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

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

I am a dog lover.  I have 4 dogs, two retired racing greyhounds, Osh and Cathy, a bichon frise named Danny Boy, and the newest addition from the Humane Society, a Boxer Shepherd cross named Duncan (this is what happens when you volunteer at the Humane Society).   I  have had 4 others who are in doggie heaven, two retired racing greyhounds, Teddy and Rosie, 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.

Case Studies

More Case Studies from Tim Girouard
Frank
Owner: Amy R.
Dog Name: Frank
Problem Description: Puppy type behaviour,  charging the door jumping on people, stealing shoes for attention, pulling on walks   Frank was a young boy who did not have any rules.  He was doing what he...
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Owner: Bruce and Victoria S.
Dog Name: Bella
Problem Description: Separation Anxiety Bella was a humane society rescue by Bruce and Victoria.  Bella was not too challenging for Bruce and Victoria but suffered from a severe case of Separation Anxiety. ...
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Reicha
Owner: Sandra B.
Dog Name: Luther and Reicha
Problem Description: Both run and bark at the door, Reicha is aggressive when seeing other dogs on walks and because of their advanced ages, need to learn how to use a ramp so then can get in and out of the car to go to...
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Madison
Owner: Brenda and Ken C.
Dog Name: Madison
Problem Description: Barking, Fears/Phobias, Jumping Up, Obedience Issues Madison would bark at everything, the door bell, any noise in the house, people walking by, she would jump up on people and would bark at people...
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Rocky
Owner: Jennifer R.
Dog Name: Rocky
Problem Description: Barking, Dog Aggression, Obedience Issues Rocky was a recent rescue by Jennifer from a rather less than desirable situation.  Rocky came into the home and began run at the door and bark at the...
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Reviews

More Reviews from Tim Girouard
Owner: Tracey H.
Review: Really pleased with the system and with my trainer. I have recommended and really like that when I am struggling I can call or email and we can meet again. Thank you, I went from wanting to get rid of the dog to being so thankful for such a great dog. The dog was always great it was me who needed...
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Owner: Maureen H.
Review: Hi Tim, I am absolutely delighted with the results of our afternoon! I always knew that Maggie was a smart and loving dog, and with your guidance she is doing great! I realize that it is now up to me and being consistent. This morning as we were leaving for our walk, (no barking or sock stealing...
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Owner: Jennifer S.
Review: Bark Busters has been a great experience. You have given me tools that I can work with and helped me to realize that it's more me than my dog that needs the training - learning how to think on his level rather than mine, which makes so much sense. I know it is going to take time but already our...
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Owner: Chris K.
Review: I absolutely hated the dog from the minute my wife brought it home almost 2 years ago and really did not want much to do with it. There has been incredible stress in the family related to his bad behaviour and our inability to train him on our own. As we mentioned to you on Saturday you were our...
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Owner: Gratiana A.
Review: My daughters and I had the most instructive and fun three hours, during the Bark Busters session with Tim. It did change our lives. What we learned from Tim allowed us to be in charge, to feel in control and start to enjoy Jassy's personality more. Jassy, our Golden Retriver, is now more...
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