Bark Busters Reviews and Customer Testimonials
10th February 2024 - Keiko Ruwhiu
Such an amazing first lesson. It’s great to have some tools to work with. Incredible to see the dogs responding so quickly.
Trainer note from Keiko
Thank you for taking time to leave a review Thelma! Milo (2 years old Cavoodle) and Lily (3 years old Maltese cross) were confused about the rules and boundaties. Now they have leaders who understand them better!! Keep up the good work! My help is always available for you 😊
Thank you for taking time to leave a review Thelma! Milo (2 years old Cavoodle) and Lily (3 years old Maltese cross) were confused about the rules and boundaties. Now they have leaders who understand them better!! Keep up the good work! My help is always available for you 😊
10th February 2024 - Keiko Ruwhiu
Our 3yr much loved pittie cross was growling at visitors and final straw was snipping at a grandchild who was cuddling her. Our choice was to get formal training or to have her put down. While the cost was almost prohibitive, I worked extra hard to get it asap and can honestly say, after having just one lesson with Keiko, I would now pay twice or three times that, to save my dogs life. Right from the first lesson, we had a different dog. She went from disobedient, not listening, no recall, pulling on the lead, barking at everyone who walked past and wanting to kill every cat around, to a shockingly different dog. We are 4 days in now from the first lesson, and she is quiet, comes to her name, rarely barks, was super gentle with newborn baby the day after the lesson (no muzzle), friendly to strangers while on walk, no pulling on lead, stays on her mat inside instead of wandering around, friendly to our cat, but most of all ... she is actually listening to us. We had watched hundreds of dog training videos and tried all sorts of techniques, but was not prepared for how quickly our dog changed, we even waited 5 hours after Keiko left to see if she would put a paw wrong, so we could practice a correction, but... nothing, no bad behaviour. We have accused Keiko of swapping our naughty dog for a good dog in jest, because we are still so shocked at the sudden and it appears, permanent change in her, it has literally saved her life. Thank you Keiko, for gently showing us what we were doing wrong, and giving us a beautiful new dog!
Trainer note from Keiko
Thank you Anita for taking the time to leave a review, I was very happy how Goldie (3.5 Years old Pitbull cross) responded to her first session so well. She just needed to understand there are rules, boundaries and most importantly who makes them. She was happy for you to take the leadership! Keep up the good work! My help is always available for you and Goldie 😊
Thank you Anita for taking the time to leave a review, I was very happy how Goldie (3.5 Years old Pitbull cross) responded to her first session so well. She just needed to understand there are rules, boundaries and most importantly who makes them. She was happy for you to take the leadership! Keep up the good work! My help is always available for you and Goldie 😊
7th February 2024 - Keiko Ruwhiu
I am very happy to having training with Keiko. Her knowledge is amazing and make me more confident. Looking forward to step up with Keiko.
Trainer note from Keiko
Thank you Yoori-san! Poppy (16 weeks old Dachshund) needed you to understand how dogs see the world and behave a little better 😊 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 Poppy.
Thank you Yoori-san! Poppy (16 weeks old Dachshund) needed you to understand how dogs see the world and behave a little better 😊 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 Poppy.
7th February 2024 - Keiko Ruwhiu
Keiko is FANTASTIC! From the moment Keiko arrived, the training started. We could no believe the response we had from our dog who is 10 years old. Keiko's explanations make complete sense. Absolutely and utterly well worth every penny spent and highly recommend.
Trainer note from Keiko
Thank you for taking time to leave a review Renee! Sydney (10 years old Ridgeback cross) was confused about the rules and boundaries. Now she has leaders who understand her better and correct her unwanted behaviours. Keep up the good work! My help is always available for you 😊
Thank you for taking time to leave a review Renee! Sydney (10 years old Ridgeback cross) was confused about the rules and boundaries. Now she has leaders who understand her better and correct her unwanted behaviours. Keep up the good work! My help is always available for you 😊
15th January 2024 - Keiko Ruwhiu
Keiko dealt with Barking, Pulling, Recall, Sibling rivalry
The session was very informative and clear as to what was required from my husband and I with regards to the training of our dog. A definite improvement from the start which can only become better as we progress with training.
Trainer note from Keiko
Thank you Beverley for taking the time to leave a review, I was very happy how Dexter (3.5 Years old Dachshund cross) responded to his first session. Keep up the good work! My help is always available for you and Dexter😊
Thank you Beverley for taking the time to leave a review, I was very happy how Dexter (3.5 Years old Dachshund cross) responded to his first session. Keep up the good work! My help is always available for you and Dexter😊
6th January 2024 - Keiko Ruwhiu
Keiko dealt with Barking, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall, Sibling rivalry
From the moment Keiko stepped into our home, her professionalism and passion for what she does were evident. She dedicated time to observe the behavior of our 2-year-old Pomeranian, Biscuit, understanding her unique personality, and tailored her approach to address our specific concerns. Her deep knowledge and expertise in canine behavior were truly impressive.
During our first session, Keiko provided clear instructions and practical techniques that were easy to follow. What amazed us the most was witnessing the immediate positive response from Biscuit. The transformation in her behavior was remarkable.
Additionally, Keiko shared valuable insights on understanding Biscuit's cues, creating a stronger bond between us. She not only addressed the issues at hand but also empowered us with the knowledge to continue the training on our own.
We can't thank Keiko enough for her dedication, patience, and expertise. Her positive and encouraging demeanor made the entire training experience enjoyable and effective. My only regret was not contacting her sooner!
Trainer note from Keiko
Thank you for taking time to leave a review Cherie! Biscuit (2 years old Pomeranian) responded to her first session really well. She needed to understand there are rules, boundaries and most importantly who makes them. She was happy for you to take the leadership! Keep up the good work! My help is always available for you and Biscuit 😊
Thank you for taking time to leave a review Cherie! Biscuit (2 years old Pomeranian) responded to her first session really well. She needed to understand there are rules, boundaries and most importantly who makes them. She was happy for you to take the leadership! Keep up the good work! My help is always available for you and Biscuit 😊
3rd January 2024 - Keiko Ruwhiu
Keiko dealt with Barking, Pulling, Recall
Bandit is nearly 3yrs old and likes to bark at any noise he hears from the house, plus pulls when walking and has intermittent obedience. Keiko showed us some simple methods and approaches and we are already seeing positive results within a few days, and without the need for treats! More work to be done, but very happy with the progress so far, and the presentation and extra knowledge we now have means we can get more enjoyment from our relationship with Bandit.
Trainer note from Keiko
Thank you for taking time to leave a review Gavin! Great to hear Bandit (3 years old Labrador) is making good progress 👍 He was just confused about who is the boss. Now he has leaders who understand him better and speak his language!! Keep up the good work! My help is always available for you and Bandit 😊
Thank you for taking time to leave a review Gavin! Great to hear Bandit (3 years old Labrador) is making good progress 👍 He was just confused about who is the boss. Now he has leaders who understand him better and speak his language!! Keep up the good work! My help is always available for you and Bandit 😊
23rd December 2023 - Keiko Ruwhiu
Keiko dealt with Aggression, Puppy management, Other
Keiko provided amazing support and guidance for us with for our adolescent puppy and helped us prepare safely for the arrival of a new baby in the house with a very large dog. Her approach was clear, sensible and supportive and she ensured we understood why we needed to do each part of the approach. We really liked that the approach with the dog was assertive but also gentle, with clear guidance for the dog and lots of positive feedback rather than punishment. This has helped us to develop really positive relationships and trust with the dog. We were at a point where we were considering options, including rehoming, but Keiko worked her magic and we all love our relationship with our lovely dog now and he has settled in beautifully with the new baby.
Many, many thanks to Keiko for training us so well!!
Trainer note from Keiko
Thank you so much for your positive feedback and thoughts on our positive training system. I am very happy to hear Zion (7 months old Mastiff cross) is doing so well. Keep up the good work! My help is always available for you and Zion 😊
Thank you so much for your positive feedback and thoughts on our positive training system. I am very happy to hear Zion (7 months old Mastiff cross) is doing so well. Keep up the good work! My help is always available for you and Zion 😊
21st December 2023 - Keiko Ruwhiu
Keiko dealt with Barking, Jumping up, Puppy management, Sibling rivalry
Keiko was simply amazing and assertive with us educating on us so much and helping us understand our little boy. As soon as she walked into our gate our puppy responded to her immediately. Within our first session we were able to adjust his habits almost straight away. Very excited to see the progress we can continue to make together!
Trainer note from Keiko
Thank you for taking time to leave a review Kumar! Theo (4 months old White Shepherd Husky cross) responded to his first session really well. Keep up the good work! My help is always available for you and Theo😊
Thank you for taking time to leave a review Kumar! Theo (4 months old White Shepherd Husky cross) responded to his first session really well. Keep up the good work! My help is always available for you and Theo😊
9th December 2023 - Keiko Ruwhiu
Keiko dealt with Aggression, Barking, Recall
We found the time that Keiko spent with our family and Georgie to be so valuable. Keiko thoughtfully explained things in a way that may complete sense and gave us some very clear and practical advice about the things that we could work on with Georgie. We saw improvements in behaviour straight away and are finding it rewarding working on our homework with Georgie. I have already recommended Keiko to a friend.
Trainer note from Keiko
Thank you so much for your positive feedback. I was very happy how Georgie (3 years old Labrador) responded to her first session. I am so glad that you have already started seeing results. Keep up the good work! My help is always available for you and Georgie 😊
Thank you so much for your positive feedback. I was very happy how Georgie (3 years old Labrador) responded to her first session. I am so glad that you have already started seeing results. Keep up the good work! My help is always available for you and Georgie 😊
5th December 2023 - Keiko Ruwhiu
Keiko dealt with Aggression, Pulling, Recall
Right from the moment that Keiko arrived, she had a wonderful way with Pablo. He understood her way of communicating. After the first meeting Pablo now understands where we all stand in the pack and how to behave on walks (no pulling, waiting to get permission to cross the road or go through the gate), he doesn't feel he has to be the leader. Im looking forward to more meetings where we can work through his reactions to other dogs running at him!
Trainer note from Keiko
That's great that Pablo (2 years old Staffy) is walking well 👍 He was just confused about who is the boss. Now he has leaders who understand him better and speak his language!! Keep up the good work! Will work with his dog reactive issue when you are ready. My help is always available for you and Pablo 😊 Thank you for taking time to leave a review Ester!
That's great that Pablo (2 years old Staffy) is walking well 👍 He was just confused about who is the boss. Now he has leaders who understand him better and speak his language!! Keep up the good work! Will work with his dog reactive issue when you are ready. My help is always available for you and Pablo 😊 Thank you for taking time to leave a review Ester!
29th November 2023 - Keiko Ruwhiu
Keiko dealt with Barking, Jumping up, Recall
Keiko was very clear and thorough with her advise and training. Freddie responded really well to the direction she was given. We feel like we are on the right track with her now and anticipate some good changes.
Trainer note from Keiko
Thank you for taking time to leave a review Janine! Freddie (5 years old Westiepoo) needed to understand there are rules, boundaries and most importantly who makes them. Yes, you are on the right track! Keep up the good work! My help is always available for you and Freddie 😊
Thank you for taking time to leave a review Janine! Freddie (5 years old Westiepoo) needed to understand there are rules, boundaries and most importantly who makes them. Yes, you are on the right track! Keep up the good work! My help is always available for you and Freddie 😊