Bark Busters Reviews

We are first-time dog owners. We got our puppy at eight weeks and were over our heads. Ever since Kevin came, we have seen improvements with our puppy Jazz immediately. He always assesses the situation to figure out where Jazz is and gives us great building blocks and pointers on handling each situation within each phase we head into with her each time we see him. He is an awesome trainer. He makes himself available and is always responsive when we text him to guide us on addressing what we are dealing with. We highly recommend this training. You will see improvements if you stay consistent with their guidance.

• #Puppy management
• #Toileting

We love our Malshi pup Benji, but he has suffered a pretty bad case of separation anxiety. He would howl and whine when we would leave our place and at times caught him digging and being destructive. He also has trouble focusing and social anxiety issues. Kevin has been great in providing the necessary tools and advice on how to go about easing Benji's separation anxiety and overall behavior, and we have seen improvement since our first session! He's taught us how to properly communicate to our pup and has been responsive whenever we have any questions or concerns. It's nice and relieving to know that Kevin will be by our side during Benji's growth and development!

• #Digging
• #Puppy management
• #Separation anxiety

I highly recommend Patrick, Minnie, and Tom at Bark Busters. Their training techniques are logical, easy to follow, and deliver results quickly. We saw noticeable improvements right away, and their guidance made a real difference for us and our dog Noah! He gave us the tools for canine communication that we were lacking. This has made a huge difference in our household.

• #Aggression
• #Jumping up
• #Pulling
• #Puppy management

**5-Star Review for Mariah Vogeley at Bark Busters**

I cannot speak highly enough of Mariah Vogeley and her incredible dog training services through Bark Busters. I have a very smart, high-energy, and stubborn 6-year-old chocolate Labradoodle, and in the summer, I adopted a 5-month-old Black Labradoodle-Shepherd/Husky mix. What I thought would be a straightforward training experience turned into a bigger challenge than I ever anticipated. Despite my previous experience with training my older dog, I quickly realized I was struggling to manage two very strong personalities.

Luckily, I heard about Mariah and Bark Busters from my neighbor, whose dogs had shown significant improvement after just one session. This gave me the reassurance I desperately needed, so I reached out to Mariah, who responded promptly and was able to meet with me right away. From the very first interaction, I knew I was in good hands. I was upfront with Mariah about my awareness of my dogs' intelligence and how I was the one who needed the training.

Our first session was an eye-opener. It lasted over three hours, and Mariah was incredibly thorough in her approach, providing me with practical, easy-to-understand advice. She answered all my questions and reassured me that progress was the goal, not perfection. Over the next few weeks, as I encountered challenges, Mariah was always there for me—whether through text or a quick follow-up call. Her responsiveness and constant support have been invaluable.

One of the most memorable pieces of advice Mariah gave me was during a call before a weekend trip when I was feeling anxious about traveling with the puppy. She simply said, "Remember to have fun, this is supposed to be fun," and it completely changed my perspective. It’s easy to get frustrated during training, and her reminder to focus on the joy of the process has been so important for my mindset.

Since that initial meeting, we’ve had two more sessions with Mariah, and each time, I’ve been amazed by how much more I’ve learned. I honestly didn’t think we could ever get my older dog to stop pulling on walks, let alone walk both dogs side-by-side without pulling. But after our most recent session, we’ve been going on daily walks without any pulling! I even got a call from family friends who were watching the dogs, and they were blown away by how much better they behaved on the leash, particularly my oldest dog.

Mariah’s training has been worth every penny, and I genuinely believe she should be charging triple what she does, given the transformation in both my dogs and myself. This has truly been the best investment I’ve made for my dogs and for my own peace of mind. I cannot recommend Mariah enough. She is patient, knowledgeable, and truly cares about helping both you and your dogs succeed. I’m looking forward to continuing our work together as we tackle any future challenges that come our way. If you’re looking for an exceptional trainer, Mariah is absolutely the one to trust.

Thank you, Mariah, for everything!

• #Barking
• #Jumping up
• #Pulling
• #Puppy management
• #Recall
• #Separation anxiety