Bark Busters Dakota County, Lakeville & Woodbury Reviews
Reviews
153 Reviews ★★★★★(Average 5 out of 5)
Donna A. .
3 months ago
— Lakeville, MN
Our dog, Bernie, is almost 5 years old and was out of control. Barking, not coming when called, pulling us over when we walked him and being leash aggressive. (Yikes!). We decided to get serious about Bernie's behavior and inquired about Bark Busters. We had other family dogs that were easy to live with, but we were considering re-homing Bernie if things didn't get better. We decided to work with Bark Busters.
Our trainer, Ryanne has taught us many strategies to address Bernie's issues and the results have been incredible! We found that the humans in the family needed to be trained to help Bernie become a more pleasant family dog. Having Ryanne work with us, in our home and focusing only on Bernie has made all the difference. We purchased a plan that allows us to call Ryanne anytime throughout the year! Best investment if your dog's behavior is not what you'd like it to be.
Highly recommend!!
Thank you so much for the kind and thoughtful review! It truly means a lot to Omar and me. You’ve both put in such great work with Bernie, and I’m so happy to hear how much progress you're seeing — it’s been a joy to be part of the journey.
Your commitment to Bernie has made all the difference, and I’m so glad you gave him the chance to succeed. Looking forward to continuing to support you whenever you need it!
Warmly,
Ryanne
Laura S.
8 months ago
— Apple Valley, MN
Life-Changing Training for Both Me and Arlo!
I can't say enough great things about Bark Busters and Omar! In just one month, the transformation in my dog Arlo has been incredible. He went from being an anxious, barking mess who needed everything on his terms, to a calm, relaxed pup who seems genuinely at peace.
What surprised me the most is how much tension Arlo was holding—I didn’t even realize it until I saw how calm he is now. The best part? This training isn't based on food or treats. Instead, Omar gave me the tools to build a healthy, long-lasting bond with Arlo that's rooted in communication and mutual respect.
Omar has been patient, kind, and explains things in a way that really makes sense to me. He doesn’t just tell me what to do—he helps me understand why it matters and how it impacts Arlo’s behavior. It’s been empowering as a dog owner.
This experience has absolutely been worth the time, effort, and money. If your dog is struggling, don’t wait—call Omar at Bark Busters. You won’t regret it!
Laura, thank you so much for the wonderful review! I'm thrilled to be supporting Arlo's training. Working with you has truly been a pleasure.
Best, Omar Rubio
Debbie
20 months ago
— Apple Valley, MN
We had our first session with Ryanne, in our home for our 3 dogs with Bark Busters Dog Training. Our dogs have been barking uncontrollably out of the window at our neighbors, counter surfing, getting into fights with each other, and more! After the first session, we are reclaiming the windows and the kitchen. They are learning to respect our space. We still have work to do to become the leaders in the home that we need to be, but we are off to a great start!
My husband and I were pleasantly surprised at how quick our 5.5 yo and 3.5 yo pups took to their new skills. We hired Bark Busters to help us with barking, jumping, and walking. Our initial lesson with Ryanne was 3 hours and well worth it. We’ve been practicing the skills we learned with both of our pups and they don’t bark or jump like they used to. We’ve also seen a significant improvement with walking. We highly recommend Ryanne and Bark Busters if your little fur babies have habits like ours ?
Thanks Karen! I really appreciate your support for Bark Busters Twin Cities! Thanks, Ryanne
Shelby N.
3 years ago
— Burnsville, MN
My dog Romi is a 1.5 year old Sheltie who is extremely reactive to the tiniest sound or smallest movement, specifically cars. We have done typical training classes and even 1 on 1 training with a clicker and treat method. Nothing has worked until we found Bark Busters! After just a few weeks of the new training and methodology, his reactivity has significantly decreased. We still have work to do for him to fully relinquish the alpha role but I know we will get there. Paul has been amazing trainer. He is always patient and respectful and I can tell he truly wants us to succeed.
Thank you Shelby! We love hearing from our clients, thank you for sharing your story!
Peggy K.
11 years ago
— Faribault, MN
Paul provided us with great training advice. He explained the way a dog thinks and responds. This has helped us work with Maggie and make our experience of owning a puppy so much better. The props and training we were provided was great and I would recommend it to anyone!
Donna A. .
3 months ago
— Lakeville, MN
Our dog, Bernie, is almost 5 years old and was out of control. Barking, not coming when called, pulling us over when we walked him and being leash aggressive. (Yikes!). We decided to get serious about Bernie's behavior and inquired about Bark Busters. We had other family dogs that were easy to live with, but we were considering re-homing Bernie if things didn't get better. We decided to work with Bark Busters.
PermalinkOur trainer, Ryanne has taught us many strategies to address Bernie's issues and the results have been incredible! We found that the humans in the family needed to be trained to help Bernie become a more pleasant family dog. Having Ryanne work with us, in our home and focusing only on Bernie has made all the difference. We purchased a plan that allows us to call Ryanne anytime throughout the year! Best investment if your dog's behavior is not what you'd like it to be.
Highly recommend!!
Your commitment to Bernie has made all the difference, and I’m so glad you gave him the chance to succeed. Looking forward to continuing to support you whenever you need it!
Warmly,
Ryanne
Laura S.
8 months ago
— Apple Valley, MN
Life-Changing Training for Both Me and Arlo!
PermalinkI can't say enough great things about Bark Busters and Omar! In just one month, the transformation in my dog Arlo has been incredible. He went from being an anxious, barking mess who needed everything on his terms, to a calm, relaxed pup who seems genuinely at peace.
What surprised me the most is how much tension Arlo was holding—I didn’t even realize it until I saw how calm he is now. The best part? This training isn't based on food or treats. Instead, Omar gave me the tools to build a healthy, long-lasting bond with Arlo that's rooted in communication and mutual respect.
Omar has been patient, kind, and explains things in a way that really makes sense to me. He doesn’t just tell me what to do—he helps me understand why it matters and how it impacts Arlo’s behavior. It’s been empowering as a dog owner.
This experience has absolutely been worth the time, effort, and money. If your dog is struggling, don’t wait—call Omar at Bark Busters. You won’t regret it!
Best, Omar Rubio
Debbie
20 months ago
— Apple Valley, MN
We had our first session with Ryanne, in our home for our 3 dogs with Bark Busters Dog Training. Our dogs have been barking uncontrollably out of the window at our neighbors, counter surfing, getting into fights with each other, and more! After the first session, we are reclaiming the windows and the kitchen. They are learning to respect our space. We still have work to do to become the leaders in the home that we need to be, but we are off to a great start!
PermalinkKaren A.
3 years ago
— Lakeville, MN
My husband and I were pleasantly surprised at how quick our 5.5 yo and 3.5 yo pups took to their new skills. We hired Bark Busters to help us with barking, jumping, and walking. Our initial lesson with Ryanne was 3 hours and well worth it. We’ve been practicing the skills we learned with both of our pups and they don’t bark or jump like they used to. We’ve also seen a significant improvement with walking. We highly recommend Ryanne and Bark Busters if your little fur babies have habits like ours ?
PermalinkShelby N.
3 years ago
— Burnsville, MN
My dog Romi is a 1.5 year old Sheltie who is extremely reactive to the tiniest sound or smallest movement, specifically cars. We have done typical training classes and even 1 on 1 training with a clicker and treat method. Nothing has worked until we found Bark Busters! After just a few weeks of the new training and methodology, his reactivity has significantly decreased. We still have work to do for him to fully relinquish the alpha role but I know we will get there. Paul has been amazing trainer. He is always patient and respectful and I can tell he truly wants us to succeed.
PermalinkPeggy K.
11 years ago
— Faribault, MN
Paul provided us with great training advice. He explained the way a dog thinks and responds. This has helped us work with Maggie and make our experience of owning a puppy so much better. The props and training we were provided was great and I would recommend it to anyone!
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