Puppy Training

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Give Your Puppy a Great Start!

Puppies need guidance to develop good manners and a well-balanced temperament. Just like infants and toddlers, they are constantly learning from their environment. That’s where you come in! While much of a puppy’s early socialization happens with their mothers and litter-mates in the first 12 weeks, you play a crucial role in reinforcing proper behavior and setting the foundation for lifelong obedience.

Puppy Fundamentals

Bark Busters offers at-home puppy training designed to build a foundation of trust and respect in a familiar setting. Our expert puppy trainers focus on essential skills such as crate training, potty training, and leash training. With personalized puppy obedience training, we can help ensure your puppy develops positive habits from the start.

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Bark Busters’ Puppy Management and Training Program provides you everything you need for effective puppy training at home. Whether you’re searching for “puppy training near me” or need puppy training private sessions, our tailored approach addresses common challenges like nipping, chewing, barking, and jumping.

Puppy training can begin just days after your puppy settles into their new home, but keep in mind that young puppies tire quickly—some lessons may be explained rather than demonstrated during the initial session.  

Invest in your puppy’s future with proven, in-home training that works! Contact us today and get started.  

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Bark Busters Puppy Training Can Include:

  • Effective house-breaking
  • Successful crate training
  • Diet and good food manners
  • Recall (coming when called)
  • Gate and door control
  • Basic command training (sit, stay, down)
  • Proper leash control and leash manners
  • Distance control (staying with you when there are other distractions)
  • Puppy socialization skills
  • Grooming and vet visit preparation
  • Bad behavior management and prevention (jumping, mouthing, biting, chewing)

Puppy Training Tips & Advice

General puppy tips Bark Busters Home Dog Training

General Puppy Tips

Ensure your puppy's growth and happiness with this guide on meeting their basic needs, understanding behaviors, and beginning early training.
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Bringing home a puppy Bark Busters Home Dog Training

Bringing Home a Puppy

Prepare your house with this checklist: find a vet, get essential supplies, puppy-proof your home, and set up a safe space for your pup.
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Things to consider before getting a puppy

Thinking of Getting a Puppy?

Before you make the commitment to bringing home a puppy, consider your lifestyle compatibility, breed temperament and your experience with dogs.
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Tips for Every Dog - Why Training?

All dogs need some form of training and education. Love is vital to the bond you and your dog share, but on its own and without all the other elements of a strong relationship, your dog won’t feel fully fulfilled.
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Toilet Training Puppy

Toilet Training Basics

There’s no way around it: potty training is vital for pet owners and dogs. Establishing a toilet training routine with puppies (usually at around three months old) requires time, effort, and consistency to yield results, but the benefits are well worth it.
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Know Poisons

Know What Poisons Lurk in your Home and Yard

Keep your curious canine safe! Learn about potential poisons in and around your home.
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Puppies

How to Choose the Right Breed

Whether you are looking to purchase or adopt your first furry friend or add an additional member to your family, there are several important questions to ask before making the big decision.
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Don't just take our word for it.

Here's what our clients' have to say!

  • 4.97 Average Rating Average rating 4.97 out of 5 based on 17011 reviews.
  • 99.7% 4 or 5 stars 99.7% rate their experience with Bark Busters as 4 or 5 out of 5 stars.
  • 99.6% Would Recommend 99.6% would recommend Bark Busters to their friends and neighbors.
  • 99.6% Dog Responded 99.6% think that their dog responded to the training.

Hear from our Clients about Puppy Training with Bark Busters

Don't walk, run to work with Bark Busters. Please read my review if you relate to any crate-anxiety issues. Here's my story: I have a puppy GSD who's shockingly lazy, but his shepherdation (separation) anxiety was really out of control to the point where he could break out of his crate AND open my front door. I would describe myself as highly dog knowledgable so I am VERY particular about the methods used by trainers. To each their own, but e-collars, prongs, etc are band-aids (or worseners) for most problems since most dog-owners don't really understand the timing/utility of these tools enough to ween off of them at any point. If your dog is a 100/10 lunatic, then I guess I get it :| Anywho, I was honestly shocked to learn they don't even rely on clickers or treats, just straight up dog behavior and psychology, yet have the reviews they have. Here's my summary. I am only 2 days post training, have received a…
Robin R.
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A life-changing experience. John provided the most thorough, extensive lesson and training which had immediate effects on our puppy. John's patience, expertise and professionalism made the session productive and positive while training our dog. We are very grateful for John's help and understanding in helping us properly train Milton.
Andrea L.
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When we met Amber we were very impressed with her knowledge and with her enthusiasm we had just acquired a 10-month-old German Shepherd puppy and we needed to be able to not only integrate her into our family but she had a very bad habit of jumping on us and as a very large puppy, It was something we needed to address quickly .She gave us the tools and the steps we would need to not only accomplish this , but to also address some of the issues with our other dogs. We see this training as ongoing as the need arises. The total support that we get from this organization is ongoing for the life of our dogs and that was very impressive to us. We see this as a investment into our future and the future of our dogs and we know Amber will be there with us all the way.
Cathy A.
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It was a pleasure meeting Jeri for our first training. I learned so much on how to relate to Reiff. I was so happy to see a improvement only with the first lesson and it made me very hopeful and excited to know that Reiff will be able to be the best obedient and happy puppy that he deserves to be. Jeri was down to earth but very professional and you could see she loves and cares deeply of all pets.
Thank you so much and I’m looking forward to the future with Reiff.
Tina D.
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Our first session was great! Stella showed improvement and we all learned a lot.
Michelle I.
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Omar is an Amazing Trainer – Highly Recommend! Working with Omar has been such a great experience! We had worked with Bark Busters before and learned the basics, but Omar has shown us new, more effective, and less aggressive ways to make corrections. He really took the time to understand the issues we’re having with our two reactive dogs and came up with a training plan that’s easy to follow and actually works. What I really appreciate about Omar is how patient he is—not just with our dogs, but with us as we learn these new methods. He walks us through everything step by step and helps us practice until we get it right. On top of that, he’s super personable and fun to be around, which makes the whole process even better. If you’re looking for a trainer who truly knows what they’re doing and makes the experience enjoyable, I can’t recommend Omar…
Luis
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We cannot recommend Bark Busters and our amazing trainer, Ryanne, highly enough! We were expecting our first child and reached out for help with our 10-year-old Yorkie, Gerrard, and we are absolutely blown away by the transformation. Ryanne did several in-home visits and took the time to truly understand Gerrard’s behavior and our needs as owners. She patiently taught us how to train him in a way that was both effective and easy to follow. Thanks to Ryanne’s guidance, Gerrard is like a whole new dog—calmer, more obedient, and happier than ever! Her expertise, professionalism, and genuine love for dogs were evident from day one. If you’re looking for a top-notch dog trainer who delivers real results, Ryanne and Bark Busters are the best choice you could make! Thank you, Ryanne, for giving us the tools to create a better life for Gerrard and our family!…
Patrick
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Wow - Gusty is truly an incredible trainer and we saw significant improvements in our dog's behavior after just 1 session. My husband was hesitant about Bark Busters since we have tried so many different techniques with moderate success. But after Gusty left our house, my husband said "That was AMAZING!". We have a 3 year old pitbull (Moo) who is super smart and trainable, but we struggle to redirect her barking when guests come over/people come in our yard, she jumps on guests, and she has some leash reactivity. Gusty immediately tuned into Moo's needs and established her role as a trainer - truly training my husband and I to better train/support our dog. Using the Bark Busters harness, Moo is walking right next to us and is much calmer on walks. She is also responding well to respecting the front door as a "no go zone" and relaxing after she's notified us that there is a visitor. I highly recommend Gusty - we wish…
Morgan
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This training with Jared has given me the dog I've wanted and hoped for! My friends were skeptical at first about the higher cost of private training, but i work where i live so it was very important that my Rio be behaved in both areas. Rio had been adopted before and returned, so he had a few issues at first. He had lots of separation anxiety and barking. Jared gave me some important tools to use and slowly there is no more anxiety when I leave - no barking, even when left in the car as I do errands. We had a glitch at about 2 months. Rio had been housebroken and has a dog door for outside access. Suddenly he started urinating - seemingly willfully. That just about broke me truthfully. He's so smart and i was at a loss until i thought to call Jared again. He gave me the faith that we could overcome this occasional issue. We scheduled another in person visit and he gave me lots of tips! Strangely, it never happened again! I'm…
Sian
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I would like to tell you how awesome Mariah at Bark Busters Home Dog Training in Southern New Hampshire! We had a nice visit and she went over everything in detail, very patient with all of us. I have known her in the past as she was on my GHSET. I am so proud she has found her passion. Wishing her the best and I know she will do well. Highly recommend her!
Joanne G.
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I highly recommend Jared! I've been working with him for about two months now, I think we've had four or five sessions, and my dog has made huge improvements. One of my neighbors even said 'wow, it's like he's a different dog!', and I was able to host a small party at home without having to worry about him bulldozing everyone when they walked in the door. I have a 75lb, three-year old dog, and the specific issues we were looking for help with were: - pulling on leash - jumping on people to say 'hi' - barking at people, dogs, cats when they walk by the window On the first visit, Jared came to my house to get a better understanding of my dog's problem behaviors, and was able to teach me some techniques to practice for homework. In the next visit, he was able to see what kind of progress we'd made, and point out how I could improve, as well as teach my parents and teenager how to communicate with the dog. He…
Holly K.
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We can not say enough good things about our experience with Bark Busters. Mariah has been the most wonderful trainer. She is kind and considerate, patient and so very responsive. We would recommend her to all dog owners as she has been such an important part of our puppy’s life. And such a good trainer of us!!!
Cathy D.
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Mariah is wonderful with our dogs. She makes things easy to understand, listens to all our struggles and is always quick to fit us in when we need her!
Mackenzie E.
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Our trainer Mariah has been a huge help with our rescue dog! She responds in a timely manner for any questions we send her way, she has helped us better understand our dog’s behavior and body language. Before hiring Mariah we were considering rehoming him as he was presenting dangerous behavior problems that the shelter was not aware of or did not inform us of. With Mariah’s help he has made incredible improvements in his behavior and obedience! We highly recommend Mariah for any dog owner and especially for anyone with a working breed!
Katherine M.
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Thorough training details but not overwhelming. Helpful videos to remind of lessons learned.
Joe Janos .
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We realized we needed a behavioral trainer when our dog began to occasionally snap at some family members. She had been a bit unruly already but we weren't totally concerned until then. Jared came out to our house and we started with Kali put away. We just kind of talked about the issues we were having with her and what we wish she would see in her. We discussed how some things are trainable and others are personality issues that would need to be more about us controlling the environment. Then we gently introduced her and he got to see her silly craziness in action. I think right off the bat, Jared realized that Kali was walking all over us and that it was causing both her as the dog and us as the owners some anxiety. He taught us how to be the owner and treat her like an actual dog so that she would not feel the need to be the mom protect protecting her little pups. She has become a lot more trainable, less anxious,…
Caitlin
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LIFE CHANGING!!! I thought I was going to have to rehome our dog…. Sara and her knowledge/insights saved my dog and kept the dog in our home! The “Dog Behavior Specialist” (not a “dog trainer” that trains to sit and such) was amazing! I adopted a large breed dog for safety concerns, and that dog ended up biting my mother when she entered my house without me beside her to introduce her to the dog - the dog bit ‘the stranger’ in the house to protect me. I knew this wasn’t a bite for no reason, but the dog was becoming more and more protective of me to visitors. Sara, the Dog Behavior Specialist, was able to show me how to be the dominant presence in my own home, and to take the fear of needing to protect me out of my dog. In just a few hours Sara was able to stop the lunging, barking, and growling! We have been practicing what was taught to myself and my dog daily and have not had another incident (3…
Jennifer W.
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I can’t thank Sarah from Bark Busters enough for her support with my dogs today. She was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and understanding. A few times, I had tears in my eyes because, for the first time in a while, my dogs were actually listening, and it gave me so much hope and happiness. Sarah’s guidance was clear, effective, and tailored to our situation. I feel like I finally have the tools to help my dogs and create a more peaceful home. I highly recommend her to anyone needing help with their pets!
Charlene B.
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Sara was so easy to work with and was very patient with us when trying to "train" us to be effective dog parents. Several of her pointers have worked wonders with our puppy immediately, and other tips are going to take a bit more practice, as we found out after Sara left. It was a very comfortable and pleasant training experience overall and we will not hesitate to contact Sara with any questions or concerns we have during our training journey. Thank you, Sara, for giving us the confidence to tackle this most important task! We will be in touch soon!
Shellaugh G.
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Sara, our Bark Busters trainer did a fabulous job! She gave us thorough explanations, examples and lots of “hands on” practice. Both dogs (one is 14) are doing well with not barking. The front door and vacuum are the biggest challenges and we are making progress!
Tammy C.
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Michael was great! He spent a lot of time with us and our two puppies on the initial visit. He even answered some follow-up questions and concerns we had a few weeks after. He was dedicated and determined to help us get our puppies on good footing. He clearly loves his job and he showed so much care and kindness for our puppies. We were feeling very overwhelmed by our pups’ behaviors before we met with Michael and he gave us the confidence and the tools we needed to be the best pet owners we can be. He showed us that we can still be playful, silly and excited with our dogs while also having high standards with their behaviors. Previous to Michael’s help, we were struggling with that balance. We highly recommend Michael and the Bark Busters training.
Russ and S.
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Today's first session was fantastic! Josh explains everything so clearly and his knowledge is deep and apparent. I already saw improvement with his help. It's definitely training my dog and me, and we are already better off. I can't wait to see how it goes, and I'd recommend him to anyone!
Kelsey T.
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Fantastic!! Very helpful, I see the difference already!
Victoria C.
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We have had dog trainers in the past that have not really helped with our dog's aggressive behavior. I was doubtful that yet another trainer could assist. I was completely wrong! In fact, within the first 40 minutes I could see a huge difference. Holly basically let us know that our 8 year old lab has been in charge. She provided us concrete examples of how to let our dog know WE are in charge. I noticed a change immediately. It is going to take continued effort for myself and my wife to change as well. Looking forward to having Holly back here next week to check up on our progress. I am no longer Ebenezer Scrooge "Bah! Humbug!" - I simply dropped the Humbug portion.. Simply Bah! Elated in Marietta. You Rock Holly!!

John C.
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Holly gave me some fresh advice that was extremely helpful with my two dogs. I've spent a lot of time and money with other trainers and we weren't addressing the correct issues, or even the correctly managing the "problem" dog! I have to say that Bark Busters' technique is different, yet it's simple and more importantly it works! I can't wait for our next session to further advance our training! I would highly recommend Bark Busters to anyone having any issue at all with their beloved dog(s)!
Cassy C.
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My biggest fear of Chewie running into the street after cars is fading thanks to Holly! Holly has helped us so much with Chewie, Han, and Nora and all their personalities. Han and Chewie can be crazy, but Holly is extremely patient and knowledgeable on how to put them at ease. We’re learning so much about WHY they were behaving the way they were and how we can mitigate barking, pulling, and alleviate sibling rivalry. Thankful my husband found Holly and Bark Busters so our pups can have the best life!
Ali M.
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Today we discussed the appropriate ways for me to become the leader I need to be so that Chewie can respect and listen to me.
Natalie R.
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Orlando has excellent communication and knowledge!
Holly J.
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