Bark Busters Reviews and Customer Testimonials
6th June 2018 - Keiko Ruwhiu
The training was amazing, Keiko our trainer gave us a better understanding of our dogs and brilliant techniques. With just 5 minutes into the training our dogs responded to the techniques quickly much to our surprise. Just over 2 years we have raised our dogs with no training what so ever and we would of never thought we could accomplish what we did with only just one lesson. Our dogs are a lot more calmer, they don’t bark, have learned to sit and have stopped jumping up. Extremely happy with everything we have learned so far and we are definitely looking forward to our next lesson. Thank you again Keiko and the Bark Busters team.
Trainer note from Keiko
I was very happy with the way Brutus (Pit Bull cross 3 year old) and Blackie (Boxer Rotty cross 3 year old) responded to the training. They needed clear rules and boundaries. Once they are clear both boys were more than happy to follow them. Good job! Keep up the good work!
I was very happy with the way Brutus (Pit Bull cross 3 year old) and Blackie (Boxer Rotty cross 3 year old) responded to the training. They needed clear rules and boundaries. Once they are clear both boys were more than happy to follow them. Good job! Keep up the good work!
3rd June 2018 - Mark Gall
A simple and easy way to understand how a dog operates.
Stanley was focussing and listening to me with in a very short time and not pulling on the lead, not rushing the doors, sitting and waiting, he wasn't scared of the world ,was looking around ,checking things out which was not what he was like before.
He would react to anything and try to run away from it including the paddock which we run them in, I could even get him into that paddock at the first attempt to enjoy the space.
There was no pressure on the dog or myself which made it easier to get the message across.
We had thunderstorms that night and with the natural relaxants and Marks Bark Busters techniques Stanley was not worried about them. Still not enjoying them but much less stressed.
Trainer note from Mark
Stanley is a rehome dog for the owners but was extremely worried about life as he'd no training and never been out of his yard , possibly tied up most of the time. A beautiful bull breed cross with a soft nature. He really didn't know what to do. Fantastic response and committed owners . Awesome work
Stanley is a rehome dog for the owners but was extremely worried about life as he'd no training and never been out of his yard , possibly tied up most of the time. A beautiful bull breed cross with a soft nature. He really didn't know what to do. Fantastic response and committed owners . Awesome work
2nd June 2018 - Mark Gall
I found the training very helpful. It was clear and concise and sensible. It definitely fitted what we needed. It was great to have some pre reading. And I am really pleased we have written notes as well as info sheets. I also really like the home training schedule I find this helpful as I like to have lists to follow. Having Mark come to our house was great.
Trainer note from Mark
Lovely dog but has been in charge for a little while ,a 6 mth Schnauzer and a new baby in the house changes the dynamic as well. She barked and pulled and rushed the door, also recall is an issue, even more so with a baby on board. She'll be a work in progress as most young dogs are but responded during the lesson. lead work she's a challenge with but has been let do her thing until now. Nice effort guys.
Lovely dog but has been in charge for a little while ,a 6 mth Schnauzer and a new baby in the house changes the dynamic as well. She barked and pulled and rushed the door, also recall is an issue, even more so with a baby on board. She'll be a work in progress as most young dogs are but responded during the lesson. lead work she's a challenge with but has been let do her thing until now. Nice effort guys.
31st May 2018 - Keiko Ruwhiu
We really enjoyed our session with Keiko. She was able to positively alter some of the bad habitual behaviour we had inadvertently allowed to develop for our puppy. It was great to be given one-on-one training in our surroundings to help us to help our puppy in a positive, holistic manner.
Trainer note from Keiko
I was very pleased the way Pebbles (5 months old Chihuahua Poodle cross) responded to the training. Pebbles is a very shy girl so take the steps slowly and be consistent. Keep up the good work!
I was very pleased the way Pebbles (5 months old Chihuahua Poodle cross) responded to the training. Pebbles is a very shy girl so take the steps slowly and be consistent. Keep up the good work!
28th May 2018 - Keiko Ruwhiu
Wonderful! Keiko explained her methods in a way that was easy to understand and achieve, we had a shared goal and I knew exactly what I needed to practice in order to improve my dog's behaviour. It was also a very quick fix where paying attention to the small things made the more challenging behaviours disappear.
Trainer note from Keiko
Milo (Labrador 4 year old) responded to the training very well. He stopped barking at the fence very quickly. Milo and his mum are A+ students! Great Job :)
Milo (Labrador 4 year old) responded to the training very well. He stopped barking at the fence very quickly. Milo and his mum are A+ students! Great Job :)
25th May 2018 - Mark Gall
Excellent practical lessons and tips which is already helping (after only a couple of hours).
A very in charge dog with barking issues.
Trainer note from Mark
The lesson was with the family and one of the children so the consistency will be there and Lola a one year old Staffy with Fear issues showed focus skills not seen by the owners before. Nice work guys.
The lesson was with the family and one of the children so the consistency will be there and Lola a one year old Staffy with Fear issues showed focus skills not seen by the owners before. Nice work guys.
21st May 2018 - Keiko Ruwhiu
The training has been very helpful. Storm has been responding well to my commands and listens to corrections. I feel as if my energetic dog has finally learned how to settle down and now listens and obeys my commands.
Trainer note from Keiko
I was very happy with the progress Storm (14 month old Husky) made. Consistency is the key. Keep up the good work!
I was very happy with the progress Storm (14 month old Husky) made. Consistency is the key. Keep up the good work!
20th May 2018 - Keiko Ruwhiu
Keiko is so knowledgeable about "speaking dog" and she has taught me to communicate to Humphrey in a way that he will listen. He's able to walk on a lead now without pulling and now the main thing we are working on is his recall. Thank you so much, Keiko, I can see Humphrey doing much better each day.
Trainer note from Keiko
I was very pleased the way Humphrey (18 month old Labradoodle) responded to the lesson. He did very well. He is still a young boy so be patient and keep up the good work! :)
I was very pleased the way Humphrey (18 month old Labradoodle) responded to the lesson. He did very well. He is still a young boy so be patient and keep up the good work! :)
20th May 2018 - Keiko Ruwhiu
We are very impressed with the knowledge and skills Keiko has taught us so far. She was great with Déja and the methods she taught us have already changed the behaviours we called Bark Busters for. I wish we had found Keiko and Bark Busters sooner - highly recommend!!!!
Trainer note from Keiko
I was very pleased to see Deja (8 month old Staffy Chihuahua cross) responded to the lesson. She did very well. She is determine to please you. Keep up the good work! Deja can only get better with your patience and consistency :)
I was very pleased to see Deja (8 month old Staffy Chihuahua cross) responded to the lesson. She did very well. She is determine to please you. Keep up the good work! Deja can only get better with your patience and consistency :)
12th May 2018 - Mark Gall
I was amazed how quickly Mark identified the underlaying causes & problems we were having with Becky. I have had dogs for nearly 50 years & I realized that I still had much to learn. The changes I have noticed in Becky's behaviour within just a few hours of implementing Mark's recommendations have been quite astounding.
Trainer note from Mark
Becky is a Lakeland terrier and pushy with it. nice temperament just a bit in charge. She and the owners, active older folk, responded well and applied the process with almost instant results. Still need to keep up the focus work but great so far. Well done guys.
Becky is a Lakeland terrier and pushy with it. nice temperament just a bit in charge. She and the owners, active older folk, responded well and applied the process with almost instant results. Still need to keep up the focus work but great so far. Well done guys.
9th May 2018 - Keiko Ruwhiu
Keiko was very helpful. While it was a lot of information, it did give a clearer picture of my dogs behavior. I was especially surprised when I could touch Tomas' blanket the first time, he has always growled and been possessive of it.
Tomas' barking at the front door was also quickly remedied.
Trainer note from Keiko
That is great! I was very please with the way Tomas (1 year old Shih Tzu x) responded to the lesson. He just wants to do the right thing but he was confused before the lesson. Happy dog, happy owner! Keep up the good work!
That is great! I was very please with the way Tomas (1 year old Shih Tzu x) responded to the lesson. He just wants to do the right thing but he was confused before the lesson. Happy dog, happy owner! Keep up the good work!
9th May 2018 - Mark Gall
We were given some really good non aggressive positive ways to deal with the issues we were having,
a dog who was definitely in charge and a barker, Started chasing cars etc.