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 and the Bark Busters program is excellent. As owners of a new puppy without much experience, we felt confident after the first session and so did our puppy.
We are so happy and grateful for Michael for helping us train our Cavapoo Teddy. He models all of the exercises and explains why they help our dog and guided us through them. We both felt confident immediately in doing the exercises on our own! He has been responsive and is a wonderful resource and he truly cares about his clients and their dogs. He is warm, friendly, and puts his all into what he does. Do not hesitate to reach out and start training your dog with Michael! You will be so grateful that you did!
My husband and I enlisted the help of Bark Busters after recently welcoming 2 new puppies into our home and could not be happier and grateful for the tips, guidance, and help that we have received. Mike came to our home to work with us and our dogs, and he is an amazing and patient teacher/guide. We very much appreciate Bark Buster's philosophy that they are here to help and support us and our dogs and to help us understand the best ways to raise happy and healthy pups. We highly recommend Bark Busters and are looking forward to our continued relationship with Mike and Bark Busters
Michael and Lydia have been really wonderful to work with, and our pup Sunny just loves them! We wanted to get in-home training help with our pup when we first got her because we could tell she was going to be stubborn, sassy, and have lots of opinions. We knew she needed boundaries, but we had no idea where to begin, even after all of the research and YouTube videos. Doing your own research only goes so far until you need a professional to help you with YOUR specific dog and their personality! I was initially hesitant to hire Bark Busters with the one-time flat fee for the dog's entire life, but once I met Michael at our first session and he taught me how to understand my dog and how to gain authority in my home while still giving her all the love and attention she needed, I was so sold. They focus on training that is sustainable and is highly effective without the use of harmful items like shock collars and electric fences. Truly any time we have struggled with any behavioral issues with Sunny, Bark Busters is just a call, text, or audio message away. They are great communicators, so very patient and kind, you can tell they always know what they're doing and how to gain control over the dog in countless scenarios. They walk you through every step, and they focus on teaching YOU how to train your dog well in and out of the home, rather than just doing the training FOR you. They are always there for us when we need them. I already recommend them to our friends and family, and will continue to do so! We love you, Michael and Lydia! Sunny's and our quality of life have improved SO MUCH since you started helping us! Thank you!!!
We have been amazed by the progress our 2.5 yr old rescue dog and 5 month old rescue puppy have had with our 2 training sessions with Michael so far! In just the initial session, our 2 dogs went from excessive barking and jumping when guests would come to our house to being calm and quiet. We have learned how to "speak dog" and help our pups feel more comfortable and less reactive. We can now have guests come over without the extra stress of dogs that may bark and lunge towards the guests the entire time. We are so excited to see additional progress as we continue our work with Bark Busters.
Michael was great! He spent a lot of time with us and our two puppies on the initial visit. He even answered some follow-up questions and concerns we had a few weeks after. He was dedicated and determined to help us get our puppies on good footing. He clearly loves his job and he showed so much care and kindness for our puppies. We were feeling very overwhelmed by our pups’ behaviors before we met with Michael and he gave us the confidence and the tools we needed to be the best pet owners we can be. He showed us that we can still be playful, silly and excited with our dogs while also having high standards with their behaviors. Previous to Michael’s help, we were struggling with that balance. We highly recommend Michael and the Bark Busters training.
100% will recommend Bark Busters to anyone who have pets! Michael was really easy to work with, he understood our concerns and addressed all of our issues. The Puppies were unfortunately on their best behavior so Michael didn’t get to see the issues today. However the tools he left us with have kept us in the Green and Yellow zones the rest of the day. We will continue to work with Michael to make sure we keep our pups safe. Bark Busters approach to dog training is simply amazing.
With the very first session, we saw a big difference in our pup's behavior. He is so much more attentive now and is really learning his boundaries. This method makes so much sense and is truly effective. I highly recommend this company.
I called Michael at the recommendation of my vet because my 5-month old puppy had been exhibiting some resource guarding behaviors. The first session was nothing short of magic. I watched my tiny ball of energy turn into a calm, attentive pup without the use of treats, force or intimidation. By communicating with her in a language she intuitively understands, both of us are calmer. I'm learning to speak her language, which has already improved our relationship and given me the confidence to address some of the behaviors I've been concerned about. The session ended with practical exercises for us to work on. I enjoy watching her learn, and she seems happier knowing what is expected of her. Five stars hardly seems like enough.
Leah M.
57 days ago
— Maple Grove, MN
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.
PermalinkJohnnie H.
3 months ago
— Robbinsdale, MN
Michael and the Bark Busters program is excellent. As owners of a new puppy without much experience, we felt confident after the first session and so did our puppy.
PermalinkHaley .
5 months ago
— Coon Rapids, MN
We are so happy and grateful for Michael for helping us train our Cavapoo Teddy. He models all of the exercises and explains why they help our dog and guided us through them. We both felt confident immediately in doing the exercises on our own! He has been responsive and is a wonderful resource and he truly cares about his clients and their dogs. He is warm, friendly, and puts his all into what he does. Do not hesitate to reach out and start training your dog with Michael! You will be so grateful that you did!
PermalinkShannon K.
6 months ago
— Saint Paul, MN
My husband and I enlisted the help of Bark Busters after recently welcoming 2 new puppies into our home and could not be happier and grateful for the tips, guidance, and help that we have received. Mike came to our home to work with us and our dogs, and he is an amazing and patient teacher/guide. We very much appreciate Bark Buster's philosophy that they are here to help and support us and our dogs and to help us understand the best ways to raise happy and healthy pups. We highly recommend Bark Busters and are looking forward to our continued relationship with Mike and Bark Busters
PermalinkEmory N.
7 months ago
— Golden Valley, MN
Michael and Lydia have been really wonderful to work with, and our pup Sunny just loves them! We wanted to get in-home training help with our pup when we first got her because we could tell she was going to be stubborn, sassy, and have lots of opinions. We knew she needed boundaries, but we had no idea where to begin, even after all of the research and YouTube videos. Doing your own research only goes so far until you need a professional to help you with YOUR specific dog and their personality! I was initially hesitant to hire Bark Busters with the one-time flat fee for the dog's entire life, but once I met Michael at our first session and he taught me how to understand my dog and how to gain authority in my home while still giving her all the love and attention she needed, I was so sold. They focus on training that is sustainable and is highly effective without the use of harmful items like shock collars and electric fences. Truly any time we have struggled with any behavioral issues with Sunny, Bark Busters is just a call, text, or audio message away. They are great communicators, so very patient and kind, you can tell they always know what they're doing and how to gain control over the dog in countless scenarios. They walk you through every step, and they focus on teaching YOU how to train your dog well in and out of the home, rather than just doing the training FOR you. They are always there for us when we need them. I already recommend them to our friends and family, and will continue to do so! We love you, Michael and Lydia! Sunny's and our quality of life have improved SO MUCH since you started helping us! Thank you!!!
PermalinkKelly & M.
7 months ago
— Champlin, MN
We have been amazed by the progress our 2.5 yr old rescue dog and 5 month old rescue puppy have had with our 2 training sessions with Michael so far! In just the initial session, our 2 dogs went from excessive barking and jumping when guests would come to our house to being calm and quiet. We have learned how to "speak dog" and help our pups feel more comfortable and less reactive. We can now have guests come over without the extra stress of dogs that may bark and lunge towards the guests the entire time. We are so excited to see additional progress as we continue our work with Bark Busters.
PermalinkRuss and S.
9 months ago
— Minneapolis, MN
Michael was great! He spent a lot of time with us and our two puppies on the initial visit. He even answered some follow-up questions and concerns we had a few weeks after. He was dedicated and determined to help us get our puppies on good footing. He clearly loves his job and he showed so much care and kindness for our puppies. We were feeling very overwhelmed by our pups’ behaviors before we met with Michael and he gave us the confidence and the tools we needed to be the best pet owners we can be. He showed us that we can still be playful, silly and excited with our dogs while also having high standards with their behaviors. Previous to Michael’s help, we were struggling with that balance. We highly recommend Michael and the Bark Busters training.
PermalinkLinda and Mike .
10 months ago
— Saint Paul, MN
100% will recommend Bark Busters to anyone who have pets! Michael was really easy to work with, he understood our concerns and addressed all of our issues. The Puppies were unfortunately on their best behavior so Michael didn’t get to see the issues today. However the tools he left us with have kept us in the Green and Yellow zones the rest of the day. We will continue to work with Michael to make sure we keep our pups safe. Bark Busters approach to dog training is simply amazing.
PermalinkSandra O.
4 years ago
— Saint Paul, MN
With the very first session, we saw a big difference in our pup's behavior. He is so much more attentive now and is really learning his boundaries. This method makes so much sense and is truly effective. I highly recommend this company.
PermalinkAileen S.
4 years ago
— Minneapolis, MN
I called Michael at the recommendation of my vet because my 5-month old puppy had been exhibiting some resource guarding behaviors. The first session was nothing short of magic. I watched my tiny ball of energy turn into a calm, attentive pup without the use of treats, force or intimidation. By communicating with her in a language she intuitively understands, both of us are calmer. I'm learning to speak her language, which has already improved our relationship and given me the confidence to address some of the behaviors I've been concerned about. The session ended with practical exercises for us to work on. I enjoy watching her learn, and she seems happier knowing what is expected of her. Five stars hardly seems like enough.
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