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 17727 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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Adriana B.
17 months ago
— Vero Beach, FL
Karen was great! I have 4 dogs and she provided guidance. I have hope of getting them all under controll.
PermalinkPamela S.
17 months ago
— Stuart, FL
I needed training more than my dogs. Marc explained everything and we put it into practice. I saw results immediatly.
PermalinkFern-Anita S.
17 months ago
— Houston Central, Texas
Very impressed with my trainer, Esteffany. After just the first session my dog has shown improvement. Esteffany not only patiently explained everything and answered all my questions but she also gave me hands on instructions and training that I could immediately implement into my life. I left the first session feeling empowered and prepared to help my dog! I can’t wait for the next session after I use these new techniques.
PermalinkMakayla S.
17 months ago
— Lehigh Acres, FL
My husband and I had the most wonderful experience today with bark busters! The training was absolutely wonderful, this simply is the best training company we have had the pleasure to experience! We could not thank Patrick enough for helping us to train our amazing dog!
PermalinkIf anyone is looking for dog training I would HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND Bark Busters!
Thank you Bark Busters!!
Imma P.
17 months ago
— West Palm Beach, FL
A must do!! Very satisfied. Gucci has already shown changes in his behavior. High recommended.
PermalinkJosh Reive .
17 months ago
— Port Saint Lucie, FL
Wonderful experience! Our dogs started listening so quickly. Responded very well to the training. We care very excited to put the work in and have well behaved dogs.
PermalinkMegan S.
17 months ago
— Fort Pierce, FL
Smart, sensable control & leadership. Providing safety & security to the pups make a big difference!
PermalinkBrittany A.
17 months ago
— Laurel, MD
Ben was amazing! I was SHOCKED at how quickly my Australian Shepherd (Tucker) responded to the suggested interventions. Ben was also training me as much as he was training Tucker, which is necessary. This is basically cognitive behavioral therapy for dogs. I appreciate that there’s no pain or food rewards as part of this process. I am confident my cat and dog will ultimately be able to cohabitate. Highly recommend!
PermalinkADR B.
17 months ago
— Urbandale, IA
Deb Boswell is a good teacher of both the humans and the dog. She explained the process, what was expected of us, before we introduced her to the dog. She wanted us to understand the plan before we were distracted with trying to control the dog.
PermalinkAmelia is a 4y/o lab mix who was rescued 2 years ago after being abandoned while pregnant. Through a series of shelters and transport teams, we adopted her. As you can see in the photo, she worries. About many things. But the last 6 months she's increased her barking, so that it's now all the time at everything and everyone outside. We live on a bike path, and in a neighborhood with lots of kids and dogs. Out of nowhere Amelia would jump up, start barking madly, and run from door to windows and back, getting more wound up. Sometimes we see what she barks at; other times there doesn't seem to be anything. When packages were delivered, she'll run to the door, causing a major pile-up as we try to get the package. On a walk sometimes she'll react to some dogs, not consistently, and it's hard to tell if she wants to play or fight; she's managed to knock both of us down by a sudden lunge -- and that was on flat ground, without any ice or snow. Walking in winter is like a circus act. As she now weighs 70lbs, getting her under control on a leash is an important issue. Trying to take her where there were other dogs, or noises, or on travel, was a challenge.
We all were very frustrated.
Then Deb came, and in the initial session helped diagnose what was triggering Amelia, showed us ways to address the anxiety, barking, to establish our control, and gave suggestions for keeping her busy. Most she laid out a straightforward plan, that we could use consistently, and that Amelia responded to.
I really appreciated Deb's method of working with us before Amelia was invited to join the group, and her advice that we needed to fire Amelia from her job as Head of Security. That helped us think about what we were just letting Amelia do, because she was the boss of us.
I was skeptical in the promise that after one lesson, we could see meaningful change.
After Session One, I have hope that we can all adapt, and create a calmer environment.
We have a follow-up session set for about 3 weeks; Deb has also encouraged us to call or email her with any progress notes, or for help getting unstuck.
Definitely glad that we chose Deb of BarkBusters Des Moines.
ADR B.
17 months ago
— Urbandale, IA
After just two weeks, what a difference! Between Lesson 1 and 2, we had followup emails, and Deb responded to the notes we sent.
PermalinkAmelia is much calmer. Random barking still an issue, but reduced frequency. Now we can get her on a leash and out the door without a major tangle. She responds to being re-focused.
It's been a process for the humans to remember how to respond consistently, but we're getting better, and encouraged that we can keep this up. Even the neighbors have noticed about how much better Amelia acts on a leash and during walks. For the first time in 2 years I feel that I could let someone else walk her without fear that they'd get knocked down or tangled up with another dog.
We've used Deb's suggestions for keeping Amelia busy with Lick-Mat and Kong; that also helps her people and dogs walking by our house.
Working with Deb, and getting her support is definitely worth the investment. Deb has brought about major change in everyone's behaviors, and things are much calmer. We appreciate the reinforcement we get with the emails, and knowing that Deb responds promptly to questions.
As you can see in the photo, Amelia now enjoys the fact that she is no longer Head of Security, which allows for more nap time.