Bark Busters Dakota County, Lakeville & Woodbury Reviews
Reviews
153 Reviews ★★★★★(Average 4.99 out of 5)
Connor C. .
3 months ago
— Rosemount, MN
I couldn’t say enough great things about Bark Busters. Ryanne and Omar were super quick to respond to my inquiry, cleared up all my worries and confusion, with great communication and planning. Ryanne and Omar were fair and intentional when it came to the evaluation. I’d highly recommend partnering with Bark Busters, whether it is training or evaluation- stress free, friendly people and they showed my pup love and saw his potential.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re so glad our evaluation and guidance helped put your mind at ease and gave you confidence moving forward. It was a joy meeting your pup and seeing his potential, and we’re excited to help you both succeed together!
– Ryanne & Omar
Alana H. .
3 months ago
— Saint Paul, MN
Omar has been a blessing! Acquired an older dog from my parents with absolutely no training. Within 2 sessions (have more scheduled) he has taught me so much on how get my Daisy to walk without pulling. Snapping at my children or anyone else coming close to me while she’s on my lap! He also taught us how to handle our other dogs constant need to be petted and attention. Absolute game changer in our household.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that Daisy and Zeppelin are already benefiting from the sessions. It’s been a pleasure working with you, and we're excited to continue helping your household feel calmer, more balanced, and harmonious!
– Omar & Ryanne
Paul L. .
3 months ago
— Saint Paul, MN
I must tell you I was skeptical when we hired Bark Busters to help with the behavioral problems we were having with our adopted dog Cheeto. Omar came to our house and spent 4 hours with us and our dog. His patient techniques and teaching style, coupled with his vast knowledge of dog behaviors proved to be highly effective. After just one session, Cheeto is extremely well behaved and our home is a completely different place. I HIGHLY recommend Omar and Bark Busters to anyone seeking to understand your dog and that needs to learn skills to address unwanted behaviors. Well worth every penny and the best thing we ever did for Cheeto! Amazing trainer whose love for dogs and what he does shines through in amazing results!!!
Hi Paul,
Thank you for your wonderful review! I'm so glad to hear about your success with Cheeto and I'm thrilled to be a part of your journey. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you need any further support.
Best,
Omar
Zach J. .
3 months ago
— Saint Paul, MN
We reached out to Bark Busters when we were preparing our dog Ollie for a major life change—a new baby in the house. From day one, the experience exceeded our expectations.
Our trainer, was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and thoughtful in their approach. They didn’t just teach Ollie—they taught us how to communicate in a way he understands. The methods were gentle, effective, and built around trust and consistency.
What impressed us most was how tailored the training was to our home and lifestyle. It wasn’t a one-size-fits-all approach—it was a plan that respected Ollie’s personality and our family dynamics. The confidence we’ve gained as dog owners has been just as valuable as the progress Ollie has made.
Now that our baby has arrived, Ollie is calm, respectful of boundaries, and still the sweet dog we’ve always loved. We’re incredibly grateful to Bark Busters for helping make this transition so smooth.
Highly recommend for any dog owner—whether you're dealing with behavioral challenges or just want a better relationship with your pup. Worth every penny.
We truly appreciate you sharing your Bark Busters experience! It's been incredibly rewarding to witness Ollie's progress and your dedication. We wish your Family all the best and are always here if you need us.
Best, Ryanne & Omar Rubio
Kathleen M. .
3 months ago
— Saint Paul, MN
I can't say enough about working with Ryanne and Bark Busters. We have a 1 1/2 yr old and 8 yr old dogs and I contacted Bark Busters to help with overall listening, recall, walking on leash, greeting people at the door etc. I had tried other trainings like boot camps, in person training and in home training and nothing really stuck. From the very first visit, everything changed. The approach you are trained on was a game changer for me. It gave me the understanding of dog behavior that I needed, and immediately made me more confident. The follow on visits were SO helpful and were completely tailored to my dogs, their personalities and the dynamics of our household and of their relationship. I greatly appreciated Ryanne's follow up messages in between visits and her tips for things to try in the meantime. At one point, I felt like the leash training wasn't working and wanted to throw in the towel and try something else - but Ryanne gave me some videos to watch and made sure we got it figured out on the next visit. My dogs - especially the puppy -are different dogs and I have a totally different perspective on how to establish a positive training relationship with them. While not everything is perfect, I don't give up or get discouraged, we just keep working on things. I also love that the training is for the life of the dog - knowing that I'm not "starting over" if I have them come back to help with something is a huge benefit and means I'll be more likely to take advantage of it. Don't waste your time with other methods - working with Ryanne is the only way to go!!
Kathleen, thank you for your kind words! It's been a pleasure working with you and your pack. We love hearing about our clients' success stories—they make everything worthwhile. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you need any further support. Thanks again!
Best, Ryanne Rubio
Keri C. .
3 months ago
— Rosemount, MN
We had our first session with Omar and are already seeing huge results with “front door manners” in both our dogs! Can’t wait to see what comes next. Thanks Omar!
So great to hear that you're already seeing such positive changes after just one session! We’re excited to keep building on that progress—can’t wait to see how far your pups go. Keep up the great work!
Best,
Ryanne & Omar Rubio
Jesse L. .
3 months ago
— Saint Paul, MN
Omar came to our home for our sweet 7 month old golden retriever, Oskar - more than anything, we needed to understand how to teach him manners and establish boundaries, and after one session we have already noticed a change. Just a few new tools have been huge for him, and the homework is really helpful to give us a clear path forward.
We would absolutely recommend these folks to anybody who wants a well behaved pup!
Thank you so much for the kind words! We're so glad to hear that Oskar is already responding so well after just one session. It’s amazing what a few clear tools and consistent practice can do, and it sounds like you’re off to a great start. We appreciate the recommendation and can’t wait to see Oskar’s continued progress!
Best,
Ryanne & Omar Rubio
Donna A. .
3 months ago
— Lakeville, MN
Our dog, Bernie, is almost 5 years old and was out of control. Barking, not coming when called, pulling us over when we walked him and being leash aggressive. (Yikes!). We decided to get serious about Bernie's behavior and inquired about Bark Busters. We had other family dogs that were easy to live with, but we were considering re-homing Bernie if things didn't get better. We decided to work with Bark Busters.
Our trainer, Ryanne has taught us many strategies to address Bernie's issues and the results have been incredible! We found that the humans in the family needed to be trained to help Bernie become a more pleasant family dog. Having Ryanne work with us, in our home and focusing only on Bernie has made all the difference. We purchased a plan that allows us to call Ryanne anytime throughout the year! Best investment if your dog's behavior is not what you'd like it to be.
Highly recommend!!
Thank you so much for the kind and thoughtful review! It truly means a lot to Omar and me. You’ve both put in such great work with Bernie, and I’m so happy to hear how much progress you're seeing — it’s been a joy to be part of the journey.
Your commitment to Bernie has made all the difference, and I’m so glad you gave him the chance to succeed. Looking forward to continuing to support you whenever you need it!
Warmly,
Ryanne
Christine J. .
3 months ago
— Rosemount, MN
Before we met Ryanne. We were having a difficult time. We were trying to merge 2 packs into one. My mother-in-law and her dog Has moved in with us. The first few weeks went really well . Then all of a sudden the dogs decided that things weren't working right.
We started having issues river was correcting bandit. Bandit didn't want anybody by my mother-in-law. These things were starting to get beyond our control. We were very concerned about where this was headed.
But then we were introduced to this company and to Ryanne. And just a matter of a few months the dogs are doing much better. She trained us the people first taught us how to become the alphas in our packs. How to become one pack not 2. Showing the dogs we could protect ourselves we were in charge we could control things so that they could relax and just be dogs.
I have not seen these dogs be so calm and relaxed ever in my life. Things are going so great now the dogs get along .We are just one big happy pack now. Behaviors now that we've never seen before like our dogs are going into the kennels on their own just to sleep and relax they're not being told to. They dont pull on the leashes as we go for walks like they used to. The barking is more under control.
They just lay on the floor and they don't get into disagreements as they once did.
Ryanne Has been a true blessing and how everything is turned around and just it's amazing the dogs are getting along and we don't have to worry about how things are going to progress anymore. thank you so much for all you have done to help us the people understand how to communicate with our dogs and we just really appreciate you so so very much.
We cant thank you enough.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! I’m so glad I was able to help guide you and your pack through this transition. Merging two households (and two packs) can definitely be challenging, but you put in the work, stayed consistent, and it shows in the amazing progress River, Bandit, and the whole family have made.
Seeing the dogs calmer, more relaxed, and living together as one happy pack is exactly what we want for every family. I’m grateful to have been a part of your journey and so proud of all the effort you’ve put in. Thank you for trusting me to help—give the pups some extra belly rubs from me!
Connor C. .
3 months ago
— Rosemount, MN
I couldn’t say enough great things about Bark Busters. Ryanne and Omar were super quick to respond to my inquiry, cleared up all my worries and confusion, with great communication and planning. Ryanne and Omar were fair and intentional when it came to the evaluation. I’d highly recommend partnering with Bark Busters, whether it is training or evaluation- stress free, friendly people and they showed my pup love and saw his potential.
Permalink– Ryanne & Omar
Alana H. .
3 months ago
— Saint Paul, MN
Omar has been a blessing! Acquired an older dog from my parents with absolutely no training. Within 2 sessions (have more scheduled) he has taught me so much on how get my Daisy to walk without pulling. Snapping at my children or anyone else coming close to me while she’s on my lap! He also taught us how to handle our other dogs constant need to be petted and attention. Absolute game changer in our household.
Permalink– Omar & Ryanne
Paul L. .
3 months ago
— Saint Paul, MN
I must tell you I was skeptical when we hired Bark Busters to help with the behavioral problems we were having with our adopted dog Cheeto. Omar came to our house and spent 4 hours with us and our dog. His patient techniques and teaching style, coupled with his vast knowledge of dog behaviors proved to be highly effective. After just one session, Cheeto is extremely well behaved and our home is a completely different place. I HIGHLY recommend Omar and Bark Busters to anyone seeking to understand your dog and that needs to learn skills to address unwanted behaviors. Well worth every penny and the best thing we ever did for Cheeto! Amazing trainer whose love for dogs and what he does shines through in amazing results!!!
PermalinkThank you for your wonderful review! I'm so glad to hear about your success with Cheeto and I'm thrilled to be a part of your journey. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you need any further support.
Best,
Omar
Zach J. .
3 months ago
— Saint Paul, MN
We reached out to Bark Busters when we were preparing our dog Ollie for a major life change—a new baby in the house. From day one, the experience exceeded our expectations.
PermalinkOur trainer, was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and thoughtful in their approach. They didn’t just teach Ollie—they taught us how to communicate in a way he understands. The methods were gentle, effective, and built around trust and consistency.
What impressed us most was how tailored the training was to our home and lifestyle. It wasn’t a one-size-fits-all approach—it was a plan that respected Ollie’s personality and our family dynamics. The confidence we’ve gained as dog owners has been just as valuable as the progress Ollie has made.
Now that our baby has arrived, Ollie is calm, respectful of boundaries, and still the sweet dog we’ve always loved. We’re incredibly grateful to Bark Busters for helping make this transition so smooth.
Highly recommend for any dog owner—whether you're dealing with behavioral challenges or just want a better relationship with your pup. Worth every penny.
Best, Ryanne & Omar Rubio
Kathleen M. .
3 months ago
— Saint Paul, MN
I can't say enough about working with Ryanne and Bark Busters. We have a 1 1/2 yr old and 8 yr old dogs and I contacted Bark Busters to help with overall listening, recall, walking on leash, greeting people at the door etc. I had tried other trainings like boot camps, in person training and in home training and nothing really stuck. From the very first visit, everything changed. The approach you are trained on was a game changer for me. It gave me the understanding of dog behavior that I needed, and immediately made me more confident. The follow on visits were SO helpful and were completely tailored to my dogs, their personalities and the dynamics of our household and of their relationship. I greatly appreciated Ryanne's follow up messages in between visits and her tips for things to try in the meantime. At one point, I felt like the leash training wasn't working and wanted to throw in the towel and try something else - but Ryanne gave me some videos to watch and made sure we got it figured out on the next visit. My dogs - especially the puppy -are different dogs and I have a totally different perspective on how to establish a positive training relationship with them. While not everything is perfect, I don't give up or get discouraged, we just keep working on things. I also love that the training is for the life of the dog - knowing that I'm not "starting over" if I have them come back to help with something is a huge benefit and means I'll be more likely to take advantage of it. Don't waste your time with other methods - working with Ryanne is the only way to go!!
PermalinkBest, Ryanne Rubio
Keri C. .
3 months ago
— Rosemount, MN
We had our first session with Omar and are already seeing huge results with “front door manners” in both our dogs! Can’t wait to see what comes next. Thanks Omar!
PermalinkBest,
Ryanne & Omar Rubio
Jesse L. .
3 months ago
— Saint Paul, MN
Omar came to our home for our sweet 7 month old golden retriever, Oskar - more than anything, we needed to understand how to teach him manners and establish boundaries, and after one session we have already noticed a change. Just a few new tools have been huge for him, and the homework is really helpful to give us a clear path forward.
PermalinkWe would absolutely recommend these folks to anybody who wants a well behaved pup!
Best,
Ryanne & Omar Rubio
Donna A. .
3 months ago
— Lakeville, MN
Our dog, Bernie, is almost 5 years old and was out of control. Barking, not coming when called, pulling us over when we walked him and being leash aggressive. (Yikes!). We decided to get serious about Bernie's behavior and inquired about Bark Busters. We had other family dogs that were easy to live with, but we were considering re-homing Bernie if things didn't get better. We decided to work with Bark Busters.
PermalinkOur trainer, Ryanne has taught us many strategies to address Bernie's issues and the results have been incredible! We found that the humans in the family needed to be trained to help Bernie become a more pleasant family dog. Having Ryanne work with us, in our home and focusing only on Bernie has made all the difference. We purchased a plan that allows us to call Ryanne anytime throughout the year! Best investment if your dog's behavior is not what you'd like it to be.
Highly recommend!!
Your commitment to Bernie has made all the difference, and I’m so glad you gave him the chance to succeed. Looking forward to continuing to support you whenever you need it!
Warmly,
Ryanne
Christine J. .
3 months ago
— Rosemount, MN
Before we met Ryanne. We were having a difficult time. We were trying to merge 2 packs into one. My mother-in-law and her dog Has moved in with us. The first few weeks went really well . Then all of a sudden the dogs decided that things weren't working right.
PermalinkWe started having issues river was correcting bandit. Bandit didn't want anybody by my mother-in-law. These things were starting to get beyond our control. We were very concerned about where this was headed.
But then we were introduced to this company and to Ryanne. And just a matter of a few months the dogs are doing much better. She trained us the people first taught us how to become the alphas in our packs. How to become one pack not 2. Showing the dogs we could protect ourselves we were in charge we could control things so that they could relax and just be dogs.
I have not seen these dogs be so calm and relaxed ever in my life. Things are going so great now the dogs get along .We are just one big happy pack now. Behaviors now that we've never seen before like our dogs are going into the kennels on their own just to sleep and relax they're not being told to. They dont pull on the leashes as we go for walks like they used to. The barking is more under control.
They just lay on the floor and they don't get into disagreements as they once did.
Ryanne Has been a true blessing and how everything is turned around and just it's amazing the dogs are getting along and we don't have to worry about how things are going to progress anymore. thank you so much for all you have done to help us the people understand how to communicate with our dogs and we just really appreciate you so so very much.
We cant thank you enough.
Seeing the dogs calmer, more relaxed, and living together as one happy pack is exactly what we want for every family. I’m grateful to have been a part of your journey and so proud of all the effort you’ve put in. Thank you for trusting me to help—give the pups some extra belly rubs from me!
– Ryanne
Ray G.
6 months ago
— Cottage Grove, MN
Great improvement in my dog in a short time.
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