Reviews & Testimonials For Alex Fraser

27th June 2022 - Alex Fraser

Alex dealt with Pulling, Recall, Separation Anxiety

Unable to put into words the incredible positive impact Alex’s support, training and guidance has made. Lunar has made leaps of progress and we are continuing to work on the tools given to us. Thank you so much

- R.S, Manchester (Testimonial)

Trainer note from Alex
The initial session is a longer session and a lot can be achieved, in general follow up support is required to build on the training and develop the owners skills. This initial session went really well and I am delighted to hear from Lunar’s parents that she is doing so much better. Keep up the good work!

10th June 2022 - Alex Fraser

Alex dealt with Aggression, Barking, Separation Anxiety

Amazing first session!! We have a very anxious 2 Yr old GSD. He is extremely reactive to strangers. After our first session Alex was able to walk alongside him without reaction which is a massive achievement. He was also able to be in the house without Bruce going crazy. Training was explained really well and the difference already has been great. Excited to see how we can build on this to help settle Bruce's anxiety.

- S.H, Manchester (Testimonial)

Trainer note from Alex
Really enjoyed this training session! We don’t know a lot about Bruce’s past and they have not had him for long. I meet a lot of nervous GSD who are often unsure about strangers and Bruce was not happy when I first entered their home. I was delighted with how he did, especially that fact that he allowed me to walk next to him on a walk as he has a tendency to bark and lunge at strangers. Since the first session I have already received an update advising how much calmer he has become which is great to hear. Keep up the good work!

7th August 2021 - Alex Fraser

Alex dealt with Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling

Alex was great with Max and was really helpful with the problems we had.he gave us some really good techniques to use and we have already seen positive progress. Thanks again, would definitely recommend Alex and BarkBusters.

- -.J, Manchester, Greater Manchester (Testimonial)

Trainer note from Alex
I really enjoyed this session and I was delighted with how well behave Max was both inside and on his walk. Sometimes it is just a matter of fine tuning the owners skills. Keep up the good work!!

9th August 2021 - Alex Fraser

Alex dealt with Barking, Pulling, Puppy Management, Recall

As Alfie is our first ever dog, I felt I needed training and Alex made me feel at ease and not at all stupid. He gave me simple and easy to follow instructions. One month down the line Alfie is getting a lot better (bar his 6 month adolescent tantrums when he doesn't want to listen on occasions lol). More importantly Alfie is at ease with Alex. I would recommend Alex

- -.G, Bury, Greater Manchester (Testimonial)

Trainer note from Alex
It’s been a year of puppies - some first time puppy owners, some experienced dog owners, but regardless of experience, all puppies can have their challenges. We are never going to fully train a puppy or its owner on one session, but with ongoing support we can make them the best version of them selves which is extremely rewarding!

1st September 2021 - Alex Fraser

Alex dealt with Jumping up, Pulling, Puppy Management, Recall, Separation Anxiety

What a wonderful experience! Having purchased both Eric and Ernie during lockdown we were all too aware of the lack of socialisation skills and etiquette the puppies have had the opportunity to experience, and had witnessed first hand the distress of separation anxiety having been with them 24 - 7 then returning to work. After our first session with Alex we were absolutely delighted with the results. Alex was informative, and very intuitive to both puppy’s current skills levels and capacity to learn (our pups are 11 months and 3 months old, and different breeds) Alex is so knowledgeable and inspires confidence. I’m delighted to say we’re proud and astounded by the progress made in our first session and are excited for the next! Thank you Alex!

- -.M, Manchester, Greater Manchester (Testimonial)

Trainer note from Alex
Really enjoyed this session and both the young dogs did really well. Can’t wait to catch up with them all in a few weeks and do more outside work. Keep up the good work

10th November 2021 - Alex Fraser

Alex dealt with Barking, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Separation Anxiety

Having been a dog owner for many years I believed I had a pretty good understanding of how to bring up my dog. After 3 hours with Alex I realised I still had a lot to learn. Alex demonstrated considerable knowledge and understanding of dog behaviour and how to manage it both to improve the confidence of my dog and his happiness. I experienced immediate and very positive changes in my dogs behaviour as I altered the way that I treated him.

- -.C, Hawkshaw, Bury, Greater Manchester (Testimonial)

Trainer note from Alex
Really enjoyed todays session, and I was delighted with how well they all did today. I’ve been helping people with their dogs for eight years now, and I’m learn a little more every time a work with a dog. I meet first time dog owners and an experienced dog owners, and regardless of their experience, they can all learn something new. Can’t wait to catch up with them all in a few weeks.

30th November 2021 - Alex Fraser

Alex dealt with Barking, Hyperactivity, Pulling, Separation Anxiety

With a Baby on the way we sort Alex out to help with our over excited one and a half year old Beagle Spaniel Cross (Lockdown Puppy). Archie was a little wary of him at first but quickly took to Alex no problem. We were taken through a number of training drills to help with Archies 'Door manners' and shown how to effectively correct bad behaviour without having to raise our voice. We thought Archie was a major Lead puller but it turns out with a longer lead and a little bit of technique he barely pulls at all. I've watched countless YouTube videos on how to stop pulling but they don't explain why they are doing what they do, this is where having a 1 to 1 session really helps as Alex is able to explain why what he is doing actually works, then if you know why it works its easier for you to tell if you are doing it wrong when the teacher isn't there. Alex also highlighted a number of general changes to our behaviour to become better passive leaders to Archie. Again stuff that you just wouldn't think to do or stuff that I haven't seen come up in dog training TV shows or YouTube videos. We've had just the one session but have seen big improvements already, Thank you Alex

- -.B, Oldham, Greater Manchester (Testimonial)

26th December 2021 - Alex Fraser

Alex dealt with Hyperactivity, Pulling

It’s been almost 2 weeks since the training and just one visit has made a difference. There’s no more lead pulling, Lennie is more calm with continued training and noticed he is less aggressive towards strangers. Alex has been amazing and given some really good advice. I would recommend Bark Busters.

- -.N, Manchester, Greater Manchester (Testimonial)

Trainer note from Alex
Really enjoyed meeting Lennie, and I was delighted with how well he did on the first session. Looking forward to catching up with them all in the New Year

11th May 2026 - Alex Fraser

Alex dealt with Chewing, Jumping up, Puppy Management

Alex was amazing, he made me feel calm and confident, explaining things in detail, building my confidence with Frankie, really enjoyed the training session and look forward to the next, Alex was lovely with Frankie.

- A.M, Cheadle (Testimonial)

Trainer note from Alex

Love working with puppies as I get to spend time with them and watch them grow, develop and learn, and the owner has to put the work in on a daily basis to ensure they make their dog the best version of themselves. In reality, there is no quick fix with a puppy, which is why follow up support is essential, as they go though a lot of change and development in the first 12 to 18 months of their life. Frankie did really well on his first training session, and I can’t wait to catch up in a few weeks to continue his training.

11th March 2026 - Alex Fraser

Alex dealt with Jumping up, Pulling, Other

Learnt so much in a couple of hours! Brilliant with us and Esso

- J.U, Manchester (Testimonial)

Trainer note from Alex

Great session and even though I know how our training can really help, even I was pleasantly surprised at how much calmer Esso was by the end of the first session. Can’t wait to catch up with them all soon.

4th March 2026 - Alex Fraser

Alex dealt with Jumping up, Puppy Management, Recall, Toileting

Was lovely to meet Alex. He went though things for me to work on with waffle, as she's only a puppy. I wanted to put things in place for her, which Alex did.

- R.C, Hazel grove (Testimonial)

Trainer note from Alex

Lovely meeting Waffle and Waffle’s owner. Overall Waffle did really well, but the reality is, there is no quick fix for training a puppy. Young puppies are puppies until they are about 6 months old, at which time they enter their teenage phase. Somewhere between 12 - 18 months they will become well behaved adults, if we get things right. My jobs is more about people training than dog training. Giving their owners the tools and skills to help make them the best versions of themselves. Looking forward to catching up with them both in a few weeks.

20th November 2025 - Alex Fraser

Alex dealt with Barking, Jumping up, Pulling, Puppy Management, Recall, Separation Anxiety

Alex kept in contact us he let us know when he was on his way and when he arrived. so we had time to put Shadow in a different room so he could meet her before training started. I would highly recommend him It was his 1st visit he helped Shadow how to learn and wait whilst we was in the kitchen at the door whilst we pretended to chop food up with a tasty sausage :) Helped with a few issues we are having with a young pup and we learnt a lot as well now to practice it :) Looking forward to to the next visits Thanks Alex we got time to relax after your visit as Shadow was very worn out

- R.H, Cheadle Hulme (Testimonial)