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.
  • 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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  • Dama
    19 days ago — Belmont, CA

    I cannot recommend Jared enough!
    We started training with him because we wanted a calmer, more confident dog and honestly the difference has been amazing. Jared is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and SO good at explaining things in a way that makes sense.

    What I loved the most is that he didn’t just “train the dog,” he taught US how to work with him in real life situations. Every session felt personalized to our dog’s personality and needs, and Jared always showed up with such a positive attitude and so much care.

    We’ve seen huge progress already, better leash manners, calmer behavior around other dogs and people. Overall just a happier pup who knows what’s expected of him.

    If you’re looking for a trainer who is professional, results-oriented, and genuinely passionate about dogs, Jared is the one. Totally worth it.

    • #Barking
    • #Hyperactivity
    • #Jumping up
  • Marcella
    19 days ago — Vero Beach, FL

    Photo of Sankaty Very good!

    • #Barking
    • #Chewing
    • #Hyperactivity
    • #Jumping up
    • #Puppy management
    Trainer Note:
    Thank you Marcella & Rhodes.
  • Karen N.
    19 days ago — Fort Pierce, FL

    Photo of Luna & Coco Great advice, good training ideas. Trainer is great with dogs.

    • #Aggression
    • #Barking
    • #Pulling
    • #Recall
    Trainer Note:
    Thank you Karen.
  • Gregg and Joanne C.
    20 days ago — Chatham, NJ

    Steve was very patient and kind. He took time to explain exactly what he would be doing and how he would be doing the training. Steve showed us each technique and what he was trying to achieve with it. He answered all of our questions and asked us what we were trying to accomplish. Steve communicated with good humor and patience and also communicated well with our dog. We heartily recommend Steve!

    • #Puppy management
  • Ally P.
    20 days ago — Golden, CO

    Where do I even start with this review! We contacted Bark Busters to help with our two young pitbulls who both deal with fear/reactivity and stranger danger, especially at our house (they bark and freak out at approaching visitors and it became a problem). We were put in contact with Scott and he came to our home to help us start to tackle these things in person in the environment that the trouble was happening. In the very first hour of training, we were not only taught about the basis of the behaviors and the animal psychology behind it, but also given highly effective communication skills and tools to use to immediately address the problem areas. We practiced these skills indoors with each dog, where seeing immediate behavior change felt like such a relief. We were then given practice and homework to continue reinforcing the new boundaries at home, which we have continued happily. I have noticed such a massive change in my dog's behavior, including in ways completely unrelated to the initial problem areas. He is calmer on car rides, more relaxed in public settings, and pays more attention to my communication and body language in our daily life. The basis of all of this was Scott teaching me how to use my body and my voice to tell my dog that he's safe, that I am in charge, and that I expect certain good behaviors. I was so afraid that a trainer would tell me to make my dog a submissive obedient robot, or tell me I had to stop being ridiculous and playful with my dog, or that I had to use physical force to fix these things. None of that was true. Scott is a dog dad too, and a major dog lover. He taught us communication skills that still allow us to have the loving, goofy relationship that we want with our pets while enforcing boundaries that make all of our lives easier. Scott is a great teacher and his ethos around dog behavior and training are kind, loving, and based in a real understanding of dog psychology. I am so thankful we found Bark Busters!! I have much more confident, calm dogs after just a few weeks of this new learning and I feel like I have the tools I need to continue being the dog mama that they need.

    • #Aggression
    • #Barking
    • #Jumping up
    • #Pulling
    • #Recall
    • #Other
  • Polly & K.
    20 days ago — Port Saint Lucie, FL

    Photo of Bailey, Casey & Earl Very clear and great communcator!

    • #Aggression
    • #Barking
    • #Chewing
    • #Digging
    • #Jumping up
    • #Pulling
    • #Recall
    Trainer Note:
    Thank you Polly & Kev!
  • Lauren & R.
    20 days ago — Jensen Beach, FL

    Photo of Reef Our experience was very enjoyable, fun & effective. We noticed a difference in our dog immediately! Our stree level went fown & our dog was very receptive to the training. We now have have hope that life will be more enjoyable with our little buddy!

    • #Aggression
    • #Barking
    • #Jumping up
    • #Pulling
    Trainer Note:
    Thank you Lauren & Ron for your trust with Reef.
  • Heather L. .
    22 days ago — Hastings, MN

    Photo of Juniper and Oreo Working with Omar has been an eye‑opening and genuinely transformative experience for our family. He didn’t just help us address our dog’s behavioral challenges — he helped us understand why those behaviors were happening in the first place. Omar opened our minds to a completely new way of seeing our relationship with our dog and how we communicate with her.

    His calm, clear guidance gave us the confidence we needed to fully commit to helping her grow, adjust, and ultimately live in harmony with our other pets. Instead of feeling overwhelmed, we now feel empowered and connected, and we’re already seeing meaningful progress.

    If you’re looking for a trainer who is knowledgeable, patient, and truly invested in helping you build a better relationship with your dog, Omar is the one. We couldn’t recommend him more.

    • #Aggression
    • #Sibling rivalry
    Trainer Note:
    Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful review. We’re truly grateful for your kind words and for trusting us with such an important part of your family. Your commitment to your dog’s growth and to creating harmony in your home is what makes this work so successful.

    Thank you again for the recommendation and for allowing us to work alongside you.

    — Ryanne & Omar
    Bark Busters Dakota County
  • Betty
    22 days ago — Safety Harbor, FL

    Sharon from Bark Busters is absolutely amazing. She is very knowledgeable, very friendly, has a wealth of very valuable information, for puppies / dog training. She helped me with our four-month-old Chihuahua on house breaking, chewing, not eating poop, crate training, and our eight-year-old min pin Chihuahua with separation anxiety. Our four-month-old is new to our family, andf she provided me with a wealth of valuable information to help with training both our dogs. I totally recommend Sharon. She is a gem and is absolutely doing what she is meant to be doing.

    • #Aggression
    • #Barking
    • #Jumping up
    • #Pulling
    • #Sibling rivalry
    • #Separation anxiety
    • #Chewing
    • #Puppy management
    • #Toileting
  • Crystal S. .
    23 days ago — Inver Grove Heights, MN

    Photo of Lucky We have had such a wonderful experience with Bark Busters Dakota County, and especially with Omar. He has been working with our German Shepherd puppy, Lucky, since he was just 10 weeks old and now at 6 months, the progress has been incredible.

    Omar doesn't just train Lucky, he helps our entire family understand his needs so we can become the best dog parents we can be. His guidance has been calm, thoughtful, and incredibly effective, and it’s given us so much confidence as we raise a high energy, intelligent puppy.

    The lifetime support alone makes this service more than worth the investment, and knowing we can continue to lean on Omar as Lucky grows is such a gift. We are truly grateful for the care, expertise, and heart he brings to his work. He really is a dog whisperer! We couldn’t recommend Bark Busters Dakota County more highly.

    • #Puppy management
    Trainer Note:
    Thank you so much for this incredibly thoughtful review! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Thank you again for your trust, kind words, and recommendation. Lucky is very fortunate to have such dedicated humans, and we’re grateful to be part of your journey!

    — Ryanne & Omar
    Bark Busters Dakota County