Bark Busters Reviews and Customer Testimonials
17th February 2026 - Mark Gall
Mark dealt with Aggression, Hyperactivity, Pulling, Recall
Mark has really helped me with my nervous dog. Since our session she has become a pleasure to walk with. She seems much more settled, relaxed and far happier. Thank you Mark, for helping me to work with my best friend.
Trainer note from Mark
The owner has used our services a long time ago but was struggling with his resent rehomed dogs behaviours of dog aggression toward other dogs. With in the lesson we encountered a number of dogs on a walk and she was well behaved using the Bark Busters Refocusing techniques then praise so she could relax. We'll do a revisit soon to work on any fine tuning but great work by the owner to apply our system once again.
The owner has used our services a long time ago but was struggling with his resent rehomed dogs behaviours of dog aggression toward other dogs. With in the lesson we encountered a number of dogs on a walk and she was well behaved using the Bark Busters Refocusing techniques then praise so she could relax. We'll do a revisit soon to work on any fine tuning but great work by the owner to apply our system once again.
11th February 2026 - Mark Gall
Mark dealt with Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Puppy management, Toileting
Second time back with Mark, originally had help with my american bulldog cujo who is now doing so much better and is like a new dog. Got a puppy, Hannibal (bull terrier x staffy) who is very excitable, chases the cat and didnt understand boundaries. After only a week Hannibal now doesn't chase the cat, waits when told and is a lot more easier to train. Will always recommend Mark to everyone, he helps make training dogs simple and easy to understand. Can't wait to see how Hannibal progresses as he gets older
Trainer note from Mark
Receipt number 67573 Cujo was a dog I saw many years ago as the Owner struggled with his size and wariness of new people etc. He came across and fairly aggressive , all of which is gone now so the owner called me in very early for his new dog a Hannibal , a Staffy x Bull Terrier, great pup totally different temperament and now he can channel things in the right direction. Starting from day one is important so bad behaviours don't start and then later have to be rectified. We do have some things to cover as Hannibal is a very young pup and not fully vaxed yet. Great work with both dogs team. See you next trip to Marlborough.
Receipt number 67573 Cujo was a dog I saw many years ago as the Owner struggled with his size and wariness of new people etc. He came across and fairly aggressive , all of which is gone now so the owner called me in very early for his new dog a Hannibal , a Staffy x Bull Terrier, great pup totally different temperament and now he can channel things in the right direction. Starting from day one is important so bad behaviours don't start and then later have to be rectified. We do have some things to cover as Hannibal is a very young pup and not fully vaxed yet. Great work with both dogs team. See you next trip to Marlborough.
9th February 2026 - Mark Gall
Mark dealt with Aggression, Jumping up, Sibling rivalry, Other
Mark was calm, thorough and explained things clearly. He responded promptly to questions both before and after the session. I could see the dogs settle quite quickly in his presence and am already seeing huge changes in Dina's behaviour and feeling more confident that I can handle the problems we were experiencing and generally more positive about our future. It may seem like a lot of money up front, but, when you break it down to an hourly rate and recognise that you have lifetime access and we will certainly be using up more than 6 hours of his time, this compares very well with other trainers that I have engaged with previous dogs with varying success.
Trainer note from Mark
Dina is a Heading dog cross of dubious back ground. Rehomed in a poor state of health and very skinny so some behaviours are related to extreme hunger , recall , pulling and basic obedienc were all lacking and now much more controlled and responsive. Off lead skills are coming along very well. Her dog reactive behaviours are almost gone after just one session. Great work Dina
Dina is a Heading dog cross of dubious back ground. Rehomed in a poor state of health and very skinny so some behaviours are related to extreme hunger , recall , pulling and basic obedienc were all lacking and now much more controlled and responsive. Off lead skills are coming along very well. Her dog reactive behaviours are almost gone after just one session. Great work Dina
8th February 2026 - Mark Gall
Mark dealt with Barking, Chewing, Jumping up, Recall, Separation anxiety
It was a very positive experience. I feel I have some real tools to start to address the behaviour. We were a bit overwhelmed with Bens behaviours.
Trainer note from Mark
Ben is a Rottweiler , unfortunately with some motor skills cognitive issues but still quite a handful when he's feeling cheeky. The owners haven't stuck a cocky temperament dog before so as a 6mth pup he was needing some professional guidance . Response on the day was slow but progressive . He's a work n progress hence the lifetime support back up . I'll be seeing him again shortly to take further focus steps and curb his excitability and boisterous manner more.
Ben is a Rottweiler , unfortunately with some motor skills cognitive issues but still quite a handful when he's feeling cheeky. The owners haven't stuck a cocky temperament dog before so as a 6mth pup he was needing some professional guidance . Response on the day was slow but progressive . He's a work n progress hence the lifetime support back up . I'll be seeing him again shortly to take further focus steps and curb his excitability and boisterous manner more.
8th February 2026 - Mark Gall
Mark dealt with Aggression, Barking, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Puppy management
I have two 12 month old Coltriever pups who were getting a bit boisterous around the house and hard to handle out on walks.
Mark sussed them out very fast and after our first visit we learnt how even small tweaks to our daily household lifes can be valuable training tools for the pups. He left us with the knowledge to keep their energy levels down and they have been a joy to walk ever since.
I would highly recommend Mark to anyone wanting a better relationship with their dog. The home visit is invaluable with Mark being able to see your own family dynamics. I look forward to learning more in his next visit.
Trainer note from Mark
Trooper and Rey were quite full on and pretty much running the house. Both very different temperaments but also both clever Collie brains. After explaining the way, they think and apply our speak dog to teach dog process the household has calmed dramatically, and only fine tuning is left as well as Reys dog overreactive tendencies. A good response in the lesson and some back up for the owners and things are looking up.
Trooper and Rey were quite full on and pretty much running the house. Both very different temperaments but also both clever Collie brains. After explaining the way, they think and apply our speak dog to teach dog process the household has calmed dramatically, and only fine tuning is left as well as Reys dog overreactive tendencies. A good response in the lesson and some back up for the owners and things are looking up.
30th January 2026 - Mark Gall
Mark dealt with Aggression, Barking, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Separation anxiety, Sibling rivalry
Mark was incredible! I have 2 very naughty boys and I couldn’t even believe how much we accomplished in the first session!
I would 100% recommend this training to anyone considering. I wish we reached out sooner!
Trainer note from Mark
Troper and Dexter are two large breed dogs , Border Collie x Golden retriever and Border Collie . Both anxious of the new 9mth old baby but also dogs who generally were in charge of the house. Greta 1st lesson and some awesome skills being applied by the owners has started the compliant , more relaxed household already. Some more work is required but the dogs are much less reactive to the baby soon to be toddlers movements and noises. Lots of other issues have been dealt with as well and I'm looking forward to the next session to fine tune the owners further. Greta work guys , catch up soon.
Troper and Dexter are two large breed dogs , Border Collie x Golden retriever and Border Collie . Both anxious of the new 9mth old baby but also dogs who generally were in charge of the house. Greta 1st lesson and some awesome skills being applied by the owners has started the compliant , more relaxed household already. Some more work is required but the dogs are much less reactive to the baby soon to be toddlers movements and noises. Lots of other issues have been dealt with as well and I'm looking forward to the next session to fine tune the owners further. Greta work guys , catch up soon.
14th January 2026 - Mark Gall
Mark dealt with Barking, Other
Mark really knows and understands dogs. He understands their personality and recognizes the reasons for the behavior then explains it all, with no judgment. A very positive experience, looking forward to the next training session early February. Thanks Mark.
Trainer note from Mark
Our first lesson was a remote video lesson to get the ball rolling before a face to face lesson was possible. Zed is a rottweiler x Staffy 7yrs old , barker at the gate pulls ,very attention seeking and due to Xmas incident I was called to help out and get him better with his pushy behaviours. The lesson went well but he definitely a pushy boy and a bit stubborn. Next lesson will be face to face and should iron out most of the issues.
Our first lesson was a remote video lesson to get the ball rolling before a face to face lesson was possible. Zed is a rottweiler x Staffy 7yrs old , barker at the gate pulls ,very attention seeking and due to Xmas incident I was called to help out and get him better with his pushy behaviours. The lesson went well but he definitely a pushy boy and a bit stubborn. Next lesson will be face to face and should iron out most of the issues.
7th January 2026 - Mark Gall
Mark dealt with Jumping up, Pulling, Puppy management, Recall, Separation anxiety, Other
Mark did a great job in helping us to improve the way we were managing our puppy. His approach of explaining, showing then coaching ensured success quickly. I was surprising how when the tools he taught us were used we could see fast and effective results.
Trainer note from Mark
Ollie is a 4mth old Hungarian Vizsla , not this owners first as they have had several over the years . Young Ollie was testing them though so They called up a helping hand . We'll do several sessions as he grows mentally and physically but so far a great start to a well behaved pup. Puppy pproblems and separation the major issues and developing Ollies focus is vital. ice job team Ollie.
Ollie is a 4mth old Hungarian Vizsla , not this owners first as they have had several over the years . Young Ollie was testing them though so They called up a helping hand . We'll do several sessions as he grows mentally and physically but so far a great start to a well behaved pup. Puppy pproblems and separation the major issues and developing Ollies focus is vital. ice job team Ollie.
6th January 2026 - Mark Gall
Mark dealt with Barking, Jumping up, Recall, Separation anxiety
I thought I had tried everything we could with Paddy, and I'd spent thousands of dollars on trying to placate a dog and mask the symptoms of his behavioural issues. Mark very confidently and within a very short period of time gave me the tools to address the root of Paddy's behavioural issues, allowing me to enjoy my dog again. This was our last resort, and my only regret is I wish I'd known about Bark Busters sooner!
Trainer note from Mark
Paddy is a 5yr 1omth old GSP x Labrador who's major issue is barking or more separation anxiety whining. Since moving house from country and not close neighbours the problem had increased. Other problems were also dealt with , pulling , door barking , Jumping up and recall issues. All signs of Paddy thinking he was the boss of the house. He and the family all did a great job on the day and I'm keen to her an update soon.
Paddy is a 5yr 1omth old GSP x Labrador who's major issue is barking or more separation anxiety whining. Since moving house from country and not close neighbours the problem had increased. Other problems were also dealt with , pulling , door barking , Jumping up and recall issues. All signs of Paddy thinking he was the boss of the house. He and the family all did a great job on the day and I'm keen to her an update soon.
2nd January 2026 - Mark Gall
Mark dealt with Aggression, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall, Sibling rivalry
I cannot believe the difference in Claude my 18mth old Foxy x JR x Schnauzer after one afternoon lesson.
He is a totally different dog. I wouldn't have believed it was possible.
I heard of Mark through strangers at the dog park. I and my dog Claude are so relieved we are learning new ways which will make life so much better for both of us. There is another dog in the family, and he is very pleased with the changes in Claude!!
Trainer note from Mark
Claude is an 18mth old Jack Russell crossed with a Foxy and a Schnauzer. Quite demanding and very attention seeking but the biggest issue was constant barking at any noises, arrivals, jumping up , dog reactive along with recall & pulling, also sibling rivalry scuffles with his brother Freddie when the adrenalines got up. initially it took a bit to get the dogs to relax but after a few exercises to develop the dogs focus they came to relax and and we could start the retraining process. They will test mum but much more relaxed already. Great job Claude and co.
Claude is an 18mth old Jack Russell crossed with a Foxy and a Schnauzer. Quite demanding and very attention seeking but the biggest issue was constant barking at any noises, arrivals, jumping up , dog reactive along with recall & pulling, also sibling rivalry scuffles with his brother Freddie when the adrenalines got up. initially it took a bit to get the dogs to relax but after a few exercises to develop the dogs focus they came to relax and and we could start the retraining process. They will test mum but much more relaxed already. Great job Claude and co.
7th December 2025 - Mark Gall
Mark dealt with Barking, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall, Separation anxiety
It was great to meet Mark and get the tools to start out on this journey with Georgie.
Even though it is very early days I have noticed that by using the information provided one of my concerns has started to show results already. I know it will take time but I am looking forward to working with Georgie to make life easier for us both.
Trainer note from Mark
Georgie is a 1.5yr Spoodle, very attention seeking as Mum lives alone and Georgie dictates some of the days proceedings. Separation anxiety and starting to guard his mum are the biggest issues. Barking , Jumped up , pulled all issues to work through. Good steps forward and certainly responded well even in the short time of the lesson. An update in a week or two will see the progress and what next steps are needed. Great job Georgie and now mum can pop out for more than just minute or two.
Georgie is a 1.5yr Spoodle, very attention seeking as Mum lives alone and Georgie dictates some of the days proceedings. Separation anxiety and starting to guard his mum are the biggest issues. Barking , Jumped up , pulled all issues to work through. Good steps forward and certainly responded well even in the short time of the lesson. An update in a week or two will see the progress and what next steps are needed. Great job Georgie and now mum can pop out for more than just minute or two.
2nd December 2025 - Mark Gall
Mark dealt with Pulling, Recall
Marks training with Beau was fantastic. Beau likes to think he is the leader and has issues with pulling on the lead. The first day Mark was here I saw progress straight away with Beau interacting and listening. Mark was very easy to understand and a great help and trainer of me. Although there is still a long way to go with Beau, I am definitely seeing progress with the training Mark has given me. I am very pleased to be working with Bark Busters and specifically Mark.
Trainer note from Mark
Beau is Labrador x Border Collie X ,a large strong dog who can be very. Not only does he pull but he'll also stop and not move when asked. After working through some simple but vital focus exercises he stated to be more pliable for Jorja. Big barker rusher at the front door , pulled , recall was an issue too. I'm keen to hear the update but He certainly has come a long way in a short time. Great work Beau.
Beau is Labrador x Border Collie X ,a large strong dog who can be very. Not only does he pull but he'll also stop and not move when asked. After working through some simple but vital focus exercises he stated to be more pliable for Jorja. Big barker rusher at the front door , pulled , recall was an issue too. I'm keen to hear the update but He certainly has come a long way in a short time. Great work Beau.