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.
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.
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 is amazing! We have a 6-year-old Basenji who has had major separation issues from the start. We've worked with a number of trainers over the years and have tried every technique in the book. However, nothing seemed to work, and our pup's separation anxiety got increasingly worse over the years to the point where he was pretty destructive and sometimes even injured himself.
As a last-ditch effort, we discovered Bark Busters online and decided to give it one last shot. On the first visit, Greg came to our house and spent several hours with us. That single visit alone reframed everything. He taught us more about dog psychology and how to see things from our pup's perspective. Everything started to click into place, and with his guidance, we were able to change our mindset and understand how to support our pup.
We started seeing small signs of progress immediately. Now he is a completely different pup with so much less anxiety. We can leave him, and he doesn't have any meltdowns or get super worked up. Even his overall confidence is up. I can’t recommend Greg or BarkBusters enough. It has been truly life-changing!
We are working with Greg Kleva in northern New Jersey. We have a new grandchild, our first, and while our puppy is generally wonderful, she just isn’t good with children. We had tried other dog training, but nothing really worked. We didn't know what to do. We found Greg and Bark Buster’s, and at first, we were very apprehensive because of what seemed like a large upfront payment. I have to say though that after 5 hours of training our dog has been transformed in the most positive way. She's great with our granddaughter, and we have a really good path to a happy, safe home. Greg himself is fantastic. Experienced, responsive, respectful, warm. We love him. And the Bark Busters methodology simply works. Greg has been worth every cent.
We contacted Bark Busters to help with our rescued boy, Cam. We rescued him in November 2024. He is a very nervous dog and requires lots of direction and attention. He presents to have high anxiety at times. Cam and I started off a bit rough. He was feeling the need to protect my husband when we were both showing him affection. Unfortunately, he did lash out at me one time which resulted in a bite. This led me to reach out for help since we/I wanted to give Cam a chance to have a good life and for me to be able to be comfortable in our own home with our boy. That is the back story. Today, Cam and I have come a long way. We have had three sessions so far, several months apart. Cam is now respecting me differently, and we now know how to read him and recognize when his anxiety is escalating. Greg is amazing at our first lesson, he hit the nail on the head, assessing Cam to have anxiety that was coming from fear and not aggression. Using Greg's techniques has been life changing for all of us. I am still very careful watching Cam's body language and eyes to be sure I am not approaching him when he is in an anxious state. What has been most helpful is learning how to speak dog language and be aware of body language (both human and dog bodies). Also allowing Cam to come to me for affection has definitely helped to grow our relationship. We are so grateful and fortunate to have connected with Bark Busters! Greg was on time for all our lessons and shows up with all the tools needed for our time together. He obviously loves what he does, it shows in his ability to be personable and professional at the same time. Thank you Greg for your encouragement and honesty and trust! I highly recommend Greg!
We were skeptical about how much one session could help, but Greg completely changed the game for us. Our 1-year-old GSD is wonderful in public but very territorial at home — which, to be fair, is part of what makes him such a good boy! We just wanted to help him understand that not every visitor is a threat and that if we let someone in, it means he can relax and trust us. Greg took the time to really read our dog and explain his behavior in detail. By the end of the session, our pup was calmly sitting and observing instead of going into full “stranger danger” mode. It’s been about three weeks since, and with consistent reinforcement, he now waits patiently at doorways and responds to our tone so much better. Highly recommend Greg — his insight and calm energy made a world of difference for both us and our pup!
Before calling Greg we had tried other trainers with Atlas. They helped with walking on leash with him but we still were not able to walk with him on crowded sidewalks like our downtown area. He would be barking and jumping, just very overstimulated. Greg came and literally solved our problem within the 2-hour session. He gave us the tools and the knowledge of how to work with Atlas to let him feel that he is safe and that we got his back and he does not need to be reactive around other people when we're there. We utilize these tools daily to ensure the best retention for Atlas. To say we saw a big difference within the first week is an understatement. What even made the experience that much better was that Greg would text us to see how Atlas was doing and asked if we wanted to work on anything else with him. We also went away for a week and when we got back he reached out and said of we feel like we need a refresher since he was staying with family to let him know and he'll be happy to come by. The fact that he does not charge extra for these check-ins and it's a part of the package and process with Greg really shows that he's in it for the dogs and for you. I don't think I can trust anyone else to get us the same results that he did. Before Greg any person coming to the house was met with barking jumping and what looked like an aggressive dog but really was just a dog that was terrified. So for any visitors that would come we would have to put Atlas upstairs in the crate in our bedroom. Day one of Greg being with us Greg was able to come into the house and there was no barking from Atlas no jumping just obedient and calm. He was still nervous but at least he saw that we had the situation under control. When Greg came by the second time he was able to sit in our kitchen with Atlas in the dining room and then sit in the dining room with Atlas in the family room. Again no reaction no barking Atlas was sitting and observing in a calm state. I'm now able to go on walks with Atlas and the kids and best of all able to take him to the downtown area and he just walks and observes now. Thanks Greg you showed us that it is possible to calm him and that he can have his trust in us.
I can't recommend Greg highly enough. I adopted a 3 year dog earlier in the year and he came with some behavioral issues which I knew I was going to need help with. I took my time looking for the right place and did research on many different trainers. I was a little hesitant at first because the fee structure is different than you see with most trainers. I can confidently say now though that it was the best decision I ever made. I only needed two sessions to see drastic improvements in my dog Brody, and Greg is great at checking in along the way to see how things are progressing. Brody now looks to to me for guidance in situations where he used to start getting aggressive. I couldn't have asked for a better trainer. Thank you to Greg/Bark Busters.
We couldn’t be happier with the service we received from our dog trainer, Greg! He was knowledgeable and dedicated to helping our Newfoundland overcome some fears, specifically with unfamiliar flooring and elevators. With his help, we can now take our pup on adventures he otherwise would have been stressed about. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a compassionate and effective dog trainer. Thanks Greg!
Deborah F.
3 days ago
— Norwood, NJ
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.
PermalinkAndy S.
3 days ago
— Cliffside Park, NJ
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.
PermalinkAdrienne W.
3 days ago
— Jersey City, NJ
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.
PermalinkSujene K.
4 months ago
— Fort Lee, NJ
Greg is amazing! We have a 6-year-old Basenji who has had major separation issues from the start. We've worked with a number of trainers over the years and have tried every technique in the book. However, nothing seemed to work, and our pup's separation anxiety got increasingly worse over the years to the point where he was pretty destructive and sometimes even injured himself.
PermalinkAs a last-ditch effort, we discovered Bark Busters online and decided to give it one last shot. On the first visit, Greg came to our house and spent several hours with us. That single visit alone reframed everything. He taught us more about dog psychology and how to see things from our pup's perspective. Everything started to click into place, and with his guidance, we were able to change our mindset and understand how to support our pup.
We started seeing small signs of progress immediately. Now he is a completely different pup with so much less anxiety. We can leave him, and he doesn't have any meltdowns or get super worked up. Even his overall confidence is up. I can’t recommend Greg or BarkBusters enough. It has been truly life-changing!
Stephen
5 months ago
— Westwood, NJ
We are working with Greg Kleva in northern New Jersey. We have a new grandchild, our first, and while our puppy is generally wonderful, she just isn’t good with children. We had tried other dog training, but nothing really worked. We didn't know what to do. We found Greg and Bark Buster’s, and at first, we were very apprehensive because of what seemed like a large upfront payment. I have to say though that after 5 hours of training our dog has been transformed in the most positive way. She's great with our granddaughter, and we have a really good path to a happy, safe home. Greg himself is fantastic. Experienced, responsive, respectful, warm. We love him. And the Bark Busters methodology simply works. Greg has been worth every cent.
PermalinkDiane K.
5 months ago
— Maywood, NJ
We contacted Bark Busters to help with our rescued boy, Cam. We rescued him in November 2024. He is a very nervous dog and requires lots of direction and attention. He presents to have high anxiety at times. Cam and I started off a bit rough. He was feeling the need to protect my husband when we were both showing him affection. Unfortunately, he did lash out at me one time which resulted in a bite. This led me to reach out for help since we/I wanted to give Cam a chance to have a good life and for me to be able to be comfortable in our own home with our boy. That is the back story. Today, Cam and I have come a long way. We have had three sessions so far, several months apart. Cam is now respecting me differently, and we now know how to read him and recognize when his anxiety is escalating. Greg is amazing at our first lesson, he hit the nail on the head, assessing Cam to have anxiety that was coming from fear and not aggression. Using Greg's techniques has been life changing for all of us. I am still very careful watching Cam's body language and eyes to be sure I am not approaching him when he is in an anxious state. What has been most helpful is learning how to speak dog language and be aware of body language (both human and dog bodies). Also allowing Cam to come to me for affection has definitely helped to grow our relationship. We are so grateful and fortunate to have connected with Bark Busters! Greg was on time for all our lessons and shows up with all the tools needed for our time together. He obviously loves what he does, it shows in his ability to be personable and professional at the same time. Thank you Greg for your encouragement and honesty and trust! I highly recommend Greg!
PermalinkSangita R.
7 months ago
— Jersey City, NJ
We were skeptical about how much one session could help, but Greg completely changed the game for us. Our 1-year-old GSD is wonderful in public but very territorial at home — which, to be fair, is part of what makes him such a good boy! We just wanted to help him understand that not every visitor is a threat and that if we let someone in, it means he can relax and trust us. Greg took the time to really read our dog and explain his behavior in detail. By the end of the session, our pup was calmly sitting and observing instead of going into full “stranger danger” mode. It’s been about three weeks since, and with consistent reinforcement, he now waits patiently at doorways and responds to our tone so much better. Highly recommend Greg — his insight and calm energy made a world of difference for both us and our pup!
PermalinkJessice G.
9 months ago
— Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
Before calling Greg we had tried other trainers with Atlas. They helped with walking on leash with him but we still were not able to walk with him on crowded sidewalks like our downtown area. He would be barking and jumping, just very overstimulated. Greg came and literally solved our problem within the 2-hour session. He gave us the tools and the knowledge of how to work with Atlas to let him feel that he is safe and that we got his back and he does not need to be reactive around other people when we're there. We utilize these tools daily to ensure the best retention for Atlas. To say we saw a big difference within the first week is an understatement. What even made the experience that much better was that Greg would text us to see how Atlas was doing and asked if we wanted to work on anything else with him. We also went away for a week and when we got back he reached out and said of we feel like we need a refresher since he was staying with family to let him know and he'll be happy to come by. The fact that he does not charge extra for these check-ins and it's a part of the package and process with Greg really shows that he's in it for the dogs and for you. I don't think I can trust anyone else to get us the same results that he did. Before Greg any person coming to the house was met with barking jumping and what looked like an aggressive dog but really was just a dog that was terrified. So for any visitors that would come we would have to put Atlas upstairs in the crate in our bedroom. Day one of Greg being with us Greg was able to come into the house and there was no barking from Atlas no jumping just obedient and calm. He was still nervous but at least he saw that we had the situation under control. When Greg came by the second time he was able to sit in our kitchen with Atlas in the dining room and then sit in the dining room with Atlas in the family room. Again no reaction no barking Atlas was sitting and observing in a calm state. I'm now able to go on walks with Atlas and the kids and best of all able to take him to the downtown area and he just walks and observes now. Thanks Greg you showed us that it is possible to calm him and that he can have his trust in us.
PermalinkJeff B.
10 months ago
— Jersey City, NJ
I can't recommend Greg highly enough. I adopted a 3 year dog earlier in the year and he came with some behavioral issues which I knew I was going to need help with. I took my time looking for the right place and did research on many different trainers. I was a little hesitant at first because the fee structure is different than you see with most trainers. I can confidently say now though that it was the best decision I ever made. I only needed two sessions to see drastic improvements in my dog Brody, and Greg is great at checking in along the way to see how things are progressing. Brody now looks to to me for guidance in situations where he used to start getting aggressive. I couldn't have asked for a better trainer. Thank you to Greg/Bark Busters.
PermalinkKatelyn D.
11 months ago
— Hoboken, NJ
We couldn’t be happier with the service we received from our dog trainer, Greg! He was knowledgeable and dedicated to helping our Newfoundland overcome some fears, specifically with unfamiliar flooring and elevators. With his help, we can now take our pup on adventures he otherwise would have been stressed about. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a compassionate and effective dog trainer. Thanks Greg!
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