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Bark Busters Reviews and Customer Testimonials

22nd June 2014 - Lee Hardy

Lee dealt with Puppy management

Lee very quickly established a training technique which would help with our young puppy biting. He also spent some time with us in teaching us how to walk to heel. Lee gave us some additional training tips which we have been using and overall the puppy's response to training has been very positive.

- -.A, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire (Testimonial)

20th June 2014 - Kevin McDonnell

Kevin dealt with Barking

Flabbergasted! The change was very nearly instant even if Dolly did seem "shell shocked". I am sure that we can keep up the training of both ourselves and Dolly to all of our benefits.

- -.J, Exeter, Devon (Testimonial)

20th June 2014 - Lee Hardy

Lee dealt with Puppy management

Absolutely fantastic training! Lee helped me with all areas of puppy management and it was a great refresher as it has been quite a few years since we have had a pup in the house.

- -.M, Solihull, West Midlands (Testimonial)

20th June 2014 - Kevin McDonnell

Kevin dealt with Aggression, Barking, Jumping up, Recall

The training was clear and easy to implement. The desired behaviour changes occurred almost immediately.

- -.M, Stithians, Cornwall (Testimonial)

18th June 2014 - Andy Waterhouse

Andy dealt with Barking, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall, Separation anxiety

we had our first session with andy last week and already we can see a difference just by using the techniques andy showed us and by switching both dogs to a healthier raw food diet we are happier both our dogs seem happier cant wait for our second training session again today and progress further andy is a amazing trainer and we look forward to working with him for the year there is nothing that seems to phase andy at all and he has techniques to overcome situations that dont seem possible so thank you andy and bark busters were looking forward to our journey continuing with you

- -.A, Woolwich, London (Testimonial)

17th June 2014 - Liz Johnson

Liz dealt with Aggression, Jumping up, Pulling

Liz did a fantastic job with Dexter. Previously he pulled so hard on the lead he would cough and choke, making going for a walk frustrating and embarrassing. Now walks are lovely, I'm enjoying taking him out again. Dexter is a lot better with other dogs when out on walks, we've even set up some doggy dates to see if Dexter can make some friends. He's much calmer in general, it's easier to control him when we have guests, we no longer have to shut him away when we have people over. Before, they used to get licked half to death! Liz taught me everything from the theory behind his different behaviours (and misbehaviours) to the importance of good nutrition. Can not recommend Liz enough, she really understands dogs and their owners.

- -.S, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear (Testimonial)

15th June 2014 - Graham Milgrew

Graham dealt with Other

What a fantastic morning. We (and Sammi our dog) learnt so much. I had a dog on a muzzle (not dog friendly at all) working with people she had never met (apart from Jo) and in no time at all they had identified Sammi's issue. Found the start of the solution and within a couple of hours Sammi was running around with no muzzle and totally ignoring the other dogs that were around her. Her love of the little Pond kept her occupied. We have a way to go but we are feeling very positive about how this is going to go. Sammi will now sniff around some other dogs rather than attack them. We still have a few issues but with further workshops we are convinced it will all come good. After all, Rome wasn’t built in a day. We can only thank you for what you have done so far and I’m sure Sammi thanks you too !!

- -.S, Laindon, Essex (Testimonial)

Trainer note from Graham
Sammi is a lovely Staffordshire Bull Terrier who was adopted from Battersea Dogs Home. Like many rescue dogs she came with lots of little quirks like her love of sitting on tables and chairs and her determination to look out of the window, but the thing that her owners really struggled with was her dog aggression. She is a very fearful dog and had learned that the best form of defence was offence and would attack dogs if they came to close. We started off with muzzle training for safety and then her owners started working at a distance getting her focus onto them and getting her used to dogs walking nearby. They had practiced this diligently and by the time she came to the workshop Sammi was ready for practice in a controlled environment with "friendly" dogs. Dog aggression is not an overnight fix, but these owners have proved that with hard work and determination you can make a difference to your dog. Update: Sammi has been to a second workshop and is now being let off lead in open spaces and comes back to her owner on command if she is worried or concerned. She is still fearful and will react to dogs so is kept muzzled for safety unless her owner knows the dogs are friendly. This is an excellent common sense approach as her owners can then relax and enjoy being out and about with their dog.

9th June 2014 - Lee Hardy

Lee dealt with Aggression, Barking, Jumping up

Lee very quickly sorted out barking problems I was having with my dogs. My dogs have other issues that need working on and I am confident that these will be remedied in future sessions.

- -.K, DERBY, Derbyshire (Testimonial)

9th June 2014 - Graham Milgrew

Graham dealt with Aggression

I have been seeing Jo with my 3 year old German Shepherd Candy who had been attacked three times when she was a young puppy by my neighbours' dogs. I noticed after that she became aggressive when meeting other dogs and it became so problematical that I could not take her out during the day and took her out for a walk in the early hours of the morning. I have just attended a workshop that Jo ran along with Georgina from the German Shepherd rescue and Jenny who showed me more TTouch exercises to do with Candy to help calm her prior to going out for a walk. I had learnt the basics of TTouch with Jo and have been practising this for a while. At the end of the training session I was able to walk Candy round an enclosure with another 2 dogs inside and 4 other dogs outside the enclosure that Candy could see. I discovered that Candy was not as aggressive as I first thought, as although she appeared aggressive to me whilst out when she was barking with her hackles raised, she was observed by Jo to actually retreat rather than advance towards the other dogs. I realise that the 'problem' also lies with me and that I have to be more confident when meeting other dogs whereas before I tended to avoid this in case Candy attacked them. It is early days and I have been walking Candy during the day. We have encountered other dogs and I have been practising the skills and commands that I learnt and am gradually building up my confidence too. Thanks Jo and team.

- -.T, Southend on Sea, Essex (Testimonial)

Trainer note from Graham
This owner has two large powerful dogs. A beautiful white German Shepherd Candy and an elderly German Shepherd Collie Cross. For safety she had got to the point where she would only take her two dogs out at 5am in the morning so that she could minimise the chance of meeting any other dogs. She had worked hard on getting the control she needed and when she came to the workshop she had the chance to practice in a safe environment and did a wonderful job of helping her dog cope with other dogs around. Dealing with dog to dog aggression is not a quick fix. It is a combination of getting a dogs focus on the owner, keeping them calm and then working with them so that they do not feel under threat and can actually focus on learning. This owner is prepared to go the extra mile with her dog and do everything she can to help her be less fearful and cope with seeing other dogs.

9th June 2014 - Lee Hardy

Lee dealt with Barking, Pulling, Puppy management

We seem to have made a good start, Billy is now walking better on lead and not barking at everybody as much as before. The word and use of cushion is proving to be very helpful with our puppy , they seem to be getting along a lot better, she is learning her boundaries and how to leave Billy alone sometimes at least! We are hopeful that with further input from Lee we will be left with 2 very happy dogs.

- -.D, Coventry, West Midlands (Testimonial)

8th June 2014 - Lee Hardy

Lee dealt with Barking

Jack has almost stopped barking at the provocation from the neighbours children and is a different dog. Lizzie is much slower but we are getting there. I am not sure if she is stubborn or stupid!! And I am relaxed and the house is much calmer and happier. A complete success all round. Fantastic. Many, many thanks

- -.S, Birmingham, West Midlands (Testimonial)

7th June 2014 - Lee Hardy

Lee dealt with Chewing, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Puppy management, Recall

Lee has been amazing. He is so personable, experienced and provides clear advice and training. Casper has responded instantly to the training programme, which still continues. We are currently seeing Lee on a monthly basis, with plenty of homework for us in-between sessions. Each time, we are steadily moving forward and as a result our uncontrollable puppy is maturing into a beautiful dog. I cannot recommend Lee highly enough, I would recommend wholeheartedly to anyone who requires help training their dog.

- -.M, Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire (Testimonial)

 

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