Bark Busters Reviews and Customer Testimonials
23rd May 2020 - Mark Gall
We saw a massive change in Frankies behaviour after one session. We feel confident we can manage her fear of cars and car lunging in a kind way. Mark was great with the whole family, and our older dog too!
Trainer note from Mark
Frankie was scared of cars ,joggers, movement as she had her first couple of months in the quiet of lockdown, no traffic, not contact. Being a Border Collie she has a natural tendency to chase and herd, not good when its cars. She is a work in progress because she's very young but has proved she can refocus form the perceived threats and look and listen to her pawrents. Nice work team Frankie.
Frankie was scared of cars ,joggers, movement as she had her first couple of months in the quiet of lockdown, no traffic, not contact. Being a Border Collie she has a natural tendency to chase and herd, not good when its cars. She is a work in progress because she's very young but has proved she can refocus form the perceived threats and look and listen to her pawrents. Nice work team Frankie.
23rd May 2020 - Mark Gall
We saw a massive change in Frankies behaviour after one session. We feel confident we can manage her fear of cars and car lunging in a kind way. Mark was great with the whole family, and our older dog too!
Trainer note from Mark
Little 5mth Border Collie , fear aggressive to cars , as well as basic training. The owner had to carry her back from a walk because of her hyped state and car lunging. The lesson went well and the owners applied the techniques very well, huge improves in the 1st session. Next steps soon. Nice work guys.
Little 5mth Border Collie , fear aggressive to cars , as well as basic training. The owner had to carry her back from a walk because of her hyped state and car lunging. The lesson went well and the owners applied the techniques very well, huge improves in the 1st session. Next steps soon. Nice work guys.
20th May 2020 - Mark Gall
Fantastic training and having it in home made all the difference to explain to Mark areas within the house and section we needed help with. We have some thing to work on and then Mark will come back again to help us.
Trainer note from Mark
Little Hurley a Cavoodle, arrived at the owners home the day before lockdown, So at 5 mths now this little guy has had no formal training , no puppy school due to social contact restrictions. He's a great wee man and responded well and part of Bark Busters lifetime support guarantee . We will be continuing several sessions with Hurley as he progresses and responds to basic training. So far he's doing great. Fun fella and the owners are awesome.
Little Hurley a Cavoodle, arrived at the owners home the day before lockdown, So at 5 mths now this little guy has had no formal training , no puppy school due to social contact restrictions. He's a great wee man and responded well and part of Bark Busters lifetime support guarantee . We will be continuing several sessions with Hurley as he progresses and responds to basic training. So far he's doing great. Fun fella and the owners are awesome.
18th May 2020 - Keiko Ruwhiu
Keiko was very helpful with our two unruly dogs. She explained everything in depth and ensured we and the dogs understood what she was asking of us. Ivy and Arlo responded very quickly to her techniques and we saw an immediate improvement, we are sure they are going to improve in leaps and bounds with our perseverance and Keiko’s guidance throughout this journey. It just goes to show old habits are breakable and your dogs can become what you want them to be! I highly recommend Keiko and her training services, she is very friendly and knowledgeable, we can’t wait for our future sessions with her.
Trainer note from Keiko
Thank you! I was very happy with the way Ivy and Arlo responded to their first lesson. They needed clear rules and boundaries and understand who makes them. Keep up the good work!
Thank you! I was very happy with the way Ivy and Arlo responded to their first lesson. They needed clear rules and boundaries and understand who makes them. Keep up the good work!
18th May 2020 - Keiko Ruwhiu
My Twixie is a 5 year old Pekingese, he's very stubborn and ill-mannered. Keiko helped us stop his bad behaviour and turned him into a nice and well mannered dog. It's still work in progress but we started seeing great results from the first day.
Trainer note from Keiko
I was very happy with the way Twixie responded to his first lesson. Keep up the good work!
I was very happy with the way Twixie responded to his first lesson. Keep up the good work!
17th May 2020 - Mark Gall
Wow, what can I say? Emailing Bark Busters in desperation last night, but not expecting to hear from them for weeks, but within the hour I had a reply to my email. Mark was up in Nelson on a family trip till Monday and felt our situation was urgent and booked us in for 12pm today. He started training us and Lucy the minute he got to the top of our stairs. Amazing trainer, speaks clearly and can easily understand what he is saying. Within less than 5 minutes he had Lucy subdued and obeying commands. NO treats involved, just voice commands. Highly, highly recommend. Lifetime guarantee with follows by phone, video or in person anytime. Very quiet happy house. Thank you Mark.
17th May 2020 - Keiko Ruwhiu
Beau responded well in his first session with Keiko! Still a long way to go, but being able to have some control over his barking towards strangers is already a big milestone for us! Thank you so much! Looking forward to the future sessions with Keiko :)
Trainer note from Keiko
You are welcome! Beau was very confused about rules and boundaries and who made them. He responded to his first session very well. Keep up the good work!
You are welcome! Beau was very confused about rules and boundaries and who made them. He responded to his first session very well. Keep up the good work!
14th May 2020 - Keiko Ruwhiu
Keiko has literally saved us. Our little boy was a mega handful. Barked all day and night, never listened, jumped, pulled the lead, ate all day. You name it he did it... Best investment I've ever talked the hubby into... even he is super impressed. Can't thank you enough.
Trainer note from Keiko
You are welcome :) I was very happy with the way Louie responded to the sessions. Keep up the good work!
You are welcome :) I was very happy with the way Louie responded to the sessions. Keep up the good work!
7th May 2020 - Mark Gall
The change in Dougal after 1 lesson has been great. This morning remembered to let me go out the door first. Had to be reminded a couple of time on leaving the crate but was able to get 2 mths away before inviting him to leave the crate. His first walk around the yard with me was a little slow but got there in the end. His response with the neighbours has improved already. Very happy with that.
Thanks Mark. Looking for to the next lesson
Trainer note from Mark
Got the call from the West coast to help curb this cute barker , nipper snapper. Progressively over a while Dougal 2 1/4 yr old Westie had got more barky at neighbours and postie /couriers. To the point of bite without breaking skin. Time to adjust the adrenalin. This lesson was done from my office computer to their tablet during the NZ lockdown so another session is due soon but so far the improvement and owners new skills are being applied brilliantly. well done team Dougal.
Got the call from the West coast to help curb this cute barker , nipper snapper. Progressively over a while Dougal 2 1/4 yr old Westie had got more barky at neighbours and postie /couriers. To the point of bite without breaking skin. Time to adjust the adrenalin. This lesson was done from my office computer to their tablet during the NZ lockdown so another session is due soon but so far the improvement and owners new skills are being applied brilliantly. well done team Dougal.
28th April 2020 - Mark Gall
At the end of first lesson our Rottie was like a diff dog, I wouldn't have believed he could learn so fast. Next day 2 of our dogs ran towards the fence barking, said the magic word and they both stopped dead, they looked at me like "hang on were confused, what happened". Mark is a dog whisperer.
Trainer note from Mark
This big beautiful boy had aggression problems stemming from bad behaviour from intimidating show ring behaviour by other handlers and increasingly he became more anxious of that environment which also spilled over to home. His response and the owners to the techniques and application was great on the day , this was a virtual lesson via internet not a face to face lesson session and still the improvements were great. I'm looking forward to seeing the results after our second session.
This big beautiful boy had aggression problems stemming from bad behaviour from intimidating show ring behaviour by other handlers and increasingly he became more anxious of that environment which also spilled over to home. His response and the owners to the techniques and application was great on the day , this was a virtual lesson via internet not a face to face lesson session and still the improvements were great. I'm looking forward to seeing the results after our second session.
17th April 2020 - Keiko Ruwhiu
Great first couple of training sessions with Keiko. We have done both online due to the lockdown and both have worked really well. Koda who is 4 months old is enjoying learning new techniques.
Trainer note from Keiko
I was very happy with the way Koda responded to the sessions even they were done remotely. I am really looking forward to meeting you and work with Koda in person soon. Keep up the good work!
I was very happy with the way Koda responded to the sessions even they were done remotely. I am really looking forward to meeting you and work with Koda in person soon. Keep up the good work!
10th April 2020 - Mark Gall
Had an incredible first virtual training session with Mark! Porter (5 month old golden retriever) responded very well to the advice and tips given, and we can't wait to see how he progesses further! Thanks Mark!
