I reached out to Tommy feeling overwhelmed, heartbroken, and honestly scared about the direction things were heading with my 3yr old English Bulldog. What started as subtle behavioral changes had grown into serious issues—aggression, overstimulation, and a complete breakdown in communication. I felt lost.
From our very first session, everything started to shift. Tommy gave us structure, clarity, and a completely new way of communicating with our dogs that brought an immediate sense of calm into the home. The chaos we were used to—dogs fighting over toys, barking, ignoring commands—was replaced with peaceful routines, respectful behavior, and visible relief in everyone, even our older dogs who used to stay out of the fray.
One of the best parts? The support doesn’t end after a session. Tommy provides a detailed plan, tons of practical tools, and follow-up that truly feels like a partnership. The Lifetime Guarantee means we’re never on our own, and that kind of reassurance is invaluable when you’re dealing with complex behavior. He checks in, answers questions, and genuinely wants to see our household thrive.
Tommy spent about 3 hours with me and my dog Charlie for his separation anxiety on our first visit. We learned so much and I saw immediate results using Tommy’s methods. It’s great to share our progress and I can always reach out to Tommy with questions and for guidance! I highly recommend Bark Busters! You won’t regret it!
Tommy is very knowledgable and made it easier to understand how to communicate with our dog, Benji. Benji has been doing so much better with recall, is less reactive, and is more attentive to us on our walks. Tommy’s training has eased some of the anxiety we had with Benji. After our first session, he has continued to check in and answer any questions that have come up. We will need to continue to practice, but have seen great results so far in these couple of weeks. Thank you Tommy!
Tommy is a miracle worker. I have a German Shepherd that came to me with no manners and separation anxiety. 6 months of being antagonized by a neighbor and a move later and she was also super reactive. I reached out to Tommy as a last ditch effort before giving up. He came to my house and taught me how to communicate with her. I can walk her on a leash now, have people over, and go to other rooms of the house without her following right behind. We are both far less stressed out now that we can both relax. We still have work to do, but we are doing so much better than we were.
Can’t recommend this enough. Tommy comes to your house and actually works with you to make your dog so much better. Gave us so many behavioral tips that have helped our dog become so much more comfortable with her living situation. Wish I could give more than 5 stars.
Tommy has been fantastic to work with! Our biggest concern was our dog Bella's reactivity to new people entering our home. In just one session, we saw an enormous change. And one week later, we had another new visitor to our home. Using the tools we'd learned with Tommy, we had no issue with the guest coming in at all!
Tommy spent a couple hours with us in the first session, teaching us some techniques to use (and importantly, the "why" behind them). He is an excellent teacher and it's obvious he adjusts and tailors his approach depending on the dog and the need. It does take some regular practice with your dog to have continued success, so make sure to consider that. He's followed up with us several times after to see how things are going and offer more tips, and has done drop by visits to give us and Bella more practice with having people at the door. We've had new visitors coming by our home several times after, and the difference in our dog is amazing. It's been a relief to us to know we can have people over much more easily. My husband and I said at several points, "Why didn't we do this sooner?" If you're on the fence about whether he can help you, I absolutely recommend giving him a call!
We’ve had a great experience working with Tommy and our 7 month old pup! We noticed a big change during our first visit with Tommy. Our dog had pretty bad separation anxiety, and Tommy has been helping us to make changes to give him a more stress-free life. He doesn’t judge, and he’s very encouraging. He’s helped with other situations, like people coming to the door and anxiety at the vet. Not only did he show us what we can do to help our dog, but he’s great at explaining why it’s so important and how it works. We would definitely recommend Tommy and Bark Busters!
You can tell Tommy was born to work with dogs, he truly has the passion and natural emotional intelligence. I've had 13 dogs in the past, none of which have been trained professionally. Ive worked with him with my two Westies (2 years old now) in preparation for good behavior around my 6 month old. He's also recently come over to help with my mom who is my babysitter who brings her 10 year old maltese who does not get along with one of my westies. Because of his training and support, our schedules have become SO much easier because all the dogs and baby gets along. I really recommend Tommy for anyone who has a dog- its been SUCH an amazing difference. Thank you so much!
Trixie, my 5 pound Yorkie, was having a hard time adjusting to my newly mobile grandson. As he was crawling around, she would not stop licking his face and nipping his fingers while constantly following him around. Tommy came over and Trixie responded immediately. He stayed for a couple of hours to take us through a few scenarios and practice on location. Trixie and I both loved having Tommy over. He is extremely personable and very good at what he does. I highly recommend him.
I am so sincerely grateful that I asked Tommy for his help! Kiba was found as a stray and is a very anxious dog. We had an issue when it came to dealing with strangers and cars--where he would immediately run in the other direction at the sight of them. But with Tommy's techniques, all of that was fixed. He is an incredibly patient trainer with a huge understanding of dog behavior and has not only instilled confidence in Kiba in his newfound surroundings, but in me as well to become a better owner. Thank you Tommy!
Jesssamyn
14 days ago
— Bristow, VA
I reached out to Tommy feeling overwhelmed, heartbroken, and honestly scared about the direction things were heading with my 3yr old English Bulldog. What started as subtle behavioral changes had grown into serious issues—aggression, overstimulation, and a complete breakdown in communication. I felt lost.
PermalinkFrom our very first session, everything started to shift. Tommy gave us structure, clarity, and a completely new way of communicating with our dogs that brought an immediate sense of calm into the home. The chaos we were used to—dogs fighting over toys, barking, ignoring commands—was replaced with peaceful routines, respectful behavior, and visible relief in everyone, even our older dogs who used to stay out of the fray.
One of the best parts? The support doesn’t end after a session. Tommy provides a detailed plan, tons of practical tools, and follow-up that truly feels like a partnership. The Lifetime Guarantee means we’re never on our own, and that kind of reassurance is invaluable when you’re dealing with complex behavior. He checks in, answers questions, and genuinely wants to see our household thrive.
Teresa
2 months ago
— Bristow, VA
Tommy spent about 3 hours with me and my dog Charlie for his separation anxiety on our first visit. We learned so much and I saw immediate results using Tommy’s methods. It’s great to share our progress and I can always reach out to Tommy with questions and for guidance! I highly recommend Bark Busters! You won’t regret it!
PermalinkMegan
6 months ago
— Centreville, VA
Tommy is very knowledgable and made it easier to understand how to communicate with our dog, Benji. Benji has been doing so much better with recall, is less reactive, and is more attentive to us on our walks. Tommy’s training has eased some of the anxiety we had with Benji. After our first session, he has continued to check in and answer any questions that have come up. We will need to continue to practice, but have seen great results so far in these couple of weeks. Thank you Tommy!
PermalinkHeather
13 months ago
— Manassas, VA
Tommy is a miracle worker. I have a German Shepherd that came to me with no manners and separation anxiety. 6 months of being antagonized by a neighbor and a move later and she was also super reactive. I reached out to Tommy as a last ditch effort before giving up. He came to my house and taught me how to communicate with her. I can walk her on a leash now, have people over, and go to other rooms of the house without her following right behind. We are both far less stressed out now that we can both relax. We still have work to do, but we are doing so much better than we were.
PermalinkThomas
14 months ago
— Gainesville, VA
Can’t recommend this enough. Tommy comes to your house and actually works with you to make your dog so much better. Gave us so many behavioral tips that have helped our dog become so much more comfortable with her living situation. Wish I could give more than 5 stars.
PermalinkKerri
19 months ago
— Centreville, VA
Tommy has been fantastic to work with! Our biggest concern was our dog Bella's reactivity to new people entering our home. In just one session, we saw an enormous change. And one week later, we had another new visitor to our home. Using the tools we'd learned with Tommy, we had no issue with the guest coming in at all!
PermalinkTommy spent a couple hours with us in the first session, teaching us some techniques to use (and importantly, the "why" behind them). He is an excellent teacher and it's obvious he adjusts and tailors his approach depending on the dog and the need. It does take some regular practice with your dog to have continued success, so make sure to consider that. He's followed up with us several times after to see how things are going and offer more tips, and has done drop by visits to give us and Bella more practice with having people at the door. We've had new visitors coming by our home several times after, and the difference in our dog is amazing. It's been a relief to us to know we can have people over much more easily. My husband and I said at several points, "Why didn't we do this sooner?" If you're on the fence about whether he can help you, I absolutely recommend giving him a call!
Katy D.
2 years ago
— Springfield, VA
We’ve had a great experience working with Tommy and our 7 month old pup! We noticed a big change during our first visit with Tommy. Our dog had pretty bad separation anxiety, and Tommy has been helping us to make changes to give him a more stress-free life. He doesn’t judge, and he’s very encouraging. He’s helped with other situations, like people coming to the door and anxiety at the vet. Not only did he show us what we can do to help our dog, but he’s great at explaining why it’s so important and how it works. We would definitely recommend Tommy and Bark Busters!
PermalinkJean K.
2 years ago
— Fairfax, VA
You can tell Tommy was born to work with dogs, he truly has the passion and natural emotional intelligence. I've had 13 dogs in the past, none of which have been trained professionally. Ive worked with him with my two Westies (2 years old now) in preparation for good behavior around my 6 month old. He's also recently come over to help with my mom who is my babysitter who brings her 10 year old maltese who does not get along with one of my westies. Because of his training and support, our schedules have become SO much easier because all the dogs and baby gets along. I really recommend Tommy for anyone who has a dog- its been SUCH an amazing difference. Thank you so much!
PermalinkPam V.
2 years ago
— Burke, VA
Trixie, my 5 pound Yorkie, was having a hard time adjusting to my newly mobile grandson. As he was crawling around, she would not stop licking his face and nipping his fingers while constantly following him around. Tommy came over and Trixie responded immediately. He stayed for a couple of hours to take us through a few scenarios and practice on location. Trixie and I both loved having Tommy over. He is extremely personable and very good at what he does. I highly recommend him.
PermalinkDenise
3 years ago
— Fairfax, VA
I am so sincerely grateful that I asked Tommy for his help! Kiba was found as a stray and is a very anxious dog. We had an issue when it came to dealing with strangers and cars--where he would immediately run in the other direction at the sight of them. But with Tommy's techniques, all of that was fixed. He is an incredibly patient trainer with a huge understanding of dog behavior and has not only instilled confidence in Kiba in his newfound surroundings, but in me as well to become a better owner. Thank you Tommy!
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