Ryan gave us results with both of our dogs the very first day!! We were struggling with new people entering our home and not getting barked at or bombarded with jumping and aggression!He gave us skills that worked right out the gate! We also have been able to take them on walks without fear of barking at other dogs or the constant pulling!! The skills we have learned are invaluable and has made all of us much happier humans and pups!!
I hired Bark Busters 12 years ago, and my dog passed away in 2024, but I wanted to leave a second review after all this time. After I learned to speak his language, Maxx and I had many peaceful years and he lived a happy life. The skills Ryan taught me are so valuable, and continue to positively affect my life. I am not afraid when I encounter dogs in the world and am teaching my daughter the right way to act to avoid issues with them. I still believe hiring Bark Busters was the best decision and worth every penny.
My dogs weren't necessarily "problem dogs" but we did have some small issues that could be super annoying. Because our second dog was a pandemic puppy and he had never known life without someone in the house (and had some anxiety issues) I had thought about getting some dog training, but wasn't ready to commit because of the cost of everything. Well, we were able to see the results of Ryan's first session with a dog-friend, and the difference in that dog's behavior encouraged me to pull the plug. I am SO glad I did! Our first session went really well. The dogs responded well and we were able to learn techniques that are easy to follow through on. However, it was our second session that blew me away! In just one hour I went from thinking I'd always have my two dogs pulling on their leashes, to being able to walk both dogs on a loose leash and have them remain at my side or behind me. I was STUNNED! and SO excited! There's no secret product or crazy voodoo, Ryan just teaches you how to communicate clearly with your dog (and all dogs). I am so excited. Other benefits that we've seen is that our puppy who was anxious around all strangers has calmed down significantly and both dogs actually pay attention to me when I give them commands.
I can't recommend Ryan and his services enough!
Ryan provided us with a wealth of information and resources. First, he taught us a foundation for successful communication with our pup. Then, we saw immediate change once Ryan began to implement his techniques. Overall, we're very grateful and I would highly recommend!
Ryan is amazing! Within one session our 10 month old puppy was a different dog. We had tried many months of puppy school with a different type of training and it never worked. We had problems with jumping, mouthing, leash pulling, begging at the table, getting on furniture, chasing the cat etc. and unless I had a stash of hot dogs on hand she wouldn't do what I wanted. The Bark Busters approach is totally different and works immediately! Ryan is wonderful at explaining the principles and practices, demonstrating them and teaching you how to do it. It's very straight forward and easy to do. I am truly amazed at how wonderful our puppy is now! Worth every penny.
Ryan is great. My dog Thunder is already realizing he is not in charge but a loved and welcome underling between me and him. He is changing positively and quickly even after the initial visit. Ryan took time to work at Thunder's problems over jumping, nipping, lunging and not obeying. Thunder was very responsive to Ryan and we are now on the right track to happy dog and owner. Thank you
Ryan is a MIRACLE WORKER! Our older dog, Misty, was born on the streets of Oman in the Middle East. She was physically abused and abandoned. Her only interaction with other dogs was to be aggressive and fight. We got a new puppy, Theodore, and wanted to make sure to introduce them properly, as we feared Misty would continue to be anxious and aggressive towards him. Ryan taught us how to speak our dog’s language in a matter of minutes, and we couldn’t be happier with the results! Misty is now playful and comfortable with Theodore after years of never getting along with other dogs. Like I said before, Ryan is a MIRACLE WORKER!
Thank you Ryan you gave our dog Bandit the opportunity to remain in our home. We had about given up on him as his barking was a real problem for us. We contacted another trainer who came to our house to demonstrate their methods of training. They tried a bark collar and our dog got zapped and was terrified. We decided that we could not subject our pet to that so decided we would try to live with his behavior. When I ran across the ad for Bark Stoppers i could not believe that he could reform our Bandit but after the first visit and three weeks ro practice Bandit was so much easier to be around and the barking was about 90 percent improved . What a difference ! The next visit Ryan worked with us on how to make Bandit fun to walk with. Thanks Ryan your teaching was well worth what we spent.
Jim Meyer
Huey Has come a long way in just 2 short lessons. Ryan has given me the tools to make walking a joy, not a struggle. Huey Listens and respects me, the key to the success of all our training now is that we have got me trained, so i can work with Huey to accomplish our goals!
Ryan has been amazing. The change in both our dogs after just one visit has been amazing, and continue improving with the techniques Ryan has taught us. Ryan has been great at teaching myself and my wife about how dogs communicate, understand, and react. We had two dogs that couldn't be left alone or taken into public and now are on their way to thriving in both areas!
Kelly K.
5 months ago
— Colorado Springs, CO
Ryan gave us results with both of our dogs the very first day!! We were struggling with new people entering our home and not getting barked at or bombarded with jumping and aggression!He gave us skills that worked right out the gate! We also have been able to take them on walks without fear of barking at other dogs or the constant pulling!! The skills we have learned are invaluable and has made all of us much happier humans and pups!!
PermalinkAndrea J.
5 months ago
— Colorado Springs, CO
I hired Bark Busters 12 years ago, and my dog passed away in 2024, but I wanted to leave a second review after all this time. After I learned to speak his language, Maxx and I had many peaceful years and he lived a happy life. The skills Ryan taught me are so valuable, and continue to positively affect my life. I am not afraid when I encounter dogs in the world and am teaching my daughter the right way to act to avoid issues with them. I still believe hiring Bark Busters was the best decision and worth every penny.
PermalinkHKrih S.
4 years ago
— Colorado Springs, CO
My dogs weren't necessarily "problem dogs" but we did have some small issues that could be super annoying. Because our second dog was a pandemic puppy and he had never known life without someone in the house (and had some anxiety issues) I had thought about getting some dog training, but wasn't ready to commit because of the cost of everything. Well, we were able to see the results of Ryan's first session with a dog-friend, and the difference in that dog's behavior encouraged me to pull the plug. I am SO glad I did! Our first session went really well. The dogs responded well and we were able to learn techniques that are easy to follow through on. However, it was our second session that blew me away! In just one hour I went from thinking I'd always have my two dogs pulling on their leashes, to being able to walk both dogs on a loose leash and have them remain at my side or behind me. I was STUNNED! and SO excited! There's no secret product or crazy voodoo, Ryan just teaches you how to communicate clearly with your dog (and all dogs). I am so excited. Other benefits that we've seen is that our puppy who was anxious around all strangers has calmed down significantly and both dogs actually pay attention to me when I give them commands.
PermalinkI can't recommend Ryan and his services enough!
Therese P.
7 years ago
— Colorado Springs, CO
Ryan provided us with a wealth of information and resources. First, he taught us a foundation for successful communication with our pup. Then, we saw immediate change once Ryan began to implement his techniques. Overall, we're very grateful and I would highly recommend!
PermalinkKristin A.
7 years ago
— Colorado Springs, CO
Ryan is amazing! Within one session our 10 month old puppy was a different dog. We had tried many months of puppy school with a different type of training and it never worked. We had problems with jumping, mouthing, leash pulling, begging at the table, getting on furniture, chasing the cat etc. and unless I had a stash of hot dogs on hand she wouldn't do what I wanted. The Bark Busters approach is totally different and works immediately! Ryan is wonderful at explaining the principles and practices, demonstrating them and teaching you how to do it. It's very straight forward and easy to do. I am truly amazed at how wonderful our puppy is now! Worth every penny.
Permalinkjesse s.
7 years ago
— Westcliffe, CO
Ryan is great. My dog Thunder is already realizing he is not in charge but a loved and welcome underling between me and him. He is changing positively and quickly even after the initial visit. Ryan took time to work at Thunder's problems over jumping, nipping, lunging and not obeying. Thunder was very responsive to Ryan and we are now on the right track to happy dog and owner. Thank you
PermalinkColleen N.
7 years ago
— Colorado Springs, CO
Ryan is a MIRACLE WORKER! Our older dog, Misty, was born on the streets of Oman in the Middle East. She was physically abused and abandoned. Her only interaction with other dogs was to be aggressive and fight. We got a new puppy, Theodore, and wanted to make sure to introduce them properly, as we feared Misty would continue to be anxious and aggressive towards him. Ryan taught us how to speak our dog’s language in a matter of minutes, and we couldn’t be happier with the results! Misty is now playful and comfortable with Theodore after years of never getting along with other dogs. Like I said before, Ryan is a MIRACLE WORKER!
PermalinkJim and Nancy M.
8 years ago
— Canon City, CO
Thank you Ryan you gave our dog Bandit the opportunity to remain in our home. We had about given up on him as his barking was a real problem for us. We contacted another trainer who came to our house to demonstrate their methods of training. They tried a bark collar and our dog got zapped and was terrified. We decided that we could not subject our pet to that so decided we would try to live with his behavior. When I ran across the ad for Bark Stoppers i could not believe that he could reform our Bandit but after the first visit and three weeks ro practice Bandit was so much easier to be around and the barking was about 90 percent improved . What a difference ! The next visit Ryan worked with us on how to make Bandit fun to walk with. Thanks Ryan your teaching was well worth what we spent.
PermalinkJim Meyer
Craig W.
8 years ago
— Colorado Springs, CO
Huey Has come a long way in just 2 short lessons. Ryan has given me the tools to make walking a joy, not a struggle. Huey Listens and respects me, the key to the success of all our training now is that we have got me trained, so i can work with Huey to accomplish our goals!
PermalinkChris A.
8 years ago
— Colorado Springs, CO
Ryan has been amazing. The change in both our dogs after just one visit has been amazing, and continue improving with the techniques Ryan has taught us. Ryan has been great at teaching myself and my wife about how dogs communicate, understand, and react. We had two dogs that couldn't be left alone or taken into public and now are on their way to thriving in both areas!
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