Within my first lesson with Scott, my terrier daschund mix went from aggression & resource guarding towards everyone (but me) to a much more relaxed dog that no longer lunges, nips and barks at others! It's the closest thing to a miracle, but it's based in science so I am sure it can work for you too. I learned what my dog needed from me and began speaking her language with positive changes immediately seen. The program does take regular effort but like anything, you can build new habits quickly when you see them paying off.
Scott is easy to work with and teaches in a learn-by-doing method as well as providing clear verbal and written education.
This process has been extremely positive for me and my dog. I know she will never be a chill "brewery" dog, but she is so much more relaxed and I now have the tools to keep her feeling safe and not stressed.
Scott was great! He quickly identified what my six month old puppy needed to control his jumping up on people when they come into the house, how to best handle common distractions while out walking, and the best way to help with separation anxiety. He provided easy to follow next steps/homework for Wally and I to work on until our next lesson. Would recommend Bark Busters and Scott!
Where do I even start with this review! We contacted Bark Busters to help with our two young pitbulls who both deal with fear/reactivity and stranger danger, especially at our house (they bark and freak out at approaching visitors and it became a problem). We were put in contact with Scott and he came to our home to help us start to tackle these things in person in the environment that the trouble was happening. In the very first hour of training, we were not only taught about the basis of the behaviors and the animal psychology behind it, but also given highly effective communication skills and tools to use to immediately address the problem areas. We practiced these skills indoors with each dog, where seeing immediate behavior change felt like such a relief. We were then given practice and homework to continue reinforcing the new boundaries at home, which we have continued happily. I have noticed such a massive change in my dog's behavior, including in ways completely unrelated to the initial problem areas. He is calmer on car rides, more relaxed in public settings, and pays more attention to my communication and body language in our daily life. The basis of all of this was Scott teaching me how to use my body and my voice to tell my dog that he's safe, that I am in charge, and that I expect certain good behaviors. I was so afraid that a trainer would tell me to make my dog a submissive obedient robot, or tell me I had to stop being ridiculous and playful with my dog, or that I had to use physical force to fix these things. None of that was true. Scott is a dog dad too, and a major dog lover. He taught us communication skills that still allow us to have the loving, goofy relationship that we want with our pets while enforcing boundaries that make all of our lives easier. Scott is a great teacher and his ethos around dog behavior and training are kind, loving, and based in a real understanding of dog psychology. I am so thankful we found Bark Busters!! I have much more confident, calm dogs after just a few weeks of this new learning and I feel like I have the tools I need to continue being the dog mama that they need.
Scott was awesome! Our dog is anxious around new people and doesn’t listen to us when we tell him no. Just in our first session Scott was able to give us tools to fix these. Within that first hour we were able to correct our dog on a lot of his issues.
Scott was incredible. I cannot believe how quickly Milo responded to his techniques. He usually loses his marbles and barks and gets defensive over everyone, but after 15 minutes of Scott being present he was sitting at his feet being his buddy and loved him. I have seen my dog do this with anyone. I recommend him beyond words!!!
We just had our second training session with Bark Busters, and within 10 minutes, Elly was walking on leash at our side. He gave us some tips to handle barking across fences at dogs as well! We're super happy with the training, and Elly's barking has become much better and so much easier and simpler to manage. Guests can come in without fear of getting barked at for 10 minutes while we try to calm Elly down.
We have two dogs: a 6.5-year-old, 80-pound Black Lab mix, and an almost-1-year-old Corgi mix. The lab mix has always been pretty good inside, but we got her right before COVID started. Whenever the door opens, she freaks out and barks at and jumps all over whoever is coming in. Outside, she cannot be trusted off a leash, because she will just literally run away and come back when she feels like it. The Corgi mix is a sweet guy, but we got our first notice from our HOA that we have a nuisance dog. He has been incessantly barking in the hallway when we're out of the house. Walking them together is a nightmare because they both zip off in different directions, and you become an acrobat trying to manage the leashes. We attended initial 8-week training sessions at PetSmart with both of them, and they can sit and lay down, but anything more than that is wishful thinking, and a sit/stay does not really translate into actual obedience. Scott helped us fix almost all of that in about 90 minutes. Scott's approach is to talk to dogs like you're a dog. To get their attention, you basically growl at them and imitate (!) snapping at them if necessary (I want to emphasize that there is no physical punishment for the dogs), assert leadership, and then, when they are doing the right thing, talk to them sweetly. My husband and I love this because it's so simple and consistent. We don't have to remember when to use "stay" vs "wait." Which hand signal do we use for this command vs that command? It's "bah!" and "gooood!" The first session was all indoor behavior, and since then we've had two sets of friends over and gotten the lab calmed in about 2 min vs 10 before. The corgi is much less growly/barky about hallway noises. Since we did leash training in the second session, both dogs follow respectfully on walks. Like, it was a near instant improvement. It's not perfect, but with the lab it's gonna take some time because she's had 6 years of thinking she's the boss! But the technique is so simple that it's easy to apply to new situations. The lab likes to jump up to steal food from the counter at my dad's house. A few "bah!"s with follow-up "gooood"s and that stopped cold after 5 years of it being a habit, and we didn't need to leash her the entire time we were there! It's expensive, but the speed at which we've seen improvement has made it very worth it, and knowing we can call Scott for any stuff that comes up in the future makes the price easier to handle. For example, we're hoping just the general increased respect/deference from the lab mix will allow us to eventually let her off leash, but if it doesn't, we know we can call to address that directly. Highly recommend Scott and BarkBusters!
Basahhhh! We now speak dog! Thanks so much to Scott for helping us with Penny’s issues. In just a short amount of time we became head of the house instead of her. We highly recommend Scott and his methods of training!
Baahhh! Scott taught us to speak “dog”. We were amazed at how fast she learned that she was no longer in charge of the house. We were so impressed with Scott and how patient he was with us. Highly recommend!
"Bahhh." Now that I have your attention—let’s talk about Scott!
Scott is an exceptional dog trainer whose passion and genuine care shine through in every interaction. He goes above and beyond to ensure both you and your dog are set up for long-term success, tailoring his approach to meet you exactly where you are in your journey. His calm, confident presence creates a supportive space, and his ability to explain techniques in a down-to-earth, approachable way makes learning feel natural and empowering.
What truly sets Scott apart is how deeply he cares—not just about the training itself, but about how things unfold over time. I feel equipped and inspired to stay consistent and connect with my dog in her own language. And knowing that Scott is always open to helping me fine-tune things if challenges arise gives me so much peace of mind. Thank you so much!
Suzie Ellison .
16 days ago
— Golden, CO
Highly recommend the training and the trainer.
PermalinkWithin my first lesson with Scott, my terrier daschund mix went from aggression & resource guarding towards everyone (but me) to a much more relaxed dog that no longer lunges, nips and barks at others! It's the closest thing to a miracle, but it's based in science so I am sure it can work for you too. I learned what my dog needed from me and began speaking her language with positive changes immediately seen. The program does take regular effort but like anything, you can build new habits quickly when you see them paying off.
Scott is easy to work with and teaches in a learn-by-doing method as well as providing clear verbal and written education.
This process has been extremely positive for me and my dog. I know she will never be a chill "brewery" dog, but she is so much more relaxed and I now have the tools to keep her feeling safe and not stressed.
Marilyn
49 days ago
— Denver, Colorado
Scott was great! He quickly identified what my six month old puppy needed to control his jumping up on people when they come into the house, how to best handle common distractions while out walking, and the best way to help with separation anxiety. He provided easy to follow next steps/homework for Wally and I to work on until our next lesson. Would recommend Bark Busters and Scott!
PermalinkAlly P.
2 months ago
— Golden, CO
Where do I even start with this review! We contacted Bark Busters to help with our two young pitbulls who both deal with fear/reactivity and stranger danger, especially at our house (they bark and freak out at approaching visitors and it became a problem). We were put in contact with Scott and he came to our home to help us start to tackle these things in person in the environment that the trouble was happening. In the very first hour of training, we were not only taught about the basis of the behaviors and the animal psychology behind it, but also given highly effective communication skills and tools to use to immediately address the problem areas. We practiced these skills indoors with each dog, where seeing immediate behavior change felt like such a relief. We were then given practice and homework to continue reinforcing the new boundaries at home, which we have continued happily. I have noticed such a massive change in my dog's behavior, including in ways completely unrelated to the initial problem areas. He is calmer on car rides, more relaxed in public settings, and pays more attention to my communication and body language in our daily life. The basis of all of this was Scott teaching me how to use my body and my voice to tell my dog that he's safe, that I am in charge, and that I expect certain good behaviors. I was so afraid that a trainer would tell me to make my dog a submissive obedient robot, or tell me I had to stop being ridiculous and playful with my dog, or that I had to use physical force to fix these things. None of that was true. Scott is a dog dad too, and a major dog lover. He taught us communication skills that still allow us to have the loving, goofy relationship that we want with our pets while enforcing boundaries that make all of our lives easier. Scott is a great teacher and his ethos around dog behavior and training are kind, loving, and based in a real understanding of dog psychology. I am so thankful we found Bark Busters!! I have much more confident, calm dogs after just a few weeks of this new learning and I feel like I have the tools I need to continue being the dog mama that they need.
PermalinkDylan S.
2 months ago
— Denver, CO
Scott was awesome! Our dog is anxious around new people and doesn’t listen to us when we tell him no. Just in our first session Scott was able to give us tools to fix these. Within that first hour we were able to correct our dog on a lot of his issues.
PermalinkAllison D.
3 months ago
— Arvada, CO
Scott was incredible. I cannot believe how quickly Milo responded to his techniques. He usually loses his marbles and barks and gets defensive over everyone, but after 15 minutes of Scott being present he was sitting at his feet being his buddy and loved him. I have seen my dog do this with anyone. I recommend him beyond words!!!
PermalinkJonathan B.
3 months ago
— Denver, CO
We just had our second training session with Bark Busters, and within 10 minutes, Elly was walking on leash at our side. He gave us some tips to handle barking across fences at dogs as well! We're super happy with the training, and Elly's barking has become much better and so much easier and simpler to manage. Guests can come in without fear of getting barked at for 10 minutes while we try to calm Elly down.
PermalinkNatalie S.
4 months ago
— Denver, CO
We have two dogs: a 6.5-year-old, 80-pound Black Lab mix, and an almost-1-year-old Corgi mix. The lab mix has always been pretty good inside, but we got her right before COVID started. Whenever the door opens, she freaks out and barks at and jumps all over whoever is coming in. Outside, she cannot be trusted off a leash, because she will just literally run away and come back when she feels like it. The Corgi mix is a sweet guy, but we got our first notice from our HOA that we have a nuisance dog. He has been incessantly barking in the hallway when we're out of the house. Walking them together is a nightmare because they both zip off in different directions, and you become an acrobat trying to manage the leashes. We attended initial 8-week training sessions at PetSmart with both of them, and they can sit and lay down, but anything more than that is wishful thinking, and a sit/stay does not really translate into actual obedience. Scott helped us fix almost all of that in about 90 minutes. Scott's approach is to talk to dogs like you're a dog. To get their attention, you basically growl at them and imitate (!) snapping at them if necessary (I want to emphasize that there is no physical punishment for the dogs), assert leadership, and then, when they are doing the right thing, talk to them sweetly. My husband and I love this because it's so simple and consistent. We don't have to remember when to use "stay" vs "wait." Which hand signal do we use for this command vs that command? It's "bah!" and "gooood!" The first session was all indoor behavior, and since then we've had two sets of friends over and gotten the lab calmed in about 2 min vs 10 before. The corgi is much less growly/barky about hallway noises. Since we did leash training in the second session, both dogs follow respectfully on walks. Like, it was a near instant improvement. It's not perfect, but with the lab it's gonna take some time because she's had 6 years of thinking she's the boss! But the technique is so simple that it's easy to apply to new situations. The lab likes to jump up to steal food from the counter at my dad's house. A few "bah!"s with follow-up "gooood"s and that stopped cold after 5 years of it being a habit, and we didn't need to leash her the entire time we were there! It's expensive, but the speed at which we've seen improvement has made it very worth it, and knowing we can call Scott for any stuff that comes up in the future makes the price easier to handle. For example, we're hoping just the general increased respect/deference from the lab mix will allow us to eventually let her off leash, but if it doesn't, we know we can call to address that directly. Highly recommend Scott and BarkBusters!
PermalinkTracey H.
4 months ago
— Arvada, CO
Basahhhh! We now speak dog! Thanks so much to Scott for helping us with Penny’s issues. In just a short amount of time we became head of the house instead of her. We highly recommend Scott and his methods of training!
PermalinkTracey H.
4 months ago
— Denver, Colorado
Baahhh! Scott taught us to speak “dog”. We were amazed at how fast she learned that she was no longer in charge of the house. We were so impressed with Scott and how patient he was with us. Highly recommend!
PermalinkShannon M.
5 months ago
— Westminster, CO
"Bahhh." Now that I have your attention—let’s talk about Scott!
PermalinkScott is an exceptional dog trainer whose passion and genuine care shine through in every interaction. He goes above and beyond to ensure both you and your dog are set up for long-term success, tailoring his approach to meet you exactly where you are in your journey. His calm, confident presence creates a supportive space, and his ability to explain techniques in a down-to-earth, approachable way makes learning feel natural and empowering.
What truly sets Scott apart is how deeply he cares—not just about the training itself, but about how things unfold over time. I feel equipped and inspired to stay consistent and connect with my dog in her own language. And knowing that Scott is always open to helping me fine-tune things if challenges arise gives me so much peace of mind. Thank you so much!
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