Bark Busters Reviews and Customer Testimonials
26th August 2026 - Mark Gall
Mark dealt with Jumping up, Puppy management, Separation anxiety
Excellent service as always. Would recommend Mark to anyone having difficulties with training. 2nd time around for Bark Busters and us & our dogs. The first was many years ago and great results so we called Mark in as soon as we could for the new pup.
Trainer note from Mark
Great owners who put huge amounts of effort and care into their dogs , many over the years with some with serious anxiety issues and rescue dogs. Alfie is a 15 week old Golden Retriever learning from day one to listen , respond , relax. See you soon with a second session for the next steps forward.
Great owners who put huge amounts of effort and care into their dogs , many over the years with some with serious anxiety issues and rescue dogs. Alfie is a 15 week old Golden Retriever learning from day one to listen , respond , relax. See you soon with a second session for the next steps forward.
26th August 2026 - Mark Gall
Mark dealt with Barking, Jumping up, Pulling, Puppy management, Recall, Separation anxiety
Mark is Brilliant!! He shows you how to communicate better with your Dogs in their own language. We have seen massive improvements in just 3 hours training on day 1. The Cotton lead & patented harness style works incredibly well to prevent the constant dragging & give you better control for you & your Dog. Can't recommend Mark highly enough, we were very impressed with the results. His training can be seen as an investment learned by you for all of your Dogs from then on.
Trainer note from Mark
The two dogs at the property barked ballistically on my arrival , even a worry as to whether they would break through the window looking onto the entrance. Full on when I arrived , we needed to quiet them down just to talk. Both dogs responded well quickly once the owners applied the speak dog to teach dog processes. They pulled , jumped up , Barked a huge amount , really didn't listen to the owners much . One dog was about 4 the other a full on teen Beagle x Spaniel. A catch up in a couple of weeks will see what else needs to be adjusted. awesome work so far guys.
The two dogs at the property barked ballistically on my arrival , even a worry as to whether they would break through the window looking onto the entrance. Full on when I arrived , we needed to quiet them down just to talk. Both dogs responded well quickly once the owners applied the speak dog to teach dog processes. They pulled , jumped up , Barked a huge amount , really didn't listen to the owners much . One dog was about 4 the other a full on teen Beagle x Spaniel. A catch up in a couple of weeks will see what else needs to be adjusted. awesome work so far guys.
9th August 2026 - Keiko Ruwhiu
Keiko dealt with Aggression, Barking, Jumping up, Pulling
Excellent
Trainer note from Keiko
Thank you Gail! I was very happy with the way Bene (7 years old Shih Tzu Bicho cross) responded to his first session. Keep up the good work! My help is always available for you and Bene 😊
Thank you Gail! I was very happy with the way Bene (7 years old Shih Tzu Bicho cross) responded to his first session. Keep up the good work! My help is always available for you and Bene 😊
4th August 2026 - Keiko Ruwhiu
Keiko dealt with Aggression, Barking, Jumping up, Pulling, Other
Keiko's methods work! We were really struggling with a very reactive teenage bitch with the final straw having her stood down from daycare. We have much work to do over the next few weeks but already we have made massive progress after just one session. I am no longer anxious and am feeling very confident that we can all start to have a life again with a well behaved dog - thanks Keiko!
Trainer note from Keiko
Thank you for a review! Sanna (Lab Staffy cross 2.5 years old) was confused about the rules, boundaries and who makes them. She needed to understand who is in charge.😉 Keep up the good work! My help is always available for you and Sanna 😊
Thank you for a review! Sanna (Lab Staffy cross 2.5 years old) was confused about the rules, boundaries and who makes them. She needed to understand who is in charge.😉 Keep up the good work! My help is always available for you and Sanna 😊
2nd August 2026 - Mark Gall
Mark dealt with Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling
Amazing expert advice, made the session really easy, and comfortable given how nervous I was, saw results within the hour which was outstanding. Lilah responded and did as asked easily. No treats needed. Even got her to sit and stay on her bed. A 1st.
Trainer note from Mark
Lilah is a super clever dog Foxy x probably heading dog 2yrs old, as all her behaviours resembled heading dog /Collie behaviour the assumption is that's her breeding.. She never stops moving , barking and herding the family , she struggled to switch off and relax. Pulled constantly ,could get her attention . Our lesson started a little difficult to get her attention but then she switched in once I instructed Nicolas to apply our speak dog techniques. There is still some work to do and another session should see her right and training family to communicate with her correctly . Great work so far , I'll hear from you soon with an update.
Lilah is a super clever dog Foxy x probably heading dog 2yrs old, as all her behaviours resembled heading dog /Collie behaviour the assumption is that's her breeding.. She never stops moving , barking and herding the family , she struggled to switch off and relax. Pulled constantly ,could get her attention . Our lesson started a little difficult to get her attention but then she switched in once I instructed Nicolas to apply our speak dog techniques. There is still some work to do and another session should see her right and training family to communicate with her correctly . Great work so far , I'll hear from you soon with an update.
27th July 2026 - Keiko Ruwhiu
Keiko dealt with Aggression, Barking, Chewing, Digging, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Sibling rivalry
Keiko came into my home after a desperate call to her a week earlier.
I have used her before when my dogs have been out of line. but this time I have two puppies which was not my best work. My house was chaos, after 3.5 hours she had me trained enough that my household has become manageable. It has been hard work- but I have a way forward (with a lot of rules - which I created) so I could deal with the issues I created.
Keiko is straight forward and blunt- I love that.
She scares me - I need that. She knows so much more than I could ever hope to know.
She tells it like it is.
She is brutal - this approach just works.
I even tried another assessment with another trainer, before I caved and went to Keiko (to avoid the telling off). Being unimpressed with their ability to, the cost and their plan- I went back to Keiko.
She has been truly a blessing.
My household is far from perfect.
My pocket bully is behaving a million times better, he has stopped nipping
My border collie is still hard work, he is finally lying down and 'resting '
Thanks again Keiko, the boys and I are forever grateful.
Trainer note from Keiko
Thank you Anne! Great to hear Bently (1 year old Bull Mastiff) and Bodhi (9 months old Border Collie) are doing well. Now they have a leader (dog parent) to help them learn rules, boundaries and good manners. They responded to their first session really well. Keep up the good work! My help is always available for you and the boys. 😊
Thank you Anne! Great to hear Bently (1 year old Bull Mastiff) and Bodhi (9 months old Border Collie) are doing well. Now they have a leader (dog parent) to help them learn rules, boundaries and good manners. They responded to their first session really well. Keep up the good work! My help is always available for you and the boys. 😊
27th July 2026 - Mark Gall
Mark dealt with Chewing, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Puppy management, Recall, Toileting
We had Mark come n help us be the best fur parents we can be to our new mini dachshund. We found it very informative n is a work in progress. We look forward to all that Mark has to offer with his wide knowledge. Currently trying to put his training into practice🙂🐶
Trainer note from Mark
Little Doug is a 10wk old Dachshund with new little dogs parents. Been a while since they've had a puppy . We started with the basics and did what we could before wee man fell asleep . Basics of recall , not jumping up , on his bed, a intro to lead work . All part of the Life of the dog guarantee. Another sesion in a few weeks to work further now he's got those tasks sorted . In home dog training covers all the problems and situations before they become an issue. Naturally pups are a work in progress so catch up next trip master Doug.
Little Doug is a 10wk old Dachshund with new little dogs parents. Been a while since they've had a puppy . We started with the basics and did what we could before wee man fell asleep . Basics of recall , not jumping up , on his bed, a intro to lead work . All part of the Life of the dog guarantee. Another sesion in a few weeks to work further now he's got those tasks sorted . In home dog training covers all the problems and situations before they become an issue. Naturally pups are a work in progress so catch up next trip master Doug.
26th July 2026 - Mark Gall
Mark dealt with Barking, Pulling, Recall
Mark gave us the confidence and the tools to use every day so that we communicate better with our pup, and taught us how to teach her better behaviour and walking better on the lead
Trainer note from Mark
Indie is an Oamaru barker girl, 15mth old Mini Schnauzer who was reacting to everything walking past , pulled constantly, recall even in the garden wasn't good especially when rushing at passers by. She responded well in the lesson and calmed dramatically , still some work in progress to do but great progress so far. A revisit shortly will recap and readjust Indies view of the street life and what's allowed to walk down her street.
Indie is an Oamaru barker girl, 15mth old Mini Schnauzer who was reacting to everything walking past , pulled constantly, recall even in the garden wasn't good especially when rushing at passers by. She responded well in the lesson and calmed dramatically , still some work in progress to do but great progress so far. A revisit shortly will recap and readjust Indies view of the street life and what's allowed to walk down her street.
22nd July 2026 - Keith Mockett
Keith dealt with Separation anxiety
Keith is friendly and low key. Was a great help with my dog. He responds quickly to email and texts and is willing and helpful to provide guidance and teaching. He is calm with the teaching, not making you feel you’re doing everything wrong but just gently directing to make corrections
Trainer note from Keith
Thank you, I'm really glad you appreciate my approach. And you're getting results. Keep up the good work!
Thank you, I'm really glad you appreciate my approach. And you're getting results. Keep up the good work!
17th July 2026 - Keith Mockett
Keith dealt with Chewing, Puppy management, Recall, Toileting
Keith has been great! Very happy with his help :-)
Trainer note from Keith
Thanks. A long way to go with this young puppy but we're here with you, all the way. Exciting times ahead!
Thanks. A long way to go with this young puppy but we're here with you, all the way. Exciting times ahead!
2nd July 2026 - Mark Gall
Mark dealt with Aggression, Jumping up, Recall
The lesson with Mark has been really helpful. Elmo is now a lot more attentive, more relaxed, and is generally eager to please. But I'd have to say that the main issue of barking when the rubbish trucks/posties etc go past definitely needs a lot more work on our part. A work in rogress.
Trainer note from Mark
Elmo is a head strong Jack russell of 7 yrs old and who reacts to rubbish trucks and passers by , couriers etc with loud and lots of barking. He pulled a bit , jumped up and the barking at arrivals and trucks was the main reason for the owner calling He'll be a bit a work in progress and on the day of the lesson responded well but it wasn't rubbish truck day . We'll set up another session on rubbish day to work through the rest of his issues. Good job 1st time round Elmo and the Elmo team.
Elmo is a head strong Jack russell of 7 yrs old and who reacts to rubbish trucks and passers by , couriers etc with loud and lots of barking. He pulled a bit , jumped up and the barking at arrivals and trucks was the main reason for the owner calling He'll be a bit a work in progress and on the day of the lesson responded well but it wasn't rubbish truck day . We'll set up another session on rubbish day to work through the rest of his issues. Good job 1st time round Elmo and the Elmo team.
29th June 2026 - Keith Mockett
Keith dealt with Barking, Pulling, Recall
Tiggy is quickly picking up the change of being boss and calling the shots. A lot of common sense, and easy to follow advice and so far the results are impressive.
Trainer note from Keith
With her humans Speaking Dog and doing leader things it is easy for her to do the right things. Less confusion, more obedience, more enjoyment. Great job.
With her humans Speaking Dog and doing leader things it is easy for her to do the right things. Less confusion, more obedience, more enjoyment. Great job.