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 17771 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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Cristina M.
4 days ago
— San Diego, CA
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Life-Changing. Truly"
PermalinkI don’t write reviews lightly and I especially don’t write emotional ones but Bark Busters of San Diego quite literally gave me my life back.
For years, I lived in silence and stress. I couldn’t leave my home without my dogs barking, howling, scratching at their crates, and spiraling into panic. The mouth watering alone was enough to break me. So instead, I stayed home. I adjusted my life around their anxiety. I suffered quietly because I loved them and didn’t know what else to do.
Until one day I broke down completely.
I realized this wasn’t living not for me, and not for them. We deserved calm. We deserved peace. We deserved to live our "best" lives and this wasn’t it.
Some people complain in reviews that dog training “doesn’t work.” Let me be very clear: anxiety whether in humans or dogs is not something you fix by checking a box. A true behavioral therapist understands one thing above all else, "awareness". Anxiety comes from surroundings and perceived safety. The work is learning how to respond and create calm and that takes consistency.
I spent three straight weeks training four hours a day, every single day. I cried. I doubted myself. I wanted to quit. But I followed the Bark Busters program exactly as taught—daily simulations, real-world scenarios, repetition, and patience.
And then something incredible happened.
My dogs slept.
They relaxed.
They trusted.
Today, I can leave my home and my dogs are calm, quiet, and peacefully sleeping, knowing I’m coming back. Visitors come and go with ease. My 9- and 6-year-old Maltipoos are relaxed, confident, and happy. And so am I.
Here’s the truth people don’t want to hear, there is no magic pill. There is no shortcut. The training never “ends” because leadership and love are lifelong commitments. And honestly? That’s the gift. Once it becomes part of your daily life, it feels natural. I walk more. The cuddles are calmer. I’m no longer being climbed on out of anxiety I’m being loved in peace.
And about the cost? Think about it. You’ve already spent more on multiple trainers, treats, wasted time, emotional exhaustion, and a very unhappy household. Bark Busters’ training is guaranteed for life. If you move. If life changes. If new challenges come you’re supported. That matters more than people realize.
Justin and his team are beyond words. Compassionate. Honest. Direct. They don’t just train dogs, they train families.
Value your pet’s life. Value the short, precious time we get with them. Happiness for everyone in the home is worth the work.
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Kelly A.
4 days ago
— Polk City, IA
Deb was great with helping us learn why our dog was behaving the way she was, and gave us useful tips to help correct her behavior. While correcting her excessive barking is a work in progress, we did see improvement immediately. Our dog is becoming more comfortable around other people and is barking less the more we work with her.
PermalinkSarah and Steve .
7 days ago
— Colorado Springs, CO
We reached out to Ryan and BarkBusters to help with our 3 dogs (9, 8.5, & 4 years old). While our dogs are super sweet, they were a mess; reactive, pullers, no boundaries, dog aggressive. We noticed a huge change after just one session! Today we were able to take the to a park with other dogs. They are more polite, so easy to walk, and sweeter than ever. This training was a game changer, we couldn't recommend Ryan more strongly.
PermalinkJeffrey C.
9 days ago
— West Palm Beach, FL
This was great! Would recommend!
PermalinkDeborah & Mark S.
10 days ago
— Boca Raton, FL
Working with John was a real pleasure today. We actually saw some improvement in our first session.
PermalinkJean-Paul
10 days ago
— Pacifica, CA
So happy to have found Jared and this program. Jared is great at sharing information and teaching in a way that really feels like a friend and shows his care for his work. 10/10 very happy to have his support for life!
PermalinkPatti & T.
13 days ago
— Stuart, FL
I was impressed how easy the dogs were to train once I understood how to communicate with them. The education you get from Bark Busters is vary valueable and really enhances the life of your dogs.
PermalinkStacy B.
14 days ago
— Greater Des Moines, Iowa
Deb was great with us humans and especially Winkie our puppy. Can’t wait to keep training with her!
PermalinkBeth S.
14 days ago
— Ames, IA
Met with Deb for about 1 1/2 hrs. She taught me the best way to communicate with my dog, and gave me great tips and advise to help me with my newly adopted dog. It worked beyond my wildest dream! He is now a very good boy! Totally recommend Bark Busters!
PermalinkBree S.
16 days ago
— Summerville, SC
I want to share my deep gratitude for the incredible work Bark Busters did for our family. We have two female dogs from the same litter, and we had no idea that this could lead to serious behavioral issues. Unfortunately, it did. They started fighting over everything—attention, food, you name it—and at one point, I ended up with a bite that required stitches. With a toddler in the house, I was really worried about safety and heartbroken at the thought of having to rehome one of our dogs.
PermalinkEnter Bark Busters. We decided to give professional training one last shot, and I am so thankful we did. James, the owner and our trainer, was absolutely wonderful. He gave us practical, effective strategies and a solid plan that we followed closely. Now, our dogs are so much better behaved. We haven’t had any more fights, and I’ve been able to keep both of them together in our home, which means the world to me.
One of the best parts is that Bark Busters offers lifetime support for the dogs they train. If we ever need a refresher, they’ll come back out and help. They even offer to assist if, heaven forbid, the dogs ever needed to be rehomed. It’s been a life-changing experience, and I can’t recommend them enough. Thanks to James and Bark Busters, our family is whole and happy.