Freephone 0808 100 4071

 

Dog Training & Behaviour Services

 

Puppy Training

Give your puppy the very best start in life. Lay the foundation for a trusting bond and well behaved dog with our individual puppy education programme

Find out more

Dog Obedience Training

Turn your good dog into a great dog. Our approach is about education to get rid of those frustrating and annoying habits, for a well behaved dog

Find out more

Behaviour Training

Feeling stressed? Have you desperately been trying everything and seeing no improvement? We we have the solution to your dog's behaviour problems

Find out more

Any Breed, Any Age, Any Problem

Frustrated or desperate when dealing with your dog's inappropriate, embarrassing, or destructive behaviour? Our easy to follow, natural and dog friendly training techniques focus on developing a positive relationship to establish a lasting emotional bond, based on respect and trust. Our training leverages the same communication methods, voice tone and body language, that dogs follow as part of their instinctual behaviour. We come to your home at a convenient time to show and guide you through the lesson. The Bark Busters dog training approach can help owners establish control of their dog without relying on treats or the need for harsh punishment. In the first lesson, most owners see dramatic improvements in their dog's behaviour.

We teach you to communicate with your dog

Do you find yourself shouting, but your dog isn't listening to you? Maybe we're simply not speaking their language. The Bark Busters method is based on the way dogs communicate with each other and how they learn from older, more experienced dogs. This is what makes our dog training unique and effective. Your behaviour therapist will guide you on the most effective way to overcome the problem behaviour and leave you with a training plan to ensure long and lasting results.

 

worlds largest home dog training company

 

Find a Trainer

 

What our clients say

 

Bark Busters Home Dog Training methods help to solve behaviour problems such as:

  • Basic dog obedience
  • Aggressive behaviour
  • Chewing and destruction
  • Digging in the garden
  • Jumping up
  • Nuisance barking
  • Pulling on the lead
  • Puppy Training
  • Separation Anxiety
  • Toileting in the house
  • Recall

    and much more...

 

The Bark Busters Dog Training Method

No harsh punishment
The Bark Busters method of training is based upon how dogs naturally communicate with each other. Our approach is no harsh punishment, non-physical and as stress free as possible for both you and your dog.

We DO NOT use techniques such as hitting or smacking, shock or spray collars, choke chains, pronged collars, alpha rolling (pinning the dog down), shouting or harsh physical punishment in our approach to training. In addition, as our approach is based upon how dogs communicate, we don't rely on the use of treats or lures. Although treats are a great way to reward your dog, we don't concentrate on their use for dog behaviour and training. We teach you how to gain control of your dog without the use of a lures.

We teach you how to use your VOICE TONE and BODY LANGUAGE to control your dog... both on and off lead, at your home, at the park... anywhere you need it. There may be times when training equipment is needed, such as leads, collars, harnesses etc., and your trainer will discuss this at your lesson.

Why do we train in your home?
Your dog is part of your family, in your home. Training in the home environment is far less stressful for your dog. This is also where your dog leans best and where you'll most often see behaviour problems, so this is where training is most effective. Dogs learn by association, so Bark Busters teaches your dog to listen in the home environment where the association is more established. If your dog does not listen to you in the home environment then it's highly likely he won't listen outside, where there are far more distractions.

Training in your home is a one-to-one system, without the distraction of other dogs or the stress of being sent away for training classes for disrupting the others.

Of course, where you are experiencing problems outside the home, such as pulling on the lead or dog aggression, we will set up controlled training scenarios in the park or wherever is most practical.

Lifetime Support Guarantee
You may wish to consider our Lifetime Support Guarantee to give your dog the very best start in life. this gives you the peace of mind that your Bark Busters trainer will return free of charge should a behaviour problem occur later in life.

Read more about our support guarantee

 

Find a Trainer

"It was lovely to meet Lee what a very professional man. He explained the lesson and what we had to do I a way that you could understand he was great with dolly and we are confident that she will improve every day now I can’t thank Lee at Bark Busters enough would definitely recommend him and wouldn’t hesitate to call him if needs be"

Irene
Trainer: Lee Hardy

"Very pleased with all help given both orally and physically"

Gaynor
Trainer: Gina Williams

"Shauna was very professional and approachable from the onset. She listened without judgement to our concerns providing clear and concise advice and instructions on some tactics to alleviate the problems. She has also been helpful via email with our concerns."

Ann
Trainer: Shauna Hoey

"Liz was amazing, worked wonders with our 2 dogs in there first session. Can’t wait for the next one. Gave us homework to do with the dogs till the next session 👍"

Marion
Trainer: Liz Johnson

"Shauna was a true professional, she put me at ease very quickly and explained the process. Branston is a 2yr old shihtzu who was a mummy’s boy and really didn’t follow any commands at all. With in our first 3 hour session, Shauna had him following commands and provided me with the tools and confidence to continue on my own. Within a week Branston is following commands and I have managed to build space between us to help with his separation anxiety. I can’t believe the difference this has made."

Tammy
Trainer: Shauna Hoey

"Lee was a marvel. Lando is a nervous pup, and has developed a number of resource guarding behaviours which have lead to him fighting with Obi (our older dog) and biting us within the home. During his visit Lee was able to show us how to reduce his behaviour in a way that was not confrontational and with the dogs best interest at heart. We will forever look at Scrooge with different eyes!!!!! The change in Landos behaviour was instant and positive. We know we have a long way to go but without Lee and Bark Busters we would not be in the much happier place we are today. We are looking forward to Lees next visit. Thank you Lee (our super hero!!) - Obi and Lando."

Andi
Trainer: Lee Hardy

"I found Alex very helpful and he has a,great understanding of Dogs. We enjoyed our first training session and got alot out of it. Alex is,great at getting the best out of you so you can get the best out of your dog. Highly recommend 👌"

Tim
Trainer: Alex Fraser

"Tom was excellent his personality was very acceptable to come into my home unknown. I was very comfortable with him. He explained Everything so well enable me to absorb it all. My dog was happy in his company which is so important to me. I’m extreme satisfied at this moment in time"

Betty
Trainer: Tom Ryan

"Neil is a very experienced and knowledgeable dog trainer, and very patient with us! He is lovely, friendly and helpful; as is his wife Amanda who I spoke to initially. His methods are easy to follow and work! We are thrilled that our big, young German Shepherd is now much more obedient and we have much more of a clear understanding of how to train him (and ourselves!). Thank you Neil!"

Sonia
Trainer: Neil Price

"It was certainly an eye opener having Kevin spend some time with us. Like he said, it is about training us rather than the dogs. I can't thank Kevin enough for explaining things so well so we are getting to understand how the dog's mind works. We saw progress on the first day which was great to see. I do feel Mylo will be quite challenging but it's great to know we can contact Kevin if needed."

Jo
Trainer: Kevin McDonnell

"It was lovely meeting Kirsty. She understood exactly the issues I have with Barney. She was easy to get on with & everything was explained well. It was very interesting to learn that diet has a lot to do with his behaviour. When Barns was introduced, he took to the new rules well & learned quickly. Kirsty's training was spot on & I couldn’t believe how quickly Barney changed. He’s a different dog. She has helped both of us, he is more relaxed & I am less stressed, so a big thank you!"

Jenny
Trainer: Kirsty Dudfield

"Kirsty put me at ease, she explained everything to me Kirsty was friendly and very professional. Kirsty made me feel confident again as i had lost control, i felt in charge as i was praised at what training i was given. I would highly recommend bark busters and especially Kirsty to anyone ."

Melanie
Trainer: Kirsty Dudfield

"Kevin McDonnell was extremely helpful with my puppy, Oakley. He explained everything clearly and Oakley responded very well to everything we were shown. We have had an incredible improvement in just a couple of days, especially with pulling on the lead, or should I say a lot less pulling on the lead! I would highly recommend Kevin for any issues you are having!"

Sophie
Trainer: Kevin McDonnell

"Amazing after one session the improvements are noticeable. I was given clear instructions and shown what to do. Every walk is so much easier and the barking stops quickly. So impressed only after one session"

Karen
Trainer: Jacquie Callaby

"Gavin was very knowledgeable and understanding of our problems with Winnie, he understood the issues we had and is working on resolving them"

Margaret
Trainer: Gavin Chambers

"Great lesson with Alex. He managed to understand Max´s needs and issues almost instantly, and also adapted the lesson to his most immediate needs. The techniques that were used were clear, effective and tailored to Max. The main issues that we discussed were front door anxiety, and also over excitement when socialising. Already been one week reinforcing these, and we are seeing progress. I feel so much more relaxed knowing that we have this support. Would highly recommend Alex and Bark Busters."

Lorena
Trainer: Alex Fraser

"I believe when Neil has finished training Amber, she will be better behaved and easier for me to handle her."

Jacqui
Trainer: Neil Price

"We were so glad to meet Gavin and start on the road to improving our dogs behaviour, I think even Gavin was a little astounded with our boy but we put our trust in Gav and bark busters methods , we have made big changes in his diet and our start in passive leadership. We are only a week in but feel better in our understanding and process to try to improve him Gavin was going away to look up why our dog behaved in such an odd manner , but we are happy to work with Gavin and look forward to our next session all early days yet"

Stephen
Trainer: Gavin Chambers

"Estelle gave us tasks to work on, I’ve used these since she left. I can honestly say I’ve hit a new dog it’s been amazing"

Lesley
Trainer: Estelle Jackson

"Excellent first lesson with Sydney. Explained and demonstrated brilliant ways to improve with immediate results"

Vince
Trainer: Sydney Coleman