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No structure, no actual training

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Bark Busters - No structure, no actual training
I have an 8 year old rescue with separation anxiety. After doing 2 months of very structured training with him, I couldn't seem to get him over the hump so I decided to hire some professional help. Enter Bark Busters. For $850, they seemed like the best option with...
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Deguesting! Why dog/animal training programmes should be regulated and a general overview of whats aceptable!

Causing submittion though fear trains nothing. Programmes like these and the way they do things are the hole reason people like me have a job! To undo bad handling methods and totally rehabilitate!

Would u take ur child to a playgroup that smacks ur child into good behaviour? No!

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#1862870 Review #1862870 is a subjective opinion of poster.
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District 31, Tennessee
Service
Bark Busters Dog Training
Cons
  • Service provided
Loss
$850
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Full refund
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Stop others from traumatizing their dog and stop further training by company

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7/30/22. I will keep posting my complaint sent to BBB until I get a response from the company. 08/05/2020 We have paid Bark Busters $795.00 for a life long training and support service. The trainer (Susan M*****) that came to our home (only 2 times) never followed up...
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We are very sorry to hear about these issues that have occurred during the past several years and have contacted your trainer who will be in touch to help you address this.

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#3809058 Review #3809058 is a subjective opinion of poster.
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Tampa, Florida
Service
Bark Busters Dog Training
Cons
  • Traumatize dogs
  • Not honoring agreement
  • Lack of commitment
Loss
$795
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Apology and refund
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Scam. Total waste of money. This is advice to tell you how to train your own dog, not a training program.

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They come ONCE and tell you to growl at your dog and spray them with water. Then charge you $2,000. Extremely expensive advice and then you have to train your dog yourself. SCAM. And they won't give your money back no matter how much you complain. The good reviews on the website are from customers who have to write out a review standing in front of the trainer who is watching what you write, and no way to take back your review after.
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Port Saint Lucie, Florida
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  • Scam
  • Scam waste of money
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$1600
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TO LET PET OWNERS KNOW OF THIS WONDERFUL SERVICE.

5.0
AFTER TWO HOURS OF TRAINING FOR BOTH MY LITTLE 10-MONTH- OLD YORKIE, COOPER, AND MYSELF, I COULDN'T BELIEVE THE CHANGE IN COOPER. HE NO LONGER BARKS AT PEOPLE. IN FACT, PEOPLE COMMENTED ON HOW WELL BEHAVED COOPER IS NOW. IN FACT, I WAS APPLYING ONE OF THE COMMANDS TO COOPER AND A DOG WALKING BY WHO WAS MISBEHAVING, STOP AND SAT FOR ME. THE OWNER COULDN'Y BELIEVE IT! ROBERT MACHI IS AMAZING.

User's recommendation: I highly recommend Robert Machi and Bark Buster.

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Thank you for your positive feedback, we are glad to hear you've been having a positive experience and getting results!

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Brooklyn, New York
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Foolish of me to take the sales guy at his word. Lies and deception.

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Bark Busters - Foolish of me to take the sales guy at his word. Lies and deception.
$1700 upfront. A sales guy that said "yes, we can help with that" to me asking if they could teach tricks, recalls, i had expressed i wanted my dog to be super obedient, sit, stay, come, stop jumping, know off means off, and no means no. Instead I get told to bark,...
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Hi there olivia b Mwo, we are sorry to hear about your experience and want to make sure your concerns get addressed. Can you please reach out to us by email using office@barkbusters.com and letting us know you're following up on this comment? Thank you.

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  • More sales than substance
  • Poor aftersales service
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$2
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Waste of money

1.0
For $1300.00 this training was of no value. All I get is off leash training invites. Bark Busters is a rip off. Dennis Carr
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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$1300
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THIS COMPANY IS A SCAM

1.2
SCAM!!!! We spent a year with this company and made no improvements with our dog's fear aggression. When I tried to express my concerns the trainer cut me off mid-sentence and just said I was doing it wrong. He would critique (and rather rudely and passive...
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We are very sorry to hear about your experience and would appreciate it if we can hear directly from you to help get this resolved. We can be reached at the email address office@barkbusters.com if you can kindly contact us there.

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#3529036 Review #3529036 is a subjective opinion of poster.
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Dallas, Texas
Service
Bark Busters Dog Training
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$2

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Refund

1.0
I dont if you can help me, but I am not satisfied with this program. 3 hours one time is not enough. On the phone does not work either. Since belonging to bark busters, my dog has bitten me twice And is still very aggressive..NOTHING IS WORKINGcant take anything away...
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Hi Kathie, We are sorry to hear about your experience, and if you can please contact us directly at office@barkbusters.com we will look to get more information that can help us get this resolved for you. Thanks, Bark Busters

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#3468562 Review #3468562 is a subjective opinion of poster.
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Severn, Maryland
Cons
  • Service provided
  • Price
  • Lack of training methods
Loss
$1100
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Full refund

No Communication from Bark Busters

I mailed a certified letter 2x and it came back both times, and Bark Busters home office was notified and either didnt accept it or didnt go and obtain from the local post office! I wasted almost $15 mailing it, and have even attached a copy of the letter and return envelopes and receipts. Out of the 5 messages I have sent over the past 6 weeks, only received 1 reply from Bark Busters. I am also a co-owner of one of their franchises in AZ!
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We are sorry to see this post which is inaccurate as we have communicated directly on this matter. Bark Busters

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Tucson, Arizona

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Steep Price for Spraying Dogs

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It's a steep price for a lifetime of spray bottle and a "BAH" word to discipline the dog. I asked for refund and still getting charged $895 for two hours of spraying my dogs. I contacted them in emergency, that the dogs in the same house fight because of resource-guarding. I'd like to help save your time and money. Don't contact Bark Busters, because your dogs deserve better training for serious issue like this. I'm searching for actual behaviorists. Don't use this service, and don't believe these below 5 stars. I checked on BBB (Bettter Business Bereau), Bark Busters are not BBB-credited. Remember you're paying thousands, only to be told to spray your dogs for a lifetime.

User's recommendation: Check if the company is BBB credited.

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Scammed

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Update by user Jul 28, 2021

I have heard nothing from Bark Busters and feel it cost me $1500 for 2 visits which accomplished nothing.

Original review posted by user Jun 28, 2021
I rescued a Puerto Rican dog who is very timid and called BB who assured me that they can help timid dogs. I had two short visits from a very pleasant individual...
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Palm City, Florida
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Horrible training and no follow up

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Update by user Sep 10, 2021

We were never contacted by Christine our trainer out of Grand Rapids Michigan again. No follow up …. NOTHING !!!

Original review posted by user May 25, 2021
This was a horrible program. There was never any indication that the only training involved was to bah at your dog and there was no alternative offered. While the trainer was nice, the goals she set were beyond unrealistic and ultimately set us back with the training process. When training didnt work - even though we followed instructions to a tee, we were blamed. There was no follow up or communication from the trainer. We spent a $1,000 for a lifetime guarantee - but the training doesnt work. It feels like a complete scam with no alternative. We are understand 2 sessions were held, so we are looking for a refund for half of the amount ($500). Definitely seems like goal is to take your money and hope you fail and get frustrated with the program after paying up front.

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Same thing happened to me.

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#2569690 Review #2569690 is a subjective opinion of poster.
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Bark Busters Dog Training
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$1000
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Horrible service

Our number 1 issue was. Aggressiveness . Trainer brought a decoy dog and when we walked our dog up to it , she threw water balloons at our dog. Obviously our dog ran away.... and the trainer said See how well it works . The entire pack leader thing is baloney.

User's recommendation: Run away.

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#2452823 Review #2452823 is a subjective opinion of poster.
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Bark Busters Dog Training
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  • Extremely expensive
Loss
$1000
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Price reduction
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300.00 down before you even have a appointment

I got a small dog 3 yrs old she's trained only thing she barked when I went out so I was looking up on Google and called them the lady was talking so much told me the had life time training for 1195.00 I said that was to expensive for me and she explained that I could make payments and then told me you need to put 300.00 down they said that they told me non refunded I don't remember that and I didn't sign anything not fair I canceled and won't give money back im going to try to go though my bank to fight
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Scammed by bark busters

1.4
Scammed by bark busters
We were referred by our vet friend to June and Collin. We hired them 10/27/20 only option was to pay $1000 unlimited training the very moment we met them. We have had 4.5 good sessions w them. In the very first month they were out 3 wks for covid. Our last season was...
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I experienced the same thing. Had two sessions with June and Collin, then he retired immediately for health reasons, the person he sold it to went to Training for months.

He would never return my calls, I always had to call again to get a response. We finally had two sessions and he said there was nothing more he could do for my dog except give me some special leash that needed a tutorial to use it. Then he stopped returning my calls.

I contacted Bark Busters international by phone and by email multiple times and have gotten no response at all ever. I am furious that a company can charge $800 and give you NOTHING.

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#2374499 Review #2374499 is a subjective opinion of poster.
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Bark Busters Dog Trainer
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  • In home training
Cons
  • Sold the business
  • Trainer rarely available
  • Does not provide service as promised
Loss
$1000
Preferred solution
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Stay away

1.0
Stay away, do research, ask for references, ask for educational background, and see what you find. I spent $995 and there is no change. Our dog showed aggression and he disappeared.
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Hi there, we are sorry to hear about your experience and would appreciate you reaching out to our support team at office@barkbusters.com so we can help resolve your concerns. Thanks in advance!

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