Bark Busters Reviews and Customer Testimonials
29th March 2019 - Mark Gall
Mark turned up at the time and date specified, even though it was a Sunday and he spent just over four hours with us. He showed us some training techniques to help us train and better understand our dog.
Being a border collie Mac is very bright and very stubborn however Mark was able to show us how to make our dog realise he wasn't top dog or leader of our family pack it really was an education.
Of course we had no idea about any of this as Mac is our first dog and the problems we were experiencing in training and behaviour was actually our fault not the dog's. Mark was able to give us the information we needed to educate our dog properly and it only took a few hours before our dog started responding really well to the training .
In the intervening few weeks since Mark's first visit we have been using the training techniques with great success it's a lot like having a completely different dog, just one that looks the same.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Mark and Barkbusters to anybody that has a problem with their dog.
Trainer note from Mark
Mac was a dog with many vices. I was called in for resource guarding mainly but all the other in charge processes he was applying were creating a boss dog in not a good way. The dog had actually bitten the owner nastily to do with resource guarding ,many food but spaces etc were starting to apply as well. It took a little out of the box thinking to get on top of his food issues but they did start to resolve with in the lesson. These guys have really taken on board the process and applied it with results to show. fantastic work and see you next trip.
Mac was a dog with many vices. I was called in for resource guarding mainly but all the other in charge processes he was applying were creating a boss dog in not a good way. The dog had actually bitten the owner nastily to do with resource guarding ,many food but spaces etc were starting to apply as well. It took a little out of the box thinking to get on top of his food issues but they did start to resolve with in the lesson. These guys have really taken on board the process and applied it with results to show. fantastic work and see you next trip.
23rd March 2019 - Mark Gall
Really helpful training. It wasn't just training the dog, I was trained to communicate better with my dog. After 3 hours my dog already felt like a completely different dog. A lot less barking, walking her is enjoyable again because she doesn't need to dragged anymore and she listens better in general.
Leash and other training equipment that we received was also a great plus.
Trainer note from Mark
Awesome effort by these owners to follow and implement my instructions. This dog has nipped at the gates and doors before all because Sif thought he was in charge. Nice soft programming and passive skills has refocused Sif and the owners :-)
Awesome effort by these owners to follow and implement my instructions. This dog has nipped at the gates and doors before all because Sif thought he was in charge. Nice soft programming and passive skills has refocused Sif and the owners :-)
8th March 2019 - Mark Gall
Mark was most helpful, found issues we didn't know we had , separation anxiety , barking at neigbours, recall, pulling and attention seeking.
Trainer note from Mark
The dogs in question have good temperament but sort of run the show. Rusty a Briard has separation and barking issues , hes a slightly nervous temperament but with out strong leaders, so he thinks he has to do those jobs. His side kick Frankie is the play drive manipulator for attention. They'll be a works in progress but showed good improvement on the day.
The dogs in question have good temperament but sort of run the show. Rusty a Briard has separation and barking issues , hes a slightly nervous temperament but with out strong leaders, so he thinks he has to do those jobs. His side kick Frankie is the play drive manipulator for attention. They'll be a works in progress but showed good improvement on the day.
28th February 2019 - Mark Gall
Within moments of Mark being present at home with us we began learning about how our dog better responds when we communicate with him in a safe and clear manner. Judd has become a much happier, calmer dog and even in situations new to him he conducted himself in a better manner than ever displayed before.
Both of us as the humans also had the appropriate training to enable us to have more confidence in our interaction with our boy.
Trainer note from Mark
Judd the border Collie cross. Typical working breed with brains and pushy manipulating to match .He responded great and the owners are keen to keep the program up. Awesome Juddment Judd.
Judd the border Collie cross. Typical working breed with brains and pushy manipulating to match .He responded great and the owners are keen to keep the program up. Awesome Juddment Judd.
27th February 2019 - Mark Gall
Mark was amazing! His manner and techniques really work. Even after one lesson we could see Gatsby responding...it was so exciting and even though we know we have homework to do it will all pay off if we are consistent.
We highly recommend Mark... our only regret is that we didn’t find him sooner!!
Jo
Trainer note from Mark
Ahhh MR Gatsby.Cavoodle. 4 yrs old Had the family wrapped around his paw but already a difference in attitude has been seen. keep up the daily 20 min to keep the bossiness at bay. Well done Mr Gatsby
Ahhh MR Gatsby.Cavoodle. 4 yrs old Had the family wrapped around his paw but already a difference in attitude has been seen. keep up the daily 20 min to keep the bossiness at bay. Well done Mr Gatsby
26th February 2019 - Mark Gall
Thank you Mark for a very informative and helpful training session. You have a very calm way with you which gets the response you want. Most impressed. Our questions were answered well.
We have already noticed changes in some of the issues we have with Ebie. With consistent homework I know he will be a great wee dog. We would highly recommend Mark from Bark Busters to assist with any issues you have with your beloved doggie.
Trainer note from Mark
Ebie is a young excitable Corgi, who had separation issues and was trying to be cute but in charge. Simple focus exercises and ground rules and Ebie responded very well.
Ebie is a young excitable Corgi, who had separation issues and was trying to be cute but in charge. Simple focus exercises and ground rules and Ebie responded very well.
26th February 2019 - Mark Gall
Thank you Mark for a very informative and helpful training session. You have a very calm way with you which gets the response you want. Most impressed. Our questions were answered well.
We have already noticed changes in some of the issues we have with Ebie. With consistent homework I know he will be a great wee dog. We would highly recommend Mark from Bark Busters to assist with any issues you have with your beloved doggie.
Trainer note from Mark
Ebie is a gorgeous but young Corgi whole was having a go at running the show. Great little temperament and young , Everyone did well and the results are already showing. Nice work guys.
Ebie is a gorgeous but young Corgi whole was having a go at running the show. Great little temperament and young , Everyone did well and the results are already showing. Nice work guys.
24th February 2019 - Mark Gall
So helpful and not judgemental (regards the owner, not the dog). Helped in understanding why the dog was doing some things
Trainer note from Mark
Very bossy teenaged Schnauzer who has got away with the leaders roll. He responded well and the owners implemented the techniques well on the day , Follow up soon to see how progress has gone.
Very bossy teenaged Schnauzer who has got away with the leaders roll. He responded well and the owners implemented the techniques well on the day , Follow up soon to see how progress has gone.
23rd February 2019 - Mark Gall
Mark was wonderful with my dog and taught me a lot in a short space of time.
Trainer note from Mark
Great dog , But definitely thinking she was in charge. A work in progress and the biggest problem is her dog reactiveness which was out of control. This owner is committed and already seeing improvements great job guys in one ne session so far.
Great dog , But definitely thinking she was in charge. A work in progress and the biggest problem is her dog reactiveness which was out of control. This owner is committed and already seeing improvements great job guys in one ne session so far.
18th February 2019 - Mark Gall
We really enjoyed the training session and the understanding of how our boy interprets our commands
Trainer note from Mark
Bruce is a mastiff ,possibly cross and has not a lot of attention or training by previous owners , number 3 or 4 from memory. Now in a forever home and doing well . I was called in for his pulling ,also social skills, and puppy behaviour even though hes not a puppy , May not have had a puppyhood. He responded well and the owners took the info and applied it well. Looking forward to catching up in a few weeks.
Bruce is a mastiff ,possibly cross and has not a lot of attention or training by previous owners , number 3 or 4 from memory. Now in a forever home and doing well . I was called in for his pulling ,also social skills, and puppy behaviour even though hes not a puppy , May not have had a puppyhood. He responded well and the owners took the info and applied it well. Looking forward to catching up in a few weeks.
13th February 2019 - Mark Gall
The training was outstanding. We all learned so much about dog behavior and Doris learnt equally as much. We are very excited about working with Mark in the future!
Trainer note from Mark
Doris is a young Golden retriever in a busy and full house ,both human and 2 other dogs. Puppy management , shes bright and willing to please , and the family got the process very quickly. Great folks , great dog , she'll be future awesome companion.
Doris is a young Golden retriever in a busy and full house ,both human and 2 other dogs. Puppy management , shes bright and willing to please , and the family got the process very quickly. Great folks , great dog , she'll be future awesome companion.
5th February 2019 - Mark Gall
Mark was absolutely fantastic. Very knowledgeable, nonjudgmental, listened to our concerns, took the time to explain how to address these issues and why in this particular way, as well as spent time putting the learning into practice. Simple, yet effective techniques used. Just within the session we saw a huge improvement which gave us encouragement to really follow through with the daily programming/homework. We feel really supported in the journey ahead.
Trainer note from Mark
Louie is a Tibetan Mastif with a big bark at any noise , any movement . lovely nature but really did think he was boss. The owners put the techniques into play and Louie responded to our speakdog program almost instantly. He will be a little bit of a work in progress but great forward steps already. Awesome work guys ,keep it up.
Louie is a Tibetan Mastif with a big bark at any noise , any movement . lovely nature but really did think he was boss. The owners put the techniques into play and Louie responded to our speakdog program almost instantly. He will be a little bit of a work in progress but great forward steps already. Awesome work guys ,keep it up.