Bark Busters Reviews and Customer Testimonials
20th December 2024 - Mark Gall
Mark dealt with Aggression, Sibling rivalry
Mark is so professional, he really listened to my concerns and provided me with a lot of information and skills to help with my dogs behaviour. Mark was very encouraging and patient not only with me, but with my fluff balls too! I’ve heard only wonderful things about Mark and he certainly lived up to that wonderfulness. I’d highly recommend Mark to anyone who has behavioural issues with their dogs :)
Trainer note from Mark
A sibling rivalry case , Malamute x huskies . Two boys , 1 girl all mature dogs, the two males fighting for the top job . Always a challenge but by applying the pack rules , dog language and training the owner to be seen as the leader in a dog way the dogs in variably settle into their pecking order. Its one of the harder problems to resolve as it relies on us humans being very good dog pack leaders which we don't do well. Great 1st lesson and the owner is committed to apply and resolve the problems. Catch up in a couple of weeks.
A sibling rivalry case , Malamute x huskies . Two boys , 1 girl all mature dogs, the two males fighting for the top job . Always a challenge but by applying the pack rules , dog language and training the owner to be seen as the leader in a dog way the dogs in variably settle into their pecking order. Its one of the harder problems to resolve as it relies on us humans being very good dog pack leaders which we don't do well. Great 1st lesson and the owner is committed to apply and resolve the problems. Catch up in a couple of weeks.
10th December 2024 - Mark Gall
Mark certainly had his work cut out with our Jack Russell who is very passive dominant. We're seeing a difference after only a few days!! Still a way to go but feeling confident that with the training we're receiving we can get there!!
Trainer note from Mark
Maisie a Jack Russell , a lovely dog but very manipulating for attention and issues with barking ,a little sibling rivalry, jumped , pulled, and recall. So back to the dog basics . Her skill of passive dominance meant Maisie felt like the pack leader . Her response to the techniques was good although at first her stubbornness shone through very obviously. Second session soon to fine tune her further
Maisie a Jack Russell , a lovely dog but very manipulating for attention and issues with barking ,a little sibling rivalry, jumped , pulled, and recall. So back to the dog basics . Her skill of passive dominance meant Maisie felt like the pack leader . Her response to the techniques was good although at first her stubbornness shone through very obviously. Second session soon to fine tune her further
7th December 2024 - Mark Gall
Great info but a lot to take in at once, 1st session of several to come for Scout our 4mth old British bulldog . Very stubborn and very boisterous compared to our previous British bulldogs. Definitely needed the professional knowledge help.
Trainer note from Mark
Scout is a very persistent and physical pup . biting , jumping , really keen to be playgirl of the house. Yes a puppy but definitely needs our speak dog techniques to cam her world. Owners aren't new to British bulldogs , They've had 3 over the years . 1st session was a bit of a challenge but eventually she started to respond , 2nd session soon will tidy up a bit more.
Scout is a very persistent and physical pup . biting , jumping , really keen to be playgirl of the house. Yes a puppy but definitely needs our speak dog techniques to cam her world. Owners aren't new to British bulldogs , They've had 3 over the years . 1st session was a bit of a challenge but eventually she started to respond , 2nd session soon will tidy up a bit more.
1st December 2024 - Mark Gall
We learned a lot from Mark and we realized how important it is to be the leader of the pack. In order to be a good leader, in this instance for our dog, we think we have to learn something new and exam our habits. The problems with Inka arose mainly because she tries to show us that she is happier if she has some rules in place, less cuddles. Otherwise she will be confused . Thank you Mark for your help and we do our best to apply all the information you shared with us so Inka will be the happiest dog she can be. Kerstin & Jurgen
Trainer note from Mark
Inka is an 11mth old teenage GSD , very attention seeking , jumps , pulls , mouthy , recall is an issue. She pretty much assumes her boos job. The owners have had several GSDs before but never a temperament like Inkas. Full on but due to over loving and and less structure. Shes a dog who likes structure to work to. Great lesson , but eventually she knew what we were requiring and her listening and focusing has increased heaps after only a couple of days. Retraining the owners went well and they are applying our Speakdog techniques already.
Inka is an 11mth old teenage GSD , very attention seeking , jumps , pulls , mouthy , recall is an issue. She pretty much assumes her boos job. The owners have had several GSDs before but never a temperament like Inkas. Full on but due to over loving and and less structure. Shes a dog who likes structure to work to. Great lesson , but eventually she knew what we were requiring and her listening and focusing has increased heaps after only a couple of days. Retraining the owners went well and they are applying our Speakdog techniques already.
27th November 2024 - Mark Gall
So happy with the training Mark has put in place for Daisy (me). We're a work in progress but family and friends have noticed a marked difference in Daisy's behaviour. I find Mark so easy to talk to, he has immense knowledge and understands how dogs tick. Can't recommend Mark enough, he's bought peace and serenity to my home.
Trainer note from Mark
Daisy was a very reactive dog #yr old Shih Tzu x Poodle , lives in a caravan with lots of vineyard and activity all around her. She'd bark at everything in sight and noises heard. Huge improvements on our second session from the first . Hugely relaxed but still a work in progress. Speaking her language helps and she's responded to the techniques. Greta work team Daisy.
Daisy was a very reactive dog #yr old Shih Tzu x Poodle , lives in a caravan with lots of vineyard and activity all around her. She'd bark at everything in sight and noises heard. Huge improvements on our second session from the first . Hugely relaxed but still a work in progress. Speaking her language helps and she's responded to the techniques. Greta work team Daisy.
26th November 2024 - Mark Gall
Mark is an expert trainer and a nice person to help train us.
The method is clear, needed the dog owner's effort input and patience to continue the training.
Trainer note from Mark
Crystal is a 12mth border collie , quite submissive but a dog barker and car chaser. pulled a lot , very active with out good guidelines . The owners did great at applying the dogs rules to calm Crystal down and settle her from her wired Border Collie way of being the leader. Awesome work guys , Check in soon.
Crystal is a 12mth border collie , quite submissive but a dog barker and car chaser. pulled a lot , very active with out good guidelines . The owners did great at applying the dogs rules to calm Crystal down and settle her from her wired Border Collie way of being the leader. Awesome work guys , Check in soon.
24th November 2024 - Keiko Ruwhiu
Keiko was brilliant and clearly loves dogs.
Trainer note from Keiko
Thank you Gwendoline! Yes I love dogs😊 Winston (4 months old Labradoodle) responded to his first session really well.
Thank you Gwendoline! Yes I love dogs😊 Winston (4 months old Labradoodle) responded to his first session really well.
24th November 2024 - Mark Gall
Would definitely recommend. Sadie border collie and my first dog. She reacted to noises and dogs.
Trainer note from Mark
Sadie is a submissive but anxious border collie. Gets worried and a barker reactor to the neighbour's dogs also the walkway over the fence. She was in charge of the house via passive dominance and difficult to walk due to pulling. Both the owner and dog responded well to the training techniques and lots of praise once the dog refocused. Great work guys . Keep me in touch on progress
Sadie is a submissive but anxious border collie. Gets worried and a barker reactor to the neighbour's dogs also the walkway over the fence. She was in charge of the house via passive dominance and difficult to walk due to pulling. Both the owner and dog responded well to the training techniques and lots of praise once the dog refocused. Great work guys . Keep me in touch on progress
22nd November 2024 - Keith Mockett
Requires consistent commitment from the household members (leaders), but the impact and response from our beloved Zara is immediate. Its been under a week now, and very comforting to know that she is relaxed within the walls of the house. We tried to implement the training we received for outdoors and though it will take a few attempts, we are confident that we have been equipped with the knowledge to make her feel relaxed outdoors as well. Thanks Keith for your continued support.
Trainer note from Keith
Thank you. I look forward to seeing more of the improvements but it sounds like you have made great progress in just a week. We get a number of these Maltese X Bichon dogs with barking behaviour and they respond well to clear communication and leadership. Consistency and persistence is important as you have found out already. Great work, keep it up. We'll have another session to do some fine-tuning, as per our Life of the Dog Support Guarantee.
Thank you. I look forward to seeing more of the improvements but it sounds like you have made great progress in just a week. We get a number of these Maltese X Bichon dogs with barking behaviour and they respond well to clear communication and leadership. Consistency and persistence is important as you have found out already. Great work, keep it up. We'll have another session to do some fine-tuning, as per our Life of the Dog Support Guarantee.
20th November 2024 - Keiko Ruwhiu
Keiko was very knowledgeable and taught us a lot about dogs, we were very impressed with everything she has to say and we noticed a difference with Clyde almost instantly.
Trainer note from Keiko
Thank you Georgia. Great to hear you learnt a lot. Clyde (3 years old Labrador, Mastiff cross) needed to understand who is in charge.😉 I was very happy with the way Clyde responded to his first session. Keep up the good work! My help is always available for you and Clyde 😊
Thank you Georgia. Great to hear you learnt a lot. Clyde (3 years old Labrador, Mastiff cross) needed to understand who is in charge.😉 I was very happy with the way Clyde responded to his first session. Keep up the good work! My help is always available for you and Clyde 😊
18th November 2024 - Mark Gall
This is our first dog, and since we have younger kids, only one of us has been through puppy school and on the puppy training journey so far. I think in retrospect (and to my surprise) the best thing that came out of our training was that the family were included, and now we are all working in the same direction when it comes to managing and raising a new puppy. It was a lot to take in and absorb, so we are grateful for all the notes to refer to and the lifetime support guarantee from Bark Busters.
Trainer note from Mark
As new to dogs this family really needed the guidance that in home training can give. Rosie is a very active 6mth old Foxy x Poodle who's barking with separation anxiety had already upset the neighbour but even with out that, the family needed to know how and why she does things . Teaching speak dog to people really does get the proper communication going in the right direction. keen to catch up with Rosie and family soon for round two.
As new to dogs this family really needed the guidance that in home training can give. Rosie is a very active 6mth old Foxy x Poodle who's barking with separation anxiety had already upset the neighbour but even with out that, the family needed to know how and why she does things . Teaching speak dog to people really does get the proper communication going in the right direction. keen to catch up with Rosie and family soon for round two.
18th November 2024 - Keiko Ruwhiu
Truthfully, I was hesitant to get help with my dog because I didn't want to be judged on my total lack of knowledge of how to raise her. I'm so glad we went ahead with it because Keiko showed me how to truly love my dog and how much pressure she is carrying because I haven't taken a leadership role so she has had to step in and carry that responsibility. We have only had one training session but Onyx walked on a loose leash like a champ. I'm looking forward to being able to do all the things I've wanted to do with my dog that I haven't been able to because of her reactive behaviour. I'm truly amazed and grateful at how simple Keiko explained things and how much hope I have now after just one interaction with Bark Busters.
Trainer note from Keiko
Thank you Mags for taking the time to leave a review. I was very happy how Onyx (2 years old Shar Pei cross) responded to her first session. She was happy for you to take the leadership! Keep up the good work! My help is always available for you and Onyx 😊
Thank you Mags for taking the time to leave a review. I was very happy how Onyx (2 years old Shar Pei cross) responded to her first session. She was happy for you to take the leadership! Keep up the good work! My help is always available for you and Onyx 😊