Question 1

What makes Bark Busters different from other dog trainers in Southwest Orlando?

Accepted Answer

Bark Busters offers a Lifetime Support Guarantee Training Program and is the largest and most trusted dog training program in the World, training over 1 million dogs since 1989. Bark Busters does not use electric collars, prong collars or aversive methods.

Question 2

What should I expect during my first Bark Busters in-home dog training session?

Accepted Answer

The first dog training lesson is normally between an hour and a half to two hours long. The first 30-45 minutes will be spent on assesing your dogs behaviors and discussing how to solve them using dog psychology and the Bark Busters Method. Then we will conduct each exercise with you several times to make sure you see results and are confident in the training process.

Question 3

How many dog training sessions come with your program and how long will it take to see results?

Accepted Answer

Most dog owners see noticeable improvement during their first Bark Busters lesson. Lasting behavior change requires consistency, with just 15–20 minutes of practice each day. Our support-driven training programs include ongoing coaching and follow-up lessons as needed to help you reach your goals. While every dog is different, research suggests it can take 6–8 weeks to reliably change a specific behavior.

Question 4

How does in-home dog training compare to board and train programs?

Accepted Answer

Bark Busters home training programs are designed to balance and improve your relationship with your dog, not the relationship with your dog and a trainer. We will work to transform you into the best dog trainer and leader your dog needs you to be.

During board and train programs, dog owners are often not present or involved in the training directly, therefore making the training difficult for the owner to replicate when their dog is back home. Board and train programs are also typically between 4 and 6 weeks long with little to no support afterwards.

Bark Busters programs are support driven and allow for the time needed to see behavioral change. Board and train programs also often use aversive tools like an electric collar or prong collar to correct dogs. Our in home program does not use any of these aversive tools. We instead teach dog psychology, body language and tone of voice.

Question 5

How is in-home dog training different than group classes?

Accepted Answer

Bark Busters home training program provides a distraction free environment so that your dog can focus and learn more effectively. A dog's behavior will change depending on their environment. The best training environment for your dog to learn is in the home with you and your family where the behaviors naturally occur. We will start out with low level distractions in the home first and then work on adding higher level distractions such as other dogs, people, etc.

Classroom training is more for socialization at a younger age and learning some basic obedience training. It will not solve for the emotional response that your dog has or develops around distractions. The Bark Busters program works to manage your dogs fight or flight mental state so that they can perform those obedience tasks and focus on you when you need it most.

Question 6

Will I be involved in the training, or do you train my dog for me?

Accepted Answer

Yes, owners are heavily involved with our training programs. Think of us as a personal trainer and coach for you and your dog. At the first lesson, we will show you how to do each exercise with your dog and then make sure your dog listens to you when you conduct the exercises with them.

Question 7

Is positive reinforcement training the same as treat training?

Accepted Answer

Positive reinforcement is simply rewarding the behavior you want your dog to display. Dogs are motivated by either food, toys or attention. Some dogs for example are not treat or food motivated, so using a treat only approach may not make sense.

Bark Busters uses a mixture of positive reinforcement and negative reinforcement through body language and tone of voice. Treats are not mandatory.

Question 8

Can an older dog still learn better behavior, or is training only for puppies?

Accepted Answer

Older dogs can absolutely learn better behavior! It's never too early or too late to start training an adult dog. Puppies can start training around 8 weeks old.

Question 9

What areas do your service surrounding Orlando?

Accepted Answer

We provide dog training in Winter Garden, Gotha, Oakland, Windermere, Doctor Phillips, Ocoee, Clarcona, Celebration, Kissimmee, Orlando, Davenport and Poinciana.

Question 10

Does Bark Busters really provide lifetime dog training support for my dog?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Bark Busters Southwest Orlando Gold Service provides in-home dog training support for the life of your dog, with no additional training fees. We don’t just complete a set number of sessions and leave you on your own.

We continue to schedule follow-up lessons as needed until behavioral issues are resolved, so you always have ongoing support. If a new or unrelated behavior issue comes up in the future, just reach out and we’ll help you address it.

If you move, your Bark Busters support moves with you. A local trainer can continue your program seamlessly, either in person where available or remotely.

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