See The World Through Your Dog’s Eyes
Bark Busters is an in-home dog training service that focuses on establishing healthy relationships and effective communication between dogs and their humans. We believe that there is hope for every dog and know the joy that mutual understanding can bring to our lives.
Meet Our Trainers
Our global community of dog trainers specializes in everything from puppy training to advanced dog obedience training. If you’re looking for dog training near you, we provide in-home solutions tailored to your dog’s needs. We are here to help you achieve a lifetime of love, companionship and experiences together.
Our Philosophy & Methods
Clear, intuitive communication is at the heart of what we do. Once we understand a dog’s needs and they understand our desires, we can build an effective foundation that is based on respect and trust. We develop personalized programs using real-life scenarios that teach the skills needed to set your relationship up for success.
What We Can Help With…
Our approach works because it is based on how dogs naturally learn and interact. Whether you have a puppy, adolescent or mature adult, ensuring they follow your cues will help them navigate and thrive in the human world they live in.
Puppy Training
The enthusiasm a puppy brings to everyday life is infectious, but house training a puppy and managing puppy behaviour can be challenging. They are also a lot of work! As they grow, let us help you establish a healthy bond and set boundaries that will be valuable throughout your entire life together.
Basic Dog Training & Obedience
Whether you have an adolescent dog, a new rescue, or a great dog with an irksome habit (or two, or nine!), we can help. Change is natural throughout a dog’s life and our training will ensure that you are set up with the skills and support to address issues as they arise.
Severe Behavioural Issues
Rehabilitating dogs with behavioral problems, including aggressive dog training and addressing dog resource guarding, is the reason Bark Busters was founded. We know that every dog can be helped and are committed to understanding the root of any issue and alleviating the resulting behaviour. Rest assured, we are dedicated to providing support regardless of how long it takes.
I just had an incredible afternoon with Kush from Bark Busters working with my 2 year old Great Dane. I came into this feeling desperate because she was pulling hard on walks and barking constantly when people came into the house. Within just ten minutes of Kush arriving I began to see noticeable changes in her behavior and attitude.
By the end of the session it felt like I was looking at a completely different dog, calmer, more responsive and so much easier to manage.
Michelle from Bark Busters has been an incredible help with our young Bully mix, Daisy. We adopted Daisy at 2 years old after she’d spent most of her life in a shelter with no prior training.
The techniques Michelle taught us are simple, effective, and completely humane. She showed us how to confidently lead Daisy, which helped reduce her nervous reactions like barking or lunging at strangers.
When we first brought Daisy home, I couldn’t even walk her. But after just one session with Michelle, I learned how to clearly communicate expectations on our walks. With consistent practice, walking became enjoyable within a week or two.
Two years later, we reached out to Michelle again when an existing issue got out of control—and once again, she amazed us with her insight and techniques in just one session.
The biggest lesson we’ve learned is that we need to lead—not the other way around. Thanks to Michelle, Daisy is a much more relaxed and happy dog, and we’re more confident dog parents!
Bark Busters gave us our sanity back! 2 months ago we adopted D, our 3 year old Doodle. D is sweet and affectionate and FULL of energy. She would easily get overly excited, start demand barking and run around the house, taking out furniture in her wake! She also tried to jumped up on anyone she met, including us, every time we came home. We were at a loss of how to manage her behaviour and give her the life she deserved. The we found Michelle! At our first session we learned how to communicate with D in a way she understood! After that first visit with Michelle we got our sanity back and started to really enjoy D. At our second session, we learned how to handle D outside and now she walks without pulling! We can’t thank Michelle enough for her professionalism and knowledge. Michelle is clearly a canine behavioural expert! You will not regret choosing Bark Busters!
FAQs
How long does training a puppy take with Bark Busters?
You will have a good understanding of what you and your pup need to do after the first session, but Bark Busters is there to support you through every milestone of your puppy’s development. Our lifetime support guarantee ensures that you never pay extra for more training!
Why does Bark Busters focus on in-home dog training?
In-home training allows dogs to learn in their familiar environment where most behavioral issues occur, ensuring training is relevant and practical for everyday situations. You can’t take your front door or backyard to a group class!
What types of behavioral issues can Bark Busters help resolve?
Bark Busters helps with all issues, but specializes in resolving aggression, barking, separation anxiety, leash pulling, resource guarding, as well as puppy programs to prevent these issues from occurring!
What makes Bark Busters' training different from other dog training approaches?
Bark Busters uses dog-friendly methods based on how dogs communicate with each other, avoiding harsh punishment while focusing on praise and guidance to the correct behaviour.
How do I find a Bark Busters dog trainer near me?
Use our “Find a Trainer” tool on the website to connect with a professional trainer in your area.
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