Trusted Dog Training & Puppy Training in Eden Prairie, Plymouth, Maple Grove & Minnetonka

Are you struggling with your dog's behavior? Our proven, dog-friendly training methods help families in Eden Prairie build better communication and achieve lasting results. We come directly to your home, where your dog is most comfortable and where behavior challenges naturally occur.

Need extra support? We offer convenient virtual coaching and fully remote training options, helping families address barking, leash pulling, aggression, separation anxiety, puppy training, and more.

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Bark Busters Dog Training Services in Eden Prairie, Plymouth, Maple Grove & Minnetonka

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Home Dog Training

We provide personalized, in-home dog training in Eden Prairie, Plymouth, Maple Grove & Minnetonka tailored to your dog’s unique needs. We work with you where behavior happens—at home—building lasting obedience, reducing stress, and strengthening communication.

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Separation Anxiety Training

Separation anxiety often comes from unclear leadership or unmet needs. We address the root cause by understanding your dog’s environment, behavior, and relationship with their owner to restore balance and confidence.

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Aggression Training

Dog aggression often stems from fear, uncertainty, or unclear boundaries, not personality. Understanding the cause of your dog’s aggression is the first step to a safe and calm home. Bark Busters Eden Prairie can help.

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Puppy Training

Our puppy training builds trust, respect, and positive habits from the start. We guide you through crate, potty, and leash training, addressing nipping, chewing, and barking to set the foundation for lifelong obedience.

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Stop Excessive Barking

Excessive barking often signals stress, anxiety, or confusion. Bark Busters in Eden Prairie helps you correct barking from the root cause with dog barking training that uses body language and voice tones dogs understand.

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Severe Dog Behavior Issues

We specialize in resolving issues like aggression, separation anxiety, sibling rivalry and more in Eden Prairie, Plymouth, Maple Grove & Minnetonka. Our canine behavioral training will help you, and your dog, achieve lasting results.

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Meet Michael & Lydia, Your Local Certified Dog Trainers

Michael and Lydia Bark Busters Eden Prairie

Home Dog Training in Eden Prairie!

We are Michael and Lydia O’Leary, Dog Behavioral Therapists and Dog Trainers for Bark Busters Home Dog Training in Eden Prairie, Plymouth, Maple Grove, Minnetonka and surrounding communities.

Let us introduce ourselves and tell you a little bit about our story. My name is Michael O’Leary. I was raised in Eden Prairie and am a proud St. John’s University graduate. My wife, Lydia grew up in Sauk Rapids, MN and graduated from St. Cloud State University.

We found the Bark Busters method after trying countless other training methods with our dog, Raleigh. Like some of our clients, we had a dog that pulled nonstop on leash, jumped on everyone at the front door, and had a difficult time listening when she was too excited. We knew we needed to get her anxious behavior under control before we grew our family. After seeing the results with our own dog, we couldn’t wait to get involved to help others.

Our dog training system is based on natural canine communication which dramatically increases the pace of learning without using harsh or painful methods. We love helping our clients learn how to communicate effectively with their dogs in a natural way that builds a stronger bond, trust, and respect.

I am also certified with the American Kennel Club as a Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, which allows us to support clients who want to take their dog’s training to the next level.

Bark Busters trainers have worked with more than a million dogs and their dedicated owners. We would love to learn more about your needs and goals for your dog and family.

Dog Training Reviews & Testimonials

See what dog owners in Eden Prairie have to say

...[Michael and Lydia] took the time to really listen to our concerns and made sure we felt confident implementing the training techniques at home.

What truly stood out was their character — patient, kind, and genuinely invested in Ruby’s success. You can tell they truly care about both the dogs and the families they work with. We saw such positive changes in Ruby, and we feel so much more confident as dog owners because of their guidance.

We’re so grateful for their support and would absolutely recommend Bark Busters to anyone looking for professional, effective, and compassionate dog training!
We highly recommend Lydia O’Leary at Bark Busters! She has helped us so much with our nervous rescue dog! When we started bark busters our pup was so afraid of strangers and would bark in fear when people came over; since Lydia has given us the training tools and information, we have seen our dog become so much more calm and way less fearful. The techniques that bark busters teaches really do work; we had exhausted all reward based training options and were getting nowhere, but our dog responds so well to Lydia and the methods she has taught us. Lydia is so kind and encouraging and has been so responsive to our needs! She’s come back multiple times for tune-ups with our dog, and has even provided us ongoing support as we prepare our dog for our new baby coming in June. The peace of mind and on going support from Lydia and Bark busters has been more than worth the investment. Our dog is happy and calm and her behavior has and continues to improve every day!
We had a small sized boxer before kids and loved her so much. After she passed and COVID hit we decided to get 2 boxers puppies since we would have the time to train them. It was great in the first year and then they started to overpower us with muscle and boxing like play and especially with young kids. I started to notice they were acting like they were more in charge and I felt desperate after some nipping behavior. Michael from Bark Busters truly has helped me changed the tone in our house. I was amazed at how simple the training is to follow and receptive our dogs were after just a few exercises. I have had tears of joy watching the shift in our relationship with the dogs! Thank you from the bottom of the McGillis Family hearts.
Michael did a great job training me and teaching me how to work with my dog to stop her from barking in the house, stay out from underfoot and not beg for food. She also became much easier to walk with his training! He is always ready to help with any issue that comes up with her. Bark Busters and Michael have been great to work with!

Get Help from Trusted Dog Trainers in Eden Prairie

Is your dog struggling with barking, leash pulling, reactivity, puppy behaviors, or other challenges?

Bark Busters provides personalized in-home dog training throughout Eden Prairie, helping families solve behavior problems and build better relationships with their dogs.

Complete the short form and tell us about your dog. We'll contact you within 24 hours by phone or email to discuss your dog's training needs.

Call us at 1-877-500-BARK (2275) for more information

See Real In-Home Dog Training Results in Eden Prairie

Watch our videos to see how Bark Busters' in-home dog training helps real families in Eden Prairie solve behavior problems, improve communication, and create lasting results at home.

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We proudly offer in-home training in Eden Prairie, Plymouth, Maple Grove, Minnetonka and surrounding communities.

 Call (612) 284-5019or enter your zip code to connect with us.

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Life of Dog Support Guarantee

Life of Dog Support Guarantee

A Lifetime of Peace of Mind

Bark Busters’ Life of Dog Support Guarantee ensures our Gold Service clients receive ongoing help with new or recurring behavior issues—for your dog’s entire life, at no extra cost.

Moving? Still Covered

Support continues even if you relocate, with in-home or remote assistance available wherever you are.

Trusted Since 1989

Created by co-founders Danny and Sylvia Wilson, this guarantee provides lasting peace of mind and remains a core part of our mission.

Questions? Reach out to Michael & Lydia to learn more.

FAQs Answered by Your Eden Prairie Dog Trainers

When you contact Bark Busters Eden Prairie, we'll schedule a private, one-on-one training session in your home at a time that's convenient for you. During our first visit, we'll take the time to understand your dog, your family, and the specific behavior challenges you'd like to address. Then we'll teach you practical communication techniques that your dog naturally understands. 

There are no group classes, no board-and-train programs, and no need to take your dog anywhere. Training happens in your home, where your dog is most comfortable and where unwanted behaviors actually occur.

Most Eden Prairie families see noticeable improvements in their dog's behavior during the very first training session. Lasting results, however, come from consistent follow-through at home.

Our goal is to provide clear, practical dog training guidance that fits easily into your daily routine. You'll learn simple exercises and communication techniques you can use every day to reinforce good behavior. The more consistently you apply the training, the faster you'll see reliable, long-term results.

We work with dogs of all breeds, ages, and temperaments throughout Eden Prairie, helping families resolve a wide range of behavior challenges, including:

  • Leash pulling
  • Jumping on guests and family members
  • Excessive barking
  • Reactivity toward people or other dogs
  • Aggression issues, including fear-based aggression, territorial behavior, resource guarding, and dog-to-dog aggression
  • Separation anxiety
  • Conflict between household dogs
  • Destructive chewing and other unwanted behaviors
  • Poor door manners
  • House training and potty accidents 
  • Recall and listening issues

If your dog's behavior is causing frustration or making everyday life more stressful, there's a good chance we've helped other Eden Prairie families overcome the same challenge.

Not sure what's driving your dog's behavior? Take our Free Dog Behavior Quiz to identify the root cause and discover the best path forward.

Yes! Bark Busters Eden Prairie proudly supports our local heroes with exclusive discounts for military members, first responders, and teachers. Let us know when you schedule your dog training to receive your special offer and enjoy professional training at a reduced rate.

Yes. We offer virtual dog training and ongoing support after in-home sessions, helping families continue their dog’s training progress and address behavior issues from the comfort of home.

Fully virtual dog training options are also available for families who prefer remote sessions.

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