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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Lisa & D.
10 months ago
— Closter, NJ
NO WORDS can express our heartfelt gratitude for the GIFT of working with Greg Kleva and his team (11 yrs ago ). - I wanted to share the long-term review here. Our dog was an abused rescue and he was skittish. This was our first dog as well. Greg was the BEST choice EVER, and I swear if it wasn’t for Greg’s calm and commanding nature, he established immediate respect from Rebel. And he taught us how to continue.
PermalinkThrough MANY trials over the first 4 years of our pup's life, Greg used humor and firmness with both us and our dog, to get our dog to respect us, making us the Alpha. I had 2 other teachers from a local obedience class tell me my dog would end up in a shelter because he was untrainable. ENTER GREG Kleva BARKBUSTERS (recommended by our vet). He thought those comments were ridiculous that in fact EVERY DOG of any age can be trained.
Our vet said we saved Rebel's life twice due to Greg’s training. Rebel is honestly a great dog, due in large part to having a great trainer. I had referred Barkbusters several times through the years, and those dogs are ALL doing equally great.
There are trainers and there is GREG and his amazing team . I can't recommend them enough- their text/email support, their availability, all totally worth every penny. We get nonstop praise for HOW well-trained our dog is! The key is you need to listen AND IMPLEMENT all Greg says! And you will be rewarded with a lifelong amazing experience like we’ve had here, THANKS TO GREG Kleva and his Bark Busters crew!! Call them, you won’t regret it.
Karalyn H.
10 months ago
— Hoboken, NJ
We can't thank Greg enough for the incredible work he's done with our two female huskies, Luna and Nova. We were struggling with some serious sibling rivalry and Nova's possessiveness and resource guarding, which was becoming a real challenge not just with Luna, but with our family as well. Multiple dog trainers recommended rehoming Nova. Things were getting worse, until Greg stepped in. From the very first session, he had a clear plan and approach that made a huge difference. His calm and patient methods helped Nova feel more secure and reduced the guarding behavior, and her interactions with her sister Luna improved greatly. Our home is finally becoming peaceful again, and we’ve seen remarkable changes in both of our dogs. Greg is amazing at what he does, and we’re beyond grateful for his help! Highly recommend!
PermalinkLauren
10 months ago
— San Clemente, CA
Joshua is truly amazing. I felt myself holding back smiles the entire time because of how happy I was to see my dog behaving for the first time.
PermalinkJonathan H.
10 months ago
— Kalamazoo, MI
Pam is the best! I have a rescued miniature golden-doodle that, unfortunately, was neglected for her first year. Pam has come in to help me do basic training, such as come, sit, stay, as well as how to approach Coco’s fear of the world. Pam is amazing at working around schedules and understanding a busy lifestyle. She gives you tips and tricks as well as suggestions that are extremely doable, even if you are busy. More importantly…. she knows dogs-all breeds.
PermalinkSince I started with Bark Busters aka Pam, Coco’s confidence has skyrocketed! We are still working on things everyday but coming from hiding in a different room to coming up and smelling strangers/greeting them at the door I think is a huge leap in the short time we have worked with Pam. Coco’s posture, demeanor, and general happiness have all improved and it simply boils down to Pam.
About a month or so ago I moved to a new house. As you can imagine, Coco had some adjusting to do. Fence was an issue and being busy with the move/work made it hard to stay up on training (my fault). Coco started misbehaving such as not coming when called from outside or jetting out the door every once in awhile wanting to play. I told Pam and she was on it. She explained dog to me in human language and helped develop a new approach to get her back on track. We just started these new techniques last week, but they do seem to be starting to make a difference.
I would 100% recommend Pam to ANYONE for training. Whether you need basic training help, advanced help, or anywhere in between-she is your gal. If you are concerned with the price, don’t be! Initially I thought price was high, but after working with Pam I feel as if I already have gotten what I paid for. I’m only a few months in by the way, and this program can be for as long as you want/need if you follow the process. Call her today, you won’t regret and neither will your man’s best friend.
Emory N.
10 months 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!!!
PermalinkMicaela B.
10 months ago
— Los Angeles, CA
Oh my GOD! Pascha was beyond incredible. I have already seen a huge improvement with my incredibly reactive dog. For the first time in months I have hope that I can help Canela feel safe and improve some of her behaviors. Highly recommend!
PermalinkMichael K.
10 months ago
— Los Angeles, CA
We really enjoyed the lessons and think it worked.
PermalinkJubilee
10 months ago
— Daly City, CA
We hired Jared to help with our husky mix when she was going through a difficult adolescence. Jared helped us understand "as we live" training and create structure and consistency with her through ongoing enforcement of basic house rules like only crossing the door threshold with permission, better loose leash walking, and sleeping only in her bed rather than on the couch. His methods were clear, straightforward and effective. We were able to have a calmer dog and calmer family once we all understood each other better thanks to Jared's training of humans and pup!
PermalinkJesssamyn
10 months ago
— Bristow, VA
I reached out to Tommy feeling overwhelmed, heartbroken, and honestly scared about the direction things were heading with my 3yr old English Bulldog. What started as subtle behavioral changes had grown into serious issues—aggression, overstimulation, and a complete breakdown in communication. I felt lost.
PermalinkFrom our very first session, everything started to shift. Tommy gave us structure, clarity, and a completely new way of communicating with our dogs that brought an immediate sense of calm into the home. The chaos we were used to—dogs fighting over toys, barking, ignoring commands—was replaced with peaceful routines, respectful behavior, and visible relief in everyone, even our older dogs who used to stay out of the fray.
One of the best parts? The support doesn’t end after a session. Tommy provides a detailed plan, tons of practical tools, and follow-up that truly feels like a partnership. The Lifetime Guarantee means we’re never on our own, and that kind of reassurance is invaluable when you’re dealing with complex behavior. He checks in, answers questions, and genuinely wants to see our household thrive.
TRACEY D.
10 months ago
— Elgin, SC
Heather Crawford was so great to work with at Bark Busters! I adopted two rescue puppies at the same time and in just a couple sessions they are so much better behaved!
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