Redmond | Gig Harbor, King
Bark Busters specializes in dog and puppy training for all ages, breeds, sizes.
The best part? You'll see immediate results during the 1st lesson that builds on long-term results.
Only positive reinforcement -- no shock or prong collars.
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66 customer reviews
Barbara Nuss
Wow! We love our dog but she is very reactive and so difficult with visitors and other dogs that we have come to avoid both! Today was our first session with Jen and after 2 hours our life has changed. It was shocking. We have worked with other trainers but Jen and the Bark Busters approach are special. If you have a difficult dog, don’t give up. Just call Jen and do what she says. More...
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Kelly N.
I have had only great experiences working with Jenny. She is responsive to our needs and communicates quickly and effectively. While our dogs have minor behavioral problems compared to really aggressive dogs, we have noticed a great improvement with the techniques she has shown us. We have seen great improvements when it comes to rushing at the front door, barking at any little noise, fighting over food and toys, and especially walking on the leash. My older dog had gotten into a fight with my mom's dog over a toy as well as my friend's dog without being provoked. That was the tipping point to getting professional help. That has not happened since as we have learned the tools to intervene and prevent it as soon as we see warning signs. The techniques have also applied well to all other dog interactions we have had. Now, he can play with both of the dogs he had previous issue with without any worry.My older dog also had a horrible fear of the Roomba to the point where we couldn't use it because he would get bloody diarrhea from stress. Working with Jenny helped us relieve his stress and we can now use it with minimal fuss or concern from him. We had tried everything before that the vet had recommended (mainly putting treats on the Roomba to get a good association and trying to run it until he got used to it) and it wasn't until Jenny's help that we were able to get him calm.She has also helped us with his separation anxiety and he now walks perfectly on the leash. She has helped with general behavior training with both of our dogs. Like any type of training, consistency is key and relaxing for too long will allow them to fall back into bad habits. I found that my verbal corrections stopped working with my older dog when I was relaxing with the rest of his training. It's all correlated.With Jenny's help, training my puppy has been so much easier than I thought it would be. We have gotten her to come to us when called significantly faster than our older dog. She is not without her challenges as she is much more strong-willed than our older dog.Jenny is great. She is kind, caring to our dogs, and very educational. We really appreciate all that she has done to help us and our dogs. They are less stressed and much happier knowing where they are in the pack as are their humans.I referred Jenny to our friends whose dogs would not stop pulling on their leashes even if it would choke them. She helped them learn how to walk with slack in the leash and minimal pulling. I highly recommend her. More...
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Janet Martin Hohmann
Bark Busters told us an aggressive dog would be okay in our home. My family paid a steep price for trusting these experts.
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Jeremy
Dog Training
Instant results. Great trainer who worked with us and our dogs to learn new ways of communicating and interacting to set up a good dynamic. Very happy.
Bradley S.
Steve did wonders for my dog and I learned a lot in the process. Very happy with the results and skills  which I can use on going
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Rob B.
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. More...
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Cheryl W.
I moved out of their area, but have made several calls to Jenny & Jordan requesting some additional training help with my Cairn Terrier, and they were more than willing to work with me. They are both friendly and effective, and I appreciate the time they took in answering my questions and explaining their recommended methods. They were even willing to make & send videos for demonstration! Â It's so great to have help at my finger tips, and I am thrilled with the results. Â If you are a willing to do the work and listen, it's a game changer. More...
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Mike Lenart
Greg did an amazing job working with my and my mother's dog. Due to a change in living arrangements, we needed help to get two dogs, who both had behavioral issues with other dogs, to be able to co-exist in the same house. Within a month we were able to sit at the dining room table with both dogs without any problems! He was very responsive to our needs, was able to work around my hectic schedule and helped to deliver results we never thought possible! He trained us on techniques to ensure our dogs behavior reflected the behaviors that we wanted. I would highly recommend Greg for anyone looking for any type of behavior modification. More...
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Mary R.
We just want to say a GIANT thank you to Sue. Â She is a genuinely kind and patient doggie lover and trainer. Â 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. Â She naturally was very sensitive to sights and sounds and was agitated easily. Â We needed HELP! Â 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. Â I recommend Sue highly based on her knowledge, kindness and her sincere hope for your success in your dog training. More...
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Dawn Keenan
When we adopted Bailey back in June 2018, he was this happy go lucky guy who just loved his tennis balls and didn't appear to have a mean bone in his body. He wasn't cat tested but everyone felt he would be fine. Thst was not the case. He went from Lassie to Cujo. He would viciously go after our cat Macie. We had to keep him on a leash when we we were home and had to crate him at night or when we weren't home because Macie can open doors. He also was men and dog selective. It was so random and unprovoked. It was very stressful all around...... After calling places,looking at reviews, we decided on Greg because of the positive reviews with dog aggression towards cats. Barnone, best decision we ever made. Bailey and Macie are actually friends. He doesn't even react with squirrels anymore. He's gotten much better with men and dogs. He still has a fear / trust factor with some, but the way he reacts to it is much better. He will ignore or give a little growl versus charge at them aggressively. Overall Bailey's manners, the way he listens ,walks on a leash, is way better than I could have even imagined. The best part was it literally happened overnite and continued to get better everyday. No matter the situation, the results are the same. We highly recommend Greg. Macie does too. More...
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Kristyn Hayes
get results! natural methods, no fear, treats, or pain
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Sara M.
Best money we have ever spent. Â Jack is amazing and patient. Â Our 16 month old dog was a jumper, barker and pulled us on the leash. Â After a 45 minute training he transformed our dog. Â We still need a couple more lessons but it is amazing. Â I wished we would have done it sooner. Â Thank you Jack!!!! More...
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Tara M.
Taking our Shih-poo, Russell, for a walk was always a challenge because he would lunge, growl and bark at every dog he saw. He would also sit in front of the living room window and bark at every car and person that passed by.Jack gave us some simple instructions and showed us a few little tricks to work on Russell's bad behavior, and they worked!We can't thank him enough! More...
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Andi B.
We have a full house with two female cockapoos and three kids under 3. Â They are great dogs but bark a lot, take food from the table, and don't won't stay out of designated areas i. e. the kitchen etc. Â Having this type of behavior was becoming very disruptive in our busy house. Â After Jack's visit we had a full understanding as to why none of our training/disciplinary techniques were not working and how to positively work with our dogs. Â We saw and have had an immediate improvement! You can see that Jack has a love for dogs and is very knowledgeable. Â We highly recommend Jack and Bark Busters! More...
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Theodore K.
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! More...
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J M.
I'm probably the worst person when it comes to training dogs. Â I have two lab mixes, litter mates, almost 6 years old. Â 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. Â One of my girls continuously attacked the other, often leading to very stressful and expensive vet visits. Â Both girls were put on anti-anxiety medication, which did not completely curb their issues. Â Walking was exhausting, barking was annoying, their separation anxiety from me was truly terrible. Â 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. Â She is honest and properly managed my expectation. Â 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. Â Good sign! Â 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. Â Additionally, she teaches you to understand their body language. Â Online articles and videos will only get you so far, her expertise and patient guidance sets the training up for success. Â She teaches training techniques, explains why they work and the dog's interpretation of the commands. Â After each session, she writes an assessment of the training and provides homework. Â This is extremely helpful!After one session, the girls changed into manageable, behaved dogs. These are two, 65 lbs, 6 year old, lab mixes. Â Let me reiterate that... I have two, 65 lbs. 6 year old lab mixes with fighting and aggression issues. Â My vets put these two on anti-anxiety medication to curb their issues. Â This is probably one of the more difficult cases. Â She helped improve the quality of all our lives. Â 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. Â Pricing: Â I researched and Sue is EXTREMELY reasonable. Â 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. Â She has truly impacted our lives in such positive way. More...
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Cheri Hamilton
We met Greg 6 years ago. He helped us so much with Murphy. I really don’t know what we would have done without him . Since then Greg has helped us with Chuckie and now Johnny . Yes we have 3 labs . And Greg has been there 100% of the way . The man is amazing . More...
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Summer R.
We were at the end of our rope with George last summer. Although he was a sweet little dog, to say he was high strung and disobedient would be an understatement! Going for a walk was frustrating and exhausting. And the barking. Always the barking. With high hopes but realistic expectations, we invited Jack Knudsen of Bark Busters into our home to give us some help. Help us he did. It became apparent very quickly that this program is as much about training the humans as it is about training the dogs. Unbeknownst to us, we were making so many mistakes. Dogs already have a pretty good idea of what is going on, and they are waiting for us humans to figure things out! It was quite amazing how immediate the change in George happened. Turns out, we were all confused about our roles in the pack, who was taking care of whom and what we were trying to communicate to our pet. With clear 'dog language' sounds, George very quickly relaxed, let us take control and obeyed our commands. And the barking stopped. We have a more relaxed, well-behaved dog that continues to evolve with our training under Jack's guidance.It is like we are all speaking the same language now! Our family just cannot say enough about this program - it works! Jack is such a nice guy and a true professional. He is always punctual, an excellent communicator and so helpful whenever we ask him about doggy behaviors we would like to adjust. The Lifetime plan offers us the freedom and support to solve any new problems as they may arise. Plus, it is so convenient to do the training in your own home instead of an unnatural environment with a bunch of other barking dogs.Do yourself a favor and call Bark Busters if you have a barky little meatball like we did! If you are looking for a canine-friendly and effective approach to training your pet, this is it. More...
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Sherry Batelli
Greg was amazing with my dog Hunter. After just one session the change on my dog is unbelievable!
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Suzanne M.
Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! Steve from Bark Busters has been so helpful in my work with pibble named Puppy. He is a 5 year old, 100 pound baby with some issues with accepting me as a leader which resulted in pulling, barking, dog aggression, and assorted freaking out issues. He's generally a big scardy dog. With Steve's help, I have learned to become his lead and he is so much more confident and comfortable. He looks for my lead which I now know how to provide. Thank you, Bark Busters and Steve! More...
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Aileen M.
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 Â 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 :) More...
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Natalie G.
Jack did an amazing job. He was very informative and helpful. He showed us some techniques for leash pulling. And how to redirect our dog's attention. I would recommend him very highly!! More...
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Tamara P.
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! More...
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Susan C.
I have used Pete on 3 different occasions and he was able to help me with my dogs' aggressive behavior. He does spend time in your home, observing the behavior of the dogs and he teaches basic skills however he also explains why dogs act a certain way in certain situations and by using the basic obedience commands, you not only control the behavior but create a basis of respect IN the home that will carry OUT of the home. Â I have recommended Pete to friends and he has never let any of us down! More...
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Kathy W.
Jack was awesome. He is like the dog whisperer of the PNW. He taught our 12 year old shih tzu how to behave on a leash and in the house. My only regret is that we didn't find jack 10 years ago! More...
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Gavin E.
Jack is a great trainer! He's extremely personable, patient, and skilled. Although we paid for a lifetime training program, we feel like we got our money's worth after just one session! We have a 6 month-old French Bulldog who loves to do her own thing. She was quite prone to demanding our attention (and the attention of our neighbors) at 5AM every morning. She also loved to sprint around the house and get in to places she shouldn't have been. Jack taught us a bit of the psychology behind her behavior, and gave us techniques to modify it. Within 24 hours, she was a totally different dog. No more howling early in the morning or running off to destroy things that don't belong to her.Classroom training is great, but since every home is different, some things can only be taught by a trainer in-home. We highly recommend Jack at Bark Busters. More...
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Rebecca I.
Pete is amazing. Smart and intuitive he just gets dogs! Began using his services when our pup was young and he helped us set a foundation for success. Even after relocating he stepped up and helped us adjust to the new space. Five stars all the way! More...
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Jessica S.
Where do I start? Â We adopted a beautiful puppy about a year ago who suffers greatly from anxiety. Â She refuses to go on walks, barks, and is usually so preoccupied by everything going on around her, that she is unable to focus on us. Â I've tried every product on the market and researched more than anyone should ever have to, without any results. Â I finally called Jack because of his amazing reviews, and I'm so glad that I did. Â Not only does our dog seem calmer, but she's also actively listening to me { all after the first visit) ! Â Jack gave us some really amazing techniques that help us communicate with our dog on a K9 level. Â I don't enjoy anything that involves inflicting discomfort to get results, and Barkbusters seems to feel the exact same way. So far, I have only positive things to say about Barkbusters. Â Jack is extremely personable, kind, and very knowledgeable. Â I feel completely confident in his abilities as a trainer and I'm so incredibly happy that I called when I did. More...
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Kathy P.
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 SueKathy P More...
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Sharon H.
Very Effective. Â Spent a few hours and the result have been amazing!
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Marrissa M.
We got our rescue dog a month before meeting Jack. Our dog Donut was unable to be alone without howling, barking, pacing and defecating out of fear. We tried thunder shirts, anxiety collars, anxiety medicine, and just never leaving her alone. After one session with Jack we have a new dog!! She went from 30 seconds of being alone without anxiety to over 30 minutes in our first day with Jack! I'm amazed at how well she responds to us now that we know how to communicate with her. Jack truly saved my rescue pup and my sanity. He was also very nice and personable in addition to being a dog whisperer :) More...
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Sandra J.
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 More...
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Sarah H.
Being in the veterinary field, and not owning my own dog until recently was a quick wake up in realizing I didn't know as much as I thought I did when it comes to dog training. It seemed to be exhausting for Larry, and I was feeling frustrated because he was not learning like I thought he would have.I reached out to Jack from Bark Busters after having Larry for a couple of weeks, and realizing my boyfriend, Aaron, and I could use some help (Larry is a 60 pound, 5 month old Newfoundland, who could do some damage if he is full grown and misbehaved). After talking to him briefly on the phone about where Larry is and the goals we have for him, we scheduled a time for Jack to come to our home and see the environment he lives and learns in. This was a huge plus for me, I was really looking for an at home trainer, and it did indeed make a huge difference.We sat down and Jack went over where Larry should be with his training based on his age. He asked us where his problem areas are and what we think he needs to work on. Aaron and I never felt like we were asking a dumb question, or felt ashamed of any of Larry's behaviors. We talked for about 20 minutes, and then it was time to bring Larry in. He shared with us great techniques, how to connect with Larry on a level he understood. He explained to us things we shouldn't do, and things we should do, all things that Larry understands and how he interprets them. I am extremely happy with the way things were explained, almost from Larry's point of view. There are simple body language's that I was unknowingly giving off, that I now see were not beneficial to Larry's learning. I am very appreciate of Jack and everything he taught me and Aaron. He was very kind with Larry, and focuses on gentle training where Larry never felt threatened or scared which was VERY important to me. I know I will be definitely recommending Jack's services to new dog owners. A big thank you to him for coming out and helping us learn this tender puppy age! Larry says thank you too :) More...
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Linda S.
OMG, I am SO grateful that I found Sue Doyle! Â 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. Â After ONE session, he is already demonstrating tremendous improvement. Â 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. Â She is thorough, patient, and an incredibly nice person....she knows dogs, and she CARES. Â I'm very impressed by Bark Busters' methods, and equally impressed by the way Sue implements them. Â I'd gladly give her 10 stars if I could & highly recommend! Â Thank you, Sue! More...
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Karen H.
Pete with Bark Busters is our "Dog Whisperer" . Â His dog sense & ability to understand and train all dogs is incredible. Â He is knowledgable of many methods & tools to use for various dog personalities and temperaments. Â He schedules weekly group dog walks that are extremely helpful! Pete has assisted me with my energetic/aggressive boxer. Â Pete also has helped my daughter and son with their lab mix that likes to bark. Â I highly recommend Pete every chance I get! Â He is the Best! More...
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Dana F.
Mike from Barkbusters has been incredibly helpful. Â My 8 year old Aussie Shepherd mix is a rescue with anxiety and aggression issues. Â Mike has given me the tools and the confidence to help Rocky deal with his environment in a much more positive way. Â I can't recommend him highly enough. More...
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Becky B.
We have three dogs. A 5-year year old lab, a 3 yr old Pomeranian and a 1 year old pomeranian mix. They had minimal, sporadic training, but you would never know that. Â I had tried group classes, training CD'S I had seen on TV, YouTube videos and countless books. I purchased expensive special collars, harnesses, clickers and treats. I was so tired and frustrated because what would work for one dog might not for the other. It was hard to enjoy our family pets. I was at the end of my rope, when I found Jack of Bark Busters.Having someone come in to my home, observe our situation, and not only help with techniques to gain control of the dogs but to help me address my own contributions to the situation was invaluable! Â Some of my own behavior was contributing to the miscommunication between me and my pets. Â I can say I've tried everything out there to resolve some of our issues, & I can now say with confidence, I don't believe there are any solutions better than having Jack come into our home which gave us immediate results. We look forward to continued training with Jack, who has laid out very easy to follow training schedule for us. I have no doubt we will finally gain control of our furry family. Â If you're reading this review, and you're feeling at the end of your rope, give Jack a call. The amount of money I spent trying every other solution in the book, would have been better invested with him! More...
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Alison E.
Imagine living with a loved one who speaks a completely different language, then someone shows up with a magic translator and within 2 hours your communication and relationship soar to a whole new level. That's what Jack did for us. Our border collie seemed to gain instant respect for us during Jack's first session. His techniques are simple, humane, and easy to remember and execute. 3 weeks later and we are continually amazed at how much easier our lives have become. Wow! Do not hesitate to call Jack, he's a life changer. Thanks Jack! More...
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Robin P.
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! More...
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Heather C.
I successfully used Bark Busters several years ago when my dog was a puppy. When my dog turned 8 years old, I moved from a house with a yard to an apartment in a different city and some different behavioral issues came up with the move. I called Bark Busters, found Sue and I saw results at our first appointment! My dog was extremely receptive to her. Sue took time to make sure I understood what I needed to do in order to get the same, positive results from my dog even after she left. I highly recommend Sue and Bark Busters to anyone wanting a better behaved dog or puppy! More...
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Adam P.
Sue Doyle is great!!! Â She has great insights and has helped us get our dog ready for a new baby in the house. Â Her lessons are very helpful, and she is very diligent about documenting and sharing key takeaways. Â Dog training is as much about training the owner as it is about training the dog. Â If the owner takes the time to apply the lessons learned, they'll be happy with the result. Â Would recommend her with confidence. More...
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Lauren B.
Our 7 year old Boxer/Ridgeback mix, Buster, was becoming a bit more aggressive than usual. Â He has always been ultra protective of the house and anytime someone comes to the front door, he jumps up and down, barks and growls incessantly. Â It became so bad that after the UPS man would drop off a package, he would turn around and snap at our other dog and scare him. Â I called Bark Busters because I heard they were very good at helping with aggression and barking issues. Â Jack came to our house and spent 2 1/2 hours with us- teaching us how to communicate with Buster. Â He gave us several training techniques to help us establish dominance and "leader of the pack" mentality. Â It got Buster to respect and understand that we are in charge and that he has to listen and respect the homestead. Â This was all done without touching or physically disciplining Buster. Â Within 2 hours, it was like we had a new dog! Â Buster was much more obedient and relaxed and when the door bell rang, he did not jump up and bark. Â We will continue to work with Jack on training Buster. Â I would highly recommend Jack at Bark Busters. More...
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Sasha T.
My 10 month Golden Retriever, Sherman, would charge the door. Â I didn't really even think of it as a problem but after an hour and a half of human/dog training, Sherman calmly stayed way back and looked peaceful about it. Â It was like he felt actually more at ease knowing his boundaries. Â So far the training easily crosses over to many behaviors and attitudes. Â I'm looking forward to seeing what's next. Â I highly recommend Jack Knudsen as long as I get first dibs on training schedule times! Â Oh, and I love that the training is in-home, where the misbehavior takes place; makes total sense. More...
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Annalisa B.
I'm glad I listened to the previous Yelp reviews - Jack is outstanding! He fit in well with the family and they saw immediate improvement with their three year old adopted husky. Jack is flexible and easy to work with - having someone come to the home was a great option for a busy family. I know we all look forward to seeing what else Jack can accomplish in the upcoming training sessions. Highly recommended! More...
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Renee V.
Jack was fabulous! Â We have a little, nervous shih tzu mix that loves to bark. Â After just one visit Jack helped us understand her behavior and trained us (yes us! ) on how to respond and handle the barking. Â We had a lot of laughs, our dog is much better and so are we! Â Can't wait for him to come back to teach us more great tips! More...
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Pup L.
I am very happy with the huge progress my pup has made in such little time. I got him from a shelter and he has some issues - separation anxiety the worst. After two hours with Jack, my little guy is 90% better. I found Jack to be highly professional, and sweet and understanding with my dog (I was worried the training would be too harsh but it was not at all). I also thought that Jack did an excellent job explaining to me how dogs think and what works best. Believe me, all the research on the internet and things I had tried - nothing I was doing before was working. Â My dog seems way more adjusted and overall happy with some rules now. I also want to note that Jack was a lot of fun and easy to talk to and VERY patient - I had to reschedule a few times due to work and having to move. If you need help, don't hesitate - my expectations were blown out of the water. A real life saver! More...
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Sierra W.
My fiancé and I were having trouble with our 1 year old rescue pup. He had been through two courses of puppy training, but eventually began to experience separation anxiety, among other anxieties, and began taking that anxiety out on our couch! We decided to call Bark Busters since we saw how great the yelp reviews were, and we are very happy we did!Jack did 4 in home visits, and after just the 1st visit we saw quite an improvement in our dog Moose. Jack has given us the tools to continue training, and gave us the great recommendation to watch Moose on Skype while we are away until we can trust him, which has helped our stress when leaving him immensely. Jack also gave us the tools to train Moose to walk loose leash, which was always a problem with him, and today I can say Moose walks loose leash on a collar without a harness! We highly recommend Jack not only for a situation like ours, but for puppy or adult dog training as well. We only wish we would have called him sooner. Thanks Jack! More...
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Nestor P.
I got Bark Busters highly recommended by a co-worker when I was sharing my concerns about my puppy behavior during a team working lunch. I contacted them and I was very lucky to have Jack assigned as our trainer.If there is a person that can train dogs, that is Jack!, He was able to train my puppy and deliver tangible results right after the 1st session. I saw a significant improvement in terms of voice commands obedience and behavior.He is like a magician because always has a trick that works for whatever I ask him. I wasted money training my puppy at PetSmart and Petco with little success before. I do believe the Bark Busters' fee is reasonable in terms of return on investment as I saw radical improvements right away and also Jack is always available (he does magic with the time too) because he accommodates my requests all the times.In my case, Jack took the extra step and had his dog Rex (in the picture) in one of the sessions in order to work my puppy's interaction and social skillsIf you want to see your dog well trained don't hesitate and hire Jack. He knows his business and he is an expert on managing dog' special needs like my case which was a nightmare because my dog was very shy and fearful . More...
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Larissa B.
Jack is phenomenal. I came to him with a young blind dog who has tons of energy. She was barking and jumping at everyone who knocked on the door, and within one session she stopped. Nolee has improved so much in such little time, and its all Jack's doing.I truly believe in a natural style, some would call it dog whispering, and that is exactly what Jack does. We didn't use treats or punishment, only used dog-pack mentality type of training to correct any un-appreciated behaviors. This style of training worked unbelievably fast and stuck in my dog's brain, since it was based on natural behaviors: so she didn't just forget everything once the trainer left the house. I am so excited to have found Bark Busters and had Jack as a trainer for my dog Nolee, and definitely would suggest him to anyone who has a problem-child dog. More...
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Jamie C.
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. More...
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