22nd April 2008
Steve was excellent. I thoroughly enjoyed the session and we had results within minutes. I would have no hesitation in recommending Steve to other dog owners.
J.M., Preston, Lancashire
9th April 2008
We have two labradors who always pulled when going for a walk. Within three hours Steve had stopped them pulling and jumping up. It is now a pleasure when taking them out. Thank you.
D.J., Preston, Lancashire
Chewing
Jumping Up
Pulling
2nd April 2008
Excellent and very worthwhile. Feel much more confident that we can correct the problems now.
S.H., Heysham, Lancashire
Barking
Jumping Up
20th March 2008
So helpful with lots of practical strategies to help us. We will continue to practice these and then seek help for the next stages.
R & H W, Kendal, Cumbria
Jumping Up
Separation Anxiety
19th March 2008
We have seen excellent progress with both dogs. Steve made sure we were happy with the training and understood what we needed to do. The follow up was very good and built on the progress we had made after the first visit.
S.F., Preston
Aggression
Pulling
Recall
18th March 2008
Six weeks after we rehomed Alfie, a year old collie cross from Manchester Dogs Home, it felt like we'd made a dreadful mistake.
Walks were a miserable chore with his pulling and meeting other dogs an embarrassment. Local training classes proved useless, so in desperation, I contacted Bark Busters and was visited by Steve Smithson.
Following his instructions, Alfie and I have improved beyond belief, and although it's been hard, frustrating work at times and we still have a long way to go, with Steve's encouragement Alfie is now a pleasure to walk and a dog to be proud of.
B.P., Chorley, Lancashire
Hide note from Steve Smithson, Bark Busters Trainer
Sometimes turning problems around can be demanding and emotionally draining. This client had the determination to carry on when she felt there was no light at the end of the tunnel.
The end result? A dog that now has a happy, steady life that will not be returning to the dogs home and a client who is enjoying her relationship with her dog.
Aggression
Jumping Up
Pulling
Recall
1st March 2008
We were really pleased with the service you provided. Steve was really helpful and we now feel we have the tools to manage our dog's behaviour and are able to enjoy her in the family.
R.W., Lancaster, Lancashire
Hide note from Steve Smithson, Bark Busters Trainer
This family with a very young child found the behaviour of their Labrador increasing difficult within the home to the point where the dog was being isolated more and more - something they didn't want. We helped to reintegrate the dog into the family which met the original aim of having a family pet!
Jumping Up
Pulling
Puppy Management
27th February 2008
Absolutely tremendous! What a transformation. The house is a much happier, calmer place. Excellent and a must for anyone. 100% recommendation.
S.C., Preston, Lancashire
Jumping Up
Pulling
Puppy Management