Bark Busters Stamford & Greater Fairfield County Reviews
Reviews
222 Reviews ★★★★★(Average 4.97 out of 5)
Nomita
4 months ago
— Stamford & Greater Fairfield County
Mike came over this morning, and it was life changing. Emma has been impossible on walks recently and has been reacting to other dogs. Barking, pulling, almost making me fall over. Walking became very stressful instead of relaxing and enjoyable. It felt like a chore. She is also hyperactive at times, and when she's triggered, she jumps, flings herself at me, etc. Mike taught me techniques that helped calm her hyperactivity. He showed me effective leadership skills (which I need to practice daily to reinforce). Within half an hour, she did not get triggered by knocking, the bell, me walking into another room, etc. She clearly wants a better leader, and Mike gave me the tools.
Towards the end of the lesson, we were doing exercises and training outside. He had his dogs in the car. I was anxious and nervous because I know how she has been. I was shocked! She ignored the other dog and kept walking calmly. Within minutes, Mike was walking the two of them together!
I have his phone number saved as, "Michael Dog Whisperer," for a reason! I highly recommend his services.
Love how quick Michael responded i called him left voicemail and he called back within 5 minutes and he came out to my house within a week I learned alot from him and he answered all my questions by the time he left my house I was happy to see that my dog Bear is trainable love how passionate Michael is I would definitely recommend him to anyone
If you have any doubts, questions, worries or are just plain interested in hearing a personal testimonial from someone who has enlisted the services of Mike and Cassidy of Bark Busters, please, please take a moment to read this review! I want to start out by saying my husband and I have had dogs all of our lives. We thought we knew all the training techniques, and have utilized different trainers, programs, and internet taught methods. And we’ve always had very well-behaved, affectionate dogs. Then came our German Shepherd Greta… We got her at a very young age from a reputable trainer known for dealing with reputable breeders. Someone we’ve worked with in the past and with whom we trusted. But from day one Greta was like no other dog we ever had. She was a very anxious puppy and as her anxiety grew, so did her aggression. We took her to standard dog training with someone who is highly respected in our local community, but that was not what she needed. We needed to get to the bottom of why she was behaving the way she was before we could figure out how to correct it. That’s where Mike and Cassidy came in and they were spot on. I found I was answering “yes” to so many of the questions they were asking about her history. It’s like they knew her to a “T” after observing and spending just a little while with her. They were not at all judgmental about techniques I had tried in the past, when I was desperate.
The patience they both showed in working with not only my dog Greta but with my family and me has been amazing. They worked with me time and again until I understood all the subtle nuances of the training. They took time to hear me out, answer any questions, and demonstrate and walk me through techniques until I got it just right. The techniques are not difficult but the timing and the follow-through make all the difference in the world. And as I said previously, they so kindly went over things as many times as I needed until I got it just right. They took time and time again to explain the “why” behind the “how” of all of their techniques. I am truly so impressed and thankful. I could tell immediately that they are not in it for the paycheck, Mike and Cassidy actually truly care about you and your dog!
All of these kind things you’ll read in these reviews about Mike and Cassidy, they are 100% true. So if you are reading this and are feeling overwhelmed and helpless like I was, please know there is help, there is a solution!
OMG that was so wonderful to read! We're honored for the opportunity to work with you and are so thankful for your kind words :)
Jessica P.
15 months ago
— Danbury, CT
We've been working with Mike and Cassidy for a few months now and we saw a positive change in our dogs behavior immediately following the first session with them. We unfortunately lost one of our dogs shortly after starting with them and they were amazing working with us. Boomer no longer rushes the front door or guests, he respects designated spaces in the house and has greatly improved with pulling on the leash and his reactivity.
Cassidy and Mike are Wonderful Pet Trainers. Cassidy showed me how to use other ways for Kobe(my pit bull dog 4yrs old) to be more efficient with commands. She was also able to explain anything that I needed to change my approach with Kobe.
With it only being a week…Kobe is even more amazing than before.
I would love to say that I would recommend:tell everyone about Bark Buster’s.
They’re really great with scheduling appointments…also they will come out to your place to make easier for the pet and owner.😘🥰
I give them 5✨🏆🥇thank you guys.🥰🥰
We when first brought Hugo home from the rescue we knew we needed guidance. Our second French Bulldog but our first adopted young adult dog, we had little idea what his previous life looked like. One call to our vet for help, led us to Michael. Within 15 minutes of his first visit Michael was already making headway and the results were kind of unbelievable. Hugo went from jumping three feet in the air and barking his lungs out to a completely docile, calm pup. What kind of Voo-Doo was this? None actually. Michael’s simple suggestions, observations to behavior and tips that we could follow ourselves were what made the difference. Michael took the time to not only explain and show us what needed to be done but also included our children in the discussion. The paperwork the rescue provided us upon adoption told the tale of a young Frenchie, who was passed around to boarding facilities and doggie daycares and whose aggressive behavior reflected that. Michael’s gentle and humane methods helped us bring out the good boy who had been in there all along. I’ve been recommending him to everyone I know but especially those who think their adult dogs are too old to be helped. The truth is you can teach old dogs new tricks.
Fairfield Connecticut has its very own dog whisperer. Michael is the absolute BEST! He was first recommended to us via a friend and then through a quick Facebook search on behavioral dog trainers, and we couldn't be happier that we were led his way. First off, he's a great guy. He's funny, personable, helpful and genuinely wants the best for you and your dog. Our first session was 3 hours long and so informative. It helped us recognize the role we played in regards to our dog's behavior. At the end of this session, he had our dog responsive to his techniques and, therefore, calmer in general. We had homework to do and Mike was always accessible with any questions/concerns we had. His response time was incredible. We are gradually addressing our concerns and the second session was equally as productive with our dog minimizing his aggression towards other dogs within a few exercises. It is truly unlike anything we could've imagined and our expectations have indeed been surpassed. Our dog is no longer furry and furious nor is he bouncing from the windows to the walls, he is becoming the pet we always knew he could be. We are so grateful for Michael and the bark busters techniques and couldn't recommend him enough.
I cannot say enough good things about Bark Busters. Our family worked with Cassidy, Mike's partner, and she was amazing. Our 3-year old Brussels Griffon barked at everything...the doorbell, buzzers on television, an owl hooting, squirrels in the yard, our next door neighbor's birthday party, my husband entering the room...and once he started, he didn't stop. Cassidy demonstrated how using a different set of behaviors can interrupt your dog's disruptive patterns. We saw results the VERY FIRST NIGHT. The week after Cassidy worked with us, we had six HVAC guys working in our house and our dog barely seemed to notice.
Our dog's new attitude has been life-changing. He no longer makes me jump 3 feet from my chair when he barks at ghosts at 11 pm. He doesn't wake up my niece's baby barking at a squirrel. He isn't disruptive when we have house guests. He's happy and relaxed! I feel as though I've gained Snow White-level animal communication powers.
PS Bark Busters is really training you, of course. You have to be willing to practice their method with your dog a few times a day. The payoff is huge. I feel as though my dog trusts me more, and feels safer and more relaxed. Our whole family is happier!
Having had a small dog for 11 years, we decided to add to our family and within 6 months we had added 2 rescues, who loved their new family, but weren't so trusting with visitors coming into the house. We tried a few trainers, with no success, then (thank goodness) stumbled across Cassidy - and my goodness has she changed all of our lives for the better!!! I've gone from feeling totally overwhelmed and like a failing dog mom, to having 3 thriving contented dogs, who are chilled and welcoming to all of our guests! This weekend we had so many guests over and our dogs were calm, comfortable and happy! At points you wouldn't have known there were dogs in our family.
Cassidy and Bark Busters have been a total game changer for us all! I cannot even begin to express our gratitude and everything we have learnt. Some changes happened over night, others have taken 6 months of persistent and patient training. Don't give up on your pups, give these guys a call and they could save your family like they have mine!!!
Honestly, I'm thankful for finding Cassidy each and everyday!!
Thank you for the feedback Shona! So happy for all of you! :)
Kyra G.
3 years ago
— Bridgeport, CT
Cassidy was very helpful last year with our first foster dog who was a pitbull mix as she had some issues we had never dealt with in previous dogs. She gave us some great tools and I am happy to say her recommendations were very effective and such a great help.
A few months ago we adopted a 7 month old Rottweiler puppy. Like many puppies he had some typical puppy issues which we were able to address effectively and overall he was a great dog. However, he developed a fixation with chasing and digging at his shadow. We tried distraction, extra exercise, spray bottles, turning him on his back, and a myriad of other tactics all to no avail. We were almost at our wits end. Cassidy to the rescue – wish we had called her sooner. After she evaluated our latest addition to the pack she shared some great tools and exercises from her trainer toolbox. I am elated that we saw an immediate change for the better in his behavior. Her suggestions were the best kind – simple and yet effective. She was able to not only demonstrate the tools/exercises but more importantly observe us to ensure these were used with the proper timing for them to be effective. Reading books and watching youtube videos is entertaining and there is some great content out there but every dog is different. Sometimes having a professional personally observe your dog and how you interact with them can save hours of frustration and drastically shorten the path to success. All we have to do now is follow the path Cassidy outlined so our Rottie will continue to improve. Would not hesitate to call her again and highly recommend her.
Nomita
4 months ago
— Stamford & Greater Fairfield County
Mike came over this morning, and it was life changing. Emma has been impossible on walks recently and has been reacting to other dogs. Barking, pulling, almost making me fall over. Walking became very stressful instead of relaxing and enjoyable. It felt like a chore. She is also hyperactive at times, and when she's triggered, she jumps, flings herself at me, etc. Mike taught me techniques that helped calm her hyperactivity. He showed me effective leadership skills (which I need to practice daily to reinforce). Within half an hour, she did not get triggered by knocking, the bell, me walking into another room, etc. She clearly wants a better leader, and Mike gave me the tools.
PermalinkTowards the end of the lesson, we were doing exercises and training outside. He had his dogs in the car. I was anxious and nervous because I know how she has been. I was shocked! She ignored the other dog and kept walking calmly. Within minutes, Mike was walking the two of them together!
I have his phone number saved as, "Michael Dog Whisperer," for a reason! I highly recommend his services.
Sophy G.
4 months ago
— Bridgeport, CT
Love how quick Michael responded i called him left voicemail and he called back within 5 minutes and he came out to my house within a week I learned alot from him and he answered all my questions by the time he left my house I was happy to see that my dog Bear is trainable love how passionate Michael is I would definitely recommend him to anyone
PermalinkCathi S.
11 months ago
— Shelton, CT
If you have any doubts, questions, worries or are just plain interested in hearing a personal testimonial from someone who has enlisted the services of Mike and Cassidy of Bark Busters, please, please take a moment to read this review! I want to start out by saying my husband and I have had dogs all of our lives. We thought we knew all the training techniques, and have utilized different trainers, programs, and internet taught methods. And we’ve always had very well-behaved, affectionate dogs. Then came our German Shepherd Greta… We got her at a very young age from a reputable trainer known for dealing with reputable breeders. Someone we’ve worked with in the past and with whom we trusted. But from day one Greta was like no other dog we ever had. She was a very anxious puppy and as her anxiety grew, so did her aggression. We took her to standard dog training with someone who is highly respected in our local community, but that was not what she needed. We needed to get to the bottom of why she was behaving the way she was before we could figure out how to correct it. That’s where Mike and Cassidy came in and they were spot on. I found I was answering “yes” to so many of the questions they were asking about her history. It’s like they knew her to a “T” after observing and spending just a little while with her. They were not at all judgmental about techniques I had tried in the past, when I was desperate.
PermalinkThe patience they both showed in working with not only my dog Greta but with my family and me has been amazing. They worked with me time and again until I understood all the subtle nuances of the training. They took time to hear me out, answer any questions, and demonstrate and walk me through techniques until I got it just right. The techniques are not difficult but the timing and the follow-through make all the difference in the world. And as I said previously, they so kindly went over things as many times as I needed until I got it just right. They took time and time again to explain the “why” behind the “how” of all of their techniques. I am truly so impressed and thankful. I could tell immediately that they are not in it for the paycheck, Mike and Cassidy actually truly care about you and your dog!
All of these kind things you’ll read in these reviews about Mike and Cassidy, they are 100% true. So if you are reading this and are feeling overwhelmed and helpless like I was, please know there is help, there is a solution!
Jessica P.
15 months ago
— Danbury, CT
We've been working with Mike and Cassidy for a few months now and we saw a positive change in our dogs behavior immediately following the first session with them. We unfortunately lost one of our dogs shortly after starting with them and they were amazing working with us. Boomer no longer rushes the front door or guests, he respects designated spaces in the house and has greatly improved with pulling on the leash and his reactivity.
PermalinkMelodie E.
15 months ago
— Stamford, CT
Cassidy and Mike are Wonderful Pet Trainers. Cassidy showed me how to use other ways for Kobe(my pit bull dog 4yrs old) to be more efficient with commands. She was also able to explain anything that I needed to change my approach with Kobe.
PermalinkWith it only being a week…Kobe is even more amazing than before.
I would love to say that I would recommend:tell everyone about Bark Buster’s.
They’re really great with scheduling appointments…also they will come out to your place to make easier for the pet and owner.😘🥰
I give them 5✨🏆🥇thank you guys.🥰🥰
Leah H.
16 months ago
— Stamford, CT
We when first brought Hugo home from the rescue we knew we needed guidance. Our second French Bulldog but our first adopted young adult dog, we had little idea what his previous life looked like. One call to our vet for help, led us to Michael. Within 15 minutes of his first visit Michael was already making headway and the results were kind of unbelievable. Hugo went from jumping three feet in the air and barking his lungs out to a completely docile, calm pup. What kind of Voo-Doo was this? None actually. Michael’s simple suggestions, observations to behavior and tips that we could follow ourselves were what made the difference. Michael took the time to not only explain and show us what needed to be done but also included our children in the discussion. The paperwork the rescue provided us upon adoption told the tale of a young Frenchie, who was passed around to boarding facilities and doggie daycares and whose aggressive behavior reflected that. Michael’s gentle and humane methods helped us bring out the good boy who had been in there all along. I’ve been recommending him to everyone I know but especially those who think their adult dogs are too old to be helped. The truth is you can teach old dogs new tricks.
PermalinkDonna M.
24 months ago
— Fairfield, CT
Fairfield Connecticut has its very own dog whisperer. Michael is the absolute BEST! He was first recommended to us via a friend and then through a quick Facebook search on behavioral dog trainers, and we couldn't be happier that we were led his way. First off, he's a great guy. He's funny, personable, helpful and genuinely wants the best for you and your dog. Our first session was 3 hours long and so informative. It helped us recognize the role we played in regards to our dog's behavior. At the end of this session, he had our dog responsive to his techniques and, therefore, calmer in general. We had homework to do and Mike was always accessible with any questions/concerns we had. His response time was incredible. We are gradually addressing our concerns and the second session was equally as productive with our dog minimizing his aggression towards other dogs within a few exercises. It is truly unlike anything we could've imagined and our expectations have indeed been surpassed. Our dog is no longer furry and furious nor is he bouncing from the windows to the walls, he is becoming the pet we always knew he could be. We are so grateful for Michael and the bark busters techniques and couldn't recommend him enough.
PermalinkKimberly Van M.
2 years ago
— Darien, CT
I cannot say enough good things about Bark Busters. Our family worked with Cassidy, Mike's partner, and she was amazing. Our 3-year old Brussels Griffon barked at everything...the doorbell, buzzers on television, an owl hooting, squirrels in the yard, our next door neighbor's birthday party, my husband entering the room...and once he started, he didn't stop. Cassidy demonstrated how using a different set of behaviors can interrupt your dog's disruptive patterns. We saw results the VERY FIRST NIGHT. The week after Cassidy worked with us, we had six HVAC guys working in our house and our dog barely seemed to notice.
PermalinkOur dog's new attitude has been life-changing. He no longer makes me jump 3 feet from my chair when he barks at ghosts at 11 pm. He doesn't wake up my niece's baby barking at a squirrel. He isn't disruptive when we have house guests. He's happy and relaxed! I feel as though I've gained Snow White-level animal communication powers.
PS Bark Busters is really training you, of course. You have to be willing to practice their method with your dog a few times a day. The payoff is huge. I feel as though my dog trusts me more, and feels safer and more relaxed. Our whole family is happier!
Shona G.
2 years ago
— New Canaan, CT
Having had a small dog for 11 years, we decided to add to our family and within 6 months we had added 2 rescues, who loved their new family, but weren't so trusting with visitors coming into the house. We tried a few trainers, with no success, then (thank goodness) stumbled across Cassidy - and my goodness has she changed all of our lives for the better!!! I've gone from feeling totally overwhelmed and like a failing dog mom, to having 3 thriving contented dogs, who are chilled and welcoming to all of our guests! This weekend we had so many guests over and our dogs were calm, comfortable and happy! At points you wouldn't have known there were dogs in our family.
PermalinkCassidy and Bark Busters have been a total game changer for us all! I cannot even begin to express our gratitude and everything we have learnt. Some changes happened over night, others have taken 6 months of persistent and patient training. Don't give up on your pups, give these guys a call and they could save your family like they have mine!!!
Honestly, I'm thankful for finding Cassidy each and everyday!!
Kyra G.
3 years ago
— Bridgeport, CT
Cassidy was very helpful last year with our first foster dog who was a pitbull mix as she had some issues we had never dealt with in previous dogs. She gave us some great tools and I am happy to say her recommendations were very effective and such a great help.
PermalinkA few months ago we adopted a 7 month old Rottweiler puppy. Like many puppies he had some typical puppy issues which we were able to address effectively and overall he was a great dog. However, he developed a fixation with chasing and digging at his shadow. We tried distraction, extra exercise, spray bottles, turning him on his back, and a myriad of other tactics all to no avail. We were almost at our wits end. Cassidy to the rescue – wish we had called her sooner. After she evaluated our latest addition to the pack she shared some great tools and exercises from her trainer toolbox. I am elated that we saw an immediate change for the better in his behavior. Her suggestions were the best kind – simple and yet effective. She was able to not only demonstrate the tools/exercises but more importantly observe us to ensure these were used with the proper timing for them to be effective. Reading books and watching youtube videos is entertaining and there is some great content out there but every dog is different. Sometimes having a professional personally observe your dog and how you interact with them can save hours of frustration and drastically shorten the path to success. All we have to do now is follow the path Cassidy outlined so our Rottie will continue to improve. Would not hesitate to call her again and highly recommend her.
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