Bark Busters Reviews and Customer Testimonials
7th February 2024 - Keiko Ruwhiu
I am very happy to having training with Keiko. Her knowledge is amazing and make me more confident. Looking forward to step up with Keiko.
Trainer note from Keiko
Thank you Yoori-san! Poppy (16 weeks old Dachshund) needed you to understand how dogs see the world and behave a little better 😊 I was very happy with the way she responded to her first session. Keep up the good work! My help is always available for you and Poppy.
Thank you Yoori-san! Poppy (16 weeks old Dachshund) needed you to understand how dogs see the world and behave a little better 😊 I was very happy with the way she responded to her first session. Keep up the good work! My help is always available for you and Poppy.
7th February 2024 - Keiko Ruwhiu
Keiko is FANTASTIC! From the moment Keiko arrived, the training started. We could no believe the response we had from our dog who is 10 years old. Keiko's explanations make complete sense. Absolutely and utterly well worth every penny spent and highly recommend.
Trainer note from Keiko
Thank you for taking time to leave a review Renee! Sydney (10 years old Ridgeback cross) was confused about the rules and boundaries. Now she has leaders who understand her better and correct her unwanted behaviours. Keep up the good work! My help is always available for you 😊
Thank you for taking time to leave a review Renee! Sydney (10 years old Ridgeback cross) was confused about the rules and boundaries. Now she has leaders who understand her better and correct her unwanted behaviours. Keep up the good work! My help is always available for you 😊
1st February 2024 - Mark Gall
Great to meet Mark and get help with our boy. Am so excited how things went in such a small amount of time - things can only get better from here.
Trainer note from Mark
Floyd is a 2.5 yr Boxer , lovely lad I've nick named lover boy. Although called in for aggression , pulling and barking ,he's really just anxious and scared. He was very harsh at the front door visitors and other dogs dure to fear aggression and being in charge ( or so he assumed) didn't help. After just 30min of working through off lead focus s exercises in the house it was clear he needed guidance by mum and her take charge. And that's when mr lover boy shone through. Still more work to go with dog reactiveness due to being attacked but certainly huge improves with in the lesson all implemented by the owners. Great work mum and Mr Floyd aka lover boy.
Floyd is a 2.5 yr Boxer , lovely lad I've nick named lover boy. Although called in for aggression , pulling and barking ,he's really just anxious and scared. He was very harsh at the front door visitors and other dogs dure to fear aggression and being in charge ( or so he assumed) didn't help. After just 30min of working through off lead focus s exercises in the house it was clear he needed guidance by mum and her take charge. And that's when mr lover boy shone through. Still more work to go with dog reactiveness due to being attacked but certainly huge improves with in the lesson all implemented by the owners. Great work mum and Mr Floyd aka lover boy.
29th January 2024 - Keith Mockett
Just wanted to give you a quick update and say a massive thanks!
Dug has now slept through the night 3 days in a row.
No longer jumping on the couch unless invited.
Responding to level 1 (sometimes needs lvl 2) if he looks like he’s going to chase one of the cats. So the cats are becoming more confident around him.
The biggy, did some lead training yesterday and took him for a walk this morning. My aim was just to have a walk and use the command and tug if he started pulling. OMG! Best walk ever.
Thank you so much. I cannot believe the immediate results and the benefits of your training are strengthening our bond.
Trainer note from Keith
Thanks Helen, you made my day! You and Dug, and the cats, are already benefitting from your clear communication and leadership. Being consistent and persistent is the key. He's well on the way from being a puppy to being the dog you want him to be. And you're well on the way to being the leader he needs. Fantastic!
Thanks Helen, you made my day! You and Dug, and the cats, are already benefitting from your clear communication and leadership. Being consistent and persistent is the key. He's well on the way from being a puppy to being the dog you want him to be. And you're well on the way to being the leader he needs. Fantastic!
24th January 2024 - Mark Gall
Clear communication, felt comfortable asking questions, fantastic knowledge, punctual and reliable. Within the first session our puppy has been taught valuable obedience skills
Trainer note from Mark
Young couple , new house , new puppy . Great little soft natured Boxer but does need guidance as the owners aren't totally familiar with bringing up puppies . Work in progress as expected but little Datsun is already picking up the communication the owners are applying. Nice job guys . See you soon for 2nd session.
Young couple , new house , new puppy . Great little soft natured Boxer but does need guidance as the owners aren't totally familiar with bringing up puppies . Work in progress as expected but little Datsun is already picking up the communication the owners are applying. Nice job guys . See you soon for 2nd session.
21st January 2024 - Mark Gall
Very helpful and I feel that I will find Mark good to work with. Covered a lot of ground. Quite tiring, mentally and physically for both of us. Pansy and I will both have to work hard for some time to achieve results. I will need some support, maybe more than others more active. I am thinking about a programme for the next months.
Trainer note from Mark
This is a special case , 88 year old lady and a very pushy but lovely 5 yr old Shihtzu x Maltese. rushes to greet guests, Pulls, barks , recall not good, dog reactive to one dog in the retirement village. A work in progress and we are taking small slow steps at the owners pace so haven't got to the aggression issues yet. Hence not all problems were covered in the first lesson. The dog responded well considering it's been in charge for many years but progress is happening. And practice will be required. Receipt and guarantee haven't been written up yet and review was done one day after our first session on the first of many lessons.
This is a special case , 88 year old lady and a very pushy but lovely 5 yr old Shihtzu x Maltese. rushes to greet guests, Pulls, barks , recall not good, dog reactive to one dog in the retirement village. A work in progress and we are taking small slow steps at the owners pace so haven't got to the aggression issues yet. Hence not all problems were covered in the first lesson. The dog responded well considering it's been in charge for many years but progress is happening. And practice will be required. Receipt and guarantee haven't been written up yet and review was done one day after our first session on the first of many lessons.
18th January 2024 - Mark Gall
Ghost Staffy and Hank Boxer had issues on different end of the scale, Ghost was high adrenaline and a jumper who loves people and Hank didn't like men and would be scared. Mark explained clearly what was happening with each dog and the best way to teach them. In just a few days we have seen a huge change in both dogs.
Trainer note from Mark
As Kirsten has indicated these two lovely dogs are chalk and cheese in temperament and application. Ghost is such a lover boy he can't contain himself with people. And Hank busy hiding away from the same people. Both the dogs and the owners applied the techniques shown to communicate really well with both dogs even though the problems where so different. I'll expect two pretty relaxed dogs on my next visit , Still works in progress though as dogs need guidance to know exactly what to do. Great work to the boys and great work too Kirsten.
As Kirsten has indicated these two lovely dogs are chalk and cheese in temperament and application. Ghost is such a lover boy he can't contain himself with people. And Hank busy hiding away from the same people. Both the dogs and the owners applied the techniques shown to communicate really well with both dogs even though the problems where so different. I'll expect two pretty relaxed dogs on my next visit , Still works in progress though as dogs need guidance to know exactly what to do. Great work to the boys and great work too Kirsten.
15th January 2024 - Mark Gall
Mark dealt with Aggression, Pulling, Sibling rivalry
Mark was very informative and helpful. We had nearly immediate changes with Marley.
Trainer note from Mark
Little Marley is a young Border Collie. lovely temperament but reactive to dogs and big barker at the door also pulls and forgets to respond to his name. He responded well in our first lesson teaching the owners to communicate in a way he can relate too. Still a work in progress and a second visit soon will help clarify and adjust what's not quite there yet. Nice job Marley and Pawrents.
Little Marley is a young Border Collie. lovely temperament but reactive to dogs and big barker at the door also pulls and forgets to respond to his name. He responded well in our first lesson teaching the owners to communicate in a way he can relate too. Still a work in progress and a second visit soon will help clarify and adjust what's not quite there yet. Nice job Marley and Pawrents.
15th January 2024 - Keiko Ruwhiu
Keiko dealt with Barking, Pulling, Recall, Sibling rivalry
The session was very informative and clear as to what was required from my husband and I with regards to the training of our dog. A definite improvement from the start which can only become better as we progress with training.
Trainer note from Keiko
Thank you Beverley for taking the time to leave a review, I was very happy how Dexter (3.5 Years old Dachshund cross) responded to his first session. Keep up the good work! My help is always available for you and Dexter😊
Thank you Beverley for taking the time to leave a review, I was very happy how Dexter (3.5 Years old Dachshund cross) responded to his first session. Keep up the good work! My help is always available for you and Dexter😊
14th January 2024 - Mark Gall
Mark dealt with Aggression, Barking, Pulling, Recall, Separation anxiety, Sibling rivalry
The training definitely exceeded our expectations. Still a long way to go with barking at cars and door knocks, however recall to his bed and in general has improved greatly and also walking on the lead. Trying to practise daily which you can see a difference when consistent. Red has had a traumatic past and has triggers towards aggression which we are now able to see before things escalate and with the use of the dog commands he is learning to reset. It was the best thing we did getting help.
Trainer note from Mark
Certainly a serious issue to deal with as Red a 10 yr old Red heeler who has had a bad upbringing and most probably some physical abuse hence his fear aggression when voices got loud or activity got high . He focussed on defending his new mum against the hubby , to point of biting. After the lesson he was certainly much better behaved but also the need to work slowly and carefully at the level Red can handle to desensitize to high adrenaline stimulus. I'll be keen to take further steps in teaching the owners to understand him and work him through his fears. Awesome job guys.
Certainly a serious issue to deal with as Red a 10 yr old Red heeler who has had a bad upbringing and most probably some physical abuse hence his fear aggression when voices got loud or activity got high . He focussed on defending his new mum against the hubby , to point of biting. After the lesson he was certainly much better behaved but also the need to work slowly and carefully at the level Red can handle to desensitize to high adrenaline stimulus. I'll be keen to take further steps in teaching the owners to understand him and work him through his fears. Awesome job guys.
7th January 2024 - Mark Gall
Mark dealt with Aggression, Barking, Recall, Sibling rivalry, Other
Mark Gall was amazing and he had Us & Bella doing things that she wouldn't do before and now she walks beside me and a lot more less reactive to door knocks , unknown visitors . I would highly recommend him and a big thank you Mark for your help with Bella.
Trainer note from Mark
Bella is a boxer who has possibly had abuse prior to the current owners rehoming her . She was reactive to men and especially caps ,hoodies ,dark clothing etc. Barker at the door and lunge at guests. Both herself and the owners did very well and soon after applying the programming exercises she settled to the point of pats and no barks at unknown visitors. As it happens during the lesson some visitors she didn't know arrived. Well done team Bella the Boxer
Bella is a boxer who has possibly had abuse prior to the current owners rehoming her . She was reactive to men and especially caps ,hoodies ,dark clothing etc. Barker at the door and lunge at guests. Both herself and the owners did very well and soon after applying the programming exercises she settled to the point of pats and no barks at unknown visitors. As it happens during the lesson some visitors she didn't know arrived. Well done team Bella the Boxer
6th January 2024 - Keiko Ruwhiu
Keiko dealt with Barking, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall, Sibling rivalry
From the moment Keiko stepped into our home, her professionalism and passion for what she does were evident. She dedicated time to observe the behavior of our 2-year-old Pomeranian, Biscuit, understanding her unique personality, and tailored her approach to address our specific concerns. Her deep knowledge and expertise in canine behavior were truly impressive.
During our first session, Keiko provided clear instructions and practical techniques that were easy to follow. What amazed us the most was witnessing the immediate positive response from Biscuit. The transformation in her behavior was remarkable.
Additionally, Keiko shared valuable insights on understanding Biscuit's cues, creating a stronger bond between us. She not only addressed the issues at hand but also empowered us with the knowledge to continue the training on our own.
We can't thank Keiko enough for her dedication, patience, and expertise. Her positive and encouraging demeanor made the entire training experience enjoyable and effective. My only regret was not contacting her sooner!
Trainer note from Keiko
Thank you for taking time to leave a review Cherie! Biscuit (2 years old Pomeranian) responded to her first session really well. She needed to understand there are rules, boundaries and most importantly who makes them. She was happy for you to take the leadership! Keep up the good work! My help is always available for you and Biscuit 😊
Thank you for taking time to leave a review Cherie! Biscuit (2 years old Pomeranian) responded to her first session really well. She needed to understand there are rules, boundaries and most importantly who makes them. She was happy for you to take the leadership! Keep up the good work! My help is always available for you and Biscuit 😊