Bark Busters La Jolla, Encinitas & Carlsbad Reviews
Reviews
33 Reviews ★★★★★(Average 5 out of 5)
Jenna R .
10 months ago
— North County San Diego
We had the pleasure of working with James for our dog, Bear. James was wonderful and we are so grateful for the training we received! Bear is doing so much better with the skills we targeted- not pulling the leash on walks and not jumping on people when they come over. We are so thankful we went with a training approach that still keeps our happy, energetic boy’s personality- just works in some boundaries. Highly recommend!
Training our new puppy Luna with James and Bark Busters has been going really well! Our family feels blessed to have found James and appreciates everything he has done thus far!
I found bark busters when I was at my wits end with my pup Coco. She is a Shepherd/lab mix and is sweet as can be but has a lot of very difficult behaviors. She is reactive, a jumper, a counter surfer, a chewer, a digger, a fence fighter, desperate for constant attention, and follows us everywhere. Even though she is sweet, she terrifies people when she barks because she looks like a Shepherd. I felt so helpless and based on my oldest dog I thought my only option was to send her to a board and train boot camp. Then I took to my good friend Google and found Bark Busters. After a phone consultation and a thorough review of the website I figured I would give it a shot! As an added bonus, my mom’s dog could be trained as well for only $100 more. We worked with James and he is amazing! He spent so much time with us just trying to understand our dogs and their behaviors at our first session. We saw results immediately! Coco can now walk on a leash without huge reactions. I had someone come to my door this week and she didn’t bark once. She isn’t jumping on us, hasn’t been counter surfing and is starting to understand our boundaries in the home. We shower her with praise when she does something well and she is eager to please! The beauty of this method is how easy it is. I was terrified of the thought of having homework, but with the Bark Busters’ method we are able to practice often and not even think of it as homework. Even my 9 year old son is able to correct our dogs! James is attentive to us and comes back whenever we have new behaviors or struggles. This training has been worth every penny. It feels like we can enjoy Coco and all her sweetness now that she understands her boundaries in the home! I highly recommend this training!
James with Bark Busters was amazing. I have struggled with my dog of nine years in regarding leash reactivity, incessant barking at the door and aggression to other dogs for a long time. I tried many times to work on training her myself with treats and positive reinforcement however, despite some improvement, the underlying issues still existed. My goal is to get another dog at some point and foster animals when needed. As I was unable to do that, I got in touch with Bark Busters . Surprisingly, within one session, Chloe was much improved. We continue practicing every day and although it is a work in progress, I have seen her made so much stride. James has been very helpful and responsive, even when I started fostering a puppy. I highly recommend Bark Busters .
James was a fantastic trainer for Cassidy. We were struggling with her barking and jumping but he helped us with techniques to curb that behavior. Highly recommend, and we have a happy so
We've just had our first training with James and wow!! What a difference these guys can make in only 3 hours! We're all set up with our homework and scheduled for our next session. I can't wait to see the progress over the next few months!
Ms Brie is 16 months old and I have always had a problem with her when my partner was not home. She was aggressive with me , would grab my clothes and /or shoes and tear the skin on my hands. It was just with me.
I recognized I was the problem. James worked with us and was great. I now have control and this behavior has stopped.
We are also working on her behavior when the door bell rings.
Wonderful result for me. It has changed my whole experience with the dog when I am alone with her. Highly recommend Bark Busters and their technique.
James has helped us significantly improve the leash reactivity in our two high energy pups! He has provided various methods to curate training plans to their individual needs for the best possible outcome. Not only that, he’s super friendly, timely, and always provides a good summary after each lesson!
Worked with Justin about 10 years ago when our 2 year old Staffy became dog aggressive on leash. Justin corrected this behavior within two sessions. It was amazing to witness.
Fast forward, we are working with James and Justin with our new puppy, Maverick a one year old high energy Lab retriever mix. Behavioral issues in home and a challenging leash walker with distractions.
With three elementary age kids and now a new puppy life became even more chaotic with his obedience. I immediately knew the Bark Busters trainers were the only ones I would work with. I wanted this behavior corrected so we could enjoy him being part of our family.
After a few sessions with James and Justin, Mavs behavior has completely changed. He is focused and not pulling on the leash. Walks right by my side. He is calmer in home and can easily be corrected. The kids can even walk him now which is a huge bonus!
Knowing that we have James and Justin by our side if any issues arise puts my mind at ease. They are very responsive and work with you to fix the issue immediately with personalized and effective solutions.
This training service is worth every penny! I’ve witnessed it not once but twice. Even the second time around I’m blown away by their approach. I could not thank them enough.
After a long search to find a trainer for our pup "Lou", we decided to contact Bark Busters and it was definitely the right decision. We needed some help with Lou with severe separation anxiety as well as overall behavior such as jumping on people, chewing and biting, and leash training. James met with us for an initial long training session and after that we could already see positive results. The follow-up sessions with James in person and through text have been so helpful and it is so reassuring to know that we can call James anytime with any concerns. The techniques that James offered are amazing and it was great to be able to see James work with Lou and then help coach us through the training methods as well. We have a ways to go with Lou but everyday we see improvement and are able to reinforce with proven methods that work! Thank you Bark Busters!
Jenna R .
10 months ago
— North County San Diego
We had the pleasure of working with James for our dog, Bear. James was wonderful and we are so grateful for the training we received! Bear is doing so much better with the skills we targeted- not pulling the leash on walks and not jumping on people when they come over. We are so thankful we went with a training approach that still keeps our happy, energetic boy’s personality- just works in some boundaries. Highly recommend!
PermalinkBrandi J.
11 months ago
— North County San Diego
Training our new puppy Luna with James and Bark Busters has been going really well! Our family feels blessed to have found James and appreciates everything he has done thus far!
PermalinkK M.
13 months ago
— North County San Diego
I found bark busters when I was at my wits end with my pup Coco. She is a Shepherd/lab mix and is sweet as can be but has a lot of very difficult behaviors. She is reactive, a jumper, a counter surfer, a chewer, a digger, a fence fighter, desperate for constant attention, and follows us everywhere. Even though she is sweet, she terrifies people when she barks because she looks like a Shepherd. I felt so helpless and based on my oldest dog I thought my only option was to send her to a board and train boot camp. Then I took to my good friend Google and found Bark Busters. After a phone consultation and a thorough review of the website I figured I would give it a shot! As an added bonus, my mom’s dog could be trained as well for only $100 more. We worked with James and he is amazing! He spent so much time with us just trying to understand our dogs and their behaviors at our first session. We saw results immediately! Coco can now walk on a leash without huge reactions. I had someone come to my door this week and she didn’t bark once. She isn’t jumping on us, hasn’t been counter surfing and is starting to understand our boundaries in the home. We shower her with praise when she does something well and she is eager to please! The beauty of this method is how easy it is. I was terrified of the thought of having homework, but with the Bark Busters’ method we are able to practice often and not even think of it as homework. Even my 9 year old son is able to correct our dogs! James is attentive to us and comes back whenever we have new behaviors or struggles. This training has been worth every penny. It feels like we can enjoy Coco and all her sweetness now that she understands her boundaries in the home! I highly recommend this training!
PermalinkHilda S .
15 months ago
— North County San Diego
James with Bark Busters was amazing. I have struggled with my dog of nine years in regarding leash reactivity, incessant barking at the door and aggression to other dogs for a long time. I tried many times to work on training her myself with treats and positive reinforcement however, despite some improvement, the underlying issues still existed. My goal is to get another dog at some point and foster animals when needed. As I was unable to do that, I got in touch with Bark Busters . Surprisingly, within one session, Chloe was much improved. We continue practicing every day and although it is a work in progress, I have seen her made so much stride. James has been very helpful and responsive, even when I started fostering a puppy. I highly recommend Bark Busters .
PermalinkJohn L.
15 months ago
— North County San Diego
James was a fantastic trainer for Cassidy. We were struggling with her barking and jumping but he helped us with techniques to curb that behavior. Highly recommend, and we have a happy so
PermalinkChristina W.
15 months ago
— North County San Diego
We've just had our first training with James and wow!! What a difference these guys can make in only 3 hours! We're all set up with our homework and scheduled for our next session. I can't wait to see the progress over the next few months!
PermalinkChristine W.
15 months ago
— North County San Diego
Ms Brie is 16 months old and I have always had a problem with her when my partner was not home. She was aggressive with me , would grab my clothes and /or shoes and tear the skin on my hands. It was just with me.
PermalinkI recognized I was the problem. James worked with us and was great. I now have control and this behavior has stopped.
We are also working on her behavior when the door bell rings.
Wonderful result for me. It has changed my whole experience with the dog when I am alone with her. Highly recommend Bark Busters and their technique.
Tom R .
17 months ago
— North County San Diego
James has helped us significantly improve the leash reactivity in our two high energy pups! He has provided various methods to curate training plans to their individual needs for the best possible outcome. Not only that, he’s super friendly, timely, and always provides a good summary after each lesson!
PermalinkKristen C .
19 months ago
— North County San Diego
Worked with Justin about 10 years ago when our 2 year old Staffy became dog aggressive on leash. Justin corrected this behavior within two sessions. It was amazing to witness.
PermalinkFast forward, we are working with James and Justin with our new puppy, Maverick a one year old high energy Lab retriever mix. Behavioral issues in home and a challenging leash walker with distractions.
With three elementary age kids and now a new puppy life became even more chaotic with his obedience. I immediately knew the Bark Busters trainers were the only ones I would work with. I wanted this behavior corrected so we could enjoy him being part of our family.
After a few sessions with James and Justin, Mavs behavior has completely changed. He is focused and not pulling on the leash. Walks right by my side. He is calmer in home and can easily be corrected. The kids can even walk him now which is a huge bonus!
Knowing that we have James and Justin by our side if any issues arise puts my mind at ease. They are very responsive and work with you to fix the issue immediately with personalized and effective solutions.
This training service is worth every penny! I’ve witnessed it not once but twice. Even the second time around I’m blown away by their approach. I could not thank them enough.
Anne A.
21 months ago
— North County San Diego
After a long search to find a trainer for our pup "Lou", we decided to contact Bark Busters and it was definitely the right decision. We needed some help with Lou with severe separation anxiety as well as overall behavior such as jumping on people, chewing and biting, and leash training. James met with us for an initial long training session and after that we could already see positive results. The follow-up sessions with James in person and through text have been so helpful and it is so reassuring to know that we can call James anytime with any concerns. The techniques that James offered are amazing and it was great to be able to see James work with Lou and then help coach us through the training methods as well. We have a ways to go with Lou but everyday we see improvement and are able to reinforce with proven methods that work! Thank you Bark Busters!
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