Donna C Baytown, Texas |
February 20 2014
The training session was EXCELLENT! Donna Smith was extremely knowledgeable and assessed the situation thoroughly and efficiently. Her intuition about my dog's personality, our relationship and his issues was spot on. She taught me how to work with Buster during our session, observed me interacting with him and guided me in training him. The plan she devised for me has worked perfectly. I was desperate for help and she was my angel because I have had incredible results following her plan and implementing her suggestions. I have also found great peace of mind in resolving this problem. Buster was becoming increasingly aggressive toward dogs who walked by our property whether they were running loose on their own or on a leash walking with their owners. Buster is enclosed by an in-ground wire fence and would run the fence line barking at dogs when they passed by our house. He also would frequently get shocked by the fence while running and barking because he would not mind the warnings from his receiver collar in his agitated state. Although he had not violated the fence line, I was afraid he would ultimately cross it with his increasing agitation and apparent aggression. Luckily, after Donna had been working with us for an hour or so during our session, a neighbor came by with her dog on a leash and Donna got to see Buster "in action." She worked with him giving him corrections as the neighbor passed by our house a few times (we asked the lady to walk by repeatedly for us). On their last pass by us, Donna had Buster sitting down and not even pulling on the leash attempting to run at them. Observing that, I was convinced this would work for us. Her session with me was on Sunday and after working with him per her recommendations twice on Monday and once Tuesday morning, I had the opportunity to work with Buster while a neighbor and her dog walked by on Tuesday afternoon. He came to me on command and sat down by me while we watched the dog and owner walk by our house. Buster whined as he sat but did not run or bark at them and remained in control after those few training sessions!!!! I continue to work with him and continue to see improvement. The training is so effective. One month later, I now can control him purely with voice command (without him being on a leash) when dogs walk by our house. Buster is a one year old lab/retriever mix whom I adopted six months ago. Now, thanks to Bark Busters, I know he has a long future with us. Thank you so much!!!
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Bark Busters dealt with Aggression
Mary B Danbury, Connecticut |
February 20 2014
My dog was aggressive to all outside members of the family. Tom explained the aggressive nature of Rufus and we should do when he get defensive. The change is starting , and Rufus seems happy. People can no come in to my house. Can say enough for Tom Toal and BarkBusters.
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Bark Busters dealt with Aggression, Barking, Pulling, Recall
Joanne C Naples, Florida |
February 19 2014
Colin and June were so understanding and listened to my needs. My husband was amazed. Looking forward to next session!
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Bark Busters dealt with Barking, Jumping up, Other, Pulling, Separation anxiety
Trainer note from John and Elizabeth :
German Shepherd, referred by owner's vet.
Cathy P Fort Myers, Florida |
February 19 2014
Amazing! Patrick showed a personal interest and the results were amazing.
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Bark Busters dealt with Barking, Pulling, Recall
Kristen B Katy, Texas |
February 19 2014
I am amazed by the results I've seen in this short time frame!
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Bark Busters dealt with Chewing, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Puppy management, Toileting
Linda D Naples, Florida |
February 19 2014
Contrary to what other dog trainers use (choke collar, etc, etc) it worked on the FIRST session and gave me renewed confidence in myself and the dog!
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Bark Busters dealt with Aggression, Jumping up, Pulling
Trainer note from John and Elizabeth :
Great Dane, who was great!
Kathy K Upperville |
February 19 2014
We still think you have magic powers, but your last visit Gave us all a taste if things to come. I'm a much more believable Baaaher...Napoleon has stopped the nipping for the most part unless extremely over stimulated. He LOVES the cong toy you gave him and your advice on the bunge cord entertainment is a total hit! We've got him wearing a puppy halter all the time. No fights walking at all any more. Every suggestion you made, made vast improvements. A+ on your techniques, demonstrations and helpful ideas.
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Bark Busters dealt with Chewing, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Puppy management, Recall, Toileting
Elaine P Huntersville, North Carolina |
February 19 2014
Karen was absolutely wonderful working with our puppy. By the end of the first session we could already see an improvement in Bernie knowing who the pack leader is!
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Bark Busters dealt with Chewing, Jumping up, Separation anxiety, Toileting
Trainer note from Karen :
These puppy owners are off to a great start with Bernie! He seemed a little surprised to learn that he was not the "Big Dog" in his pack! Keep up the good work and he will grow up to be a super little dog!
Jenny R Lexington, Kentucky |
February 19 2014
Great insights to help us behave better. I would recommend Bark Busters and Kendra because she gave in-depth [explanations] and was very knowledgeable. Kendra was great! We had a good time.
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Bark Busters dealt with Barking, Jumping up, Other, Pulling, Puppy management, Separation anxiety
Denise R Rockford, Michigan |
February 19 2014
I believe in this program-no negative punishment and it is all on animal behavior. I really could not believe that just in the first lesson that I could see my dog's behavior change.
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Bark Busters dealt with Chewing, Jumping up, Pulling, Puppy management, Recall, Toileting