Bark Busters Home Dog Training

I can't believe my two little dogs don't bark for hours at a time! We got in home consultation and continued support.

Posted 11/21/08

This is the first dog training philosophy that has made sense to me. David Wiley is fantastic, with a great, accessible communication style that helps you work with your dog to achieve optimal behavior results. He taught us things I'd never thought of, like how a dog establishes dominance and how I can become the leader of my pack. I had no idea my dog was actually dominating me! Best of all, the training is done in your own home, which makes sense since that's where your dog makes most of his "mistakes." Training is also completely personalized to address the issues that bother you most. David gave us homework to practice that really helped improve our relationship with both our dogs. We purchased the lifetime guarantee, and feel secure knowing that for the life of our dog, if a behavior issue comes up (new dog, new baby, reverting to old habits), we can call David and he'll help us nip it in the bud. This is one of the best investments we've ever made in our family, canine and human. I've recommended BarkBusters to all my dog-loving friends, and recommend it heartily to all CitySearchers as well!

Posted 08/27/08

While I do not have a "problem dog", I wanted to take my adopted bulldog, Emmitt, to a dog trainer to make sure I was approaching things correctly and could learn some tactics for teaching new things or getting rid of problem behavior should it crop up. Before contacting David, I had received a Bark Busters book as a gift, and I read it - it is an incredible common-sense approach, not unlike the Dog Whisperer but without some of the "harsher" tactics some folks have issues with (I personally have no problems with the Dog Whisperer.)

The thing I liked best about the Bark Busters approach was that the training is conducted in your own home, which I think makes the most logical sense for the dog - it removes the stress of unfamiliar surroundings. I also love that you can call them back for additional training whenever you need it. David is incredibly knowledgable, thoughtful, professional, kind, and his deep love for dogs shines through in his approach. I know I benefited from this training and am a better Mom to Emmitt because of it, and I would wholeheartedly recommend David as a trainer. Barkbusters is a great investment for you and your pet!

Pros: Incredible service, a common-sense approach, done in your home

Cons: There are cheaper training methods out there, but then you get what you pay for.

Posted 08/27/08