Reviews & Testimonials For Mark Gall
Back to Trainer16th February 2018 - Mark Gall
What a difference now from when Mark arrived, we can see that Jasper is starting to take it all in. Marks done all the ground work, so it's up to us to keep the training up. that's 10 to 15 minutes a day. When Mark explains what to do, he makes it easy to understand. My husband and myself are very happy with Barkbusters service. We would recommend Mark to anyone who is want to get their dog under control.
Trainer note from Mark
I first met jasper a couple of months ago and the first lesson was hard work, not in his own environment and extremely busy Xmas atmosphere. A pushy but loveable albeit nervous wee chap. Responded well during the lesson and the owners certainly will do their best to keep up the good work already achieved. barking , jumping , recall and pulling all problems on the mend.
I first met jasper a couple of months ago and the first lesson was hard work, not in his own environment and extremely busy Xmas atmosphere. A pushy but loveable albeit nervous wee chap. Responded well during the lesson and the owners certainly will do their best to keep up the good work already achieved. barking , jumping , recall and pulling all problems on the mend.
13th February 2018 - Mark Gall
Mark was amazing to work with. I came away from the lesson feeling so much more confident with what I needed to be doing. He offered a huge amount of advice and OB responded very well to the training. We have had success within our first week, looking forward to what is to come after some time.
Trainer note from Mark
OB is a lovely but stubborn French Bulldog. At 8mths thought he was the main man. barking and Separation anxiety issues as well as marking. Jaime applied as I had instructed and Ob responded well and even didn't go nuts at the other dogs we went past. Awesome work guys.
OB is a lovely but stubborn French Bulldog. At 8mths thought he was the main man. barking and Separation anxiety issues as well as marking. Jaime applied as I had instructed and Ob responded well and even didn't go nuts at the other dogs we went past. Awesome work guys.
3rd February 2018 - Mark Gall
I liked Mark, he was clear with his communications and thorough when finding out our issues with our dog. He instructed how to achieve results but let us do the work. His instructions were simple enough to follow and play out. The information he left behind were useful as reminders on how to do things. He gave us clear home work to do. The methods he has taught seem to be making a difference already. Since the first lesson, Mark has met up with us in a situation where my dog has real problems coping. He helped with the dogs behaviour without taking over, but resulting in significant improvements.
Trainer note from Mark
This dog was found at 4 weeks of age and then rehomed at about 4months, so lots of missed education and bonding from Mother dog. She's highly dog aggressive and reactive so will be a work in progress but is already showing vast improvement in a short space of time. Great commitment by the owner to get on top and have a socially acceptable dog. great work Guys
This dog was found at 4 weeks of age and then rehomed at about 4months, so lots of missed education and bonding from Mother dog. She's highly dog aggressive and reactive so will be a work in progress but is already showing vast improvement in a short space of time. Great commitment by the owner to get on top and have a socially acceptable dog. great work Guys
27th January 2018 - Mark Gall
8 months on and just had another check up and Mark has been fantastic. He always has ideas on how to improve her behaviour in various situations. Originally our dog Macey was very hyperactive and distracted and being part collie she also got quite nervous in certain situations. Mark helped us on our first session with pulling, jumping, barking and nervousness. She showed improvement on day one. She is now a calmer dog for majority of the time ,walks well on the lead. Still some work to do but all of Mark's advice has been awesome.
Trainer note from Mark
Macey was an extremely active dog, jumped , pulled , didn't focus, very fearful of new people and would nip out of fear defence. I was called in when she was about 6-7 mths old and have had a couple of revisits since our first lesson to adjust and check on the owners progress. She's now much more relaxed , reasonably confident and a responding well dog. Still a work in progress but great strides have already been made . With consistent focus work and praise she'll be a well adjusted dog in the near future. These owners have embraced our system to help an otherwise difficult dog through to a settled dog.
Macey was an extremely active dog, jumped , pulled , didn't focus, very fearful of new people and would nip out of fear defence. I was called in when she was about 6-7 mths old and have had a couple of revisits since our first lesson to adjust and check on the owners progress. She's now much more relaxed , reasonably confident and a responding well dog. Still a work in progress but great strides have already been made . With consistent focus work and praise she'll be a well adjusted dog in the near future. These owners have embraced our system to help an otherwise difficult dog through to a settled dog.
28th December 2017 - Mark Gall
Really enjoyed the training and seeing the progress that we made with Lottie. It was clear, concise and we were able to understand what we needed to do. Leaving 'homework' written down helped us do the training in the busy Christmas buildup.
24th December 2017 - Mark Gall
Mark was amazing with our dog Axel.After just one lesson we felt at ease knowing that we had support and the start of some great knowlege and skills to use with our dog.
Trainer note from Mark
Axel is a Staffy Cross who has had sight issues which have deteriorated very rapidly, and thus his reactions to things around him. He currently only has 20% vision left. He barks a lot at passers by and separation issues but his reactiveness to other dogs has increased since losing his sight. So our lesson was focussed on him focusing on the owners and not the problem and responded well but will be a work in progress for little while. We are trained to deal with both Blind and deaf dogs.
Axel is a Staffy Cross who has had sight issues which have deteriorated very rapidly, and thus his reactions to things around him. He currently only has 20% vision left. He barks a lot at passers by and separation issues but his reactiveness to other dogs has increased since losing his sight. So our lesson was focussed on him focusing on the owners and not the problem and responded well but will be a work in progress for little while. We are trained to deal with both Blind and deaf dogs.
20th December 2017 - Mark Gall
Mark is very pleasant and easy to relate too. My two border collies have strong personalities and are definately a challange. My younger Tammy has fear aggression and had pushed the boundaries,she is anxious, so has been a challange for Mark as well. Tammy was also trying to push herself as the boss of the house which was causing issues.
Fergus , our 4 1/2 year old border collie does gate barking but also had managed to train us to play everytime he wanted without us really noticing. While the gate barking is still a work in progress, he has tamed it back and relaxed more, and realises play doesnt happen when he wants.
Tammy is getting better, though its not going to be a quick fix, things are better.She still doesnt like other dogs, but will work on that, but she now knows she isnt the boss and has settled a lot.
Its great having someone to call on when your not sure what to do next, and believe me I called on Mark alot, txting and emails and phone calls and replys were pretty quick. Even when we thought we couldnt keep Tammy, Mark suggested me she was worth it and keep trying, at this point we are pleased we have.
We are by no means finished with the training, so in the new year (2018) another visit from Mark will happen and we will work with Tammy again. Just wish I could have him here for the week, to help build Tammys and my confidence more, so I can get it right with her everytime.
Her leadwork is still not great but we will keep working on that too.LOL
Thanks Mark Bark Busters .
Trainer note from Mark
Tammy and Fergus have been extremely challenging dogs, Tammy especially with major fear issues from a young dog and I was called in at about 7 mths of age. Progress with Fergus has been great . Much slower with Tammy who has numerous anxiety issues to work through. And an extremely strong desire to be leader even though her temperament is not the one to be leader. Much pack shuffling has occurred since Fergus relaxed and Tammy thought she should come up. fantastic work and consistency put in by the owners who are dedicated to help her through.
Tammy and Fergus have been extremely challenging dogs, Tammy especially with major fear issues from a young dog and I was called in at about 7 mths of age. Progress with Fergus has been great . Much slower with Tammy who has numerous anxiety issues to work through. And an extremely strong desire to be leader even though her temperament is not the one to be leader. Much pack shuffling has occurred since Fergus relaxed and Tammy thought she should come up. fantastic work and consistency put in by the owners who are dedicated to help her through.
7th December 2017 - Mark Gall
Mark is amazing!!!! He gave me big and very good lesson how to teach my dog the right way.
I'm more then happy already after first session😉
Trainer note from Mark
Super awesome little 11wk Staffy, clever and already focussing well. Great work by Veronika to apply our technique with almost instant results.
Super awesome little 11wk Staffy, clever and already focussing well. Great work by Veronika to apply our technique with almost instant results.
5th December 2017 - Mark Gall
Our neighbour already commented how much quieter Tilly was. Mark had us and Tilly applying the techniques and right where Tilly needed to be.
1st December 2017 - Mark Gall
Our first training session with Mark was amazing! The response from my dog was immediate and has stuck with her beyond the lesson with just a few small changes on my part. I am so glad we decided to give Bark Busters a try and would recommend Mark to anyone who wants to have a great relationship with their dog.
Trainer note from Mark
Awesome dog, Great folk. A happy dog and happy house.
Awesome dog, Great folk. A happy dog and happy house.
28th November 2017 - Mark Gall
Mark explained things very thoroughly and then we were able put in to practice straight away with good results. Mark was patient and we felt instantly at ease with him. By the end of the training we felt we had the right tools to implement effective training with Burt and knowing that we have a guarantee to allows us to call on Mark if we need require further training is invaluable.
Trainer note from Mark
Burt is was a very exciteable non focussing but loveable wee chap, Just needed the right language to get the focus and brain engaged. Smart wee chap. Great work by the owners to implement the techniques and rewarded with pretty much instant understanding by Burt. Nice effort guys.
Burt is was a very exciteable non focussing but loveable wee chap, Just needed the right language to get the focus and brain engaged. Smart wee chap. Great work by the owners to implement the techniques and rewarded with pretty much instant understanding by Burt. Nice effort guys.
20th November 2017 - Mark Gall
One neighbour has already said Tilly is a lot quieter, not so much barking
Trainer note from Mark
Tilly was a wee Jack Russell with lots to say and do about it. The clients were previous clients from many years ago but couldn't get on top of Tilly's barking at anything. Actually an easy dog who's cleverness let her get away with being in charge in the nicest possible way.
Tilly was a wee Jack Russell with lots to say and do about it. The clients were previous clients from many years ago but couldn't get on top of Tilly's barking at anything. Actually an easy dog who's cleverness let her get away with being in charge in the nicest possible way.