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 17749 reviews.
  • 99.7% 4 or 5 stars 99.7% rate their experience with Bark Busters as 4 or 5 out of 5 stars.
  • 99.6% Would Recommend 99.6% would recommend Bark Busters to their friends and neighbors.
  • 99.5% Dog Responded 99.5% think their dog responded well to the training.

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  • Eric O.
    13 months ago — Pasadena, CA

    Kevin has worked with my wife and I since day 1 of bringing our Samoyed puppy home a little over a year ago. He's been a vital resource and helped us navigate the most challenging months of raising our dog with effective lessons and strategies to address various adolescent behaviors. Bark Busters' program focuses on forming communication habits with your dog in a language they understand. These tools have been especially effective with addressing impulse control and separation anxiety. We started to see results even after the first session. Our puppy is a notoriously stubborn breed and still has some growing up to do. However, we believe we have laid a very solid foundation with our training with Kevin and that he is really well behaved for his age. Thank you Kevin and Bark Busters for all of your help!

    • #Puppy management
    • #Toileting
  • LIAM M.
    13 months ago — Lexington, SC

    Heather was tremendously helpful in helping me prevent my dog, Marshmallow, from digging under the fence and escaping my yard. Heather was friendly, professional and highly knowledgeable. Her solutions were simple, reasonable adjustments to our habits that led to quick and effective changes. She has also been more than willing to make good on the promise of follow-up visits at no additional cost, which adds tremendous value to the training services. Her support has been invaluable to our piece of mind, and I would happy recommend her and Bark Busters to anyone in need of dog behavioral assistance.

    • #Chewing
    • #Digging
    • #Hyperactivity
    • #Recall
    • #Separation anxiety
    • #Other
  • Amanda M.
    13 months ago — Los Angeles, CA

    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
  • Levi P.
    13 months ago — Stevenson Ranch, CA

    I cannot recommend Stephanie and her training highly enough! As someone who loves my pup more than anything in the world, finding a trainer who genuinely cares about both my pet and their development was paramount. Stephanie exceeded all expectations with her expertise, patience, and personalized approach.

    From day one, Stephanie made a significant impact on the relationship between my dog and myself by tailoring training sessions to fit my dog's unique personality and needs. She used positive reinforcement techniques to strengthen our bond and now my dog now listens better, and is more confident!

    What truly sets Stephanie apart is her passion and dedication. She is always available to answer questions and provide support. Her love for animals shines through in everything she does.

    If you're looking for a knowledgeable, compassionate, and effective dog trainer, look no further than Stephanie. She has made a world of difference for us, and I am forever grateful.

    • #Separation anxiety
  • Elkhyn R.
    13 months ago — Stevenson Ranch, CA

    Stephanie has been an invaluable partner in my family's journey to help our Frenchie address her separation anxiety. Her love for animals, rich knowledge of how to care for them, and intuition for problem-solving have made her indispensable. Also, she's incredibly personable and fun to chat with, so what could feel like a slog (dog training, bleh) actually very quickly turns into something that you look forward to. We can't thank her enough!

    • #Separation anxiety
  • Cat J.
    13 months ago — Santa Clarita, CA

    Bark Busters is a great find! $1595 for unlimited sessions for your dogs lifetime ($200 for additional dog). Definitely the cheapest dog training I've found out there. Apparently their business is in 3 different countries so you'll still be able to continue the training if you move someplace else.

    Stephanie is a wonderful trainer with Bark Buster. During our initial meeting, she explained my dogs' behaviors clearly and how I could address them better so they understand. I wasn't expecting such fast results, but my walk with them the next morning was unbelievable. For context, I have a 3 y/o M Doberman/Husky (neutered) with attention seeking & hyperactive issues. He's aggressive with other dogs & people on walks, and pulls hard on the leash. My other dog is a 2 y/o M Malitpoo (neutered) who barks at everything inside & outside the house. For the first time ever, using the tools & tips from Stephanie, my D/H was looking at me & walking by my side the entire time. We came up on 3 individuals with big dogs on separate occasions , but my dogs actually listened to me to sit and they just stared at me as the dogs passed them. although they saw the other dogs, they remained calm (no tensed bodies & pointy hair) and didn't bark.

    My D/H is still learning, but from that walk I knew I chose the right trainer for my dog. Can't wait to see how much more my dogs improve so they can truly enjoy their life to the fullest.

    • #Aggression
    • #Barking
  • Emma D.
    13 months ago — Alpharetta, GA

    Bill and Holly are simply amazing! Our dog, Max, was having major behavior issues — barking excessively, pulling on the leash, and just being unmanageable. After just one session with Bill and Holly, we saw a HUGE difference. They gave us clear, effective strategies to work with Max, and we saw immediate improvements. They're patient, kind, and really know how to connect with dogs. Highly recommend Bark Busters and especially Bill and Holly!

    • #Barking
    • #Hyperactivity
    • #Pulling
    Trainer Note:
    Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We're so happy to hear that Max is doing better after just one session. It’s been a pleasure working with him, and we’re thrilled to see the progress he’s made. Your commitment to implementing the strategies we discussed is clearly paying off! Max is lucky to have such dedicated owners. We truly appreciate your kind words and are so glad we could help. If you need anything else or want to continue Max’s training journey, don’t hesitate to reach out. Thanks again for choosing Bark Busters!
  • Olivia and Carlos G.
    13 months ago — Alpharetta, GA

    Bill and Holly have been fantastic in training our dog, Bella. They really took the time to understand her behavior issues and gave us the tools to help her become more obedient and relaxed. What I appreciate most is how they treat both the dog and us as the owners with respect and patience. Their approach is not only effective, but it’s also sustainable. We’ve seen a huge transformation in Bella’s behavior, and we’re now able to enjoy stress-free walks and playtime!

    • #Aggression
    • #Barking
    • #Chewing
    • #Recall
    • #Separation anxiety
    • #Other
    Trainer Note:
    Thank you so much for your kind words! We're so happy to hear about Bella's transformation and that you’re enjoying stress-free walks and playtime together. It’s been a pleasure working with both you and Bella, and we’re glad that our approach has helped make such a positive difference. We always aim to treat both the dogs and their owners with the respect and patience they deserve, and it's wonderful to hear that it’s made an impact. Keep up the great work, and we’re here if you need anything in the future!
  • Mikayla P.
    13 months ago — San Francisco, CA

    I'm honestly not sure why It's taken this long for me to write a review for Adam. Adam is a gentle giant and sooo good with pups! I've had 2 dogs y train with him and they've both really loved Adam. Adam is so knowledgeable about different problem areas (one of my dogs was reactive on leash and the other had separation anxiety). He knew how to work through both problems and is always quick to respond to my texts. Admittedly, I panic quite easily and always text Adam when I'm freaking out about my dog's behavior - he always calms me down and is very patient with me which I'm so grateful for. I would highly recommend Adam to anyone who is having issues with their pup - you'll leave with a great trainer and a great friend :)

    • #Aggression
    • #Barking
    • #Jumping up
    • #Pulling
    • #Recall
    • #Separation anxiety
  • Laura L.
    13 months ago — Novato, CA

    My family and I have a four month old miniature Australian Sheperd. She has a lot of energy and is pretty sweet overall. However, her nipping and play biting quickly became out of control. She also wasn't doing great on the leash, and it would take me a few minutes to put her halter/leash on every morning (usually one kid having to hold her in place) with a LOT of biting.

    Karen from Bark Busters came to our rescue. She brought us a new halter and taught us some new methods to get our dogs attention. It now takes me less then a minute to get her halter on (this halter is magic - I tried our old one and her behaviors all came back instantly). She is completely focused on me on our walks and comes when I call her.

    Karen is truly a dog whisperer, I am so thankful I decided to contact her. I can't believe how effective she is.

    • #Aggression
    • #Pulling