I believe it was fate that we ran into Ben and Kelly accidentally in Annapolis a couple of months ago. We have been searching for a dog whisperer/trainer for our 8 year old rescue boxer/staffy mix, Leila, to help her with a high level of anxiety, aggressiveness towards people and dogs (especially) which she developed over the years being in and out of the SPCA, with multiple adaptions and foster homes. But with us, she is the SWEETEST dog we've ever had/known in our lives. We wanted to find the right trainer to help her live the best of her remaining life with us and a happier life with us. Ben is exactly the trainer who has taught us so far to be the leader of the pack as the ones in charge to protect Leila, assuring her she does not need to be the Alpha in charge of protecting us agains other humans and dogs. Ben came to visit us/Leila for our initial meeting and training about a month ago and within a couple of hours, we couldn't believe the change in Leila's behavior with several exercises to control her barking, aggressive behavior, door control and leash training. We also took Leila to Quiet Waters dog park for the very first time and trained with another dog that was under Ben's training program. This was the first time Leila was able to be around another dog without lunging, barking, attacking and dragging me with over aggressive behavior. It was as if she was a different dog all together. This encounter reinforced our owner/dog relationship through letting her know that "we got your back" and she doesn't need to be aggressive to show she needs to protect us from others. A couple of weeks ago, I took Leila to a group training session with 5 other dogs in training. We practiced distance training, Meet and greet with other dogs, and for the very first time, Leila approached another dog and touched her nose and sniffed her without any aggressiveness. It was simply amazing. I know there are a lot of dog training programs out there but I can only tell you what I've experienced with Ben. He truly believes in what's best for our Leila and customized training to help her be a better dog and for us to be better dog parents through effective education for Leila as well as us to achieve the best results through Bark Busters program. Thank you Ben!
From the moment Ben started training our dogs we knew he was the right person for the job. We were not sure what to expect from this training, but it has tremendously paid off. Ben is very knowledgeable about how to effectively train dogs and the improvement we have seen has been great. We were having issues with one of our dog's being aggressive with people and other dogs, Ben was able to give us multiple techniques and activities to do in order to control and minimize this behavior. We would highly recommend Ben to anyone who needs help with their dog training.
Ben is great. We've already seen progress in our dog. His follow up is quick and we feel like he really cares about our success with our new rescue dog.
We have two anxious dogs, Ben was very patient and calm. He gave us a lot of information and explained why our dogs were stressed. He gave us exercises to help us help our dogs. Having him come to our home and see exactly what we are dealing with and give us techniques specifically for our dogs is helping tremendously. We have a long way to go, but Ben has given us hope that we aren’t a lost cause. We just keep practicing and already see signs of a happier, calmer home.
Ben visited my house yesterday. My main priority for dog training was to train my 65 lb. Shepherd mix to stop pulling on the leash while we walk. Ben has helped me immensely with just one lesson. He has also addressed other behaviors that I thought might not be able to be corrected. My dog, T, is 5 years old. In 3 hours Ben was able to help me with training methods that work. I highly recommend Ben for help with training your dog and giving you insight as to how your dog thinks. It was amazing. On day two, T and I have practiced new training instructions and he continues to make remarkable progress. Ben is also a great guy and T and I felt very comfortable with him.
After a lot of research we decided to go with Bark Busters to help with my dogs reactive and anxious behaviors. Investing in my dog to make sure he has his best life has been the best decision I could have made! With just 1 visit, Ben has helped to make a huge impact in the way my dog responds and he is already so much less anxious! The initial visit showed that my dog was capable of remaining calm and stayed laying down when the mailman came by, when every other time the mailman or anyone has been outside he would run to the door/window and bark until they were gone/out of sight. I can already see a calmness and relaxed version of my dog that we have never seen. Thank you for helping me!
I must admit, I was a bit nervous about the training. But my husband & I were so happy with the outcome. Ben was extremely knowledgeable and thorough with his explanations. I have a much better understanding of how my dogs communicate. The training is worth every penny.
Ben was amazing! I was SHOCKED at how quickly my Australian Shepherd (Tucker) responded to the suggested interventions. Ben was also training me as much as he was training Tucker, which is necessary. This is basically cognitive behavioral therapy for dogs. I appreciate that there’s no pain or food rewards as part of this process. I am confident my cat and dog will ultimately be able to cohabitate. Highly recommend!
Song S.
47 days ago
— Annapolis, MD
JoAnn Z.
53 days ago
— Bowie, MD
From the moment Ben started training our dogs we knew he was the right person for the job. We were not sure what to expect from this training, but it has tremendously paid off. Ben is very knowledgeable about how to effectively train dogs and the improvement we have seen has been great. We were having issues with one of our dog's being aggressive with people and other dogs, Ben was able to give us multiple techniques and activities to do in order to control and minimize this behavior. We would highly recommend Ben to anyone who needs help with their dog training.
PermalinkKristen B.
3 months ago
— Annapolis, MD
Ben is great. We've already seen progress in our dog. His follow up is quick and we feel like he really cares about our success with our new rescue dog.
PermalinkJaime N.
5 months ago
— Laurel, MD
Ben is a natural and so far this has been a great experience! Can’t wait to work with him in the future! Highly recommend this program.
PermalinkLara M.
5 months ago
— Bowie, MD
We have two anxious dogs, Ben was very patient and calm. He gave us a lot of information and explained why our dogs were stressed. He gave us exercises to help us help our dogs. Having him come to our home and see exactly what we are dealing with and give us techniques specifically for our dogs is helping tremendously. We have a long way to go, but Ben has given us hope that we aren’t a lost cause. We just keep practicing and already see signs of a happier, calmer home.
PermalinkEdwin
5 months ago
— Annapolis, MD
100% recommend. Our dog changed for the better. Bens Great!
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Sue H.
5 months ago
— Severna Park, MD
Ben visited my house yesterday. My main priority for dog training was to train my 65 lb. Shepherd mix to stop pulling on the leash while we walk. Ben has helped me immensely with just one lesson. He has also addressed other behaviors that I thought might not be able to be corrected. My dog, T, is 5 years old. In 3 hours Ben was able to help me with training methods that work. I highly recommend Ben for help with training your dog and giving you insight as to how your dog thinks. It was amazing. On day two, T and I have practiced new training instructions and he continues to make remarkable progress. Ben is also a great guy and T and I felt very comfortable with him.
PermalinkMary W.
6 months ago
— Annapolis, MD
After a lot of research we decided to go with Bark Busters to help with my dogs reactive and anxious behaviors. Investing in my dog to make sure he has his best life has been the best decision I could have made! With just 1 visit, Ben has helped to make a huge impact in the way my dog responds and he is already so much less anxious! The initial visit showed that my dog was capable of remaining calm and stayed laying down when the mailman came by, when every other time the mailman or anyone has been outside he would run to the door/window and bark until they were gone/out of sight. I can already see a calmness and relaxed version of my dog that we have never seen. Thank you for helping me!
PermalinkCassandra Numa A.
6 months ago
— Bowie, MD
I must admit, I was a bit nervous about the training. But my husband & I were so happy with the outcome. Ben was extremely knowledgeable and thorough with his explanations. I have a much better understanding of how my dogs communicate. The training is worth every penny.
PermalinkBrittany A.
7 months ago
— Laurel, MD
Ben was amazing! I was SHOCKED at how quickly my Australian Shepherd (Tucker) responded to the suggested interventions. Ben was also training me as much as he was training Tucker, which is necessary. This is basically cognitive behavioral therapy for dogs. I appreciate that there’s no pain or food rewards as part of this process. I am confident my cat and dog will ultimately be able to cohabitate. Highly recommend!
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