Bark Busters West Michigan Reviews

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148 Reviews ★★★★★(Average 4.91 out of 5)

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  • Tim G.
    4 years ago — Muskegon, MI

    We recently moved to MI from CT, and with life getting so crazy in the last couple months, we really needed a refresher to remind Sampson that we are the leaders of our pack. We never expected to move across the country, but having the plan for the life of our dog made things easier!

    • #Hyperactivity
    • #Other
    Trainer Note:
    Hi Tim - it was great to 'virtually' meet your pack. A couple of reminders to the humans and Sampson responded brilliantly! Keep up the good work and call with any questions. Sheri
  • Leah C.
    4 years ago — Zeeland, MI

    Hi Sheri, We really enjoyed our time with you and for your patience with all that was happening with our boys in the background. We are excited to already be seeing results!
    One thing that has been great is there have been a couple of occasions I've watched the boys notice Gus sleeping or relaxing and heard them say "Gus is sleeping - he needs to be left alone". I wasn't sure how closely they were paying attention during our time together, but the information you gave stuck!
    Thanks for all your do! Looking forward to our next session together.
    Stay well! Leah

    • #Aggression
    • #Recall
    • #Toileting
    • #Other
    Trainer Note:
    Thanks for the update Leah! I am so glad the boys understood Gus needs his own space sometimes. As a rescue dog three young boys might be a huge change for him! I am glad we were able to virtually meet and get things on the right track. Sheri
  • Carl W.
    4 years ago — Hudsonville, MI

    Good morning Sheri;
    Well, that was quite the time well spent yesterday. We both said wow. Though with a puppy we are glad to have started now. It’s kinda of like a child you start gradually step by step even though you want them to be like a ten year old. Both of our granddaughters were glad they were here! Thanks for allowing them to participate.
    Be safe and have a good day!
    Howie

    • #Chewing
    • #Puppy management
    • #Toileting
    Trainer Note:
    Thanks Carl - and Howie! It was great to 'virtually' meet with you. I look forward to visiting in person, I need a puppy snuggle
  • Cassidy R.
    4 years ago — South Haven, MI

    We are working on the daily exercises and I do see a difference in the way that he walks. He also saw a dog from a far the other day and I was able to re-gain his attention and get him under control!
    I look forward to our next session. Thank you for helping Virtually!
    Cassidy

    • #Aggression
    • #Pulling
    • #Recall
    • #Other
    Trainer Note:
    Hi Cassidy - Thank you and Deuce for being my first Virtual Lesson! You did a wonderful job. We have been known as the 'In-Home' dog trainers for 30 years, but adapted quickly and I can get people on the right track with a conference lesson until we can meet in person. Be Safe Stay Home Sheri
  • Marianne C.
    4 years ago — Holland, MI

    Hi Sheri - my friend stopped over yesterday afternoon, the one that Tango loves, and he did really good at not jumping all over her! We've been working at the doors and they both are really picking up what I want them to do. Thank you -this is fantastic!

    • #Barking
    • #Hyperactivity
    • #Jumping up
    • #Pulling
    • #Recall
    Trainer Note:
    Glad to hear that Marianne. You did a great job while I was there - keep it up. Sheri
  • Jan A.
    4 years ago — Hudsonville, MI

    I was shocked this morning that Triton actually remembered our training and wanted to work on it more! He waited at the door for me to “free” him and he also waited to eat until I gave him the go ahead. We practiced follow the leader and leash training as well. I am excited to see how he does when he finally gets to go out in the real world!

    • #Aggression
    • #Pulling
    • #Recall
    Trainer Note:
    That is great to hear Jan. It is always fun when you see how much your dog enjoys the training.
    look forward to our next visit. Sheri
  • Amy B.
    4 years ago — Holton, MI

    Just amazing - Sheri was there for maybe 45 minutes - and Stella was LISTENING to us. And now we can get out the back door and down the steps without her pulling us down. Thanks for your help!

    • #Hyperactivity
    • #Jumping up
    • #Pulling
    • #Recall
    Trainer Note:
    Hi Amy - well, once you knew how to communicate with Stella she understood what was unacceptable behavior. I am glad we got the door exit sorted out - she doesn't need to blast out the door! Sheri
  • Bonnie V.
    4 years ago — Jenison, MI

    Photo of Carl Sheri was great and knew just how to get Carl's attention. She taught me so much in the 3 hour session we had. I have lots of information in my client folder and I refer back to it often. More for me than for Carl! I am now the boss and he respects me. Carl is a Pug/Chihuahua mix and thought he was the "big man" in control, but after Bark Busters he now knows that I am the leader of his pack and he has responded greatly. I think Carl is happier now knowing he does not have to be in control and we are grateful! Thanks again, Sheri!

    • #Barking
    • #Separation anxiety
    • #Toileting
    Trainer Note:
    Hi Bonnie - that is wonderful to hear! I know you were really worried that you would not be able to take him with you when you moved unless you solved the excessive barking and toileting in the house. You did a great job and I am SURE Carl is happier now.
    Sheri
  • Emily B.
    4 years ago — Jenison, MI

    Photo of Skeeter Sheri was awesome in giving me tools to help Skeeter feel more confident. He is a fearful dog and was attacked multiple times by another dog so he started to become dog aggressive. He is now looking at me for guidance on what to do and how to act. Sheri was clear in the instructions she gave and ran through the exercises with me multiple times so we both knew I was doing them correctly.

    • #Aggression
    • #Other
    Trainer Note:
    Thank you Emily! Skeeter is a sweet dog, I am glad now he feels more relaxed. You are a great Leader.
    I enjoyed meeting you both and keep up the good work.
  • Jamie Vanden B.
    4 years ago — Zeeland, MI

    Thank you so much Sheri!
    It was great meeting you and I’m so happy we decided to go with you as our trainer. We’ve been doing the exercises daily and Jackson has already improved, yesterday was my first run with the new leash and I was very impressed!
    Thank you!
    Jamie

    • #Aggression
    • #Pulling
    • #Separation anxiety
    • #Other
    Trainer Note:
    Excellent - That is great to hear Jamie! I thought Jackson and you did a fantastic job while I was there, keep it up.
    Sheri