Dog Training Tips Archives - Home Dog Training Fort Myers

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5.0

Based on 422 reviews

Bark Busters Home Dog Training of Fort Myers

5.0

Justin Thibaut

17:50 09 May 23

Patrick was fantastic and did a great job resetting our way of thinking as it relates to training our family dog!

sarah Benson

22:59 08 May 23

As new pet owners, my husband and I were a bit naive as to how challenging a new puppy can be! In an attempt to make sure our mini Goldendoodle, Franklin, was happy and content in his new home, we were inadvertently encouraging some bad behaviors! At about our wits end, I called Patrick after hearing great things about Bark Busters. He came to our home and completely blew our minds with his simple, common sense approach to pet parenting. He is truly a dog whisperer! In a few short hours Patrick taught us how to appropriately walk Franklin without having him pull us everywhere. He taught us how to "claim our spaces" so that he didn't think he was the boss! He gave us practical instruction on how to eliminate jumping up and being overly excited to enter and leave places. After his initial lesson, we were left with the feeling of HOPE! There has been a big decrease in many of his troublesome behaviors. When I had a follow up question, Patrick responded within the hour and came to our rescue once again. I know that with persistence, consistency and being dedicated to raising the best pup we can, thanks to Patrick's guidance, we will!

Robert Pegrum

14:50 04 May 23

Bark Busters & Patrick know what they are doing and it shows in the attention to detail in the training and attention they provided. Not only did Pat do a great job of explaining how best to train our 3 year old labradoodle, he specifically took the time to in detail explain it to my 87 year old mother. I would highly recommend Bark Busters for your dog training needs.

Cindy Timm

11:06 14 Apr 23

Our first lesson with Patrick was great! He showed us how to communicate with our dog and during the lesson there was an amazing change in her behavior. This was all done by “speaking dog” and not through the use of shock collars or harsh commands. I would recommend Patrick and Bark Busters to any dog owner.

Samantha Gaebel

12:53 11 Apr 23

We just started working with Patrick and are so pleased with the results so far. We love that Patrick comes to our home where he can see first hand the environment and situation that your dog is in on a daily basis. Training them in their own environment was very important for us.We hired Patrick to help with a few issues such as barking at Amazon drivers and jumping up when guests come over. Patrick was great at working with my 1.5 year old and 10 month old puppy. He gets to the root cause and helps you understand how to build a stronger relationship with your dog, which leads to a happier and well-behaved dog.I am so pleased with the difference we have seen so far, in every aspect of our daily life with our dogs. I’m looking forward to the continued work with Patrick and the improvements we will see in the future as we work together. Highly recommend Patrick with Bark Busters!

Amy Frost

22:52 08 Apr 23

After our first appointment, I am already seeing major improvements. Excited for continuing change.

Lindsey

14:54 27 Mar 23

Patrick was truly amazing! We just recently rescued our dog, Champ, from the Humane Society and wanted to give him the best chance at success in his new home. Having not been in a stable home before, Champ's main issues were learning boundaries and walking on a leash. Patrick came to our home and, within minutes, we saw the training taking effect! Walking with Champ has been a night and day difference and we've set and maintained spatial boundaries in our home. We love knowing that we will always have Patrick in our corner to continue to support Champ for the rest of his life.

Andy Niewedde

01:52 21 Mar 23

James Barber

10:53 17 Mar 23

We came to Patrick because we were having issues with one of our pups and our young child. We were losing hope that we'd be able to find a solution and correct the situation. After just one session our confidence in finding a fix has increased significantly. We still have a long way to go, but the change we saw in our dogs behavior after only a single lesson with Patrick was enough to have hope that this issue will be solved. Thank you Patrick!

Dianna Weathersby

18:04 08 Mar 23

His techniques are amazing. Thanks.

Lisa Dominici

14:41 01 Mar 23

Barkbusters for the win! I had the pleasure of working with Patrick and my pittie just last week and I couldn't be happier with the progress were making! In the same day of our visit, my dog had gone from talking me on a walk, pulling every which way, to her recognizing me as her lead! Big game changer. I've never known how to speak dog and Patrick really opened my eyes. I feel good saying that both my dog and I are more confident about our relationship. My only regret is not setting up an appointment sooner!

pattie plumer

16:05 28 Feb 23

Patrick was wonderful. He was very patient with us and our puppy. We saw immediately results.

Laken Fennern

18:51 24 Feb 23

The convenience of a trainer coming to the home in my dogs space was very helpful. Patrick is very responsive and supportive through all the excersises/tips needed to make corrections to my dogs behavior.

Kaitlin Darrow

00:29 22 Feb 23

Highly recommend! Patrick provided expertise and guidance where the behavioral issues of my dog were overwhelming. Patrick is very knowledgeable and explained his training philosophy with clarity. He walked us through the techniques he uses and showed us how to execute them properly. I have already seen improvement in my dog’s behavior after applying the techniques Patrick showed us. I would definitely recommend Patrick to friends and family.

eileen ross

16:29 20 Feb 23

Excellent lesson. I have 2 dogs with different personalities, I am seeing positive results.

Roselena Furio

02:40 18 Feb 23

Patrick is very helpful and knowledgeable, for the first time I let my dog out of their kennel by using the word ba, and they did not fight I'm very impressed on our first day I can't wait to I learn more so my dogs can be good family pets. I love my dogs I want them to be happy. Rose

Blair S

20:05 16 Feb 23

Hello Google pup parents! This is my first-ever google review. I never post reviews for privacy reasons; however, at this time, I believe spreading the word is necessary so others seeking help can take comfort in knowing assistance is, in fact, available to them. Patrick promptly responded to me via phone calls and emails after I expressed a less-than-desirable situation between my male pups became unbearable to the point of assessing rehoming. Patrick scheduled a session with my dogs and me within days of my reaching out to him. Upon arrival, Patrick was amiable, professional, and prepared! He is knowledgeable, thorough, and effective when explaining training techniques and coached me every step of the way. Patrick has made it clear that he is available for follow-up sessions and support. Please consider this review wholeheartedly [if/when] a time emerges that you need outside help with training. Patrick is your go-to!

C.J. Kammerer

00:26 11 Feb 23

Very happy with the results we have been getting from our dogs. Program has been easy to learn and follow

Rose Koch

16:12 19 Jan 23

Patrick was very knowledgeable and he was clear about what to do. So far I am having some success in only one day!!

Marianne Weiss

03:56 17 Jan 23

Totally impressed with Patrick's knowledge and dedication in helping me to correct several of my rescue dog's problems. After contacting Patrick one evening and relating the day's behavioral changeling events, he arranged to meet the following day and provided support and additional training techniques. Although we have a long way to go, I'm confident with Patrick's help we will be successful.

Fabiana Bond

19:21 05 Jan 23

I had no hopes to ever get my dogs trained. They have been kicked out of dog daycare and walking them was a completely nightmare. I had to schedule my walks for like 5am when no one was out, and during the day always checking to make sure there were no one around before i came out of the house. It is unbelievable the change Patrick was able to make in our lives. I am still in shock

Robert Eppert

13:33 16 Dec 22

Patrick did an amazing job explaining how things worked so when we got started everything all came together and makes complete sense and how we’re getting the dogs to respond. We would definitely recommend to our friends and family.

Randalynn Gloege

16:52 29 Nov 22

We did a lot of research and even tried a training lesson at a big box pet store. There was NO COMPARISON with what we experienced at Bark Busters!! "Uncle Patrick" is like a miracle worker and the logic of their approach to training unlike anything else. Totally worth the investment and we are excited to be on this journey with Toby, knowing "Uncle Patrick" is there for us! Highly recommend!!

Rachel Sims

18:34 25 Nov 22

Patrick was amazing! Such a nice guy. He quickly answers questions and his advice it working. He helped me figure out the problems that I was facing in my home. The way my dogs have responded to his way of teaching is going to be life changing. My dogs immediately adapted and if I keep up the work I know that the behavioral problems will get better.

Matt Nelson

03:54 23 Nov 22

Absolutely amazing is what I will say! Today we had our first lesson and Patrick was incredible and proved that there is hope for our home, sanity, and 3 dogs. If you struggle with your pets listening or being obnoxious he holds the key to a better life. Don't wait, don't waste your money, and call and make your appointment. It is worth the wait for your 1st visit! Thank you!

dominique gaetjens

23:25 21 Nov 22

Blake Ruiz

00:10 17 Nov 22

Having Patrick as Thumper's trainer was a game changer. Thumper was starting to have issues with separation anxiety and always seemed on edge. After the first session there was already a noticeable improvement with Thumper's behavior. Patrick did a great job educating on how to effectively communicate with Thumper.

Liz Murphy

23:15 13 Nov 22

Professional, courteous and outcomes day 1😎🤩

Al Bleggi

00:54 10 Nov 22

Thank you to Patrick Logue of Bark Busters for the informative and valuable introduction to "talking dog" in order to help us with our beloved senior yorkie who is "reactive" and new doodle puppy. We appreciate your insight and experience and promise to do our homework so we can be in the green zone with our pooches in the future. Sending our recommendations and accolades to you, al and lea

Mary Ann Davis

14:59 05 Nov 22

Patrick Logue met with me this week to start training my 10-month old puppy using the Bark Busters methodology. He spent a good deal of time with us and taught me several good techniques to utilize immediately. He was very professional, encouraging, and answered many questions regarding my past training attempts and failures. I would recommend Patrick and Bark Busters for anyone looking for dog training.

Patricia Nahmias

15:03 27 Oct 22

jacob reinard

15:40 14 Oct 22

Patrick's a nice guy, and my dog has shown improvement after just his first visit.

Trisha Wegscheid

14:09 13 Oct 22

We are so excited to have received training from Patrick at BarkBusters. Our overall goal was to better communicate with our dogs, and to make them more comfortable with each other. (We added a new puppy, Arlo, to our pack, and he thought he was the alpha. He also had terrible separation anxiety from my husband which made it difficult putting him in his crate without whining, yipping, or barking, or walking him since he was pulling me so much).Not only did Patrick help us better communicate with our pups, but he helped us lay a solid foundation for communicating our expectations with them. It has been a night and day difference! By “speaking dog”, we’ve established WE are the leaders of our pack. Our youngest pup seems to have less separation anxiety from my husband, which makes walking much easier and crate training a dream. He also seems to respond more reliably to our commands.Even with our older pup, Riley - family members have commended her on not jumping and being much calmer. She has responded so well to this training.Riley and Arlo both seem to be more comfortable with each other as well, making sure to take lead from us.All of our problems are not fixed, but it is comforting to know what consistency of this training has brought us in so little time. We are excited to continue on this journey so that our dogs can be happier, and we can live happier lives with them.Thank you Patrick/Bark Busters!-Trisha, Nick, Riley & Arlo

Gustavo Paredes

23:19 22 Jul 22

Initial visit was very informative and helpful. Very impressed with the manner Patrick Logue explained and presented his methodology and feel good about our decision to continue on with Bark Busters.

Monica Trice

18:00 08 Jul 22

We are thrilled with our first introduction session with Ellie's new trainer, Patrick. Ellie is just 12 weeks old, but she (and we) have already benefitted from our first training session. We are so grateful to know we have found such a skilled and wonderful trainer to provide our new pooch such excellent training for a lifetime!Larry & Monica Trice

Sharon Principe

15:33 17 Jun 22

What a fantastic experience and great results in the first 30 minutes was unbelievable. I’m so happy with my decision to reach out to Patrick for help. Both myself and Lulu thank you for helping us live a better life with order and less anxious walks. Excited to put what I learned into my homework everyday and enjoy my time, space and life with my wonderful dog. Thanks again Patrick and Bark Busters

Marilyn Rodriguez

15:05 11 Jun 22

Cheryl Dempster

15:25 12 May 22

I am amazed at the difference in my dog after 2 hours and 40 minutes. There are not enough positive words to express my gratitude for the training I received from Patrick. He is easy to work with and ensures that you understand all that is going on in your dog's brain. I highly recommend Bark Busters.

Tammy Dresser

01:35 20 Apr 22

I was very pleased with all the information Patrick gave us. He showed me how to be the leader and ease Bella’s confusion on who is the leader. I felt very at ease with Patrick from the start, his knowledge, explaining everything to us along the way and making sure we understood. The training started working for us right away!!! I could not be happier, thank you Patrick😊

Robert McNamee

19:32 15 Apr 22

My first meeting was very informative, I found my pup listing, reacting and following the simple commands I was shown. Following the walking instructions I saw a marked improvement on our evening walk.

Rose slomiany

19:00 12 Apr 22

Kayla Benoit

23:36 02 Apr 22

Pat did an incredible job helping me leash train my 2yr old shepherd. We worked first session for not even an hour and we had my dog walking right next to me and even waiting to see what why I walked with no pulling I couldn’t believe it

Mike Steele

15:55 24 Mar 22

Patrick came in to our house and showed us how to "claim" our territory. Helped us with the pulling during walking as well.Outstanding work and so very helpful.

Toni Dorman

00:52 01 Mar 22

Patrick came to my house and did an assessment of my dog. He made both of us feel extremely comfortable and I’m confident I’m his professionalism and ability to help me and my dog connect and work together rather than being frustrated with each other!

13:14 26 Feb 22

During our first lesson, Patrick was extremely helpful and responsive! We already see a huge change in our two dogs! Thanks Patrick, and Bark Busters, for showing us how to “speak dog.”

Daniela Kuhn

23:13 24 Feb 22

I am completely amazed at how in one session my dog Thor is a completely different dog. The practices Patrick provided to speak dog have given immediate results and my morkie no longer barks at other dogs, trucks or the door bell and doesn’t jump up anymore as people walk through the door. Patrick was incredibly knowledgeable and patient with me. I would recommend him to anyone to improve their relationship with their pet.

Lauren Brodd

03:30 24 Feb 22

Patrick was friendly, professional, and extremely knowledgeable. He exceeded our expectations and we would highly recommend him for any of your dog training/obedience needs!

Jennifer Waddleton

16:15 22 Feb 22

I hadn’t been able to get our puppy Boomie on a leash. It was like trying to rope a wild horse. I was afraid of being dragged and falling because he was so crazy. With Patricks techniques he was on a leash and walking down the block. I even took him for a walk by myself last night. That may not seem like a big deal but it’s HUGE. Both dogs are responding to me this morning with the techniques I learned. Incredibly happy with Patricks work.

James McGovern

01:29 11 Feb 22

What a fun day we had getting trained by Pat! Our incredibly shy and quirky border collie was even interested in learning from "Uncle Patrick!" It was unbelievable. Pat's method is very logical but something we had never thought of or observed before. We learned a lot of tools today that we are excited to implement into our daily routine! 10/10 would recommend! So glad we were able to get on Pat's schedule and have the opportunity to learn from him. Looking forward to continuing to work with him.

Courtney and James McGovern

01:05 11 Feb 22

We had a fantastic first session with Patrick! Our puppy had no boundaries and was getting bigger faster than we could figure out how to train her! Who knew we just needed to speak dog?! Patrick did! I think we received more training than the pups and we were left feeling much more prepared to be the leaders of the pack and have well mannered pups. I definitely haven't mastered everything yet, but I know Patrick is just a phone call away!

Rachel Maki

10:21 10 Feb 22

I am speechless with the almost instant change in my dog. I had recently adopted her and was at the point of tears because I couldn't calm her down. She walks almost so much better on a leash and she has finally stopped chasing my cat. Patrick is a saint

gabriella black

18:45 08 Feb 22

I have had an amazing experience with Patrick from Bark Busters! He is not only good at teaching but great at correlating and comparing the material with your own personal knowledge. He has been extremely helpful and patient while training! I would recommend to anyone.

Dale Jones

17:02 08 Feb 22

I cannot tell you what a positive experience working with Patrick was. Both Finn and I learned a lot! Thank you!

Erica Smith

16:07 06 Feb 22

We absolutely loved our training session with Patrick! We’d tried so many different training sessions/methods to try to get our dog to walk on a loose leash / control his energy and nobody compared to Patrick. Within an hour, Archie was a completely different dog. He wasn’t pulling or jumping on the leash, and he was extremely obedient.I will be recommending Patrick to anyone who asks moving forward. I can’t thank him enough for how helpful he was in such a short amount of time. Looking forward to continuing to work with him.

Kyle Warner

16:50 05 Feb 22

Patrick was extremely helpful and very knowledgeable on how to work with dogs without using treats or punishment. It was a complete game changer and you could see our dog, Archie, change within the hour! I thought it was a little expensive up front but worth every single penny! Wouldn’t go with any other trainer out there! Also very helpful you have direct contact with your trainer and it’s not just a one time training session.

Micki Nucci

11:15 02 Feb 22

We adopted a 9 month old Australian Cattle Dog from friends who were moving out of the country. We took the dog because the dog was destined for the dog pound. We have had the dog about a month and it has been a nightmare. All the dog did was jump on us, on the doors, misbehave; every night was bedlam. We hired Bark Busters and Patrick Logue, who came to our house yesterday. He spent about 2.5 hours with us and the dog. By the time he left, the dog was no longer jumping and was listening to us. We were absolutely amazed and highly recommend Bark Busters and Patrick ( who handles our geographic area). We still have to practice the techniques Patrick taught us every day, but it’s so much easier to work with a dog who pays attention to you. Thank you Patrick. Peace and quiet reigned in our house last night for the first time in a month.

Amy Sheehan

00:29 01 Feb 22

Patrick was wonderful. I am so glad we found him. The difference is night and day so far.

Barbara Skates

17:03 21 Jan 22

We have a 6 month old Brussels Griffon and a 13 year old Shitzu. And our 1st experience with Patrick was wonderful , both responded well to barkbusters training. Thank you Patrick.

Tim Goff

23:40 19 Jan 22

Pat came in and trained us on how to train our dogs in less than an hour. It’s like we have new well behaved dogs! We have 2 dogs, a 1 year old and 6 year old. My only regret is not calling Pat 6 years ago!

John Hunt

16:39 18 Jan 22

Our 18 mo Cocker Spaniel, Molly, is NOT the same dog after the 3 hour training session with Patrick. She has always been a puller, barking lunging pup…Covid and some family health issues did not allow for the socialization she needed.Patrick’s approach and methods are amazing. He is the ultimate professional, highly organized and focused on success for Molly as well as us! We now truly speak dog.I just returned from my first true relaxed walk with Molly…we had bikes, people, lawn service machinery and traffic…never a bark, pull or lunge!! This is the best investment possible for a long and ideal relationship with our Molly. Thank you isn’t enough, Patrick!! So grateful to have found you & Bark Busters.Lynn & John Hunt

HD RN

17:52 15 Dec 21

The appreciation that we have for Patrick is unmeasurable! In only two hours, our chaotic household became a sanctuary. To our surprise, having two young cattle dogs, is not as challenging as we thought. Patrick’s understanding and explanation of both human and dog behavior will forever change our lives. Having a harmonious life with our furry family members is all we all desire.. Now after our experience with Patrick, we finally feel know that this will be true.

Louise Deutsch

02:58 08 Nov 21

Patrick was amazing! We saw immediate results. We have struggled with behavioral issues with Ollie for 2 years and were extremely frustrated and didn't know what else to do. Patrick was able to help us in just a 2 hour lesson get results that are just amazing! He worked with our other dog as well so that all the rules are the same for both dogs. It is already better than we could have hoped. Everyone who visits us can't believe they are the same dogs because they are so well behaved! We are very excited to continue to work with him and train Ollie and us!

Dawn Andrews

13:49 25 Oct 21

We're one week into training and I already see improvement. Both dogs are high energy breeds and less than two years old.A couple months ago it began to feel like I was loosing control of my house to these pups, I've gained control back thanks to Patrick from Bark Busters.Thank you.

Rachele Pasnik

01:12 28 Sep 21

It was a great experience working with Patrick. He came in and within minutes he was able to calm down our two wild dogs. I was shocked at how quickly he was able to help us be able to interact with them. We are incredbly thankful. I would highly recommend.

Austin Winters

16:23 14 Aug 21

My boy Beau is a 4yr old 80+lb Pit Bull mix. As of late, Beau became aggressive towards people in passing especially those with their dogs. Beau became very hard to walk on leash and we had to extremely limit the time and place of his walks. My neighbors and their pups WERE terrified. I love Beau, I must say this did start to have an affect on our relationship. We needed help.Many of my friends recommended Bark Busters. I had to make the call. Patrick came to my house, and in less than an hour these issues were taken care of. It was magical. Beau and I learned so much together. Even typing this makes me emotional. I feel as if I have my dog back. He’s so much more playful and seems very happy, as do I. Patrick taught me how to be a better dog dad. Beau and I have never been better. My girlfriend is no longer afraid to walk him. My neighbors do not avoid us anymore. I will be forever thankful for the help in improving Beau’s quality of life allowing him more freedom in being himself. My only wish is that I would’ve made the call to help us learn much earlier. Thank you so much Patrick. This is the first google review I have ever taken the time to write. Worth it times ten.

Patricia Coyne

16:22 31 Jul 21

I had Patrick from Bark Busters work with me to help me with my black lab. I was skeptical but I am amazed at the difference I am witnessing in just one day. I highly recommend Bark Busters to anyone who needs help with their dog.

Ian Jackson

02:32 17 Jun 21

There’s not enough good things I could say about Patrick and the miracle he has performed on our dog. I called Patrick on Monday (6/14 at 2:30pm) to schedule some follow-up training after our dog had an aggressive incident with a neighborhood dog. By Tuesday (6/15 at 4:30pm), Patrick came to our home was able to fix the behavioral issues our dog was having and help us reinforce proper training techniques. 6/5 stars and would HIGHLY recommend!

Mia Estrada

00:14 12 Jun 21

Patrick is awesome! He puts everything into a perspective that you can understand. The training was not at all what I was expecting, but I have zero complaints. I have a very sweet, but reactive pitty. Her leash training was 75% better after the first 2 hours. I called to let him know what she needed more help on, and he was right back to help. His training teaches you how to calm your dog in any situation! It is not just a bandaid on a problem. I completely recommend.

Dawn Hall

16:53 05 Jun 21

Our first visit was awesome! Patrick took detailed time to explain the techniques to us and was very patient, with us as well as Fur kid Buster. We have already started seeing a difference in Buster’s anxiety level- and he calms down much faster when we use “dog speak”!

Sharon Rozier

02:23 27 May 21

I have a 6 month old labradoodle named Bo. Patrick came to my home yesterday. I thought the training might be like all the other training I’ve had in past, but it was completely different. It was amazing. The training techniques were explained and demonstrated concisely and understandable. We worked on things in which l had concern, but in a different way than I had imagined. Particularly, walking Bo on the leash... in matter of minutes he was walking without pulling me down the street. It was great! I practiced the next day it was an enjoyable walk ... with some corrections, but overall very good. I think Bo is a good dog, but implementing the Bark Busters dog training techniques will make him a great dog!

Sue Edwards

10:17 23 May 21

We are absolutely amazed at how quickly both of our dogs responded to Patrick and the Bark Busters method. Neither dog did well with other trainers; however, what they achieved today was miraculous! Amazing training!

Rob Carter

15:11 14 May 21

My wife and I are literally amazed. Yesterday a truckload of roofers arrived unannounced to put new tiles down. Noisy! Candie (our dog) barked like she’s always done. I corrected her using the technique we learned, and that was IT! Later I invited someone in, something that had become stressful due to Candie’s aggression. Again, a few corrections and she settled down, went to her donut (her decision) and fell asleep. We are practicing and studying the instruction book, and excited about a new start with our “new” dog.If you’re dog’s behavior is not what you wish it would be, I strongly, unequivocally recommend Bark Busters.

Pamela ONeal

01:43 12 May 21

Patrick Logue is amazing. We have been dog owners all our life…,wish we had known half as much as he does! Thank you Patrick!

Diana Valdivieso

17:55 11 May 21

Patrick with Bark Busters has been amazing! We have a reactive and anxious American Bulldog and the training with Bark Busters has made a huge difference in his behavior. We tried 2 other training programs without any success.Bark Busters focuses on the dogs mental state so that the dog can be calm. I couldn’t believe how simple and easy the training has been. Our dogs are making great strides each day.Patrick is quick to reply to emails and gives us feedback on how we are doing. I wish we would have gone to Bark Busters from the beginning!

Dale and Sawhook

19:33 06 May 21

We had been with another trainer for nearly a year with almost zero progress. Patrick came out and we saw a huge difference from the get go and we learned how to communicate in a way that our dog (a Belgian Malinois) would understand. Our vet had made it sound like she was going to need to be medicated with sedatives her whole life. After one session with Patrick she is being responsive, listening, and walking on the leash like an angel. I am so impressed with Patrick. Very professional and knows what he's doing. Worth every penny.

Tracy Mathes

13:36 06 May 21

If you are having issues with your dog or dogs Patrick with Bark Busters is excellent. He is very professional and assures you if you do the work your dog training will be a success. He is reliable, accessible and patient. After the first session I knew I chose the right trainer.

Josh Kohler

13:13 25 Apr 21

We have had multiple home visits from dog trainers trying to get a feel for their style and have never committed to one for countless different reasons. All the trainers coming over with their pitches had left me jaded so I was still skeptical when Patrick with Bark Busters came over. He sat us down for a quick run through of their methods which already felt like a breathe of fresh air. Having the methods explained thoroughly to me was already better than the "Do this because I am the expert you don't need to know why you are doing it if it works" method. It seemed to good to be true no treats, no shock collars, no expense boarding, no off-site training, and no pinch collars. We saw instant results, both of us and our two large dogs were shocked. Walks used to be a chaotic stressful affair but after the first session with Patrick I walked both of them the next morning and it was the calmest walk I have ever experienced with them. I'm looking forward to future sessions and highly recommend them if you couldn't tell.

Charlene Karns

16:53 31 Mar 21

Very good results after one session. Easy plan that really works.

Kristen Rainwater

00:55 27 Mar 21

I can’t thank Patrick enough for the time he took today with me and my Boston “terror”, Levi. I never thought I’d see the day where he would sit by comfortably and calmly when a new person was in the house. I didn’t think I’d see him walking at my side instead of pulling when we take walks either. This was achieved within 2 hours! I was able to “claim my space” in the kitchen and I just made Levi his dinner while he waited outside the room instead of underfoot. So amazed. I know I need to keep up on this and continue to practice these skills but I’m so grateful!

Mike Marciano

22:43 23 Mar 21

Patrick did an amazing job explaining how to change my dog’s unwanted behaviors by speaking his language. It only took 75 minutes and we can now practice on our own. We haven’t been able to get around people or other dogs...ever. We now look forward to walks with our dog. Can’t recommend Bark Busters enough.

Martin Vickery

02:38 03 Mar 21

We reached out to Bark Busters when our four year old mini dachshund was not adapting well to living with our cat, along with a few other issues like excessive barking on walks and at guests. Patrick was incredibly professional, through, and is always very responsive. Some cases can't have miraculous overnight transformations, but ever since we started training with Bark Busters, we've seen steady progress. And now I can say that our two pets (cat and dog) can often be in the same room without any issues - and I wasn't sure that was possible when we started! We still have a ways to go, but now I know we can get there.Even if you feel like you have a difficult case, the Bark Busters system of steady reinforcement over time really makes a difference.*Update with photo*Another half a year (or so) later and they’re doing great! This still isn’t a common occurrence but I found them sharing the sunny spot on a chair the other day.

Breana Rodriguez

17:12 01 Mar 21

IF YOURE LOOKING FOR THE BEST DOG TRAINER EVER LOOK NO FURTHER- We just finished our second lesson with Patrick from BarkBusters and the transformation has been nothing less than amazing! We have a 1 year old golden retriever named Mamba and have tried a different training service with no success. They wanted to have us board and train him when his issues were with us. He would jump, pull on the leash, become territorial, has bitten me before and just seemed anxious all the time. After Patrick came to our home one time, it was a night and day difference. He educated us on how to communicate effectively with Mamba using his language and has been helpful even when he isn’t around. He responds quickly to all calls and emails and has really stayed in contact with us to check on our progress. After only a couple lessons, we now have a calm, happy dog who is really enjoying his life, and the comfort of knowing we can call Patrick whenever we need help really makes a difference. Patrick has truly changed our lives and is the best dog trainer ever!!!

Stephanie

19:25 26 Feb 21

Patrick was great! While it was a lot to learn, it was delivered in an easy way to understand and remember. I have already started seeing progress with my puppy

Jaclyn Carrington SCRV

13:13 12 Feb 21

We first worked with Patrick 2 years ago when we got 2 puppies. He helped us lay a solid foundation. Fast forward 2 years, after a move and the addition of a third dog, we were living with an unruly mob. Since we had the “lifetime support” plan I contacted Patrick and he came out to help get us back on track. The refresher was super helpful and almost overnight, the unruly mob of 3- 100 pound dogs transformed into well behaved members of the family. It DOES take continued work and training but I’m super happy to have Patrick to turn to when we have a specific issue or need a general refresher.

Kaitlin Lynch

17:02 03 Feb 21

I highly recommend Patrick with Bark Busters above all the other trainers out there!! (and my black lab Nugget and I have worked with a TON of them!)I was amazed by how calm, patient, understanding & effective his methods were. In a word - SIMPLE.After my first hour lesson with Patrick I had more CONFIDENCE (and hope that things could change) than I ever dared dream!Every time Patrick shows us a new training exercise, he explains why it works, watches us try it out, and provides pointers. He then sends us home with a “homework handout” to help remember what to do and why. . . It literally couldn’t be any easier.But let’s be real - the only thing that matters are RESULTS and that’s exactly what we’ve been getting!I’m so relieved we finally found a great dog trainer... I only wish we had found Patrick and Bark Busters sooner!!

Sherri Zaffrin

17:26 31 Jan 21

Patrick taught us how to communicate with our puppy and helped us to take back our home! He was professional and sympathetic to listening to our challenges with our new household member and he gave us the tools necessary to enable a great relationship with our pet.

Steven Flinn

17:51 22 Jan 21

After our initial session in September things were going great with our dog Birch, in December Birch decided he would bark relentlessly when going for car rides, we called and scheduled a follow up visit for this issue. We just had our follow up visit completed this week and I am happy to say Birch is once again riding in the car quietly. The training/coaching methods utilized truly WORK as long as we remain consistent using them. Bark Busters has been a godsend and has given us a great relationship with our furry best friend. I would highly recommend Bark Buster's services.

Christopher Tann

16:26 19 Jan 21

What an incredible experience! Within minutes Patrick had completely changed our relationship with our dog into something life changing. Patrick gave us the tools to communicate with our dog with quick results. I felt confident in the skills learned and would highly recommend Patrick and Bark Busters! Thanks Patrick!

Thomas Finau

21:25 18 Jan 21

We have a Border Collie puppy and she's a little monster. Patrick's presentation, set up and attention to detail was A+. Once he educated and set standards with us Patrick went to work with Pumpkin. It took Patrick about two minutes to have Pumpkin obeying his commands. Well before the lesson was over Pumpkin was a completely different puppy. She was calm, listened well and was rewarded for being in the green zone. Patrick is a prime example of why you hire a professional to help you with something you're not an expert in. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

Paige's Makeup Artistry

14:33 18 Jan 21

Bark busters has been so helpful since I picked up the phone to ask some simple questions. Then when our trainer patrick came into the picture it was a game changer. In one lesson me and my dogs relationship has changed so much. He was so hyper and hard to.manage and now is alot calmer and listens when I say a command. Patrick is an amazing trainer cna can't wait to see how much more my dog Oso grows.

Emily Burris

15:00 04 Jan 21

I can not recommend this training enough. If you are thinking about doing this, do it. You will not regret it!

Bobbi Amann

01:04 22 Dec 20

First meeting with Patrick was very informative and comprehensive. Had beginnings of success right away. We were really pleased to see what could be accomplished with knowledge and a lot of determination, & patience!Patience is the hardest to accomplishment with these pups we have as they are shelter dogs, and both are 11 months, so not puppies anymore. But we could see things start to work right away. We decided to go with Patrick and we feel like we've made a great choice with a trainer.

Gayle Holmes

18:07 30 Nov 20

We are entirely invigorated and confident after Patrick’s on-the-mark training. He was funny, a good communicator, knowledgeable and patient.

Kendall MacKay

16:32 29 Nov 20

After rescuing our dog during quarantine, going back to work quickly became a nightmare. Our dog Bruce slowly escalated from going thru trash and ripping apart pillows to destroying the bedroom door and ripping up carpet.We followed all the general guidelines of helping a dog with separation anxiety that you can find on google and had him on strong medications from our vet. He still only got worse.After just one session with Patrick, I spent the next several weeks practicing the exercises he taught me to help Bruce with his separation anxiety every single day. After 3 weeks of this, we were successfully able to leave Bruce alone the entire time we were at work (8 hours)! He was calm the entire time and nothing was destroyed!Going from not being able to even go grocery shopping or to the gas station without constantly checking the cameras to see what Bruce was getting in to, to now being able to leave for work without having to worry about the amount of money all the damage will cost, is truly priceless.I will definitely be calling Patrick if any other behaviors arise in Bruce, with confidence in knowing I am making the right choice for my dog and myself. Thank you Patrick!

Alyxandria Ruffo

17:12 19 Nov 20

I reached out to Bark Busters in need of help for my pup. My main concern was her separation anxiety, I couldn’t even go to the bathroom without her standing at the door and barking/whining. I had done so much research on YouTube and google to find ways to help with this, all without any success. I had one session with Patrick in my home, and she improved so much in that one session. Not only did he give me tips on helping with her separation anxiety, he helped me train her to walk on the leash better and to stay calm when another dog/person is near. It’s been a few weeks since my session and my pup has made so much progress. She is now comfortable on her own for up to 45 minutes to an hour and walks so well on her leash. She is calm and happy, and also becoming more comfortable being by herself. We still have some room for improvement, but we work on it everyday. Even my neighbors have noticed her behavior improving. They teach you ways to communicate with your dog in ways that your dog will actually understand. When they showed me these tips, I was like WOW it all makes so much more sense! No wonder what I was doing was not working! They also check in with you from time to time to see how everything is going, and extra help is always available if needed. I have been recommending bark busters to everyone with a dog, puppy or not! If you have any kind of issue with your dog and their behavior, or just want tips on basic training, they have everything you need and more :)

Gabbie Everett

14:50 19 Nov 20

I chose to go with bark busters because of all the amazing reviews and I’m here to add another one since bark busters is no joke! I have a 6 month old puppy who has almost every issue in the book and after just one session there was significant improvement! She started to behave and do things I never thought we would accomplish. I’m blown away with how quickly the methods are working. Very happy with my decision on choosing bark busters! Patrick is our trainer and he is amazing!

Linda Polley

13:46 19 Nov 20

Patrick was very professional and worked with me and Oliver in a respectful and considerate way. Oliver is already responding to his suggestions and I am confident together we will rid him of his bad habits. I would highly recommend Patrick to help you train your dog, who as we know is our loving companion.

Michael Lozinski

18:44 12 Nov 20

Amazing dog training. I really thought my dog bear could never be fixed but after just one session he’s already better behaved. Obviously it’s going to take time but Patrick completely prepares you by teaching you how to “speak dog” and gave us some home work to help both us and our dog understand eachother better.Overall if you’re on the fence definitely go for it. You will not be disappointed.

kristy santana

21:33 07 Nov 20

From the moment Patrick arrived, it was clearly obvious just how passionate he is about his profession. My husband and I embarked on the magical journey of dog ownership with thoughts of a blissful happy ever after. Reality hit us head on and we found ourselves in a situation that we simply could not navigate alone. God bless Patrick for his devotion to helping people like me and our over confident Sunny become the family we envisioned. Put your trust in Patrick and learn to speak dog! You will not regret the investment.

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