Bark Busters Reviews and Customer Testimonials
5th September 2026 - Mark Gall
Mark dealt with Aggression, Barking, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall
Mark was great! After just 3 hours of training on day 1 there was big improvements, he shows you how to communicate better with your dog in their language. Would highly recommend Mark for any dog behaviour problems.
Trainer note from Mark
Maisie is a Fox terrier of 5yrs old and very reactive barking to all visitors , passers by , door knock and also semi aggressive at the door. Huge attention seeker , jumps up , pulls , as well. She responded to our techniques in a positive and relaxed her behaviours even during the lesson. I'll here an update in a week or two to know what else can be worked on . Great job Maisie and family.
Maisie is a Fox terrier of 5yrs old and very reactive barking to all visitors , passers by , door knock and also semi aggressive at the door. Huge attention seeker , jumps up , pulls , as well. She responded to our techniques in a positive and relaxed her behaviours even during the lesson. I'll here an update in a week or two to know what else can be worked on . Great job Maisie and family.
4th September 2026 - Mark Gall
Mark dealt with Barking, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall
Bark Busters training has helped in our main areas of focus (walking - lead work, boundaries/doors, answering the front door and desensitising to cats/dogs/people). Four weeks in we have noticed a big difference in our dog's behaviour. It does take a fair amount of discipline, but it is totally worth it.
Trainer note from Mark
Dobby is a 3yr old Doberman who has anxiety and fear aggressive to visitors' issues since moving to another city and small children to protect. His issues were Barking , pulling , attention seeking , plus reactive to visitors. He and the owners did great on lesson day and much improvement has been achieved since the lesson and a catch up check is due soon. Nice job team Dobby.
Dobby is a 3yr old Doberman who has anxiety and fear aggressive to visitors' issues since moving to another city and small children to protect. His issues were Barking , pulling , attention seeking , plus reactive to visitors. He and the owners did great on lesson day and much improvement has been achieved since the lesson and a catch up check is due soon. Nice job team Dobby.
31st August 2026 - Mark Gall
Mark dealt with Barking, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Puppy management, Recall, Sibling rivalry, Toileting
Many years ago Mark assisted us with issues we were having with our dog at the time . The outcome was obvious and immediate and we had nofurther issues with that dog.. We were very happy to work with him again for our new dogs. Now we have two teenage dogs who need to learn the absolute basics. No previous training at as rehomed dogs at 11mths of age. We are working on the tools he has provided for our situation and already are beginning to see some progress. We would certainly recommend Mark to anyone needing help and guidance for their dogs.
Trainer note from Mark
Cello and Panna are Toy poodles imported from overseas at a much older age than usually would happen . Hence some very basic puppy issues were not trained by the breeders plus plane travel which can be very stressful on dogs. We have had to discuss and work through simple things like toilet training , recall ,pulling , separation and jumping up issues. They started responding well and we'll do more sessions as needed. Great work so far guys , Catch up soon.
Cello and Panna are Toy poodles imported from overseas at a much older age than usually would happen . Hence some very basic puppy issues were not trained by the breeders plus plane travel which can be very stressful on dogs. We have had to discuss and work through simple things like toilet training , recall ,pulling , separation and jumping up issues. They started responding well and we'll do more sessions as needed. Great work so far guys , Catch up soon.
29th August 2026 - Mark Gall
Mark dealt with Aggression, Barking, Jumping up, Pulling, Puppy management, Recall
Over a video call and in house session, Mark helped us to understand our 17 week Vizsla's behaviours and communicated this to us very clearly. Although we noticed significant changes after the online coaching session, the in house call was really amazing and the response from our pup was incredible. Mark was very comfortable to have in our home and was great with our human children too.
Trainer note from Mark
Solaris is a lovely but highly exuberant young Vizsla. Quite different to their previous dog who was very easy to train pre small children. We have done a video session and an in home session with Solaris responding very well but he is a young pup so naturally a work in progress too. Great work guys and we'll catch up next time I'm in Invercargill.
Solaris is a lovely but highly exuberant young Vizsla. Quite different to their previous dog who was very easy to train pre small children. We have done a video session and an in home session with Solaris responding very well but he is a young pup so naturally a work in progress too. Great work guys and we'll catch up next time I'm in Invercargill.
26th August 2026 - Mark Gall
Mark dealt with Jumping up, Puppy management, Separation anxiety
Excellent service as always. Would recommend Mark to anyone having difficulties with training. 2nd time around for Bark Busters and us & our dogs. The first was many years ago and great results so we called Mark in as soon as we could for the new pup.
Trainer note from Mark
Great owners who put huge amounts of effort and care into their dogs , many over the years with some with serious anxiety issues and rescue dogs. Alfie is a 15 week old Golden Retriever learning from day one to listen , respond , relax. See you soon with a second session for the next steps forward.
Great owners who put huge amounts of effort and care into their dogs , many over the years with some with serious anxiety issues and rescue dogs. Alfie is a 15 week old Golden Retriever learning from day one to listen , respond , relax. See you soon with a second session for the next steps forward.
26th August 2026 - Mark Gall
Mark dealt with Barking, Jumping up, Pulling, Puppy management, Recall, Separation anxiety
Mark is Brilliant!! He shows you how to communicate better with your Dogs in their own language. We have seen massive improvements in just 3 hours training on day 1. The Cotton lead & patented harness style works incredibly well to prevent the constant dragging & give you better control for you & your Dog. Can't recommend Mark highly enough, we were very impressed with the results. His training can be seen as an investment learned by you for all of your Dogs from then on.
Trainer note from Mark
The two dogs at the property barked ballistically on my arrival , even a worry as to whether they would break through the window looking onto the entrance. Full on when I arrived , we needed to quiet them down just to talk. Both dogs responded well quickly once the owners applied the speak dog to teach dog processes. They pulled , jumped up , Barked a huge amount , really didn't listen to the owners much . One dog was about 4 the other a full on teen Beagle x Spaniel. A catch up in a couple of weeks will see what else needs to be adjusted. awesome work so far guys.
The two dogs at the property barked ballistically on my arrival , even a worry as to whether they would break through the window looking onto the entrance. Full on when I arrived , we needed to quiet them down just to talk. Both dogs responded well quickly once the owners applied the speak dog to teach dog processes. They pulled , jumped up , Barked a huge amount , really didn't listen to the owners much . One dog was about 4 the other a full on teen Beagle x Spaniel. A catch up in a couple of weeks will see what else needs to be adjusted. awesome work so far guys.
25th August 2026 - Mark Gall
Mark dealt with Barking, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling
Mark invested in teaching us new ways to interact with Gordon that would help him to see us as leaders. He’s made amazing progress with general good manners and no longer greets our guests with a barrage of enthusiasm and barking and jumping. His loose lead walking has improved hugely in only a few days of practice. We have more work to do to retain his focus around other dogs - he still wants to socialise with everyone but barking was instense.
Trainer note from Mark
Mr Gordon a mini Schnauzer of 11mths and Schnauzer attitude, very reactive to door knocks , some sounds and dogs , very vocal. He responded quite well in the lesson but is certainly a work in progress for the owners. Major problems were pulling , jumpng ,recall , barking , and dog reactive barking . Still some steps to go but certainly improved.
Mr Gordon a mini Schnauzer of 11mths and Schnauzer attitude, very reactive to door knocks , some sounds and dogs , very vocal. He responded quite well in the lesson but is certainly a work in progress for the owners. Major problems were pulling , jumpng ,recall , barking , and dog reactive barking . Still some steps to go but certainly improved.
24th August 2026 - Mark Gall
Mark dealt with Barking, Hyperactivity, Pulling, Recall, Other
Mark's teaching and advice provided has been thorough and specific to our dog's needs. He was generous with his time while helping us work on problem areas.
Our dog has responded extremely well. Our interactions with our dog are now more relaxed and enjoyable already.
Trainer note from Mark
Flint is large over reactive Huntaway of 5 yrs old. His problems were barking at passers by , cars up or down the drive plus chasing them , dog reactive and pulled, recall was quite a problem as well as barking when the owners dealt with our lifestyle block stock. Quite the in charge dog but a good temperament with people. Huge results on day one for Mr Flint and I'm keen to hear the down the track updates. Great work team Flint
Flint is large over reactive Huntaway of 5 yrs old. His problems were barking at passers by , cars up or down the drive plus chasing them , dog reactive and pulled, recall was quite a problem as well as barking when the owners dealt with our lifestyle block stock. Quite the in charge dog but a good temperament with people. Huge results on day one for Mr Flint and I'm keen to hear the down the track updates. Great work team Flint
16th August 2026 - Mark Gall
Mark dealt with Aggression, Barking, Recall
I'm very impressed. My adorable looking little dog with major fear aggression and barking issues that made her difficult to live with is now behaving well after our first 3-hour session. I highly recommend Mark at Bark Busters training and skills to train me to train Bianca.
Trainer note from Mark
Lovely looking dog but boy is Bianca a barker and anxious of most visitors more so men. Huge reactions for the tiny tot at the door and visitors coming into the home. She'll need a couple of session all part of the Life of the dog guarantee but already big improvements, See you soon for a follow up session.
Lovely looking dog but boy is Bianca a barker and anxious of most visitors more so men. Huge reactions for the tiny tot at the door and visitors coming into the home. She'll need a couple of session all part of the Life of the dog guarantee but already big improvements, See you soon for a follow up session.
15th August 2026 - Mark Gall
Mark dealt with Other
Mark went above and beyond to help with my dogs, very kind and supportive, quick to respond and always happy to advise. His training methods are understandable and effective using practical pack leader skills.
Trainer note from Mark
Due to circumstances this dog is a rehome for this owner and her 2nd time calling me, Bark Busters in to help. A few years ago she had a particularly difficult dog so she called when she knew she needed extra help with Pepper a Pitt bull x Amstaff of exceptionally good temperament and also a rehomed dog . But not so much previous education. Only minor work in progress left to do. It'll be an awesome dog and the owners onto it very well.
Due to circumstances this dog is a rehome for this owner and her 2nd time calling me, Bark Busters in to help. A few years ago she had a particularly difficult dog so she called when she knew she needed extra help with Pepper a Pitt bull x Amstaff of exceptionally good temperament and also a rehomed dog . But not so much previous education. Only minor work in progress left to do. It'll be an awesome dog and the owners onto it very well.
15th August 2026 - Mark Gall
Mark dealt with Other
Mark went above and beyond to help with my dogs, very kind and supportive, quick to respond and always happy to advise. His training methods are understandable and effective using practical pack leader skills.
Trainer note from Mark
Pepper is an Amstaff x Bully breed who has lovely temperament and just needed some guidance . She's a rehome form unsure background. 2nd time around for this client and Bark Busters as I was also called in to help with a previous rehome dog a few years ago. Really just a touch up session to reteach the owner for her new dogs temperament and style of doing things. Great dog and well done .
Pepper is an Amstaff x Bully breed who has lovely temperament and just needed some guidance . She's a rehome form unsure background. 2nd time around for this client and Bark Busters as I was also called in to help with a previous rehome dog a few years ago. Really just a touch up session to reteach the owner for her new dogs temperament and style of doing things. Great dog and well done .
12th August 2026 - Mark Gall
Mark dealt with Jumping up, Puppy management, Sibling rivalry
Great lesson, Mark made everything make sense and we noticed improvements immediately. 2nd time around for us and Marks training as we called him in many years ago for a previous dog with behaviour issues.
Trainer note from Mark
Both dogs are Bully breeds , Luna Amstaff and Loki Staffy . Various issues but mostly called in for food resource guarding and sibling rivalry although both pulled strongly , jumped up and very hyper excited. Most of the issues were covered in the first lesson but some work in progress still to go but future revisits will resolve those those. Great work guys , Great to hear progress.
Both dogs are Bully breeds , Luna Amstaff and Loki Staffy . Various issues but mostly called in for food resource guarding and sibling rivalry although both pulled strongly , jumped up and very hyper excited. Most of the issues were covered in the first lesson but some work in progress still to go but future revisits will resolve those those. Great work guys , Great to hear progress.