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 17908 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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Brenda R.
11 days ago
— Hurtsboro, AL
Working with Theresa Nichols truly changed our lives with our dogs. We were struggling with aggression, sibling rivalry, leash manners and felt overwhelmed before starting training. Theresa was incredibly patient, understanding, and supportive from the very beginning. She took the time to really listen to our concerns and helped us understand our dogs instead of just correcting behaviors. The progress we’ve seen is amazing — our home is calmer, walks are enjoyable again, and our dogs interact with each other so much more peacefully. We feel confident and hopeful now, and we can’t thank Theresa enough. I would highly recommend her to anyone who feels stuck or stressed and needs real help with their dogs.
PermalinkJulie C.
14 days ago
— Bradenton, FL
Susan addressed the issues I was having with my dog of 5 yrs dealing a new puppy. Her techniques work and helped bring the stress level down during meal times.
PermalinkShe has been back 2 other times already for additional help and to continue new techniques.
Anja L.
15 days ago
— Brooklyn, NY
I can’t recommend Josh enough as a dog trainer! My dog Tupac, who’s already six, struggled with anxiety for years. I’d tried multiple trainers, but none made the difference Josh did. He taught me that while love is wonderful, security and structure come first. Since we established that foundation, and gave love on my terms, not just Tupac’s, his separation anxiety transformed. He’s more confident at the park, at daycare, at work, and home alone. If you’re looking for a trainer, Josh is the one!
PermalinkCameron M.
15 days ago
— Santa Ana, CA
I highly recommend Bark Busters, Johnny was great! He came to our house multiple times and helped us get our puppy under control without the use of any negative reinforcement. And now our puppy is an angel! He was super helpful and explained everything with great detail and patience. 10/10 service, if we get another dog we will be using Johnny for that dog as well
PermalinkRuth & J.
15 days ago
— Vero Beach, FL
Absolutely satisfied- learned so much and showed us the right way to correct. Worked with us on pulling reactive problem on leash and all the behavior issues.
PermalinkMCKELLE P.
16 days ago
— Rock Hill, SC
I am so grateful for the support Heather provided for me and my elder pup! She set up a natural approach that felt organic for both of us, and now those behaviors that were bothersome are gone- I feel like I understand my pup now more than ever.
PermalinkMATTHEW V.
16 days ago
— Lancaster, SC
If you’re looking for a dog trainer who truly cares about both you and your dog, Heather is the one. From day one, she was patient, knowledgeable, and incredibly easy to work with. She takes the time to understand your dog’s personality and tailors the training to fit—not a one-size-fits-all approach.
PermalinkHeather explains everything clearly, gives practical tools you can actually use at home, and makes the process enjoyable. The results speak for themselves real progress, better behavior, and a stronger bond with my dog.
You can tell she genuinely loves what she does, and it shows in her work. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Heather to anyone looking for professional, effective, and compassionate dog training.
CASSIDY B.
16 days ago
— Columbia, SC
Heather is a dog whisperer if I’ve ever seen one! Prior to Bark Busters, Our 5 year old female lab-pit mix was over protective , reactive and ran the house! Now… the opposite. We just finished our second session and it’s like NIGHT AND DAY. We have been seeing Heather for over a month now and the progress is unbelievable and something I never thought we would see in years. She has provided us with ALL the necessary tools for both our beloved dog and us to thrive with 3 cats in the home. Lastly… DO THE EXERCISES SHE PROVIDES on a consistent basis, they WORK!! We look forward to continuing our relationship with Heather and will be recommending Bark Busters moving forward, hands down.
PermalinkCOREY A.
16 days ago
— Blythewood, SC
Heather with Bark Busters Columbia North has been an absolutely incredible dog trainer for our two 4-year-old Boxers (littermates) who struggled with leash reactivity and aggression toward other dogs. We had tried other training programs with little progress, but Heather’s calm, confident approach and the Bark Busters methodology made a difference from the very first session.
PermalinkShe took the time to understand our dogs’ behavior, our home environment, and our daily routine, then gave us practical tools to correct barking, lunging, pulling, and territorial aggression—without using harsh methods. Walks are now calmer, our dogs are more relaxed and responsive, and we finally feel confident handling two strong, reactive Boxers on leash.
Heather is patient, knowledgeable, and truly invested in helping both dogs and owners succeed. If you’re looking for expert dog training in Columbia, especially for leash reactivity, aggression, or multiple-dog behavior issues, I highly recommend Heather and Bark Busters. The transformation has been life-changing for our family and our dogs.
DAWN B.
16 days ago
— Lexington, SC
Love Heather at Bark Busters! I've had training for previous dogs by someone else and they were good, but I LOVE Heather's techniques. Actually quite surprising and effective!
PermalinkAnd I'm pretty picky too. I don't like the harsh techniques of some of the other trainers I've looked at in the past. (Ps...This is for an 11 week old aussie and I bought the year package).