A better way to a better dog

Sharing your life with a dog is one of the most enjoyable and rewarding experiences you can have. Unfortunately, the challenges of training your best friend can sometimes be overwhelming. That's where Bark Busters can help. Bark Busters In-Home Dog Training offers customized, one-on-one, in your home training for your pooch. Our techniques are dog-friendly, results-oriented and guaranteed for life. Bark Busters has helped over 500,000 dogs become better friends with their guardians. Now, let us help you.

Range of behaviours Bark Busters can help with:
  • Puppy training
  • Leash training
  • Barking
  • Separation anxiety
  • Aggressive dog behaviour
  • Jumping
  • General obedience training
  • And more

While humans are constantly trying to talk to dogs as if they were people, simultaneously dogs are trying to talk to humans as if they were dogs. This causes all types of misunderstandings. This is unfortunate for both species. Life for a domestic dog can be confusing and conflicting. Understanding your dog and how he thinks will open the communication between both of you. This will impact a huge difference that will affect both your outlook and your lives’ together.

We have shared life, lived with, played with, trained and trialed many dogs. We have loved and lost, cried and started over again. We have spent many years in the study of animal behaviour and learning about dogs. Forty years worth of observing and learning, needless to say we are passionate about dogs. Since childhood watching animal behaviour has always been a favorite activity.

 Our understanding of canine language and social system will provide you with effective means of communication with your dog and modifying its behaviour. We will teach you and your family how to effectively communicate the natural way a dog understands, so your message will be clear. You will see immediate results in your dog and your relationship.

This will result in cooperation and compliance from your dog. We strongly believe in our non physical method that is why you will receive a written “Life of the Dog “guarantee” .No other company could offer you such comfort. We want you to be successful and happy with your dog for the life of your dog.

We own and service the Bark Busters franchise of Ottawa East and Quebec region.

We are Certified Animal Behaviour Therapist as well as Master Trainers in our field. We are dog owners, members of the CAPPDT. Specializing in evaluating and treating  behavioural problems in domestic dogs. Dianne gives advice to dog owners on a daily basis and writes articles for the Ottawa Dog Blog. She has appeared numerous times on television providing advice to dog owners.

Dianne has been featured in several magazines with her dogs and profiled for Progressive Choices - Ontario Women in business, being described as having a blend of talent, skill and passion. We share our lives with Striker 10 year old female German shepherd and Fence 2 year old male Golden Retriever which are both rescues as well as our two parrots Disney and Scooter.

Case Studies

More Case Studies from Dianne & Richard Sarasin
Lucca
Owner: Jennifer G.
Dog Name: Lucca
Problem Description: Aggression to people and dogs out on walks territorial aggression Tiger had bitten the owners as well as non family members. He had total control over the household. The owner walks him only half a...
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Copper
Owner: Collette R.
Dog Name: Copper
Problem Description: Extreme leash pulling, jumping up, opening up cupboards, opening the fridge, eating anything she could see on the counter. Owner suffered a bad fall from being pulled by this large strong dog. ...
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marley
Owner: Lori M.
Dog Name: marley
Problem Description: Severe separation anxiety, extreme fear of other dogs. Adopted at 1 year old from local SPCA. Former owner kept her tied on a short chain to the central heating in his apartment.  The man had...
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Keefer
Owner: Pauline G.
Dog Name: Keefer
Problem Description: The doorbell initiated the onset of anxiety before the appearance of visitors. Aggressiveness directed towards any visitors to the house, excessive barking, jumping, and harassment of visitors by...
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Owner: Sylvie S.
Dog Name: Thunder
Problem Description: Overprotective of food bowl, Barking at owner and a bite to the owner Onyx was overprotective of her food. Was excitable and highly mouthy, chewing on the hand of anyone trying to pet her, puppy...
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Reviews

More Reviews from Dianne & Richard Sarasin
Owner: Roxanne L.
Review: Hi Dianne, hi Richard - Things are excellent, Nessie is like a different dog, our relationship and trust is building and I'm really enjoying her company... walking her is a breeze, a pleasure, a fun experience! no pulling, no trying to yank me in every direction, she walks next to me with her...
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Owner: Isabelle R.
Review: Thank you Bark Busters for helping our Yorkshire Terrier Mea. Mea suffered from severe separation anxiety. As soon as we left the house she would begin barking and crying, this would last for the duration of our absence. Then on our arrival she would constantly jump on us. As unbelievable as it...
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Owner: Kathleen N.
Review: Hi Richard and Dianne - The dogs are giving us more space at the front door... it is quieter when people come up the steps. The back door is where the true battle took place between Piper and I... In the past couple of days, she's kept her distance and seems to actually enjoy sitting outside....
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Owner: Leslie C.
Review: Paul and I are very happy with Bark Busters and see quite a difference in Prince. We learned QUITE a lot. I was more stuck in giving the dog human qualities, as opposed to my husband, Paul, who readily understood the alpha role. I was more stressed about hurting Prince's 'feelings' - so...
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Owner: Richard D.
Review: I was very much satisfied with my training with Richard. I was very amazed with the results, i have to continue with the training with Baily my dog. I have already recommended Bark Busters to some of my co-workers , they know Baily and they have noticed a big difference in her and Zeus , my other...
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