Bark Busters Dakota County, Lakeville & Woodbury Reviews
Reviews
166 Reviews ★★★★★(Average 4.99 out of 5)
Clark F. .
7 days ago
— Saint Paul, MN
We seeked out dog training primarily due to our dog’s reactivity to other dogs on walks. Roxy is over 100 pounds and my wife was not comfortable walking her independently. We have reached this goal and then some. Omar is an expert and goes above and beyond to be sure you are comfortable with settings expectations for your dog. He was patient with all our questions. Roxy has come a long way as we continue to work on all the skills of an obedient dog. Omar also is making sure we have all the tools we need. The harness we were given is perfect and I have recommended it to friends.
Thank you so much for the kind words! It’s been wonderful seeing Roxy’s progress and the confidence you’ve both gained along the way. Your consistency and hard work have truly paid off. Thank you for trusting me with Roxy’s training and for the recommendation! - Omar
Tyler E.
14 days ago
— Lakeville, MN
We’ve had three training sessions with Omar so far, and the difference we’ve seen in our dogs has already been incredible. We also brought our newborn son home three weeks ago, so having better structure and communication with our dogs during such a huge transition has been especially important to us.
Since starting training, their barking has decreased significantly, they’ve adjusted really well to having our baby in the home, and they are noticeably less anxious when visitors come over—something we struggled with quite a bit before.
Omar has been great to work with. He explains what he’s doing and, more importantly, teaches us how to communicate with our dogs and continue working with them between sessions. We still have more we want to work on, but seeing this much improvement after only three sessions has been really encouraging.
We’re very happy with our experience so far and would absolutely recommend Omar to anyone looking for help with their dogs, especially families going through a major transition like bringing home a new baby.
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! It’s been a pleasure working with you and your dogs, and I’m thrilled to hear how much progress you’re already seeing. You’ve done a great job putting the training into practice between sessions, and I’m looking forward to continuing the work together. Thank you for your trust and recommendation! 😊
Colleen K.
16 days ago
— Red Wing, MN
Omar was amazing at helping us train our shar pei puppy. He gave lots of good advice on socializing and basic training. With this training, I now have a dog that is calm and confident even when strangers come into house. Omar also helped us train recall, and Im amazed to see that our under 1 year old dog has near perfect recall and I can trust him to listen in any situation.
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! It has been a pleasure working with you and watching your pup grow into such a calm, confident young dog. You’ve done an amazing job putting in the work—keep it up! 😊
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that you found our pricing reasonable and our service wonderful. We truly appreciate your trust and support! Ryanne & Omar Rubio
Betsy H. .
57 days ago
— Saint Paul, MN
Omar originally came to our house to help us teach our dog how to greet people appropriately at the door and how to handle the excessive barking at everything that passes by the front of the house.
The technique that Omar uses makes so much sense and works! We have tried multiple trainers and much to our frustration, nothing has worked like the technique that we have learned from Bark Busters!
We continue to learn new things that we can work on with our dog. We are excited to keep learning and keep teaching.
Thank you, Omar. We are so happy with the progress!
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We're thrilled to hear about the progress you've made with your dog and that the Bark Busters training techniques have made such a positive difference for your family.
Please reach out anytime you need additional guidance—we're always here to help! - Ryanne & Omar Rubio
Mark
2 months ago
— Apple Valley, MN
Omar has been great and patient guiding us in training our dogs! It’s worth the money!
Thank you for trusting us and for your recommendation—it truly means a lot to our small business. We're always here if you need us! - Omar & Ryanne Rubio
Kim L. .
3 months ago
— Apple Valley, MN
It has been a great experience for me and my dog! Omar has been so helpful in helping us understand how to train her. I would highly recommend this team if you need help with your dog!
Thank you so much for your kind words and recommendation! It was a pleasure working with you and your dog.
We're so glad Omar could help you feel more confident in your training. Thank you for trusting Bark Busters—we're always here if you need us!
– Ryanne & Omar Rubio
Sue Anderson .
8 months ago
— Saint Paul, MN
We recently hired Bark Busters to help us with our Miniature American Shepherd, Cooper, who is very reactive and has started to be aggressive toward people. We didn't know quite what to expect when Omar showed up, but I can say he more than exceeded what we hoped to accomplish on that first visit. Before he even met Cooper, he spent time with our family, listening to our concerns and then helping us understand why Cooper was behaving as he was. This insight has been a game-changer in how we interact with Cooper. And already we're seeing results. We still have a long way to go, but Omar has given us the hope that Cooper can become a calm, confident and happy dog who will bring much joy to our family. We really cannot recommend Bark Busters highly enough - especially Omar and Ryanne!
Thank you so much for your incredibly kind review. We are so glad you are seeing results and feel hopeful! It truly means a lot to us that you took the time to share your experience — we appreciate you and your support more than words can say!
Omar & Ryanne Rubio
Amy O. .
8 months ago
— Saint Paul, MN
When we adopted a second dog and were trying to integrate and train him, we quickly realized there were more issues than we could fix ourselves. I took a local weekly pet store obedience class but couldn't finish it due to our big guy's leash reactivity. I searched online and found Bark Busters, and when I talked to Ryanne she gave me hope that we could get to a better place! During our first session with Omar our whole family learned SO much, about BOTH our dogs and how to help them. I knew my money was going to be well-spent, and an investment for their lives that no other training had done for us. Since then, we've been able to walk better, greet visitors calmly at the door, and reduce anxiety - and we're just getting started. We all learn something new during every single session. I'm so grateful we found Bark Busters!
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful and detailed review. It truly means the world to us.Hearing that you’re walking more confidently, greeting visitors calmly, and seeing reduced anxiety is exactly why we do what we do. Thank you again for trusting Bark Busters and for your kind words—they genuinely mean so much!
Warmly,
Omar & Ryanne Rubio
Heather L. .
8 months ago
— Hastings, MN
Working with Omar has been an eye‑opening and genuinely transformative experience for our family. He didn’t just help us address our dog’s behavioral challenges — he helped us understand why those behaviors were happening in the first place. Omar opened our minds to a completely new way of seeing our relationship with our dog and how we communicate with her.
His calm, clear guidance gave us the confidence we needed to fully commit to helping her grow, adjust, and ultimately live in harmony with our other pets. Instead of feeling overwhelmed, we now feel empowered and connected, and we’re already seeing meaningful progress.
If you’re looking for a trainer who is knowledgeable, patient, and truly invested in helping you build a better relationship with your dog, Omar is the one. We couldn’t recommend him more.
Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful review. We’re truly grateful for your kind words and for trusting us with such an important part of your family. Your commitment to your dog’s growth and to creating harmony in your home is what makes this work so successful.
Thank you again for the recommendation and for allowing us to work alongside you.
Clark F. .
7 days ago
— Saint Paul, MN
We seeked out dog training primarily due to our dog’s reactivity to other dogs on walks. Roxy is over 100 pounds and my wife was not comfortable walking her independently. We have reached this goal and then some. Omar is an expert and goes above and beyond to be sure you are comfortable with settings expectations for your dog. He was patient with all our questions. Roxy has come a long way as we continue to work on all the skills of an obedient dog. Omar also is making sure we have all the tools we need. The harness we were given is perfect and I have recommended it to friends.
PermalinkTyler E.
14 days ago
— Lakeville, MN
We’ve had three training sessions with Omar so far, and the difference we’ve seen in our dogs has already been incredible. We also brought our newborn son home three weeks ago, so having better structure and communication with our dogs during such a huge transition has been especially important to us.
PermalinkSince starting training, their barking has decreased significantly, they’ve adjusted really well to having our baby in the home, and they are noticeably less anxious when visitors come over—something we struggled with quite a bit before.
Omar has been great to work with. He explains what he’s doing and, more importantly, teaches us how to communicate with our dogs and continue working with them between sessions. We still have more we want to work on, but seeing this much improvement after only three sessions has been really encouraging.
We’re very happy with our experience so far and would absolutely recommend Omar to anyone looking for help with their dogs, especially families going through a major transition like bringing home a new baby.
Colleen K.
16 days ago
— Red Wing, MN
Omar was amazing at helping us train our shar pei puppy. He gave lots of good advice on socializing and basic training. With this training, I now have a dog that is calm and confident even when strangers come into house. Omar also helped us train recall, and Im amazed to see that our under 1 year old dog has near perfect recall and I can trust him to listen in any situation.
PermalinkKevin M. .
25 days ago
— Rochester, MN
Wonderful with reasonable pricing
PermalinkBetsy H. .
57 days ago
— Saint Paul, MN
Omar originally came to our house to help us teach our dog how to greet people appropriately at the door and how to handle the excessive barking at everything that passes by the front of the house.
PermalinkThe technique that Omar uses makes so much sense and works! We have tried multiple trainers and much to our frustration, nothing has worked like the technique that we have learned from Bark Busters!
We continue to learn new things that we can work on with our dog. We are excited to keep learning and keep teaching.
Thank you, Omar. We are so happy with the progress!
Mike and Betsy
Please reach out anytime you need additional guidance—we're always here to help! - Ryanne & Omar Rubio
Mark
2 months ago
— Apple Valley, MN
Omar has been great and patient guiding us in training our dogs! It’s worth the money!
PermalinkKim L. .
3 months ago
— Apple Valley, MN
It has been a great experience for me and my dog! Omar has been so helpful in helping us understand how to train her. I would highly recommend this team if you need help with your dog!
PermalinkWe're so glad Omar could help you feel more confident in your training. Thank you for trusting Bark Busters—we're always here if you need us!
– Ryanne & Omar Rubio
Sue Anderson .
8 months ago
— Saint Paul, MN
We recently hired Bark Busters to help us with our Miniature American Shepherd, Cooper, who is very reactive and has started to be aggressive toward people. We didn't know quite what to expect when Omar showed up, but I can say he more than exceeded what we hoped to accomplish on that first visit. Before he even met Cooper, he spent time with our family, listening to our concerns and then helping us understand why Cooper was behaving as he was. This insight has been a game-changer in how we interact with Cooper. And already we're seeing results. We still have a long way to go, but Omar has given us the hope that Cooper can become a calm, confident and happy dog who will bring much joy to our family. We really cannot recommend Bark Busters highly enough - especially Omar and Ryanne!
PermalinkOmar & Ryanne Rubio
Amy O. .
8 months ago
— Saint Paul, MN
When we adopted a second dog and were trying to integrate and train him, we quickly realized there were more issues than we could fix ourselves. I took a local weekly pet store obedience class but couldn't finish it due to our big guy's leash reactivity. I searched online and found Bark Busters, and when I talked to Ryanne she gave me hope that we could get to a better place! During our first session with Omar our whole family learned SO much, about BOTH our dogs and how to help them. I knew my money was going to be well-spent, and an investment for their lives that no other training had done for us. Since then, we've been able to walk better, greet visitors calmly at the door, and reduce anxiety - and we're just getting started. We all learn something new during every single session. I'm so grateful we found Bark Busters!
PermalinkWarmly,
Omar & Ryanne Rubio
Heather L. .
8 months ago
— Hastings, MN
Working with Omar has been an eye‑opening and genuinely transformative experience for our family. He didn’t just help us address our dog’s behavioral challenges — he helped us understand why those behaviors were happening in the first place. Omar opened our minds to a completely new way of seeing our relationship with our dog and how we communicate with her.
PermalinkHis calm, clear guidance gave us the confidence we needed to fully commit to helping her grow, adjust, and ultimately live in harmony with our other pets. Instead of feeling overwhelmed, we now feel empowered and connected, and we’re already seeing meaningful progress.
If you’re looking for a trainer who is knowledgeable, patient, and truly invested in helping you build a better relationship with your dog, Omar is the one. We couldn’t recommend him more.
Thank you again for the recommendation and for allowing us to work alongside you.
— Ryanne & Omar
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