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 17753 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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  • Brandon W.
    7 years ago — Marco Island, FL

    Photo of Bear and Sadie First 2 hours have already made a big difference. We just now need to more or less learn to train ourselves on how to train the dogs. They react well to the training when performed!

    • #Barking
    • #Chewing
    • #Hyperactivity
    • #Jumping up
    Trainer Note:
    Having just returned from our first follow-up session with these clients, the difference in both dogs' behavior is monumental, so both Owners deserve great credit for following through with the training dispensed at the Foundation Lesson. Both dogs also now enjoy our Guarantee of Lifetime Support.
  • Clarissa A.
    7 years ago — Oviedo, FL

    Each instruction was thoroughly explained and well demonstrated. I saw much improvement in only a few hours!
    It's a blessing

    • #Aggression
    • #Barking
    • #Jumping up
    • #Pulling
    Trainer Note:
    Great family has adopted this dog and given it a great home.
  • Terry N.
    7 years ago — Orlando, FL

    Photo of Luna/Aspen It was very hands on and the dogs cooperated - better then I thought. I think i might be a bigger issue than my dogs.

    • #Aggression
    • #Barking
    • #Jumping up
    • #Pulling
  • Cindy S.
    7 years ago — Naples, FL

    Photo of Samson Too soon to tell about ultimate results but will try the techniques.

    • #Barking
    • #Digging
    • #Hyperactivity
    • #Jumping up
    • #Pulling
  • Dee C.
    7 years ago — Naples, FL

    Photo of Luna Colin and June made it easy to understand how everything work, it is amazing how easy it is once is broken down for you.

    • #Barking
    • #Jumping up
    • #Pulling
    • #Puppy management
    Trainer Note:
    Already looking forward to our first follow-up lesson on Saturday 13 April.
  • Megan S.
    7 years ago — Justin, TX

    Photo of Maverick I don't even know where to begin. I am so thankful for Risto and for Bark Busters! I had hit my breaking point with my 3 year old bichon mix and I did not know what to do. He had become so aggressive towards my new dog and was starting to become aggressive towards humans. The night he tried to bite me was when I finally knew I had to get help. After just ONE lesson I had a new dog. Nothing I had ever done before worked. Risto changed everything. Along with aggression I battled jumping, separation anxiety, peeing in the house and pulling when on walks. He now does not jump on people and if he does it is easily correctible. He now doesn't freak out as much when I leave the room and tonight I loose leashed walked him for the first time ever! He also doesn't scratch on the back door to get in now. He is finally learning that I am alpha and he is not. Something I never knew how to do before. Knowing I have a trainer no matter where I move is a huge plus too. I know that no matter what we are always taken care of. Every penny of this training is worth it. I have my dog, family and house back and I couldn't be happier!

    • #Aggression
    • #Jumping up
    • #Pulling
    • #Sibling rivalry
    • #Separation anxiety
    • #Toileting
  • Jenn M.
    7 years ago — Silver Spring, MD

    Simply amazing. I told Marsha that I didn't think anything could help my lab with her bad behaviors. She jumped all over people, didn't listen, and chewed up my things. One lesson with Marsha and she's a compliant, changed dog!

    • #Barking
    • #Chewing
    • #Hyperactivity
    • #Jumping up
    • #Pulling
    • #Recall
    • #Separation anxiety
  • Tanya M.
    7 years ago — New Canaan, CT

    Michael is truly AMAZING! We've had several trainers over the years, some of which have been extremely expensive and highly regarded ones from new york city and all have failed to properly help us with our dogs. Until MICHAEL CAME ALONG! There are not enough kind words me and my husband could say about Michael. We originally called Michael to help with our dog Bama barking at our baby when he is crawling. Michael taught us how to become pack leaders and how to control Bama in this situation as well as a host of other ones. He literally fixed issues we'd been dealing with for years in a matter of minutes. Additionally, we have another dog, Brando, who is older and notoriously difficult. We did not plan to have Brando trained because he is that difficult and so many trainers have failed with him and it always ends in a loud barking mess. After seeing how successful Michael was with Bama immediately though, we brought Brando out. In less than a minute, Brando responded to Michael's methods! It was honestly so shocking that I was speechless and quite emotional. Michael truly teaches YOU how to communicate with your dogs in a way that they understand and respond to. Our dogs are truly so much happier and more relaxed since Michael came and we've been doing the training exercises. My husband and I finally have control over our dogs and now we can enjoy them more than ever before and they can finally relax. Michael's methods are extremely effective, clear, easy to follow, and you see results immediately. In addition to being an amazing trainer, Michael is also an amazing person. Michael literally changed our lives and we could not be more grateful.

    • #Aggression
    • #Barking
    • #Jumping up
  • Laura Del S.
    7 years ago — Weston, CT

    We had resigned ourselves to having a dog that bites, and had decided that we would spend Bowie's life protecting people from him, and protecting him from his worst instincts. After spending thousands of dollars on other trainers we really thought there was nothing we could do. Enter Mike. His training of us outside the house, before he even met our dogs, enabled us to welcome him into our home without the usual barking of the one and menacing lunging if the biter. He and his associate came in, sat at our table and he continued to teach us how to put them in their place and claim our own space and our guests. Not a peep from the dogs. When Mike left we felt inspired and empowered. We know we have a lot of work to do before our Bowie can be trusted without a muzzle, but for the first time, we actually believe we can teach him to welcome people to our home. The tips are easy. They're effective. Already we are eating dinner without dogs at our knees. We can prep their dinner while they wait outside the kitchen instead of underfoot. They are less reactive when cars pass, looking to us instead of barking. It's incredible. Mike is incredible. He's the dog owner whisperer!

    • #Aggression
    • #Barking
    • #Hyperactivity
    • #Jumping up
  • Kristin A.
    7 years ago — Colorado Springs, CO

    Ryan is amazing! Within one session our 10 month old puppy was a different dog. We had tried many months of puppy school with a different type of training and it never worked. We had problems with jumping, mouthing, leash pulling, begging at the table, getting on furniture, chasing the cat etc. and unless I had a stash of hot dogs on hand she wouldn't do what I wanted. The Bark Busters approach is totally different and works immediately! Ryan is wonderful at explaining the principles and practices, demonstrating them and teaching you how to do it. It's very straight forward and easy to do. I am truly amazed at how wonderful our puppy is now! Worth every penny.

    • #Jumping up
    • #Pulling
    • #Puppy management
    • #Recall