We adopted a ~3yo male bull terrier mix from a shelter and needed help getting him settled in. He…read moreis nervous around men, especially tall men, and was starting to get very overly protective of our home. "Boot camp" options seemed extreme, so I called Bark Busters (BB), seeking in-home private lessons. Justin responded the same day I left a message, and we talked about my concerns with our new rescue. I decided to try the BB program, which ended up being the BEST DECISION for my pup and for me! Justin set up our first session with trainer/coach James. James spent much of the 1st session going through the goals, objectives and concepts of training, including a timeline based on reasonable expectations of my dog. James spent a lot of time explaining how to "read" my dog's behavior, and how to properly respond. He explained the concepts behind each step, which helped me to understand not just what to do, but why (thus enabling me to understand how to deploy the training to different situations). James also set up scenarios to practice, going through each step so I could gain confidence in what my role is while helping my dog settle. It really is about training the owner how to work with the dog. James provided summaries of each session, plus videos demonstrating how I can use different responses/techniques to reshape how my dog reacts to stressful situations. I saw significant progress very early in the training, and was surprised at how quickly we were able to help my dog understand his role (and to feel safe) in our home. The best part is that if I need more help, I just have to reach out to James/BB and schedule more sessions - this is included in the initial program. Given that it takes a rescue dog a while to COMPLETELY settle in, new issues could arise as time passes, and if so, all I have to do is call to set it up. In summary, Bark Busters is a GREAT dog training program, and James is a FANTASTIC BB trainer/coach! Definitely recommend BB to owners that want help with their dogs!

Justin is so great at giving solid tips and explaining the why behind it. My dog was lunging,…read morebarking, generally tough to deal with on walks so it was a chore and I was legit concerned he would cause an accident one day to some kid on a bike or a jogger. Literally the first hour I saw huge improvement and now I honestly look forward to walking my boy twice a day. Justin checks in regularly and helps with tips like a long road trip and ringing doorbell barking to name a couple recent things.

Rubi is a wonderful dog trainer. Our 1.5 year old rescue, being mostly Australian cattle dog and…read morehaving been maltreated by a man, needed a bit of training. Rubi customized the training at every session, based on how Diego was doing. She picked up on things he needed to work on (noticed he was getting very attached to us and was starting to show signs of separation anxiety). We worked on it right away and it was solved. He loves to learn and has become the most amazing dog. Rubi is kind, patient, a great listener, dog and people reader. She is phenomenal (and super fairly priced)!

Rubi has been an absolutely godsend for our family. She has given us invaluable tools to help us…read moreincorporate our new golden retriever puppy into our lives and home. In addition to Rubi's talented dog training skills, she is also very communicative and responds promptly, she's on time, and she gets right to the point upon arrival, which really helps maximize our allotted time with her. Another thing a truly appreciate about Rubi is her wonderful way of communicating with my 6 and 9 yr old boys. She uses the right words for them to understand how their actions can help our new puppy learn better. Rubi is professional and fun! I would recommend her, with confidence, to any of my friends and family in need of pet training, and I would recommend her to you if you are in need. You won't regret it. Thank you Rubi!

Cannot say enough good things! We rescued a 5 year old borzoi who was very sweet but had no…read morecommands and also no motivations to help train her, John helped us find one specific treat that worked for her and helped us learn how to work with all her other weird kinks and now our girl can settle at restaurants and has basic commands down! He helped her become more confident and comfortable in the world, book with John you won't regret it!

Summer of 2024 I had an anxious, reactive, fearful, unwalkable big rescue dog. She broke harnesses,…read morepulled me to the ground, was afraid of people, and snapped at strangers and other dogs. My friends nicknamed her Cujo, it was that bad. I couldn't invite people to the house. Summer of 2025 I have a dog that loves meeting new dogs and people and runs around OB dog beach off leash. She's not reactive, she has great recall, she makes friends, I can have people over, she listens to commands, and she's so easy to walk. I took her into the vet this week and they removed the 'bite risk' warning from her file, they said it's like a completely different dog. She's not anxious or fearful. She's confident, playful, and so happy. All of this was because of training with John. He is patient, gentle, and kind. I can't put into words how grateful I am that we found him. I recommend him to every dog owner I know.

Omg Isabel is such a life saver!!! Everyone was telling me to get rid of my dog Dolce because of…read morehis separation anxiety. It was so bad that I had to move apartments because of the noise complaints I got. He tore a hole in my wall, destroyed crates, and screamed when he was left alone. A friend of mine recommended her to me when I was at my wits end. We've only been working with Isabel for 2-3 weeks and Dolce can already be left alone while I'm at work for 5 hours. He stays in my bedroom with the door closed SLEEPING!!! I never thought I would be able to leave him that long without getting a sitter and it feels like a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders. Not only that, but Dolce walks so much better on the leash. We did board and train for one week and are doing continued weekly trainings. I'm so thankful and so excited to see how much more he grows!!!

Isabel is a miracle worker! My doggie Charlie has never been around another dog, for all 13 years…read moreand Isabel had him over to her home to doggie sit AND HE HUNG OUT WITH HER 2 DOGS!!! A dream come true for me!! It was so wonderful knowing that my Charlie was being well cared for. She walked him, gave him his medication, sent me pics and updates throughout ANDDDD she told me that her husband watched TV and cuddled with him hahahaha! I am SO grateful to have found Isabel. I think he even came back a better dog :)

Jim walked our terrier mix for around 10 years. He genuinely cared immensely for Minnie and she…read morealways perked up when Jim arrived for the daily walk (she doesn't take kindly to most adults). Jim always gave value-added advice on medical issues and I thoroughly enjoyed our chats. A real salt of the earth guy

Jim is a true animal lover. He walked my dog Simon for several years and also managed to befriend…read moremy two cats. I wouldn't hesitate to trust him with my pets.

This is my first time ever checking out the local pet store. I love that they offer a variety of…read moreunique pet food brands. The brands they offer are dehydrated dog food, probiotic vitamin dog food, and other high performance brands at a reasonable price. I purchase dehydrated sweet potatoes slices for my German Shepherd and Frenchie. I decided to try Diamond Grain Free Wild Caught fish with sweet potatoes all life stages for only $30. They also sell toys, vests, collars, and clothes for cats and dogs. I had a positive experience with friendly staff helping out with selecting a brand. I highly recommend you check out this local pet store and support their unique business.

Finally made it to the OG IB Pet store! I've gone to all of them except this one! Out of all of…read morethem I want to say it is the cutest! HUGE frozen section, was able to find what I needed right away. As usual friendly staff that I've encountered at all their other locations here as well!!! It's deep in IB right by where the strand starts. Great parking lot with easy in and easy out access. Didn't take any pictures or video as we were kind of in a hurry trying to beat traffic to get back home but I WILL BE BACK! To explore the entire store with more time

Friendly and professional service. We now have a new groomer for our pet at a reasonable price.read more

This was groomer number 3 that we tried. My dog loved this place! I inquired about day care and he…read morewas 'interviewed' to see what he was like with the others at daycare. He passed! Everyone here is super nice and my lab agrees!!