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.
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.
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.
Heather with Bark Busters Columbia North has been an absolutely incredible dog trainer for our two 4-year-old Boxers (littermates) who struggled with leash reactivity and aggression toward other dogs. We had tried other training programs with little progress, but Heather’s calm, confident approach and the Bark Busters methodology made a difference from the very first session.
She took the time to understand our dogs’ behavior, our home environment, and our daily routine, then gave us practical tools to correct barking, lunging, pulling, and territorial aggression—without using harsh methods. Walks are now calmer, our dogs are more relaxed and responsive, and we finally feel confident handling two strong, reactive Boxers on leash.
Heather is patient, knowledgeable, and truly invested in helping both dogs and owners succeed. If you’re looking for expert dog training in Columbia, especially for leash reactivity, aggression, or multiple-dog behavior issues, I highly recommend Heather and Bark Busters. The transformation has been life-changing for our family and our dogs.
Love Heather at Bark Busters! I've had training for previous dogs by someone else and they were good, but I LOVE Heather's techniques. Actually quite surprising and effective!
And I'm pretty picky too. I don't like the harsh techniques of some of the other trainers I've looked at in the past. (Ps...This is for an 11 week old aussie and I bought the year package).
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!
We highly recommend Heather with Bark Busters! She is a pleasure to work with to train our Roxie Lynn. She tailored our plan to fit the needs of our family. We went from a hyper puppy to a well behaved member of our family! We have learned so much about nutritional needs and animal behavior with her for our girl.
Heather was very professional and her directions were clear and obtainable. I seen progress right away with Molly and Oliver. We even have videos that she sent to us as references.
I had my first meeting with Heather today and she was so great with the three of my dogs. Even after just one session I think they were already getting a hang of the exercises we were working on. She was very patient with us and a great teacher. I’m really looking forward to our future visits so I can see them continue to improve! Highly recommend!
Heather is an amazing dog trainer. She’s knows all the right tricks and within an hour has me feel more at ease with my pet and his training. Without her, I don’t know where I would be right now. Highly recommend bark busters as they know all the right secrets!
MCKELLE P.
24 days ago
— Rock Hill, SC
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.
PermalinkMATTHEW V.
24 days ago
— Lancaster, SC
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.
PermalinkHeather 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.
CASSIDY B.
24 days ago
— Columbia, SC
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.
PermalinkCOREY A.
24 days ago
— Blythewood, SC
Heather with Bark Busters Columbia North has been an absolutely incredible dog trainer for our two 4-year-old Boxers (littermates) who struggled with leash reactivity and aggression toward other dogs. We had tried other training programs with little progress, but Heather’s calm, confident approach and the Bark Busters methodology made a difference from the very first session.
PermalinkShe took the time to understand our dogs’ behavior, our home environment, and our daily routine, then gave us practical tools to correct barking, lunging, pulling, and territorial aggression—without using harsh methods. Walks are now calmer, our dogs are more relaxed and responsive, and we finally feel confident handling two strong, reactive Boxers on leash.
Heather is patient, knowledgeable, and truly invested in helping both dogs and owners succeed. If you’re looking for expert dog training in Columbia, especially for leash reactivity, aggression, or multiple-dog behavior issues, I highly recommend Heather and Bark Busters. The transformation has been life-changing for our family and our dogs.
DAWN B.
24 days ago
— Lexington, SC
Love Heather at Bark Busters! I've had training for previous dogs by someone else and they were good, but I LOVE Heather's techniques. Actually quite surprising and effective!
PermalinkAnd I'm pretty picky too. I don't like the harsh techniques of some of the other trainers I've looked at in the past. (Ps...This is for an 11 week old aussie and I bought the year package).
KATHY J.
24 days ago
— York, SC
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!
PermalinkJENNIFER B.
2 months ago
— Lexington, SC
We highly recommend Heather with Bark Busters! She is a pleasure to work with to train our Roxie Lynn. She tailored our plan to fit the needs of our family. We went from a hyper puppy to a well behaved member of our family! We have learned so much about nutritional needs and animal behavior with her for our girl.
PermalinkBARBARA H.
5 months ago
— Prosperity, SC
Heather was very professional and her directions were clear and obtainable. I seen progress right away with Molly and Oliver. We even have videos that she sent to us as references.
PermalinkANNA ELISE O.
6 months ago
— Columbia, SC
I had my first meeting with Heather today and she was so great with the three of my dogs. Even after just one session I think they were already getting a hang of the exercises we were working on. She was very patient with us and a great teacher. I’m really looking forward to our future visits so I can see them continue to improve! Highly recommend!
PermalinkCADENCE R.
7 months ago
— Lancaster, SC
Heather is an amazing dog trainer. She’s knows all the right tricks and within an hour has me feel more at ease with my pet and his training. Without her, I don’t know where I would be right now. Highly recommend bark busters as they know all the right secrets!
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