Bark Busters Reviews
What Bark Busters clients have to say about our dog training services
- 4.97 Average Rating Average rating 4.97 out of 5 based on 18322 reviews.
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99.7% 4 or 5 stars 99.7% rate their experience with Bark Busters as 4 or 5 out of 5 stars.
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99.6% Would Recommend 99.6% would recommend Bark Busters to their friends and neighbors.
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99.5% Dog Responded 99.5% think their dog responded well to the training.
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Elizabeth L.
3 days ago
— North County San Diego
I had my first training session with James today, and it went better than I could have imagined.
PermalinkAs a professional in the small-animal veterinary field for over 35 years and a dog owner for my entire adult life, I have a pretty good understanding of animal handling and behavioral training methods. But my recent rescue, a 1.5-year-old Husky mix, has had me at my wit’s end. She is extremely reactive, impossible on leash, and incredibly mouthy and demanding in a way that can almost feel physically abusive.
James showed us several highly effective techniques that seemed to work immediately - and did not require the shock collar I was seriously considering. I don't know whether these techniques work for every dog, or whether he was able to recognize what was going on with Diva and tailor his approach specifically to her. Either way, I am extremely impressed with the results after just one session.
Most importantly, he gave us the tools to read and respond appropriately to her behavior along with completely new approach that gives me confidence we can make a lasting, positive change with reinforcement and follow-through.
Plus, James is a genuinely likeable guy, which made the session not only educational but actually enjoyable - even in almost 100° heat!
Thank you, James!
Kevin M. .
4 days ago
— Rochester, MN
Wonderful with reasonable pricing
PermalinkRegina C.
5 days ago
— Orange, CA
We have been working with Johnny Jumper for a few months now and we are happy to highly recommend his services! I was the client that did not think we “needed” a trainer, and was I ever wrong about that! Our adult children gave us this training service as a gift because we were struggling with behavior issues with our dogs, and I ended up being the one that has become the most pleased with what we have learned thus far, and continue to learn with advice from this knowledgeable professional who really knows exactly what he’s doing.😎 Johnny is a pleasure to work with - kind and extremely dedicated to his work. He always seems to have a positive attitude, coupled with immense patience to work out incredibly smart solutions for our pet problems, and he always finds the solution for our particular situation. Our needs were complex, and Johnny has jumped high 😉 to be there for us. We consider him more than a trainer. He has become a very good friend to our family, and we couldn’t be more grateful for his expertise which has helped us manage our pups! He’s truly a blessing!💕
PermalinkTyler A.
8 days ago
— North County San Diego
We have had a wonderful experience working with James on addressing our puppy Kaiju’s reactivity. The difference has been night and day. We went from dreading walks outside to taking him on multiple walks a day. The techniques and tools used to help Kaiju are intuitive and easy with practice. A lot of it is about developing a deeper bond with your pup so you can see the trigger signals and address them preemptively. If you train studiously and consistently, you will definitely see a difference like we did.
PermalinkKimberly S.
8 days ago
— Greater Los Angeles, California
Kevin has really done an amazing job training us and our dog, Plissken. We had tried several positive reinforcement styles of training before meeting Kevin. Now we see that treating our dog like a dog, works wonders. Plissken is calmer, seems happier and responds much better to directions. We are still working with Kevin and look forward to seeing even more progress. We definitely recommend Bark Busters.
PermalinkDebbie G.
9 days ago
— Tewksbury, MA
My puppy is a very animated, mischievous spirit. He just loves everyone & everything and has the energy of a tornado. Needless to say, we were having some issues with training and unable to find the right path forward on our own. After researching different options, I decided that 1:1 in home training would be the best course for him. That's when I found Bonnie & Bark Busters. From the moment Bonnie arrived, he realized this was someone who was clearly in charge and knew what she was doing - unlike his family. Let's face it, it is really the humans who need the training. Since that first day, he has become an even happier pup and, more importantly, calmer. His personality remains a bright beacon, undimmed by the training. Bonnie has helped with a myriad of issues and has made life a lot less stressful for everyone here - mostly our beloved pup. Following her instructions has certainly improved the quality of his life. Bonnie is extremely knowledgeable, professional and patient. Not once have I felt judged by her for my failures. She just gently reminds me that it is a slow process and that with each visit she can see the progress. So grateful for the encouragement and the difference she has already made in our puppy's life. I highly recommend her to anyone who might be struggling with their family member. I promise you will not regret your decision. My only regret is that I had not done it sooner.
PermalinkMarne E.
10 days ago
— Seminole, FL
Sharon is amazing! I'm with the Pug Rescue of Florida and Georgia, and we had Milo who needed behavioral help to be able to get adopted. Sharon went to the foster home and spent a few hours with them, worked with Milo and the foster parents. After that one session with Sharon, and with the foster parents using the techniques taught, Milo was a different boy. He stopped charging visitors to the house and was much more mild mannered and cooperative indoors and outside. Milo was able to be adopted, and we couldn't be happier with the result. We would highly recommend!! And if we find a need again, Sharon will be our first phone call.
PermalinkChyna & Milton G.
15 days ago
— Summerville, SC
Hands down worth the money from Day 1. The resource guarding of our dog was so bad. We hired a trainer who helped but didn’t help “enough” and the resource guarding became worse to the point that our sweet little Havanese was biting our children in unpredictable moments. James came in and taught us about the psychology of a dog and we were able to create a space where our dog felt safe! His whole demeanor has changed! With consistency and whole family effort it has been a blessing for our family! We truly appreciate James and Bark Busters so much!
PermalinkDebbie A.
15 days ago
— Durham, NC
My dog, Jordy, needed to learn some indoor door manners and heeling on walks, calmly passing other dogs along the way. Jerry was great at teaching indoor manners and respecting space. Jordy is still a bit of a work in progress because walking outside has been limited due to the very hot summer we are having but overall there has been great improvement with his behavior and just enjoying the walk. I would recommend Jerry and his calm, professional manner. He gives great feedback and a summary of what we practiced during the home visits. Its good to have that to refer back to whenever I need it. Give Bark Busters a try, you won't regret it.
PermalinkAriana .
15 days ago
— Phoenixville, PA
Jeri Wagner is a literal wonder. From the moment she came to us and we saw how our dog behaved around her, we both knew that she would be an amazing help.
PermalinkArcher is a sweet, sweet boy and he loves love so much that he gets excited and does everything he can to get pets and love from everyone he sees. Jeri saw this and she helped us get him in a place where he can feel all that love, but realize that he’s a big boy and it’s not okay to jump up and or run toward whomever he wanted to be near. Jeri demonstrated for us the way we need to act to get him to stop this behavior, all while still maintaining his sweet and happy demeanor. She is a literal life saver. To me, she is more of a trainer of humans than dogs lol…I had to work on some behavior of mine that has been confusing him. We adore Jeri and it’s not just because she is so kind. It’s because she knows exactly what she is doing. She’s effective, efficient and understanding of us having habits that would get in the way of his training. She is reassuring and her follow-up is outstanding. She cares very much about animals and their owners. She stands behind her methods and honestly, the methods she uses work whether or not we are in our own home or anywhere else. These are bad habit reversing lessons for us and our dog. He’s much happier now that he sees he can let us be in control. This is a tactic that we need to practice but it will stay with him-she just left Wednesday and it’s Friday and he’s already night and day better.