Bark Busters Reviews and Customer Testimonials
8th April 2023 - Alex Fraser
Alex dealt with Aggression, Barking, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall
Alex was brilliant with AJ! After we told him about us and AJ, he immediately identified where AJ's issues are stemming from. He gave us a lot of useful information and a lot of exercises to do with AJ. It is currently working very well and we can see the progress in AJ's behavior and ours as well, as owners! Highly recommend Alex!
Trainer note from Alex
I enjoy all of my training sessions, but this session went better than I thought it would and I was delighted with how calm AJ was at the end of the session, compared to how he was when I first entered their home (when he was rather barky!). Its important that everybody in the home gets on board with the training as consistency is key. I have received a further update to say that AJ is continuing to improve which is lovely to hear. Keep up the good work!
I enjoy all of my training sessions, but this session went better than I thought it would and I was delighted with how calm AJ was at the end of the session, compared to how he was when I first entered their home (when he was rather barky!). Its important that everybody in the home gets on board with the training as consistency is key. I have received a further update to say that AJ is continuing to improve which is lovely to hear. Keep up the good work!
2nd April 2023 - Alex Fraser
Alex dealt with Barking, Pulling, Other
Alex gave us a lot of useful information about how to deal with Heidi's reactiveness to other dogs and Molly's barking. It's less than a week since Alex was here and we can already see an improvement with Molly.
25th March 2023 - Alex Fraser
Alex dealt with Barking, Pulling, Recall
Alex was very patient with Richmond and talked through the basics. The exercises went well, as did the outside work. We purchased a WaggWalker harness which has been very good. Looking forward to the next session.
17th March 2023 - Alex Fraser
Alex dealt with Barking, Jumping up, Pulling, Separation anxiety
Alex is very friendly and great as a behaviourist! He provided us with many useful information, tips and tricks. He also showed us how to work with our dog so he’s more obedient and confident. We had a great first session and already see some results! Much appreciated!
Trainer note from Alex
Really enjoyed this session and although their dog barked at me when I first entered their home, he quickly started to listen to his owners and he did really well both inside the home and on his walk. I was really impressed with how well he did. There is no quick fix, but with some consistency and some simple ground rules, we can make our dogs listen better and worry less. Please work hard and work together to make him the best version of himself and keep me posted on how you get on.
Really enjoyed this session and although their dog barked at me when I first entered their home, he quickly started to listen to his owners and he did really well both inside the home and on his walk. I was really impressed with how well he did. There is no quick fix, but with some consistency and some simple ground rules, we can make our dogs listen better and worry less. Please work hard and work together to make him the best version of himself and keep me posted on how you get on.
27th February 2023 - Alex Fraser
Alex dealt with Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Pulling, Recall, Separation anxiety
We had Alex come to our home just over a month ago now to help us with our cockapoo Sergio.
We needed help with some problems such as boredom whilst we wasn’t home, even after 1 hour 30 min walks per day, getting crazily excited and jumping on people and dogs when coming into our home and lastly pulling on walks especially when he’s seen another dog unable to calm down afterwards.
We were unsure how to deal with these problems as Sergio is very clever, so we felt as though he was outdoing us.
Alex was a lovely man, very calm and very knowledgeable.
Alex taught us so much and it was all so simple and easy to put into place and it’s made a world of difference for us!
There are still some minor improvements needed but it’s a marathon not a sprint so we’re still chipping away and hoping everything Alex taught us will soon become second nature to us all.
We’ve had great results that’s been noticed by family, friends and daycare so we would highly recommend Alex to anybody needing help.
27th February 2023 - Alex Fraser
Alex dealt with Barking
Communication with Alex has been swift, polite and informative from the outset. Our first lesson with Alex was brilliant - he put us at ease straight away and we learnt so much just from one visit alone. We would highly recommend Alex and we're excited to see our hard work (and Alex's advice!) pay off with our little dog Louie in the near future.
22nd February 2023 - Alex Fraser
Alex dealt with Barking, Jumping up, Pulling, Separation anxiety
Alex came to my house as I had a few issues with a rescue pomeranian. From the moment we met him, he put us all at ease, including Poppy. Our main issue is that whilst she is out on a lead, she constantly barks at everything and just doesn't enjoy her walks. He explained that the training starts inside the house and as soon as she knows I am in charge and will look after her she will start to relax. We have been practising for 2 days, and the results so far are amazing. We no longer have barking in the house and have seen a massive improvement on walks. We have a way to go yet to get a relaxed poppy outside, but with our homework, I am sure we will get there. I can not thank Alex enough for showing us what we need to do.
Trainer note from Alex
Really enjoyed meeting Poppy and her parents and I’m really impressed with how she did on the session and I’m even more excited about the fact she is continuing to be calmer on her walks. When working with any dog with behavioural issues it’s important to work out the route cause as to why they are behaving in the way they are. With the correct training and some management , we can then start to improve their behaviour. As her owner mentioned, the reason Poppy barked on walks was mainly down to the fact that she spent a lot of her time at home barking out of the window. Once she was no longer barking at home, she became so much calmer on walks.That’s why its so important that we look at everything they do, both inside and outside the home. Keep up the good work!
Really enjoyed meeting Poppy and her parents and I’m really impressed with how she did on the session and I’m even more excited about the fact she is continuing to be calmer on her walks. When working with any dog with behavioural issues it’s important to work out the route cause as to why they are behaving in the way they are. With the correct training and some management , we can then start to improve their behaviour. As her owner mentioned, the reason Poppy barked on walks was mainly down to the fact that she spent a lot of her time at home barking out of the window. Once she was no longer barking at home, she became so much calmer on walks.That’s why its so important that we look at everything they do, both inside and outside the home. Keep up the good work!
21st February 2023 - Alex Fraser
Alex dealt with Aggression, Barking, Hyperactivity, Jumping up, Separation anxiety, Other
Alex was excellent , met beyond my expectations,and so far fred is doing well, will take time, but feel a lot better and only early days
15th February 2023 - Alex Fraser
Alex dealt with Puppy management, Separation anxiety
Alex was amazing, taught us so many things about dealing with a new puppy. Herman has already learned how to wait and we've learned techniques for any current problems.
Trainer note from Alex
I really lover working with first time puppy owners, giving them the tools and the skills to make their dogs grow up to be best versions of themselves. There is no quick fix with any young dog, the 1st 12 months can have its highs as well as challenging moments, but all the hard work is well worth while and every home should have a dog. Herman is a really lovely puppy and he did well. I can’t wait to catch up with them all and get him outside on his lead.
I really lover working with first time puppy owners, giving them the tools and the skills to make their dogs grow up to be best versions of themselves. There is no quick fix with any young dog, the 1st 12 months can have its highs as well as challenging moments, but all the hard work is well worth while and every home should have a dog. Herman is a really lovely puppy and he did well. I can’t wait to catch up with them all and get him outside on his lead.
14th February 2023 - Alex Fraser
Alex dealt with Jumping up, Pulling, Recall
Alex made a difference to Barney's behaviour (chow chows can be quite obstinate) but he is better behaved after just one session.
23rd January 2023 - Alex Fraser
Alex dealt with Aggression, Barking, Chewing, Other
We desperately needed some help with our Rescue Dog Gillie everyone that entered the house was subject to very aggressive / intimidating barking especially my brother. We had Gillie in another room as advised and introduced her to Alex again very aggressive approach. By the end of our session Gillie was asleep on Alexs' feet. Alex taught us with that control verbally is what a dog needs no shouting pulling etc and lots and lots training tires the dog mentally as they need this challenge on a daily basis. "BAH" affords you some control in the house. Gillie still has a long way to go as she was a street dog so has known no boundaries or experienced any early socialising skills. Within a week with lots of training around door manners my brother was able to come in and watch football with my partner with a nice relaxing beer and a relaxed dog on his feet ......... nothing short of miraculous!!! We have a lot of walking / park issues to resolve so need to keep going. I do feel that rescue centres should work hand in hand with Bark Busters before rescue dogs are released to peoples homes - better experience for the rehomed dog and their new owners! Alex is unbelievable ..... Actual Dog Whisperer ............ only down side is he wasn't able to move in with us lol!!! I think the 12 months is a must and would highly recommend Alex to anyone with a new dog as teaching them well now will hopefully reap rewards for you and them later.
Trainer note from Alex
Over the last 3 years I have worked with a lot of foreign rescue dogs, some from a street background and some from a domesticated background. In the main they all tend to be far more nervous than the average UK rescue dog. But this doesn’t mean that we can’t help them adjust to their new home and teach them that they no longer have to worry and that their owners are going to keep them safe. This session went better than I could have hoped and Im delighted with how well she has done following the initial session. Im looking forward to catching up with them next week.
Over the last 3 years I have worked with a lot of foreign rescue dogs, some from a street background and some from a domesticated background. In the main they all tend to be far more nervous than the average UK rescue dog. But this doesn’t mean that we can’t help them adjust to their new home and teach them that they no longer have to worry and that their owners are going to keep them safe. This session went better than I could have hoped and Im delighted with how well she has done following the initial session. Im looking forward to catching up with them next week.
10th January 2023 - Alex Fraser
Alex dealt with Jumping up, Pulling
Alex was great!!! What a pro. He has enabled us to better manage our furry beast (50kg’s of muscle) with simple and straightforward commands and body language. We know it’s often the humans that need the training not the dogs so we’re incredibly grateful to Alex for not making us feel tooooo daft 😂 It was a great session and the results are starting to show only a week later. We’ve still got lots of work to do but with Alex’s support over the next 12 months we know we’ll get there. Thanks Alex 🐾🐾
Trainer note from Alex
Really enjoyed this session. Initially I wasn’t sure how much we would be able to get done as its important that the training is taken at the dogs pace and not then owners, and to start with he was quite excitable and mouthy. But he quickly started to listen and I really was pleasantly surprised with how well he did - especially inside the home. There is no quick fix or magic wand, but with some consistency ands the correct techniques, I am confident he will grow up to be a well behave boy. Can’t wait to catch up with them all soon.
Really enjoyed this session. Initially I wasn’t sure how much we would be able to get done as its important that the training is taken at the dogs pace and not then owners, and to start with he was quite excitable and mouthy. But he quickly started to listen and I really was pleasantly surprised with how well he did - especially inside the home. There is no quick fix or magic wand, but with some consistency ands the correct techniques, I am confident he will grow up to be a well behave boy. Can’t wait to catch up with them all soon.