Dog Barking Training That Works

Was a learning lesson for all of us. Interesting getting to know dog behavior was amazing!

Orlando was absolutely Amazing! My dogs were 1000% better before our appointment was ever over. Thank you so much!

Orlando treated Moose & us with respect. He helped correct many of Mooses issues and I cannot wait to practice what we all learned.

I hired Bark Bsuters for aggression issue. Orlando thought us Silas is no aggressive and showed us how to be a leader. The changes in our dogs were close to immediate and I'm confident we can have a new relationship with our dogs.

We are really happy with the results of our dog training. Our dog is a mature dog not a puppy and it was challenging to correct her behavior. However Jared gave us plenty of advice and exercises to practice in order we could learn how to demonstrate our leadership and lead the dog. She is much calmer and less pushy now with her behaviors, for example no more begging for food, less whining and no more jumping on the couch without permission. We also find the format of occasional follow-up sessions very useful to maintain good behavior and help her improve. It was invaluable that Jared also brought his own dog to practice pack walks together with our dog, it was a game changer in her leash performance, paying attention to us and staying calm in close proximity to another dog.

Bark Busters training provides the help we’ve been needing to lovingly train our dog!

We have a small cute loving albeit NOISY barker of a Havanese. She would bark at anything uncontrollably. We love to take our two dogs (our second pup is a Brussels Griffon who loves everyone) out in public with us. Our Havanese would be ok until someone else came by or talked and then she’d explode with loud shrill barks. Scaring all of us. I was afraid she was going to literally give someone a heart attack.

Michael with Bark Busters was hired for the job of helping to solve our dilemma. We were a bit unsure after his first visit. But by day 2 after that we became believers as we saw the true transformation of our dogs behavior for the better. And now 2 months later I can tell you this is real. We have taken the information and made it work for our dogs behavior. Everyone is amazed at her transformation. And as a side note I want to stress that no harsh methods were used. The only downside is that they can be considered expensive but we are happy with the outcome!

We had our first in-home session today with Bonnie, and I couldn't be more impressed. From the moment she arrived, she was professional, friendly, and clearly very knowledgeable about dog behavior. She took the time to really understand our dog's personality, routines, and the specific challenges we've been facing. What stood out most was how patient and encouraging she was - not just with our dogs, but with us as owners as well. She explained everything in a way that was easy to follow and gave us practical techniques we could start using immediately. By the end of the visit, we were already seeing small but meaningful improvements. Highly recommend to anyone looking for personalized, effective and compassionate dog training!

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.

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 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!

Sharon from Bark Busters came to my home today for 3 hours and left me with a new dog! My little boy Chip was having difficulty resource guarding issues and not very friendly to our boy dog in the home. By the time Sharon from BB left, I had a pup who looked at me differently and definitely acted different. It was great! I realize I have to keep up with the exercises, but I feel better about my future with Chip and I know he is feeling more confident and comfortable. Thank you so much!

we had the pleasure of working with James for our 2 year old puppy Douglas. he was a very anxious boy who would spend his days barking at any noise he heard and would constantly pull on the leash. 2 sessions later our sweet boy is changed for the better! I would recommend him to any dog owner for any dog problems!

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!

Michael was patient and kind during our whole process. After our first session with him we have seen significant changes in our dog! I highly recommend his services. He taught us how to successfully train our dog! (And to be honest me, I needed the training too!)

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 adopted a ~3yo male bull terrier mix from a shelter and needed help getting him settled in. He is nervous around men, especially tall men, and was starting to get very overly protective of our home. "Boot camp" options seemed extreme, so I called Bark Busters (BB), seeking in-home private lessons. Justin responded the same day I left a message, and we talked about my concerns with our new rescue. I decided to try the BB program, which ended up being the BEST DECISION for my pup and for me! Justin set up our first session with trainer/coach James. James spent much of the 1st session going through the goals, objectives and concepts of training, including a timeline based on reasonable expectations of my dog. James spent a lot of time explaining how to "read" my dog's behavior, and how to properly respond. He explained the concepts behind each step, which helped me to understand not just what to do, but why (thus enabling me to understand how to deploy the training to different situations). James also set up scenarios to practice, going through each step so I could gain confidence in what my role is while helping my dog settle. It really is about training the owner how to work with the dog. James provided summaries of each session, plus videos demonstrating how I can use different responses/techniques to reshape how my dog reacts to stressful situations. I saw significant progress very early in the training, and was surprised at how quickly we were able to help my dog understand his role (and to feel safe) in our home. The best part is that if I need more help, I just have to reach out to James/BB and schedule more sessions - this is included in the initial program. Given that it takes a rescue dog a while to COMPLETELY settle in, new issues could arise as time passes, and if so, all I have to do is call to set it up. In summary, Bark Busters is a GREAT dog training program, and James is a FANTASTIC BB trainer/coach! Definitely recommend BB to owners that want help with their dogs!

Connie has been a godsend for our family. We were having issues with our dogs’ reactivity on walks and were searching for a trainer and training method that felt right for us. However, most of what we found was either treat based, which did not work with our large reactive dogs, or dominance and physical correction based which didn’t resonate with us. Connie showed us a third way. By helping us better understand our dogs, their needs, and their communication style, she taught us how to shift our entire relationship to one in which we are the authority and we can all feel safer and more relaxed. Our walks and home life are now much more enjoyable and we feel empowered to make the changes necessary to improve our lives.

Jerry was SO helpful. I tried other training classes only to be disappointed in the results. Barkbuster's technique was immediately effective. My dog responded very quickly and with a little practice, her behavior improved tremendously! The way Jerry explained everything made so much sense! He taught me so much about my dog, dog behavior, and gave me tools that have greatly improved our quality of life!

Pam is a miracle worker! I have a German Shepherd that started to display aggression. I was afraid to walk him when other dogs were around. It got to the point I wouldn't walk my dog until midnight! After working with Pam, I learned to establish myself as a leader and get Buddy to actually listen to me. It's amazing the results you see when you learn to communicate with your pup. Buddy and I now enjoy multiple walks/day.

Google Review: "Betty Lou and Rachel are doing a great job helping us with our 2 older dogs! Since we started about 3 months ago they both are a lot calmer and no longer charge the door when somebody is there! Also, our one dog has ( had )separation anxiety to the point I could not even do yard work without him scratching the door. He is now fine! We had an issue with him nipping if he is startled and is making great progress there! We live in Foley Alabama and would highly recommend them to help you with your doggies! Thank you ladies!"

Larry Rudginsky has been a kind and gentle teacher for my incredibly energetic and stubborn pup. She is learning manners and how to behave on and off a leash as well as walking near other dogs and people without running at them. It has been a challenge but she is learning to be acceptable in and with company! I like this program of learning together - very helpful for us both!

Bark Busters made a huge difference right away with my dog Izzy's behavior. It's only been a couple days since my at home training session with Michael, but Izzy seems like a new dog. She has barely barked since the training and she used to bark at almost every new person or dog she came across. She is also much more respectful of boundaries now and she doesn't pull at the leash during walks anymore. I highly recommend Bark Busters to anyone whose dogs are excessively barking or have other problem behaviors. Thank you, Michael and Bark Busters!