Become a dog trainer and be part of something special!

Imagine changing lives – that’s what a Bark Busters franchisee does every single day

If you are looking at ways to become a dog trainer, full-time, and you are looking for a career choice that will give you an excellent work / life balance and uncapped income, then considering a Bark Busters franchise may be right for you.
Bark Busters is an international franchise that helps dog owners with their dog training needs and to overcome their dog’s behaviour problems. From puppy training to full on dog aggression, no dog is beyond help. We’re proud to celebrate more than 35 years in business this year and our milestone of training over 1 million dogs, worldwide. Bark Busters dog behaviour therapists and trainers from around the world, are a testament to their hard work, dedication and compassion to dogs and their owners, which has made us the World’s largest in-home dog training business.

With over 250 trainers in 6 countries and counting, Bark Busters is thriving. Our franchises have a lower cost of entry, and compete in a proven growth category. Take control of your career and happiness, with a personally and financially rewarding Bark Busters franchise.

Why Bark Busters?

For over 30 years, Bark Busters has led the dog training industry. From humble roots in Australia, Bark Busters has grown to the world’s largest franchised dog training company. We invest in our franchises and ensure that our people are set up for success.

Proprietary Dog Training Methods

At the heart of our business, our competitive advantage is our proprietary training methods. We get results for our clients that others simply don’t. Our initial intensive onboarding program combines dog psychology theory, hands-on practice, and real-life client interaction.

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Supportive Team Environment

Bark Busters fosters a culture of integrity, teamwork, and support. With an easily accessible team at our Head Office and an international network of over 250 franchise partners to call upon, we ensure that our people feel fully supported in their journey.

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Brand Recognition and Marketing Support

As the global leader of franchised dog training businesses, Bark Busters is a trusted entity. Our professional and results focussed marketing approach gives your new business instant credibility.

Business Training

As a home-based business, the operations and infrastructure of a Bark Business franchise are fairly simple, making it ideal for a first time business owner. We know what works (and what doesn’t) and will guide your business planning on a proven path to success. Our web-based customer management and reporting tools are designed to help your business run as successfully and efficiently as possible.

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We Are Expanding Across Canada

Bark Busters franchises are available in the following exclusive territories:

Victoria
Vancouver & Lower Mainland
Kelowna/Vernon
Calgary
Saskatoon
Regina
Winnipeg
Toronto
Ottawa

Kingston
Montreal
Quebec City
St. John
Fredericton
Moncton
Halifax/Dartmouth
St. John’s
Charlottetown

Successful Partners

While dogs are at the heart of our business, we start with a love of people and an entrepreneurial spirit. From networking events and creative ways to advertise to thoughtful treats at the end of a visit, our most successful partners are also self-starters.

Who We Are Looking For

A big part of the success of our training lies in our communication skills and ability to deliver great customer service. We understand that the key to solving a dog’s behaviour problems is actually teaching the humans. You must be passionate about dogs and people alike.

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A Proven Business Model

A Bark Busters franchise is a home-based business with low-cost investments and high-profitability margins. Our franchise partners conduct lessons at their client’s home, so there is no facility required, keeping start-up costs and overhead low. They are typically one person operations so there is no need for hiring, firing, or managing employees and labour costs. Some franchise partners contract part-time admin staff to increase their own productivity.

Our reputation and highly-effective techniques have allowed us to offer a premium service, which means high margins.

Franchise FAQs

Do I have employees in this business?

You may employ people to assist in non-training functions of the business, such as marketing, bookkeeping or answering the phones. However, only the franchisee of the business is allowed to attend the training sessions and provide services to customers.

Can I have a partner?

Yes. We have many partnerships of Bark Busters throughout the world. Each partnership is a little different, so we can discuss this option further with you.

Can I operate the business part-time?

No, the business is full-time, to enable you to get the most out of your investment. The business requires your full-time commitment.

Is Bark Busters a home-based business?

Yes, you will operate the administration from your home office to minimize operating costs. While your office may be based in your home, you will spend a majority of your time within your territory, providing service, building relationships and distributing marketing materials and more.

Why is Bark Busters training different from other dog training?

The Bark Busters method of training is more effective and generates results in far less time than traditional training approaches. Typically we see behaviours change in a matter of hours rather than weeks or months. Bark Busters offers a unique written Lifetime Guarantee. We provide customers with unsurpassed value for their money. Additionally, we work with dog owners in the convenience of their own home, making it easy for them to meet with us and making it less stressful for the dogs. Dogs learn best in their own environment where the misbehaviour normally occurs.

I've no previous experience in dog training, can I still be a Bark Buster?

Yes. Bark Busters provides comprehensive training prior to the launch of your business. Our training provides you with all of the knowledge of our methods, dog psychology and hands-on practical training.

Can anyone become a Bark Busters trainer?

No, we look for very special individuals. We arrange a face to face meeting so that we can both get to know each other. Our franchisees are our business partners, represent our trusted brand and need to be the right personality to work with people and their dogs. We both have an investment to make and we need to be confident that the fit is right for both of us.

I've never owned a business before. Will Bark Busters teach me about running a business too?

Yes, you have the full support of Head Office to guide you all the way. Being a successful franchise owner involves being a successful business owner too.

How long does it take to become a trained Bark Buster?

From the day you decide to become a Bark Buster, we will help you to prepare for training and the opening of your business. The initial, intensive onboarding program is 4 weeks. Depending on your location, it is a combination of Zoom training with in-person coaching from the head office trainers. You will be ready to start taking on clients, with the supervision and support of head office and your fellow trainers at this point. You will graduate to a fully-fledged trainer after working with 100 dogs.

What ongoing support does Bark Busters provide to franchisees?

We have monthly conference calls, and annual conferences to share and update your skills and techniques.
Your initial training is assessed periodically within the first 2 years.
We are always a phone call or email away when you need advice, but we do have many other structured resources for you to take advantage of. From a business side, we invest in a highly effective website and SEO tools to help you get found on the internet. This accounts for the biggest source of your new business. We help you establish an on line presence on Google and social media platforms and provide content for your social media page. We have built technology based systems to make keeping in contact with your clients easier and to make managing your business easier as well. From a dog training skills side, we have monthly zoom calls open to all franchise partners where we share knowledge about challenging cases our trainers are encountering. We also have “BarkNet” , our exclusive web-based information resource containing many video covering. multitude of training scenarios. There is also a chat forum where Bark Busters from around the world share their questions and best practices.

Does Bark Busters offer financing?

Typically not, but we can help with the creation of a business plan to help you apply for financing. We can also point you in the direction of government resources that help new entrepreneurs.

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We would love to have a conversation about the opportunity of a Bark Buster’s franchise in your region. Please fill out the form below and we will get back to you.

One Franchise Owner’s Story

Juliet Prey is one of our most successful Bark Busters Dog Trainers and franchise owners. She owns the Scarborough, Whitby and Oshawa territory. This video relays her journey from ER nurse to business owner and expert dog trainer. It is one of many varied paths that have led people to realising their dream of doing something they love and owning their own successful business

Read about Bark Busters in the cover story of Franchise Canada Magazine

May/June 2022 Issue

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