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Mississauga Dog Trainer Bill Lawson with  Bark Busters Canada Mascot Wombat (a.k.a. Womby)
Bill with Bark Busters Canada mascot "Wombat"


Bill with his own dog Calli

Mississauga Dog Trainer Bill Lawson's  Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retreiver, Calli
Calli at 10 weeks

 

Bill was exactly the trainer we were looking for! We are still having fun with the techniques we learned and are seeing marked improvements daily! We couldn't be happier! A great experience that we are telling everyone about! - Stacey & Kyle A. - July 2010

Bill's expertice and caring for Ruthless was a joy. I see an improvement in Ruthless. I would recommend Bark Busters (as I have already) to my friends and fellow dog lovers.

Thank you - Allison W. - June 2010

Bill was very clear with his instructions and positive and understanding of our job on the exercises during the first session. Our dog has improved quite a lot in only 2 weeks and we look forward to future training sessions to come! We want everyone to love our dog like we love him, and we've chosen Bark Busters to help make that happen! - Amanda D. - May 2010

Hi Bill -You made it so easy to understand how to deal with our concerns with Roxy and some of her behaviors. By correcting one behavior all behaviors became manageable.

We noticed an immediate change in her behavior and she is now looking to us for direction. We learned how important it is to be consistent at the right moment. We always enjoy her but now we can enjoy her without the worry.

The follow up e-mails are awesome because I can share them with my family.

Thank you for all your help and I will and would recommend you to anyone!

Karen P & Roxy - April 2010

Bill Lawson is a great therapist: very knowledgeable and made our experience fun as well. Thanks !!! - Kathy V. - April 2010

I am completely satisfied with Bark Busters. The improvement in my dog's behaviour is astounding! - Kim B. - April 2010

Bill was amazing! He explained things is a way that just made sense. Great trainer, I would recommend Bark Busters to anyone - and have!! - Aidan O. - March 2010

I just wanted to give you an update on Max. I really didn't believe that I could do much more with him. But with how you helped me understand, there is so much we have accomplished with Max. He has really done well or should I say I have really done well and now he respects that. I am getting him out past the backyard now and he is doing well. I am sticking with the babysteps first. Max responds so much better now. I don't feel so out of control. Thank you so much for equiping me with the knowledge I need to become a good dog owner/leader. We went away for two days and the people who watched Max were so impressed with his behaviour. I like that. He is a great dog. Thank you again for your time and effort.
- Sandra I. - March 2010

Maggie is not perfect but quite good ... Thank You Bark Busters. I have recommended you to a few people already. - Beth W. - February 2010

... I must comment on how differently my dog has responded to me. It amazes me. I can see it isn't about the challenge he gives, it is about how I respond to his challenges. I am really confident that I will be able to report great news at the end of 6 weeks of his training. Thank you for showing me excatly what I needed. I am grateful. You have shown us how to get results that even Louie can't argue with. - Sandra I. - January 2010

Bill - I cannot tell you how thrilled I was with our session yesterday. I learned a tremendous amount about how these boys of mine are thinking and I appreciate the follow up you have given me. I realize that this is just the start of our new journey with James and I as the undisputed leaders of this pack but we finally got to enjoy an entire night of sleep. Loopy woke up at his regular 2:30 time and after the first bah he quieted right down. He tried again a few hours later and I got the same result after the bah. I am looking forward to doing the exercises with the boys and already our home is quiet and so much more relaxed. - Teresa

Next Day:

Last night Loopy didn't even stir all night long. They barked once in the last two days. I know it won't always be this easy but they are so calm and enjoyable. I didn't think I could love them more than I did but I do. - Teresa F. - January 2010

Bill was outstanding and went well above and beyond the call of duty. Due to the unfortuate and tragic death of our son we inherited a bull mastiff pup who appeared to be also in state of shock. Bill responded to our call for help without hesitation and provided clear and precise instructions during the session.

While it has only been a few days you can see the improvement in Bowser's behaviour and we are looking forward to the training and each improvement it brings. Bill has an obivious love of dogs and is shows. I have already recommended him to others and will continue to do so.
- Rocki S. - January 2009

Bill was awsome and we keep in touch by e-mail. Timmy is getting better and we know it will be a process every day. I have told so many people about your service and rave about it!!!!
- Kathy M. - December 2009

Excellent trainer - willing to provide assistance. I find jaxx is a little shocked with my role or should I say level of confidence... everything has improved except still jumps on vistors except my sister and myself but definitely improved overall with others - I dont need to leave him on the leash when they arrive... i am pleased and would highly recommend you.- Shony C. - November 2009

I really don't know what to say but it is unbelievable. The system is awsome and I already recommended him to lots of people including my vet. In just 3 hours my dogs were calm they don't bark at the door bell anymore or jump on people. They know there bounderies and again in only 3 hours. It was worth every penny. - Gina & Jim M. - November 2009

... Bill is great! We have already seen a huge difference in Cheech's behaviour and we are more able to pick up on things that we are doing wrong since Bill's 2nd visit. I have already recommended BB's to a few people. - Doreen and Daniel M. - October 2009

Fabulous. The instantaneous positive change was amazing. Everyone asks "where is my previous mis-behaving dog?" I would recemmend Bill and BarkBusters without a doubt.
- John H. - October 2009

I own a 9 month old english bulldog, and I was told that they are the most stubborn dogs ever. After a couple of months with him I realized that they were right. He never listened to me, I thought he had aggression issues and I was at the point where I need to fix the problem or he goes. I've tried PetSmart training which did absolutely nothing but treat trained. I've called numerous training companies but never got a response from anyone. Finally, my vet handed me a brocheure for bark busters and the 1 call I had with Bill changed everything. After the first session, I noticed a significant improvement in my dog's behaviour. He now listens and respects me... Finally! Thank you Bark Busters :) - Richelle C. - October 2009

Hi Bill - Thought you might enjoy a few pictures of my now-almost-normal dog Daisy! These were taken at the cottage (note the absence of leash and muzzle) She is well on her way to becoming a well behaved girl. She is listening really well to both me and my husband, and generally walks right next to me on the leash. She almost never lunges any more - in fact the only time she does is when she is lunged at first, and even then it's nothing like it used to be - she calms down within seconds and we continue along. I get comments almost daily from neighbours and other dog walkers - no one can believe she is the same dog that terrorized the neighbourhood last spring.

You can most definitely count this as one of your success stories!
Take care….. Janet & Daisy - September 2009

Bill's been great with my dog Kombat. He is patient and is able to vary his teaching techniques and relate them to your everyday life. I'm confident that Kombat will continue to improve his behaviour and be a great model for all Pit Bulls out there.
- Marc M. - September 2009

THis service is great, we are so happy to have found Bark Busters
- Lynn R. - September 2009

You do not have to Thank me, but I have evey reason to thank you!!!!

We have seen such a dramatic change in Buddy's behaviour, it is amazing.... for instance we were in Ottawa visiting my brother the long weekend. He was in a fenced yard with a dog next door. He was off leash the entire time. "Bah" was only used 3-4 times max. He blew my brother away!!! He told me it was the best investment I have ever made. He knows Buddy before and after...

If word of mouth is your best advertisement You spent $1,000,000. a week ago. I have been telling everyone I know from Cape Breton to Alberta. I am truly amazed with the change in Buddy so far... THANK YOU!!!!!! - Sheila P - September 2009

Bill has been awesome to deal with. Any questions that I have he always has been quick to respond. - Mary Jean and Brad T. - August 2009

Bill was awesome. We have already recommended Bark Busters to others. The difference in Tucker is night and day! - Laura C. - August 2009

The perfect solution for this household. It's still an ongoing process, but Bill has been great to work with, and results have already shown themselves. - Sylvia W. - June 2009

We are still in the beginning stages but it has made a tremendous difference in Casey's behavior... We have had a very positive experience and found Bill to be great with us & Casey-a good trainer on all levels. - Barbara A. - May 2009

I can't thank Bill enough. I got Mama when she was 5 months old, already almost full grown black lab. She had changed 3 houses before she came to me and her being my first dog, I did what other people would tell me to control her but it never worked. I even join a trainign class with Mama which lasted 9 weeks and then I was on my own. I went on-line and heard about Bark Busters but then I was recommended by Global Foods by my house. I really needed help as Mama would not listen to me or anyone and did what she wanted to do. My husband had her sleeping in our bed etc etc. I then called Bill and that was the best call I ever made. After Bill's first visit, my family noticed a huge difference in Mama. I just want to say that Bill has been really great. He is always very pleasant and never hesitates to help whenever we need to resolve any issue with Mama. I have been recommending Bark Busters to alot of people I see getting their dogs training at Petsmart. Also, I love to hear what people have to say about Mama behaving so well. I have to thank you for the Bark Buster system but I would especially like to thank Bill for being such a great trainer, for showing me how to be a Pac leader without using any force and helping me build a better relationship with Mama. I love Bark Busters and will always recommend you to anyone I see with a Dog. Thank you! - Pooja M. - May 2009

Although Striker is still a work in progress - my faith in Bill Lawson is so strong I am already recommending Bark Busters every chance I get! Thank you Bill for everything!!!!
- Linn B. - May 2009

We are thrilled with the immediate results we have seen with our dog since hiring Bark Busters. Bill Lawson came to our home and thoroughly discussed the Bark Buster approach and without hesitation, he answered any questions we had. Almost immediately after we began the training, our dog was showing a complete turnaround in his behaviour. Bill has been a pleasure to work with and we would highly recommend him and the Bark Buster System to others who may find themselves struggling with unwanted, negative dog behaviour. Thanks again Bill, for helping us communicate clearly with our pet. - Kitty B. - April 2009

I consider my dog, Chevy, to be a great dog. I did so from the beginning...
Only now, she doesn't eat my house, elminate on my beige carpets, eat my shoes/clothing/bath products, nor does she scratch the ever loving heck out of my door to get out.
I might also add, that she no longer follows me around making me fall over (she is a large breed). Dogs are a great additon to a home if your not ignorant. I'm ashamed to say I used to believe that all her "quirks" were "cute".

Now, I know that I was the cause of stress and anxiety for her, putting the title of "leader" on her shoulders.

Not only do I own my home again, not spend 2 hours a day undoing what I'd caused her to do, but I can walk my gorgeous pup with confidence and feel proud when I see other owners look at me and need to turn away because my "big bad dog" is behaving well, and their little *insert your favorite mini designer breed here* is acting like it is a T-Rex.

I also save a nice chunk of change on treats since I don't have to rely on them to make my dog respect or listen to me. Ok maybe once in a while, cause she is REALLY cute. She still has some cute "quirks" but this time they really are just little hitngs she just does. As they are non-destructive I don't worry. (I guess the tub is a great place to lie after I take a shower= its warm and cozy)

All in all, the "training" I felt was almost most bebeficial to me. Its funny how BarkBusters will actually seep into your everyday life. No I don't "BAH" my boss or people on the street, but I do feel more calm, assertive and I can let things roll off my back MUCH faster then before.

BB (Before Bill) a few years back with my other dogs, I realize that I was never really in control. I sure am now.

Thank you for showing me how to let my dog be exactly that, a dog.
- Sarah-Monica B. - April 2009

Bill has been a great help to us. Willow has improved tremendously. We know that really Bill trained us and not Willow. He helped us understand what we weren't doing correctly and what we needed to do differently. we get comments all the time on how well behaved our dog is. She's only 5 months! We're very proud. - Tanya - February 2009

While we're still in the early stages, we are very pleased with what we've seen to date. Bill has been responsive and professional throughout... - Peggy C. - January 2009

Bill has been very professional, patient, and easy to work with. He readily repeats information when needed. He is remarkably calm and good with our dog. Previous training when our dog was a puppy with a different trainer was very aggressive and harsh which i didn't like. We are in the early stages of the training, but i think it will help us with our dog quite a bit. - Denise S. - January 2009

I have someone else likely to use the system, so that totals two referrals of the service in a few weeks time. That should be a good indicator of my satisfaction.
- Nicole D. - December 2008

Things are going well..As for Rocky he is much better... I am very pleased not just with the improvement but also with the great person you are yourself...It always helps in any situation, when the person one is working with has a sense of humour, is pleasant, patient and as wonderful as you are as a trainer... Keep up the great work, Bill and never loose the personality that you have! - Maria V. - December 2008

We just started out training this week and have had much sucess! Bill is an excellent trainer both with me and the dog!! He explains everthing very well and stops to makes sure you understand. He is open to questions and easy to contact. I feel the weight of the world has been lifted off my shoulders now I know and understand my dog and how to train him properly, without drugs and electronic collars which was recommended by other trainers. I could have saved a lot of money had I called Barkbusters first. Thanks, Bill - Catharine L. - November 2008

I just can't say enough about the programme. Think like a dog... in the NOW. Love the delivery of information, Bill's daily avaialbility,the improvements in the dogs, the changes occurring as the dogs change. Right now their world is upside down, but we have to start with baby steps, before we can stand, walk and run. I learned from my eldest dog, to watch where I step !!~~!! - Liz R. - November 2008

Bill has been terrific and I have recommended him to friends and our vet. Most of my dog's (Darcy) bad behaviour was almost completely corrected after Bill's first session. I continue to work with Darcy and with Bill. I give Bill top marks for making our lives more bearable!
- Louise D. - October 2008

My experience with Bark Busters and Bill was the best thing I have ever done for myself and my dog's! It all started when I had to appear in court, as I was being charged with "persistent noise and barking" by the city of Mississauga (up to a maximum fine of $5000) resulting from leaving my 2 dogs unattended in the backyard of my own home. As a dog owner and lover, I found it hard to believe that my two German Pointers were the cause of this situation in which they were unfortunately upsetting my neighbors. I never thought my dogs were untrained as I thought I was doing a pretty good job with them. The reality was, they were only listening when they wanted to! After appearing in court, I had the opportunity to try to improve the situation myself. I have seen many dog's attend multiple dog training courses, but the results in my opinion were unsatisfactory. I knew I had to find something different! I researched on line and when I came across Bark Busters..I was rather impressed with their experience and approach. I contacted Bill, explained my situation and decided to take the chance. I met with Bill a couple days after our phone conversation and after our first training session, I was astounded at the immediate results of this program. To say the least, no training is ever easy if you want results, but these were immediate and all they required was a little bit of time with my dog's each day. My dog's - Maxine and Shooter became like two different dogs, they weren't just listening when they wanted to, they knew from that point on, that I was the boss and the changes were just remarkable. My dogs have since stopped barking, even to the point that my charges were dropped and have even improved in many other areas. They aren't pulling on the leash when we go for a walk, no matter how excited and thankfully have even learned to not eat my belonging's. Maxine and Shooter have become the most wonderful dog's I am proud to say I have trained them with Bark Busters. Bill, your patience and your time is greatly appreciated and I am soooo thankful that I took this chance. It was worth every penny if not more! Greatest sincerity, Annette Haberling - September 2008

The drastic improvements that we have noticed in Marley would not have been achievable without the guidance of Bill and the Bark Busters proven teaching methods. We couldn't be happier (and neither could Marley). - Darrell S. - September 2008

Bill was AWESOME !! Very easy to understand, great sense of humour, patient. I couldn't get over the difference in my dog in only 3 hours!! I've been fighting with this animal for 2 years and now wonder why I waited so long. I highly reccommend Bill and Barkbusters.
- Denise P. - August 2008

Bill really helped us to understand Patches and the way she thinks. We really learned a lot about passive dominant behaviour in dogs. Patches is happier and becoming less stressed about certain situations...for example when we leave the house she is less anxious. She also does not follow us around the house anymore. We as a family now understand the "pack" system. Patches is realizing that she is not the leader of the pack! Thanks very much for your help...Bark Busters is a fabulous service!! Laurie - Laurie C. - July 2008

Very professional, and informative. learned more in 10 minutes than did the past 1.5 yrs. Thank you. - Matthew F. - July 2008

...I am so impressed ...I am totally astonished at what we were able to accomplish in such a short time. Thanks for both the explanation,patience and confidence in me. It was definitely an eye opener and the start of a new and beautiful relationship with my dog, I am sure. Many thanks, Bill. - Bianca H. - July 2008

... Our Trainer Bill was excellent with Linkin. We have started to see dramatic results in his behaviour already. It has taken some extra work to get our dog where we want him to be but Bill has been very accomidatng to our needs and our schedule. The training colar ...has done wonders for Linkin... we are very satisfied with Bak Busters and have already told friends and family about it. - Stacey L. - June 2008

Both my husband and I were hopeful but very skeptical. It is hard to believe how easy the Bark Busters plan is and how quickly it actually works. After one session I have been able to walk my dog and actually enjoy it! Both Kelly and I have been bragging about Bill and working with him all weekend. Bill, we hope to have you and the kids over for a bar-b-q with the kids this summer so you can see how well we are doing. - Lisa M. - June 2008

Bill was GREAT!! Made us feel like we can actually become the pack leader providing we remain consistent!! I know my mom has all ready recommended BarkBusters to a few of her clients. - Betsy P. - May 2008

I am very pleased with the progress my dog has made so far. Bill has been an excellent trainer. I am confident that Daisy will continue to improve with Bill's guidance.
- Janet M. - May 2008

Excellent!! We should have done this when the puppy came home at 8 weeks, not 18 months!! Thanks for this service. I am confident that our behavioural issues will resolve themselves. Many of them seem to have already resolved themselves. Thanks!!
- Diane D. - May 2008

Bill was wonderful. He gave us a whole new insight to our dogs behaviour. We have already noticed great improvement in only 1 day. - Rebecca H. - April 2008

This has just been Day 1... we have a lot to learn and hope that we achieve great ongoing results. Tess is already showing signs of behavioral improvement. Thank you Bill, for your patience and allowing us to feel comfortable with this training process.- Cindy C.- March 2008

Bill is a great presenter and trainer. He was very patient with us and we have the utmost confidence in continuing to be able to train our dog. - Aileen V. - March 2008

The results after the first visit have been amazing. The system is comprehensive and the additional help and advise is invaluable. I would recommend this program to anyone even if they do not feel their dog "misbehaves" because with out being educated on dog communication and pack behaviour you are only scratching the surface of your dogs potential. - Grant F.

Barkbusters has always been a pleasure to work with, this time in particular. My dogs needs and mine are both on the way to being met thanks to Bill Lawson, I couldn't have done it without his help, I've been trying for two months and he has helped us more in 2 days than I ever could have imagined possible as Nellie's case has been extremely bad in my eyes, it helps to know that Bill knows exactly what I am going through and has helped me see the light at the end of the tunnel. - Amanda C.

Bark Busters is a great tool to improve quality of life and interaction between man and his "best friend". The system leaves you wondering if its even the same dog, my wife and I thought our trainer may have switched him for someone else's "good" dog. Although no magic pill really exists when training dogs, Bark Busters seems to be the next best thing!!!
- Rick D.

I can't say enough wonderful things about the help we got from Bark Busters. The communication skills we learned have made a world of difference. I can now enjoy my walks with Rico and not have to worry about him dragging me around. I am excited to watch Rico grow into a calm, confident, relaxed boy! - Thanks to Bark Busters! - Heather M.

Obviously we enjoyed the experience and have faith this will be a good working solution to Mocha's barking and other issues now or in future. I really like the Bark Buster approach of on-site training... Thanks again! - Bonnie M.

 

 

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