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Bark Busters Reviews and Customer Testimonials

9th November 2026 - Alex Fraser

Alex dealt with Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling

We really enjoyed our first training session with Alex, we had contacted him because we have a large breed puppy who is extremely excitable, I have been avoiding having visitors to the house because she jumps so high and will not leave anybody alone. By the end of the session we were really hopeful that we now have the tools and skills we need to manage her. Alex was honest and straight forward which I really appreciate. It was more about training us as pawrents to help her manage her excitement. We’re really looking forward to following through with the training and having a calm, happy, confident and well behaved girl.

- C.O, Swinton (Testimonial)

Trainer note from Alex

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback so soon after our first training session. I'm delighted to hear that you found it helpful and are already feeling more confident about managing Fergie's excitement.

It was a pleasure meeting you all. One thing that really stood out was how much Fergie would jump up at anyone entering the home, so it was fantastic to see such an improvement in such a short space of time. As we discussed, much of my training focuses on teaching the owner, and you all did a brilliant job putting the techniques into practice.

Thank you again for your feedback. I can't wait to hear how your calm, happy, confident, and well-behaved girl is getting on! 🐾

31st October 2026 - Alex Fraser

Alex dealt with Barking, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Other

Alex was very calm and knowledgeable dealing with Ash (spaniel). Alex gave some good tips and training and assured us that Ash isn’t as bad as me and my partner think. Only been a week and the change is already very noticeable all from taking what Alex said on board. Would highly recommend Alex clear he loves what he does!

- A.H, Walkden (Testimonial)

Trainer note from Alex

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. It was a real pleasure working with you both and Ash.

One of the biggest parts of my job is helping owners as much as I help their dogs. By giving people the right tools, knowledge and confidence, they can bring out the very best in their dogs and create a calmer, more enjoyable life together.

Ash was such a great dog to work with. Like many excitable dogs, he had a tendency to bark when visitors arrived and jump up when he became overstimulated. It was wonderful to see how quickly he began to respond to some simple changes and clearer guidance.

While many owners notice positive changes after the first session, lasting results come from consistency at home. Some breeds are naturally busier and more energetic than others, but with good leadership, quality rest, a healthy diet and clear boundaries, every dog can make progress.

28th October 2026 - Alex Fraser

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

Alex has been amazing with Bambi, she’s a good dog just very anxious and didn’t listen all the time, I’ve only had one lesson and she’s already improved more than I could ever have imagined. She listens to me all the time and walks beside me on her lead. He is very helpful and I feel like I could contact him anytime if I needed extra support

- S.H, Alderley edge (Testimonial)

Trainer note from Alex

Thank you so much for your valuable feedback. It was a pleasure working with you, and I really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. I always say that my role is as much about training owners as it is about training dogs. By providing the right tools, knowledge and skills, I help owners build better communication with their dogs so they can listen more reliably and worry less.I really enjoyed meeting Bambi and her mum. When we first met, Bambi was quite anxious when strangers entered the home and would bark at them. By the end of the initial session, she had settled considerably, although she would still bark occasionally when I moved around the house.Three weeks later, when we met again, the improvement was remarkable. Bambi's listening skills had come on massively, and the barking had reduced to almost nothing. Whilst most owners see some relatively quick wins following the initial session, the reality is that lasting behavioural change often takes time, leadership and consistency. Bambi's progress is a great example of what can be achieved when owners put the training into practice and remain committed to the process. Thank you again for your feedback.

2nd October 2026 - Alex Fraser

Alex dealt with Aggression, Barking, Pulling

Very few offer an in person service - most others offer by zoom so thank you!

- A.B, Knutsford (Testimonial)

27th September 2026 - Alex Fraser

Alex dealt with Barking, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall

Alex gave precise instructions and advice on how to help train our dog. We are working on these daily and he’s getting better. Some days better than others! But Alex will come back and help sort the problem out soon. 😸

- C.P, Oldham (Testimonial)

5th August 2026 - Alex Fraser

Alex dealt with Pulling, Recall

We were really pleased with how the training session went with Alex. We have already seen a big difference in how Flynn is walking on his lead. Alex explained clearly what we should do and how we should do it. The session was very thorough including indoors and outdoors We would definitely recommend Alex and Barkbusters.

- L.P, Flixton (Testimonial)

Trainer note from Alex

The initial session is always a longer session, anywhere between 2-3 hours. Most customers will get some relatively quick wins following the initial session, however further support is usually required to ensure the owner has the correct skills to resolve certain issues that can often take longer to improve, to to help with puppies as they grow up. Every now and again a meet a dog who doesn’t really have “behavioural issues”, but instead just needs some “fine tuning”. Flynn was one of these dogs. Even though their main problem was Flynn pulling on lead, I always like to work with a dog inside their home first before doing lead work. We decided to just do the initial session without follow up support, but i am happy for Flynn’s owners to upgrade to one of my follow up support packages if they decide they would benefit from further support. 

4th August 2026 - Alex Fraser

Alex dealt with Jumping up, Puppy Training

We had our first session with Alex for our Cockapoo puppy, Orchid, and we were really impressed. As first-time puppy owners, we had lots of questions and concerns, and Alex was incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and reassuring throughout the session. He took the time to understand Orchid's personality and behaviour rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach. His advice was practical, easy to follow, and tailored to our home and routine. We came away feeling much more confident and with a clear plan to help Orchid grow into a happy, well-behaved dog. It's clear that Alex genuinely cares about both the dogs and their owners. We would highly recommend him to anyone looking for professional, friendly, and effective puppy training. Thank you, Alex!

- T.K, Wilmslow (Testimonial)

Trainer note from Alex

Absolutely loved meeting Orchid and his parents. Although I always use a similar structure for my people training, it’s important to tailor the session to the needs of the owner and their dog to ensure we achieve the desired results. Orchid responded really well to the training, but there is no quick fix to train any young puppy as they go through a massive amount of development in the first 12 to 18 months of their lives. Can’t wait to catch up with them in a week to work more on lead work. 

28th July 2026 - Alex Fraser

Alex dealt with Aggression, Barking, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling

We couldn’t recommend Alex enough, within five minutes of meeting him we knew he had excellent experience and wanted to help us get the best out of Dougie. Dougie is nearly five and we have never been able to get him to stay and wait and after a few tries he was doing it. Alex was really knowledgeable, non judgemental and rather than just telling us what to do he got us to try the techniques with his supervision until we understood what we need to do. Looking forward to future sessions with him where we can get feedback on the skills he has taught us. We had a really detailed follow up email explaining everything we had gone through in the session and what we needed to practice with Dougie which we haven’t had before.

- S.B, Manchester (Testimonial)

Trainer note from Alex

I really appreciate receiving such positive feedback from my customers, but to receive such amazing feedback in less than 5 hours after the initial session is an added bonus and put a massive smile on my face. I have worked with many customers who have tried working with different home trainers before they have reached out to me. And although there are some other very good home trainers out there, I honestly believe that the combination of the training I received from Bark Busters my 12 years experience of working with dogs and their owners, I can help any owner improve their dogs behaviours sooner rather than later. I am delighted with how quickly Dougie started to listen and I can’t wait to catch up with them all to see how they are all getting along.

26th July 2026 - Alex Fraser

Alex dealt with Digging, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Puppy Training, Recall, Other

Alex came to my house on 20-07-2026 to meet and train my 6 month old chihuahua, I honestly thought I was wasting my time because he’s so giddy, however I was a really proud dog mum smudge really watched and listened to Alex and with the information Alex sent over to me I have been consistent every day and he’s doing well still gets his moments but he’s only a baby and I’m hoping he ll have good manners when we finish the training with Alex thank you so much I’m so happy I chose barkbusters kelly

- K.B, Manchester (Testimonial)

Trainer note from Alex

Smudge did really well on his first training session and I can’t wait to catch up with them both in a few weeks to see how he is getting on. Apparently Smudge never listened to his owner, but within an hour of being there he really started to understand which behaviours were acceptable and which weren’t and he really started to listen to her. The reality is, there is no quick fix for a puppy, but following the initial session most customers will get some relatively quick wins. Some behaviours however can take longer to fix or improve. With some hard work and consistency, I am confident Smudge will grow up to be a very well behaved dog.   

17th July 2026 - Alex Fraser

Alex dealt with Pulling, Recall, Separation Anxiety

We used bark busters (Alex) and was very impressed. It’s a lot to take in on the first session but Mabel was walking so much better from the very next day so a massive gain. Looking forward to the next sessions as is Mabel. 🐶

- M.E, Urmston (Testimonial)

17th June 2026 - Alex Fraser

Alex dealt with Aggression, Barking, Pulling, Puppy Training, Separation Anxiety, Toileting

Bruno is a rescue with no prior training and very reactive to new things and people. Alex showed us how to interact with Bruno so he could be more at ease around us and more responsive to training. It will always be an ongoing process but Alex has given us the tools we needed to give Bruno the life he deserves.

- I.P, Manchester (Testimonial)

25th May 2026 - Alex Fraser

Alex dealt with Chewing, Hyperactivity, Pulling, Puppy Training, Recall, Other

Alex was brilliant really knowledgeable and so patient. Looking forward to get my dog trained to be her best version.

- S.M, Heywood (Testimonial)

Trainer note from Alex

There appears to be another puppy boom at the moment which I am really enjoying. All puppies have their challenges and they go though a massive amount of development in the first 12 to 18 months of their lives, but with the right training techniques, patience and consistency, we can always male them the best version of themselves. Can’t wait to catch up with them all in a few weeks to see how they are all getting on and to build on their training.