Bark Busters Reviews and Customer Testimonials
23rd March 2023 - Mark Gall
Mark dealt with Aggression, Barking, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall
Thank you Mark. Although we’re still a work in progress, your knowledge and help with Bear has been great. In only a few days we have some control inside already.
Trainer note from Mark
Little Bear is a huge attitude 1yr old Jack Russell. Aggression when being put in his kennel and food resource guarading are the main problems but barking ,jumping ,pulling and recall are too. In charge of most of the house. He showed good improvement on the day and the owners applied the skills well but is definately a work in progress. Time and consistency will work .Small steps for mankind , big leaps towards an amiable dog. Great job guys and Bear.
Little Bear is a huge attitude 1yr old Jack Russell. Aggression when being put in his kennel and food resource guarading are the main problems but barking ,jumping ,pulling and recall are too. In charge of most of the house. He showed good improvement on the day and the owners applied the skills well but is definately a work in progress. Time and consistency will work .Small steps for mankind , big leaps towards an amiable dog. Great job guys and Bear.
22nd March 2023 - Mark Gall
Mark dealt with Aggression, Barking, Pulling
Absolutely amazing session, great basic information and instructions. Feel confident working through the tasks each day. Literally saw results in the training session which have carried on since.
Trainer note from Mark
Nimbus is a GSD x Husky x Collie. Very active and far too clever. Major issue was Barking pulling and dog aggression. Great work buy the owners ,taking onboard a new way of communicating with Nimbus who showed he can do the things asked. Nice job guys. Chat soon with an update.
Nimbus is a GSD x Husky x Collie. Very active and far too clever. Major issue was Barking pulling and dog aggression. Great work buy the owners ,taking onboard a new way of communicating with Nimbus who showed he can do the things asked. Nice job guys. Chat soon with an update.
22nd March 2023 - Mark Gall
Mark dealt with Barking, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall
An excellent investment. Charlie changed and is now quieter and able to be controlled much easier. She walks well, trotting along at my left heel instead of pulling at the lead.
Trainer note from Mark
Hi Kay. Great work you've achieved in a short time. Certainly little Charlie was in charge but also very anxious of the responsibility and the dog fear will be a work in progress. Awesome shes responding as the Shihtzu's can be quite head strong. Remember cool and calm in control. Any problems or questions just call me.
Hi Kay. Great work you've achieved in a short time. Certainly little Charlie was in charge but also very anxious of the responsibility and the dog fear will be a work in progress. Awesome shes responding as the Shihtzu's can be quite head strong. Remember cool and calm in control. Any problems or questions just call me.
21st March 2023 - Keiko Ruwhiu
Keiko dealt with Barking, Pulling
Keiko was amazing from the moment she stepped in the door! Really informative and explained everything really well. Excellent session and looking forward to the next one!
19th March 2023 - Keiko Ruwhiu
Keiko dealt with Barking, Jumping up, Pulling, Sibling rivalry
I immediately started seeing change with my dog Nam’s with this training method and I now have a better understanding about dogs.
I know with time and consistency I will see results. I highly recommend Bark Busters and training with Keiko. Keiko is very professional and straightforward.
One thing I like most of all is this training method is safe and simple yet so very effective.
16th March 2023 - Mark Gall
Mark dealt with Barking, Chewing, Digging, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Recall, Separation anxiety
Mark was fantastic with his demonstrations. We were amazed that we had such control over the Puppas within minutes of first meeting them.
The exercises were all simple and very logical but it was great that Mark provided rationale behind each as well as it's easier to do something different if we know the reasons why it works.
Our puppas have changed a lot already.
We have a little way to go with some things but there is definitely a huge change ready
Trainer note from Mark
Both dogs were extremely excitable and way over the top with barking , the reason for their enquiry to start with. Both dogs and owners responded well and improvements were obvious on the first lesson . Well done mums and we'll set up another checkup and revisit soon.
Both dogs were extremely excitable and way over the top with barking , the reason for their enquiry to start with. Both dogs and owners responded well and improvements were obvious on the first lesson . Well done mums and we'll set up another checkup and revisit soon.
15th March 2023 - Keiko Ruwhiu
Keiko dealt with Hyperactivity, Puppy management, Other
When I got a new puppy, I contacted Keiko, who I had used with my older two dogs a few years ago. She was again absolutely brilliant, Zephyr (the puppy) responded well to her training. But she picked up a potential hearing problem - it turned out Zephyr was born without a right ear drum, so definitely struggled to hear.
Keiko worked with me on strategies to deal with a deaf dog, how to use body language rather than words, so he can better understand what I want from him. She also assisted with leash training, Zephyr is a 30 kg boofhead Blue American Staff, so powerful!!
After half an hour, he was walking much better on a leash and I had much better control.
Keiko has been responsive to all my questions and explains things in a way even I can get. She is patient with people (and amazing with dogs too) which I need because my hand eye co-ordination is not the best, sometimes neither is my listening.
I couldn't recommend Bark Busters more and am very pleased that Keiko could make time to help with little Zephyr. I also love that I know Keiko is a phone call away for the next time I have problems with my dogs.
Thanks Keiko (and Bark Busters). love Zephyr, Zombie and Duke
11th March 2023 - Mark Gall
Mark dealt with Aggression, Barking, Chewing, Pulling, Recall
Thank you Mark for your skill and understanding ,we thought Stanley was a good dog but what we have now is an awesome dog ,Stanley is now so much more relaxed and so are we.
Well worth the investment
Trainer note from Mark
Stanley was a dog who hadn't had any previous training by previous owners , lovely temperament but no educational skills. Didn't know anything really. He was boisterous and hard to refocus or walk . He responded well as did the owners and great progress in a short time. Well done Stanleys clan. I look forward to our revisit catch up soon
Stanley was a dog who hadn't had any previous training by previous owners , lovely temperament but no educational skills. Didn't know anything really. He was boisterous and hard to refocus or walk . He responded well as did the owners and great progress in a short time. Well done Stanleys clan. I look forward to our revisit catch up soon
10th March 2023 - Keith Mockett
Keith dealt with Barking, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall
Extremely helpful, great techniques to help with issues.
Trainer note from Keith
Thanks Carol. I'm sure that Flynn will respond to you all being consistent and persistent. I look forward to seeing progress.
Thanks Carol. I'm sure that Flynn will respond to you all being consistent and persistent. I look forward to seeing progress.
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.
2nd March 2023 - Keith Mockett
We've had a problem with our friendly, kindly granddog Archie who is three years old (border collie, lab, huntaway). His only fault is that he rushes at visitors while barking a ferocious huntaway warning.
Keith was quick to the rescue, arranging a session that took place a few days after our initial phone chat. It was a great help having Keith explain Archie's behaviour, how he's acting instinctively to protect us and that he needs to know that barking is not OK, that we have the situation under control so he doesn't need to overreact. He showed us how to practice a series of voice signals, followed by a command, then praise (no treats). This method will change his behaviour as long as we practice, practice, practice with Archie.
Keith was friendly and very clear in outlining the instructions we need to follow. There was plenty of time to ask questions and practice the method. Archie responded very well in the session. It surprised us how quickly he learned. We feel much more confident now that we know what to do and have a clear plan to follow.
The method has already made a difference to Archie. He's calmer and toning down his excessive (to us) reaction to guests. We're not there yet, but well on the way.
Many thanks Keith
from Archie's human pack, Marie, Owen, Alexis and Elisha
Trainer note from Keith
Thanks Marie. As you say practice, practice, practice....well, train, train, train actually. He's already enjoying the new regime, he's calmer. It was a pleasure and I look forward to further progress reports. Go well!!
Thanks Marie. As you say practice, practice, practice....well, train, train, train actually. He's already enjoying the new regime, he's calmer. It was a pleasure and I look forward to further progress reports. Go well!!
26th February 2023 - Mark Gall
Mark dealt with Jumping up, Pulling, Puppy management, Recall
Thank you so much Mark for coming to see us in regards to Marley. We have taken in so much information and, there is already a big difference in Marley and our house. We highly recommend Mark for any dog training and advice. Thanks again.
Trainer note from Mark
Thanks for the testimonial. Much appreciated. Labradors can be quite over the top when young with their jumping ,pawing ,pulling etc as well as the play games to be in charge stuff and at 6mths old Marley is a toddler turning teen very quickly, and certainly a great temperament and you noted can respond well when we speakdog instead of human. Keep up the grand work and I'll see you with a revisit soon. Awesome job guys.
Thanks for the testimonial. Much appreciated. Labradors can be quite over the top when young with their jumping ,pawing ,pulling etc as well as the play games to be in charge stuff and at 6mths old Marley is a toddler turning teen very quickly, and certainly a great temperament and you noted can respond well when we speakdog instead of human. Keep up the grand work and I'll see you with a revisit soon. Awesome job guys.