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 17734 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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Dee L.
6 months ago
— Boca Raton, FL
Fabulous service, given what I saw today and the change in Bravo's behavior. His behavioral issues have all improved.
PermalinkMarie-Laure & C.
6 months ago
— Lehigh Acres, FL
One Month Later—Still Blown Away
PermalinkI wanted to wait a full month before writing this because I didn’t want to get too excited too fast… but I can say now, without a doubt: Patrick and Bark Busters are absolutely incredible.
If you don’t read any further, just know this—Patrick is the real deal. His guidance and the Bark Busters method made a noticeable difference in our home right away. But—and this is important—you have to do the work. There’s no shortcut. It takes consistency, every day, every moment. But if you’re committed, the results are real.
We have two Labs—one’s 3 years old and the other was 8 months when we reached out for help. We thought the older one was well-behaved because he was “calm,” but in hindsight… maybe not so much. Meanwhile, the puppy was jumping, barking at the door, overwhelmed by visitors, and hadn’t even been introduced to our older dog yet.
Patrick showed up and within minutes he helped us start “speaking dog.” The transformation with our puppy was almost immediate. He gave us tools to lead with clarity—not by being harsh, but by setting limits and being consistent. By the time Patrick left, the energy in the house was completely different. The dogs were calmer, and we felt more in control.
And yes—there’s homework. Every day. But it’s doable. And Patrick is always just a call or text away if you need help.
A month later, things are better than we could have imagined. The dogs are now introduced, they play together, hang out calmly, and we’ve set real boundaries that make everyday life much more enjoyable. Just this week we even realized our “well-behaved” older dog may have been part of the problem all along—turns out we had some habits to break too. Patrick helped us see that, and now we’re working on recall and public behavior with both dogs.
Bottom line: if you’re struggling at all—whether it’s big issues or just small things that are adding up—call Patrick. The Bark Busters system works, and Patrick really knows what he’s doing. We're so grateful we made the call.
Wendy V.
6 months ago
— Saint Paul, MN
We have enjoyed having Ryanne come to our home. She really listens to our concerns and issues with our French Bulldog. We have seen incredible progress in just a few weeks. We especially enjoy the overall training methods of no shock collars, treats or severe punishment. Our dog seems much more happy and we are too! We look forward to our training lessons.
PermalinkI would highly recommend Bark Busters and Ryanne.
Best, Ryanne Rubio
Kaivon S.
6 months ago
— Saint Petersburg, FL
Sharon at Bark Busters is absolutely amazing!!! She has taught me so much as a first time dog owner like house breaking, crate training, dealing with separation anxiety, and chewing. She's helped me understand how to communicate with my pup without the need for treats as well. Can't recommend her enough!
PermalinkKathryn K.
6 months ago
— Perkinsville, VT
I recently adopted an older Labrador Retriever who is sweet as the day is long, but initially a bit of a challenge. I can impart basic manners, but this dog liked my elderly cat for all the wrong reasons, and he quickly developed a taste for counter-surfing. His inclination outdoors, was to put his nose down and follow it. I felt pretty overwhelmed and wondered for a while if I would even keep the dog. Then I connected with Bonnie and everything turned around. She assessed our situation quickly and accurately, and she gave intuitive, positive, and non-coercive methods that worked VERY well for us. She took the time to explain reasons behind behaviors and training options. She was readily available for consult, advice and support. Her input and training are the reasons why I now have a dog who is manageable, pleasant to be around, stays off the counter and table, and finds the cat downright boring. I highly recommend reaching out to Bonnie if you and your canine buddy need some help getting everyone to a more comfortable place.
PermalinkEmory N.
7 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!!!
PermalinkAdam K.
7 months ago
— Glen Allen, VA
Kyle was outstanding with helping us train our dog, Hanson. He was extremely personable, and took his time making sure we were comfortable with the training process. Kyle gave us the tools and instructions needed to train our puppy and fix some of the behavioral issues we were having. I highly recommend his services to anyone in the area looking for some help training their dog!!
PermalinkMicaela B.
7 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.
7 months ago
— Los Angeles, CA
We really enjoyed the lessons and think it worked.
PermalinkTRACEY D.
7 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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