Puppy Training

Don't walk, run to work with Bark Busters. Please read my review if you relate to any crate-anxiety issues.

Here's my story: I have a puppy GSD who's shockingly lazy, but his shepherdation (separation) anxiety was really out of control to the point where he could break out of his crate AND open my front door.

I would describe myself as highly dog knowledgable so I am VERY particular about the methods used by trainers. To each their own, but e-collars, prongs, etc are band-aids (or worseners) for most problems since most dog-owners don't really understand the timing/utility of these tools enough to ween off of them at any point. If your dog is a 100/10 lunatic, then I guess I get it :|

Anywho, I was honestly shocked to learn they don't even rely on clickers or treats, just straight up dog behavior and psychology, yet have the reviews they have.

Here's my summary. I am only 2 days post training, have received a comprehensive training plan with new crate recs, have gotten 5-7 minutes of a CALM dog in his crate once I've left (a miracle), and did nothing but learn to amend MY body languages and sounds.

Bonus that Anthony was an absolute delight to work with.

Hire them - you're welcome in advance ;)

A life-changing experience. John provided the most thorough, extensive lesson and training which had immediate effects on our puppy. John's patience, expertise and professionalism made the session productive and positive while training our dog. We are very grateful for John's help and understanding in helping us properly train Milton.

When we met Amber we were very impressed with her knowledge and with her enthusiasm we had just acquired a 10-month-old German Shepherd puppy and we needed to be able to not only integrate her into our family but she had a very bad habit of jumping on us and as a very large puppy, It was something we needed to address quickly .She gave us the tools and the steps we would need to not only accomplish this , but to also address some of the issues with our other dogs. We see this training as ongoing as the need arises. The total support that we get from this organization is ongoing for the life of our dogs and that was very impressive to us. We see this as a investment into our future and the future of our dogs and we know Amber will be there with us all the way.

It was a pleasure meeting Jeri for our first training. I learned so much on how to relate to Reiff. I was so happy to see a improvement only with the first lesson and it made me very hopeful and excited to know that Reiff will be able to be the best obedient and happy puppy that he deserves to be. Jeri was down to earth but very professional and you could see she loves and cares deeply of all pets.
Thank you so much and I’m looking forward to the future with Reiff.

Immediate improvement.

Todd was wonderful. He made me feel much better. My puppy is not the problem, it's me. He's making me feel more comfortable.

John Torres goes over and above to help you understand your pets issue. I had issues with walking Elvis. He was jumping, lunging and pulling. John helped tremendously with the situation and he is like a new dog. I am actually enjoying taking him on walks now. I highly recommend John for any type of dog training. Thank you so much for your patience and time.

We had a great experience. Theresa gave us a great training regiment that was catered to the issues we were dealing with. We saw a huge change of behavior in our pup after only 2 weeks of following the training!

Theresa is the best. Our golden retriever Tallahassee “Tally” needed help with puppy biting, door greeting strangers, leash work and recall. Theresa has a way that is down to the science of speaking a language that dogs understand. No treats, no shock collars - and wow we have a manageable dog.

We had great results with our dachshund, she is better behaved and listens when we give her commands.Theresa is very knowledgeable about canines, we have followed her instructions and advice. On our 2nd visit our baby was very relaxed.

Four of my colleagues used Theresa for their dogs, so I was a bit familiar with the things she has people do after having gone over to a few of their houses (for instance, my colleague/friend trained me and other visitors to make the “baaahh” noise when her golden retriever and Pomeranian tries to jump on you). So, when my parents got a four month old puppy who needed some training, I called Theresa. She was patient and understanding with my senior parents who have never trained a puppy before and, when my mom was getting overwhelmed after she left because the things that she was trying to teach them didn’t entirely work (or my parents just weren’t doing them right), my mom called her and, without hesitation, she talked mom through another solution of what to do over the phone. And then, if that were not enough, a little while later she called my mom and dad back to check in on them and make sure that they were OK and see if she could do anything else to help them. I can’t say enough good things about Theresa. Everything that my colleagues have told me about her was 110% correct—she is knowledgeable, patient, kind, and means business (to the dog!) but also shows how much she loves dogs at the same time. I would not hesitate to recommend her to work with anyone’s dog. I’m looking forward to seeing the changes that she makes in my parents’ puppy, and how she helps my parents along the way.

Theresa is awesome! She has been helping to train us and two of our dogs. I love that she comes to our home. She helps break down the techniques in a simple and understandable way. Going through the training has been fun for us and our fur babies.

She isn’t just there to deliver training. She is there to help our family of people and fur babies be successful and happy.

A fantastic trainer! Overall made me feel very comfortable and gave me a ton of insight. Definitely will recommend to many people. Super helpful with common “quirks” seen in dogs that require training. I was given multiple tools to help with training at home. Every question I had was answered, and was given a full understanding of each answer! Will definitely continue my training through bark busters for my dog.

Very professional and punctual. I would definitely recommend this service for your training needs!

Very professional. Would recommend.

We learned a lot and found this resource extremely helpful. Our issues were quickly addressed, and we are already seeing improvements.

Josh was great with our dogs and with us. We learned a lot and we look forward to counting training.

We were given a lot of information. It all made so much sense and we are looking forward to working with Olive.

John was incredible! I saw a big difference in my good boy right away. This was hands down the best idea I've had in a while.

John is very knowledgeable about the training program. He's very personable and easy to work with.

Amanda is a God send!! We have had continual issues with our dogs and we have had multiple trainers either not believe us or provide guidance that did not prove effective. We were desperate for change and Amanda provided that. After the first session we had tools to address the biggest issues with our dog and felt like we had control once again. I also love that her service is more than just a few training sessions, we can message her for questions and there are scheduled pack walks every week.

WOW! Amanda came out and within the first session, my dogs responded perfectly! I was ready to rehome them because I was frustrated with their behavior and no clue what to do. A trainer was my last resort, and Bark Buster’s called me back promptly and put us on the schedule. Amanda talked with us for a long time to understand what was going on and what my goals were. She taught me to talk to them like a dog not a human and immediately they responded! I’m in love with my dogs again❤️ Worth the call and money!

John taught me a lot and I already have seen improvement in Halo. I learned lots of info on her diet and will most likely change it.

Learned how the pups think and that I have to be the dominant 'dog' in the house and how to do it. It's a weight off my shoulders and they are learning how to live happily together. Saw my dogs' brain and life differently.

John was great!

John was able to show us techniques on how to stop barking, gain confidence, and show us how to be better leaders.

Excellent, knowledgeable, fun, and enjoyable. Would definitely recommend!

John is an exceptional trainer who combined interesting training modules for the dog and my husband and I. He explained everything in detail and answered all of our questions. We feel confident going forward with the training of our pooch! Thank you so much!