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Bark Busters Reviews and Customer Testimonials

10th June 2024 - Keiko Ruwhiu

Keiko was very quick to get a handle on our dog. She has given us such great tools to start teaching both ourselves and our dog what and how to go about achieving our goals. We already see some results only after 5 days of learning.

- M.F, Warkworth (Testimonial)

Trainer note from Keiko
Thank you Mandy. Great to hear Niko (21 months old Miniature Schnauzer) is doing well! Keep up the good work!! My help is always available for you and Niko 😊

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

- K.J, Christchurch (Testimonial)

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.

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.

- R.H, Hillmorton, Christchurch (Testimonial)

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.

7th June 2024 - Keith Mockett

Your support and feedback helped a lot with puppy training. It has made it much easier to understand and manage him. You obviously like dogs and he picked this up.

- S.K, Karori (Testimonial)

Trainer note from Keith
Thanks Susan. I'm pleased to hear you're finding it easier to manage him already. I look forward to seeing his progress.

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.

- J.G, Christchurch (Testimonial)

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.

3rd June 2024 - Keiko Ruwhiu

Keiko was amazing and gave us so much confidence to train Charlie.

- J.H, Auckland (Testimonial)

Trainer note from Keiko
Thank you for taking time to leave a review Jess! I was very happy with the way AlfieCharlie (Labraspoodle 1 year old) responded to his sessions. Keep up the good work! 😊

30th May 2024 - Keith Mockett

Keith was helpful and Pau is now becoming better behaved…slowly

- J.L, Lyall Bay (Testimonial)

Trainer note from Keith
Thanks James. He is certainly a determined and stubborn dog but as per my recent revisit under our Life of the Dog Support Guarantee you are making progress and he is getting better. He's still young as well, just going into his 'teenage' years. We can now focus on the more stubborn behaviours and progress will happen. It's a journey!

28th May 2024 - Keith Mockett

Simple process, easy to understand and use. "Real" trainer.

- W.J, Lower Hutt (Testimonial)

Trainer note from Keith
Thank you Wendy. There's a bit going on with Quinn but your reports show you're making good progress and can see the dog you want her to be. I'm pleased to be part of that and look forward to working more with you both.

26th May 2024 - Keiko Ruwhiu

Excellent service, results showing the same day.

- B.P, Auckland (Testimonial)

Trainer note from Keiko
Thank you for taking time to leave a review Bob! I was very happy with the way Alfie (Shepoodle 7 moths old) responded to his first session. Keep up the good work! 😊

20th May 2024 - Keith Mockett

Keith first made sure he understood my dog's behaviour and then patiently explained so many things related to dog behaviour, in order for me to understand the reason behind the behaviour, which was very helpful. He took his time and was not rushed, which gave the needed time to ask questions and discuss things.

- T.K, Churton Park (Testimonial)

Trainer note from Keith
Thank you Tania. I try to make sure people understand the 'why' of a dogs behaviour and then the 'how' of addressing it is easier, and it's easier to be persistent and consistent which are critical. I appreciate your feedback, it's great to know my approach is appreciated. Cheers. Keith

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.

- K.H, Christchurch (Testimonial)

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.

6th May 2024 - Keiko Ruwhiu

Keiko came in and immediately made us feel confident in our ability to handle unwanted behaviours in our dog. Keiko was patient and knowledgeable and answered all our questions.

- R.K, Glen Eden (Testimonial)

Trainer note from Keiko
Thank you for taking time to leave a review Ray! I was very happy with the way Axton (Lab Huntaway cross 11 moths old) responded to his first session. Keep up the good work! 😊

 

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