Bark Busters Reviews
What Bark Busters clients have to say about our dog training services
- 4.97 Average Rating Average rating 4.97 out of 5 based on 18056 reviews.
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99.7% 4 or 5 stars 99.7% rate their experience with Bark Busters as 4 or 5 out of 5 stars.
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99.6% Would Recommend 99.6% would recommend Bark Busters to their friends and neighbors.
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99.5% Dog Responded 99.5% think their dog responded well to the training.
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Maria M.
3 days ago
— Summerville, SC
Bark Busters training absolutely transformed the dynamic with our two beloved pit bull rescues!!
PermalinkAs dog-owners for 18 years, it was extremely disheartening to be experiencing such a difficult time with these two otherwise sweet and affectionate dogs. Both were very reactive to other dogs, cats, squirrels, birds, etc. and walks had become a dreaded task. One was extremely fearful and reactive to loud noises. After numerous incidents of being dragged or knocked over during walks, we decided to look into some training. Within one session, James taught us how to communicate effectively with them and gave us skills to practice to achieve calm, relaxing walks with our pups. It is well worth the time and the expense to give it a try. We wish we had done it sooner instead of spending a fortune on dozens of leashes, "no-pull" harnesses, prong collars, even pet store training classes that never, never fixed the problem. The method James teaches WORKS!! It is not an exaggeration to say it was life-changing for our family!!
And in the span of just a few weeks, I have never seen our two dogs, Honey & Cookie, more confident and content.
Lori A.
3 days ago
— Minneapolis, MN
Michael was amazing as he was very kind and patient.His knowledge of a dogs brain and how it works made our first session a success.I am impressed how much Duke learned in a short period of time.Now instead of feeling anxious about taking him out I feel more confident.Looking forward to our next sessions.Thank you Mike!!
PermalinkAnne B.
3 days ago
— Saint Paul, MN
We have two dogs whom we rescued and, despite weighing only 30 lbs. each, they were running the place. They only responded to commands when there was something in it for them.
PermalinkWe just had our initial 3 hour session with Michael, and already they are calmer, less timid in new situations, and respond almost immediately when they are corrected - by using our voices and/or clapping almost exclusively.
We have tried obedience classes and training methods before with other dogs - and none of them have made this much difference in so little time!
Andrea A.
3 days ago
— San Diego, CA
We hired Justin for our 1 year old Frenchie, Medusa. She used to be a total nightmare. Food aggressive toward our other Frenchie, snapping whenever we tried to wipe anything in front of her, couldn't fix blankets without her attacking them, constant jumping/hyperactivity and she would NEVER sit in her car seat for a ride, constantly had to be held. After working with Justin, everything changed.
PermalinkJustin never used a shock collar or boarded her. He came to our home and used his corrective action and tool kit to keep her in the green zone at all times. Within a few sessions she stopped guarding her food, allowed us to clean without any aggression, and for the first time she slept through an entire car ride.
The results have been dramatic and lasting. Justin also taught US clear, humane cues so we can keep the progress going on our own. If you want a trainer who respects your dog, works in your environment, and delivers real, lasting change, Justin is the one to call. He is also a super amazing human who has great energy and responds to every text/questions even after the sessions. He will definitely be getting a Christmas gift! He has changed our lives and hers!!
Jennifer S.
4 days ago
— North County San Diego
Our super reactive lab has been through 4 different trainers and he has gotten a little better each time but has been VERY challenging with guests at our home and walks in our neighborhood - until we met James with Bark Busters! Having James come to our house and train in our neighborhood has been a game changer. We had SIGNIFICANT progress after just one visit - more than several lessons with all our other trainers.
PermalinkJames is great at explaining how to read Carl, he gives us different tools to use for Carl's different issues and always follows up with a thorough summary of what we went over in lessons and what to continue to work on.
It is incredible the change we have seen in our boy Carl and we are so grateful to James! And he is a super nice guy to boot!
Jessica
5 days ago
— Natick, MA
Scot, thank you very much for our training session. We feel that it was successful. Our dogs bark much less on walks. They sleep separately all night. Seem much more obedient. We definitely will recommend your service to others. Sincerely Janna and Boris, Lucy and Dusya. 🦮
PermalinkMiranda
5 days ago
— Port Saint Lucie, FL
We addressed all of her concerns and troubles. We highly recommend to anyone! She now doesnt pull on leash and is understadning her place.
PermalinkCarl C.
5 days ago
— North County San Diego
We had a fantastic experience working with James and can't recommend him highly enough.
PermalinkOur dog Yaki used to be a serious puller on walks and would get overly excited whenever he saw other dogs.
It got to the point where we'd actively avoid other dogs altogether--which isn't exactly practical in a townhome community full of them.
James didn't just "train the dog"-he trained us. He helped us understand how to recognize when Yaki was entering that "yellow zone" before things escalated to red, and gave us the tools to redirect him early. His approach focused on energy, body language, and even using our own "bark" to communicate clearly and confidently.
The biggest shift was helping Yaki understand that he doesn't need to protect us--we've got that covered.
That change alone made a world of difference.
Now, walks are actually enjoyable. We can move through our neighborhood calmly and confidently without the constant stress we used to feel.
If you're dealing with similar challenges, James is absolutely worth it.
Christi&Steve
6 days ago
— Palm City, FL
I hired Bark Bsuters for aggression issue. Orlando thought us Silas is no aggressive and showed us how to be a leader. The changes in our dogs were close to immediate and I'm confident we can have a new relationship with our dogs.
PermalinkAngela R.
7 days ago
— Nyack, NY
We moved from Piermont to Nyack in November 2025. My 2 year old dog became very reactive and after much advice including boarding/training I was fortunate to have Bark Busters and specifically Michelle recommended to me as a dog trainer/behavioralist by a vet tech at the vet we use. Michelle provided great training, tools and advice and made such a difference in our quality of life in our new home! I am no longer stressed when taking Dante out for walks and feel very confident based on the training and tools provided by Michelle. If you are struggling with behavioral issues with your dog please do reach out to Bark Busters/Michelle. You will not regret it!
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