Bark Busters Reviews and Customer Testimonials
18th March 2018 - Mark Gall
Mark came a week ago and we immediately saw improvements in Bensons behaviour as we changed the way we managed him. We had guests to the house on Saturday. We are usually concerned for their safety, but to our amazement instead of barking and chaos at the door he went to his basket when asked and sat quietly. He remained there most of the morning even after being told he could leave. At one stage his snoring could be heard by everyone around the table ðŸ˜
18th March 2018 - Mark Gall
Mark came a week ago and we immediately saw improvements in Bensons behaviour as we changed the way we managed him. We had guests to the house on Saturday. We are usually concerned for their safety, but to our amazement instead of barking and chaos at the door he went to his basket when asked and sat quietly. He remained there most of the morning even after being told he could leave. At one stage his snoring could be heard by everyone around the table ðŸ˜
Trainer note from Mark
Benson is a Spaniel on the edge, nervous of visitors and had got nippy and aggressive toward them and the door. major barker at most things. He responded very well to the owners application of our training focus work and also to the barking and door answering process. Great to hear such a fantastic result after only a week. Awesome work Ladies and Benson. Keep up the good progress.
Benson is a Spaniel on the edge, nervous of visitors and had got nippy and aggressive toward them and the door. major barker at most things. He responded very well to the owners application of our training focus work and also to the barking and door answering process. Great to hear such a fantastic result after only a week. Awesome work Ladies and Benson. Keep up the good progress.
16th March 2018 - Mark Gall
The technique was easy to follow, we noticed Monty was calmer and following commands almost immediately.
Using the BAH word has been a game changer.
We both felt engaged and the time flew by.
Trainer note from Mark
Monty is a lovely dog but so in charge, was barking at any passers by and not focussing on commands. He responded well once the programming exercises started to refocus his on a mission brain. Great work by the owners to take on board a new way of communicating with Monty.
Monty is a lovely dog but so in charge, was barking at any passers by and not focussing on commands. He responded well once the programming exercises started to refocus his on a mission brain. Great work by the owners to take on board a new way of communicating with Monty.
16th March 2018 - Mark Gall
Mark gave me and my dog Cooper great tips and training.An improvements were seen in short time. Excellent program and advise on food choices to grain free making a huge difference.
Trainer note from Mark
Cooper is a 4 year old lab who acted like a 6mth old, absolutely hyper most of the time people are around him and just leaps , barks , physically played constantly with very little focus ability. Was extremely hard to walk or even get to do anything. The lessen was only in the small yard and driveway because his focus ability was so small but even so changes could be seen . I'm really looking forward to seeing him is a few weeks for an update. Great determination by the owner who could easily have given up on him.
Cooper is a 4 year old lab who acted like a 6mth old, absolutely hyper most of the time people are around him and just leaps , barks , physically played constantly with very little focus ability. Was extremely hard to walk or even get to do anything. The lessen was only in the small yard and driveway because his focus ability was so small but even so changes could be seen . I'm really looking forward to seeing him is a few weeks for an update. Great determination by the owner who could easily have given up on him.
15th March 2018 - Mark Gall
It was such a relief to see Mark arriving as I had been dealing with a barking problem with Molly since before Christmas and had had neighbour /council complaints.
Also in mid December I had fallen and broken my little finger in a number of places and had been in plaster and a splint for five weeks - meaning I couldn't take Molly out for walks either.And she had become really naughty !!!
She was absolutely fine with Mark - no big barks or nipping and he proceeded to tell me how I could train her with the aid the Bah word,and claps.
No treats as happened at dog obedience !!!
Molly has been a different dog both yesterday and today.
She is quiet but playful, great on her walks, still very dubious about the big buses and trucks - but not retreating when we watch them from the corner.
I felt like crying for joy at the end of the lesson yesterday - she is a changed girl.
Trainer note from Mark
The owner of Molly is a lovely mature lady who was definitely struggling with this young Jack Russell who has various fear issues but essentially just wanted a lead dog. That's what the owner now is in the nicest possible way with losing the great affection they have. Brilliant result and a beautiful pair together.
The owner of Molly is a lovely mature lady who was definitely struggling with this young Jack Russell who has various fear issues but essentially just wanted a lead dog. That's what the owner now is in the nicest possible way with losing the great affection they have. Brilliant result and a beautiful pair together.
13th March 2018 - Keiko Ruwhiu
It is an amazing experience. We have had dogs before for many years. This is the first time we had a German Shepard - She is unique.
We have had training with German Shepard club and some personal trainers, and were never satisfied.
Then comes Keiko with her unique technique and training to us - we are blown away (also Arya...)
We are happy all are going well with us consequent to this training.
Trainer note from Keiko
Arya (German Shepherd 2 years old) had come a long way. She stopped barking and jumping up when visitors arrive and come when she is called. The owners are very determine to help her to behave better and doing a great work! Happy dog = Happy family. Keep up the good work!
Arya (German Shepherd 2 years old) had come a long way. She stopped barking and jumping up when visitors arrive and come when she is called. The owners are very determine to help her to behave better and doing a great work! Happy dog = Happy family. Keep up the good work!
12th March 2018 - Keiko Ruwhiu
Through a very simple approach, all fell in to place, both for us and for Izzy.
Trainer note from Keiko
Izzy (10 month old Pit Bull cross) is such a sweet girl but can be stubborn. She was pulling lead when walking and only came when she wanted to. Izzy responded to the training very well. Keep up the good work!
Izzy (10 month old Pit Bull cross) is such a sweet girl but can be stubborn. She was pulling lead when walking and only came when she wanted to. Izzy responded to the training very well. Keep up the good work!
11th March 2018 - Keiko Ruwhiu
Balto has come a long way since we called Keiko in she has helped us a great deal teaching us the correct way to teach Balto. We still have a few more things to practice but we are going to get there with Keiko's help
Trainer note from Keiko
Yes, Balto (German Shepherd 10 months old) has come a long way. He was quite confused of the rules and boundaries. Once you set them clear he was happy to follow. I am very pleased with his progress. Keep up the good work!
Yes, Balto (German Shepherd 10 months old) has come a long way. He was quite confused of the rules and boundaries. Once you set them clear he was happy to follow. I am very pleased with his progress. Keep up the good work!
8th March 2018 - Keiko Ruwhiu
Excellent advice and support. Everything Keiko suggested worked and is easy to follow.
Trainer note from Keiko
Cooper (7 month old Labrador Staffy cross) was a shy puppy when he joined Bark Busters three months ago. But all the time and effort the owners put in he is much more confident and behaving so much better. I was very please to see his progress but he is still a young dog so keep up the good work!
Cooper (7 month old Labrador Staffy cross) was a shy puppy when he joined Bark Busters three months ago. But all the time and effort the owners put in he is much more confident and behaving so much better. I was very please to see his progress but he is still a young dog so keep up the good work!
8th March 2018 - Mark Gall
Mark had a very relaxed, non-judgemental manner. He explained things well and made the lesson enjoyable and the instruction easy to follow. Our dog responded well to the training and there was a marked improvement after the lesson.We continue to see improvement as we carry out the ' homework' set by Mark.
Trainer note from Mark
This dog is a lovely Golden retriever who absolutely ruled the roost at home but out of home , jumping , rushing doors , pulling on lead especially around certain walking area which she also got extremely worried about. Definitely a work in progress in the scared of walk areas but she'll come along as the programming is applied.
This dog is a lovely Golden retriever who absolutely ruled the roost at home but out of home , jumping , rushing doors , pulling on lead especially around certain walking area which she also got extremely worried about. Definitely a work in progress in the scared of walk areas but she'll come along as the programming is applied.
7th March 2018 - Mark Gall
Could not be more pleased that we found Mark to help us out with Olive! Olive is a 10 month old staffy X rescue puppy with lots of anxiety/insecurity issues, her biggest issue being barking non-stop at visitors. She gets into a stress frenzy, won't stop barking and won't calm down for anyone. She also has a few passive dominance issues.
We knew we needed someone to help us as we were starting to feel desperate and didn't know what to do/how to control Olive's behaviour- internet tips and basic trainers were not helping us. The last thing we wanted was for our anxious dog to develop into an aggressive dog, a road we felt she was heading down.
Mark works by training people to communicate in dog language and how to use those instinctual responses to get good results. No inhumane methods involved, just practical positive reinforcement training (be good and you'll get praise, methods).
One big part of our lesson was teaching me (a big softie) how to be a stronger leader for Olive so that she feels safer and less insecure. Though Olive and I both need lots of practice and training, Mark has given us all the tools we need to succeed. In just 3 hours today I noticed a huge amount of progress, and we all feel really optimistic now that we can resolve Olive's issues. Mark was lovely to work with, practical, hands-on, patient and informative. Mark left us homework, lots of information, some extra bits and bobs to use for training and with the assurance that we can call him anytime we need help or advice.
Overall we're very happy with this service, it's worth the price and I'd definitely recommend Mark to anyone struggling with their dog's behavioural issues. Thank you so much :)
Trainer note from Mark
Olive is a dog with huge fear issues of people arriving and pretty much unmanageable when I arrived , The lesson started right then just so we could talk over her anxious barking and guarding. Lots of work to do but Olive responded well and immediately started focussing. Fantastic effort by the owners to take on board and apply our techniques will certainly show results . I'm looking forward to catching up with Olive and co soon.
Olive is a dog with huge fear issues of people arriving and pretty much unmanageable when I arrived , The lesson started right then just so we could talk over her anxious barking and guarding. Lots of work to do but Olive responded well and immediately started focussing. Fantastic effort by the owners to take on board and apply our techniques will certainly show results . I'm looking forward to catching up with Olive and co soon.
7th March 2018 - Mark Gall
Monty responded to Mark's training techniques immediately! His behaviour has changed from constantly demanding play, barking and generally being hyperactive to being a much calmer dog. Monty now comes when we give the "Monty come" command and he has stopped barking at outside noises or passing traffic. He responds positively to the "Bah" sound - such an easy and effective tool to get his attention! Overall Monty now knows he is not "top dog" in the pack and he is a much happier dog. Thanks Mark for showing us the Bark Busters way!!