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Are you experiencing behavioral issues with your dog? Our dog-friendly training methods can help you overcome these issues quickly. We train in your home where you and your dog are most comfortable. With our efficient, results-oriented training program, you can achieve the communication and leadership you want with your dog.
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Common Dog Behavioral Issues We Address:
- 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 Ryanne & Omar, Your Certified Dog Trainers

Home Dog Training in Lakeville, Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Woodbury and Greater Dakota County region
Is your dog driving you bonkers?
Newsflash! Your dog doesn't speak English, they speak DOG!
If you don't speak their language, things can get lost in translation. Miscommunication is often the root of problems between owners and their dogs. But don't worry, we can help!
Hi, we're Ryanne & Omar Rubio, your friendly neighborhood Dog Behavioral Therapists and Trainers!
We're passionate about helping dogs and their humans live their best lives together. We take the time to get to know you and your furry family member so we can create a training plan that works for everyone. We come right to your home, where your dog is most comfortable and where most behavioral issues happen.
We'll help you become a leader by teaching you how to use patience and the 4 C's: Calmness, Confidence, Consistency, and Communication.
We've been working with clients in Lakeville, Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Rosemount, Farmington, Woodbury and throughout the Dakota County region for years! Whether your dog is showing aggression, has separation anxiety, is fighting with other pets, or just needs some basic obedience training, we're here for you!
We use simple, effective, and kind techniques (no shock collars or harsh punishments) that work with your dog's natural instincts. You'll see a difference in your dog's behavior after just one lesson! We'll help you build trust, respect, and a stronger bond with your dog.
We're trained and certified Dog Trainers and Behavioral Therapists, and we're always learning new things. We're also certified through the American Kennel Club (AKC) as Canine Good Citizen Evaluators.
We can help you train your dog. Any Breed. Any Age. Any Issue. If you're having trouble with your dog's behavior or just want to get your puppy started on the right paw, contact us today!
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Is Your Dog Aggressively Resource Guarding?
Resource guarding is one of the most common forms of aggression we see in Dakota County, Lakeville & Woodbury. This is when a dog becomes aggressive, or sometimes called protective or territorial, when guarding a high-value item. Basically, your dog is attempting to assert their ownership over something important to them - toy, bed, treat, food, water, or even a favorite human.
Aggression, of any kind, whether directed towards humans or other animals is not a personality type, it’s a learned behavior. Most often aggression is caused by fear, which mixed with adrenaline and inappropriate education can be a recipe for danger. At Bark Busters Dakota County, Lakeville & Woodbury we firmly believe that no dog is beyond help.
If your dog exhibits any form of aggressive behavior, like resource guarding, it’s important to get the help of a professional. We can help you assess the root cause of your dog’s behavior and help you implement strategies to resolve the issues.
And, in the meantime, the most important thing you can do to help your dog is to prevent situations that may lead to aggressive behavior. Make sure your dog's basic needs are being met. Manage your dog’s exposure to problem situations. Prevention is always the best precaution.
If you’re struggling with your dog’s resource guarding, we're here to help! We have extensive experience working with dog owners to help resolve their dog's resource guarding.

Does My New Puppy Need Training?
Puppies need guidance to learn good manners and develop a pleasant nature – after all, they are very similar to infants and toddlers. They require more time and attention for housetraining, socialization, feeding, and entertainment than adult dogs – not a commitment to be taken lightly.
There’s no one-size-fits-all solution when training your new puppy, but Bark Busters Dakota County, Lakeville & Woodbury can help build a basic foundation of trust and respect in a safe and nurturing environment, including crate training, potty training, and leash training your puppy.
Bark Busters Dakota County, Lakeville & Woodbury gives you everything you need to successfully train your puppy at home, including how best to deal with the many common problems that occur in the first six months like:
- Chewing
- Playful Biting
- Barking
- Food Stealing
- Digging
- Potty Training
- Separation Anxiety
Training can start a few days after your puppy has settled into their new home. Early, consistent training means establishing leadership traits that are key to managing your dog’s behavior. Ready to get started?
Let's Get Started!
Connect with us Call 1-877-500-BARK (2275)or enter your zip code.
What Makes Bark Busters Dakota County, Lakeville & Woodbury 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 Dakota County, Lakeville & Woodbury, 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.
Professional Dog Training Near You!
Servicing: Afton, Apple Valley, Bay City, Beldenville, Burnsville, Byron, Cannon Falls, Castle Rock, Cottage Grove, Dennison, Dundas, Eagan, Elko New Market, Ellendale, Ellsworth, Faribault, Farmington, Goodhue, Hager City, Hampton, Hastings, Hudson, Inver Grove Heights, Kenyon, Lakeland, Lakeville, Lonsdale, Medford, Mendota, Nerstrand, Newport, Northfield, Oakdale, Oronoco, Owatonna, Pine Island, Prescott, Randolph, Red Wing, River Falls, Rochester, Rosemount, Saint Paul, Saint Paul Park, South Saint Paul, Vermillion, Wanamingo, Waseca, Webster, Welch, West St. Paul, Woodbury, Zumbrota
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