I have never seen such a quick response to training before, within an hour both pups were behaving noticeably better. My level of stress about having people in my house with my territorial pup is way lower.
We contacted Scott when our dog began having aggression towards her brother and other dogs when it came to resource guarding. Scott was completely amazing and has truly given us the tools to not only manage the problem but to actively improve both of our dogs’ behavior. He talked us through his methods even before we had to officially hire him, giving us all of the information upfront. We would highly recommend letting Scott and his team improve your dogs behavior!
I have been having reactivity issues with my shepherd mix Gizmo that have been worsening for the last few months. I have tried another dog training company in Denver in the past who came to my house and tried to sell me expensive e-collars and prong collars, without actually helping my dog's behavior. So, I was hesitant to spend money for another dog trainer, but Scott and BarkBusters has been worth every penny! What I love about Scott's approach is he teaches you how to communicate with your dog, and how to understand your dog's behavior so you can correct it. He has helped me build a new relationship with Gizmo, one in which he respects, trusts, and listens to me. The training tools that Scott provides (at no extra cost) are simple, easy to use, and cruelty free. After even just ONE session with Scott I could already see a change in Gizmo! Any dog parent of a reactive dog knows how difficult it is and how much anxiety it can produce (for both you and your pup), and for the first time in months I felt hopeful that change would actually be possible. So far Gizmo has made amazing strides with the help of Scott - he no longer leash pulls, he no longer has ball aggression, he doesn't bark when he hears a knock on the door, and his reactivity towards dogs on walks has significantly decreased. It is because he doesn't feel the need to be scared or protective, since he now views me as the pack leader when previously it was the other way around. I have a totally new understanding of relationship dynamics and dog behavior, which has been the key to having successful results so quickly. I am eternally grateful to Scott for what he's done for Gizmo and I, and it is so awesome knowing that if I ever need anything he is just a phone call away and will come for follow-up visits as needed for life!
Scott is a great trainer.
Our dog Velma is a rescue that is anxious and all bark no bite. When we first got her, should would bark her head off at every new person that came into the house, absolutely no way to calm her.
Since working with Scott, we have learned several tips and tricks to get her to be more calm and welcoming towards guests. We have been able to have little get togethers and family stay over with no problems now.
Before, on walks, it was so hard to walk her. She was nonstop barking and whining and we could not get control of her. It made me not want to walk her at all.
Now walking has been so much easier.There is still a lot work that needs to be done with walks but walks are no longer a battle. I know what to do in order to gain that control and her focus, making the walk stress free.
We appreciate Scott’s support during this entire journey. With this lifetime training, we know we have the support from Scott.
Scott immediately helped with my dog’s separation anxiety. I couldn’t leave the house without her and within three days she stopped barking/crying at the door when I left.. she obeys me and realizes that I am in charge :) thank you Scott! You changed our lives!
Scott is a great trainer! My dog Brinkley is very anxious and I am not a consistent trainer. Scott is very patient and gives us a lot of helpful practices to correct Brinkley’s behavior and help alleviate his anxiety! We have had a handful of training sessions with Scott and Brinkley responds really well to him. He has taught me more about dogs body language and the way they think which has helped a ton since I interpret my dogs feelings as I would a human which of course is not the case. Huge help and cannot recommend him enough!
We hired Scott from Bark Busters for help training our dog "Chacho". We needed help with loose leash walking, doggie manners/boundaries, repetitive commands and separation anxiety. Scott was able to determine it was not truly separation anxiety but immaturity and boredom. As for the other issues we have seen a complete turn around. Chacho is not yet perfect, but the difference is incredible. Recently we took a trip to a relatives house and Chacho was a dream. We no longer fear walking past a squirrel or another dog as Chacho looks to us for his guidance. No longer do we worry about him bouncing out the door when we open it to get in groceries or to go outside, and he is a gentleman when guests arrive.
His method of teaching is cruelty free and does not involve the use of e collars or chokers.
Although it is a bit pricey the lifetime guarantee and the results are well with it. My wife and I would and will recommend Scott to others for their pet obedience needs.
Our dog, Mojo, is for the most part a good and well behaved dog, but he has had issues with aggression toward other dogs and barking at anyone outside the house (from inside the house) among other bad behaviors. Basically, he is very territorial and protective of his space and "things". We introduced another dog to our home and things have been very stressful, with us trying to manage space and location of the dogs 24/7. Scott came earlier this week and a miracle happened. I don't want to exaggerate, but it seems like that to us. Using the techniques and training Scott taught us, we have already seen a significant difference in just a couple of days.
As an example, one of his favorite things in the world is to sit at the edge of our backyard, which is adjacent to a hiking trail up to Green Mountain. Any time a person (with or without a dog) is walking on the trail, he barks incessantly. We have tried to get him to stop for years and often walk down to him from the house, but nothing worked. Yesterday morning he was barking, from his spot, at a couple of dogs being walked on the trail. Our deck is at least 30 yards away and 2 stories up from where he sits. I used the techniques Scott showed us and Mojo instantly stopped barking, sat down, looked at me and waited until I "released" him, but did not start barking again. I was shocked. I know it will take a lot of repetition and time to completely retrain him, but we know we did the right thing bringing in Scott to help us.
I was skeptical at first, but became a believer! Scott and the trainees that attended the first and second session were super helpful and able to answer all of our questions. Astro is earning an A+ for his work and we are thoroughly enjoying his success. We can now enjoy a walk with Astro, we are all more relaxed. The training works as long as you commit and allow yourself to enjoy the time with your pet. We are super appreciative of the work Scott has done to help us.
I was a skeptic for sure. After our first session, I was a believer! We now enjoy time with Astro on walks. He responds to corrections immediately and the frequency of behavior is decreasing each walk. The follow up conversations and second meeting with Scott proved to be very helpful. We were able to ask any questions and get immediate guidance that had a positive impact on our training. Astro is getting an A+ and we are super proud of his progress. We will continue to practice and enjoy the time together. Thanks so much to Scott and his trainees that have joined him for each visit.
Macauley M.
19 months ago
— Arvada, CO
I have never seen such a quick response to training before, within an hour both pups were behaving noticeably better. My level of stress about having people in my house with my territorial pup is way lower.
PermalinkLayton R.
19 months ago
— Arvada, CO
We contacted Scott when our dog began having aggression towards her brother and other dogs when it came to resource guarding. Scott was completely amazing and has truly given us the tools to not only manage the problem but to actively improve both of our dogs’ behavior. He talked us through his methods even before we had to officially hire him, giving us all of the information upfront. We would highly recommend letting Scott and his team improve your dogs behavior!
PermalinkEmilyy C.
19 months ago
— Denver, CO
I have been having reactivity issues with my shepherd mix Gizmo that have been worsening for the last few months. I have tried another dog training company in Denver in the past who came to my house and tried to sell me expensive e-collars and prong collars, without actually helping my dog's behavior. So, I was hesitant to spend money for another dog trainer, but Scott and BarkBusters has been worth every penny! What I love about Scott's approach is he teaches you how to communicate with your dog, and how to understand your dog's behavior so you can correct it. He has helped me build a new relationship with Gizmo, one in which he respects, trusts, and listens to me. The training tools that Scott provides (at no extra cost) are simple, easy to use, and cruelty free. After even just ONE session with Scott I could already see a change in Gizmo! Any dog parent of a reactive dog knows how difficult it is and how much anxiety it can produce (for both you and your pup), and for the first time in months I felt hopeful that change would actually be possible. So far Gizmo has made amazing strides with the help of Scott - he no longer leash pulls, he no longer has ball aggression, he doesn't bark when he hears a knock on the door, and his reactivity towards dogs on walks has significantly decreased. It is because he doesn't feel the need to be scared or protective, since he now views me as the pack leader when previously it was the other way around. I have a totally new understanding of relationship dynamics and dog behavior, which has been the key to having successful results so quickly. I am eternally grateful to Scott for what he's done for Gizmo and I, and it is so awesome knowing that if I ever need anything he is just a phone call away and will come for follow-up visits as needed for life!
PermalinkSai C.
21 months ago
— Denver, CO
Scott is a great trainer.
PermalinkOur dog Velma is a rescue that is anxious and all bark no bite. When we first got her, should would bark her head off at every new person that came into the house, absolutely no way to calm her.
Since working with Scott, we have learned several tips and tricks to get her to be more calm and welcoming towards guests. We have been able to have little get togethers and family stay over with no problems now.
Before, on walks, it was so hard to walk her. She was nonstop barking and whining and we could not get control of her. It made me not want to walk her at all.
Now walking has been so much easier.There is still a lot work that needs to be done with walks but walks are no longer a battle. I know what to do in order to gain that control and her focus, making the walk stress free.
We appreciate Scott’s support during this entire journey. With this lifetime training, we know we have the support from Scott.
Jennifer L.
24 months ago
— Golden, CO
Scott immediately helped with my dog’s separation anxiety. I couldn’t leave the house without her and within three days she stopped barking/crying at the door when I left.. she obeys me and realizes that I am in charge :) thank you Scott! You changed our lives!
PermalinkJulie B.
24 months ago
— Golden, CO
Scott is a great trainer! My dog Brinkley is very anxious and I am not a consistent trainer. Scott is very patient and gives us a lot of helpful practices to correct Brinkley’s behavior and help alleviate his anxiety! We have had a handful of training sessions with Scott and Brinkley responds really well to him. He has taught me more about dogs body language and the way they think which has helped a ton since I interpret my dogs feelings as I would a human which of course is not the case. Huge help and cannot recommend him enough!
PermalinkKevin C.
2 years ago
— Denver, CO
We hired Scott from Bark Busters for help training our dog "Chacho". We needed help with loose leash walking, doggie manners/boundaries, repetitive commands and separation anxiety. Scott was able to determine it was not truly separation anxiety but immaturity and boredom. As for the other issues we have seen a complete turn around. Chacho is not yet perfect, but the difference is incredible. Recently we took a trip to a relatives house and Chacho was a dream. We no longer fear walking past a squirrel or another dog as Chacho looks to us for his guidance. No longer do we worry about him bouncing out the door when we open it to get in groceries or to go outside, and he is a gentleman when guests arrive.
PermalinkHis method of teaching is cruelty free and does not involve the use of e collars or chokers.
Although it is a bit pricey the lifetime guarantee and the results are well with it. My wife and I would and will recommend Scott to others for their pet obedience needs.
David D.
2 years ago
— Golden, CO
Our dog, Mojo, is for the most part a good and well behaved dog, but he has had issues with aggression toward other dogs and barking at anyone outside the house (from inside the house) among other bad behaviors. Basically, he is very territorial and protective of his space and "things". We introduced another dog to our home and things have been very stressful, with us trying to manage space and location of the dogs 24/7. Scott came earlier this week and a miracle happened. I don't want to exaggerate, but it seems like that to us. Using the techniques and training Scott taught us, we have already seen a significant difference in just a couple of days.
PermalinkAs an example, one of his favorite things in the world is to sit at the edge of our backyard, which is adjacent to a hiking trail up to Green Mountain. Any time a person (with or without a dog) is walking on the trail, he barks incessantly. We have tried to get him to stop for years and often walk down to him from the house, but nothing worked. Yesterday morning he was barking, from his spot, at a couple of dogs being walked on the trail. Our deck is at least 30 yards away and 2 stories up from where he sits. I used the techniques Scott showed us and Mojo instantly stopped barking, sat down, looked at me and waited until I "released" him, but did not start barking again. I was shocked. I know it will take a lot of repetition and time to completely retrain him, but we know we did the right thing bringing in Scott to help us.
Amy A.
2 years ago
— Denver, CO
I was skeptical at first, but became a believer! Scott and the trainees that attended the first and second session were super helpful and able to answer all of our questions. Astro is earning an A+ for his work and we are thoroughly enjoying his success. We can now enjoy a walk with Astro, we are all more relaxed. The training works as long as you commit and allow yourself to enjoy the time with your pet. We are super appreciative of the work Scott has done to help us.
PermalinkAmy A.
2 years ago
— Denver, CO
I was a skeptic for sure. After our first session, I was a believer! We now enjoy time with Astro on walks. He responds to corrections immediately and the frequency of behavior is decreasing each walk. The follow up conversations and second meeting with Scott proved to be very helpful. We were able to ask any questions and get immediate guidance that had a positive impact on our training. Astro is getting an A+ and we are super proud of his progress. We will continue to practice and enjoy the time together. Thanks so much to Scott and his trainees that have joined him for each visit.
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