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...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!
...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.
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.
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!
I saw immediate results with my dog who is very stubborn, he responded very well to the training I'm impressed!
Ben was great with my dog Penny. In our initial meeting, Ben thoroughly explained the BB approach. Ben was very patient with showing me how and when to intervene when Penny’s behavior needed to be modified. Highly recommended!
I highly recommend Ben from Bark Busters! I have two golden retrievers, and he did an amazing job teaching me how to train my dogs!
Ben was amazing for our first training session with our rescue lab from the shelter! Ben is patient with both dogs and the owners (who are really the ones who need training). After one session I am already able to control my dog so he doesn’t jump, nip or run to the door. Our next lesson on leash walking went amazing and has been life changing ! I also feel assured with the Gold package that Ben will continue to return anytime my dog needs a training refresh for the rest of his life.
I really enjoy working with Ben. He's very knowledgeable and patient with me and my daughter. I will recommend him to anyone that's looking for a trainer.
Very successful first training with our 8 week old Bernese Mountain puppy. Shocked at how quickly she picked up on training methods. Both my husband and I feel better prepared to work with our pup!
Ben was very professional in training us on how to handle our two dogs. The dogs are different with one being reactive to sound and Ben outlined separate training plans for each dog with this key difference. We see immediate and continuing progress 3 days into the training plan with the younger dog. Our older dog will require more time with different goals in mind however even he is showing progress for us. We are looking forward to our continued training sessions
Jodie's expertise has been invaluable! We were seriously contemplating giving our 16 month old Weimaraner back to the breeder or a rescue due to possession aggression and nipping at friends and family. We were at our wits end! This pup is our 2nd Weim and so much has been different with him this time around. We thought he was a problem dog and could not be helped, boy were we wrong! Jodie's customized training has been so effective. We have been dedicated to the work on our end with him and are so glad that she is able to come back as needed. We are a happy family again and can have people over to visit. Thank you Jodie and Bark Busters!!
We have a wonderful Jack Russel who, unfortunately, loves to bark too much. Jacks are notoriously difficult to train. But a session with our wonderful trainer and we were able to limit our Jack's obsession with barking almost immediately. Thank you Ben and Jodie
I spent a long time trying to find a trainer that concentrated on behavioral modification instead of obedience training. Ben and Bark-Busters absolutely fit the bill. I had excellent success previously with an alpha rottweiler-mix using what I learned from watching and reading Caesar Milan. That was 15 years ago and it seems I had lost my knack and was unable to take my new rescue (3 years old) on a calm walk. With some additional tools from Ben it's working beautifully. The basic approach using body language and calm energy are the same as Milan's approach. By starting with indoor exercises - such as claiming space, food and doors --, both my dog and I were more in-sync before moving outside to walking in a more distracting environment. Ben is THE DOG WHISPERER OF MARYLAND!
It's now day-two after the first session with Ben and my dog and I are walking calmly together. Inside behavior is also improving dramatically.
I really like that I'll be able to call or email Ben as I have questions or run into problems and as we advance to more difficult areas.
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