nutrition, exercise, communication and leadership. He demonstrated exercises and helped us practice techniques. We were very impressed with his manner and how our dog responded to him. I’m especially glad to know there will be follow up visits, a packet of information to refer to between training times, and a training schedule to follow daily. I cannot rate Bark busters highly enough.

Very affective with positive results. I learned a lot today and have a better communication with my dog. Amber is a great trainer and very knowledgeable about dog behavior.

Working with Theresa Nichols truly changed our lives with our dogs. We were struggling with aggression, sibling rivalry, leash manners and felt overwhelmed before starting training. Theresa was incredibly patient, understanding, and supportive from the very beginning. She took the time to really listen to our concerns and helped us understand our dogs instead of just correcting behaviors. The progress we’ve seen is amazing — our home is calmer, walks are enjoyable again, and our dogs interact with each other so much more peacefully. We feel confident and hopeful now, and we can’t thank Theresa enough. I would highly recommend her to anyone who feels stuck or stressed and needs real help with their dogs.

I couldn't believe how well my 9yr old boy responded to the training. He's definitely had a mind of his own and in great part i helped with his bad habits. My main complaints were excessive unnecessary barking and unruly while on leash. The last was a safety issue for me; being pulled to the ground at my age wouldn't be good. It's been two weeks and I'm thunderstruck by the changes in him... and me. He's taken well to the verbal commands, the new harness, and our new relationship. I'm a very happy dog mom now.

I cannot say enough about Theresa! The effectiveness of her training cannot be overstated. With her help, peace and order have been restored at our house! Her methods have turned daily walks with our dogs into a highlight of the day. Theresa is very responsive and flexible with her schedule. Her demeanor is calm and professional. Our dogs have responded positively (and more than even hoped) to the training and I now feel confident in our interactions. I highly recommend Theresa for any dog training.

Theresa has been phenomenal in helping us with our reactive dog Harper. In just two weeks with practicing the techniques she has shown us and applying what we now know, we have made great progress. There is a calmer pet environment in our house - thanks to Theresa!!

Theresa is awesome with helping us with Kodiak on reacting to other dogs and pulling on her leash. Very knowledgeable about what needs to be done to get your dog where you want them.

Amazing! Our terroristic Borgi with some displaced aggression tendencies and anxiety is starting to become a new dog! He's calmer, happier, and we are too! Couldn't be more appreciative of Theresa and all her hard work. We have a little bit to go, but honestly, this has already been WAY worth the cost, and then some!!! 10/10 for sure.

Susan addressed the issues I was having with my dog of 5 yrs dealing a new puppy. Her techniques work and helped bring the stress level down during meal times.
She has been back 2 other times already for additional help and to continue new techniques.

Sharon from Bark Busters is absolutely amazing. She is very knowledgeable, very friendly, has a wealth of very valuable information, for puppies / dog training. She helped me with our four-month-old Chihuahua on house breaking, chewing, not eating poop, crate training, and our eight-year-old min pin Chihuahua with separation anxiety. Our four-month-old is new to our family, andf she provided me with a wealth of valuable information to help with training both our dogs. I totally recommend Sharon. She is a gem and is absolutely doing what she is meant to be doing.

I can’t recommend Josh enough as a dog trainer! My dog Tupac, who’s already six, struggled with anxiety for years. I’d tried multiple trainers, but none made the difference Josh did. He taught me that while love is wonderful, security and structure come first. Since we established that foundation, and gave love on my terms, not just Tupac’s, his separation anxiety transformed. He’s more confident at the park, at daycare, at work, and home alone. If you’re looking for a trainer, Josh is the one!

Heather and Joni are awesome! With one lesson, our household is already so much better. We are so happy with the results. We made the right decision for our dogs!

Heather is a dog whisperer if I’ve ever seen one! Prior to Bark Busters, Our 5 year old female lab-pit mix was over protective , reactive and ran the house! Now… the opposite. We just finished our second session and it’s like NIGHT AND DAY. We have been seeing Heather for over a month now and the progress is unbelievable and something I never thought we would see in years. She has provided us with ALL the necessary tools for both our beloved dog and us to thrive with 3 cats in the home. Lastly… DO THE EXERCISES SHE PROVIDES on a consistent basis, they WORK!! We look forward to continuing our relationship with Heather and will be recommending Bark Busters moving forward, hands down.

If you’re looking for a dog trainer who truly cares about both you and your dog, Heather is the one. From day one, she was patient, knowledgeable, and incredibly easy to work with. She takes the time to understand your dog’s personality and tailors the training to fit—not a one-size-fits-all approach.

Heather explains everything clearly, gives practical tools you can actually use at home, and makes the process enjoyable. The results speak for themselves real progress, better behavior, and a stronger bond with my dog.

You can tell she genuinely loves what she does, and it shows in her work. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Heather to anyone looking for professional, effective, and compassionate dog training.

I am so grateful for the support Heather provided for me and my elder pup! She set up a natural approach that felt organic for both of us, and now those behaviors that were bothersome are gone- I feel like I understand my pup now more than ever.

After adopting our dog from a rescue, we immediately noticed she was reactive to dogs and people. YouTube videos and researching online didn’t help, and we were at such a loss. We started working with Johnny Jumper and as soon as the first session, my husband and I noticed a significant improvement. He is incredibly patient, teaches clearly, and customizes our lessons to the specific areas where we need support. Thank you Johnny!

Can't say enough good things about my experience working with Johnny Jumper with Bark Busters East Orange County. We adopted a rescue puppy, Joe, who is all puppy all the time with a play-all-day mentality. This annoyed and frustrated my senior dog, and she became aggressive toward him. Since he is bigger than her, it becomes a serious fear and concern. Additionally, Joe was originally abandoned in a garage and was fearful of everything, including people. After a scary scuffle between the dogs that left my senior dog's mouth bleeding, we kept the dogs separated (so much work) and started the hunt for a trainer. We connected with Johnny at Bark Busters, and he patiently came to our house for several weeks to help solve our problem. He was so kind and patient with our dogs and with me. He taught me the skills to better control my dogs and helped me be more confident. Today, my dogs get along great and even play a little. Johnny is a true animal lover with dogs of his own, and it shows in his work and patience. You will not be disappointed in his ability to help solve any dog issues you have. One last note on Bark Busters. What I liked about Bark Busters compared to other companies is that it offers a lifetime guarantee for the dog's life. Meaning, if you run into issues with your dog in the future, Johnny will come back out and help you. Also, other companies have a set number of visits to hopefully resolve your issue. Bark Busters will come out as many times as needed to resolve the issue. In that sense, it's well worth the investment. If you have problem doggies, please call Johnny, he's your man.