Bark Busters Reviews and Customer Testimonials
8th June 2024 - Mark Gall
I found Mark very friendly and approachable. I am learning to be the leader of the house not Marlo and I have found the techniques Mark gave me are helping. We still have a wee way to go but I am sure we will get there
Trainer note from Mark
Marlo is a 2.3yr old GSP , very exuberant and little focus . I was called in for recall as he runs off for 30min at a time , pulls on the lead and hard to slow down. 1st lesson went well but he will be bit of a work in progress and the daily programming focus exercises will kick in soon. Keen to see progress as he did respond in the lesson . Great work by the owner to take onboard the new rules and different focus techniques.
Marlo is a 2.3yr old GSP , very exuberant and little focus . I was called in for recall as he runs off for 30min at a time , pulls on the lead and hard to slow down. 1st lesson went well but he will be bit of a work in progress and the daily programming focus exercises will kick in soon. Keen to see progress as he did respond in the lesson . Great work by the owner to take onboard the new rules and different focus techniques.
8th June 2024 - Mark Gall
We are very happy with everything we learned. He’s like a different dog and actually seems much happier in himself and relaxed. Even though he wasn’t and we weren't, as result of frustration around his behaviour which was aggressive to visitors and dogs. Very pleased we found Mark and would recommend very highly.
Trainer note from Mark
Teddy a Huntaway x Collie was anxious and quite dominant at times dog , very reactive to visitors ,dogs , had separation anxiety issues and a barker. He responded well to the owners application of the training techniques and passive dominance and once we strated training he slotted into line quite well. I'm keen to her of progress soon. Nice work guys and Teddy.
Teddy a Huntaway x Collie was anxious and quite dominant at times dog , very reactive to visitors ,dogs , had separation anxiety issues and a barker. He responded well to the owners application of the training techniques and passive dominance and once we strated training he slotted into line quite well. I'm keen to her of progress soon. Nice work guys and Teddy.
4th June 2024 - Mark Gall
Our case is a little different. In July 2023 our dog, Ruger, a 4yr old staffy cross would not get into his crate for our flight to Perth, Western Australia. We had to leave him with a family friend. We contacted Mark and he discussed Bark Busters philosophy. However, Mark had to work with our family friend rather than us. He did amazing work with our family friend and Ruger was not only going into the crate but was sleeping in it all night - all within a couple of days.
His separation issues have been a work in progress. Unfortunately our family friend was unable to keep him and he went to stay with another friend. Mark carried on working with them on Ruger's issues.
Eventually those friends could no longer care for him due to moving and other circumstances so Mark and his wife Heather made the decision to foster Ruger themselves at their home until he could fly to Perth and handle the crate and airport in a relaxed manner. 2.5 months later our boy was on a plane and bound for Australia.
Mark went over and beyond his job as a trainer to give Ruger one on one attention needed. We are forever grateful for Mark's training as on 31st May 2024 Ruger arrived in Australia.
We would recommend Mark for his love of the job. He is truly amazing at what he does.
Trainer note from Mark
Jennifer and Butch truly love their dogs to the end of the earth and back. Their work and commitment from a far to organize all the travel and foster carers was exceptional but being in another country it was getting harder and harder to help Ruger. Our decision to home train him was the only and last chance for him to get back to his family in Australia. The best result and outcome has been achieved. Win win for all involved. Thanks for trusting us with your beloved Ruger. We do mis him.
Jennifer and Butch truly love their dogs to the end of the earth and back. Their work and commitment from a far to organize all the travel and foster carers was exceptional but being in another country it was getting harder and harder to help Ruger. Our decision to home train him was the only and last chance for him to get back to his family in Australia. The best result and outcome has been achieved. Win win for all involved. Thanks for trusting us with your beloved Ruger. We do mis him.
7th May 2024 - Mark Gall
Mark was fabulous, he was understanding, non judgemental and offered advice that worked very quickly. In one lesson our dogs have had huge improvement. We were having issues with our dogs attacking each other. Since the training we have had only 2 fights (it’s been a week) this was happening three times per day at a minimum before the training. My partner and I are so surprised how quickly our dogs have started to learn new commands and respond to the training. We are still in early days and understand we have to be consistent but the results we are already starting to see have been such a pleasant experience. Thank you so much Mark. So excited for our next lesson! We are hoping when Mark next visits, we will have full door control and our dogs will be sitting on their beds while he enters the house rather than barking their heads off at the door.
Trainer note from Mark
three British bulldogs with sibling rivalry, barking issues and general not keen to listen. Certainly the first arrival was a full on bark fest, one dog is slightly nervous , one is balshy the other keen for pats . 3 different totally different temperaments. Once the initial instruction to quiet the 3 down was applied the lesson moved along with out any more barking. Great results and the owners really did have a handful to deal with but applied the speak dog techniques very well . Still a work in progress but initial huge steps forward. Well done guys and Gals.
three British bulldogs with sibling rivalry, barking issues and general not keen to listen. Certainly the first arrival was a full on bark fest, one dog is slightly nervous , one is balshy the other keen for pats . 3 different totally different temperaments. Once the initial instruction to quiet the 3 down was applied the lesson moved along with out any more barking. Great results and the owners really did have a handful to deal with but applied the speak dog techniques very well . Still a work in progress but initial huge steps forward. Well done guys and Gals.
30th April 2024 - Mark Gall
Mark has shown us some basic steps to take with walter and man what a change!!.walter was becoming quite the bossy needy and demanding english bull terror he had aggression issues nipping issues and lead issues and would get aggression whilst on the lead .with the tools mark has given us he no longer pulls on the lead and his aggression is slowly coming down we'd definitely recommend mark and bark busters. Thanks mark.
Trainer note from Mark
Walter is an English Bull Terrier residing with an old Staffy of soft nature. Walter was starting to get protective and aggressive to visitors and definitely dogs when out an about, reactive to even distant dogs. This will be a work in progress as it is at a high adrenalin level but the initial lesson has brought him back into line quickly by using communication and our daily programming exercises to balance the leadership up again. Great job Team Walter. catch you on the next trip up.
Walter is an English Bull Terrier residing with an old Staffy of soft nature. Walter was starting to get protective and aggressive to visitors and definitely dogs when out an about, reactive to even distant dogs. This will be a work in progress as it is at a high adrenalin level but the initial lesson has brought him back into line quickly by using communication and our daily programming exercises to balance the leadership up again. Great job Team Walter. catch you on the next trip up.
21st April 2024 - Mark Gall
Great first session with Mark, he is extremely knowledgeable in his craft and took to my Rottweiler puppy with ease and skill. Noticed immediate results and corrected a myriad of mistakes that I was making unknowingly. Roman now does not leave the crate until I invite him out, is getting better at staying off the couch, and his walking on lead has improved drastically. I am still unable to calm Roman down when he goes into shark mode and loses the plot, but I will address this separately in a different session, as we had covered a lot in the first one.
Trainer note from Mark
The first of several initial in home puppy management lessons for the 1st time dog owner of a great wee Rottweiler Roman 4mths old. 1st steps to understanding and being able to talk and think dog are important as Roman has already turned the household upside down. Hes a great temperament and lively but the owner just needed guidance . A work in progress as all pups are but good steps forward already. Awesome just team Roman , See you soon for round 2.
The first of several initial in home puppy management lessons for the 1st time dog owner of a great wee Rottweiler Roman 4mths old. 1st steps to understanding and being able to talk and think dog are important as Roman has already turned the household upside down. Hes a great temperament and lively but the owner just needed guidance . A work in progress as all pups are but good steps forward already. Awesome just team Roman , See you soon for round 2.
18th April 2024 - Mark Gall
Mark was really down to earth, talked through everything, gave us great practical tips and techniques, the dogs responded straight away and things are much calmer and quieter at our place now. We still have some things to work on but i have got a lot more confidence and feel more in control now. It is reassuring to know that Mark is on hand to follow up and continue with helping us with the training. Would definitely recommend Mark and the techniques he uses!!
Trainer note from Mark
two dog lesson for Baxter Cocker Speagle, Cocker Spaniel x Beagle) and Milo a kelpie x Bearded Collie. Both quite full n dogs issues ranging from aggression to barking, separation anxiety pulling and others. Both the dogs and family accepted and applied the techniques well with noticeable calmness appearing as we worked through the lesson. Both dogs are different temperaments and slightly different ways to deal with each but a great 1st lesson. Great work guys and gals . Will see you again soon.
two dog lesson for Baxter Cocker Speagle, Cocker Spaniel x Beagle) and Milo a kelpie x Bearded Collie. Both quite full n dogs issues ranging from aggression to barking, separation anxiety pulling and others. Both the dogs and family accepted and applied the techniques well with noticeable calmness appearing as we worked through the lesson. Both dogs are different temperaments and slightly different ways to deal with each but a great 1st lesson. Great work guys and gals . Will see you again soon.
26th March 2024 - Mark Gall
Mark you were a huge help with educating Ingemar and I about communicating with our dog. You also demonstrated the training and made sure we could follow your instructions.
Trainer note from Mark
1st lesson with Murphy a 11mth old Golden Retriever who is reactive barking at dogs and puller big time. All the family responded well and Murphy showed good promise to focus. great work at putting in place the techniques and we'll catch up soon. Cheers Mark
1st lesson with Murphy a 11mth old Golden Retriever who is reactive barking at dogs and puller big time. All the family responded well and Murphy showed good promise to focus. great work at putting in place the techniques and we'll catch up soon. Cheers Mark
21st March 2024 - Mark Gall
Mark was amazing, in one lesson he showed us what River is capable of and gave us the tools to get these results. In just three days since our visit, we have made huge progress and we are really enjoying River so much more, and she is more content and relaxed. We found Mark very easy to talk to, he knows what he is doing and he works alongside us with our dog, making it the best experience. We definitely recommend calling Mark if you want to get the best from your dog with everyone being content and relaxed.
Trainer note from Mark
Called into help with River a Huntaway of 8yrs old, no spring chicken. For barking incessantly when any power equipment , go carts , balls , the lead & bikes etc were about , would lunge at cars and very hard to refocus. In the lesson we actually managed to use the electric go cart with no chasing and barking , a huge leap forward for River. Great work guys , check in soon with an update.
Called into help with River a Huntaway of 8yrs old, no spring chicken. For barking incessantly when any power equipment , go carts , balls , the lead & bikes etc were about , would lunge at cars and very hard to refocus. In the lesson we actually managed to use the electric go cart with no chasing and barking , a huge leap forward for River. Great work guys , check in soon with an update.
17th March 2024 - Mark Gall
Mark has been amazing teaching me and Roofus Blue heeler X, how to work together! Has gone from pulling, lunging and barking to calmly walking next to me. He is much more relaxed now even around other dogs. Still a work in progress but every time I see Mark I get a whole new dog. Thanks Mark
Trainer note from Mark
Roofus started out as a very wired dog ,jumper , separation anxiety, barker ,at anything , dog reactive , super puller and was never off lead. To the point of not being able to walk down the street without a huge kafuffle past any house with a dog. Over a year or so he's got to the point of re socializing with other dogs and totally focused on his owner in most aspects of dog life. Amazing work by the owner to implement our techniques to the benefit of everyone around Roofus.
Roofus started out as a very wired dog ,jumper , separation anxiety, barker ,at anything , dog reactive , super puller and was never off lead. To the point of not being able to walk down the street without a huge kafuffle past any house with a dog. Over a year or so he's got to the point of re socializing with other dogs and totally focused on his owner in most aspects of dog life. Amazing work by the owner to implement our techniques to the benefit of everyone around Roofus.
14th March 2024 - Mark Gall
Mark has a friendly manner when teaching people, we certainly found that learning the dog language is extremely educational.
Marks service is excellent and his communication through phone and email also.
We certainly would be recommending Mark and what he is teaching is very beneficial for the dog world and humans.
Trainer note from Mark
Calvin is a border collie puppy and with the clients remote location no professional dog training is available. Both Calvin and the owners took in the right info and applied the techniques very well . Good job guys. And we'll touch base soon with an update and second session to progress training further. Well done team Calvin
Calvin is a border collie puppy and with the clients remote location no professional dog training is available. Both Calvin and the owners took in the right info and applied the techniques very well . Good job guys. And we'll touch base soon with an update and second session to progress training further. Well done team Calvin
4th March 2024 - Mark Gall
Fantastic experience, noticed improvements straight away and the infromation given was easy to understand and implement
Trainer note from Mark
Two dogs , both spaniels. Aggression and barking issues. responded well during the lessons and the clients took onboard the speak dog philosophies and application.
Two dogs , both spaniels. Aggression and barking issues. responded well during the lessons and the clients took onboard the speak dog philosophies and application.