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Are you experiencing behavioral issues with your dog? Our dog-friendly training methods can help you overcome these issues quickly. With our efficient, results-oriented training program, you can achieve the communication and leadership you want with your dog.

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Common Dog Behavioral Issues We Address:

  • Aggression
  • Barking
  • Biting
  • Change in Address
  • Chewing
  • Destruction
  • Digging
  • Focus & Listening
  • Housebreaking
  • Improving Confidence
  • Jumping
  • Leash Pulling
  • Marking/Peeing
  • New Baby Preparation
  • Obsessiveness
  • Respecting Other Pets
  • Running Away
  • Separation Anxiety
  • Sibling Rivalry – in House Tensions/ Fights

 

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About Marc & Karen

Large Marc Karen Deppe Southern Utah

Best Live Interactive Virtual Dog Training in St. George & Southern Utah!

Welcome. We are Marc and Karen Deppe, your Bark Busters Dog Trainer and Dog Behavioral Therapist in Southern Utah.

As proud Bark Busters Master Dog Trainers and Dog Behavioral Therapists for Bark Busters for nearly 10 years, and experienced dog trainers for more than 20 years, we're thrilled to be able to offer our dog training services to dog owners in Greater St. George & Southern Utah through our live interactive virtual training sessions. We’ll be relocating to the area in a few years and look forward to enjoying the wonderful people and places that made us fall in love with Southern Utah.

Since joining Bark Busters, technology has allowed us to support our clients from afar. From phone calls to Zoom, Google Meets, and other modern video conferencing tools, we have embraced technology to answer questions, resolve issues, and be there for our dog owners and their dogs. It’s foundational to our Life of Dog Support Guarantee and our track record of ongoing assistance, positive results, and happier dogs and owners!

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What Makes Bark Busters Southern Utah Unique

Bark Busters is the worldwide leader of in-home dog training, helping over 1 million families and their dogs around the globe since 1989. We wholeheartedly believe in our methods and 30+ years of results. At Bark Busters Southern Utah, we clear up the miscommunication between dogs and humans at the root of many behavioral issues by teaching everyone to speak the same language – dog!

Our nurturing, dog-friendly approach teaches you, the pet parent, the same natural communication methods that dogs understand instinctively. Our efficient, results-oriented, training program prioritizes clear communication and leadership while addressing issues in the locations they occur.

This means faster, longer-lasting solutions for you and your dog.

Dogs learn best in a familiar, safe environment, free of outside distractions and disruptions. That is why we come directly to your home, on your schedule to build an effective foundation for better behavior. We work first to build an effective foundation for better behavior. We teach you how to communicate with your dog. Dogs naturally live in families and look to their family leaders for guidance, safety, and love. Most people don't know how to appeal to a dog's natural sense of leadership or communication. We teach you how to use friendly, canine leadership and to "speak dog" using your body language, voice tones, and timing so you and your dog communicate better! You will see results. You want to see a change in your dog’s behavior, preferably sooner rather than later.

Any Breed. Any Age. Any Issue. Get Started Today!

We customize our training sessions to achieve your specific goals and meet your dog’s unique needs. When you learn to "speak dog" the Bark Busters way, you get real results – and nurture positive relationships and lasting emotional bonds with your canine family member.

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Home Dog Training

Our Services

Bark Buster trainers conduct the one-on-one training in your home, without the distraction of other dogs or the stress of being sent away for dog obedience training at a kennel. After learning in your home, our behavioral therapist and trainer will work with you as needed outside and around real distractions, once you and your dog are ready.

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Life of Dog Support Guarantee

Life of Dog Support Guarantee

Bark Busters Home Dog Training provides a Life of Dog Support Guarantee that is unique in the industry. It is designed to help owners resolve their dog's behavior and obedience problems and to provide customers with the satisfaction of ongoing support and peace of mind.

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Dog Behavior Issues

Tips & Advice

We're here to help. From general dog training tips, to puppy toilet training best practices, to learning about various dog breeds we've worked with, Bark Busters offers our free tips and advice on common dog behavior problems and more.

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St. George & Southern Utah Client Reviews

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Marc and Karen are trainers with a wealth of experience. They helped so much with my dogs' leash pulling and barking at cars and people that would pass by the windows. They gave me the tools and knowledge to establish leadership in the home so that my anxious pup could relax. I highly recommend this life-long training!
Edelys Armas
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Marc and Karen are truly master trainers! They are extremely effective, but they do so by structuring a plan for you to train your dog in a clear, empathetic, nurturing and sensible way. They helped me so much with my dog and they can do the same for you and yours!
Josh Rombo
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Unbelievable! My wife and I were quite hesitant to spend the money for Mark and Karen at first but we’re so thankful we did! Instant results!!! Barking, biting, and overall rude behaviors towards other dogs and other people stopped immediately!
We have some maintenance to do with Butch to keep his new found amazing attitude, but it’ll totally be with it.
Thanks Mark and Karen, we couldn’t be more happy with the results!
James Elford
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Our Rottweiler is so aggressive that family and friends are hesitant to visit. We tried 2 dog trainers to no avail. Mark was able resolve the problem in 2 sessions. We are so grateful. Thanks again Mark
Paul Deppe
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Our experience with Marc was magical! We started the session with an anxious Bernedoodle, bitting, barking and pulling. Following Marc’s training, our dog’s behavior changed in a matter of minutes!!

Marc carefully and patiently explained how we need to communicate with our dog and it has been an absolute blessing. Our doodle is no longer biting or barking, and we are improving our walks every day.

Thank you so much, Marc!
Alejandra C.
Jupiter, FL
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Truly transformational! It was amazing to see what Marc could accomplish in just 3-hours. He taught me how to be the "Alpha dog" so Ollie doesn't think he needs to do it - i.e. no aggressive barking when friends come over. The leash training is still a challenge - we continue to practice each day. It's a long road, but I think we'll get there. Thanks so much!
Helene C.
Vero Beach, FL
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Marc did an amazing job with Leonardo on our first visit. The main thing I needed worked on was his barking at the door as I live in a senior condominium yet Leonardo took to Marc immediately that we had to induce barking while Marc remained outside and knocked on the windows and yet still no barking. It was not until the knock on the door and the attempted entry when Leonardo finally started to bark which was immediately stopped by using the techniques Marc had worked on with me.
In addition he no longer jumps on me while I am at the computer and stays outside the areas I am in unless invited in as Marc showed me.
I still need a lot of work on me but Leonardo and Marc were wonderful.
I would recommend him to anyone.
Susan R.
Deerfield Beach, FL
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Great 1st session with Karen. Instant results and the tools to give our new boy the training to make his life and ours stress free. Bark Busters is well worth the time and investment and we look forward to having their support throughout the life of our best buddy!
Doug P.
Lake Worth, FL
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There are many choices, programs, and pricing when it comes to signing up for the training for our fur family. Bark Busters stood behind their reviews and transformed our dog's behavior in the 1st hour of spending time at our home. Moreover, they also help US/the owners understand what we are continuously doing wrong and why our dogs have not responded to any previous techniques, especially those we just "came up with" on our own. It is 5 hours after Mark left our home, and we can already see improvement in Hatun's and Olaf's behavior. We are so excited to continue applying the techniques we were shown and taught today, to continue applying with our pets, and receiving the resources and lifetime support Bark Busters agreed to offer. We love our dogs, and they are part of our family, but we certainly want them to know who the head of the household is. :)
Mark is a gem trainer, and I would recommend wholeheartedly to anyone!
Izabela M.
Port Saint Lucie, FL
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Marc was amazing with my dog! My pup Leo and I moved to Florida from NYC and we were both experiencing "moving anxiety". We had worked with Barkbusters in NYC and I knew it was the way to go! He spent no less than two hours dealing with all our (and I say OUR as of course it's up to me to make it work!!) issues. By the end of our session, Leo was definitely compliant and I was reminded of all the reasons Bark Busters is the best home dog training there is (shout out to Sarah in NYC too). Marc left me with a complete write-up on all the things I have to do to make sure Leo behaves - and this way I can't say I don't have the tools to make it work! I LOVE BARKBUSTERS.
Donna G.
Boynton Beach, FL
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In 3 hours our dog was transformed into a well behaved dog. Marc worked with all three of us and we are amazed at how quickly and effectively the training is. I would recommend Bark Busters without hesitation. We are enjoying our now well behaved dog immensely!
Rebecca D.
Port Saint Lucie, FL
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I rescued Milo a year and a half ago. He is a sweet dog, however, he began having severe separation anxiety if I left the house. I tried several exercises when didn’t work. Other unwanted behaviors began to surface and I realized that I was not communicating well with him and he believed he was in charge! I called Bark Busters in the hopes of a solution. Karen started by having me realize how dogs REALLY communicate. That was an eye-opener! Then she began teaching me how to communicate and set “rules”. I immediately began to see changes in Milo’s response! I was blown away!! However, I was still worried about the separation. I had a crate that was folded and put away. Karen made me realize that he needed the crate as his own safe place to be. We set the crate up, made it nice and comfy and put some treats in there and in he went. That also shocked me because I tried the crate when I first got him, but failed miserably, and he did not like it at all. We then took it a step further and left him in the room with the door closed for 20 minutes! I was in AWE to say the least.
I know this process takes time, but I feel so reassured knowing that if I encounter a difficulty, I can always contact Karen. No other company I have ever researched provides ongoing support for both me and my best buddy. I feel very secure, knowing that I am now in the beginning stages of making Milo, a happy stress-free dog🐶.
So grateful for Bark Busters!!!!
Evelyn V.
Jupiter, FL
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Contacted Bark Busters and within an hour had a response. Mark the trainer came and spent 3 glorious hours with us. Sawyer, our 6 months old Samoyed went from a wild “I’m Alpha” dog to a well mannered loving puppy that very night. Walks are enjoyable now...I’m not getting mouthed nor barked at nor pulled. Wish I had known about this method of training sooner.Worth every penny!
Sam W.
Jupiter, FL
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My husband and I started to working with Karen a month ago with our dogs Chewy and Snippet. All I can say is WOW!! Results were immediate. Karen is extremely knowledgeable and provides outstanding support. She showed us how to get our house back by being pack leaders of (2) 10lb Rat terriers lol. My only regret is not doing this sooner
Lori A.
St. George & Southern Utah
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My trainer is Karen Deppe and we have been doing our sessions over live video. She has been completely amazing helping me fix my dog issues such as lease pulling, jumping, personal space, and door/people greeting. I have had these issues for a while and with what I have been learning and implementing from this program I have already seen a huge improvement. Do not feel deterred about it being over a video call, it is just as affective as in person training because at the end of the day it’s up to you and your dog(s) to continue the training to get the results you want. I have found a glimmer of success and only time will tell but I am very satisfied and I hope whoever else decides to go through this program is as well.
Ty L.
Stockton, CA
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We asked alot from Marc and Bark Busters. Mr. Magoo is a great dog and one who we know wants to follow the rules. We just needed to learn how to be good leaders and how to 'speak dog'. We had engaged in basic obedience training with Mr. Magoo, both in person and online, and achieved some successes but still struggled with issues such as barking at and charging the door, maintaining a sit/down position and other issues that we really needed to correct. We couldn't be more pleased with the progress we made with Mr. Magoo in just a few short hours and we are confident that we now have the tools to continue this great journey toward achieving the goal of having a well behaved dog. Thank you Marc! Thank you Bark Busters! We will be happy to recommend you to anyone who needs your help!
Christine C.
Lake Butler, FL
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We have had an excellent experience using BarkBusters with Karen. We were hesitant about a virtual experience, but desperate because my dog was becoming increasingly anxious and aggressive and we didn’t know what else to do. After just a week of using Karen’s techniques and following her advice, we have already seen a huge improvement in both of our dogs. The approach is intuitive, simple, and effective. We are so thankful to Karen for literally saving our dogs life.
Alex B.
Tucker, GA
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Before the session Linus and Mac did not get along. Linus and Mac can now play together after this session.
Simon S.
Port Saint Lucie, FL
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I had a very beneficial experience with Bark Busters. I highly recommend this service. Marc is very skilled and made modifying my dogs' behavior a rewarding experience. It will make our lives so much better. Thank you Marc.
Nancy K.
Vero Beach, FL
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Bark Busters is a game-changer! After just one training lesson, our dog's behavior was completely transformed. Their skilled trainers and effective methods delivered incredible results. Highly recommended!
Francesca R.
Fort Pierce, FL
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We were extremely pleased with our first lesson just two days ago. Within a few minutes after being in our home, Mark showed us how to keep our 3 dogs in control with some simple tools, voice tones and gestures. At first I was a bit skeptical, like, "Will this really work after he leaves?" , but over the past two days since we've been using the techniques he taught us, we see a 90% improvement in our dogs. Still a few things we need to work on but there has been a huge positive difference in their behavior. I am able to keep them calmer, more attentive and obedient. I would definitely recommend Bark Busters and I am grateful that our vet tech referred us to them!
Jeff D.
Port Saint Lucie, FL
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I’ve tried a few dog trainers in the past and have not like a single one. However, Marc was wonderful. He was so thorough, educated, and explained everything easily before we introduced our dog. Once we started, we had a whole new dog in 10 minutes. Marc made sure to address everything we mentioned and we had a comprehensive plan by the time he left. I’ve never felt so confident in a plan of action and feel like my dog is happier than he’s ever been. I will recommend Marc and BarkBusters to everyone I know. Thank you for teaching an old dog new tricks!
Hailey L.
Jupiter, FL
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Success in 1 day! Our 5 month old mini poodle Stella has showed amazing results with one visit from Bark Busters, Karen Deppe. Not only did "Stella" learn so much so did my husband and I. Separation Anxiety is our biggest concern and we have already seen results with this. Next barking, we don't want a little yapper or jumper and this also has already been successful. I think most would be amazed at what we all were doing wrong. We couldn't be happier with the results. And knowing that Bark Busters will be there for us at anytime is a huge comfort. Thank you Karen for the awesome training and helping us and Stella.😍
Sharon T.
Jupiter, FL
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Bark Busters is certainly the way to go when training a dog.I had no idea you could actually train a dog this way, it really works. Karen has a great personality and very knowledgeable about the health of your animal. I was so happy that Karen and her husband were recommended through my Vet. Thank you so much… i will be passing along Bark Busters to all my friends.
Donna T.
Stuart, FL
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We are very excited after our first virtual session with Karen to learn how to make our dogs happy, well mannered & to have a healthy environment for all.
Patrick & Gina F.
Fredericksburg, VA
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Wonderful trainers and an awesome system that I recommend to anyone seeking humane training. Love these guys!!
Derek
84771, UT
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Thank heavens for Marc. I was ready to give my dog to a rescue -- he was 85 pounds and was knocking people down. He was very aggressive to both strangers and other dogs. In the first lesson (yes I said first), Peter was much calmer and continues to improve. I know it's going to get better and better because Marc will help me for the life of the dog.
Mark T.
St George, UT
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I couldn’t be more thankful with Karen and Marc. They came out to our home and taught us everything we did not know about dogs and showed us how to properly correct our Honey without being physical with her. Since before they came out, we already knew what to expect because they are very good at sending you valuable information before your lesson. So by the time they come out to you, you already know more about dogs than you ever did.

Our dog responded great to their techniques and I’m very happy to know they will be there to help us throughout our dog’s life!

Again, thank you Karen and Marc. You guys are awesome!!
Estfanny O.
St. George & Southern Utah
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