Bark Busters Reviews and Customer Testimonials
23rd May 2020 - Mark Gall
We saw a massive change in Frankies behaviour after one session. We feel confident we can manage her fear of cars and car lunging in a kind way. Mark was great with the whole family, and our older dog too!
Trainer note from Mark
Frankie was scared of cars ,joggers, movement as she had her first couple of months in the quiet of lockdown, no traffic, not contact. Being a Border Collie she has a natural tendency to chase and herd, not good when its cars. She is a work in progress because she's very young but has proved she can refocus form the perceived threats and look and listen to her pawrents. Nice work team Frankie.
Frankie was scared of cars ,joggers, movement as she had her first couple of months in the quiet of lockdown, no traffic, not contact. Being a Border Collie she has a natural tendency to chase and herd, not good when its cars. She is a work in progress because she's very young but has proved she can refocus form the perceived threats and look and listen to her pawrents. Nice work team Frankie.
23rd May 2020 - Mark Gall
We saw a massive change in Frankies behaviour after one session. We feel confident we can manage her fear of cars and car lunging in a kind way. Mark was great with the whole family, and our older dog too!
Trainer note from Mark
Little 5mth Border Collie , fear aggressive to cars , as well as basic training. The owner had to carry her back from a walk because of her hyped state and car lunging. The lesson went well and the owners applied the techniques very well, huge improves in the 1st session. Next steps soon. Nice work guys.
Little 5mth Border Collie , fear aggressive to cars , as well as basic training. The owner had to carry her back from a walk because of her hyped state and car lunging. The lesson went well and the owners applied the techniques very well, huge improves in the 1st session. Next steps soon. Nice work guys.
20th May 2020 - Mark Gall
Fantastic training and having it in home made all the difference to explain to Mark areas within the house and section we needed help with. We have some thing to work on and then Mark will come back again to help us.
Trainer note from Mark
Little Hurley a Cavoodle, arrived at the owners home the day before lockdown, So at 5 mths now this little guy has had no formal training , no puppy school due to social contact restrictions. He's a great wee man and responded well and part of Bark Busters lifetime support guarantee . We will be continuing several sessions with Hurley as he progresses and responds to basic training. So far he's doing great. Fun fella and the owners are awesome.
Little Hurley a Cavoodle, arrived at the owners home the day before lockdown, So at 5 mths now this little guy has had no formal training , no puppy school due to social contact restrictions. He's a great wee man and responded well and part of Bark Busters lifetime support guarantee . We will be continuing several sessions with Hurley as he progresses and responds to basic training. So far he's doing great. Fun fella and the owners are awesome.
17th May 2020 - Mark Gall
Wow, what can I say? Emailing Bark Busters in desperation last night, but not expecting to hear from them for weeks, but within the hour I had a reply to my email. Mark was up in Nelson on a family trip till Monday and felt our situation was urgent and booked us in for 12pm today. He started training us and Lucy the minute he got to the top of our stairs. Amazing trainer, speaks clearly and can easily understand what he is saying. Within less than 5 minutes he had Lucy subdued and obeying commands. NO treats involved, just voice commands. Highly, highly recommend. Lifetime guarantee with follows by phone, video or in person anytime. Very quiet happy house. Thank you Mark.
7th May 2020 - Mark Gall
The change in Dougal after 1 lesson has been great. This morning remembered to let me go out the door first. Had to be reminded a couple of time on leaving the crate but was able to get 2 mths away before inviting him to leave the crate. His first walk around the yard with me was a little slow but got there in the end. His response with the neighbours has improved already. Very happy with that.
Thanks Mark. Looking for to the next lesson
Trainer note from Mark
Got the call from the West coast to help curb this cute barker , nipper snapper. Progressively over a while Dougal 2 1/4 yr old Westie had got more barky at neighbours and postie /couriers. To the point of bite without breaking skin. Time to adjust the adrenalin. This lesson was done from my office computer to their tablet during the NZ lockdown so another session is due soon but so far the improvement and owners new skills are being applied brilliantly. well done team Dougal.
Got the call from the West coast to help curb this cute barker , nipper snapper. Progressively over a while Dougal 2 1/4 yr old Westie had got more barky at neighbours and postie /couriers. To the point of bite without breaking skin. Time to adjust the adrenalin. This lesson was done from my office computer to their tablet during the NZ lockdown so another session is due soon but so far the improvement and owners new skills are being applied brilliantly. well done team Dougal.
28th April 2020 - Mark Gall
At the end of first lesson our Rottie was like a diff dog, I wouldn't have believed he could learn so fast. Next day 2 of our dogs ran towards the fence barking, said the magic word and they both stopped dead, they looked at me like "hang on were confused, what happened". Mark is a dog whisperer.
Trainer note from Mark
This big beautiful boy had aggression problems stemming from bad behaviour from intimidating show ring behaviour by other handlers and increasingly he became more anxious of that environment which also spilled over to home. His response and the owners to the techniques and application was great on the day , this was a virtual lesson via internet not a face to face lesson session and still the improvements were great. I'm looking forward to seeing the results after our second session.
This big beautiful boy had aggression problems stemming from bad behaviour from intimidating show ring behaviour by other handlers and increasingly he became more anxious of that environment which also spilled over to home. His response and the owners to the techniques and application was great on the day , this was a virtual lesson via internet not a face to face lesson session and still the improvements were great. I'm looking forward to seeing the results after our second session.
10th April 2020 - Mark Gall
Had an incredible first virtual training session with Mark! Porter (5 month old golden retriever) responded very well to the advice and tips given, and we can't wait to see how he progesses further! Thanks Mark!
29th March 2020 - Mark Gall
Outstanding. Highly professional and would highly recommend. Improvements were immediate.
Trainer note from Mark
Two Penbroke corgis the younger getting snarky and sibling rivalry issues , barking ,attention, and dog reactive. Good moves forward in the lesson and review 2 weeks later reflecting the progress. Nice work guys. Dunedin area.
Two Penbroke corgis the younger getting snarky and sibling rivalry issues , barking ,attention, and dog reactive. Good moves forward in the lesson and review 2 weeks later reflecting the progress. Nice work guys. Dunedin area.
21st March 2020 - Mark Gall
Amazing, already recommended to friends this morning.
Took Banksy to the park today different dog, did not run off at all when off his lead and other dogs in the park! Played hide and seek and he loved it. Practiced all the techniques we learnt and have one very happy dog and family. Banksy now fast asleep, happy house.
Trainer note from Mark
Banksy is a 1 year old Labradoodle x Boxer, hence full of beans. Great temperament and loves dogs and people , a little too much. problems of exciteablity , jumping ,barking , running away to visit strangers on the other side of the park. Great lesson , whole family involved and all succeeded in refocusing Banksy. Nice work Team Banksy
Banksy is a 1 year old Labradoodle x Boxer, hence full of beans. Great temperament and loves dogs and people , a little too much. problems of exciteablity , jumping ,barking , running away to visit strangers on the other side of the park. Great lesson , whole family involved and all succeeded in refocusing Banksy. Nice work Team Banksy
2nd March 2020 - Mark Gall
Mark was great at getting us on the right track with Harley. He's already responding well to being outside, left alone and travelling in the car. He is still a puppy and a work-in-progress. Looking forward to working with Mark to give us a happy home.
Trainer note from Mark
A client from many years , Now on the puppy management process again. Great steps forward so far and we'll do more sessions as Harley grows. Well done Harley
A client from many years , Now on the puppy management process again. Great steps forward so far and we'll do more sessions as Harley grows. Well done Harley
13th February 2020 - Mark Gall
After searching for an in-home dog trainer for quite some time, Mark was the only one that made the effort to call/text/email back quickly and offer advice BEFORE we set up the 1st appointment. (Alot didn't bother to reply at all or would refer us onto others due to my Pup's breed). Very personable and really knows his stuff! Peaches responded well to the training and we've put things into action already. I've noticed a huge change in not only her, but the way we interact as well after only one session. She was quite fearful of walking down our stairs & leaving the property, after a few MINUTES, she was able to do this - minus the fear. He gave us alot of great information and it's the first time in my life I'm looking forward to doing homework lol. Mark is worth every penny and then some! I can't speak highly enough of him. I'd 100% recommend to anybody looking for an in home dog trainer. :)
Trainer note from Mark
Peaches is a lovely Mastiff pup but very scared of life, noises , won't go out the gate. Puppy management and basics was the aim for the lesson and little peaches managed to get out the gate and down to the park on our first lesson. So far progress is awesome. Great work Guys.
Peaches is a lovely Mastiff pup but very scared of life, noises , won't go out the gate. Puppy management and basics was the aim for the lesson and little peaches managed to get out the gate and down to the park on our first lesson. So far progress is awesome. Great work Guys.
13th February 2020 - Mark Gall
Mark’s suggestions, training techniques and his supportive nature gave me the confidence I needed to get Gus and Benny on track. The positive results I’m aiming for were already starting to show in the time he spent with us and I am looking forward to continuing his lessons and watch my boys grow into the great dogs I now know they will be, all thanks to Mark.
Trainer note from Mark
A great session with Gus and Benny, Both needed adjustments and sibling rivalry was starting to appear into their play. Both very different in there temperaments. Nice work by the owner to implement the techniques and keep the adrenalines low.
A great session with Gus and Benny, Both needed adjustments and sibling rivalry was starting to appear into their play. Both very different in there temperaments. Nice work by the owner to implement the techniques and keep the adrenalines low.