Bark Busters Reviews

Pam is amazing! I hired Bark Busters after observing Pam and her husband training two dogs in my neighborhood. Although Willow had some professional training three years ago, I did not like the use of an e-collar and discontinued it soon after her lessons ended. Pam spent three hours at my house today educating me about dog behavior and how they communicate. We spent a good portion of the time talking before I brought Willow down for her lessons. She took to Pam immediately and as Pam guided us through the exercises, I noticed positive changes in Willow as she learned and obeyed. I'm excited to continue working with her on my own and with Pam's ongoing support. As you can see from the photo, Willow had a mental and physical workout! I'm excited to watch her develop into a calmer, more well-behaved dog who can enjoy the attention of humans at home and in public, and interactions with other dogs when walking on a leash. Hiring Bark Busters was a smart investment ~ thank you, Pam!

• #Hyperactivity
• #Jumping up
• #Pulling

Orlando was such a big help and very professional! Bindi and I learned so much today.

• #Barking
• #Hyperactivity
• #Jumping up
• #Pulling

James has been absolutely incredible! This has been the most life-changing experience I’ve ever had. My dog, Beto (a 100lb Vizsla mix), was extremely dog-reactive, would charge at people who caught him by surprise, whine all the time for attention, and demand that I play with him. I felt like I owed him all of my time, when in reality, that wasn’t the case. I’ve cried countless times when it would get so overwhelming to go on a walk and have him pull me across the street because he saw a dog he wanted to react to. After just one training session, he stopped whining and demanding my attention. He has not lunged at a dog or person once, and his demeanor has completely changed. He no longer jumps up at guests who come to my house, and he has learned to respect my personal space. I cannot thank James enough.

• #Aggression
• #Barking
• #Jumping up
• #Pulling
• #Recall
• #Other

We are so incredibly grateful for Gusty and the help she gave our family. We have two miniature Australian Shepherds, one of whom is just over a year old and had recently developed reactive aggression. Over the last few weeks, things escalated to the point where she began attacking our other dog whenever someone came to the door or a package was delivered. During one of these incidents, my husband was accidentally bitten while trying to break up a fight. That's when we realized we needed professional help -- fast. It had gotten so serious that we had even begun discussing the heartbreaking possibility of rehoming her, simply for the safety of everyone involved. That fear, and the emotional pain that came with it, weighed heavily on our hearts. But after just one session with Gusty, that painful thought is now firmly in the past. Enter Gusty. In just one session, our lives changed. The nuisance barking stopped entirely. Our dog no longer jumps up on us when we walk through the door, even when she's excited. Her nipping and playfully aggressive behavior has been replaced by belly-up submissiveness and endless kisses. She's calmer, more docile, and truly feels like a different dog. What impressed me most was that all of this happened while my four-year-old son was in the background, constantly needing my attention. Gusty was incredibly patient, understanding, and focused throughout. She clearly cares deeply about what she does and wants nothing more than to help dogs and their human family. During our next sessions, we'll work on leash training and eventually help our dog learn that she doesn't need to be so protective of our son. Based on what we've already seen, I have no doubt that training will go just as smoothly. I can't recommend Gusty enough. She's a life-changer -- compassionate, professional, and absolutely amazing at what she does.

• #Aggression
• #Barking
• #Hyperactivity
• #Jumping up
• #Pulling
• #Recall
• #Sibling rivalry
• #Separation anxiety