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

I’m Tara Dracup. I first heard of Bark Busters dog training through a co-worker who had Bark Busters help correct her dog’s bad behaviors.   The following day she was raving about how quickly her dog had improved.  With three dogs of my own, I was in desperate need of some help. They were quite a handful. I called right away to sign up for a lesson.

I was so amazed by the results and ease of Bark Busters’ unique approach, that I knew I had to be part of this organization. During my lesson, Tracy (my Bark Buster) explained how dogs communicate with one another and how they behave in packs.  It soon became clear to me why the many dog training methods I had tried in the past had failed.  In our first lesson, I quickly learned how to communicate with all 3 dogs and I got instant results.  Using Bark Busters dog training techniques, I was even able to teach my 13-year-old dog how to walk without pulling on the lead and it only took 1 trip around the block!

Dogs have always been a part of my life; they bring me great joy and companionship.  For as long as I can remember, I have always wanted to work with dogs.  While growing up, I said I would be a veterinarian or an animal trainer one day.  Then, like many people, I ended up doing something completely different than I expected and became part of the corporate world. Nine years later, I found Bark Busters and now I’m finally doing what I really love to do!

I’ve been a trainer with Bark Busters for over 5 years now.  I’ve achieved Master Trainer status having trained more than 1000 dogs.

I am fortunate to have the opportunity to work for a company that not only strives to improve the lives of owners and their dogs, but one that is also dedicated to reducing the possibility of maltreatment, abandonment or euthanasia of companion dogs.

I’m committed to helping people communicate with their dogs.  The end result is truly a wonderful experience for both dog and owner.

 I offer dog training and puppy training in Newmarket, Aurora, Richmond Hill, Thornhill, Markham, Stouffville, Vaughan, Woodbridge, Georgina and Keswick.

Call today to get more information or to book a lesson.  Your dog will thank you for it!

Case Studies

More Case Studies from Tara Dracup
Griffin
Owner: Lucy Bertacco
Dog Name: Griffin
Problem Description:  When I first met Lucy and her family, if they didn't pay attention to Griffin, he would demand attention by jumping, mouthing, stealing and destroying the furniture. The family was tired...
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Puppy Training
Owner: Ava
Dog Name: Daisy
Problem Description: Potty training, crying in the crate, recall, jumping, nipping, barking on walks
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Owner: Anne
Dog Name: Deco
Problem Description: Dog aggression, People Aggression   Deco was adopted from the Toronto Humane Society at the age of 3 by Anne.  Deco was mistreated by humans in the past and therefore had little trust for...
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Reviews

More Reviews from Tara Dracup
Owner: Kate
Review:  Tara has been wonderful. I experienced instant fixes for some issues that had been plaguing me and I've felt completely supported the whole way through. Coda is now a much calmer and happier puppy. Now that she knows what the rules are, she's happy to play inside them and I don't...
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Owner: Deborah Gillis
Review: My family was shocked the instant progress with our dog who was suffering with separation anxiety. Tara is a wonderful trainer, she is very easy to reach when we have questions and sends helpful articles often us to read. In four sessions we have a better dog. I think we would have has to give the...
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Owner: Christina and Ryan Desnoyers
Review:  We are very satisfied with the service provided. Tara exceeded our expectations.
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Owner: Anne and Ted Longhurst
Review:  Tara was great training both us & our dogs.  I am amazed at the difference in them.  I didn't think anything would make them stop barking.   Thanks Bark Busters.
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Owner: Sandra and Vince
Review:  We have a big dog and with out Bark Busters I don't think we could of trained him on our own. Thank you bark busters and Tara. She is a great teacher, she is easy to understand and get a long with.
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