Dog Training Solutions for Severe Behaviour Issues
Founded on the premise of rehabilitating shelter dogs, Bark Busters has over 30 years of experience understanding the unique needs, dispositions and sensitivities of canines.
We appreciate that behaviour issues are extremely worrisome and even stressful. Rest assured, our behavioural therapists are committed to you and your pet for as long as it takes to get to the root of the issues and work through the problems. We firmly believe that there is hope for every dog.
What We Can Help With
Dogs are sensitive to their environments and can make associations well after an incident has occurred. We can help alleviate stress by identifying the triggers and providing support in a way they understand.
Our personalized, dog behaviour training programs can address the following:
- Dog separation anxiety
- Aggression or reactivity towards both dogs and/or humans, including resource guarding
- Excessive or intimidating barking
- Nervousness or a lack of confidence around other dogs
- Obsessive-compulsive disorders (dogs are just as prone as humans)
- By understanding your dog’s unique needs, we’ll work together to build their confidence and create a calmer, more balanced environment for them to thrive.
Our Training Sessions
Depending on your needs, we begin with a session, where our behaviour therapist will review your environment, current habits and get to know your dog’s demeanour. Based on this information, we will develop a plan to safely solve the problem.
Regardless of how long it takes, we will be there to ensure you are equipped with the tools you need to communicate and address issues in a loving and impactful way. Our goal is always to remove the stress from your dog’s life and yours!
Our Training Methods
Our goal is to help rehabilitate your relationship with your dog and give them the best life possible. We conduct our training in your home, where your dog is in a familiar place. This allows them to have the comfort and confidence needed to focus and learn. It also lets us develop a customized program that is specific to your dog and both of your needs. We use non-physical training methods that are centred around communication and establishing trust in one another.
I honestly thought that these dogs would not be trainable and I was amazed at how, through the Bark Busters training system not only are the dogs trainable they are so much happier now.
Shannon Logan
FAQs
What are severe behaviour issues in dogs?
Severe behaviours can include (but aren’t limited to): aggression to dogs and/or people, separation anxiety, fears and obsessive-compulsive behaviours.
How does Bark Busters address severe behaviour issues?
We always approach severe issues by talking with YOU first, and making an assessment of who the dog is, what their temperament and history is, and then determining the correct approach. There is no one-size-fits-all solution, as all dogs and situations have different needs
Do you work with my vet’s recommendations too?
Absolutely. We value partnering with your trusted medical professional to find the best solution for your dog to live a happier life.
How does in-home training help with severe behaviour issues?
Your dog can always learn better in the environment where they live. A classroom experience often does not reveal the same behaviours, or can aggravate your dog exponentially.
Can Bark Busters help with aggressive dogs?
Absolutely! We worked with thousands of aggression cases, and continue to every day! We have helped many cases that were previously thought of as hopeless.
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