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 17743 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.
  • 99.5% Dog Responded 99.5% think their dog responded well to the training.

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  • Anita p.
    9 years ago — Los Angeles, Hollywood, Santa Monica & Beverly Hills

    Derek and Lissette such lovely human beings and know what they got to achieve with my stubborn dog Angel ! No harsh punishments or things used that will harm the dog in training.. well organised and training schedule made in order to train my dog .. we loved the overall approach and happy with the training technique!!

    • #Barking
    • #Chewing
    • #Digging
    • #Jumping up
    • #Recall
    • #Toileting
  • Bethany C.
    9 years ago — Sugar Land, Katy & Waller, Texas

    The changes & improvements in just the first session have been amazing! Thank you so much!

    • #Barking
    • #Chewing
    • #Jumping up
    • #Pulling
    • #Recall
    • #Toileting
  • Amy T.
    9 years ago — Naples, Marco Island, Florida

    I thoroughly enjoyed this session. My pup and I learned a lot.

    • #Jumping up
    • #Pulling
    • #Puppy management
    • #Toileting
    • #Other
  • Melissa F.
    9 years ago — Sugar Land, Katy & Waller, Texas

    Hands on situational training with Arthur was fantastic.

    • #Chewing
    • #Hyperactivity
    • #Puppy management
    • #Recall
    • #Toileting
    • #Other
  • Carol Jackson J.
    9 years ago — Greater Detroit, Michigan

    Maril conveyed not only what to do (techniques) but the "why" behind the techniques. We were able to have a greater view of the mind of a dog.
    The results were absolutely noticeable! Based on what I had read about Bark Busters I had faith that strides would be made, however the speed at which we noticed a difference is fantastic! After the first session and within 24 hours the changes were remarkable.
    The techniques were so very effective! I'm very pleased to have effective tools to use!
    There is so much knowledge shared during the sessions; it's really wonderful!
    Without a doubt I would recommend Bark Busters! The knowledge that is transferred, the tools that are provided, Maril's calm tone, and the speed at which change is seen is remarkable. Maril has helped alleviate so much stress in our home and allows us all to really enjoy our dog.

    • #Aggression
    • #Jumping up
    • #Separation anxiety
    • #Toileting
    • #Other
    Trainer Note:
    Rocket was suffering from Separation Anxiety and had broken out of his crate. He was opening doors and having accidents in the house since they could not contain him. He was growling and protective of Carol inappropriately.
    Carol is a very good student and Rocket's separation anxiety is much improved. Rocket can now be crated without stress and in no longer overly protective of Carol. The household is much more relaxed due to these changes. :-)
  • Kaitlyn E.
    9 years ago — Charleston, South Carolina

    Photo of Steele James and Bark Busters are fantastic!! My dog is now 2 years old and I owe pretty much all of his training to James! He helped guide me when I first got him with basic commands/obedience, walking, and much more! This really helped me to lay the ground work with my pup and correct some things that I had been doing wrong! He really helped me to understand the way dogs think as well. With every new challenge that came with my dog as he matured, it was SO nice to always have James to go to! He helped with everything (and I mean everything)- from crate training to counter surfing to walking correctly to moving into a new home with an older dog. He also helped with the older dog as he was stuck in his ways on some things! Most recently, I called James back in for a consult as my fiancé and I welcomed a baby boy into our lives. I wanted to make sure with two dogs that we did everything right with the dogs training to help them with this big adjustment. It was super helpful- and baby boy is now 3 months old and the dogs are doing amazing with him! My dog is a pretty awesome dog and I know a large part of that is because of the training that James helped guide me through with him! I definitely recommend them to anyone who wants some help with their dogs, whether it be for basic training or for issues that arise. I know I will definitely continue using them as my dogs grow older if we have anything else come up that we need help with! 5 stars!

    • #Hyperactivity
    • #Jumping up
    • #Pulling
    • #Puppy management
    • #Recall
    • #Toileting
    • #Other
  • Louis M.
    9 years ago — Croton On Hudson, NY

    Nicole is fantastic. She is very knowledgeable, friendly, and truly loves dogs. She took her time explaining the training program so the we really understood what is needed for success.
    We saw results by the end of the first session. Not only is she helping our dogs be better behaved, she is teaching my family how to better understand how dogs think and react to situations. I highly recommend Nicole.

    • #Jumping up
    • #Sibling rivalry
    • #Separation anxiety
    • #Toileting
  • Marrquita O.
    9 years ago — Sun City Center, FL

    Photo of Poppie I cannot praise Joanne's skills enough. We brought home a 4 yr old shih tzu from the Humane Society. He was not house broken, was not good on a leash, had aggression issues. We were afraid to let anyone touch him that came to the house First time i took him to the vet she came to greet him and he snapped. We wanted to keep him but were desperate what to do. We called and got an appointment with Joanne. She worked with us the first lesson on his issues gave us lots of good guidelines and training methods but more than that something about her makes the dog understand he started to change after that first lesson. He is now our precious little Poppie. Using the training he is house broken, he is so changed when I took him to the Vet all they could do is remark how he is a totally different dog. He was friendly let everyone pet him. The transition is remarkable. We had her back once as he was still having some aggression towards other dogs when walking on a lease and he has improved in this area also. I would highly recommend Joanne to anyone she is remarkable.

    • #Aggression
    • #Jumping up
    • #Pulling
    • #Toileting
  • Michael F.
    9 years ago — Charlotte, NC

    We are long time dog owners. However, with the passing of our 16 yr old dog, we rescued a 5 month old pit bull mix and a 9 week old boxer lab mix. Yikes.
    Quickly, we realized that we had no experience with two puppies in the home
    at the same time. Christie provided great insight and management strategies for becoming the "pack leaders" of the house. After the first few weeks Christie was able to help us correct some problem behaviors: jumping, nipping, resource guarding and not listening. It was the same correction strategy so was easy to remember and incorporate into the training.

    • #Aggression
    • #Chewing
    • #Jumping up
    • #Puppy management
    • #Sibling rivalry
    • #Toileting
  • Sue B.
    9 years ago — Westchester, New York

    As our neighbors will attest, we have the three barkiest dachshunds in Westchester. We had our first session with Nicole last night, and today, our house is - dare I say it? - quiet! At snack time, my three little ones lined up quietly and waited patiently for their treats. I fear I may have gone to a parallel universe, lol.

    • #Barking
    • #Hyperactivity
    • #Jumping up
    • #Recall
    • #Sibling rivalry
    • #Toileting
    • #Other