We've had a fantastic experience working with Justine from Bark Busters m. She works with both our puppy and our 4-year-old dog together while still paying close attention to their individual needs and personalities. Her calm, knowledgeable approach makes the training easy to understand and practical to apply in our daily routine. We've already seen great progress with both dogs, and Justine does a great job explaining the "why" behind the training so we can stay consistent between sessions. She's reliable, encouraging, and clearly cares about helping both the dogs and their owners succeed. I highly recommend Justine and the Bark Busters program to anyone looking for thoughtful, effective in-home training. read more

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Justine from Bark Busters came to my home for an initial lesson, and I paid $300. My dog Happy is a 4-year-old Maltipoo and a small dog. During that visit, Justine explained the Gold Lifetime program ($1,895) and said she would come to my home about every 2-3 weeks for continued training. Based on that explanation, I decided to purchase the program. However, the first session under the program lasted only about 30 minutes. When I asked about the next visit, Justine said future sessions would be done through FaceTime instead of in-home training. During the initial lesson, I clearly explained that Happy does not pull on the leash. Despite this, Justine brought a metal collar designed to prevent pulling and tried to put it on Happy, which was confusing and disappointing. I also explained that because Happy is a small dog, I wanted to learn proper heel training so he could walk safely beside me. Instead, Justine said it was fine for him to walk behind me. I do not feel this is safe for a small dog, as he could easily pick something up from the ground or encounter larger dogs from behind. As a result, I paid $1,895 but received only one 30-minute in-person session. My request for a partial refund or reassignment to another trainer was denied. I am sharing this experience so that other customers can fully understand the training approach and contract terms before committing. Clarification: The three-hour visit mentioned by the trainer, Justine, refers to the separate $300 initial lesson, which I paid for in advance and which actually lasted about 2.5 hours. The first session under the $1,895 Gold Lifetime program lasted about 30 minutes. Update: The owner responded claiming I "refused to book lessons." Attached are text screenshots proving the opposite. When I requested in-person visits every 2 weeks, the trainer replied: "I don't work that way" and offered only FaceTime instead. I did not refuse -- the trainer refused to provide the service I paid for. read more

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We have had 2 experiences with the very expensive Bark Busters lifetime home dog training. The first was 20 years ago with a trainer named Lori. She trained our 40-pound Basenji-mix starting from puppyhood, onto when we brought home our child and so on. Lori was fantastic! Kahlua paid immediate attention to Lori and then Lori first taught my husband and I, and years later, taught our child, how to train and manage our beloved Kahlua. With Lori at the helm, Bark Busters was worth every single penny! After Kahlua passed away, some time later we adopted a 3 month old Boxer-mix we named Lucy. Once again we paid for the pricey Bark Busters lifetime home dog training program. By then, it was 2017, 8 years ago, and Lori had moved away so Sue Doyle was the trainer who was sent out. Sue seemed old and weaker than Lori. That didn't matter to us as long as she knew how to manage and train our dog. We were strong and just hitting our 50's and geared up to repeat the Bark Buster success Lori had led us to experience with our first dog Kahlua. But that never happened. We met Sue 3-4 times at our house, on our street and at a large park where there are always many other dogs nearby, but Sue could not find a way to control Lucy. Sue did not train Lucy nor did she train us on how to control Lucy and train Lucy to be an obedient dog. Hiring Bark Busters again was the biggest waste of money we ever spent because of Sue Doyle! We sent in a complaint to the company that was absolutely ignored and we never got our money back. Now we are about to adopt a new dog as a companion for Lucy and our family. We would hire BarkBusters for our new dog if only we had any faith left in Bark Busters anymore. read more

Justine has done an excellent job helping us understand our dogs and why they behave the way that they do! She's been extremely helpful in learning how to communicate with our dogs and how to reinforce positive behaviors and discourage ones that are maybe not so good! We have a new young dog who had never had any sort of training (even house training!), so we needed a strategy to help her adjust to our home along with potty training and general communication. We have seen dramatic improvements in how calm she is, separation anxiety, potty accidents, food stealing and on and on. We have work to do still but we have seen a HUGE improvement and I really appreciate Justine's help here! read more

Justine is an excellent trainer, and my rescue dog, who is terrified of everything, has made significant progress in a short amount of time. You will see results if you adhere to her training methods and are disciplined enough to train daily. I strongly recommend Justine to anyone who needs help. She was extremely helpful in educating me on how to deal with various aspects of dog behavior, which is especially important for families with multiple dogs. read more

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Justine saved me from so much stress and anxiety by showing me easy to follow, doable, and achievable training techniques to get our labradoodle to walk on a leash like a chill, respectable animal, instead of like the wild, insane beast she was before Justine's training. Justine is so patient and kind and really, truly cares about her clients and absolutely loves dogs and wants them to feel safe, confident, and loved. What I thought would take weeks of training to get her to listen, follow commands, and walk at my side, was achieved with only 3 visits (and continual practice and repetition on my part without her of course). I am so lucky we found Barkbusters and that we were paired with Justine. She is patient and thoughtful and was able to adapt our lessons to fit our lifestyle (a 2 and a half year old, a newborn, and an elderly Pomeranian). I am excited to keep working with her in the future on additional skills and techniques! Thank you! read more

I am totally comfortable giving a two-thumbs upreview regarding training for my now 8 month old mini Goldendoodle, Bodi. Elaina is our Bark Buster trainer in Reno, well actually "my trainer" and I couldn't be happier! My puppy came to me at 5 months old. Although very cute, he had no manners and also wasn't house broken (he is now). Initially I thought the price was too high but after speaking to a few friends and neighbors I found out that enrollment in other "outside the home" training classes, if used, can really mount up...but with Bark Busters, once paid, it's for the lifetime of the dog and my dog is learning in his own home! Bodi has responded well and learns very quickly, thanks to Elaina...it's an ongoing venture and we're doing really well! read more

Sue does a great job! This is the second time I have had Sue help me with my dogs. (The first was with Jake, 13 years ago; and now with Jillian, my new baby.) Sue is very observant; watches closely and corrects you (not your dog) in the proper way to handle your dog. She cares and it shows. Thank you, Sue! read more

Thank you for taking the time to really talk about Lola and my concerns! Can not wait to update my review about how her first training goes. You seem to really care about our furry family members and how the dogs view the world. Thank you. read more

Through bark busters, I found dog trainer Josh. On his first visit, he really helped us to understand what all was required of our dogs. He taught us to communicate better with our dogs. He asked for all their history from how we got both our dogs to what they ate for their last meal. He made informed decisions, and helped us understand why they are behaving in undesirable ways. We are still working on each of our dogs, but they have definitely come a long way, and I can say I have better control of them. Thank you, Josh and thank you, Bark busters read more

This is me and my husband's first dog together, and having a doberman is quite a handful, but of course totally rewarding, especially when you have Sue as a trainer. We signed up for the 1 year program and so far we have had 3 training sessions, and we have already seen so many improvements with our 10 month old puppy. Some big ones are: no more jumping on us or anyone else, no more barking at strange noises, responses to commands such as: "bah" "sit" "come." We have zero regrets and with any future dogs, we will contact Sue without a question. So all in all, we totally recommend Sue and Bark Busters :) read more

We had tried a couple of different dog trainers and programs but inevitably, our German shepherd seemed to revert back to her bad behavior. Her jumping on others and excessive barking at other dogs become so embarrassing that we knew we had to do something else. In comes Sue, the dog whisperer! Sue was amazing and after our first session together, I felt like we got a new dog. The tips and tricks I gained for managing her barking and leash issues helped me gain control of our dog while also enabling me to enjoy walking and spending time with her. We've only done one lesson so far but looking forward to continuing our work with Sue. Thank you, Sue for giving me hope and a happier and better behaved dog!! read more

Thank you to Bark Busters!! I am so glad that I found this team in my area and super grateful to Karina for helping my little pup out. The whole process was a breeze. Karina provided a ton of tips and feedback to help out the day to day with training, offered great tools to utilize while training and we saw an improvement in the responsiveness of my pup from day 1. Karina was wonderful to work with and excited to continue working with her as we continue with our training sessions. My pup absolutely loved her and I am already seeing great results with his listening and in our daily walks, which was a tough daily task that I was struggling with initially. Can't wait for our next session and 100% recommend Karina and the Bark Buster team to anyone needing guidance in their new puppy training or even refreshers for older pups. read more

We cannot say enough great things about Dr. Sue. We have been working with Sue since our Golden was a puppy and she's 11. On this now. The training g that Sue provides is customized and highly effective. At the beginning g of each class she provides feedback on each dog. We have attended her puppy, family and come when called class. The come when called is a life saver for dogs! If you are looking for a gentle and disciplined way to train Dr. Sue is way to go. Because of her education and years of training, no issue is a problem. She can quickly assess and help. Thank you Sue for all that you do! read more

I'm probably the worst person when it comes to training dogs. I have two lab mixes, litter mates, almost 6 years old. My lack of experience, willingness to accept my dogs as-is, as well as a significant change in the household led to some pretty terrible situations. One of my girls continuously attacked the other, often leading to very stressful and expensive vet visits. Both girls were put on anti-anxiety medication, which did not completely curb their issues. Walking was exhausting, barking was annoying, their separation anxiety from me was truly terrible. I desperately needed help and Sue has been an absolute angel who has completely changed the quality of both my and my girls' lives. Sue took time to speak with me, prior to enrolling the girls, empathizing with my situation without judgement. She is honest and properly managed my expectation. I took additional time to read reviews on Sue and her program; I had a really positive feeling about her and signed up. Immediately upon entering the home, the dogs respond to her presence. Good sign! She takes the time to discuss dog behavior and thoroughly explain what the owner needs to do in order to set boundaries, establish authority and communicate to their dogs. Additionally, she teaches you to understand their body language. Online articles and videos will only get you so far, her expertise and patient guidance sets the training up for success. She teaches training techniques, explains why they work and the dog's interpretation of the commands. After each session, she writes an assessment of the training and provides homework. This is extremely helpful! After one session, the girls changed into manageable, behaved dogs. These are two, 65 lbs, 6 year old, lab mixes. Let me reiterate that... I have two, 65 lbs. 6 year old lab mixes with fighting and aggression issues. My vets put these two on anti-anxiety medication to curb their issues. This is probably one of the more difficult cases. She helped improve the quality of all our lives. I just had my second session last night; Sue noticed an improvement in the behavior and demeanor of the girls. After additional training, I'm looking forward to implementing additional techniques to improve their walks and behavior. Pricing: I researched and Sue is EXTREMELY reasonable. She is worth every penny and then some. I can go on and on as to how grateful I am to Sue Doyle and Bark Busters. She has truly impacted our lives in such positive way. read more

Sue is amazing!!! Our dog Saint is one tough dog and just after one training he's like a different dog...Highly recommended!!!

DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY. Unlimited dog training sounds too good to be true...and it is. I work in a veterinary clinic and the methods used are horrifying. They use scare tactics to "train" your dog. My one and only session involved throwing water balloons at my dog, hitting him in the head with a door, and barking at him. (Which everyone in my apartment building loved hearing for two straight hours I'm sure) I later reached out to corporate about my experience. They replied to my initial email immediately then never replied and ignored my several attempts to contact them again once I mentioned that I wanted a partial refund. Which I think is generous considering what happened to my dog. They've ignored me for months. read more

Sue really is magic! We recently welcomed a 3 and a half month old Australian Cattle dog puppy into the family (named Banksy), and quickly realized that she had not yet been properly socialized, we would have friends over and Banks would bark and growl at them nonstop, if they moved or made eye contact her hackles would go up and she would not stop staring at them. It was difficult because she did not have all of her puppy shots yet, so she couldn't really go into the great big world and see that it wasn't so scary after all. All we wanted was for Banksy to be happy and feel safe with us, and we are beyond thrilled to report that after working with Sue, we can confidently say that Banksy is a whole new dog! Banksy now loves people and dogs, she definitely prefers when she is the one to approach, but she can play for hours at the dog park with all different breeds (large and small), something unheard of before we followed Sue's advice (Banksy used to be so protective of us that she wouldn't leave our feet at the bark and would growl at any dog we simply glanced at). It definitely takes commitment, but Sue was always so supportive and saw all the best potential Banksy, she is such lovely company, and truly knows what she is doing, I cannot recommend her and Bark Busters enough. Banksy is now 9 months old, and is a very well behaved dog, walks just by our side, greets people and dogs when encouraged, and even wags her tail in her sleep, all thanks to Sue! If you feel as if there is no hope for your dog, just give Sue a call, and stick with the training and trust me you will not regret it! Thank you Sue!! read more

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Without a doubt the best dog training/behavior service I've ever used, and I've used a lot. Within the first moments of walking into our house, she had our clumber spaniel puppy acting more calm and disciplined than after months of his overpriced puppy kindergarten. She expected a lot from him and didn't use the "he's an intact puppy" excuse. The first one hour visit turned the little guy around. It's a process to train a dog and alter behavior, but I could tell she put our little man on the right path from the first visit. I can't recommend Sue highly enough. Definitely a great fit for us, and likely other dogs, too, as she tailors her approach to each individual dog and its needs. Great training. Great value. Super duper. read more

We just want to say a GIANT thank you to Sue. She is a genuinely kind and patient doggie lover and trainer. Our very rude neighbor turned us in after we adopted a doggie that had very rarely seen the light of day or the outside of a cage -- when we got her she barked quite a bit and really was a handful. She naturally was very sensitive to sights and sounds and was agitated easily. We needed HELP! Sue rescued us and has come to our home only 3 times so far and both of our dogs through Sue's guidance and (our home work) have made MAJOR improvements. I recommend Sue highly based on her knowledge, kindness and her sincere hope for your success in your dog training. read more

Isn't it funny how almost everybody on here has spoken wonderful about Bark Busters , but you always get a NEGATIVE NANCY in the bunch ha? This " pharrow" woman bitches and has only wrote negative reviews on most of her posts hmmmmm read more

Sue Doyle is just a great caring trainer. She really takes the time to get to know the situation you are in for the best results. She came over to help me with my Jack Russell Terrier mix, Archie. He was having some barking issues while I was not home. She taught me that he felt as if he was the Alpha and how to train him that I am the Alpha. So far we are making progress and her lessons are working. I highly recommend her for help. She is extremely knowledgeable, caring and patient. She will get your dog where they need to be. read more

Lori is an outstanding dog trainer! My wife and I recently adopted a rescue dog from a local shelter and had some initial concerns. Lori was able to address all of our concerns and our little cockapoo is now an extremely well-behaved dog that is a joy to be around. If you have any concerns about your dog's behavior, no matter how young or old your pet is, Lori will have the answer! I highly recommend Lori and the Barkbusters' program to anyone! Thank you Lori! Melissa and Rory (and Jenny) read more

Mark came yesterday and worked with our 5 month old golden doodle. His behaviors included pushing his way through doors and jumping on people. A single 3 hour session and we were amazed!!! He is a different dog! The methods used are wonderful- no treats, nothing physical- and our puppy responded instantly. I HIGHLY recommend Bark Busters and will eagerly refer them to ALL of my puppy-parent friends! Thank you Mark!!! read more

I hired Bark Busters to help with the barking problem I had w/ my Smooth Fox Terrier- Flash. I tried training with another company with no luck- Sue Doyle helped me get results the first session. She read Flash well and customized several commands that actually got his attention- we are continuing our training with great results- I highly recommend Sue and Bark Busters they have a fresh reasonable approach that can be followed to achieve quick lasting results and the benefit is less barking and a far happier dog... and owner Thanks Sue, Shelly Maynard Long Beach CA read more

Bark Busters to our rescue!! Affordable, timely, great communication and completely satisfied with our choice to give them a call. Sue Doyle is amazing and so great with Leia, our 9 and a half year old Boston Terrier. We seeked out Bark Busters after realizing our fur childs anxiety was becoming increasingly disruptive to what sadly became our daily regularities. How did our sweet little fur child become the alpha in our home!? She is loved and spoiled but when her running our household got out of control Sue came into our lives to help us teach Leia who is pack leader, and flip the script for a happy and healthy mutually respectful relationship between us. Who says an old dog can't learn new tricks?! Thank you Bark Busters and Sue for everything. Get over your ego or fear of failure with your new pooch (or old) and give Bark Busters a call. You will not regret it! read more

Best money I ever spent. My baby girl, Emma Mae, wasn't a bad dog, just stubborn. We tried a puppy manners class that didn't work because the other dogs were either too small to interact with Emma Mae or they were too much of a distraction for her to actually learn during the class. Sue taught us techniques that allowed my wife and I to break through the stubbornness without violence or treats. Emma Mae now fully understands what we expect of her. Thank Sue! read more

So here's the deal-I have two dogs who I adore but they behave like panelists on the Maury Povich show. One of my dogs freaks out on walks so much that I dread the experience. I tried a halti collar (which just pissed her off more), a Cesar Millan-type leash, a pinch collar, a doggie backpack, a squirt bottle, and on and on. I've read the books, watched the DVDs to no avail. So I decided I needed professional help for the pooches. I called Bark Busters and they forwarded me to a local trainer, John Knight. He was awesome on the phone, easy to talk to, and without the judgment I got from other trainers/behaviorists. I just had my first session with John and, I kid you not, my dogs are different dogs. One of my dogs who continuosly pulled on walks does not do it anymore. Now with one correction, my kids fall into line like they are the von Trapp children from Sound of Music. Professional, compassionate, patient, and understanding. While they are still rough around the edges (nothing a little reinforcement can't fix) I feel that I have the tools now to address my dogs' problem behaviors. John Knight and Bark Busters are the real deal. Thank you! read more

How John Knight of BarkBusters Saved My Dogs Life I'm the kind of person who really values great service and feels the need to "spread the word" when I really find a winner. So here it is: John Knight of BarkBusters' dog training literally saved my dog's life. I rescued a 5 week old puppy who instantly became the son I never had. Unfortunately for him and unbeknownst to me I had no idea how to be a mama dog. So, Griffin had some bad habits that his real mom would have probably never let him develop. The worst one was growling and biting. He was the sweetest dog in the world to me, but not to everyone else. So after he had bitten 3 of my friends I called John--who we had already been working with and who is responsible for training us to train Griffin to sit, stay, lay down, give, heel and the very important--potty training--with much less effort than I ever would have thought. When this new habit started John came over and in one sitting trained us to extinguish the biting, which we did by the next day. I say that John saved Griffin's life because there is no way that we could have kept a dog that bites and if he had continued biting it was only a matter of time before he would bite himself into some serious trouble with the law. John Knight turned a potentially deadly situation into something manageable. And that's how it is with John in general--he is our dog guru. I can't say strongly enough how fantastic John Knight is as a trainer and as a person. I highly recommend anyone whose dog is a handful, is misbehaving or just generally impolite and unruly call John Knight today. Your dog will thank you. -- read more

I can't say enough about working with John. He truly trained "us" rather than trained our dog, which really made all the difference. We worked with him in 2009, and we still use the lessons he gave us to this day. It's made us much better dog owners and subsequently given us much better behaved dogs. If you feel overwhelmed or hopeless about your pet's behavior, don't despair! Please just call John and let him help you! read more

I have just started with John but he has already helped my dogs. We work on me being in charge. They really are better behaved. He is the 3rd trainer I have worked with and he has had the most success. He explains why the dogs do what they do and the best way to communicate with them. I highly recommend John Knight. read more

I LOVE SUE DOYLE! Its rare to find someone as passionate about dogs as Sue is. She is sweet, knowledgeable, and not argumentative or overly forceful about the training which really creates an excellent learning environment for both myself and my dog. She's instilled great skills in me that has taught me how to deal with an incredibly hyper Wheaten puppy. Thanks Sue! read more

Recently we called Bark Busters (Sue Doyle) to help us out with our 9 mo old cavapoo, Sue was great she guided us in the right direction. Sue comes to your which was huge help. Thanks Sue Kathy P read more

After having a less then great experience with a highly rated dog trainer....thank goodness I was able to work with John Knight!! Not only is he a wonderful dog trainer, he is a wonderful individual! We had one session, and the barking in the car is just a memory. Now my dogs and I can enjoy a good car ride!! I don't even know they are in the car ;-) read more

John Knight was our trainer and he was great. It is ridiculous how much my dogs changed after just one session! Don't get me wrong, we did a lot of work during that session and the work continues at home without John but I can't even begin to tell you how happy I am. The difference in my dogs' behavior is amazing. read more

OMG, I am SO grateful that I found Sue Doyle! My recent rescue, a 2.5 year old American Eskimo, came from an abusive past & had picked up some aggression & behavior issues as a result. After ONE session, he is already demonstrating tremendous improvement. Sue is patiently providing the proper tools to train my dog and ME in transforming him into a happy, secure, and "issue-free" member of our family. She is thorough, patient, and an incredibly nice person....she knows dogs, and she CARES. I'm very impressed by Bark Busters' methods, and equally impressed by the way Sue implements them. I'd gladly give her 10 stars if I could & highly recommend! Thank you, Sue! read more

My fiancee and I were having a lot of trouble with our 1 year old Puggle, specifically, her incessant barking, biting, and stubborn behavior. Neither of us had any prior knowledge of how to train a dog so we were desperate for a solution. Sue Doyle gave us an informative overview of why dogs act the way they do, tips on how to curb these negative behaviors, and then, putting the information/tips into actionable training. Additionally, Sue gave us homework assignments which we have being doing religiously. Overall, within one lesson, the barking and biting have been reduced drastically, and being a skeptic myself on fast results, I am astounded at how quickly this occurred. Follow Sue's guidance, do the homework, and you should have a happy family! read more

Sue Doyle from bark Busters is so gifted and knows her stuff. We have a 10 month old Rhodesian who is already 90 lbs! Jumping up on people out of excitement and pulling on walks is not cute anymore. She gave me the tools and homework needed to calm his puppy urges. He is developing into a mild mannered young man and we owe it to Sue. read more

Sue is great! My dog Mia decided I was no longer top dog, with Sues help Mia is listening again'.

I first signed up with Bark Busters about 2 years ago when Lori was trainer. We have 2 rescue dogs with barking issues and 1 who is aggressive to other dogs. After Lori moved, Sue Doyle took over. We only worked once or twice and then I didn't follow up on training like I should have. We have 2 family dogs that visit on Thanksgiving and it has always been stressful so I decided to call Sue again. She came quickly. The first training session she worked on greeting people at the front door and the second session we worked on meeting other dogs. The day of the last session the first dog and 3 people arrived, then 4 more people, then another dog and lots more family, and our dogs were very well behaved. We made it through the holiday with no confrontations and all had a great time. Sue showed me many techniques that truly helped--now all I have to do is keep up with the training! If I have problems again I know she will be out in a few days to help me again. Thanks Sue! Kaye G Torrance, CA read more