Home Dog Training
Mid-Maryland

It works!!! This nonviolent training method is wonderful! My dogs respond quickly. Their behavior is improved greatly! Ben is so patient and informative. I’m so glad to find this training method. It has solved my problems and now me and my furbabies communicate effectively. Our life is greatly improved since we met Ben! ❤️🐾😊

...Ben was able to teach us the triggers to recognize so that we can proactively work with Charli before she works herself into a state of unpredictability. Ben was patient and very knowledgeable about dog behavior and explaining the why behind the action. He presented the training techniques with real life scenarios of what we need to do to prevent undesirable behavior.

I believe it was fate that we ran into Ben and Kelly accidentally in Annapolis a couple of months ago. We have been searching for a dog whisperer/trainer for our 8 year old rescue boxer/staffy mix, Leila, to help her with a high level of anxiety, aggressiveness towards people and dogs (especially) which she developed over the years being in and out of the SPCA, with multiple adaptions and foster homes. But with us, she is the SWEETEST dog we've ever had/known in our lives. We wanted to find the right trainer to help her live the best of her remaining life with us and a happier life with us. Ben is exactly the trainer who has taught us so far to be the leader of the pack as the ones in charge to protect Leila, assuring her she does not need to be the Alpha in charge of protecting us agains other humans and dogs. Ben came to visit us/Leila for our initial meeting and training about a month ago and within a couple of hours, we couldn't believe the change in Leila's behavior with several exercises to control her barking, aggressive behavior, door control and leash training. We also took Leila to Quiet Waters dog park for the very first time and trained with another dog that was under Ben's training program. This was the first time Leila was able to be around another dog without lunging, barking, attacking and dragging me with over aggressive behavior. It was as if she was a different dog all together. This encounter reinforced our owner/dog relationship through letting her know that "we got your back" and she doesn't need to be aggressive to show she needs to protect us from others. A couple of weeks ago, I took Leila to a group training session with 5 other dogs in training. We practiced distance training, Meet and greet with other dogs, and for the very first time, Leila approached another dog and touched her nose and sniffed her without any aggressiveness. It was simply amazing. I know there are a lot of dog training programs out there but I can only tell you what I've experienced with Ben. He truly believes in what's best for our Leila and customized training to help her be a better dog and for us to be better dog parents through effective education for Leila as well as us to achieve the best results through Bark Busters program. Thank you Ben!

From the moment Ben started training our dogs we knew he was the right person for the job. We were not sure what to expect from this training, but it has tremendously paid off. Ben is very knowledgeable about how to effectively train dogs and the improvement we have seen has been great. We were having issues with one of our dog's being aggressive with people and other dogs, Ben was able to give us multiple techniques and activities to do in order to control and minimize this behavior. We would highly recommend Ben to anyone who needs help with their dog training.

Ben is great. We've already seen progress in our dog. His follow up is quick and we feel like he really cares about our success with our new rescue dog.

Ben is a natural and so far this has been a great experience! Can’t wait to work with him in the future! Highly recommend this program.

We have two anxious dogs, Ben was very patient and calm. He gave us a lot of information and explained why our dogs were stressed. He gave us exercises to help us help our dogs. Having him come to our home and see exactly what we are dealing with and give us techniques specifically for our dogs is helping tremendously. We have a long way to go, but Ben has given us hope that we aren’t a lost cause. We just keep practicing and already see signs of a happier, calmer home.

100% recommend. Our dog changed for the better. Bens Great!
Their lifetime support gives peace of mind.

Ben visited my house yesterday. My main priority for dog training was to train my 65 lb. Shepherd mix to stop pulling on the leash while we walk. Ben has helped me immensely with just one lesson. He has also addressed other behaviors that I thought might not be able to be corrected. My dog, T, is 5 years old. In 3 hours Ben was able to help me with training methods that work. I highly recommend Ben for help with training your dog and giving you insight as to how your dog thinks. It was amazing. On day two, T and I have practiced new training instructions and he continues to make remarkable progress. Ben is also a great guy and T and I felt very comfortable with him.

After a lot of research we decided to go with Bark Busters to help with my dogs reactive and anxious behaviors. Investing in my dog to make sure he has his best life has been the best decision I could have made! With just 1 visit, Ben has helped to make a huge impact in the way my dog responds and he is already so much less anxious! The initial visit showed that my dog was capable of remaining calm and stayed laying down when the mailman came by, when every other time the mailman or anyone has been outside he would run to the door/window and bark until they were gone/out of sight. I can already see a calmness and relaxed version of my dog that we have never seen. Thank you for helping me!

I must admit, I was a bit nervous about the training. But my husband & I were so happy with the outcome. Ben was extremely knowledgeable and thorough with his explanations. I have a much better understanding of how my dogs communicate. The training is worth every penny.

Ben was amazing! I was SHOCKED at how quickly my Australian Shepherd (Tucker) responded to the suggested interventions. Ben was also training me as much as he was training Tucker, which is necessary. This is basically cognitive behavioral therapy for dogs. I appreciate that there’s no pain or food rewards as part of this process. I am confident my cat and dog will ultimately be able to cohabitate. Highly recommend!

Ben was awesome. Truly the dog whisperer.

When I tell you this was absolutely life changing. I have a 80lbs Bernedoodle and 4lb Maltipoo and they have drastically improved. My home is so much calmer and peaceful. You don’t need a fancy dog whisperer or expensive devices, you need simple straightforward ways to communicate with your pet. I’m so happy, my family is happy, and our pets are happy too. Just one visit will change your life.

We’ve only had one session so far, however our 4 month old pup has already shown DRASTIC improvement on her separation anxiety! Ben gave us a detailed homework plan to follow (which takes maybe 20 minutes) and it has been nothing but fun and productive!

We got two male cocker spaniels just before Halloween of 2023. They are now 8 months old and to say the least over time they were barking and howling at any and every sound they heard both inside and outside of the house, day and night. We honestly were beginning to question if we were going to be able to keep them. The barking was starting to effect both of us-our work, sleep, and were even not getting along with each other or the puppies due to the stress. To say were at the end of our rope was exactly where we were. We both felt that we were not speaking the language of these two adorable, loving and highly intelligent puppies and they deserved more. After a lot of research I found Bark Busters In-Home Dog Training and Ben Miller. The training being done at home, without the use of treats, clickers, prong collars, etc., was a huge selling point. Our first session with Ben was two days ago and lasted for 3 hours. From the moment he arrived everything changed and for the first time in months I could feel my anxiety and stress levels dropping. The very easy techniques he taught us work and we can see that the puppies anxiety levels have gone down as well. They are not reacting to every sound they hear and if they do we can address it and it stops almost instantly. If you are at your wits end because your furry friend will not stop barking, or has other behavioral issues, etc., you owe it to yourself, spouse, children, and/or neighbors to contact Ben @ Bark Busters and reclaim the peace in your home. If the cost is holding you back, stop and do the math for what you would pay on an hourly basis for this type of support. Hands down this program is well worth the cost. In our case we cannot put a dollar amount on the first session and how it has brought a sense of peace back to our home.

From our very first session with Ben at Bark Busters, we noticed an immediate improvement in our dogs' behavior. The progress has been slow but steady, which speaks to the lasting impact of Ben's training techniques. By applying the methods he taught us, we see significant behavioral improvements every time we work with our dogs. Thanks to Ben, not only are our dogs happier, but we also feel less stressed as pet owners. I can't recommend Ben and Bark Busters highly enough for anyone looking to improve their dog's behavior and overall household peace.

Ben Miller is the best dog trainer ever. I cannot recommend him highly enough. I live in Easton, Maryland and have a rescue pitbull mix with some red zone excitability issues. Ben gave me some great tools to de-escalate the situation and make her an all around calmer dog. Thanks Ben you are truly a God send.

Amazing results and a sound, understandable basis.

It was my pleasure working with Ben from Bark Busters. I’ve had many dogs in my lifetime but never experienced Doggie Anxiety until I got my dog Pepper.

We couldn’t leave her alone in the house by herself for any length of time without returning home to find shredded house curtains and venetian blinds.

In our 1 initial consultation, Ben was able to give me sound advice on how to treat our situation. He was able to do more in 1 hour than I was able to do in the 2 months that we’ve had Pepper ( our adopted German Shepherd mix from PG Animal Control). He was able to without any force get Pepper to go into her crate and after a few minutes she actually went to sleep. She wouldn’t go near the crate before Ben worked with her.

I feel more relaxed and confident in myself and ready to embark on this journey with our dog.
She wasn’t a bad dog I was a bad Dad. Ben helped me see things from Pepper's perspective not mine.

I would highly recommend Ben and Bark Busters over other trainers. No need for shock collars and physical force. Just training, patience and love.

This was our first time using the Bark Busters method and I am a huge fan! Their methods worked instantly and were easy to follow! Ben was great at demonstrating and explaining everything to us.

UPDATE: Ben came back out to help us out today. There was no additional cost since that is included in the original pricing. We had managed to confuse our dog, who is one of the most docile breeds around, and he had developed some more aggressive behaviors. Again, within MINUTES of Ben walking us through what to do, we saw a completely different dog! I cannot say enough good things about what Barkbusters does! It is simply amazing!!

First meeting and I am already seeing a difference in my dog. I never would’ve thought we’d find the perfect trainer for my dog but here we are. Ben has been a great help and I’m definitely looking forward to our future meetings. I would recommend for any dog owner who has a dog that needs help with behavioral training, you won’t be disappointed.

Ben was so professional, yet very friendly kind, easy to talk to, and patient! He is extremely knowledgeable. He spent over 4 hours with us and our 2 dogs, one of whom is quite stubborn. My husband and I would recommend Ben in a heartbeat. We couldn't be more satisfied with our decision.

Ben has been so helpful in training our dog. We have been doing virtual sessions and still making a ton of progress. We are still on our journey to having a happy and calm dog but I know through the help of Bark Buster’s we will get there!

Ben has been so awesome helping us train our dog!! And doing it virtually!! We’ve seen a lot of progress with our anxious rescue and we’re very grateful for it. We recommend Ben and Bark Busters!

From our first encounter with the call assistant, Liz, to the times we’ve needed Ben after our first appointment, the level of care, professionalism, patience, and knowledge, can’t be beat. As a frugal family of four, the price accompanying the service was something we considered. However, we envisioned using a less reputable establishment and then still needing Bark Buster’s services in the long run. WE WERE NOT DISAPPOINTED! Ben Miller, spent over 3 hours working with us (and our dog) on our first session. When he left, I am not exaggerating when I say, he left us with a different dog. He taught us how to communicate with our dog in a way she understands, respects, and ultimately listens to! It also is not an exaggeration to say that our quality of life has been better because of this. The added stress of a wild dog (along with wild kids, lol) takes a toll. Things are completely different now! If you are on the fence about this service, DON’T BE!! Having my best furry friend also be a good listener now, is worth its weight in gold!