Bark Busters Reviews and Customer Testimonials

I booked in with Keiko after a phone call. She did explain what to expect, but I was surprised with the first lesson. 2/3rds of the first lesson wasn't to train the dog, but to train the humans! I thoroughly enjoy the presentation on all things we need to know about dogs and their pack. How dog mommy teaches their pups and how we can do the same and be the alpha. I am pleasantly surprised with how much Cricket has learnt and changed just from the first lesson where Keiko spent about an hour with Cricket and myself. Her biggest issue has been dog aggression and pulling on lead. She has improved significantly on lead, we are yet to move on to the dog reactive session yet. I look forward to seeing Keiko again.

What an amazing experience this has been. Despite owning dogs before (and struggling with training methods) we were unsure how to proceed with a new Dachshund puppy of 14 months. We had attended a course for puppies with a group of 6 others but the individual coaching in our home with Keiko surpassed anything else that could be offered. Not only did she deal with the specific problems we had but the reinforcement of her ideas in the written form was so very useful in the months following. A 2nd session with Keiko at our home, reinforced all these ideas and dealt with some more specific problems we still had. We are about to organise our 3rd session now that we understand our dog's nature better. We heartedly recommend Keiko, expensive but DEFINITELY worth it!

I was feeling a bit out of control with my 4 month old German Shepherd puppy. He was intrusive, stealing things and hyperactive at times. Keiko had helped me in the past with another dog which had been very helpful, so even though Oscar has a fairly calm temperament, I decided to call and get an early handle on his behaviour. Keiko gave an excellent presentation using her iPad followed up with one on one instruction with Oscar. She gave me a much useful help on establishing leadership along with homework and instruction to arrange a follow-up appointment. I found our interaction encouraging and I’m feeling much more confident about my relationship with my puppy. I would happily recommend Keiko to anyone who is feeling in need of help with their dog.

I highly recommend Keiko, she is amazing. I was impressed with how well my pup responded to her in our first session. The knowledge Keiko has shared has changed how I communicate with my puppy Coco. The methods work, all it takes is time, patience and consistency. I have seen improvements with Coco in such a small amount of time and feel even more confident having the expertise of Keiko guide me through this exciting journey.

Keiko was incredible! Very assertive, professional and friendly. Keiko came recommended by a colleague and we are pleased we took the advice. Would recommend to anyone.

Excellent first lesson. Keiko is very informative and professional. The methods demonstrated are effective and easy to follow. Our dog Timmy responded very well!

I was amazed at how much improvement there was in just a few days. The techniques demonstrated were very effective. Very pleased!

Very comprehensive and well paced delivery.

Keiko was amazing and the dogs responded really well to her. Her way of teaching is amazing… Very calm and very patient.

We never thought this huntaway cross will stop patrolling the fence and with that stop barking as much to ‘warn off’ potential invaders (passers by). Well he started to do just that after only one session with Keiko during which she explained and demonstrated the whole picture and where his behaviour stems from. Now that we know how to do what is required as Frankie’s ‘pack leaders’ he does not need to protect us anymore and the balance is being restored and THIS is what is helping us to help him not to patrol the fence and ‘keep his pack safe’ (barking). Barking is for when there are real invaders.

Keiko is a very informative and competent trainer and knows exactly what she was doing. After Keiko had the owners 'trained', Missy produced immediate results, which was very pleasing. We are first dog owners and our training technique left a bit to be desired. Keiko helped us with how to train Missy and now, only a few days on, she is a different dog. Thank you so much.

Keiko gave us an awful lot to think about. We realise we have to be clearer and more consistent with our expectations. The results of her advice have been absolutely amazing and made life with Charlie an absolute pleasure. Can't wait to see where this takes us.