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Give your puppy the very best start in life. Lay the foundation for a trusting bond and well behaved dog with our individual puppy education programmes

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Dog Obedience Training

Turn your good dog into a great dog. Our approach is about education to get rid of those frustrating and annoying habits, for a well behaved dog

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Behaviour Problems

Feeling stressed? Have you desperately been trying everything and seeing no improvement? We we have the solution to your dog's behaviour problems

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Our methods focus on creating a positive relationship between you and your dog to improve your dog's behaviour and obedience. Our expertise is in understanding how a dog naturally thinks, learns and communicates and then using this to show you how to be your dog’s leader. Once this relationship is established, behaviour change is a natural next step. Our techniques work with any age, any breed, any issue. You and your dog get one-on-one attention, an individualised plan to suit your family AND guaranteed support for the life of your dog.

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Corgi

The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is an adorable, agreeable small dog whose size conceals generations of herding instincts and traits associated with much larger breeds. Ranked as the smallest dog in its herding group, the Corgi is an intelligent, tenacious, family-friendly dog that is equally loving and dep...

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"Keiko is highly knowledgeable and passionate. The skills we have been taught are already making a difference to our puppy and his behaviours. She is always only a text or phone call away. We are very glad to have chosen Keiko as our trainer and our feeling positive about more progress to come. We would highly recommend her to anyone :)"

Charlotte

Trainer: Keiko Ruwhiu

"The advice and knowledge shared by Keiko is amazing. Her ability to help us to better communicate with "Tama" is a game changer. In just a couple of hours we learned so much and we are so excited to continue on this journey. Thank you Keiko and Bark Busters!!"

Tania

Trainer: Keiko Ruwhiu

"We can’t recommend Bark Busters highly enough. Our dog Acorn used to bark and show aggression toward anyone visiting our home, which made having guests stressful. Within just one day of Mark’s training, we had a completely different dog — calm, relaxed, and welcoming. The training was simple, effective, and based on common-sense methods that worked straight away with out food treats constantly. We can now enjoy having visitors again without worry. Thank you, Mark, for giving us (and Acorn) such peace of mind!"

Michael

Trainer: Mark Gall

"Working with Keiko from our first lesson gave me a true understanding of the real relationship between dogs and their owners and from that I saw results almost immediately. Within a week Harley has improved in all areas of concerns. I am following Keiko’s instructions daily and can see the light at the end of the tunnel. I honestly wish that I had called her sooner."

Courtney

Trainer: Keiko Ruwhiu

"Keith is a great communicator. His knowledge, reassurance and support made me at feel at ease and confident in my ability to train my dog. The results are amazing."

Shona

Trainer: Keith Mockett

"Gustie did great during his first lesson! He’s starting to get used to the new rules and the leadership in our family."

Szilvia

Trainer: Keiko Ruwhiu

"Hi - immediate results so we are delighted with progress to date. Kept it simple and didn't try and do too much - we are having ongoing success with behaviour and looking forward to moving forward with our dogs."

karen

Trainer: Keiko Ruwhiu

"I sought help from Mark in relation to my two dogs. Both Staffies. I was having major issues with them thinking they owned our place, hyperactive , barking at the passers by and walking Arlo was a nightmare with pulling. From the minute Arlo thought we were going for a walk, he would scream around the house, be really pushy, jumpy, totally unfocussed and then proceed to drag me around the streets. Just one lesson with Mark has made a massive difference. I can now identify Arlos triggers and have him settle before even leaving the house which is leading to better walks. Still a long way to go but I feel as though we are on the right track now! Mark was my last hope after already using three different trainers, and I wish I had of just used him from the beginning!!"

Becky

Trainer: Mark Gall

"Keiko was very pleasant to work with and explained everything to us clearly for us to understand. And taught us how to use commands for Gem to respond too. Progress is going well and we have noticed the change in Gem to our commands. Very pleased with results so far."

Alan

Trainer: Keiko Ruwhiu

"I found the initial lesson long but looking back probably needed to be. Since Saturday we have put what we learned into practice and have noticed a huge improvement in behaviour immediately. Today was a big test when meeting another dog in close proximity and what we were taught helped incredibly and kept everyone safe. I cannot recommend this method highly enough it’s simple in it’s deliverance and with ongoing support doesn’t leave you feeling lost if you slip up."

Heather

Trainer: Keith Mockett

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Dog Training Tips

Why Is My Dog Barking So Much? Understanding Excessive Barki...

🐶People consider barking a normal behaviour for dogs, but excessive barking is a behavioural problem and is often a sign that your dog is stressed. And let’s be honest, constant barking can be tough to live with—whether you’re out in public, trying to relax at home, or keeping peace with the neighbours. 🔊 What Triggers Excessive Bark...

🐾 How Do I Know If My Dog Has Separation Anxiety? Causes, S...

Does your dog act like two completely different animals depending on whether you're home or away?You're not alone. Many dog owners experience this Jekyll and Hyde behaviour — calm and obedient when you're around, but destructive and anxious when left home alone. 🚨 Common Signs of Dog Separation Anxiety If your dog: Barks excessively when le...

Greeting unknown dogs in the correct way!...

If you are a dog lover, which you probably are if you are taking the time to read this article, you will enjoy greeting new dogs you meet whilst out and about. However, attempting to greet a dog in an inappropriate manner could cause you all sorts of problems, and could also put you, the dog, and the owner at risk. Dogs are taught by their mother f...

What Is Holistic Dog Training...

Bark Busters practices holistic dog training, but what does that mean? A holistic approach means that you take into consideration a number of different factors or systems when diagnosing and working on permanent solutions to dog behavioural issues. Holistic also means that the system is natural, with the Bark Busters' system focusing on the natural way dogs...

Expecting a Baby? Prepare your Dog...

If you are expecting a baby and you have a dog, you will want to prepare your dog for the day you bring home your child. Dogs can feel shunned and become confused and stressed when parents suddenly shift their attention from dog to baby. A dog does not understand why a baby is automatically elevated above the dog in the pack. In trying to regain their pack p...