Efficient, Holistic, and Results-Oriented Dog Training in Newton, Waltham, Lexington & Surrounding Areas
Experiencing behavioral issues with your dog? Our compassionate, in-home dog training in Newton, Waltham, Lexington & Surrounding Areas empowers you to overcome challenges fast.
We teach in your home, where your dog feels the most secure. Through our focused, results-driven approach, you’ll learn how to lead and communicate clearly with your dog, so you can enjoy a calmer, happier life together.
Personalized Dog & Puppy Training
Every dog is different. That’s why we work with you to create a tailored training plan and bring our experienced trainers to your home on your schedule. Whether you’re looking for puppy training in Newton, Waltham, Lexington & Surrounding Areas or help with an older dog, we’ve got you covered!
Nurturing, Dog-Friendly Approach
We don’t rely on bribes or punishment. Our proven methods are based on respect, leadership, and trust, the core values that build lasting changes and better behavior.
A Lifetime of Support
With our Gold Service, your Bark Busters Boston Northwest trainer is a single call away and ready to help at any point in your dog’s life at no additional cost.
Common Dog Behavioral Issues We Address
Our expert puppy training, dog training, and dog behavior services in Newton, Waltham, Lexington & Surrounding Areas resolve the most challenging dog behavior issues including:
- Aggression
- Adjusting to New Home
- Barking
- Biting
- Chewing
- Destruction
- Digging
- Focus & Listening
- Housebreaking
- Improving Confidence
- Jumping
- Leash Pulling
- Marking/Peeing
- New Baby Preparation
- Obsessiveness
- Respecting Other Pets
- Running Away
- Separation Anxiety
- Sibling Rivalry – in House Tensions/ Fights
Not sure where your dog could use improvement? Take our free behavioral quiz today.
Meet Bonnie, Your Local Professional Dog Trainer
Expert In-Home Dog Training Across Newton, Lexington, Waltham, Concord & Nearby Communities
Welcome! I’m Bonnie Ober, your Bark Busters Dog Trainer and Dog Behavioral Therapist serving Newton, Lexington, Waltham, Concord, and the surrounding Boston Northwest area. My lifelong passion has always been animals, and I’ve had the joy of living and working with dogs throughout my life. I began with Bark Busters over five years ago, inspired while training my own dog with my cousin, a Bark Busters trainer in Northern California. I was amazed at the quick, life-changing results she achieved with her clients—and their dogs! That experience set me on my career path: helping dogs and their owners enjoy calmer, happier relationships at home.
I continually attend advanced training and collaborate with our international network of more than 300 Bark Busters dog trainers and behavioral therapists across the USA, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. I’ve rescued, fostered, and adopted several dogs (Husky, Beagle mix, Cocker Spaniel, Poodle mix, Terrier mix, and Lab/Newfoundland mix), giving me firsthand experience with common behavioral challenges and practical solutions that work in real homes.
Bark Busters’ natural, dog-friendly training methods deliver fast, lasting results. Many dogs who once struggled with behaviors like jumping, door charging, or poor leash manners are calm, obedient, and well-mannered by the end of the first session. Puppies can be especially challenging, so I’ll guide you through toilet training, nipping, and other common puppy behaviors to set your pup up for lifelong success.
We never use physically or mentally harsh methods, and treats are never the primary motivator. Instead, I focus on training your dog’s mind, helping them respond to calm leadership, consistency, and clear communication. I call it “training the brain, not the belly.” With our Life of Dog Support Guarantee, you get ongoing peace of mind as you apply these strategies at home.
Using techniques dogs naturally use with each other, I’ll teach you how to become the leader your dog loves, respects, and obeys. My goal is simple: make your household happy, balanced, and stress-free for both you and your dog. Whether you’ve adopted a new dog or need help with existing behaviors, I ensure every dog thrives in their home environment.
Contact me today to start your dog’s transformation in Newton, Lexington, Waltham, Concord, or the nearby Boston Northwest communities!
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Struggling With Your Dog's Behavior? We Can Help.
Does Your New Puppy Need Training?
Bringing home a new puppy is exciting—but it also comes with big responsibilities. Just like toddlers, puppies need consistent guidance to learn good behavior, build confidence, and grow into well-mannered adult dogs.
At Bark Busters Boston Northwest, we’re here to help you start off on the right paw. Our in-home puppy training is tailored to your puppy’s age, personality, and your specific goals. We work with you in your home environment, where your puppy learns best, and pace the sessions based on their development and your progress. Common puppy issues we help with:
- Potty and crate training
- Playful biting and chewing
- Barking and stealing food
- Digging and leash training
- Separation anxiety and more
You don’t have to wait—puppy training can begin just days after your pup settles in. The earlier you start, the easier it is to build trust, set boundaries, and prevent unwanted behaviors before they begin. Ready to give your puppy the best start? Let’s get started!
Is Your Dog Showing Signs of Aggression?
Dog aggression—whether directed at people, other dogs, or animals—is not a personality trait, but a learned behavior. In most cases, aggression stems from fear, insecurity, or confusion. When mixed with adrenaline and a lack of clear guidance, it can quickly escalate into dangerous situations.
At Bark Busters Boston Northwest, we believe no dog is beyond help. If your dog is showing signs of aggression, it’s critical to get support from a professional trainer. We’ll work with you in your home to identify what’s triggering your dog’s behavior and create a personalized training plan to reduce tension, build trust, and restore safety. Common forms of aggression we address:
- Aggression toward other dogs or animals
- Human-directed aggression
- Food and toy guarding
- Possessive and territorial aggression
- Resource guarding
Resource guarding—where dogs become defensive over food, toys, or space—is one of the most common issues we see, but it’s also one of the most fixable with the right approach.
Take the First Step Toward a Safer, Calmer Home
The most important thing you can do right now is prevent risky situations and seek help. Bark Busters Boston Northwest has successfully helped families resolve aggression issues. If you’re ready to feel confident and in control again, let’s get started.
Noticing Separation Anxiety in Your Dog?
If your dog barks, howls, becomes destructive, or has accidents when you leave, they may be struggling with separation anxiety. This common issue occurs when dogs feel distressed or insecure when left alone—and it can take a serious toll on both your dog and your household.
Common Signs of Separation Anxiety Include:
- Excessive barking or howling
- Chewing, digging, or destroying furniture
- Accidents in the house
- Drooling, pacing, or panting
- Clingy behavior before you leave
What You Can Do
While professional help is the most effective solution, here are three quick tips to try in the meantime:
- Create a predictable routine for meals, walks, and quiet time
- Set gentle boundaries to encourage independence
- Avoid dramatic exits and greetings
Find a Solution with Bark Busters Home Dog Training
We specialize in treating separation anxiety right where it starts—at home. Our proven methods are personalized to your dog’s behavior, temperament, and environment. If your dog struggles when you’re away, we’re here to help you restore calm and confidence. Call us today to get started.
Put a Stop to Unwanted Barking
Barking is one of the most frequent concerns we hear from dog owners in the Boston Northwest area. While barking is a natural way for dogs to communicate, excessive or nuisance barking often signals stress, insecurity, or a lack of clear boundaries—and it can quickly become a major frustration for you and your neighbors.
Why Do Dogs Bark Excessively?
Understanding why your dog barks is the first step to solving the problem. Common triggers include:
- Separation anxiety when you leave
- Visitors, delivery drivers, or passersby
- Other dogs barking nearby
- Excitement, frustration, or boredom
- Attention seeking or demanding behavior
- Startle or fear responses
- Territorial instincts
At Bark Busters Boston Northwest, we don’t just teach your dog to stop barking—we help you understand why they’re barking in the first place. Then we guide you in using calm, consistent communication your dog naturally understands to change the behavior at its root.
Get Lasting Results with Dog Behavior Training
It’s never too late to address excessive barking. Our in-home training helps you set boundaries and build trust, turning loud, chaotic moments into peaceful, manageable ones. Ready to restore calm in your home? Let’s get started.
What Makes Bark Busters Newton, Waltham, Lexington & Surrounding Areas Unique
Bark Busters is the worldwide leader of in-home dog training, helping over 1 million families and their dogs around the globe since 1989. We wholeheartedly believe in our methods and 30+ years of results. At Bark Busters Newton, Waltham, Lexington & Surrounding Areas, we clear up the miscommunication between dogs and humans at the root of many behavioral issues by teaching everyone to speak the same language – dog!
Our nurturing, dog-friendly approach teaches you, the pet parent, the same natural communication methods that dogs understand instinctively. Our efficient, results-oriented, training program prioritizes clear communication and leadership while addressing issues in the locations they occur.
This means faster, longer-lasting solutions for you and your dog.
Dogs learn best in a familiar, safe environment, free of outside distractions and disruptions. That is why we come directly to your home, on your schedule to build an effective foundation for better behavior. We work first to build an effective foundation for better behavior. We teach you how to communicate with your dog. Dogs naturally live in families and look to their family leaders for guidance, safety, and love. Most people don't know how to appeal to a dog's natural sense of leadership or communication. We teach you how to use friendly, canine leadership and to "speak dog" using your body language, voice tones, and timing so you and your dog communicate better! You will see results. You want to see a change in your dog’s behavior, preferably sooner rather than later.
Any Breed. Any Age. Any Issue. Get Started Today!
We customize our training sessions to achieve your specific goals and meet your dog’s unique needs. When you learn to "speak dog" the Bark Busters way, you get real results – and nurture positive relationships and lasting emotional bonds with your canine family member.
Our Services
Bark Buster trainers conduct the one-on-one training in your home, without the distraction of other dogs or the stress of being sent away for dog obedience training at a kennel. After learning in your home, our behavioral therapist and trainer will work with you as needed outside and around real distractions, once you and your dog are ready.
Life of Dog Support Guarantee
Bark Busters Home Dog Training provides a Life of Dog Support Guarantee that is unique in the industry. It is designed to help owners resolve their dog's behavior and obedience problems and to provide customers with the satisfaction of ongoing support and peace of mind.
Tips & Advice
We're here to help. From general dog training tips, to puppy toilet training best practices, to learning about various dog breeds we've worked with, Bark Busters offers our free tips and advice on common dog behavior problems and more.
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