We can’t say enough about Jef and the incredible impact he’s had on our lives. After 1.5 years of trying everything to train our Maltipoo, Luna, we were starting to feel like we’d never figure it out. Then we had one lesson with Jef, and everything changed.
Luna is now a completely different dog—in the best way possible! Friends and fellow travelers constantly ask, “Where is Luna?” and “Who is this dog?!” because they can’t believe the transformation. Jef’s training methods are clear, effective, and, most importantly, they work.
What truly sets him apart is his ongoing support. If we’re on the road and encounter a challenging situation, we know we can call him for advice. That level of dedication and commitment to his clients is rare and invaluable, especially for full-time travelers like us.
Thank you Gary! I'm looking forward to watching Pebbles become best dog she can be.
-Jef
Bernadette L.
3 years ago
— Tampa, FL
Our trainer Jef is amazing and so knowledgable about all dogs. The tactics he showed us worked immediately! It was amazing to see. I even got a few approving licks from my pups afterward. They seemed to be happy to finally be understood!
Yay! Thank you Bernadette. I'm thrilled to read this. I look forward to seeing all the progress at our next lesson.
-Jef
Elaine H.
3 years ago
— Spring Hill, FL
Thank you Jeff. After just one session we have hope for Benjamin where we had lost almost all hope. We know we have a long road, but with the tools you gave us I know that along with Benjamin and your help we will get there.
I'm so happy to read this. Benjamin is lucky to have such great humans to guide him. I'm looking forward to watching his progress.
best,
Jef
Barbara M.
3 years ago
— Tampa, FL
Jef is wonderful at training us!! Oh, and our dog Daisy. Prior to Working with Jef we called our dog “Crazy Daisy”. Now after only a few weeks/lessons Daisy is doing much better. Jef taught us how to interact with her. Daisy is only 9 months old and prior to Jef’s training she thought she was the boss. Now she actually listens. We highly recommend Jef and Bark Busters for training.
Thank you Barb! I'm so happy with the results you and John achieved with Daisy. She's such a good dog. I can't wait to hear about her summer adventures!
Thank you Jordan! I’m so happy with the progress you have made with Mr. Darcy
Casey E.
4 years ago
— Tampa, FL
We've been working with Jef for a few weeks and I'm so glad we found him; we had two dogs and recently rescued a 3rd. We needed help with the new addition - general socialization, manners, sibling rivalry, etc. I love that this training is not treat based - the things Jef has taught us have been easy to work into our every day lives which makes 'practicing' easy, and with 3 dogs, that's really important! The dogs showed immediate improvement in some big areas - like door control - which just tells me with more consistent training and work, we'll successfully tackle the other things where we'd like to see improvement (like recall). Looking forward to continuing to work with Jef!
Thank you Casey! You and Mike get all the credit for doing the hard work each day. Looking forward to our next lesson!
-Jef Evans
Becky B.
4 years ago
— Tampa, FL
After 1 meeting with Jef we were able to immediately apply new skills with our 7 year-old rescue. When I called to make the appointment with Bark Busters, I was in tears and ready to give up on our dog. We had our rescue for three months, who had been returned to the shelter from another family because of his severe separation anxiety. The shelter told us he wasn’t dog aggressive, however, he was in our dog-packed neighborhood. We were becoming “those people with that dog”. In our first meeting with Jef, he taught us how to communicate with our pup and how to be the pack leader. It worked! We saw results that day. With our continued practice, it continues to work. We had tried the “treat method” of behavior change, but it didn’t stick because no treats meant inconsistent performance. We have been practicing what we learned every day, every walk, and working with him. We have emailed with Jef a couple of times and even had 2 visits. We are only in 5 weeks into applying these new behaviors with our dog. In this short time, our dog is now one of the best leash walkers in the neighborhood! He used to bark at almost every dog and would lunge and pull towards them. Now, he almost never barks at another dog and looks to us for what to do. We went from extreme separation behavior where pup could not be left home alone for even 5 minutes (or even out of eyesight), to being alone in another room for 2.5 hours without panicking or destruction. After our second visit, Jef showed us how to refine what we had learned in the first to get even better results. We still have a ways to go, but our dog is happier and we are too! We haven’t given up on him because Jef gave us the tools, encouragement, and reinforcement to be the pack leader. Thank you Bark Busters for your humane methods and thank you Jef for your support.
Wow, I'm choked up a little. Thank you. I love that you and Randy have had this experience with the best named dog in the world. You both have done hard work and done it very well. It's been a joy to have you as clients.
best,
Jef
Hayley M.
4 years ago
— Tampa, FL
Jef has been great with my dog, Otis! We cover so much in each training session, and the techniques are simple enough that I'm able to easily practice on my own. Otis was a stray and had multiple behavior issues that I couldn't work through on my own (chewing, barking, separation anxiety, jumping, etc). Jef tailored everything to what Otis needs, and everyone I know says they've seen a dramatic change in his behavior even in the short time that we've been working together. I highly recommend Jef and Bark Busters!
Thank you for the kind words Hayley! It’s been a joy to work with you and Otis. He’s so lucky to have you as his human.
Christopher R.
4 years ago
— Tampa, FL
Jef is excellent at what he does, and has a clear passion for the work, as well. We saw results immediately during our first sessions together. Highly recommend!
Marcy B.
10 months ago
— Holiday, FL
The Dog Trainer Who Changed Our Lives!
PermalinkWe can’t say enough about Jef and the incredible impact he’s had on our lives. After 1.5 years of trying everything to train our Maltipoo, Luna, we were starting to feel like we’d never figure it out. Then we had one lesson with Jef, and everything changed.
Luna is now a completely different dog—in the best way possible! Friends and fellow travelers constantly ask, “Where is Luna?” and “Who is this dog?!” because they can’t believe the transformation. Jef’s training methods are clear, effective, and, most importantly, they work.
What truly sets him apart is his ongoing support. If we’re on the road and encounter a challenging situation, we know we can call him for advice. That level of dedication and commitment to his clients is rare and invaluable, especially for full-time travelers like us.
Gary H.
3 years ago
— Odessa, FL
5 STARS
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Bernadette L.
3 years ago
— Tampa, FL
Our trainer Jef is amazing and so knowledgable about all dogs. The tactics he showed us worked immediately! It was amazing to see. I even got a few approving licks from my pups afterward. They seemed to be happy to finally be understood!
Permalink-Jef
Elaine H.
3 years ago
— Spring Hill, FL
Thank you Jeff. After just one session we have hope for Benjamin where we had lost almost all hope. We know we have a long road, but with the tools you gave us I know that along with Benjamin and your help we will get there.
PermalinkI'm so happy to read this. Benjamin is lucky to have such great humans to guide him. I'm looking forward to watching his progress.
best,
Jef
Barbara M.
3 years ago
— Tampa, FL
Jef is wonderful at training us!! Oh, and our dog Daisy. Prior to Working with Jef we called our dog “Crazy Daisy”. Now after only a few weeks/lessons Daisy is doing much better. Jef taught us how to interact with her. Daisy is only 9 months old and prior to Jef’s training she thought she was the boss. Now she actually listens. We highly recommend Jef and Bark Busters for training.
Permalinkall the best,
Jef
Eva M.
3 years ago
— Oldsmar, FL
Jef is the best! Love working with him
PermalinkCasey E.
4 years ago
— Tampa, FL
We've been working with Jef for a few weeks and I'm so glad we found him; we had two dogs and recently rescued a 3rd. We needed help with the new addition - general socialization, manners, sibling rivalry, etc. I love that this training is not treat based - the things Jef has taught us have been easy to work into our every day lives which makes 'practicing' easy, and with 3 dogs, that's really important! The dogs showed immediate improvement in some big areas - like door control - which just tells me with more consistent training and work, we'll successfully tackle the other things where we'd like to see improvement (like recall). Looking forward to continuing to work with Jef!
Permalink-Jef Evans
Becky B.
4 years ago
— Tampa, FL
After 1 meeting with Jef we were able to immediately apply new skills with our 7 year-old rescue. When I called to make the appointment with Bark Busters, I was in tears and ready to give up on our dog. We had our rescue for three months, who had been returned to the shelter from another family because of his severe separation anxiety. The shelter told us he wasn’t dog aggressive, however, he was in our dog-packed neighborhood. We were becoming “those people with that dog”. In our first meeting with Jef, he taught us how to communicate with our pup and how to be the pack leader. It worked! We saw results that day. With our continued practice, it continues to work. We had tried the “treat method” of behavior change, but it didn’t stick because no treats meant inconsistent performance. We have been practicing what we learned every day, every walk, and working with him. We have emailed with Jef a couple of times and even had 2 visits. We are only in 5 weeks into applying these new behaviors with our dog. In this short time, our dog is now one of the best leash walkers in the neighborhood! He used to bark at almost every dog and would lunge and pull towards them. Now, he almost never barks at another dog and looks to us for what to do. We went from extreme separation behavior where pup could not be left home alone for even 5 minutes (or even out of eyesight), to being alone in another room for 2.5 hours without panicking or destruction. After our second visit, Jef showed us how to refine what we had learned in the first to get even better results. We still have a ways to go, but our dog is happier and we are too! We haven’t given up on him because Jef gave us the tools, encouragement, and reinforcement to be the pack leader. Thank you Bark Busters for your humane methods and thank you Jef for your support.
PermalinkWow, I'm choked up a little. Thank you. I love that you and Randy have had this experience with the best named dog in the world. You both have done hard work and done it very well. It's been a joy to have you as clients.
best,
Jef
Hayley M.
4 years ago
— Tampa, FL
Jef has been great with my dog, Otis! We cover so much in each training session, and the techniques are simple enough that I'm able to easily practice on my own. Otis was a stray and had multiple behavior issues that I couldn't work through on my own (chewing, barking, separation anxiety, jumping, etc). Jef tailored everything to what Otis needs, and everyone I know says they've seen a dramatic change in his behavior even in the short time that we've been working together. I highly recommend Jef and Bark Busters!
PermalinkChristopher R.
4 years ago
— Tampa, FL
Jef is excellent at what he does, and has a clear passion for the work, as well. We saw results immediately during our first sessions together. Highly recommend!
PermalinkThank you for the kind review. Working with you guys is a joy. Rosco is a lucky pup.
all the best,
Jef
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