FirstBarkJohn and Diane the dynamic duo! They have not only worked with Hogan, they worked with me. They taught me about his behaviors and reactions in different environments and the proper corrections; they gave me the confidence I was missing. I would highly recommend them for any training needs you have.
Bark Busters Lake Norman
Huntersville, North Carolina
About Bark Busters Lake Norman
Bark Busters is the worldwide leader of in-home dog training, helping over 1 million families and their dogs around the globe since 1989. Bark Busters’ nurturing, dog-friendly approach teaches pet parents the same natural communication methods that dogs understand instinctively – all in your home. We help resolve the most challenging behaviors such as aggression, leash pulling, sibling rivalry, separation anxiety, as well as barking, jumping, and whining. We also teach you how to introduce good habits to your puppy and general dog obedience training. We have decades of experience tackling dog training issues large and small. Any Breed. Any Age. Any Issue. We help families live happier lives together with their dogs.
Training & services
Training goals
- Behavior consultation
- Crate training
- Leash training
- Obedience training
- Puppy training
Behavior support
- Aggression training
- Barking
- Jumping up
- Separation anxiety
How training happens
- In-home training
- Owner coaching Customer-reported
Dog age
- Puppies
Support between sessions
- Refresher training
Additional services
- Dog walking
Other listed services
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- Additional Training
- Anxiety Dog Training
- Behavior Therapy
- Canine Behavioral Therapists
- Challenging Behaviors
- Family Training
- Loose Lead Walking
- Personalized Training
- Rescue & Shelter
- Shock Collar
- Toilet Training
- Training Lessons
- Training Support
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Customer reviews
Google listing4.8
127 Google reviews
Mentioned in reviews
- Dog behavior 16
- Knowledgeable trainers 12
- Effective training 9
- Behavior correction 7
- Kind trainers 5
- Leash reactivity 5
All 10 topics
- Dog communication 3
- Cat and dog integration 2
- Gentle training methods 2
- Nutrition advice 2
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Diane and John are miracle workers! We have 2 goldens and they are quite the handful at times. Diane and John have taught us so much about dog behavior that helps you understand why dogs do things certain ways so that you can correct their behavior. They teach you corrections tha…Read full reviewClose full review
Diane and John are miracle workers! We have 2 goldens and they are quite the handful at times. Diane and John have taught us so much about dog behavior that helps you understand why dogs do things certain ways so that you can correct their behavior. They teach you corrections that are effective and beyond helpful. I love that they come to your home so that they can see your dog in their own environment. If I could give 10 stars, I would!
John and Diane are a fantastic team. We are only a few weeks into training with our puppy, but with their methods we are already off to a great start. Having them as a part of our team gives us confidence!
We had issues with our Dachshund rescue. He was resource guarding me against my husband. Also lots of barking and would not let others pet him. After ONE visit with Diane and John he is a different dog. They were able to show us how to correct his unwanted behaviors. He is now a happy more relaxed dog! We are thrilled with his progress!
Our trainers (Diane and John) were amazing and so understanding with both of our dogs and with us as well! They took the time to explain every bit of the reason behind the training techniques and the behaviors of dogs in general to help us understand how to communicate with our d…Read full reviewClose full review
Our trainers (Diane and John) were amazing and so understanding with both of our dogs and with us as well! They took the time to explain every bit of the reason behind the training techniques and the behaviors of dogs in general to help us understand how to communicate with our dogs. One of the dogs was very timid during the first meeting and they took things slower with her and never tried to push her too far. Every session was tailored to address the specific issues we cited in our initial call to Bark Busters and every technique they taught us started showing noticeable changes sometimes as quickly as one day after practicing it with the dogs. None of the training involved anything pain or treat related (no shock collar, treat training, etc) which we appreciated too! They just teach you how to communicate with your dog so that they understand what you want from them. Diane and John are absolutely amazing and thoughtful individuals and I would recommend them and Bark Busters to anyone!
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