Bark Busters Dakota County, Lakeville & Woodbury Reviews
Reviews
116 Reviews ★★★★★(Average 4.99 out of 5)
Erik d.
43 days ago
— Saint Paul, MN
Ryanne has been incredible, I can highly recommend her to anyone with a dog with behavioral issues! We have a very stubborn mini dachshund who showed territorial aggression and excessive marking and barking. We have only had a handful of sessions with Ryanne, but our dog has shown improvements we would not have believed a couple of weeks ago. He is able to stay overnight in his own crate without wining, we can eat in peace without him harassing us, his barking has reduced by 80-90%, and we have learned very easy-to-use techniques to help him calm down more quickly when we have visitors. We love Bark Busters focus on communication techniques rather than treats or punishments, as we can use these techniques anywhere.
Ryanne has also been very responsive and often checks in with us. Bark Busters is well worth the price, which is very affordable compared to similar companies who typically do not offer as many in-home training hours or follow-up appointments.
We have a four year old GS mix and we recently adopted a 5 year old GSD who was very reactive, not socialized at all and who was not leash trained. Ryanne and Omar taught us behavior techniques and modifications which we practiced on both our dogs. The results are amazing as we had hoped but doubted the two could ever live peacefully under the same roof. This weekend changed all that and we are thrilled with the results. Omar and Ryanne’s patience and knowledge has allowed us to let the dogs have the run of the house together.
Their program taught us how to train our dogs by speaking their language and we did not have to use shock collars, choke chains, or treats to modify their behaviors. Thank you so much Omar and Ryanne!
Bark Busters instructor Ryanne is an excellent trainer. We were skeptical at first if our dog could be turned around. Sonic (our dog) was aggressive, barked alot, jumped up and was pulling on leash while walking. Within a few days not months learning her techniques we had a very different dog. We use these techniques every day now. Now our dog hardly barks at all, is calm, easier to walk and very little aggression. A considerable change. We were very impressed. Ryanne was very helpful and detailed even helping us out with our sons family. Now the grandkids can come over. I would definitely recommend Bark Busters and trainer Ryanne .
We are so grateful to have come across Bark Busters and cannot say enough good things. The bottom line is that we have received excellent guidance and support in training our dog as we combine households and add a cat to the mix. Ryanne has taught us so much; we’re happy and our dog is happier. Everything has made so much sense to us and to our dog as evidenced by his response to the training. There is nothing harsh or unkind and we saw results right away and continue to see results. We’ve recommended Bark Busters to our friends and will continue to do so. Thank you!!
Thanks Trista! I appreciate you sharing your experience w/ Bark Busters! You guys are doing the training and it shows! Its a pleasure to be working with you!
Rachel R.
3 months ago
— Farmington, MN
Bark Busters has been such a blessing for me and my dog, Louie! Ryanne is amazing to work with, offers helpful guidance, and has an amazing knowledge about dog psychology. I have enjoyed learning how to speak dog, be more confident in training, and build a stronger bond with my dog! It has been rewarding to see progress made and am excited to keep building on it! I love that Bark Busters has flexible scheduling, allows for individualized training based on your dogs’ needs, and has a lifetime commitment! I highly recommend Bark Busters and wish I would have found it sooner!
Thank you Rachel! Your comments on our training is very rewarding for me to read! Its my pleasure to be working with you and Louie!
Shelly
3 months ago
— Apple Valley, MN
We are so very happy with our training with Ryanne! Our dog, Winston, is picking up the training techniques quickly and we are seeing changes in his behaviors immediately. The training is fun, and easy to build into our regular daily routines so consistency is a breeze. I didn't think teaching an old (8 years) dog would be possible, but it absolutely is! Thank you so much Bark Busters & Ryanne!! Our lives are changing so much, for the better!
Thank you for the review Shelly! I really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience working with Bark Busters with others:) Please reach out anytime with questions and continued support! Best, Ryanne
Scott & Melanie L.
6 months ago
— Lakeville, MN
We struggled for several years with our 3 year old dog rescue dog. She had severe anxiety, barking, and unfocused energy. We had tried obedience training escalating to muzzles and shock collars but these did not work.. We learned about Bark Busters from a local advertisement and after some research found some positive reviews about this service. We reached out to our local Bark Busters for more information and were impressed with the initial conversations. The service came with a notable cost, but the results have been incredible.
Ryanne sat down and really got to know us, our pets, the environment, the issues we were having and connected with us helping us communicate more effectively with our four-legged family members. . She was very knowledgeable about dog behaviors and explained everything to us very clearly about why our dog(s) were acting the way they were. She took a very organized and methodical approach to help train the humans and then focus on the dogs. Using the information and techniques she provided, we saw some significant immediate results even after the first day!
Ryanne provided us a training schedule until the next session and got the next session scheduled right away. We really appreciate the personalized approach she provided, she is super friendly, knowledgeable, as well as approachable. The next session saw even more positive results and our dog’s behavior has really changed for the better from these training sessions, and our continued use of her techniques.
We are very impressed with Ryanne, Omar, and the Bark Busters team and would hands-down recommend this service!
We’ve been working with Ryanne for 6 weeks. During that short time she showed us how to communicate with our rescue. He’s a 1 year old Aussie border collie mix. We’re his 4th and forever home. He is a high energy and very intelligent dog. We knew we needed help. Ryanne came to our home and worked with us for 3 sessions over the last 6 weeks. She showed us how to immediately and effectively communicate with our dog. We can now take him to the park and play fetch. He walk's calmly by our side and ignores distractions. He only focuses on us. Before we could barely walk him without being pulled to the ground. If you’re thinking about using a trainer I highly recommend the Bark Buster program. Thank you Ryanne!
Thanks Vicki! I really appreciate you taking your time to write a review and share your experience with Bark Busters! Your positive feedback is much appreciated. You and your family have been a delight to work with and it is your dedication to Hapa that has really been the hero!!
Best,
Ryanne Rubio
Dean L.
7 months ago
— Saint Paul, MN
Omar was amazing. He taught us how to truly communicate with our dog. And learning better communication with our dog we're getting the behavior changes we desired Omar. Our trainer was well spoken very clear and concise. He was an excellent instructor. I highly recommend Barker Busters to anyone who wants to get rid of chaotic anxious behavior in a dog. The written materials that Barker Busters leaves behind as well as emails electronically are very helpful. we look forward to learning more from Omar at our next appointment. The in-home training also is a huge benefit because it allows the trainer and the owners to concentrate on each other without interruption by others or other dogs.
Hi Dean! Thank you for your 5-star review. We sincerely look forward to our continued work together.
Yours truly,
Omar Rubio
Don L.
7 months ago
— Saint Paul, MN
Our mixed breed rescue (JoJo) was experiencing EXTREME fear reactivity after having been attacked and injured by another dog. If within 100 yards of another dog, she would demonstrate over-the-top fear and stress. Although we’ve always had dogs, we were at a loss on how to help her. After discussing “re-homing” her to a safer environment, we called Bark Busters in a last effort to see if we could find a way to help JoJo feel safe and have a less stressful life. From our first meeting with Omar, he demonstrated a calming, knowledgeable and insightful understanding of our situation. He offered strategies that we could start using immediately and, above all, he was patient - both with JoJo AND with us. It has been a journey, and Omar has guided our every step. While JoJo is still reactive, it is FAR less than previously, and she allows us to calm her much more quickly. We are confident that with Omar’s continued coaching, we will get to the place we want to be, for JoJo and for us.
Erik d.
43 days ago
— Saint Paul, MN
Ryanne has been incredible, I can highly recommend her to anyone with a dog with behavioral issues! We have a very stubborn mini dachshund who showed territorial aggression and excessive marking and barking. We have only had a handful of sessions with Ryanne, but our dog has shown improvements we would not have believed a couple of weeks ago. He is able to stay overnight in his own crate without wining, we can eat in peace without him harassing us, his barking has reduced by 80-90%, and we have learned very easy-to-use techniques to help him calm down more quickly when we have visitors. We love Bark Busters focus on communication techniques rather than treats or punishments, as we can use these techniques anywhere.
PermalinkRyanne has also been very responsive and often checks in with us. Bark Busters is well worth the price, which is very affordable compared to similar companies who typically do not offer as many in-home training hours or follow-up appointments.
Todd B.
46 days ago
— Lakeville, MN
We have a four year old GS mix and we recently adopted a 5 year old GSD who was very reactive, not socialized at all and who was not leash trained. Ryanne and Omar taught us behavior techniques and modifications which we practiced on both our dogs. The results are amazing as we had hoped but doubted the two could ever live peacefully under the same roof. This weekend changed all that and we are thrilled with the results. Omar and Ryanne’s patience and knowledge has allowed us to let the dogs have the run of the house together.
PermalinkTheir program taught us how to train our dogs by speaking their language and we did not have to use shock collars, choke chains, or treats to modify their behaviors. Thank you so much Omar and Ryanne!
Todd, Elaine, Prince and Obi
Kari V.
54 days ago
— Dennison, MN
Bark Busters instructor Ryanne is an excellent trainer. We were skeptical at first if our dog could be turned around. Sonic (our dog) was aggressive, barked alot, jumped up and was pulling on leash while walking. Within a few days not months learning her techniques we had a very different dog. We use these techniques every day now. Now our dog hardly barks at all, is calm, easier to walk and very little aggression. A considerable change. We were very impressed. Ryanne was very helpful and detailed even helping us out with our sons family. Now the grandkids can come over. I would definitely recommend Bark Busters and trainer Ryanne .
PermalinkTrista S.
2 months ago
— Apple Valley, MN
We are so grateful to have come across Bark Busters and cannot say enough good things. The bottom line is that we have received excellent guidance and support in training our dog as we combine households and add a cat to the mix. Ryanne has taught us so much; we’re happy and our dog is happier. Everything has made so much sense to us and to our dog as evidenced by his response to the training. There is nothing harsh or unkind and we saw results right away and continue to see results. We’ve recommended Bark Busters to our friends and will continue to do so. Thank you!!
PermalinkRachel R.
3 months ago
— Farmington, MN
Bark Busters has been such a blessing for me and my dog, Louie! Ryanne is amazing to work with, offers helpful guidance, and has an amazing knowledge about dog psychology. I have enjoyed learning how to speak dog, be more confident in training, and build a stronger bond with my dog! It has been rewarding to see progress made and am excited to keep building on it! I love that Bark Busters has flexible scheduling, allows for individualized training based on your dogs’ needs, and has a lifetime commitment! I highly recommend Bark Busters and wish I would have found it sooner!
PermalinkShelly
3 months ago
— Apple Valley, MN
We are so very happy with our training with Ryanne! Our dog, Winston, is picking up the training techniques quickly and we are seeing changes in his behaviors immediately. The training is fun, and easy to build into our regular daily routines so consistency is a breeze. I didn't think teaching an old (8 years) dog would be possible, but it absolutely is! Thank you so much Bark Busters & Ryanne!! Our lives are changing so much, for the better!
PermalinkScott & Melanie L.
6 months ago
— Lakeville, MN
We struggled for several years with our 3 year old dog rescue dog. She had severe anxiety, barking, and unfocused energy. We had tried obedience training escalating to muzzles and shock collars but these did not work.. We learned about Bark Busters from a local advertisement and after some research found some positive reviews about this service. We reached out to our local Bark Busters for more information and were impressed with the initial conversations. The service came with a notable cost, but the results have been incredible.
PermalinkRyanne sat down and really got to know us, our pets, the environment, the issues we were having and connected with us helping us communicate more effectively with our four-legged family members. . She was very knowledgeable about dog behaviors and explained everything to us very clearly about why our dog(s) were acting the way they were. She took a very organized and methodical approach to help train the humans and then focus on the dogs. Using the information and techniques she provided, we saw some significant immediate results even after the first day!
Ryanne provided us a training schedule until the next session and got the next session scheduled right away. We really appreciate the personalized approach she provided, she is super friendly, knowledgeable, as well as approachable. The next session saw even more positive results and our dog’s behavior has really changed for the better from these training sessions, and our continued use of her techniques.
We are very impressed with Ryanne, Omar, and the Bark Busters team and would hands-down recommend this service!
Vicki L.
6 months ago
— Lakeville, MN
We’ve been working with Ryanne for 6 weeks. During that short time she showed us how to communicate with our rescue. He’s a 1 year old Aussie border collie mix. We’re his 4th and forever home. He is a high energy and very intelligent dog. We knew we needed help. Ryanne came to our home and worked with us for 3 sessions over the last 6 weeks. She showed us how to immediately and effectively communicate with our dog. We can now take him to the park and play fetch. He walk's calmly by our side and ignores distractions. He only focuses on us. Before we could barely walk him without being pulled to the ground. If you’re thinking about using a trainer I highly recommend the Bark Buster program. Thank you Ryanne!
PermalinkBest,
Ryanne Rubio
Dean L.
7 months ago
— Saint Paul, MN
Omar was amazing. He taught us how to truly communicate with our dog. And learning better communication with our dog we're getting the behavior changes we desired Omar. Our trainer was well spoken very clear and concise. He was an excellent instructor. I highly recommend Barker Busters to anyone who wants to get rid of chaotic anxious behavior in a dog. The written materials that Barker Busters leaves behind as well as emails electronically are very helpful. we look forward to learning more from Omar at our next appointment. The in-home training also is a huge benefit because it allows the trainer and the owners to concentrate on each other without interruption by others or other dogs.
PermalinkYours truly,
Omar Rubio
Don L.
7 months ago
— Saint Paul, MN
Our mixed breed rescue (JoJo) was experiencing EXTREME fear reactivity after having been attacked and injured by another dog. If within 100 yards of another dog, she would demonstrate over-the-top fear and stress. Although we’ve always had dogs, we were at a loss on how to help her. After discussing “re-homing” her to a safer environment, we called Bark Busters in a last effort to see if we could find a way to help JoJo feel safe and have a less stressful life. From our first meeting with Omar, he demonstrated a calming, knowledgeable and insightful understanding of our situation. He offered strategies that we could start using immediately and, above all, he was patient - both with JoJo AND with us. It has been a journey, and Omar has guided our every step. While JoJo is still reactive, it is FAR less than previously, and she allows us to calm her much more quickly. We are confident that with Omar’s continued coaching, we will get to the place we want to be, for JoJo and for us.
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