Bark Busters Reviews and Customer Testimonials
14th October 2025 - Mark Gall
Mark dealt with Barking, Pulling
Arlo is a 3yr old male labrador . A lovely temperament who can manipulate the family with kindness but a random territorial barker ( owner said it makes them jump )plus pulling was an issue the owner was struggling to get on top of. One lesson has already seen huge improvements and a much more settled relaxed dog. I'm keen to hear of more progress soon.
13th October 2025 - Mark Gall
Mark dealt with Barking, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall, Separation anxiety

Little Maggie is a wee gem of a fire cracker . full on mostly when I first visited. She and the family took on board the Speak dog to teach dog principles very well and Maggie's behaviors' starting adjusting quickly. Still some work to do but progress already after one lesson of her lifetime support program.
12th October 2025 - Mark Gall
Mark dealt with Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Sibling rivalry

Dora the Explora, Dogue de Bordeaux , on my Facebook page Bark Busters South island. Lovely dog but very over the top and hyped with guests and dogs , not aggressive just full on and too excitable, no focus . She responded well to the owners new refocusing skills and were applied well to get Dora attending to them very quickly. Again she is a big breed at 40 odd kg already . We'll do another session soon to fine tune any kinks out . Great work guys and gals.
11th October 2025 - Keiko Ruwhiu
Keiko dealt with Aggression, Barking, Chewing, Digging, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Puppy management, Recall, Separation anxiety
Thank you Rhian for your positive feedback. I was very happy to see Bella (4.5 years old Collie cross) becoming your dream dog ๐. Good job!!! Keep up the good work! My help is always available for you and Bella ๐
4th October 2025 - Keith Mockett
Keith dealt with Barking, Chewing, Digging, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall

Thank you. It's great to hear how quickly he's changed. As an anxious dog he'll be happier already. He's a big strong Labrador so getting the walking right is important along with the stuff inside. He'll be enjoying his walks more, and you will be enjoying them more as well. I'm looking forward to seeing his progress. Good job!
29th September 2025 - Keith Mockett
Keith dealt with Barking, Chewing, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall
Thank you. Mini Schnauzers can have a bit of attitude, 2 Mini Schnauzers is a lot of attitude! And they're just puppies who aren't even teens so there is more to come! You and they responded really well in the session and it's great to hear they are responding well to your ongoing training. This is setting them up to be the dogs you want them to be. I'm looking forward to seeing more.
27th September 2025 - Mark Gall
Mark dealt with Aggression, Barking, Jumping up, Pulling

Xena is a 4yr old Huntaway x Lab, called in for dog reactive issues as well as pulling , jumping up ,barking ,recall issues. Loved by the family dearly but a struggle to walk down the street. After the lesson the knowledge imparted made such a huge difference to both Xena and the owners ability to calm Xena's world. There will be some work in progress that will be addressed on the next lesson. Great strides forward guys ,catch up soon .
20th September 2025 - Keiko Ruwhiu
Keiko dealt with Barking, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Puppy management, Recall, Separation anxiety

Thank you Charlotte! You are doing a great job with Bear (7 months old Cocker Spaniel). I was very happy to see his great progress. Keep up the good work! My help is always available for you and Bear ๐
17th September 2025 - Keiko Ruwhiu
Keiko dealt with Barking, Chewing, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling
Thank you Tania for taking the time to leave a review, I was very happy how Tama (2 years old German Shephard cross) responded to his first sessions. Keep up the good work! My help is always available for you and Tama ๐
15th September 2025 - Mark Gall
Mark dealt with Aggression, Barking
Acorn is a 5yr old Mini Schnauzer x Cairn Terrier. It appears he had attitude to match the terrier breeds. Extremely barky at anything in his earshot or sight , he ownes the view, pulled and can be quite reactive ,verging aggressive to visitors especially men. Basically a fear aggressive wee man who needed guidance. Our first lesson was very good and he responded very well , although I'm sure he'll try and push the new house rules of engagement. I love seeing the results of finally teaching speaking dog. Great work guys , keen to have a follow up soon to fine tune anything not quite sorted.
14th September 2025 - Keiko Ruwhiu
Keiko dealt with Aggression, Barking, Jumping up, Pulling, Separation anxiety, Other
Thank you Courtney! Great to hear you learnt a lot. Harley (3 years old Labradoodle) needed to understand who is in charge.๐ I was very happy with the way she responded to her first session. Keep up the good work! My help is always available for you and Harley ๐
14th September 2025 - Keith Mockett
Keith dealt with Barking, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall, Other

Thank you. Jack Russell's can be feisty characters but having clear communication and him respecting as his leader makes all the difference. And he'll be happier as well. Win win.