We were having aggression, possession, barking, leash manners, table manners, and separation anxiety with our dog, and were losing hope. We got our dog during Covid so he is not well socialized and has anxiety and attachment issues. We had tried the Bark Busters program before when our dog was younger with another trainer in a different area before we moved to Richmond and unfortunately, it didn't go well. But then, along came Kyle. He turned it around for us.
Kyle has been an amazing dog trainer and the best one my husband and I have had. He cares and wants to get to know his clients to build a lasting relationship with them which is something that I personally appreciate. Kyle told us that he wanted to be a part of our dog Wade's success story which was really nice to hear. Our dog is going to turn 5 in December. We have been seeing Kyle once a month for about two months now and we have seen much improvement in our dog. Kyle is very knowledgeable in his work and you can tell that he has a passion for and loves what he does! He always has a positive and can-do attitude and is more than willing to go above and beyond at training. Our dog Wade has already gotten so much better with table manners, door possession, and his separation anxiety. We have even gotten two compliments from the apartment complex we live in saying that our dog has been much better with his barking and separation anxiety which is a HUGE WIN for us!!
I could write so much more, but needless to say, if you are looking for a great dog trainer who knows what he's talking about and is passionate about helping people understand how to speak "dog" look no further. Kyle is the best and we will continue to use him for the lifetime of our dog.
My partner and I were talking about our dog's barking problem as he barks at everything and everyone, even us. The next day we were at our vet's office for an appt when we saw a brochure for Kyle at Bark Busters. Thank God we made that call to Kyle! The cost almost scared us off, but we didn't know what else to do, and felt like Buster was worth it, so we had to give it a try. Kyle came to the house and listened (and made a list) of all of our issues with Buster. Then Kyle started teaching us what to do in each scenario. We listened and began practicing with Buster immediately. He also emailed us helpful short videos demonstrating the techniques. We started seeing a change in Buster within the first few days. It seemed Buster was enjoying not having to be the "head of our pack" and started acting more like the dog we used to know. We became a lot less stressed as he was listening to us and changing right before our eyes. Buster used to go bananas with barking whenever someone knocked on the door or pressed the Ring doorbell. Now he sits away from the door until we tell him it's ok to greet the guest. The best part is that Kyle will come to the house and help us for as long as we need him.... For the rest of our dog’s life. You can't possibly put a price on our peace of mind and getting the calmer side of our dog back. He's a delight now. Thanks Kyle! 🐾
Kyle has been a joy and Blessing to work with. We are so grateful for Kyle’s help with our dog Bear (age 4). With just a couple of sessions, we have already had a positive response with Bear and his interaction with others. He is such a sweet dog, but became anxious and protective when visitors would come over. With Kyle’s teaching, we were able to help Bear know we were in charge and he didn’t have to protect us. This has helped him to calm down with visitors. Specifically, Bear no longer growls when being petted and for the first time, friends and family are able to see the sweet boy we know. Kyle has also helped us with walking Bear, who is 85lbs. He no longer leads us on the walks, but instead is able to walk right next to us. Kyle’s training and techniques have given us the ability to feel more comfortable having company over and knowing they will be able to interact with Bear and enjoy him as much as we do. We are forever grateful for Kyle and highly recommend him!
Kyle is super friendly and very professional! I would highly recommend Kyle! He gave our family a lot of insight in handling our nervous labrador….He is the real deal.
We met with Kyle yesterday for our first day of training with our Mini Golden Doodle Sandy. He was right on time, very polite and energetic. Without having to be asked he removed his shoes as soon as he came in the door. Sandy took to him like an old friend. Before going into training he took an hour to find out what our experience with dogs was, what we were having issues with and what were we doing now training wise. He was non-judgmental and very positive. We like that there is no punishment and no treats. He's teaching us how to communicate with Sandy and be the leader. We would have never figured this out on our own. He left us tools, techniques and some homework. We're looking forward to our next lesson and reaping the rewards of our progress.
In our first session, Kyle’s focus on helping to develop Winston’s relationship with me as he grows from puppy to adult dog is a great start! Given Kyle’s tutelage, I’ve been able to build upon Winston’s trust and leadership in me. Kyle likes to know the background and surroundings of each dog, which helps everyone to understand the why behind the behavior. While there’s still a ways to go, I’m very optimistic that Winston will grow into a trusting, well-rounded dog. Thank you, Kyle!
I recently did training with Kyle for my bulldog Dolly, and it was the best decision I’ve made for my dog! My mom found out about him through a radio interview on WRVA, and I’m so glad she was listening at that time. Kyle was great from the start - before I even booked him, he agreed to have a phone call with me to talk about the process and answer my questions. My bulldog was having some issues with other dogs and thinking she had to protect me, and barking at dogs or people through the glass door. After just the first session with Kyle, I started to see a change in her behavior. Kyle helped me to teach Dolly that I’m the one in charge and don’t need her to protect me all the time. Since our sessions, she’s become a happier dog - she's not stressed or worried all the time about having to protect me, and she’s able to just be a dog. Kyle was great with dolly, he’s an amazing dog trainer, and more than that he’s just a great person. I’d recommend him to anyone looking for a trainer to help their dog have a happier life!
I started working with Kyle Milwit, Bark Busters trainer, in November 2023. I had just adopted an adult dog and needed help integrating her into my home and with my other dog, who I have had for 12 years. Kyle “trained” me and gave me the tools necessary to safely integrate the dogs and ensure I remained in control as the pack leader.
Within a few sessions (immediate results after the first session) he helped me take two adult female dogs that were very on edge with each other (and would fight) and create an environment/dynamic that allowed them to both feel safe and confident with each other and allowed me to be a better leader of my pack. After less than 6 weeks of consistent training they are now cuddling together on the same dog beds and are inseparable.
Working with Kyle has been a game changer! I appreciate his methods and training style and would highly recommend him to anyone seeking help with dog behavior issues and obedience training.
Micah
22 months ago
— Glen Allen, VA
We were having aggression, possession, barking, leash manners, table manners, and separation anxiety with our dog, and were losing hope. We got our dog during Covid so he is not well socialized and has anxiety and attachment issues. We had tried the Bark Busters program before when our dog was younger with another trainer in a different area before we moved to Richmond and unfortunately, it didn't go well. But then, along came Kyle. He turned it around for us.
PermalinkKyle has been an amazing dog trainer and the best one my husband and I have had. He cares and wants to get to know his clients to build a lasting relationship with them which is something that I personally appreciate. Kyle told us that he wanted to be a part of our dog Wade's success story which was really nice to hear. Our dog is going to turn 5 in December. We have been seeing Kyle once a month for about two months now and we have seen much improvement in our dog. Kyle is very knowledgeable in his work and you can tell that he has a passion for and loves what he does! He always has a positive and can-do attitude and is more than willing to go above and beyond at training. Our dog Wade has already gotten so much better with table manners, door possession, and his separation anxiety. We have even gotten two compliments from the apartment complex we live in saying that our dog has been much better with his barking and separation anxiety which is a HUGE WIN for us!!
I could write so much more, but needless to say, if you are looking for a great dog trainer who knows what he's talking about and is passionate about helping people understand how to speak "dog" look no further. Kyle is the best and we will continue to use him for the lifetime of our dog.
Sally C.
2 years ago
— Richmond, VA
My partner and I were talking about our dog's barking problem as he barks at everything and everyone, even us. The next day we were at our vet's office for an appt when we saw a brochure for Kyle at Bark Busters. Thank God we made that call to Kyle! The cost almost scared us off, but we didn't know what else to do, and felt like Buster was worth it, so we had to give it a try. Kyle came to the house and listened (and made a list) of all of our issues with Buster. Then Kyle started teaching us what to do in each scenario. We listened and began practicing with Buster immediately. He also emailed us helpful short videos demonstrating the techniques. We started seeing a change in Buster within the first few days. It seemed Buster was enjoying not having to be the "head of our pack" and started acting more like the dog we used to know. We became a lot less stressed as he was listening to us and changing right before our eyes. Buster used to go bananas with barking whenever someone knocked on the door or pressed the Ring doorbell. Now he sits away from the door until we tell him it's ok to greet the guest. The best part is that Kyle will come to the house and help us for as long as we need him.... For the rest of our dog’s life. You can't possibly put a price on our peace of mind and getting the calmer side of our dog back. He's a delight now. Thanks Kyle! 🐾
PermalinkHeather S.
2 years ago
— Richmond, VA
Kyle has been a joy and Blessing to work with. We are so grateful for Kyle’s help with our dog Bear (age 4). With just a couple of sessions, we have already had a positive response with Bear and his interaction with others. He is such a sweet dog, but became anxious and protective when visitors would come over. With Kyle’s teaching, we were able to help Bear know we were in charge and he didn’t have to protect us. This has helped him to calm down with visitors. Specifically, Bear no longer growls when being petted and for the first time, friends and family are able to see the sweet boy we know. Kyle has also helped us with walking Bear, who is 85lbs. He no longer leads us on the walks, but instead is able to walk right next to us. Kyle’s training and techniques have given us the ability to feel more comfortable having company over and knowing they will be able to interact with Bear and enjoy him as much as we do. We are forever grateful for Kyle and highly recommend him!
PermalinkStacy W.
2 years ago
— Glen Allen, VA
Kyle is super friendly and very professional! I would highly recommend Kyle! He gave our family a lot of insight in handling our nervous labrador….He is the real deal.
PermalinkGary N.
2 years ago
— Schenectady, NY
We met with Kyle yesterday for our first day of training with our Mini Golden Doodle Sandy. He was right on time, very polite and energetic. Without having to be asked he removed his shoes as soon as he came in the door. Sandy took to him like an old friend. Before going into training he took an hour to find out what our experience with dogs was, what we were having issues with and what were we doing now training wise. He was non-judgmental and very positive. We like that there is no punishment and no treats. He's teaching us how to communicate with Sandy and be the leader. We would have never figured this out on our own. He left us tools, techniques and some homework. We're looking forward to our next lesson and reaping the rewards of our progress.
PermalinkPeter
2 years ago
— Mechanicsville, VA
Kyle was very informative. He helped us with future training of our puppy
PermalinkMorgan
3 years ago
— Richmond, VA
In our first session, Kyle’s focus on helping to develop Winston’s relationship with me as he grows from puppy to adult dog is a great start! Given Kyle’s tutelage, I’ve been able to build upon Winston’s trust and leadership in me. Kyle likes to know the background and surroundings of each dog, which helps everyone to understand the why behind the behavior. While there’s still a ways to go, I’m very optimistic that Winston will grow into a trusting, well-rounded dog. Thank you, Kyle!
PermalinkKaki A.
3 years ago
— Richmond, VA
I recently did training with Kyle for my bulldog Dolly, and it was the best decision I’ve made for my dog! My mom found out about him through a radio interview on WRVA, and I’m so glad she was listening at that time. Kyle was great from the start - before I even booked him, he agreed to have a phone call with me to talk about the process and answer my questions. My bulldog was having some issues with other dogs and thinking she had to protect me, and barking at dogs or people through the glass door. After just the first session with Kyle, I started to see a change in her behavior. Kyle helped me to teach Dolly that I’m the one in charge and don’t need her to protect me all the time. Since our sessions, she’s become a happier dog - she's not stressed or worried all the time about having to protect me, and she’s able to just be a dog. Kyle was great with dolly, he’s an amazing dog trainer, and more than that he’s just a great person. I’d recommend him to anyone looking for a trainer to help their dog have a happier life!
PermalinkCarol .
3 years ago
— Mechanicsville, VA
Kyle did an excellent job and I look forward to working with him during future sessions.
PermalinkAllison S.
3 years ago
— Richmond, VA
I started working with Kyle Milwit, Bark Busters trainer, in November 2023. I had just adopted an adult dog and needed help integrating her into my home and with my other dog, who I have had for 12 years. Kyle “trained” me and gave me the tools necessary to safely integrate the dogs and ensure I remained in control as the pack leader.
PermalinkWithin a few sessions (immediate results after the first session) he helped me take two adult female dogs that were very on edge with each other (and would fight) and create an environment/dynamic that allowed them to both feel safe and confident with each other and allowed me to be a better leader of my pack. After less than 6 weeks of consistent training they are now cuddling together on the same dog beds and are inseparable.
Working with Kyle has been a game changer! I appreciate his methods and training style and would highly recommend him to anyone seeking help with dog behavior issues and obedience training.
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