Bark Busters Reviews and Customer Testimonials
6th March 2023 - Keiko Ruwhiu
Keiko dealt with Aggression, Barking, Chewing, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Puppy management, Sibling rivalry
We see Bark Busters as an important investment in the happiness of our miniature schnauzer Lulu, and our own sanity! We were anxious about whether it would work and if we would gel ok with the trainer. We shouldn't have worried! Keiko is amazing and clearly communicated the changes we needed to make, and also the reasoning behind them. We have a plan for Lulu and are excited to see a calmer, less barky pup.
19th February 2023 - Keiko Ruwhiu
Keiko dealt with Barking, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall
We're a week in to our dog education after having Keiko here and it's already been life changing!
Massive issues with barking, jumping up to greet people and other inappropriate behaviour.
We've been following the training programme daily as outlined and can already see the impact and long term outcomes this is going to have for us.
Absolutely outstanding!
10th February 2023 - Keiko Ruwhiu
Keiko dealt with Aggression, Barking, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall, Separation anxiety, Sibling rivalry
Today was my first session with Keiko and it gave me so much confidence to see how fast my dogs responded also Keiko is very good at explaining her tools and how they work. Please if you need help with your pet, you have found the right person.
7th February 2023 - Keiko Ruwhiu
Keiko dealt with Barking, Pulling, Recall
We were very impressed with Keiko and our first session. Keiko explained the theory behind the method and then walked us through techniques with Ruby to practice. We have seen a noticeable improvement with her barking immediately and Keiko is very quick to respond to questions which has helped us improve our walks already. We are looking forward to further sessions to help us tackle some of the other rules we want to implement with Ruby.
24th January 2023 - Keiko Ruwhiu
Keiko dealt with Barking, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Sibling rivalry, Toileting, Other
Charlie did good on his first lesson.
22nd January 2023 - Keiko Ruwhiu
Keiko dealt with Barking, Jumping up, Recall, Sibling rivalry
We contacted Bark Busters after viewing their website. Their Lifetime Support Guarantee was the deciding factor. At our meeting with Keiko, we were impressed by her professionalism. She is a diligent and experienced trainer/therapist and very good at what she does. She provided valuable tools to help us be the best Pack Leader to Sydney, our cocker spaniel. She was exceptionally meticulous when articulating the techniques. She was also very patient and encouraging whilst we practiced her methods. It’s early days still, but we are pleasantly surprised by our immediate successes. As practice makes perfect, we persist daily with the training schedule that Keiko encouraged us to maintain. Thank You Keiko for the follow up advice – much appreciated. We look forward to your next visit once we are ready. Steve & Githa
13th December 2022 - Keiko Ruwhiu
Keiko dealt with Barking, Pulling, Recall
Keiko was so professional and knowledgeable. She worked so well with our family and Bernie and dog. She was very accommodating in the times she could meet us and at no time did we feel Bernie was a lost cause and we actually think he has changed in just 2 days.
12th December 2022 - Keiko Ruwhiu
Keiko dealt with Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall, Other
I have a 9 month old Husky/ German Shepherd X and needed help training her. Remy is sweet, sassy and a little stubborn. She is really anxious out by roads, very distracted and quite reactive. Keiko has been a big help and given me a lot of encouragement and hope. Walking her on a leash made me anxious as she would just pull and react to everything around her (including trying to chase every car that drove past) I have had a few sessions with Keiko and saw immediate improvements in Remy's behaviour. She has become more obedient and responsive. Remy is learning to walk on her leash without pulling or biting it. We are now working with her out on my busy street. With Keiko's help Remy is learning to sit by the road (not chasing cars) and is learning to stay focused on me. I am feeling less anxious and I'm pretty sure Remy is too! When Aunty Keiko comes to teach us Remy is a show off and does what Aunty Keiko tells her to do - this shows me that Remy is capable! I'm so grateful to have Keiko's support and expertise and it's so good knowing I can contact her whenever I have any questions or need help.
12th December 2022 - Keiko Ruwhiu
Keiko dealt with Barking
From my initial online query Keiko was very quick to respond. We had a lengthy telephone conversation during which Keiko outlined the ideas behind Bark Busters, the training involved and the cost. Our dog Maggie was getting increasingly worse barking at everything and everyone, including family members she knew well so we knew we had to do something. Very happy we made the connection with Keiko. From her first visit Keiko explained so much about Maggie that we hadn't thought of and suggested ways of distracting her from barking, and that Maggie was probably quite happy to give up the feeling of having to "protect" us. We spent a full morning talking with Keiko and looking at video clips which showed us a different perspective of a barking dog and then we did some basic "human" and dog training. This has certainly paid off and we now have a far more relaxed dog and home life. Maggie still has a long way to go and we know it's up to us to keep up the training. Keiko has visited a second time and agrees there certainly is improvement, giving us a few more hints and encouragement. It is good to know that Keiko is always at the end of the phone or happy to come out for a visit should we have further issues or hit a stalemate. I would certainly recommend the psychology behind Bark Busters and in particular Keiko who is very knowledgeable and approachable. Thank you Keiko for making Maggie and our homelife calmer and so much more enjoyable.
5th December 2022 - Keiko Ruwhiu
Keiko is not simply a dog trainer, she is a teacher that helps us human to establish the understandings of the dogs and the way to interact with them. She is nice and professional, we see instance changes on our dogs, and of course us, since her first visit. She explains the procedures clearly and always ensures we know how to manipulate the techniques before she finishes the session. Highly recommended!
26th May 2020 - Keiko Ruwhiu
We are so grateful to have met Keiko - She has explained to us in simple terms how to best handle our new puppy Roxy so that we start our new life together without frustration, as I am sure it happens all the time with a new dog. We just had the first lesson and we can already see a change in her behaviour. Looking forward to continuing with the program.
Trainer note from Keiko
I was very pleased with the way Roxy responded to her first lesson. Roxy is still a young puppy so be patient. I believe you will be in a very happy place in time. Keep up the good work!
I was very pleased with the way Roxy responded to her first lesson. Roxy is still a young puppy so be patient. I believe you will be in a very happy place in time. Keep up the good work!
26th May 2020 - Keiko Ruwhiu
It was a great start to the training, Matilda is starting to change around, I feel more confidant and she is no longer the CEO, I realise there is a way to go but we had fabulous advise and its onwards and upwards, Keiko is great with Matilda and me. Lots to look forward too.
Trainer note from Keiko
Me too! I was very happy with the way Matilda responded to her first lesson. She needed clear rules and boundaries and understand who makes them. Keep up the good work!
Me too! I was very happy with the way Matilda responded to her first lesson. She needed clear rules and boundaries and understand who makes them. Keep up the good work!