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 17820 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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Diane K.
40 days ago
— Maywood, NJ
We contacted Bark Busters to help with our rescued boy, Cam. We rescued him in November 2024. He is a very nervous dog and requires lots of direction and attention. He presents to have high anxiety at times. Cam and I started off a bit rough. He was feeling the need to protect my husband when we were both showing him affection. Unfortunately, he did lash out at me one time which resulted in a bite. This led me to reach out for help since we/I wanted to give Cam a chance to have a good life and for me to be able to be comfortable in our own home with our boy. That is the back story. Today, Cam and I have come a long way. We have had three sessions so far, several months apart. Cam is now respecting me differently, and we now know how to read him and recognize when his anxiety is escalating. Greg is amazing at our first lesson, he hit the nail on the head, assessing Cam to have anxiety that was coming from fear and not aggression. Using Greg's techniques has been life changing for all of us. I am still very careful watching Cam's body language and eyes to be sure I am not approaching him when he is in an anxious state. What has been most helpful is learning how to speak dog language and be aware of body language (both human and dog bodies). Also allowing Cam to come to me for affection has definitely helped to grow our relationship. We are so grateful and fortunate to have connected with Bark Busters! Greg was on time for all our lessons and shows up with all the tools needed for our time together. He obviously loves what he does, it shows in his ability to be personable and professional at the same time. Thank you Greg for your encouragement and honesty and trust! I highly recommend Greg!
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40 days ago
— Port Saint Lucie, FL
Patiance & good understanding of dogs behavior. Explained behavioral issues and how to address them properly. Dove into nutrition and provided feedback for healthier lives.
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42 days ago
— Stafford Springs, CT
Scott was incredibly knowledgeable, was very patient, and explained his training style very effectively. After only the first session, I could definitely see the potential in my dog's behavior changing with consistency on my part in the training. I am very excited to continue working on it and see the outcome!
PermalinkAlbert S.
42 days ago
— Cranston, RI
What a pleasure it was to work with Scott on training our Boxer puppy. He was very knowledgeable of all his training and explaining and made it very easy to Execute all the training steps on walking and other behaviors we need to fix. The scheduling is very easy. You just text Scott and he returns your text or call right away and he worked around our busy schedule. This is our second time we use Bark Busters service to train our dog Because the results are amazing. All it takes is steady work on all the training steps that he provides you. Thank you Scott!!!!
PermalinkLaura P. .
43 days ago
— Saint Paul, MN
I’m so happy to be working with Omar on training my new rescue pup! After 40+ years of cats, I knew I needed guidance just as much as the puppy! Omar is super patient with both of us and we are both learning a lot! I didn’t know how to train a puppy at all. And now she sits, down, leash walks, and enters a crate in a vehicle for transport. Still working on potty training and dropping unwanted items. But having someone come to your home and work on exactly what is needed 1:1 is priceless. And he answers my endless questions. I’m thrilled with where we are so far and it’s only been about 6 weeks. You won’t be disappointed with using this firm!
PermalinkNoreen
43 days ago
— Fort Pierce, FL
i was very pleased with the way my dogs responded to the training techniques. Orlando was very knowledable & informative.
PermalinkNatalie S.
44 days ago
— Denver, CO
We have two dogs: a 6.5-year-old, 80-pound Black Lab mix, and an almost-1-year-old Corgi mix. The lab mix has always been pretty good inside, but we got her right before COVID started. Whenever the door opens, she freaks out and barks at and jumps all over whoever is coming in. Outside, she cannot be trusted off a leash, because she will just literally run away and come back when she feels like it. The Corgi mix is a sweet guy, but we got our first notice from our HOA that we have a nuisance dog. He has been incessantly barking in the hallway when we're out of the house. Walking them together is a nightmare because they both zip off in different directions, and you become an acrobat trying to manage the leashes. We attended initial 8-week training sessions at PetSmart with both of them, and they can sit and lay down, but anything more than that is wishful thinking, and a sit/stay does not really translate into actual obedience. Scott helped us fix almost all of that in about 90 minutes. Scott's approach is to talk to dogs like you're a dog. To get their attention, you basically growl at them and imitate (!) snapping at them if necessary (I want to emphasize that there is no physical punishment for the dogs), assert leadership, and then, when they are doing the right thing, talk to them sweetly. My husband and I love this because it's so simple and consistent. We don't have to remember when to use "stay" vs "wait." Which hand signal do we use for this command vs that command? It's "bah!" and "gooood!" The first session was all indoor behavior, and since then we've had two sets of friends over and gotten the lab calmed in about 2 min vs 10 before. The corgi is much less growly/barky about hallway noises. Since we did leash training in the second session, both dogs follow respectfully on walks. Like, it was a near instant improvement. It's not perfect, but with the lab it's gonna take some time because she's had 6 years of thinking she's the boss! But the technique is so simple that it's easy to apply to new situations. The lab likes to jump up to steal food from the counter at my dad's house. A few "bah!"s with follow-up "gooood"s and that stopped cold after 5 years of it being a habit, and we didn't need to leash her the entire time we were there! It's expensive, but the speed at which we've seen improvement has made it very worth it, and knowing we can call Scott for any stuff that comes up in the future makes the price easier to handle. For example, we're hoping just the general increased respect/deference from the lab mix will allow us to eventually let her off leash, but if it doesn't, we know we can call to address that directly. Highly recommend Scott and BarkBusters!
PermalinkJENNIFER B.
45 days ago
— Lexington, SC
We highly recommend Heather with Bark Busters! She is a pleasure to work with to train our Roxie Lynn. She tailored our plan to fit the needs of our family. We went from a hyper puppy to a well behaved member of our family! We have learned so much about nutritional needs and animal behavior with her for our girl.
PermalinkTara
45 days ago
— Clearwater, FL
Our puppy, Steven, had some behaviors we weren’t sure how to handle. We searched online and ended up trying PetSmart training, but unfortunately it was a failure. We stopped after just two sessions. Fast forward three months, and not only were the behaviors still there, they were increasing.
PermalinkAfter wasting money and putting stress on ourselves and Steven with the previous training attempt, I was very hesitant to try again. I called Sharon and spoke with her assistant, who clearly explained the process and Sharon’s training style. Even though we were still cautious, we decided to move forward with a positive mindset.
And holy moly it was amazing! Sharon was incredibly patient and took the time to explain not only what she was doing, but why she was doing it. She truly taught us how to “speak dog” and understand Steven. We saw results after the very first session, and we were given homework to continue the progress and build on it even further.
The best part? There were no treats and no punishments. It was all about understanding, communication, and creating a lifelong, happy home for Steven.
If you’ve had a bad training experience in the past, don’t let that deter you. This isn’t typical dog training focused on “sit” and “stay.” This is training that helps you understand your dog so your dog can live his happiest, best life.
Debbie A.
45 days ago
— Colorado Springs, CO
After researching training options for my new puppy I’m happy that I chose Bark Busters and Ryan. He came to my home and taught me how to communicate with my dog in a way that he understands, I saw results immediately and was amazed at how quickly Keko responded when I changed my approach with him. Ryan has helped me learn how to adjust my behavior in a way that my puppy understands and responds to. Our second session was a good reminder and reinforcement of the tools and lessons that Ryan teaches. Keko has gone from running from me to coming to me on command, he behaves better on our walks and with other family members, It’s encouraging to know that I can continue to work with Ryan as needed. It’s been a pleasure working with him and the amount of knowledge he shares is very useful and insightful. Highly recommend!!
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