Bark Busters Reviews and Customer Testimonials
14th February 2025 - Mark Gall
Mark dealt with Aggression, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall
We called Mark in to help us manage our dog who pulled on the lead and was reactive to other dogs. Mark did an excellent job of helping us communicate with us & our dog clearly and easily. We saw instant results, especially with pulling on the lead. Whilst the reactivity is a work in progress, we have the skills and confidence to work through this. Our dog is a lot more relaxed and happy at home as well. Can’t wait to continue the training journey.
Trainer note from Mark
Blue is a Staffy male 3yrs old very hyper, barks and agro at dogs , pulled a lot, very attention seeking . All signs he thought he needed to be boss for mum and dad. His response in the lesson was great, and the owners application was accurate and in time to get a good refocus skill from Blue. He needs a bit more work for the dog reactive behaviour but as a first lesson , great response. Catch up next time I'm down
Blue is a Staffy male 3yrs old very hyper, barks and agro at dogs , pulled a lot, very attention seeking . All signs he thought he needed to be boss for mum and dad. His response in the lesson was great, and the owners application was accurate and in time to get a good refocus skill from Blue. He needs a bit more work for the dog reactive behaviour but as a first lesson , great response. Catch up next time I'm down
12th February 2025 - Mark Gall
Mark dealt with Barking, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Separation anxiety
First lesson was good, noticed an immediate improvement in the dogs behaviour. Was great we learnt more knowledge about how to deal with our dog and what her different behaviours meant. Knowledge is power.
Trainer note from Mark
Great lesson for a dog who barks at literally everything. Two other dogs in the house but Tilly has challenged their abilities which worked fine for the last couple of dogs. Separation from Mum was an issue and work from home Dad found the barking hard to deal with. 1st lesson and a follow up soon but Tilly went from Barker to behaved very well. Catch up soon. Great work guys.
Great lesson for a dog who barks at literally everything. Two other dogs in the house but Tilly has challenged their abilities which worked fine for the last couple of dogs. Separation from Mum was an issue and work from home Dad found the barking hard to deal with. 1st lesson and a follow up soon but Tilly went from Barker to behaved very well. Catch up soon. Great work guys.
9th February 2025 - Keiko Ruwhiu
Keiko dealt with Chewing, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall
Keiko was very knowledgable and clear in her communication. She introduced and explained the technique of training Bark Busters uses in detail and showed us in practice how it was effective. I am already starting to see improvements in my dogs behaviour 2 weeks later.
Trainer note from Keiko
Thank you Ashley. Great to hear you learnt a lot. Murray (5 years old Border Collie) needed to understand who is in charge.😉 Keep up the good work! My help is always available for you and Murray😊
Thank you Ashley. Great to hear you learnt a lot. Murray (5 years old Border Collie) needed to understand who is in charge.😉 Keep up the good work! My help is always available for you and Murray😊
2nd February 2025 - Mark Gall
Mark dealt with Jumping up, Pulling, Puppy management, Recall
Best decision we made was to sign up with bark busters. I was feeling so anxious about walking our 4 month old as we were not able to control his pulling, chewing on the lead, jumping & biting.
We noticed a huge difference in his behaviour after the first training session. We now feel much more relaxed knowing we have the knowledge and tools required to help him become the best version of himself. Since that first session we been able to take him to the dog park for the first time and he was so well behaved. We also had 5 visitors to our house (in the same visit) and he didn’t jump on any of them. Still lots of training to go but he’s already turning into the dog we always wanted and it’s only been a week!
Trainer note from Mark
Remy was a full on pup for the new to dog owners , very little skills prior to his rehoming with them. Good temperament but needing to know what was wanted by the owners. Cool and calm is the new Remy. Still a work in progress as he is still a young pup but he has our lifetime support to help through is learning growing and testing stages. Nice work guys and team Remy.
Remy was a full on pup for the new to dog owners , very little skills prior to his rehoming with them. Good temperament but needing to know what was wanted by the owners. Cool and calm is the new Remy. Still a work in progress as he is still a young pup but he has our lifetime support to help through is learning growing and testing stages. Nice work guys and team Remy.
1st February 2025 - Keith Mockett
Keith dealt with Barking, Chewing, Jumping up, Pulling, Puppy management
Keith explained everything clearly and in a way that my children could understand as well as me. My puppy can be very stubborn but even after only a few days I am seeing improvements in his behaviour, he is now chosing to rest in his crate most of the time instead of on the furniture, he is barking and jumping less, walks are a work in progress but I am getting longer spells where he walks beside me without pulling or trying to chase cars.
Trainer note from Keith
Thanks Carolyn. It's amazing what a bit of leadership does, particularly for a puppy. He's a big boy already so getting that walking under control is essential. You're making great progress. Well done, both of you! I'm looking for to the next session as per our Life of the Dog Support Guarantee.
Thanks Carolyn. It's amazing what a bit of leadership does, particularly for a puppy. He's a big boy already so getting that walking under control is essential. You're making great progress. Well done, both of you! I'm looking for to the next session as per our Life of the Dog Support Guarantee.
23rd January 2025 - Keith Mockett
Keith dealt with Barking, Chewing, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Puppy management, Separation anxiety
Keith is highly personable, reassuring and relatable. The methods and techniques he has shared are working and he explains the how and why of "talking dog". I like the idea of the ongoing support for any behavioural issues that might crop up later. Would recommend as it has given me peace of mind I was looking for in terms of nurturing good behaviour and curbing undesirable behaviour.
Trainer note from Keith
Thanks Cam. It's great to start early and get you all heading in the right direction. He's a gorgeous Golden Retriever puppy and finding his way in his home and the world. Your guidance will help him immensely to be a happy dog, and you all to be a happy family. I'm pleased to be helping. Looking forward to seeing his progress.
Thanks Cam. It's great to start early and get you all heading in the right direction. He's a gorgeous Golden Retriever puppy and finding his way in his home and the world. Your guidance will help him immensely to be a happy dog, and you all to be a happy family. I'm pleased to be helping. Looking forward to seeing his progress.
18th January 2025 - Keiko Ruwhiu
Keiko dealt with Barking, Jumping up, Pulling, Separation anxiety
I thought my first lesson was helpful and informative
I believe with consistency and patience, I will get the results I want.
Trainer note from Keiko
Thank you for taking time to leave a review Zion! I was very happy with the way Kayno (Border Collie cross 5 months old) responded to his first session. Keep up the good work!
Thank you for taking time to leave a review Zion! I was very happy with the way Kayno (Border Collie cross 5 months old) responded to his first session. Keep up the good work!
10th January 2025 - Mark Gall
Mark dealt with Puppy management
Mark met with us—and our new puppy—and introduced us to a simple, no-nonsense training system that works seamlessly for the entire family. He took the time to ensure we fully understood how to integrate the techniques into our daily routines, and he generously shared his extensive knowledge about all things dog-related. In just under two months, even in our busy household, we’ve seen remarkable progress.
Trainer note from Mark
Elizabeth and the family have special requirements regarding their pups training as they have young daughter with special needs and the family dog interaction needs to be correct to incorporate her needs. The family and the pup responded well and we'll do several sessions as Ra grows . Great 1st steps. Great job by the kids and the parents applying the training techniques
Elizabeth and the family have special requirements regarding their pups training as they have young daughter with special needs and the family dog interaction needs to be correct to incorporate her needs. The family and the pup responded well and we'll do several sessions as Ra grows . Great 1st steps. Great job by the kids and the parents applying the training techniques
7th January 2025 - Keiko Ruwhiu
Keiko dealt with Puppy management, Other
Very easy to get hold of and organise a day for Keiko to come and see us.
Explained everything really well, especially the why, which is so important.
Trainer note from Keiko
Thank you for taking time to leave a review Erica! I was very happy with the way Cash (Akita 8 months old) responded to the session. Keep up the good work! My help is always available for you and Cash 😊
Thank you for taking time to leave a review Erica! I was very happy with the way Cash (Akita 8 months old) responded to the session. Keep up the good work! My help is always available for you and Cash 😊
4th January 2025 - Mark Gall
Mark dealt with Aggression, Barking, Pulling, Recall
Mark was great and showed me some great things to try and help with Lottie. The hardest part is me remembering to always use what I have learnt. Lottie was great while Mark was alongside guiding me and we are slowly getting somewhere. Lottie still looks at me sometimes as if to say, nope I’m not but hoping with me keeping up my side of things that will improve also. Love that I have a life of the dog guarantee and that Mark will help out at anytime if I contact.
Trainer note from Mark
Lottie was a huge barker , anxious , reacting to noises and any visual of passers by. She is a Lochen x Cavaliar , very passively dominant and manipulating the owners attention . She responded very well on lesson day and with our tools and techniques she relaxed quite quickly to no barking at the door or passers by. An update and catch up in a couple of weeks will be great.
Lottie was a huge barker , anxious , reacting to noises and any visual of passers by. She is a Lochen x Cavaliar , very passively dominant and manipulating the owners attention . She responded very well on lesson day and with our tools and techniques she relaxed quite quickly to no barking at the door or passers by. An update and catch up in a couple of weeks will be great.
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.
11th December 2024 - Keith Mockett
Had bark busters around to help with Rosie's walking on lead, jumping,chewing. I know these are generally puppy traits but wanted to start enjoy having Rosie around.
Trainer note from Keith
There's a bit to work on with this Cocker Spaniel but she, and you will get there. She's a bit stubborn but you've already seen some progress and your consistency and persistence will pay off.
There's a bit to work on with this Cocker Spaniel but she, and you will get there. She's a bit stubborn but you've already seen some progress and your consistency and persistence will pay off.