Live a Happier Life Together With Your Dog

Are you experiencing behavioral issues with your dog? Our dog-friendly training methods can help you overcome these issues quickly. We train in your home where you and your dog are most comfortable. With our efficient, results-oriented training program, you can achieve the communication and leadership you want with your dog.

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Common Dog Behavioral Issues We Address:

  • Aggression
  • Barking
  • Biting
  • Change in Address
  • Chewing
  • Destruction
  • Digging
  • Focus & Listening
  • Housebreaking
  • Improving Confidence
  • Jumping
  • Leash Pulling
  • Marking/Peeing
  • New Baby Preparation
  • Obsessiveness
  • Respecting Other Pets
  • Running Away
  • Separation Anxiety
  • Sibling Rivalry – in House Tensions/ Fights

 

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About Bonnie

Dog Trainer Bonnie Ober and Dog

Home Dog Training in Boston Northwest!

Welcome. I am Bonnie Ober, your Bark Busters Dog Trainer and Dog Behavioral Therapist in Boston Northwest. My life passion has always been animals, and I have worked with them and lived with them all of my life. My start with Bark Busters was more than five years ago when I was working with my own dog with my cousin - a Bark Busters dog trainer in Northern California. I was astounded at the quick and life-changing methods she employed with her clients (and their dogs!). I knew then and there that this was the career path for me – working to make each client and their dog happy and relaxed in their relationships with each other and in their families.

I continue to attend advanced classes and learn from our International network of more than 300 Bark Busters dog trainers and dog behavioral therapists in the USA, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. I have rescued, fostered, and adopted several dogs throughout my life (Husky, Beagle mix, Cocker Spaniel, Poodle mix, Terrier mix and Lab/Newfoundland mix), so I know first-hand what issues come up and what it takes to make things work not just correctly but also practically.

Bark Busters dog-friendly and natural training methods produce quick and efficient results. In fact, it's not unusual to have what were once "out of control dogs" behaving well - sitting and waiting calmly, not jumping up, and not charging the front door - by the end of the first training session.

Puppies can also be a challenge for new first-time dog owners (and even experienced dog owners!). I'll partner with you to quickly sort out toilet training, nipping, and all the other frustrations that are part of puppyhood.

Bark Busters does not use physically or mentally abusive training methods, and I won’t use treats as a primary motivator. I do believe in giving dogs treats, but don’t believe in becoming a “treat dispenser." I train the brain, not the belly.

I teach you to think canine, and to top it all off, give you a “Life of Dog Support Guarantee.” That’s great peace of mind. I believe that for your dog, your calm, safe, and loving home, and your love and affection should be the treat! Dog training does not alter your dog’s personality for the worse, it improves it.

I will show you how to apply the natural and quick strategies that dogs use themselves to influence each other. These strategies are easy to learn and you'll quickly establish yourself as the leader and the object of your dog's love, respect, and obedience.

My goals are simple: make the household a happy one for you and your dog! Dog adoptions are at an all-time high which is wonderful; but some dogs come with baggage from previous circumstances, and I want to make sure every dog goes to - and stays - happily at their new home! 

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What Makes Bark Busters Boston Northwest Unique

Bark Busters is the worldwide leader of in-home dog training, helping over 1 million families and their dogs around the globe since 1989. We wholeheartedly believe in our methods and 30+ years of results. At Bark Busters Boston Northwest, we clear up the miscommunication between dogs and humans at the root of many behavioral issues by teaching everyone to speak the same language – dog!

Our nurturing, dog-friendly approach teaches you, the pet parent, the same natural communication methods that dogs understand instinctively. Our efficient, results-oriented, training program prioritizes clear communication and leadership while addressing issues in the locations they occur.

This means faster, longer-lasting solutions for you and your dog.

Dogs learn best in a familiar, safe environment, free of outside distractions and disruptions. That is why we come directly to your home, on your schedule to build an effective foundation for better behavior. We work first to build an effective foundation for better behavior. We teach you how to communicate with your dog. Dogs naturally live in families and look to their family leaders for guidance, safety, and love. Most people don't know how to appeal to a dog's natural sense of leadership or communication. We teach you how to use friendly, canine leadership and to "speak dog" using your body language, voice tones, and timing so you and your dog communicate better! You will see results. You want to see a change in your dog’s behavior, preferably sooner rather than later.

Any Breed. Any Age. Any Issue. Get Started Today!

We customize our training sessions to achieve your specific goals and meet your dog’s unique needs. When you learn to "speak dog" the Bark Busters way, you get real results – and nurture positive relationships and lasting emotional bonds with your canine family member.

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Home Dog Training

Our Services

Bark Buster trainers conduct the one-on-one training in your home, without the distraction of other dogs or the stress of being sent away for dog obedience training at a kennel. After learning in your home, our behavioral therapist and trainer will work with you as needed outside and around real distractions, once you and your dog are ready.

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Life of Dog Support Guarantee

Life of Dog Support Guarantee

Bark Busters Home Dog Training provides a Life of Dog Support Guarantee that is unique in the industry. It is designed to help owners resolve their dog's behavior and obedience problems and to provide customers with the satisfaction of ongoing support and peace of mind.

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Dog Behavior Issues

Tips & Advice

We're here to help. From general dog training tips, to puppy toilet training best practices, to learning about various dog breeds we've worked with, Bark Busters offers our free tips and advice on common dog behavior problems and more.

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Boston Northwest Client Reviews

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Our Giant Schnoodle was very strong willed and we were clueless as to how to correct some bad behavior. Bonnie at Bark Busters was phenomenal! We noticed a remarkable difference after just one visit! Obviously the process takes a lot of time and attention but we went from desperate to hopeful to very pleased within just a couple of months. We would highly recommend Bonnie and Bark Busters to anyone!
Deborah J
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I cannot recommend Bonnie Ober highly enough, I love her! I wish I had called Bark Busters a LONG time ago. I had Blue for well over a year and went through a couple of trainers and was still not making any headway. I was told and understood all the "rules" but it was way too overwhelming and exhausting and just didn't work for me and Blue. Bonnie spent just a short time with us and quickly got to the root of what was happening and what needed to be done. She broke it down very easily and we had a quick and simple routine we could manage. When I contacted her with updates, she would cheer us on and help us fine tune areas we were still having trouble with. I will be forever grateful to her for all of her help. She explained the entire process and was extremely patient. I am SOOOO GLAD I did this; it is the best money you'll ever spend! She was born for this job and we are all so lucky to have found her!!!!
Doug P.
Concord, MA
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We have two beloved Havanese, who ruled the roost, barking at anything that moved (or didn’t) and constantly insisting on going out and then coming in, wash and repeat. Driving us crazy. After Bonnie’s first visit, they’ve become wonderful little citizens, quieting when told and basically only asking to go out when needed. We still have work to do, but the change is absolutely astounding. Bonnie is wonderful to work with. Money very well spent.
John G.
Newton, MA
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Moose and I had our first training session with Bonnie she was wonderful! Moose still needs a lot of work, but I am hopeful that the more work we do with Bonnie, and the more comfortable he becomes with our new home that he will be much calmer and happier. Thank you Bonnie!
Noelle F.
Dracut, MA
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I had a wonderful experience with Bonnie today. My Murphy is a rescue and he has trouble with every new person he meets. By the end of our time together, he was completely at ease. My family and I look forward to working the program to help Murphy be all he can be. Thank you, Bonnie
Frank V.
Tewksbury, MA
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I am so happy I found Bonnie and Bark Busters. My patience was challenged and I needed expert training for my psychiatric service dog. Bonnie was able to step in and help. She was cheerful, easy, and bonded with my dog instantly. Now, my dog has qualified as a service dog through the help of Bark Busters Boston. THANK YOU Bonnie.
David P.
Lancaster, MA
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We've only had once session so far but I already know that Bonnie is a game changer! Her tips were so helpful. Honestly, just her perspective and encouragement were precisely what I (and my family) needed. We were really doubting our abilities as a dog family. I'm so grateful I stumbled upon the website which lead me to working with Bonnie. She is a wealth of knowledge. Her warmth and support have given us so much more confidence and motivation to push ahead and get our puppy back on track.
Jessica B.
Waltham, MA
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Bonnie is the very best, it has been a pleasure working with her.
Ryan S.
Newton Center, MA
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Bonnie is wonderful! She certainly knows how to handle dogs. My husband and I learned so much today and look forward to working with our standard poodle a little each day. I’m glad Bark Busters was highly recommended to me by the groomer from which I made the right decision. Thank you again Bonnie for spending quality time with us. We look forward to working with you.
Cheryl
Cheryl C.
Chelmsford, MA
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Bonnie was very helpful in teaching my family and I how to train our two new English Terrier Dogs. She showed us what we needed to do, products to buy and how to apply the products for potty training, so we could start enjoying our new dogs. I highly recommend Bonnie.
Andreas T.
Winchester, MA
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5 stars... a big thank you to Bonnie and Bark Busters! Incredible insight into what makes our little guy tick. Top shelf program for both pets and pet parents.
Katie P.
Lancaster, MA
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Working with Bonnie was an absolute pleasure: She was prompt, professional, and expert in describing and helping us implement effective training strategies! We felt empowered to practice and make progress after just one lesson, and we feel great about the prospect of her ongoing support.
Joseph R.
Newton Center, MA
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After just one week working with Bonnie, my dog Sherman understands that I am the leader of our pack. He walks next to me beautifully. He stops barking when commanded. He follows me vs. being unruly and underfoot. He is far more relaxed overall. The concept is brilliant and very easy to administer for fast results!
Martha S.
Waltham, MA
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Bonnie has been so helpful with training my stubborn Rottie. The techniques she has taught me have improved me and my dogs life. Bonnie is clear with communication and is quick to come by when we need a follow up. We tried other trainings before Bonnie with no results. I get instant results with the things she has taught me.
Sandra B.
Lowell, MA
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Bonnie is a dog whisperer!! She is truly amazing! By the end of her first visit with us, we knew it was money well spent. With a new harness and a few instructions, for the first time we were able to walk Bella instead of her dragging us. Bonnie’s clear love of dogs and training methods have helped us immensely. She has helped with everything from puppy potty training to best products to use. She is always responsive to any questions we have which always returns us with positive results. We truly believe she has helped us understand Bella and how to get her to respond to us. I highly recommend her to anyone who needs help training a puppy or dog.
Christine D.
Shirley, MA
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Bonnie was so informative. I needed the training as much as my dog did . It's about me being an effective canine leader, and not the dog leading me. I learned it is SO IMPORTANT to be consistent with training, praise, HOW TO SET RULES with your pup, and stick by them. Is it easy? No, it takes work. If you are committed to have the best pup possible, this is for you! I am so thrilled I came across the WEBSITE and followed up. Once you employ Bark Busters, the training is for a lifetime of your pup.

Thank You Bark Busters for sending me a great trainer!!!!!
Marianne P.
Lancaster, MA
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Bonnie is incredibly knowledgeable, responsive, and very in tune with dogs. She is a clear communicator and gives you so much confidence when you’re trying to figure out how to address challenges with your pup. I couldn’t be happier with the expertise she provides!
James K.
Waltham, MA
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On November 3, 2023, our family rescued a dog from Texas. We knew there would be an adjustment period for the new dog, Pawblo, and our existing dog, Viivi. It turned out to be more than we bargained for and within days we were on the phone to Barkbusters. We had used this company in the past and were happy with that experience.

We were connected to Bonnie Ober and she came to meet us on November 25, 2023 and stayed for more than three hours. She took time to hear our descriptions and concerns and immediately had things for us to do to diffuse the situation.

The new dog was attacking our other dog for no apparent reason. Some of the hotspots were narrow passageways and doors. We had no clue what to do to prevent this from happening. Bonnie did. She helped us to understand what was going on in both dogs’ minds, why the conflicts were happening and had step by step instructions on how to handle the conflict. Every step was kind, clear, and never heavy handed. With lots of practice, the problems with the dogs at the doors, and the attacks were overcome. We were taught vocalizations and the sequencing of using them to control the dogs. We all finally learned them and things have been much better.

If an approach isn’t working, Bonnie will modify it and she definitely thinks outside the box. One of us is handicapped and she has been very helpful thinking of work arounds for that. Bonnie thinks quickly and thoroughly, which makes it possible for her to help with unusual circumstances. She has been available to answer questions between sessions and is a source of expertise and encouragement. Her manner is calm, patient, and knowledgeable. She inspires hope and confidence; a can-do attitude. I also believe that she would honestly tell us what we can and cannot expect from our situation; no false hope.

Pawblo and Viivi still have work to do, as do we, but we are hopeful about the future.

We saw improvement within the first few days. Life is much better around here and it is only going to get better. Thank you, Bonnie!

The Panek Family,
Bob, Pat & Karen
Bob P.
Groton, MA
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Our experience with Bonnie has been nothing short of incredible.

We adopted our dog Chance this past summer and started working with Bonnie in August. As others have said, we came out of the first appointment with knowledge, tips & tools that provided immediate results. In the weeks following, we would see improvements almost daily (not just in Chance, but with our confidence too now that we had guidance).

Bonnie has always been available to emails/texts when we need advice (and the occasional pep talk after we thought we did something wrong) and has come back to help work on areas that both we & Chance needed help with. It's great to work with a trainer that doesn't just focus on Chance, but also helped us understand his behaviors.

We highly recommend Bonnie and Bark Busters.
Stephen T.
Tewksbury, MA
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We just started working with Bonnie for our 18 month old Portuguese Water Dog, Wesley. Wesley is a high energy 50 lb dog who is stronger than he thinks and needs some help in the listening department :)

Bonnie’s work started right away when Wesley wouldn’t even let her inside! She walked us through the process of calming him down and was very patient and encouraging. Once safely inside, Bonnie took the time to get to know Wesley and all his quirks. At the end of the session, he felt comfortable enough around Bonnie to try and steal her winter hat lol. That’s a sign you’re IN!

In addition to the hands-on training, we also enjoyed the interesting tid bits about why dogs behave the way they do based on DNA, and how Wesley’s personality was shaped by his birth order. It all came together at that point, and training Wesley finally seemed manageable.

We spent 3 hours working with Bonnie and have another follow-up visit in 3 weeks. During that time we have exercises to work on, and it’s only 15 mins a day which is very manageable. Wesley will get an A+ report card in no time. Highly recommend if you have an energetic pup who could use some 1:1 attention. Bonnie was great!
Julie G.
Bolton, MA
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I am so glad I started out 2024 with Bonnie from Bark Busters. I was going to have to surrender my dog, because he barked so much I had noise complaints from my neighbors. He was also very reactive to the other dogs in the neighborhood, growling and lunging at them. I was at my wit's end. Then I called Bonnie and learned more in one lesson than all my prior classes. She taught me to be the leader of the pack. Sound simple? It is once you know what you are doing. Jake finally understood what I needed him to do on walks and also learned he didn't have to worry about me when I was gone. Don't put off training -- you will learn so much about communication and respect.
Lexi O.
Waltham, MA
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Bonnie was great. Within a few hours I already felt confident with the tools she gave me to start giving my dog the corrections that she needed. Training time is very manageable and results come quickly! Highly recommend!
Krista H.
Pepperell, MA
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We contacted Bark Busters for help with our 1 year old Golden Retriever. Maverick is such a sweet boy in so many ways, but has issues with jumping up and being crazy on the leash! We were struggling every time we had to take him out. We definitely needed help! We had our first visit with Bonnie, and after 2 hours, he was a different puppy! It was finally enjoyable to go for a walk! She was so good and patient with him. Her knowledge and guidance trained us and our puppy responded so quickly. It has already been life-changing for us! We will continue to work on everything we learned. Thank you for all your help Bonnie! We look forward to our next session!
Stacy M.
Dracut, MA
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We contacted Bark Busters for help with our 1 year old Golden Retriever. Maverick is such a sweet boy in so many ways, but has issues with jumping up and being crazy on the leash! We were struggling every time we had to take him out. We definitely needed help! We had our first visit with Bonnie, and after 2 hours, he was a different puppy! It was finally enjoyable to go for a walk! She was so good and patient with him. Her knowledge and guidance trained us and our puppy responded so quickly. It has already been life-changing for us! We will continue to work on everything we learned. Thank you for all your help Bonnie! We look forward to our next session!
Stacy M.
Dracut, MA
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Bonnie is great! Easy to work with. We could ask questions via phone/text/email between meeting in person which was very, very helpful. Bonnie taught my husband and I to communicate effectively with our new rescue Gavin and navigate the first few months with appropriate expectations. Bonnie's teachings enabled us to navigate from a shaky start to building a solid foundation. From Gavin, myself and my husband, thank you Bonnie!!
Nadine M.
Acton, MA
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Our experience with Bark Busters has been amazing! Bonnie is great with our dogs and is great at teaching us new skills to trains our pups. We are so happy we made this investment. Thank you Bonnie!!
Emily Q.
Chelmsford, MA
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