Puppy Training

Don't walk, run to work with Bark Busters. Please read my review if you relate to any crate-anxiety issues.

Here's my story: I have a puppy GSD who's shockingly lazy, but his shepherdation (separation) anxiety was really out of control to the point where he could break out of his crate AND open my front door.

I would describe myself as highly dog knowledgable so I am VERY particular about the methods used by trainers. To each their own, but e-collars, prongs, etc are band-aids (or worseners) for most problems since most dog-owners don't really understand the timing/utility of these tools enough to ween off of them at any point. If your dog is a 100/10 lunatic, then I guess I get it :|

Anywho, I was honestly shocked to learn they don't even rely on clickers or treats, just straight up dog behavior and psychology, yet have the reviews they have.

Here's my summary. I am only 2 days post training, have received a comprehensive training plan with new crate recs, have gotten 5-7 minutes of a CALM dog in his crate once I've left (a miracle), and did nothing but learn to amend MY body languages and sounds.

Bonus that Anthony was an absolute delight to work with.

Hire them - you're welcome in advance ;)

A life-changing experience. John provided the most thorough, extensive lesson and training which had immediate effects on our puppy. John's patience, expertise and professionalism made the session productive and positive while training our dog. We are very grateful for John's help and understanding in helping us properly train Milton.

When we met Amber we were very impressed with her knowledge and with her enthusiasm we had just acquired a 10-month-old German Shepherd puppy and we needed to be able to not only integrate her into our family but she had a very bad habit of jumping on us and as a very large puppy, It was something we needed to address quickly .She gave us the tools and the steps we would need to not only accomplish this , but to also address some of the issues with our other dogs. We see this training as ongoing as the need arises. The total support that we get from this organization is ongoing for the life of our dogs and that was very impressive to us. We see this as a investment into our future and the future of our dogs and we know Amber will be there with us all the way.

It was a pleasure meeting Jeri for our first training. I learned so much on how to relate to Reiff. I was so happy to see a improvement only with the first lesson and it made me very hopeful and excited to know that Reiff will be able to be the best obedient and happy puppy that he deserves to be. Jeri was down to earth but very professional and you could see she loves and cares deeply of all pets.
Thank you so much and I’m looking forward to the future with Reiff.

We highly recommend Dan from Bark Busters in Walnut Creek. We got Mr. Moose - a "mini" bernadoodle right before covid hit and think that much of his reactivity and anxiety stemmed from the shut downs. We tried some training classes, but he was really hard to walk on a leash, jumps on people and horns into our space with bumps to get pets. He was also very tough in the kitchen, counter surfing for anything he could grab - it made cooking really challenging. After our first session with Dan we could walk him easily with no pulling or darting. We also solved the kitchen problem by establishing that it was no longer Mr. Moose's space - it was AMAZING - I no longer have to cook with a baby gate around me! More recently, he taught us that we could use the same technique to get him to sleep anywhere else but our bed. We were sure that he would cry and whine, but once again we had success and we now can stretch out on our own bed! The great part of Bark Busters is that you can have Dan back as needed without paying anything additional. We are deeply appreciative to Dan for all of his common sense training (of us).

We've been working with Dan from Bark Busters to train our french bulldog, Bleu.. and we couldn't be happier! From the very first session, Dan was super knowledgeable, patient and incredibly helpful. Bleu responded so well to Dan's techniques, we started seeing positive changes right away!! Dan took the time to understand Bleu's behavior and gave us clear tools and guidance to continue reinforcing everything at home. As we continue to work with Dan, we feel much more confident as dog parents now thanks to him! Highly recommend Dan to anyone looking for real results with their pup!

Orlando was very informative, great tools to help resolve our dogs issues.

We are very happy with Orlando and the training provided. My wife and I feel more in control of our dogs and are on our way to being leaders of our pack.

Katsu never would walk on my left side until today. Unbelievable! Katsu would bark at dogs & people and today he stopped barking after a few minutes of training.

John was truly awesome! A dog whisperer if there ever was one. He was patient with my adult children and parents whom all take care of our 5 year old labradoodle Louie! I would highly recommend hiring John for any and all of your dog training needs!

John was very informative and attentive to our immediate needs. He had spectacular communication appropriation and we loved his enthusiasm and commitment.

We saw immediate results today and we are feeling hopeful for the future! Loved John!

John was very thorough and patient with me. Everything was clear and easy to understand. I saw immediate improvement in my dog's behavior.

What a pleasure it was having John come to my home to begin my journey to discover how to interact with my dog and become best friends. The first lesson was informative and gave me positive feelings about the steps ahead.

Training was great. We learned a lot. Looking forward to more lessons.

Kayla has been an amazing trainer for our energetic 2.5 year old dog! She gave us a detailed schedule of various exercises to strengthen our bond and establish ourselves as better leaders. We’ve seen a major improvement in his attentiveness, impulse control, and obedience. I would highly recommend her services for any dog!

Kayla has been an amazing trainer for our energetic 2.5 year old dog! She gave us a detailed schedule of various exercises to strengthen our bond and establish ourselves as better leaders. We’ve seen a major improvement in his attentiveness, impulse control, and obedience. I would highly recommend her services for any dog!

We have tried a lot of things with our dog, including other training programs and medication, but training with Kayla is the first time I have felt like we have her separation anxiety under control. Kayla patiently taught us how to properly communicate with our dogs and techniques to make our fearful and reactive little lady feel safe, calm, and quiet. I learned so much from Kayla and cannot recommend her enough. She is a very clear and effective teacher and such an excellent communicator (human and canine!).

We have tried a lot of things with our dog, including other training programs and medication, but training with Kayla is the first time I have felt like we have her separation anxiety under control. Kayla patiently taught us how to properly communicate with our dogs and techniques to make our fearful and reactive little lady feel safe, calm, and quiet. I learned so much from Kayla and cannot recommend her enough. She is a very clear and effective teacher and such an excellent communicator (human and canine!).

Kayla is a great trainer, is easy to work with. Follows up. Highly recommend with any dog of any age.

Kayla is a great trainer, is easy to work with. Follows up. Highly recommend with any dog of any age.

John did a fantastic job putting forward a tangible training program to help Milly. We have the tools to help improve Milly's ability to listen and learn.

Amazing session with John. It's absolutely worth the time and money we spent. Thank you John!

Our time during our first session, we were able to notice significant change in her behavior. We are looking forward to continuing our training and see her live a less anxious and happy life.

John was great and was able to make Ruby more comfortable and able to stop barking quickly. She and mostly us have work to do, but there is a great base. Already we are more confident to teach her that we are in charge.

Very caring trainer who understood the problems my dog was showing and addressed each issue. Looking forward to trying all my new training techniques. He made sure I understood how to do all of the training tips and strategies.

Training session was very informative and constructive. John is very professional, calm, and helpful. Looking forward to finishing his training and having a well-behaved dog.

John's communication and training style has made it so easy to connect with my dog and take control of my home.