James has been absolutely incredible! This has been the most life-changing experience I’ve ever had. My dog, Beto (a 100lb Vizsla mix), was extremely dog-reactive, would charge at people who caught him by surprise, whine all the time for attention, and demand that I play with him. I felt like I owed him all of my time, when in reality, that wasn’t the case. I’ve cried countless times when it would get so overwhelming to go on a walk and have him pull me across the street because he saw a dog he wanted to react to. After just one training session, he stopped whining and demanding my attention. He has not lunged at a dog or person once, and his demeanor has completely changed. He no longer jumps up at guests who come to my house, and he has learned to respect my personal space. I cannot thank James enough.
I’ve always had issues with my usually sweet-natured poodle barking at everything, not giving visitors space in our home, and barking at people/dogs while on leash. After working with 3 dog “ trainers,” I tried Bark Buster behavioral therapist, James, and he successfully taught me how to manage/stop my pup’s unwanted behaviors in just 2 sessions! James was very calm, friendly, and encouraging. Directions were clear and his tools worked beautifully. Totally recommend!!!
James’s wealth of knowledge of dog packs as well as human packs in relation to their animals is tremendous. His fairly simple skills,he taught us how to interact as pack leaders with our animals. His skills have made a more harmonious environment and interaction with our dogs. After our first home visit , our dogs responded immediately to all the skills we learned from James. We love that this training will last a lifetime with our pets. As our pets age,
if any problems should arise, we can call James and address any current issues that may occur. This was money well spent for the future of our pets. Thank you.
Who you gonna call? Bark Busters! No seriously, you won’t regret it. Our little Sully was a scared shelter dog whose “bark” was bigger than his bite. After ONE session, James gave us 3 simple skills we needed to regain ownership. These simple skills are now applied in so many different settings - during walks, meeting new dogs, and encountering children. We are well on our way to become the best dog owner for Sully! Thank you!
I've had German Shepherds all my life, but my current one is so energetic and out of control, I was almost thinking about getting rid of her. But just one day with Bark Busters and she is a new dog. I thought it would be a long drawn out process, but after just one session, we were able to address nearly every issue she was having. Also, the follow-ups are incredible. I am now completely confident that not only will my dog be an excellent companion, she will be the best trained dog I've ever owned.
We had a desperate situation. Our Vizsla that at first loved having a playmate after a few months became on edge and began attacking the little rescue dog - breaking his jaw in 3 places. The Viszla was stressed all the time and incredibly aggressive- and seemed to constantly want to go after the puppy.
The first visit with James was incredible. We laid out a plan and he level set on time for transformation and the levels of progress that may be possible and strategies if not. It was such a relief to have a plan. And he taught me a few things that made an immediate difference. I had homework and it was manageable.
We went through process, James always responded and provided guidance along the way between sessions. Every month we progressed, with a set back here and there where fortunately we had controls in place to keep everyone safe - and that, as James pointed out, brought insight on triggers. I am so incredibly grateful that we now have two dogs that snuggle together which I did not would ever be possible.
James helped me learn l how to read the dogs better and when and how to manage with simple techniques. I am so glad both dogs can have full lives now - and even play together and comfort each other.
I am grateful and cannot recommend the services enough! This would not have been a happy ending without James. It took time, practice but it was all manageable and it paid off way beyond the level I expected.
We have two dogs but needed the most help with our 3 year old Brittany….Ginger. For those of you that are familiar with that breed, you clearly know how energetic and spastic they can be. We had a Brittany before, but Ginger has exceeded the craziness. She had a bad habit of counter surfing in the kitchen while we were cooking. As much as we yelled at her, that bad habit continued. Walking her was exhausting. The minute she got outside, her nose led the way. She would pull so hard, and if a car drove by, she would bark and try to dart at the car. That was really nerve wracking because one day if we didn’t have complete control of her leash, she definitely would have been hit. We finally decided to hire a dog trainer. We hired James with Bark Buster. The best thing about his tactics, is that we are not just attending typical training classes teaching dog obedience. Most dog training classes have a generalized training outline. James customized the training needs based on what we wanted to be corrected. We successfully keep the dogs out of the kitchen during any cooking process. We can now walk the dogs and there is absolutely no pulling. They no longer control us while in the house or during the walks. Both dogs now understand that we are the pack leaders and that we control our expectations of them. In the end, it was my husband and I that really needed the training. We are both thrilled at the results and look forward to finally enjoying calmer walks and more peaceful times within the house.
After only one session with James my 90 pound puppy is a different dog. Walking Buddy was a dreaded chore and is now a pleasure. We still have some work to do but with James's help I know we will get there. We are so happy with our experience with James and Bark Busters!
Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Reliability, Responsiveness, Value
We think Bark Busters was the best thing we could’ve done for us and our dog. The training methods are excellent. James guided us through the tough early puppy times and continues to be there for us making our lives and our dog’s life much more enjoyable. He makes himself readily available to us whenever we need guidance or training in the next development stage we are in with our pup. We would recommend their services to anyone who wants a happy and well behaved dog. James has trained us as well as our dog giving us a great relationship with a lot more enjoyment and less frustration during those puppy “adolescent” stages.
Sophia S.
6 days ago
— Savannah, GA
James has been absolutely incredible! This has been the most life-changing experience I’ve ever had. My dog, Beto (a 100lb Vizsla mix), was extremely dog-reactive, would charge at people who caught him by surprise, whine all the time for attention, and demand that I play with him. I felt like I owed him all of my time, when in reality, that wasn’t the case. I’ve cried countless times when it would get so overwhelming to go on a walk and have him pull me across the street because he saw a dog he wanted to react to. After just one training session, he stopped whining and demanding my attention. He has not lunged at a dog or person once, and his demeanor has completely changed. He no longer jumps up at guests who come to my house, and he has learned to respect my personal space. I cannot thank James enough.
PermalinkPeggy Hoover .
41 days ago
— Hardeeville, SC
Absolutely 5 stars!!!
PermalinkOne of the best phone calls we’ve ever made.
Kace F.
7 months ago
— Okatie, SC
I’ve always had issues with my usually sweet-natured poodle barking at everything, not giving visitors space in our home, and barking at people/dogs while on leash. After working with 3 dog “ trainers,” I tried Bark Buster behavioral therapist, James, and he successfully taught me how to manage/stop my pup’s unwanted behaviors in just 2 sessions! James was very calm, friendly, and encouraging. Directions were clear and his tools worked beautifully. Totally recommend!!!
PermalinkVicki M.
9 months ago
— Bluffton, SC
James’s wealth of knowledge of dog packs as well as human packs in relation to their animals is tremendous. His fairly simple skills,he taught us how to interact as pack leaders with our animals. His skills have made a more harmonious environment and interaction with our dogs. After our first home visit , our dogs responded immediately to all the skills we learned from James. We love that this training will last a lifetime with our pets. As our pets age,
Permalinkif any problems should arise, we can call James and address any current issues that may occur. This was money well spent for the future of our pets. Thank you.
Maria S.
10 months ago
— Bluffton, SC
Who you gonna call? Bark Busters! No seriously, you won’t regret it. Our little Sully was a scared shelter dog whose “bark” was bigger than his bite. After ONE session, James gave us 3 simple skills we needed to regain ownership. These simple skills are now applied in so many different settings - during walks, meeting new dogs, and encountering children. We are well on our way to become the best dog owner for Sully! Thank you!
PermalinkGary T.
12 months ago
— Ladys Island, SC
I've had German Shepherds all my life, but my current one is so energetic and out of control, I was almost thinking about getting rid of her. But just one day with Bark Busters and she is a new dog. I thought it would be a long drawn out process, but after just one session, we were able to address nearly every issue she was having. Also, the follow-ups are incredible. I am now completely confident that not only will my dog be an excellent companion, she will be the best trained dog I've ever owned.
PermalinkRebecca M.
20 months ago
— Beaufort, SC
We had a desperate situation. Our Vizsla that at first loved having a playmate after a few months became on edge and began attacking the little rescue dog - breaking his jaw in 3 places. The Viszla was stressed all the time and incredibly aggressive- and seemed to constantly want to go after the puppy.
PermalinkThe first visit with James was incredible. We laid out a plan and he level set on time for transformation and the levels of progress that may be possible and strategies if not. It was such a relief to have a plan. And he taught me a few things that made an immediate difference. I had homework and it was manageable.
We went through process, James always responded and provided guidance along the way between sessions. Every month we progressed, with a set back here and there where fortunately we had controls in place to keep everyone safe - and that, as James pointed out, brought insight on triggers. I am so incredibly grateful that we now have two dogs that snuggle together which I did not would ever be possible.
James helped me learn l how to read the dogs better and when and how to manage with simple techniques. I am so glad both dogs can have full lives now - and even play together and comfort each other.
I am grateful and cannot recommend the services enough! This would not have been a happy ending without James. It took time, practice but it was all manageable and it paid off way beyond the level I expected.
Judy T.
2 years ago
— Richmond Hill, GA
We have two dogs but needed the most help with our 3 year old Brittany….Ginger. For those of you that are familiar with that breed, you clearly know how energetic and spastic they can be. We had a Brittany before, but Ginger has exceeded the craziness. She had a bad habit of counter surfing in the kitchen while we were cooking. As much as we yelled at her, that bad habit continued. Walking her was exhausting. The minute she got outside, her nose led the way. She would pull so hard, and if a car drove by, she would bark and try to dart at the car. That was really nerve wracking because one day if we didn’t have complete control of her leash, she definitely would have been hit. We finally decided to hire a dog trainer. We hired James with Bark Buster. The best thing about his tactics, is that we are not just attending typical training classes teaching dog obedience. Most dog training classes have a generalized training outline. James customized the training needs based on what we wanted to be corrected. We successfully keep the dogs out of the kitchen during any cooking process. We can now walk the dogs and there is absolutely no pulling. They no longer control us while in the house or during the walks. Both dogs now understand that we are the pack leaders and that we control our expectations of them. In the end, it was my husband and I that really needed the training. We are both thrilled at the results and look forward to finally enjoying calmer walks and more peaceful times within the house.
PermalinkBarbara P.
4 years ago
— Okatie, SC
After only one session with James my 90 pound puppy is a different dog. Walking Buddy was a dreaded chore and is now a pleasure. We still have some work to do but with James's help I know we will get there. We are so happy with our experience with James and Bark Busters!
PermalinkBrinley A.
4 years ago
— Richmond Hill, GA
Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Reliability, Responsiveness, Value
PermalinkWe think Bark Busters was the best thing we could’ve done for us and our dog. The training methods are excellent. James guided us through the tough early puppy times and continues to be there for us making our lives and our dog’s life much more enjoyable. He makes himself readily available to us whenever we need guidance or training in the next development stage we are in with our pup. We would recommend their services to anyone who wants a happy and well behaved dog. James has trained us as well as our dog giving us a great relationship with a lot more enjoyment and less frustration during those puppy “adolescent” stages.
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