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What I liked most about Diane and Richard who helped my husband and me with Thor is their sincere dedication. They have been there to answer any questions we have had since their visit. They really care about what they do. Knowing that I have their support and commitment any time means a lot.
- Carol & Luc G. - June 2010

Our family has learned a lot about dogs. Understanding their language and behaviour sure makes it much easier to communicate with them. Richard's expertise in dog training is amazing. He shows a different outlook on training. I am very pleased with the service. It's an ongoing training as the dogs grow up. Thanks a million Richard... - Kim B. - June 2010

When we contacted Bark Busters we didn't know what to expect, but the minute Richard walked in right away you could see that Marley wasn't sure what was going to happen. It was the first time she didn't try to be the dominant one in the room, it was amazing. since then we have kept up with the advice and training tips we got from Richard and she has become the companion we always hoped for.

Thank you Richard for your expert advice

Sylvain La France - Gatineau, Quebec - June 2010

Thank you for all your help Richard. Sheeba and I are well on our way. I am more at ease now with my dog's behaviour and understanding her communication. I appreciate the email followups as well. Quick tips to remind me of my areas of focus- Much appreciated! - Amelie C. - May 2010

Things are going extremely well! We are making alot of progress. There are still a few issues that need to be rectified as Gizmo is fighting me all the way but I'm maintaining my stance. Thanks so much for everything. - Melanie C. - April 2010

Arrived on time; training techniques used by Bark Busters are excellent, amazing results by the end of the training; Addressed my concerns with Sadie; Ongoing follow from Dainne and Richard. - PS. I am sending a Testimonial to Dianne today

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Good morning Richard and Dainne,

Thank you again for making this possible for Sadie and me to have a better relationship.

Bark Busters is the best thing that happened to me in a long time. I am on my way to become a better Leader thanks to Richard and Dainne. I just want to say thank you! It was amazing to see results so quickly.

Last year I adopted my Little Sadie, a confident and assertive 3 year old Weimaraner. It did not take her long to take over our house. I Have been a dog owner all my life, I did not think you could teach an old dog new tricks but Richard taught ‘me,’ the old dog, new tricks.

The behaviour issues have been resolved in no time.

I am now the leader of my house, the back yard, I’m not telling you that my Little Sadie will not test me but now I know exactly what to do and not do in those situations. The best part is I now enjoy going for long walks with Sadie and cherish every moment.

It is never too late for our animals; with the right techniques ‘ Bark Busters’ makes it all is possible.

Richard and Dianne to this day, still follow up with me on an on going basis and provide me with tips, news bulletins that keep me on my toes.

Life is too short, we need to live the moment and I learned all of that with Bark Busters… Thank you again for being there for Sadie and me.

Your ‘Friends for Life’ !!!! - Sadie and Suzanne B. - April 2010

As a first time dog owner, I needed all the help I could get! Richard helped me understand Whiskey and how my attitude, tone of voice and posture affect his behaviour. Everyone is noticing the "before and after" difference with Whiskey. He is still the same dog, just with better manners - so we have a more peaceful household! - Louise B. - April 2010

Our trainer is a very calm compassionate person... I'm confident my Jack Russell will be a well behaved dog. - Ken & Kathy W. - March 2010

Well...... I am certainly impressed! I used the BAH! 3 times today and he stopped whatever he was doing and came over to me...... even sat patiently while I figured out which way was UP on his new collar!...Terry D. - March 2010

Remarkable technique with immediate results. - Ingrid E. - February 2010

I can't thank Richard and Diane enough for their assistance and support. After trying various different approaches, I had just about given up on finding a solution for the problem we were having with Tucker. Diane was immediately able to diagnose the situation, and within minutes of talking to her I felt much better about something that had been bothering me for months. I no longer felt alone with my problem, instead I felt instant relief along with a strong confidence that they would be able to help.

Both my dogs responded immediately to Richard and the exercises that we went through. It feels wonderful to be able to interact with my pets in a way that they can understand. Although I have had dogs for most of my life, I had no idea that I was treating them as I would another person, and that many human behaviours would communicate something completely different in the dog world. By implementing the things that I learned in our session, Tucker's behaviour has improved dramatically and he seems much more content and secure. The initial problem has all but gone away, and we have been left with an environment that has improved in ways that we hadn't even expected.

It is obvious that Diane and Richard care very much for both the owners they deal with as well as their dogs. It comes through in their willingness to be available anytime it is needed and by their follow-up calls to make sure everything is progressing well.
Tucker, Casey and I would like to extend our thanks to Bark Busters, and especially Diane and Richard for their help in making our lives that much better.

- Ingrid E. - February 2010

Therapist seemed to be well imformed, and communicated his information clearly, and was willing to listen. - James B. - February 2010

We really enjoyed having Richard talk with us and give us wonderful instructions and directions with our dogs. We are working on the points and we do see improvements. Richard was fun and easy going with the whole family. It was like having a friend over. We could see that Richard is pationate about dogs and would do anything to help a family get their dog's behaviour better. Thank's a million - Manon F. - December 2009

Dear Richard,

Just wanted to THANK YOU for coming to our house yesterday and helping us with our little angel (now) Fred. The results are outstanding… really.

Fred is like a new dog. After you left, we were prepared to tackle any problem we have been experimenting with Fred since he joined us. To our astonishment, little Fred was like a new dog, not even attempting to go back to his old ways. No jumping on the sofa (he tried once last night, that's it!), no attacking the cat (at some point, they actually sat, facing each other for a long minute. The cat was ready to charge - but looked almost disappointed when Fred just got up and walked away). No jumping on us or Mathias. We even went out for dinner and expected to come back to a howling dog. He was crying a little, of course - and stopped when we "bahhh"ed. He didn't bust out of his cage when we opened the door. He waited for us to say it was okay. He now understands his place in the family (or pack). He's of course still discovering do's and don'ts and seems a little baffled with us taking charge, but he is so much calmer and respectful. The dog that used to follow me everywhere now goes and does his own thing. That's really amazing. I actually managed to get ready this morning without Fred jumping up and down in the patio door and howling away disrupting neighbours.

When I checked out Bark Busters website a couple of weeks ago, I knew we would have the wow effect with your methods, but not that much, and so quickly. Even Christian, who can be the king of skeptics, hasn't pronounced the word WOW, so many times in so little time! We now know how to communicate with Fred and that's really special.

Again, thanks a million for your help!

We look forward to giving you an update in 2 weeks or so. Cheers!

- Annick, Christian, Mathias and Fred - November 2009

Good morning Richard,

We wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for a wonderful morning yesterday. What an incredible experience! And what a surprise after you left and we were still having success with both Buddy and Chester. Buddy seems to be relieved and Chester - well Chester continues to try and test (challenges) our leadership. He'll eventually come around as we are now the leaders and will not give up...

Again Richard, thank you for helping us create a relaxed and friendly environment with our two pals. - Lisa and Mike R. - October 2009

We thought that Richard was just fantastic. Within minutes of him arriving in our home we saw marked improvement in our dog's behaviour. When we had some setbacks after a couple of weeks, Richard was right there to help us get back on track. He showed a lot of patience with us and gave us very thorough explanations of the method and how Bark Busters works. We are very satisfied and we would highly recommend Bark Busters. - Bill and Kim M. - October 2009

We were amazed as to how quickly Honey responded to the training. We are happy and very proud of her... Thank you. - Leslie L. and Family - August 2009

I was very much satisfied with my training with Richard. I was very amaized 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 dog. Richard was wonderful and he has hepled the other members of my family as well. I am extremely satisfied. - Richard De Lima - August 2009

Our experience with Bark Busters was a lifetime experience of knowledge of the correct and non-correct ways to train our dogs. We are definitely impressed by the warranty they offer for the life of our dogs. It makes us feel secure, if there be any need for another session per say. The part we enjoy the most now is walking our dogs. A big thanks to our therapists! - Nathalie L. - August 2009

Richard and Dianne are great communicators and very generous with their time. We most definitely believe in the system and believe we will achieve success with our dog in working together with our trainers. We are impressed with the level of commitment Dianne and Richard have shown us. - Catherine D. - Aug 2009

We have learned a great deal and this is just the begining for Hewston and us together. We believe the begining years are the important years for Hewston's development. We are not dogs,hence the reason for calling upon the experts at Bark Busters. To get a better understanding of what it is like to be a dog (making the training) more comprehensible. I would also like to add the trainers at Bark Busters are extremely curtious and considerate. I would recommend Bark Busters to anyone. It is comforting to know I can count on you if problems should arise later.
- Laurie & Clive V. - August 2009

Since Richard has been at the house, people who visit notice a change in Kimmi. It is pretty amazing. ... I am very happy with the results. Kelly G. - July 2009

Richard and Dianne are a very supportive team with Dianne doing the preliminary and follow-up contacts and Richard doing the actual training with us. I would recommend Bark Busters to others. - Sharon M. - June 2009

Dear Dianne and Richard - I would like to thank you very much for working with us and our German Shepherd dog, Tiny. I appreciated Dianne's pre and post training phone calls and information; that was very helpful in terms of both preparation and follow-up. And of course, Richard's time spent with our family was extremely valuable.

Although we live in a quiet neighbourhood and I tend to walk her early in the morning and late in the evening, I realize now how tense I was when I saw someone in the distance with a dog. With the exception of a few of Tiny's dog friends, all other encounters were embarrassing moments of barking and lunging behaviours. In addition, I had several instances of pulled muscles in my back because of Tiny lunging at birds and rabbits unexpectedly. This collar/lead has given back the control of the walk to the human and we are pleased with being able to do peaceful walks. The children (ages 13, 15 & 17) are happy that they are now able to walk her as well.

The in-house training has also continued to be successful. We cannot believe how much more effective the "bah"/growl is than anything else we have tried. My niece from out west was here for a week and had previously become accustomed to being barked at and stalked for her entire visit. She was pleasantly surprised by the change. Tiny still sometimes forgets herself, but the kids and I are able to regain control and leadership which is so nice. We are very pleased with the results thus far and can only anticipate that things will get even better.

The only negative report has nothing to do with you or your training method. As I mentioned over the phone, my husband has decided not to follow any of the instructions. For the most part, this does not affect us as he is out of the house for much of the day. We did notice, though, that one Saturday we were all out of the house for most of the day and Ali and Tiny were alone at home. When we came home, the dog had visibly regressed and we had to reestablish ourselves with her. I guess the main thing I would like to encourage you to continue to inform your clients is that although it is not absolutely imperative that each family member do the program for it to work, the main caregiver needs to be on board, and it really is best if everyone can do it. I wish Ali would try, but at least he doesn't prevent the rest of us from doing it!...

With appreciation - Sharon Manouchehri - June 2009

Ralph is doing just great. He comes promptly when called and knows he can't go through a door, down stairs, etc. until the human is completely through/down. He walks really well and is just a good dog. The housetraining issue is almost completely resolved...overall, all is great. Thanks so much for your help.
- Marjorie & Jose - June 2009

Richard came to our house and did a 6 hr training session for our 2 dogs - Zoe (2yr min schnauzer) and Neo (bernedoodle -2 mts). We had one big issue with Zoe - barking at the door and jumping on people upon their arrival. Richard showed us a simple but effective technique how to stop that behavior and the results were immediate. Zoe is doing so much better now, and only get little bit excited with familiar people that she likes very much.

Neo had to be taught basics - potty training, walking behind on stairs, staying in his crate, etc. Thanks again to some very effective methods Richard demonstrated, he is fully house trained and he's such a joy to be around. Him and Zoe are best of buds. We are still working on staying in the crate without too much anxiety....
Walks are now a pure pleasure with both dogs.. - Bojanna and John J.

I just want to thank Richard and Dianne for all of their advice and help with my dog Kimmi. I was having a lot of issues with Kimmi because of the changes in our life and the move. I was really at the end of my rope and didn't know what to do. I first spoke to Dianne on the phone and she was very calming and knew what she was talking about... Kimmi took to the training very well. The techniques were amazing and in only one week there was a change. We still have some work to do, but things such as going for a walk are very enjoyable now. You have changed our relationship forever! Thanks again - Kelley and Kimmi G.

Hello Dianne and Richard - I 'm sending this email in appreciation of Richard's accomplishment's with my dogs.

As you know I have 4 miniature dachshunds. With two intact males, a bitch and puppy, things had gotten dangerously out of hand. The males had progressively built up an aggression toward each other that had resulted in vicious fights that would have ended in very expensive vet bills or in even death had my husband not been able to separate the dogs. The dogs were aggressive towards visitors and the males were marking everything which was making it impossible to house break the puppy. In frustration I finally started to diaper the boys. One of the boys was so stressed out he was even routinely soiling himself in his crate.

I was considering finding a new home for one of the males, but knew no one would want a dog with so many problems. I'm sure if I had given him away he would have ended up being put down. I couldn't bear that thought, so soldiered on the best I could. After the last and most explosively vicious dog fights, I knew I had to bring in a professional. It was then I noticed your business card in my vet's office.

In a few hours, Richard was able to establish order. In what seemed a miracle, all the dogs were in the same room together, off leash, free roaming and relaxed. I could hardly believe my eyes. The rest of the day was spent training myself and husband. (I'm still working on him.)

Richard also gave some very good tips to control the marking. Since Richard's visit the boys no longer wear the diapers and the marking has been reduced from 10 or more times a day to only a rare occurrence.

It has only been two weeks, so we still are a work in progress. I greatly appreciate your on going support and encouragement. It is priceless. I can honestly say we are a happy and relaxed pack. Thank you from of bottom of my heart. - Margaret S.

Hello Richard,

I really wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed your time with us yesterday.
This wasn't just "dog information" it was really an enriching experience for all of us.
You are a very special person and I appreciated very much you being so open during the conversation and sharing your thoughts. It really helped me have confidence in you, at least as much as seeing you demonstrate this very special method...

Zac has been calm and the night went well. He woke up at 5:15 and I decided to BAH him down and go back to sleep and it worked. So we got up at 7 which is good for me.

I stuck a paper on the cupboard near the door to note his toilet activities and mealtimes so as to find the right rythm... (none of my friends or my children would beleive I'm doing this !!! I'm usually very well organized but not with those ways !)...


To have a dog was my decision and I'm the one who will spend the most time with him. I was afraid because I knew I didn't have the right personnality to train a dog but I also felt at this time in my life that I needed a pet to help learn what I haven't been able to learn with people. So I took a chance. I only realized after talking to your wife and meeting you how much Zac had already taken over a lot in my life and how stressed I'd gotten over the past month. Yesterday night all the stress went away and now I'm sure all this is going to work out just fine.

My friends who have dogs have been giving me lots of good advice but everyone seems to have a different way of seeing things and living with their dog (which, I guess, is normal). So I was more mixed up than anything else. I really feel great with your method and the most important thing to me is that now I know that if I need help I can count on good listening and good answers. I'M not alone in this anymore and I can count on someone who knows what he's talking about...

Thanks a million times - Johanne D.

Richard, thank you for your follow-up visit yesterday. It was very helpful and very much appreciated. Robert and I are very impressed with the time you have put in so far in helping us, with your patience in answering my (numerous !!!) questions and with you taking time to come back to our home to do a follow-up.

Richard when you came to our home the first time, you stayed 6 hours !!! You never made us feel we had to hurry or that our time was up. Yesterday, you stayed 4 hours !!! Your visit yesterday was timely and helped us further understand our dog's behaviour. We feel we can build on what we have learned so far and that we have moved further ahead. The money we have invested is paying back big times. It might seem like a lot of money at the beginning, but it is worth it. We don't know of any other dog training organization who would provide this type of service and a written guarantee for the life of the dog. We have someone we can call if we are unsure or have questions. Actually, we have two trainers... I have spoken to both Dianne and Richard on several occasions and it has always been very helpful. .. It is like having personal dog trainers.

When we adopted Balzac from the SPCA Outaouais at the end of October, 2008, we started looking to find a trainer. We called several people, including Bark Busters and to be honest, we didn't know anything about Bark Busters. What impressed us is how quickly Dianne returned our call... and that was the beginning. While we have had dogs throughout our lives, we are only now starting to understand how dogs behave, what dogs need, and how we need to behave to have a healthy human-dog relationship...You can perhaps fool some of the people some of the time but you can never fool a dog. If you can't lead, your dog will.

We have explained to people what Bark Busters is all about and have not hesitated to recommend your services to several people already. We would welcome the opportunity, if needed, to speak directly to those who are thinking of using your services to share our experience. Thank you Dianne, thank you Richard.
- Suzanne and Robert L.

Bonjour Dianne & Richard- Things are going along very well! We are very happy with the results and more with the tools to handle what adventures Maddoxx arrives with. This type of training allows you to be calm and assertive because you aren't waiting for next weeks lesson to learn how to handle this new problem. The basics flow into everything. So now with a new issue we can figure out how to react! Maddoxx is responding well to the BAH's and his new lifestyle! It is very nice to be able to recognise that he is calmer and more relaxed becuase he doesn't have to be the leader. - Jon W.

Hi Dianne - I'm delighted to tell you that my little mini dachshund Carrie is doing wonderfully since we met last Spring. She even stays home all day without any problems! She used to have to remain in her cage but now can roam free during the day. She doesn't even rush to the door when I leave in the morning, so there are no more separation anxiety issues, which is a huge relief for me. She is the most delightful companion and responds to my authority. Now it's obedience, exercise and affection in that order! - Thank you for your wonderful support and encouragement when at a time I thought I would have to give up my little bundle of joy....
- Kind regards, Andrea W.

Good morning Dianne,

I am very pleased with your services. Richard stayed with us for 6 hours !!!! on Sunday. We never felt we needed to hurry or that our time was up 3 hours ago !!! a big thank you to Richard.

Yes, I am seeing changes already in Balzac. It started Sunday evening in fact. I can now put him in his crate at night and in the morning when I leave for work... I make two BAH's and that's it ... he is quiet. Before, at night I would put Balzac in his crate, and then Robert and I would walk Matisse... Balzac would bark, whine etc... but not anymore.

I can go up and down the stairs and he doesn't jump on us....

Like I mentioned yesterday, when I walked him yesterday after work I was tired and agitated... so he was too..This morning...when I walked him, it was great. He heard a man start his car from a distance.... he heard and saw the garage door open and saw the man in his garage... he looked, I gave him a BAH and he went about his business... no barking, no growling, no pulling on the leash.... he was calm, I was calm, it was very pleasant.

I can really see a difference in his behaviour. Tonight, we will practice the door bell and the settle.

Thank you... I am starting to "get it" and see that it is really a way of being with Balzac... a way of being that makes a big difference on Balzac's behaviour.
- Suzanne L.

Tia is doing fantastic! :) There was a definite change in her after Richard came and left and since then she's been doing very well...She has stopped barking when we put her in her crate; she still has her reserves about it but at least she settles faster. She also listens better when we say a command! ...She also automatically waits for us when going up or down stairs; a couple times she's gotten a step or two ahead of me (I hadn't even gotten to the stairs yet) but she quickly realizes I'm not following her, nor am I even at the stairs, so she turns around, walks behind me and then lets me go up first! :)...I'm VERY pleased with my results and would recommend BarkBusters to everyone! - Jocelyn J.

Hi Richard - We saw a dramatic change in Ananke's behavior in the last month. We stuck to the Bark Busters techniques this time and we are very consistent. Most of the time we only have to use the BAH. Some things are still a work in progress but we have seen an improvement in everything. We are much calmer and she seems more relaxed. We don't have to entertain her every minute of the day, she will play alone or chill on her dog bed. We are enjoying our walks...and I even started to take small walks with just a regular leash and collar. We take her to the dog park mutiple times a week were she burnes that extra energy and gets to socialyze with dogs and people and she is also learning flyball. She is a wonderfull smart dog and she is now 8 month's old... Thank you again for all your help and encouragement. :-)
- Debra and Alain S.

We would like to thank the Bark Busters’ trainers for their help with our dog. When our dog started nipping at our 9 month old baby, we knew we needed help. We were impressed with Bark Buster’s initial training session. It was informative and the methods were easy to follow. After only 3 hours, we saw a dramatic change in our dog’s behavior. We continue to work with our dog to maintain these good behavios and the trainers have been a great resource. They have followed up with us on many occasions since then and have always been available when we had questions about our dog’s behaviour. Overall we are very pleased with his progress and he now seems to be a much happier dog than before the training began. Thank you Dianne and Richard. - The Whiteheads

Excellent. Thanks to both you and Richard for your help. It's quite impressive how quickly the techniques are working. :) - Kim L.

Overall, the training was excellent. We noticed a difference in Finnegan within one day and for the week before our holiday. He is responding very well...We believe your work with us was very professional, intense and results oriented. We have already been raving about your work. The theory behind behaviour about the pack appears to be the root of our problem. - Carol & Craig

The Next Day:
Hi Dianne - The dogs are vary calm now. Thanks to you and Richard.Thanks a lot!

One week later:
Big changes with the dogs. When someone rings the doorbell, the dogs bark once and they do not go the door. I love it!
- Helene

I called Bark Busters from an ad I saw in Yellow Pages. I was at my wits end with 2x4 year old dogs that barked constantly at everything and everyone and just totally out of control. If I got on telephone they would head out to back yard and bark knowing I would drop everything and come and call them! One of my dogs saw herself as Alpha and I was part of her pack. If I had guests over they would be all over them and try to steal food. With one session, Richard had both dogs under control (as well as myself) to the point where it was so quiet in the house I was not sure if they still lived here! I cannot get over the change in their personalities with one session. I even called Bark Busters the next day which was a Saturday as I was concerned at how quiet they both were. After getting reassurance I was on the right track I persevered and am on my way to having two very quiet, respectful dogs!
Warning: Do not try Bark Busters unless you are looking for a quiet, well behaved dog! Thank you Bark Busters! - Vicki M.

Hi Diane - I am very pleased with Bark Busters, Whisper has changed a great deal. I can now take her off her leash at the park and play frisbee with her with other dogs around and she just stares at them but wants you to continue throwing the frisbee for her. I have seen a really big diffence in walking Whisper as well.... I just walk her with the training collar and her leash even if people come by or other dogs she just ignores them. Even the barking at people who are just sitting at their residence she now just walks right past them without barking...She waits at the bottom of the stairs until I tell her its okay to come up or if she happens to be upstairs I can go down the stairs and she stays put until I tell her its okay. I am really happy with her change for the better. - Roberta M.

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 it took me a little longer to wrap my head around the pecking order concept. I've learned about pack rules, and how these rules help make Prince a less anxious dog. I've learned so much about leadership, and how to clearly communicate with Prince. I've also learned how important consistency is (yes, he has started testing how serious we are). :-) We see quite a few changes. He responds readily to the BAH, and is very 'happy' (ie. tail wagging) when we invite him with us. He still seems 'sad' when we leave, but we are consistent with putting him in his crate when we leave, and we are ignoring him when we return. He is slowly beginning to go into his crate with little complaint, and he is less hyper when we return. The biggest change is when we take Prince for a walk. - a 'J' forms in the lead, and he consistently walks a little behind...We are thrilled with the results and thank you so much for taking the time and answering our questions. Introducing him to things like bones and foraging cubes has made a difference in his life as well. He is completely oblivious to us when he has a bone. And yes, it is simpler communicating in dog language. - Leslie C.

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.

Tonight, the dogs and I went for a walk. I haven't walked them by myself in over two years. I was either pregnant or pushing a stroller and they were too much to handle. Both would pull and bark and Piper would be especially agitated with men. There were a number of men walking their dogs this evening. I warned them with bah as we would get close. Piper looked my way each time and kept walking straight! There was one dog that was barking and pulling towards us and Milo and Piper were starting to get riled up. Then I did bah and pulled them towards me without having to do it hard. They stopped in their tracks without much fuss. The guy gave me a smile and looked impressed. I was kind of embarrased because I said bah but then told him what it was for and mentioned Barkbusters. He said "huh, really?".

I've had dogs most of my life. It's scary how little we know about them and how our behaviour has completely different meanings to them. Now I see how we were giving the dogs mixed messages. I can see why Piper would be thinking "you're an idiot..so I need to protect you".

... I do feel that I'm more in control of the situation. I'm starting to feel less stressed out and hopefully this will have an impact on Piper... - Kathleen N.

J’aimerais remercier Bark Busters pour l’aide apportée à Méa, notre chien Yorkshire. - Méa souffrait d’un gros problème d’anxiété de séparation. Dès que nous sortions de la maison, elle se mettait à japper et à pleurer et cela, pour toute la durée de notre absence. De plus, elle sautait constamment sur les gens à leur arrivée. - Incroyable ou non, à partir du jour où Bark Busters est venu à notre maison, une visite de trois heures, Méa a résolu ses problèmes. Depuis que Méa passe la durée de notre absence dans sa cage, maintenant devenue sa maison, elle n’est plus du tout angoissée ni anxieuse – vérifications à l’appui. - Avis aux septiques comme nous l’étions, Bark Busters a grandement simplifié notre vie. Grâce à ses conseils, le comportement de notre petite Méa est maintenant calme et serein. Elle est la joie et la fierté de notre petite famille.- Isabelle Richard

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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 seems, from the day Bark Busters came to our home, for a 3 hour session Mea has changed. She can now spend time in her crate, which she now considers her special place and is no longer stressed or anxious. We were skeptical, but desperate, Bark Busters has immensely simplified our lives. By following what we have learned Mea's behaviour is now calm and relaxed and is the joy of our family. .- Isabelle Richard

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 head high and her tail wagging - when I go into a store to pick up something quick, I tie her outside and she doesn't bark, she just sits and waits for me - when I leave her at the house alone, she is in her crate
- she no longer sleeps on the bed with me, she sleeps next to the bed, with her head under the bed, and doesn't cause any messes or problems when
I'm asleep. - she knows to sit when I put her collar, leash on - I don't even have to
tell her - she knows not to go out of doors or up and down stairs before me, I
don't even have to BAA at her... Overall, the Barkbusters method is working beautifully, and Nessie and I have a great relationship thanks to it...Thanks, and we totally are doing great. - Roxanne

Richard – thank you so much for the great training you gave our family. Although we are at the “challenging the new rules” stage of the program, we have seen a huge improvement in Maggie (Great-Dane) and Sofy (Saint-Bernard). No more roaming the kitchen or trying to steal food left out on the counters. We also enjoy walking them (not them walking us), the halter is great. Sleeping in our own bed without having to move from room to room at night is wonderful. Maggie no longer sleeps with us; she sleeps in her own bed now. We are grateful for the on-going support after the training. Both you and Dianne coming with us to Maggie’s vet appointment was really appreciated. We recommend this training to every dog owner. If we would have known that this type of service existed, we would have contacted Bark Busters four years ago. Again thank you! - Nicole, Marc & Mario F.

Hello Dianne and Richard - If we thought Murphy was good in the house before, he is excellent now!... Murphy no longer woofs, growls or bothers with the door. He doesn't move now when there are people in the hallway of the building or coming in and out of the building door. Outside, I see a huge change in his behaviour. Our walks are a lot easier now and I can walk anytime of the day and on the sidewalk, which is nice!

On the whole, Murphy's behaviour is exponentially better. I am thoroughly impressed with Bark Busters and the positive changes I have seen so far in Murphy, I really believe this way works ...I really want to thank Richard and you and Bark Busters for giving me back some hope for Murphy. - Shannon C.

For Christmas this year I got the best gift ever from my husband; a contract with Bark Busters to train the dog (and me….) I could not believe my eyes, one visit, and I was on my way to having the dog I always wanted. By the time Bark Busters left my house, Phoenix our 2 year old Sheppard/Husky was now calm, relaxed and responding to my commands. Within a few days I was master of the front door. Doorbell ringing?? Not a problem; no longer was my dog running to the door, barking and jumping on people. My dog doesn’t take me for a walk anymore, I take him.

Bark Busters thank you, you are AMAZING! - Diane L.

I had read many books and gone to basic dog training before contacting Bark Busters, but my 9-month-old Red Bone Coon Hound mix (named Honey) continued to exhibit dominant behaviour on leash (i.e. barking, growling, lunging) toward other humans and dogs.

Out of a fear that my dog might bite someone eventually, I called Bark Busters. They gave me a presentation on the psychology/needs of dogs, and showed me the communication techniques necessary for my dog to respect me as THE leader. We practiced the techniques ...and they supplied me with a book, notes, practical exercises, and an improved dog collar ... I had to learn to become a passive dominant leader in order for Honey to stop taking the lead and to start respecting me as THE leader. Honey responded immediately to the BAH sound and became more relaxed in the home - I saw a marked difference. I started using BAH on recall and she responded very well off leash. The outdoor walks “on leash” were more of a problem... but Bark Busters people were always available for ongoing guidance and advice….and always responded promptly. On one occasion, they returned to my home with their own dogs to give me an opportunity to practice walking by other dogs and correcting Honey. I now feel in charge and comfortable walking outside with my dog. She is giving up her anxiety/dominance toward others. I’m developing a new way of viewing, communicating, and interacting with my dog…..and of viewing myself (after all, I am THE leader!). I am very appreciative of the ongoing guidance and assistance provided by Bark Busters. - Jill K.

Dearest Dianne and Richard - Alex and I cannot thank you enough for your help and wisdom. We'd love to share our story with others who might be considering calling Bark Busters.

Our story:
When we adopted Lola, who is a one-year-old golden retriever, we knew we'd have our fair share of challenges as she had been neglected her entire short life. She used to sleep in a shed during the night and was tied to a tree during the day. She was completely unsocialized!

Having had dogs all our lives however, we felt we were up to the challenge. Buddy, our easy going seven-year-old golden retriever was going to be her role model.

Well, that never happened. Our world was turned upside down the moment Lola stepped into our house. Lola attacked Buddy the moment she met him.... We had to keep the dogs in separate rooms all the time.

In addition to her unacceptable behavior towards Buddy, Lola displayed dominance towards all the members of the family and this seemed to get worse as each day went by... The harmony of our household had completely vanished! It was all just a big mess! ...and then we called Bark Busters...

By the time Bark Busters came to the rescue, Lola had been with us for approximately ten days...ten long, long days...

Three hours into our session however, Lola was a new dog. I'd have to say that we saw an 80% improvement in her behavior! It was a miracle to us.

We've had Lola now for almost four weeks and she is such a joy. Our lives literally went back to normal the morning after our session with Bark Busters. It's hard to believe, but it's true. The rest of the work is now up to us as we continue to implement the tools and knowledge we now have. There is much light at the end of the tunnel! :-)

Enjoy the experience! It's worth it!

Diane, Alex, Buddy and Lola - Orleans, Ontario

Bon jour Mme Sarasin,

Je tiens à vous remercier de votre patience dû à ma lenteur pour vous répondre. Il est certain que j'apprécie votre implication avec les animaux et que j'encourage votre travail en ce sens .

Mon expérience fut assez courte pour mettre votre travail à l'épreuve mais le peu que j'en ai vu m'a permis tout au moins d'examiner Sika sans devoir la calmer. Je comprends bien que votre travail est d'apprendre au propriétaire à devenir le alpha de sa meute, mais je comprends aussi qu'il doit y avoir une étroite colaboration entre les propriétaires et votre organisme. Je vous encourage à continuer votre travail et je vous souhaite bon succès dans votre entreprise.

Dre. Christine Chouinard M.V.
Hôpital Vétérinaire Taché
Gatineau (Québec)

English:

Good day Mrs. Sarasin;

I would like to thank you for your patience.
I appreciate your involvement with animals and want to encourage you with your work.
Although I have had little experience with your work the experience I did have allowed me to examine Sika without needing to calm her. I understand that your work is to teach owners how to be seen as the alpha in their pack, I also understand that there is strong collaboration between your customers and your organization.
I encourage you to continue your work and wish you lots of success.

Dr. Christine Chouinard M.V.
Hopital Veterinaire Tache
Gatineau, Hull