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

Watch a bit of my talk to the Small Animal Club at the University of Guelph Nov 2011. Click Here

Watch me  Interviewed about Dog Behaviour on Inside Guelph, Oct 5, 2010 Click Here

Watch me interviewed about Puppy Training on Inside Guelph, Nov. 24, 2010 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMw2VykJVjE

(Watch me interviewed about Why Dogs Bark on Inside Guelph, January 11,2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k18XeUNjkoM

Hello fellow dog lovers, my name is Tim Girouard and I am the Bark Buster for Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph, Stratford, Brantford, Paris and surrounding areas

I am what you could call a dog lover.  I now have4 dogs,  a bichon frise named Danny Boy,  a Boxer Shepherd cross named Duncan a beagle cross named McCabe (this is one of the drawbacks when you love dogs and you volunteer at the Humane Society)  and the newest addition a bichon/poodle named Snoopy.  McCabe was seized from his previous owner because of neglect and he now has his 'forever home' with us.  I  have had 6 others who are in doggie heaven four retired racing greyhounds, Teddy, Rosie, Cathy and Osh, a border collie / sheltie cross named Dusty and a black lab named Klio.  I consider all of my dogs “rescues” as they all come from either the racing track, the humane society, families who cannot care for them or in the case of my bichon Danny Boy, the owner passed away.  You can check them out on this page.

My love of dogs and my commitment to them made me excited to become a Bark Buster. I personally know and appreciate  the love that a family dog or dogs can give back when they are a vital part of the family and they know their place. A well behaved dog  is like having a well behaved child, they can bring much joy to a family.  Unfortunately many owners don’t know how to achieve this with their dog. 

We’ve all been there. Even with the best efforts and intentions, some dogs don’t respond that well to the traditional approaches. You may start to feel frustrated or helpless, but you don’t have to. This is where I can help , I guarantee it!   With my skills, dedication, and commitment, I will work with you to solve the problems and create a wonderful and peaceful relationship with your dog

I am excited to help dogs and their owners   make a great life together. It is because of my love of dogs that nothing brings me more happiness  than to see a troubled owner / dog relationship resolved and both parties happy and excited about living the rest of their lives together. I will  provide you with the tools and support that will give you many years of happiness and companionship with your dog.  I know Bark Busters can do this so I invite anyone in my area to call or send an e-mail and I will be happy to come and show you what sheer joy with your pet can be.  I invite you to read some testimonials from clients and read some case studies that  show what can be achieved.  I look forward to meeting and working with you.

Here, watch a couple of my dogs, Duncan and McCabe  at play......http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tg060FlEq8M

Case Studies

More Case Studies from Tim Girouard
Owner: Juli-Ann S, Guelph
Dog Name: Lexington
Problem Description:  Lexington suffered from Separation Anxiety.  He would bark and howl, tear the bed in his crate apart when left alone.  He followed Juli-Ann around the house constantly, barks at other...
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Owner: Lynnette and Andrew M, Baden
Dog Name: Jack
Problem Description:  Jack is a young fellow who hasn't learned any rules as to how Lynnette and Andrew want him to act.  He would bark and charge the door when people ring the bell and arrive, he would pester...
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Owner: Faye and Matt, (Waterloo)
Dog Name: Auri
Problem Description:  Auri was exhibiting standard puppy behaviour.  He was using his teeth to play on Faye, Matt and their son Finn.  They had bruises on their arms from the 'rough play' that Auri was...
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Owner: Sigrid R. and her rescued chihuahuas Connie and Jennie
Dog Name: Connie and Jennie
Problem Description:  Sigrid rescued Connie Dec '10, and Jennie 1 week prior.   Both barked when the bell rang when people arrived, very persistent about it, and once Sigrid's guests were in the home,...
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Owner: Jessica and Paul H.
Dog Name: Smith
Problem Description:  Smith's main problem for Jessica and Paul is that he pee's in his crate when they are not home.  He also pulls on walks, steals food when they are not looking, chases the cat and...
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Reviews

More Reviews from Tim Girouard
Owner: Kate R, and her dog Pax
Review: Pax and I are making huge improvements at home :) so happy..never thought a little "Bah" could go so far
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Owner: MaryBeth and John and their dog Belle
Review: We are still working with our Dog, Belle, and are thankful to have found Bark Busters, recommended by our vet. Our immediate problem of uncontrollable barking in the house and running around no longer exists
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Owner: Dayle H. and her Pug Cross, Maggie
Review: Tim is great. He was able to meet my demanding schedule to come for a follow up. I definitely appreciate him coming back to retrain me lol.
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Owner: Amy and Gary and their young Yorkies, Enzo and Darla
Review: Tim has been great. One night we called to ask questions and he came to our house to explain things personally. We are still having some challenges because they are young, but we will overcome with more time.
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Owner: Meaghan and Ben M. and their daschunds Oscar and Charlie
Review: We were absolutely delighted with the Bark Busters experience. The best thing about the process is that it is simple, easy to follow and effective. It was a pleasure working with Tim and we would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone that is looking to regain control of their dog.
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