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 17983 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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Emma-Lee B.
7 months ago
— Windsor Heights, IA
Deb is an amazing trainer! She takes the time to explain how dogs communicate and the best ways to get through to them. I love the tools she provides as it does not require treats or any physical punishment. Her methods are easy to understand and can beneficial in many different situations. I would highly recommend her to anyone with a dog!
PermalinkSherry H.
7 months ago
— Saint Petersburg, FL
We have a New Leash on life! After our 1st session with Sharon, we are confident we are on the road to easing the severe separation anxiety our Sparky has. He came to us in January after being rescued from Helene and losing his mom. We love him so much, and wanted to help him be happy when we aren't home. We tried everything, we thought, then called Bark Busters. We know it will take time, but we feel sure we now have the tools needed to speak Dog language. I'll update in 2 months, but he was so responsive today, it was really remarkable. We highly recommend Sharon.
PermalinkPaul L. .
7 months ago
— Saint Paul, MN
I must tell you I was skeptical when we hired Bark Busters to help with the behavioral problems we were having with our adopted dog Cheeto. Omar came to our house and spent 4 hours with us and our dog. His patient techniques and teaching style, coupled with his vast knowledge of dog behaviors proved to be highly effective. After just one session, Cheeto is extremely well behaved and our home is a completely different place. I HIGHLY recommend Omar and Bark Busters to anyone seeking to understand your dog and that needs to learn skills to address unwanted behaviors. Well worth every penny and the best thing we ever did for Cheeto! Amazing trainer whose love for dogs and what he does shines through in amazing results!!!
PermalinkThank you for your wonderful review! I'm so glad to hear about your success with Cheeto and I'm thrilled to be a part of your journey. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you need any further support.
Best,
Omar
Zach J. .
7 months ago
— Saint Paul, MN
We reached out to Bark Busters when we were preparing our dog Ollie for a major life change—a new baby in the house. From day one, the experience exceeded our expectations.
PermalinkOur trainer, was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and thoughtful in their approach. They didn’t just teach Ollie—they taught us how to communicate in a way he understands. The methods were gentle, effective, and built around trust and consistency.
What impressed us most was how tailored the training was to our home and lifestyle. It wasn’t a one-size-fits-all approach—it was a plan that respected Ollie’s personality and our family dynamics. The confidence we’ve gained as dog owners has been just as valuable as the progress Ollie has made.
Now that our baby has arrived, Ollie is calm, respectful of boundaries, and still the sweet dog we’ve always loved. We’re incredibly grateful to Bark Busters for helping make this transition so smooth.
Highly recommend for any dog owner—whether you're dealing with behavioral challenges or just want a better relationship with your pup. Worth every penny.
Best, Ryanne & Omar Rubio
Kathleen M. .
7 months ago
— Saint Paul, MN
I can't say enough about working with Ryanne and Bark Busters. We have a 1 1/2 yr old and 8 yr old dogs and I contacted Bark Busters to help with overall listening, recall, walking on leash, greeting people at the door etc. I had tried other trainings like boot camps, in person training and in home training and nothing really stuck. From the very first visit, everything changed. The approach you are trained on was a game changer for me. It gave me the understanding of dog behavior that I needed, and immediately made me more confident. The follow on visits were SO helpful and were completely tailored to my dogs, their personalities and the dynamics of our household and of their relationship. I greatly appreciated Ryanne's follow up messages in between visits and her tips for things to try in the meantime. At one point, I felt like the leash training wasn't working and wanted to throw in the towel and try something else - but Ryanne gave me some videos to watch and made sure we got it figured out on the next visit. My dogs - especially the puppy -are different dogs and I have a totally different perspective on how to establish a positive training relationship with them. While not everything is perfect, I don't give up or get discouraged, we just keep working on things. I also love that the training is for the life of the dog - knowing that I'm not "starting over" if I have them come back to help with something is a huge benefit and means I'll be more likely to take advantage of it. Don't waste your time with other methods - working with Ryanne is the only way to go!!
PermalinkBest, Ryanne Rubio
Keri C. .
7 months ago
— Rosemount, MN
We had our first session with Omar and are already seeing huge results with “front door manners” in both our dogs! Can’t wait to see what comes next. Thanks Omar!
PermalinkBest,
Ryanne & Omar Rubio
Jesse L. .
7 months ago
— Saint Paul, MN
Omar came to our home for our sweet 7 month old golden retriever, Oskar - more than anything, we needed to understand how to teach him manners and establish boundaries, and after one session we have already noticed a change. Just a few new tools have been huge for him, and the homework is really helpful to give us a clear path forward.
PermalinkWe would absolutely recommend these folks to anybody who wants a well behaved pup!
Best,
Ryanne & Omar Rubio
Donna A. .
7 months ago
— Lakeville, MN
Our dog, Bernie, is almost 5 years old and was out of control. Barking, not coming when called, pulling us over when we walked him and being leash aggressive. (Yikes!). We decided to get serious about Bernie's behavior and inquired about Bark Busters. We had other family dogs that were easy to live with, but we were considering re-homing Bernie if things didn't get better. We decided to work with Bark Busters.
PermalinkOur trainer, Ryanne has taught us many strategies to address Bernie's issues and the results have been incredible! We found that the humans in the family needed to be trained to help Bernie become a more pleasant family dog. Having Ryanne work with us, in our home and focusing only on Bernie has made all the difference. We purchased a plan that allows us to call Ryanne anytime throughout the year! Best investment if your dog's behavior is not what you'd like it to be.
Highly recommend!!
Your commitment to Bernie has made all the difference, and I’m so glad you gave him the chance to succeed. Looking forward to continuing to support you whenever you need it!
Warmly,
Ryanne
Marie S.
7 months ago
— Oakland & Alameda County
We adopted a German shepherd, Milo, who had been attacked when he was a puppy.
PermalinkHe was reactive to other dogs, and didn’t like people in his space.
We began working with Randy last year, and the change we have seen in Milo is incredible.
Randy gave us the tools we needed to change Milo’s demeanor from a scared dog, to a confident dog. Thanks to Randy we have a closer bond with Milo, and I can trust him around other people and dogs.
Eternally grateful to Randy!
Alison
7 months ago
— Los Gatos & Morgan Hill, CA
Gusty has completely transformed both my life and my dog Benny's--after just two sessions.
PermalinkBenny is a one-year-old mixed-breed rescue who had experienced significant trauma before I adopted him. When we started working with Gusty, we were dealing with several behavioral challenges: barking and biting, leash reactivity, and difficulty adjusting to my two resident cats--whom Benny felt the need to "protect" me from. He was also very territorial on walks, often lunging and snapping at anyone with an unusual appearance--people in big jackets, those with a unique gait, or wearing medical masks. He even reacted to other dogs wearing sweaters. On top of that, he had a habit of scavenging and displayed food aggression.
Gusty not only helped me see that Benny is an incredibly intelligent dog, but also gave me the tools and structure to bring out the best in him. With just a few consistent rules, Benny has blossomed into a calm, focused, and eager-to-learn companion. Thanks to Gusty's guidance:
- Benny no longer barks at people passing our apartment.
- He's calm and responsive on leash--no more lunging.
- He sits at crosswalks, comes when called, and no longer demands attention by barking.
- I no longer need to rely on endless chew toys or treats to keep him occupied.
- He drops trash when asked and responds beautifully to direction.
- Most importantly, our bond has grown stronger than ever.
While he still occasionally reacts to the cats' presence, he is MUCH calmer, only barks and them once or twice and then immediately goes to lay down after I tell him to. The fact that he can disengage from something that once distracted him so totally that I was concerned about his safety and the cats is actually incredible.
With Gusty's encouragement, I'm now excited to take things further--we're starting agility training, and I'm working on getting Benny comfortable in busier environments with the goal of certifying him as an emotional support animal so he can eventually travel with me.
Thank you, Gusty and the Bark Busters team! Your dedication to educating dog owners is inspiring, and the results speak for themselves. This has been one of the best investments I've ever made.