Tips & Advice

We love it when our Bark Busters dog trainers receive awards & special recognition. A special shout out to Richard & Vicki Horowitz who were voted "Best of New Haven" two years in a row! 

If your dog has ever run away, you know the panic. Here is a success story about how the Bark Buster collar saved the day!

As many dog owners may or may not know, Bark Busters use a combination of vocal commands and body language to successfully train your dog. We have achieved worldwide popularity for our use of the command "Bah". See it in action!

Unfortunately 45% of all U.S. dogs are either overweight or obese. This equates to 35 million dogs! Just like humans, these extra pounds can make them more prone to certain illnesses such as diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, and lung disorders. On the flip side, studies have shown that dogs who are at their ideal weight live at least two years longer than their overweight counterparts.

The passing away of a pet is grueling, especially if you have to make the decision to euthanize your beloved dog. Nowadays there are more options with pet hospice and the availability of veterinarians who perform in-home euthanasia.

We know that senior citizens can benefit from having a dog, both emotionally and physically. Besides providing companionship, pets reduce depression and stress, lower blood pressure...

At Bark Busters Home Dog Training, we have long known that dogs are remarkable creatures. For many years, they have been trained as Seeing Eye dogs...

The eyes of both people and dogs contain special light catching cells called cones that respond to color.

Every year, more than 4.5 million people in the U.S. are bitten by dogs with 800,000 requiring medical care. Unfortunately, most of the victims are innocent children or senior citizens. As summertime rolls around and more children and dogs are outside, it's important to protect yourself and your family from aggressive or ill-trained dogs.