Dog-Friendly, Dog Training That Works
A better way to a better dog
Welcome to Bark Busters New Zealand, part of the international dog training company founded over 29 years ago. Bark Busters founders Sylvia and Danny Wilson have refined a method of dog obedience training that makes dog training easy and accessible to all. With Bark Busters, you work directly with a dog trainer in your own home using a method that takes into account the unique challenges you're facing and then fosters a positive relationship between you and your dog. This method enables you to build a lasting, emotional bond based on trust and respect, which in turn aids in overcoming past challenges with your pet. Bark Busters dog trainers focus heavily on training people, as much or more as training dogs, so that once you learn to communicate effectively with your dog, you will have the necessary tools to be an effective dog trainer and "leader of his/her pack."
Bark Busters do not use shock, electronic, choker or pronged collars
Natural approach to dog training
Once you’ve assumed your role as pack leader, all you will need is consistency and the natural techniques taught by Bark Busters to reinforce and strengthen the bond between you and your dog. Bark Busters dog trainers can show you how to transform a "problem dog" into a happy lifelong buddy...
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Natural approach to dog training
The best start in life puppy training
Puppies need guidance in the form of puppy obedience training in order to learn good manners and develop a pleasant, obedient nature. While it’s true that puppies receive much of their socialisation from their mothers and litter mates in the first 12 weeks of life, as your puppy’s pack leader...
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Puppy Training Programs
Lifetime Support Guarantee
The Bark Busters worldwide home dog training support guarantee is unique in the industry. It is designed to help owners resolve their dog's behaviour and obedience problems and to provide customers with the satisfaction of ongoing support and peace of mind from their Bark Busters trainer.
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Our Lifetime Support Guarantee
Daily Dog Bark Busters news
- Why A Dog Is A Bad Holiday Present
- Great Apps For Dog Owners
- How to Train Your Dog to Exit a Pool Safely
- Having Realistic Expectations for Puppies
- Understand How Using Your Hands Impacts Your Dog
Free Dog Training tips and advice
At the request of our many dog-loving friends owners and partners across the nation, we'd like to share the following information, addressing a wide variety of dog care, training tips, safety topics and much more! Here you will find full color public information handouts ready for printing or adding to an email.
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Free dog training tips
Become a dog trainer
Bark Busters are looking for special individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of dogs and their owners. Running your own dog training business is a dream come true for many people. 29 years of proven success and 350+ trainers worldwide makes Bark Busters the ideal dog training career.
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Become a Bark Buster
Workplace Health & Safety
The most effective system for preventing canine bites, our safety programmes deliver on-site, in-person training. Developed for service and delivery organisations, meter readers, council workers, schools, home care or any person entering premises where dogs are located, this unique programme is a way for employers to keep their people safe.
Barking Solutions®
A barking dog in the neighbourhood can be a source of real frustration and a potential for dispute. It may be your neighbour is unaware of the problem.
Before taking any action, take a look at our Barking Solutions® pack which lays out a clear process to aid resolution of a barking dog problem.
Dally Says™ dog safety for kids
Dally the Dalmatian is famous for advice on how to stop dog bites before they happen. Dally's job is to help children and adults to learn how to treat all dogs with care, consideration, and respect, as well as to stay safe by making the right choices around all dogs, not just the family pet.
Ask the Expert - Question of the Week
Ask our dog training experts a question about a dog behavioural issue, dog training problems or dogs in general. We'll give you dog training tips and dog training advice in your quest for a well-behaved dog!
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Hello!rn We just adopted Zuess last month, he's very sweet. A few issues we have atm is how he is with other dogs. He barks and lunges, his previous owners said he was good around other dogs. He was brought up with two bigger and older dogs. When my auntie brought her little dog, Zuess lunged at him giving a growling, it looked like he was gonna attack the poor thing. I had to pull him away. There was a moment were he sniffed the dog, but he went back at it again. Im really worried as before we had another dog who was really aggressive with other dogs and people, this lead to him biting one of my family. (He was put down) Zuess is totally fine with other people however, he's always excited to see new people. But when he sees a new dog he barks/lunges. What can I do to fix this? We live in the country so we cannot take him to any local dog parks.
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Featured articles
Why A Dog Is A Bad Holiday Present
Thinking of getting a dog as a holiday present. Bark Busters Home Dog Training describes why a dog is a bad holiday present. Read more…
Great Apps For Dog Owners
Remember a world without smart phones ... how did we ever get along? Technology has made life easier in so many ways, even for dogs and their owners. Whether you're looking for an app to track your dog's walking or even if you want access to emergency pet information, the following apps can be invaluable! Read more…
How to Train Your Dog to Exit a Pool Safely
Training your dog to safely exit the pool dramatically reduces their risk of drowning. Follow this simple process to train your dog to exit at the pool steps. Please share this video as it may well save a dog's life. For more info on pool safety for dogs, check out our blog article "Pool Safety for Dogs" Read more…
Having Realistic Expectations for Puppies
Puppies are great, but Bark Busters offers this advice about what to expect and not expect out of your puppy. Read more…
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