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  • Armando P.
    6 years ago — Irvine, CA

    Photo of Omega Bark Busters was amazing. We worked with Lisa and the change in our dog has been amazing. Two things we liked in particular about Bark Busters: their holistic approach to teaching about all interactions with your dog, not just during training and their use of tones instead of treats or prong collars. Training felt really humane and the results have been amazing. Highly recommend them!

    • #Aggression
    • #Barking
    • #Hyperactivity
    • #Jumping up
    • #Pulling
    Trainer Note:
    8/21/2018 Omega is such a worthy dog! Thank you for not only rescuing him, but working with me to help you understand the proper way to communicate, train and praise him! Now he is so much better on the leash, too! How about meeting and taking him to the Spectrum, for another lesson, next?
  • Phil C.
    6 years ago — Newport Beach, CA

    Photo of Paco UPDATE!
    PACO, our 6 year old Tibetan Spaniel was a rescue and not good out and about with other people or other dogs. He was also very food driven and stubborn as can be lol!
    PACO understands he doesn't have to attack everything that moves and we are in control of the situation.
    Lisa's training schedule covered these issues and trained us as much as PACO, she even brought new collars, harness, leashes and even toys to help us figure out what as best for our dog.
    We have all come along in leaps and bounds, he's much calmer on walks and it's a now a pleasure to take him out.

    If you have a dog in the family that needs a little help, try Lisa Neyer of Bark Busters, we're delighted with the results.

    • #Aggression
    • #Barking
    • #Pulling
    Trainer Note:
    Paco continues to delight everyone who sees him, so now he goes everywhere with Phil & Georgia!
    Thank you for using Bark Busters SOC!
  • Sandi T.
    6 years ago — Irvine, CA

    Photo of Leylah I had a wonderful experience working with Lisa from Bark Busters and learning how to be a better dog owner. I found her to be very knowledgeable about using humane training methods which helped me a great deal in training my fear-aggressive dog. Clearly I was the one who needed the training as much as my dog did as I was allowing her to be the one in charge instead of me. But things are different now. After 3 full training sessions I have gained control over my dog's behaviors in our home and she is improving every day on our walks. I am very thankful to Lisa and Bark Busters for the service they provided me at a very crucial time for me. Thanks to her training I have learned the tools to provide Leylah the security she needs so that she doesn't have to be protective of me. I learned how to be the "Alpha" member of the house and I find that it even has helped me be more sure about myself in other areas as well. Thank you , Lisa, so much.

    • #Aggression
    • #Barking
    • #Jumping up
    • #Pulling
    Trainer Note:
    Dear Sandi,
    Leylah was rehabilitated through your courage, motivation
    & willingness to use my training methods. Thank you for choosing Bark Busters! I noted a huge change, for the better, in both of you.
    Your love for and dedication to Leylah made the positive change happen!
    Best wishes!
  • Susan Y.
    7 years ago — Foothill Ranch, CA

    Photo of Kupenda Working with Lisa changed my LIFE!!! We have had aggression toward larger dogs (on leash) problems with Kupenda for over 5 years. I NEVER looked forward to walking him. EVER. After the first session, I admit I was not only a bit skeptical but also a bit discouraged with the amount of 're- training' needed for me and my family (4 men). Lisa knew that walking him was our biggest issue and offered to have our second session only a few days after our first. This lesson was life-changing and miraculous. I cried and hugged Lisa after this session as we were able to successfully walk Kupenda past 2 large dogs without him 'freaking out.' I highly recommend Lisa!! She is professional, highly skilled and knows her stuff!! My friends and neighbors can not believe the change in our dog. She is BEYOND amazing! Thank you, thank you, thank you, Lisa!!!!

    • #Aggression
    • #Pulling
    Trainer Note:
    You're welcome, Susan.
    Your love for Kupenda and your great follow through with BB instructions made a HUGE difference.
    I'm looking forward to helping you with your new puppy when she arrives, also.
    I loved you remark, during a lesson, that now you love to challenge your dog and look for big dogs on your walks!
  • Enron N.
    7 years ago — South Orange County, CA

    Photo of Dutchess Lisa was great! She taught my wife and I some creative training methods that helped transform our wild Great Dane puppy into an obedient well behaved girl. I would definitely use Bark Busters again!

    • #Jumping up
    • #Pulling
    • #Puppy management
    • #Toileting
  • Holly S.
    7 years ago — South Orange County, CA

    Photo of Farrah    Laney We had a great experience with Lisa using the BarkBusters dog training system. We actually started training with her in 2009 and have successfully used the behavioral training methods she taught us all these years!

    We now have a new puppy and I am so thankful to Lisa that she has remained a trainer with BarkBusters! After several years, I was excited to connect with her again for training aids. She definitely has stood by her lifetime training guarantee!

    I would highly recommend working with Lisa for dog behavioral training. The BarkBusters method really works!

    • #Aggression
    • #Barking
    • #Chewing
    • #Jumping up
    • #Pulling
    • #Puppy management
    • #Recall
    • #Sibling rivalry
    • #Toileting
    Trainer Note:
    I'm so glad that you called me to help you with the puppy Laney, and that Farah is still the best behaved Pibble beyond your dreams!
  • Barbara K.
    7 years ago — South Orange County, CA

    Photo of Buddy Lisa and Nelson changed our lives! Within fifteen minutes of first meeting them, our little dog, Buddy, was sitting patiently by the front door (instead of charging it when the doorbell rang), walking in a straight line (instead of wandering all over the sidewalk) and waiting patiently to be invited up on the sofa (instead of assuming the entire house was his castle). I am still smacking my forehead about the changes they were able to institute so quickly. They trained our family almost four years ago and I am still giving out their Bark Busters business card to my neighbors and friends. Our lives have been immeasurably changed for the better because they taught us how to be the pack leader in our sweet dog's life. Now, we are amused when we are out and about because we can spot a Bark Buster's trained owner and dog a mile away. We are still grateful, years later . . .

    • #Barking
    • #Jumping up
    • #Pulling
    • #Recall
  • Wendy T.
    7 years ago — South Orange County, CA

    Thomas is doing fabulous! No barking at door and no chasing us down upon departure this morning.
    No jumping on couch to greet people and no jumping on us either.
    He sat and stayed for a few more feet for me. 👍🙏

    • #Aggression
    • #Barking
    • #Hyperactivity
    • #Jumping up
    • #Pulling
    • #Recall
    • #Separation anxiety
    • #Other
    Trainer Note:
    Smart dog+Smart owners= Happy Family!
  • Phil C.
    7 years ago — South Orange County, CA

    Photo of Paco We highly recommend Bark Busters, in particular, Lisa our trainer, she listened to our experiences and explained how she planned to help us with PACO, our 6 year old Tibetan Spaniel.
    He was a rescue and not good out and about with other people or other dogs. He was also very food driven and stubborn as can be lol!
    Lisa help us understand how to be the Alpha's in the family, this in turn has help PACO understand he doesn't have to attack everything that moves and we are in control of the situation.
    Lisa's training schedule covered these issues and trained us as much as PACO, she even brought new collars, harness, leashes and even toys to help us figure out what as best for our dog.
    We have all come along in leaps and bounds, he's much calmer on walks and it's a now a pleasure to take him out, we don't have to worry about him pulling and almost choking himself now either.

    If you have a dog in the family that needs a little help, try bark busters, we're delighted with the results.

    • #Aggression
    • #Pulling
    • #Recall
    • #Other
    Trainer Note:
    And I was delighted in the results, also! Paco, with Phil & Georgia in charge, humanely I might add, is a different dog! Paco's stress and anxiety are relieved enough, that his skin issues are also resolving!
    Thank you for using Bark Busters SOC!
  • Terry F.
    8 years ago — South Orange County, CA

    Photo of Howard I love Lisa, she helped train my dog Humphrey who had barking and aggression problems. She was very fun and easy to understand. :)

    • #Aggression
    • #Barking
    • #Pulling
    Trainer Note:
    Both you and Humphrey were great students!Following the exercises given for homework did the trick!
    Thank you!
    Lisa