Bark Busters Reviews and Customer Testimonials
19th June 2024 - Alex Fraser
Alex dealt with Barking, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Puppy management
Alex was incredible. He was professional and answered our questions appropriately and earnestly. His knowledge was phenomenal, and it has really helped in our understanding and training our puppy Levi. The hands on approach was immensely helpful and made it easier to understand and follow his directions.
Trainer note from Alex
I love working with puppies and their owners! But the reality with any puppy is that there is no quick fix - even for an experienced dog owner. Dogs go through a lot of change in their first 12 to 18 months and my job is to assist the owners and give them the tools and skills to make their dog the best version of themselves.
I love working with puppies and their owners! But the reality with any puppy is that there is no quick fix - even for an experienced dog owner. Dogs go through a lot of change in their first 12 to 18 months and my job is to assist the owners and give them the tools and skills to make their dog the best version of themselves.
8th June 2024 - Alex Fraser
Alex dealt with Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Puppy management
Just had my first session with Alex and honestly couldn't believe how friendly and informative he was, it's been a day since my first session and I already see and difference in my two pups with the helpful exercises Alex was demonstrating and the different walking methods to gain interaction with them to avoid pulling. I'm excited to see how well behaved my two pups can be and Alex is the perfect person to help me along the way super supportive down the earth just a joy to be around would 100% recommend Alex to anyone needing help
Trainer note from Alex
Great session and 2 really lovely dogs. Puppies tend to be puppies until approximately 6 months and then they enter their teenage phase. The 2 teenagers I met did so well around the home, but were very excitable on their walk. In order for our dogs to listen to us outside of the home, it’s important at that they listen well inside the home. Looking forward to catching up with them all in a few weeks.
Great session and 2 really lovely dogs. Puppies tend to be puppies until approximately 6 months and then they enter their teenage phase. The 2 teenagers I met did so well around the home, but were very excitable on their walk. In order for our dogs to listen to us outside of the home, it’s important at that they listen well inside the home. Looking forward to catching up with them all in a few weeks.
29th May 2024 - Alex Fraser
Alex dealt with Barking, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Separation anxiety
My 18 month old cocker spaniel has a great personality but also turns into a maniac when he hears a knock at the door, a noise he doesn't know where it's come from, any movement outside etc. He pulls on the lead and doesn't want to be left alone, I can't even nip into the kitchen without him at my feet. After our visit from Alex today, we have started to correct all this behaviour. I feel confident I've got the tools to carry this forward for a much better relationship with my dog and less of a chance of burst ear drums or someone fearing they'll be savaged if they knock on the door. Today I've seen our dog listen to a knock at the door without barking, waiting back from the door, waiting at a boundary line, left him inside alone for 2 mins without barking (bearing in mind I couldn't even take the bin out before) and had an enjoyable walk with him on the lead. I couldn't recommend Alex enough, although there's still a way to go after the initial lesson I feel like I might actually get some normality back. He's worked a miracle in my eyes today.
Trainer note from Alex
Always enjoy my sessions and following the initial session, there should always be some quick wins for the customer. Some behaviours often take longer to improve, especially behaviours such separation anxiety. This session went even better than I could have anticipated, especially due to the fact that we were able to leave him home alone for 2 minutes without him making a fuss and he stopped worrying when we practice knocking on the front door. Happy dog, happy customers and a very happy behaviouralist!
Always enjoy my sessions and following the initial session, there should always be some quick wins for the customer. Some behaviours often take longer to improve, especially behaviours such separation anxiety. This session went even better than I could have anticipated, especially due to the fact that we were able to leave him home alone for 2 minutes without him making a fuss and he stopped worrying when we practice knocking on the front door. Happy dog, happy customers and a very happy behaviouralist!
27th May 2024 - Alex Fraser
Alex dealt with Aggression, Pulling
Alex was very professional and friendly. Mavis is a rescue English Bulldog. I've had her 5 weeks now and while she gets on with my other 3 dogs when I'm walking her and she sees another dog she starts pulling barking trying to get to the dog and whining really bad. Alex showed me how to handle her on these outbursts and hopefully we will see a difference and she will be to heel. We also did indoor training as well which is a great success. I would definitely recommend Alex. Its also great he comes to your home.
Trainer note from Alex
Great session with Mavis and her Mum and she did really well. In order to get our dogs listening to us better when in a walk, it’s important that we get them listening to us around the home when they are less adrenalised. After the initial session there will always be some quick wins, but some behaviours can take longer to improve.
Great session with Mavis and her Mum and she did really well. In order to get our dogs listening to us better when in a walk, it’s important that we get them listening to us around the home when they are less adrenalised. After the initial session there will always be some quick wins, but some behaviours can take longer to improve.
26th May 2024 - Alex Fraser
Alex dealt with Aggression, Pulling
Mavis responded well in training. Alex showed me how to keep her under control when she sees another dog or cat as she starts to pull and tries to get to them barking and whining. Mavis is 4years old and I have only had her 5weeks and don't know how she was trained before so sticking to the programme plan I received off Alex hopefully we will see some changes.
Trainer note from Alex
Great session with Mavis and her Mum and she did really well. In order to get our dogs listening to us better when in a walk, it’s important that we get them listening to us around the home when they are less adrenalised. After the initial session there will always be some quick wins, but some behaviours can take longer to improve.
Great session with Mavis and her Mum and she did really well. In order to get our dogs listening to us better when in a walk, it’s important that we get them listening to us around the home when they are less adrenalised. After the initial session there will always be some quick wins, but some behaviours can take longer to improve.
10th April 2024 - Alex Fraser
Alex dealt with Aggression, Barking, Hyperactivity, Pulling, Recall, Toileting
Our first lesson with Alex was great, Stanley was already much more relaxed when walking outside by the end of the session. Inside exercises were also successful. Looking forward to doing more work with Alex on aggression towards other dogs. Alex sent very useful training material and notes for us to have a look at.
7th April 2024 - Alex Fraser
Alex dealt with Aggression, Jumping up, Pulling
I was really pleased with how the first session with Alex went. I was feeling a bit despairing due to dog reactivity which was making walks really stressful. Alex discussed everything in great detail and went through some basic manners with my dogs as well as giving me a clear idea of what the whole family needed to do to improve things. I now feel much more positive and am looking forward to the next session.
Trainer note from Alex
Really enjoyed the session and I’m looking forward to catching up with them all soon. It’s important the whole family work together to get both dogs listening better inside the home, which in turn will help them manage their behaviours out on walks. Following the initial session most owners should get some quick wins, but some behaviours can certainly take longer to improve which is why the follow up sessions are so important.
Really enjoyed the session and I’m looking forward to catching up with them all soon. It’s important the whole family work together to get both dogs listening better inside the home, which in turn will help them manage their behaviours out on walks. Following the initial session most owners should get some quick wins, but some behaviours can certainly take longer to improve which is why the follow up sessions are so important.
22nd March 2024 - Alex Fraser
Alex dealt with Aggression, Barking, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Puppy management
Alex came to my home today to meet me and 10 month old scooby. Straight away he made me feel at ease and really relaxed after worrying all week how scooby would respond. Well scooby loved the training he did super well and was a really good boy I can now walk him without being dragged down the road without barking and lunging towards another dog. I can answer the door without barking and charging against my legs. The bah approach is so good scooby stops what he is doing straight away and looks at me which he never did he just ignored me. I’m so so happy with how today went and I can’t thank Alex enough if I could give 100 stars I would thank you Alex see you soon.
Trainer note from Alex
I am delighted to receive such positive feedback so soon after the initial session yesterday. Within minutes of me being in their home both Scooby and his Mum relaxed which resulted in a very rewarding session. Scooby soon started to listen to his Mum in the house and when we went for a walk, he quickly walked to heel on a loose lead. We finished the walk by following a couple of dogs from a distance and he was completely relaxed. I’ve been told that he was really well behaved when she walked him later that day, even when another dog barked at him. Thank you for the 100 stars!!
I am delighted to receive such positive feedback so soon after the initial session yesterday. Within minutes of me being in their home both Scooby and his Mum relaxed which resulted in a very rewarding session. Scooby soon started to listen to his Mum in the house and when we went for a walk, he quickly walked to heel on a loose lead. We finished the walk by following a couple of dogs from a distance and he was completely relaxed. I’ve been told that he was really well behaved when she walked him later that day, even when another dog barked at him. Thank you for the 100 stars!!
8th March 2024 - Alex Fraser
Alex dealt with Puppy management
Alex was great, his knowledge of understanding us and our pup, Eddie, was amazing. After just one session we feel more confident with our stubborn English Bull Terrier, we did feel a bit stupid barking at our dog but it really does work. Eddie is so much more relaxed already. Thanks Alex, keep up the good work 😁
Trainer note from Alex
All puppies have their challenges, but an English Bull Terrier puppy may challenge more than most, even if the owner has had young dongs before. I was delighted with how well he did on his first training session, and Im even more delighted to hear that they are already feeling more in charge of Eddie. Can’t wait to catch up with them all in a few weeks. Keep up the good work!
All puppies have their challenges, but an English Bull Terrier puppy may challenge more than most, even if the owner has had young dongs before. I was delighted with how well he did on his first training session, and Im even more delighted to hear that they are already feeling more in charge of Eddie. Can’t wait to catch up with them all in a few weeks. Keep up the good work!
6th March 2024 - Alex Fraser
Alex dealt with Aggression, Jumping up, Pulling
Alex was amazing. The results I had on the day and since then have been remarkable. It is like I have a different dog. A lot of the problem was down to the way I was treating / reacting to Eric’s behaviour.
So happy now, still lots of work and training to be done but I now feel like I can manage it.
Thank you Alex
Trainer note from Alex
As always, I really enjoyed the session, especially meeting Eric. Eric is a lovely dog, even if he was very excited when meeting new people in the home. Although his owner was after help with some of his behaviours on walks, it’s important that we get him listening better in the home, which in turn will help him listen better on walks. I’m so pleased to hear everything is going in the right direction.
As always, I really enjoyed the session, especially meeting Eric. Eric is a lovely dog, even if he was very excited when meeting new people in the home. Although his owner was after help with some of his behaviours on walks, it’s important that we get him listening better in the home, which in turn will help him listen better on walks. I’m so pleased to hear everything is going in the right direction.
11th February 2024 - Alex Fraser
Alex dealt with Barking, Jumping up, Separation anxiety, Other
Our 2 year old Jack Chi, Fennec is a lovely boy, but he's very anxious and needy. We've had issues with reactivity on the lead and separation anxiety, among other things. We had our first training session with Alex a few days ago. I wasn't sure what to expect and was very nervous, but I soon relaxed as, unlike a lot of trainers would, he didn't tell us off for giving treats or allowing Fennec up on the furniture etc; He just explained how those things should be on our own terms, not the dogs. We felt silly growling at him, but it works. We still have a lot of work to do, but it was a really great start and we've already seen positive changes in Fennec. By the end of the lesson, he was curled up, fast asleep in his own bed - which is unheard of! We are very much looking forward to our next lesson. So far so good!
Trainer note from Alex
It was lovely meeting Fennec and he did really well on the initial session. The guttural correction is an excellent way to refocus a dog and works better than any words. We weren’t however able to focus much on lead work due to torrential rain, so we fill focus on this on his first follow up session. This is why the support guarentee works so well. Looking forward to catching up with all soon in a few weeks.
It was lovely meeting Fennec and he did really well on the initial session. The guttural correction is an excellent way to refocus a dog and works better than any words. We weren’t however able to focus much on lead work due to torrential rain, so we fill focus on this on his first follow up session. This is why the support guarentee works so well. Looking forward to catching up with all soon in a few weeks.
2nd January 2024 - Alex Fraser
Alex dealt with Barking, Jumping up
Alex came to our house to help with our Cavapom Bruce. Alex was friendly, calm and easy to talk to. He gave us some very good advice and techniques to work on with Bruce which have helped. Bruce is a lot calmer and listens more to instructions. 100% recommend Alex.
Trainer note from Alex
Another owner trained and another dog behaving and listening better to their owner. This is such a rewarding job and every job is different, but the results are always the same which is why I Iove what I do!
Another owner trained and another dog behaving and listening better to their owner. This is such a rewarding job and every job is different, but the results are always the same which is why I Iove what I do!