Case Studies

Burns, Sarabeth

Dog Name: Oslo
Oslo Sitting in Park
Problem Description:  Biggest issues is the aggression towards other dogs.  He used to be able to go to the dog part but some bad associations made him more afraid of other dogs.  He is also is ball driven and will jump on owner if the ball is in Sarabeth hand. One of Sarabeth goals was to be able to walk...
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Tania Frajkor, Ottawa, ON

Dog Name: Zeus
dog zeus calmer relaxing in the sun
Problem Description: Original email from client Hi there, We have a 1 year old lab/husky mix whom we are having trouble controlling. He is generally good on walks in our neighborhood, EXCEPT for when other dogs walk by. He jumps on people and us when we come in the house or just when he's excited. He listens when...
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Donna & Brian

Dog Name: George
Problem Description: Barking at door, obedience issues, pulling on leash This was a transfer client from another Bark Busters. Some of their issues where already fixed but the walking was still a concern.
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Jennifer & Al

Dog Name: Gerald, Titus, Sparkles
Titus
Problem Description: Aggression towards dogs, aggression towards owner, fears/phobias, separation anxiety, sibling rivalry  Each dog had their own unique issues. Sparkles loved to sleep in bed with his owners and growl at them to let them know when the invaded "his" space! Gerald couldn't be left...
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Christianne L.

Dog Name: Cocktail
Problem Description: Barking at dogs / strangers, barking at door, barking in backyard, pulling on leash Cocktail & her owner love to go for car rides, the only problem is that Cocktail barked non-stop! This was deafening to her owner and placed limits on where and how often she could take Cocktail in the car....
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Margaret & Robert

Dog Name: Eddie
Problem Description: Barking at door, barking in backyard, puppy training Eddie is a lovely Doberman puppy with tons of energy, a lot of which is channelled into barking at the door, window and in the back yard. One of his favorite things to do is steal cushions off the couch and get his owners to chase him around the...
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Linda E.

Dog Name: Emily
Problem Description: Barking at door, barking in backyard, puppy training Emily was an over excitable puppy with mild separation anxiety. She liked to wake her owners up very early by crying and scratching at the door. Walking with her was a challenge as she liked to pull and greet everyone walking by. One of the...
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Sheila C.

Dog Name: Marley
Marley
Problem Description: Aggression towards dogs, aggression towards strangers, fears/phobias Marley liked to be in charge of the household, she was 10 pounds of attitude. Marley barked and growled at new people who would come into the house. Going for car rides was difficult with Marley because she would cry and shake non...
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