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 17191 reviews.
  • 99.7% 4 or 5 stars 99.7% rate their experience with Bark Busters as 4 or 5 out of 5 stars.
  • 99.6% Would Recommend 99.6% would recommend Bark Busters to their friends and neighbors.
  • 99.6% Dog Responded 99.6% think their dog responded well to the training.

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  • Marie-Laure & C.
    3 days ago — Lehigh Acres, FL

    Photo of Maverick & Shadow One Month Later—Still Blown Away

    I wanted to wait a full month before writing this because I didn’t want to get too excited too fast… but I can say now, without a doubt: Patrick and Bark Busters are absolutely incredible.

    If you don’t read any further, just know this—Patrick is the real deal. His guidance and the Bark Busters method made a noticeable difference in our home right away. But—and this is important—you have to do the work. There’s no shortcut. It takes consistency, every day, every moment. But if you’re committed, the results are real.

    We have two Labs—one’s 3 years old and the other was 8 months when we reached out for help. We thought the older one was well-behaved because he was “calm,” but in hindsight… maybe not so much. Meanwhile, the puppy was jumping, barking at the door, overwhelmed by visitors, and hadn’t even been introduced to our older dog yet.

    Patrick showed up and within minutes he helped us start “speaking dog.” The transformation with our puppy was almost immediate. He gave us tools to lead with clarity—not by being harsh, but by setting limits and being consistent. By the time Patrick left, the energy in the house was completely different. The dogs were calmer, and we felt more in control.

    And yes—there’s homework. Every day. But it’s doable. And Patrick is always just a call or text away if you need help.
    A month later, things are better than we could have imagined. The dogs are now introduced, they play together, hang out calmly, and we’ve set real boundaries that make everyday life much more enjoyable. Just this week we even realized our “well-behaved” older dog may have been part of the problem all along—turns out we had some habits to break too. Patrick helped us see that, and now we’re working on recall and public behavior with both dogs.

    Bottom line: if you’re struggling at all—whether it’s big issues or just small things that are adding up—call Patrick. The Bark Busters system works, and Patrick really knows what he’s doing. We're so grateful we made the call.

    • #Barking
    • #Chewing
    • #Digging
    • #Hyperactivity
    • #Jumping up
    • #Pulling
    • #Puppy management
    • #Recall
    • #Sibling rivalry
  • John C.
    4 days ago — Surprise, AZ

    Photo of Foxy We had our first session today, 6/11/2025. Michelle was great to work with. Easy to understand and immediate results.
    We are looking forward to practice what she taught us and looking forward to improvement daily.

    • #Barking
    • #Hyperactivity
    • #Jumping up
    • #Sibling rivalry
    • #Toileting
  • Ray G.
    5 days ago — Cottage Grove, MN

    Great improvement in my dog in a short time.

    • #Aggression
    • #Barking
    Trainer Note:
    Thank you for the review Ray! Much appreciated!
  • Cindy J.
    5 days ago — Apple Valley, MN

    Bark Busters home training is the best. My two dogs have Improved so much it is just Wonderful to watch them learn so easily with the skills the trainers have taught us. The trainers are patient and kind and understanding.

    • #Barking
    • #Jumping up
    • #Puppy management
    • #Toileting
    Trainer Note:
    Thank you for the review Cindy! I hope you and the Girls are enjoying summer and lots of outdoor time! Please reach out with any questions or to schedule a follow up session!

    Best, Ryanne Rubio
  • Benjamin T.
    5 days ago — Apple Valley, MN

    Photo of Keith Bark Busters has been a game changer for our Keith! We, self admittedly, let Keith run the house - I mean, with a face like that, can you blame us?! As our puppy grew up, there were more instances of behavior that was unbecoming of a gentleman. I had a dog growing up who snipped at people and it got to a point where my mom “took the dog to the farm” and I was going to make certain that did NOT happen with Keith. From session 1, he’s a completely different pup and it’s been made easy with Ryanne’s help. 10/10 HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

    • #Aggression
    • #Jumping up
    • #Pulling
    • #Toileting
    Trainer Note:
    Hi Ben! Thank you so much for your review! It's been a true pleasure working with you and Keith to bring more harmony to your home. Keith is such a wonderful dog, and with your guidance, he's visibly happier in his environment. Keep up the good work!!

    Best, Ryanne Rubio
  • Wendy V.
    5 days ago — Saint Paul, MN

    We have enjoyed having Ryanne come to our home. She really listens to our concerns and issues with our French Bulldog. We have seen incredible progress in just a few weeks. We especially enjoy the overall training methods of no shock collars, treats or severe punishment. Our dog seems much more happy and we are too! We look forward to our training lessons.
    I would highly recommend Bark Busters and Ryanne.

    • #Hyperactivity
    • #Jumping up
    • #Recall
    Trainer Note:
    Hi Wendy! Thanks for sharing your Bark Busters experience! I'm happy you're enjoying the program and seeing positive changes! Winston is eager to please and truly a wonderful companion!

    Best, Ryanne Rubio
  • Annamarie & Robert C.
    8 days ago — Sebastian, FL

    Photo of Jade, Onyx, Spar Orlando is very knowledgeable, compassionate and showed us how to be pack leaders.

    • #Barking
    • #Digging
    • #Jumping up
    • #Puppy management
    • #Toileting
    Trainer Note:
    Thank you very much.
  • Emory N.
    12 days ago — Golden Valley, MN

    Michael and Lydia have been really wonderful to work with, and our pup Sunny just loves them! We wanted to get in-home training help with our pup when we first got her because we could tell she was going to be stubborn, sassy, and have lots of opinions. We knew she needed boundaries, but we had no idea where to begin, even after all of the research and YouTube videos. Doing your own research only goes so far until you need a professional to help you with YOUR specific dog and their personality! I was initially hesitant to hire Bark Busters with the one-time flat fee for the dog's entire life, but once I met Michael at our first session and he taught me how to understand my dog and how to gain authority in my home while still giving her all the love and attention she needed, I was so sold. They focus on training that is sustainable and is highly effective without the use of harmful items like shock collars and electric fences. Truly any time we have struggled with any behavioral issues with Sunny, Bark Busters is just a call, text, or audio message away. They are great communicators, so very patient and kind, you can tell they always know what they're doing and how to gain control over the dog in countless scenarios. They walk you through every step, and they focus on teaching YOU how to train your dog well in and out of the home, rather than just doing the training FOR you. They are always there for us when we need them. I already recommend them to our friends and family, and will continue to do so! We love you, Michael and Lydia! Sunny's and our quality of life have improved SO MUCH since you started helping us! Thank you!!!

    • #Barking
    • #Digging
    • #Hyperactivity
    • #Jumping up
    • #Pulling
    • #Puppy management
    • #Recall
    • #Separation anxiety
  • Noa S.
    12 days ago — Boca Raton, FL

    Photo of Leo John was absolutely very informative and educated in dog/pet behavior. He was very patient with all our questions. It was an absolute pleasure to learn from him!

    • #Aggression
    • #Barking
    • #Jumping up
    • #Separation anxiety
  • Diane L.
    13 days ago — Waterloo, NY

    Lee was great! He opened our eyes and gave great examples that explained a lot of things about our two dogs. My daughter came over later after Lee left, my husband said"BAH" and they didn't jump on her or start barking. Our dogs so different now. Can't wait for Lee to teach us some more.

    • #Barking
    • #Jumping up