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Bark Busters Reviews and Customer Testimonials

7th June 2024 - Keith Mockett

Your support and feedback helped a lot with puppy training. It has made it much easier to understand and manage him. You obviously like dogs and he picked this up.

- S.K, Karori (Testimonial)

Trainer note from Keith
Thanks Susan. I'm pleased to hear you're finding it easier to manage him already. I look forward to seeing his progress.

4th June 2024 - Mark Gall

Our case is a little different. In July 2023 our dog, Ruger, a 4yr old staffy cross would not get into his crate for our flight to Perth, Western Australia. We had to leave him with a family friend. We contacted Mark and he discussed Bark Busters philosophy. However, Mark had to work with our family friend rather than us. He did amazing work with our family friend and Ruger was not only going into the crate but was sleeping in it all night - all within a couple of days. His separation issues have been a work in progress. Unfortunately our family friend was unable to keep him and he went to stay with another friend. Mark carried on working with them on Ruger's issues. Eventually those friends could no longer care for him due to moving and other circumstances so Mark and his wife Heather made the decision to foster Ruger themselves at their home until he could fly to Perth and handle the crate and airport in a relaxed manner. 2.5 months later our boy was on a plane and bound for Australia. Mark went over and beyond his job as a trainer to give Ruger one on one attention needed. We are forever grateful for Mark's training as on 31st May 2024 Ruger arrived in Australia. We would recommend Mark for his love of the job. He is truly amazing at what he does.

- J.G, Christchurch (Testimonial)

Trainer note from Mark
Jennifer and Butch truly love their dogs to the end of the earth and back. Their work and commitment from a far to organize all the travel and foster carers was exceptional but being in another country it was getting harder and harder to help Ruger. Our decision to home train him was the only and last chance for him to get back to his family in Australia. The best result and outcome has been achieved. Win win for all involved. Thanks for trusting us with your beloved Ruger. We do mis him.

3rd June 2024 - Keiko Ruwhiu

Keiko was amazing and gave us so much confidence to train Charlie.

- J.H, Auckland (Testimonial)

Trainer note from Keiko
Thank you for taking time to leave a review Jess! I was very happy with the way AlfieCharlie (Labraspoodle 1 year old) responded to his sessions. Keep up the good work! 😊

30th May 2024 - Keith Mockett

Keith was helpful and Pau is now becoming better behaved…slowly

- J.L, Lyall Bay (Testimonial)

Trainer note from Keith
Thanks James. He is certainly a determined and stubborn dog but as per my recent revisit under our Life of the Dog Support Guarantee you are making progress and he is getting better. He's still young as well, just going into his 'teenage' years. We can now focus on the more stubborn behaviours and progress will happen. It's a journey!

28th May 2024 - Keith Mockett

Simple process, easy to understand and use. "Real" trainer.

- W.J, Lower Hutt (Testimonial)

Trainer note from Keith
Thank you Wendy. There's a bit going on with Quinn but your reports show you're making good progress and can see the dog you want her to be. I'm pleased to be part of that and look forward to working more with you both.

26th May 2024 - Keiko Ruwhiu

Excellent service, results showing the same day.

- B.P, Auckland (Testimonial)

Trainer note from Keiko
Thank you for taking time to leave a review Bob! I was very happy with the way Alfie (Shepoodle 7 moths old) responded to his first session. Keep up the good work! 😊

20th May 2024 - Keith Mockett

Keith first made sure he understood my dog's behaviour and then patiently explained so many things related to dog behaviour, in order for me to understand the reason behind the behaviour, which was very helpful. He took his time and was not rushed, which gave the needed time to ask questions and discuss things.

- T.K, Churton Park (Testimonial)

Trainer note from Keith
Thank you Tania. I try to make sure people understand the 'why' of a dogs behaviour and then the 'how' of addressing it is easier, and it's easier to be persistent and consistent which are critical. I appreciate your feedback, it's great to know my approach is appreciated. Cheers. Keith

7th May 2024 - Mark Gall

Mark was fabulous, he was understanding, non judgemental and offered advice that worked very quickly. In one lesson our dogs have had huge improvement. We were having issues with our dogs attacking each other. Since the training we have had only 2 fights (it’s been a week) this was happening three times per day at a minimum before the training. My partner and I are so surprised how quickly our dogs have started to learn new commands and respond to the training. We are still in early days and understand we have to be consistent but the results we are already starting to see have been such a pleasant experience. Thank you so much Mark. So excited for our next lesson! We are hoping when Mark next visits, we will have full door control and our dogs will be sitting on their beds while he enters the house rather than barking their heads off at the door.

- K.H, Christchurch (Testimonial)

Trainer note from Mark
three British bulldogs with sibling rivalry, barking issues and general not keen to listen. Certainly the first arrival was a full on bark fest, one dog is slightly nervous , one is balshy the other keen for pats . 3 different totally different temperaments. Once the initial instruction to quiet the 3 down was applied the lesson moved along with out any more barking. Great results and the owners really did have a handful to deal with but applied the speak dog techniques very well . Still a work in progress but initial huge steps forward. Well done guys and Gals.

6th May 2024 - Keiko Ruwhiu

Keiko came in and immediately made us feel confident in our ability to handle unwanted behaviours in our dog. Keiko was patient and knowledgeable and answered all our questions.

- R.K, Glen Eden (Testimonial)

Trainer note from Keiko
Thank you for taking time to leave a review Ray! I was very happy with the way Axton (Lab Huntaway cross 11 moths old) responded to his first session. Keep up the good work! 😊

30th April 2024 - Mark Gall

Mark has shown us some basic steps to take with walter and man what a change!!.walter was becoming quite the bossy needy and demanding english bull terror he had aggression issues nipping issues and lead issues and would get aggression whilst on the lead .with the tools mark has given us he no longer pulls on the lead and his aggression is slowly coming down we'd definitely recommend mark and bark busters. Thanks mark.

- D.B, Blenheim (Testimonial)

Trainer note from Mark
Walter is an English Bull Terrier residing with an old Staffy of soft nature. Walter was starting to get protective and aggressive to visitors and definitely dogs when out an about, reactive to even distant dogs. This will be a work in progress as it is at a high adrenalin level but the initial lesson has brought him back into line quickly by using communication and our daily programming exercises to balance the leadership up again. Great job Team Walter. catch you on the next trip up.

21st April 2024 - Mark Gall

Great first session with Mark, he is extremely knowledgeable in his craft and took to my Rottweiler puppy with ease and skill. Noticed immediate results and corrected a myriad of mistakes that I was making unknowingly. Roman now does not leave the crate until I invite him out, is getting better at staying off the couch, and his walking on lead has improved drastically. I am still unable to calm Roman down when he goes into shark mode and loses the plot, but I will address this separately in a different session, as we had covered a lot in the first one.

- P.S, Christchurch (Testimonial)

Trainer note from Mark
The first of several initial in home puppy management lessons for the 1st time dog owner of a great wee Rottweiler Roman 4mths old. 1st steps to understanding and being able to talk and think dog are important as Roman has already turned the household upside down. Hes a great temperament and lively but the owner just needed guidance . A work in progress as all pups are but good steps forward already. Awesome just team Roman , See you soon for round 2.

18th April 2024 - Mark Gall

Mark was really down to earth, talked through everything, gave us great practical tips and techniques, the dogs responded straight away and things are much calmer and quieter at our place now. We still have some things to work on but i have got a lot more confidence and feel more in control now. It is reassuring to know that Mark is on hand to follow up and continue with helping us with the training. Would definitely recommend Mark and the techniques he uses!!

- J.F, Christchurch (Testimonial)

Trainer note from Mark
two dog lesson for Baxter Cocker Speagle, Cocker Spaniel x Beagle) and Milo a kelpie x Bearded Collie. Both quite full n dogs issues ranging from aggression to barking, separation anxiety pulling and others. Both the dogs and family accepted and applied the techniques well with noticeable calmness appearing as we worked through the lesson. Both dogs are different temperaments and slightly different ways to deal with each but a great 1st lesson. Great work guys and gals . Will see you again soon.

 

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