Dog training in Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph and surrounding areas
Also Serving: Fergus, Elora, Elmira, St Jacobs, St Clements, New Hamburg, Baden, Stratford, Ayr
Tim Girouard
Behaviour Therapist & Grand Master Trainer
I have been a Bark Buster trainer for over 18 years and have had the pleasure of working with almost 4000 dogs and their owners. Over the past three decades, my wife and I have had eleven dogs, almost all rescues, and each one has enriched our lives in a unique way. In my previous life, I sold Building Supplies and helped people achieve their goals of transforming their homes. Now I get immense satisfaction working with my clients to help them transform their relationship with their dog.
“We’ve had an amazing experience with Bark Busters! The program is simple yet highly effective. Thanks to Tim, we now have a very well-behaved dog with excellent recall and leash manners. Whenever we need help breaking a bad habit, Tim is quick to provide support. Highly recommend!
‘As a dog owner grappling with the challenges of a reactive pup, finding Tim and Bark Busters has been amazing! From the very first consultation, Tim exuded an air of understanding and empathy, instantly putting me at ease.
“I was very hopeful Tim would teach us what we needed to know and he exceeded my expectations. He came in and spoke in a clear and concise manner, gave time for our input and asked all the right questions. He wasn’t even in our home for an hour and our Teddy was a different dog
“Bark Busters was great, Tim the trainer was very informative about why our dog behaves the way she does. After his visit, we seen results right away. Tim even came back for a second visit to catch up on our dogs progress and help with other issues. I really recommend Bark Busters
Before Tim came to our house, I was ready to give up on the dog, as much as I hated to. He was too strong, too loud and just had us going crazy. If it wasn’t for the help that we got from Bark Busters, Tim…we would have given up on an amazing dog. I can’t tell you how much of a difference it is now. We learned how to communicate better with Jack (our dog), and also learned, that we had a lot to learn. I am so happy with the progress we are making, and it wouldn’t have happened if it were not for you. Thank you so much.
– Debbie K.
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What I love about my job
Pets enrich our lives by loving us unconditionally. They give us another reason to get up in the morning and are good for our health. Improving their well-being is the least they deserve. Nothing brings me more joy than to see a troubled owner/dog relationship resolved and both parties happy and excited about living the rest of their lives together. Helping to ‘train owners’ how to teach their dogs ensures that issues stay resolved. They also have comfort knowing that if they need additional support, I’m here for them!
Why I became a dog trainer
I was tired of working for a big corporation and knew I could make a difference when I combined my absolute love of dogs with the joy of seeing people succeed. I know the love that dogs can give when they are a vital part of the family and know their place. A well-behaved dog is like having a well-behaved child. They can bring so much happiness.
My areas of expertise include:
- Puppy training
- Separation anxiety in dogs
- Stopping excessive barking
- Dog aggression and aggression toward humans
- Leash training, including leash pulling
- Stopping dogs from jumping on people
- Food aggression in dogs and resource guarding
- Reactive dog training
- General obedience training
- And more…
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love to hear about your dog and discuss how we can help.
Why Bark Busters
We are passionate about teaching dogs and their humans how to communicate effectively and form a strong, loving bond that lasts a lifetime.
Our Pricing
Our one-time fee offers a lifetime commitment of support and dedication to helping maintain a happy relationship between you and your pup.