Bark Busters Reviews and Customer Testimonials
5th February 2020 - Mark Gall
Thankyou so much Mark what a difference a couple hours training has done. I have a happy settled dog and I know now my life is going to so much easier now that I have learnt the skills to manage my lovely Ollie. Thanks so much
Trainer note from Mark
When I arrived Ollie a 13mth Spoodle greeted me at the door with full on jumping , hyper excitement then proceeded to bark for attention very consistently. 1st step was to get the owner to quiet Ollie just so we could talk ,so with the Bark Busters speakdog technique Mum had him quiet in minutes. He responded well to the training and for the first time in pups life a guest could sit and chat quietly. Ollie is an awesome dog but was just oo exciteable . Great work Ollie and Mum.
When I arrived Ollie a 13mth Spoodle greeted me at the door with full on jumping , hyper excitement then proceeded to bark for attention very consistently. 1st step was to get the owner to quiet Ollie just so we could talk ,so with the Bark Busters speakdog technique Mum had him quiet in minutes. He responded well to the training and for the first time in pups life a guest could sit and chat quietly. Ollie is an awesome dog but was just oo exciteable . Great work Ollie and Mum.
24th January 2020 - Mark Gall
Fantastic communication, explained everything in detail and gave examples of why we are doing the excises. Highly recommended
Trainer note from Mark
Rocky is a 5mth Chocolate lab who because of Xmas and holidays didn't have a puppy school training.. Clients are new to dogs so the in home one on one was ideal to teach the owners to teach Rocky. Greta pup , good temperament and full of play as most pups are. He responded well and the basic s are well on the way , Follow up sessions will come as he grows. Nice work guys.
Rocky is a 5mth Chocolate lab who because of Xmas and holidays didn't have a puppy school training.. Clients are new to dogs so the in home one on one was ideal to teach the owners to teach Rocky. Greta pup , good temperament and full of play as most pups are. He responded well and the basic s are well on the way , Follow up sessions will come as he grows. Nice work guys.
18th December 2019 - Mark Gall
Pipi was a hyperactive dog that didnt listen very well, 10 minutes after Mark arriving she had stopped using the back yard as a race track, started listening. 2 weeks after Marks visit pipi is a completely different dog, shes much more relaxed, responsive, its a pleasure to take her for walks as im not being dragged down the road, i can have people come round an not fight with her over the front door. i had tried a few different training outfits but none can compare to Mark, we still have a way to go but its a relief knowing that with the lifetime guarantee i have help and support a phone call away. Thanks again Mark
Trainer note from Mark
Pipi is a 3.5 yr old Lab x staffy x collie potentially. Extremely hyperactive and with huge adrenaline , barking and fear aggressive issues, also pulling and recall a major problem, A rehome dog for the owner. Pipi and Kelly both worked extremely well and Kelly was able to implement the training techniques as we walked through the various behaviour problems. Pipi showed focus quite quickly and it'll be great to catch up and see the results. No treats needed training.
Pipi is a 3.5 yr old Lab x staffy x collie potentially. Extremely hyperactive and with huge adrenaline , barking and fear aggressive issues, also pulling and recall a major problem, A rehome dog for the owner. Pipi and Kelly both worked extremely well and Kelly was able to implement the training techniques as we walked through the various behaviour problems. Pipi showed focus quite quickly and it'll be great to catch up and see the results. No treats needed training.
17th November 2019 - Mark Gall
I was a bit nervous at first because of how Jett behaves but after just 10 minutes or so Mark had help to get Jett quite and that made me feel better. Jett did really well for this first session. I'm very happy with how Mark is non-judgemental even when I stuff up or Jett decides to dig his heals in. I would recommend Mark Gall from Bark Busters to anyone and it's great comfort with the lifetime guarantee, knowing that if something else happens down the line I still have the support. Looking forward to a positive outcome in the future. Let the hard work being.
Trainer note from Mark
Jett is probably the most aggressive dog I've encountered over the last year, through no fault of the owner but through stranger association when he was a small pup. This has led to extreme fear aggression of anyone coming close to him or owner and his territory. Barking was manic, aggression high. The first task was to quiet him down so we could just talk, he achieved that quite quickly and then through our focus exercises the owner was able to refocus Jett in situations that normally can't be controlled. Great commitment by the owner and great result on the day. I have no doubt he will be a work in progress but a good win so far. Awesome work team Jett.
Jett is probably the most aggressive dog I've encountered over the last year, through no fault of the owner but through stranger association when he was a small pup. This has led to extreme fear aggression of anyone coming close to him or owner and his territory. Barking was manic, aggression high. The first task was to quiet him down so we could just talk, he achieved that quite quickly and then through our focus exercises the owner was able to refocus Jett in situations that normally can't be controlled. Great commitment by the owner and great result on the day. I have no doubt he will be a work in progress but a good win so far. Awesome work team Jett.
4th November 2019 - Mark Gall
Marks training session was extremely beneficial and we have had instant results by implementing his techniques. His training methods and plan were clearly explained, logical and easy to put in to practise in daily life without using treats. For the first time in two years I have been on a nice walk with my dog without being pulled down the street and she is generally calmer and happier around the home. I wish I had done this sooner!!
30th October 2019 - Mark Gall
It was very impressive training Brownie with Mark. We could notice the difference right from the moment Mark entered the house. Mark helped me become Brownie's leader and even though Brownie is still a work in progress, she's much more calmer and obedient inside the house now. I've been able to establish a special bond with my dog over the last 3 months which I clearly struggled for the first 2 years (before we asked Barkbusters for help). Mark also went to the extent of offering us a second lesson on his subsequent visit to Wellington which is so much appreciated. I would strongly recommend Mark as an expert dog trainer and I wish I had contacted BarkBuster's a year earlier when Brownie was still a puppy. Also, the Barkbusters long leash and harness have been such a help in training Brownie to walk outside. Would also recommend both of them.
Trainer note from Mark
Brownie is a very exuberant young Rottweiller with very little know ledge of boundaries when I first visited. Now a much better behaved girl. Great work by the owners to apply the training technique to end up with a happy relaxed dog.
Brownie is a very exuberant young Rottweiller with very little know ledge of boundaries when I first visited. Now a much better behaved girl. Great work by the owners to apply the training technique to end up with a happy relaxed dog.
23rd October 2019 - Mark Gall
What an absolute pleasure to meet and work with Mark, the results were amazing within a few hours. Already the next morning Ziggi stayed out of the kitchen, as an example.
Trainer note from Mark
Ziggi is a 5mth old Lagotta x Poodle who although a pup needed focus and basics and had already started running the house in his loveable way. Ist of a few sessions for Ziggi as part of our puppy management program and lifetime support guarantee. Great work team Ziggi.
Ziggi is a 5mth old Lagotta x Poodle who although a pup needed focus and basics and had already started running the house in his loveable way. Ist of a few sessions for Ziggi as part of our puppy management program and lifetime support guarantee. Great work team Ziggi.
5th October 2019 - Mark Gall
Results by the end of the training session were more than I could've imagined. Since our session Waititi is noticeably more relaxed in so many ways, beyond the areas we addressed, and friends have commented on how "soft" his face seems now. He is a senior rescue dog that I've had for a couple of months, and I'm so pleased to see him transforming into a more relaxed and content dog so quickly.
Trainer note from Mark
This client has taken on senior dogs who really have had very little training and no social skills, Waititi is dog reactive, pulls , barking, recall and focus an issue due to no previous owner input. Great passion and commitment to help her dogs have a better life for their remainder time with us. Love you passion .
This client has taken on senior dogs who really have had very little training and no social skills, Waititi is dog reactive, pulls , barking, recall and focus an issue due to no previous owner input. Great passion and commitment to help her dogs have a better life for their remainder time with us. Love you passion .
4th October 2019 - Mark Gall
Mark made an immediate impact on Archie with his behaviour improving straightaway. It has been two weeks since the visit with the techniques shown making Archie a completely different dog and much easier to control. There is still more work to do with him but it now seems possible. We thank Mark a lot for the changes he has helped create.
Trainer note from Mark
Archie is a Huntaway x Collie, 5 year old with Barking and bite issues. Great dog but willful and clever , just needed some focus and guidance. Well done team Archie.
Archie is a Huntaway x Collie, 5 year old with Barking and bite issues. Great dog but willful and clever , just needed some focus and guidance. Well done team Archie.
23rd August 2019 - Mark Gall
MY training has been AMAZING, I have a very placid King Charles Spaniel and then my beautiful wee Chihuahua arrived. He WAS very aggressive, attempting to bite ankles when anyone came to the house (I had NO control and put him straight in his crate if someone came). He WAS so protective of me, his house, his car, his brother, his best friend. First meeting with Mark I had 3 dogs here including my Chi and he was up on the couch/window sill barking aggressively. I removed him to his crate While Mark and I chatted, I was then shown how to open the door to the room, then the door to his crate. I had control as all 3 dogs following me out of the room. I have learnt how to help my Chi and in time overcome his fears. In ONE session I am so much more confident in doing the right thing for my Chi. Yesterday we went to the supermarket, left the 3 dogs in the car (usually 2 would bark continuously for ages) but yesterday 3 small woofs and I had control to settle them. Went again this morning and the Chi had 1 small bark and then settled ... YA
AND a quick lesson on how to get my Chi to use the cat/dog door (after over a year of me trying) and he now goes in AND out no problems... WOW !!!
I just never knew what to do, now I have a heap of information to read through, lessons to learn and I am so grateful, this was worth every $$ to help my Chi be a more social and relaxed dog.
Mark THANK YOU
Trainer note from Mark
Bobby was an extremely anxious fear aggressive Chihuahua. No one was safe and barking at any sounds was extreme. He responded very well to our speakdog techniques literally with in 10 minutes and now Mum has the control and skills to keep it in place. I even got a small lick on my hand from Sir Bobby. Great job all of you.
Bobby was an extremely anxious fear aggressive Chihuahua. No one was safe and barking at any sounds was extreme. He responded very well to our speakdog techniques literally with in 10 minutes and now Mum has the control and skills to keep it in place. I even got a small lick on my hand from Sir Bobby. Great job all of you.
22nd August 2019 - Mark Gall
We saw results in the first 10 minutes of apply the training techniques, while Mark was still doing the training of us.
We really enjoyed the training and only need to keep it up. It is up to us.
Trainer note from Mark
Archie is big and boisterous German Shepherd, very excitable lovely temperament. He'll do well and the owners applied the process well too. looking forward to catching up for a revisit shortly to check on progress.
Archie is big and boisterous German Shepherd, very excitable lovely temperament. He'll do well and the owners applied the process well too. looking forward to catching up for a revisit shortly to check on progress.
19th August 2019 - Mark Gall
Easy to follow and remember instructions. Able to see an improvement after three hours.
Trainer note from Mark
The client took on board and applied the techniques easily and the results showed quickly . Well done.
The client took on board and applied the techniques easily and the results showed quickly . Well done.