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Bark Busters Lake Norman

Huntersville, North Carolina

4.8/5· 127 Google reviews

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

View 13 additional details
  • 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 listing
4.8
out of 5127 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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100 collected reviews

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Tina Vo
1/5

DO NOT HIRE THEM!! Their solution to “training” your dog is to spray with a dollar store water spray bottle at your dog, use THEIR specific harness, and use a low pitch growl in your voice. Then they scold you when you can’t go any lower in your vocal pitch. “Is that really the lowest you can go?” Can’t believe I paid stupid $995 for their bogus “lifetime” package in 2022. A scam.

Asish Andhavarapu
5/5
Our dog has been having leash reactivity issues for quite some time. Diane and John helped us understand the deeper issues leading to the reactivity and gave us some great strategies to reduce this reactivity. It's been much easier to go on walks now and enjoy our time as a famil…Read full reviewClose full review

Our dog has been having leash reactivity issues for quite some time. Diane and John helped us understand the deeper issues leading to the reactivity and gave us some great strategies to reduce this reactivity. It's been much easier to go on walks now and enjoy our time as a family instead of worrying about situations that could lead to the reactivity. They've been so patient and helpful and we really appreciate their time and effort!

Charlene Day Collier
5/5
Our family had thought we had no other options after three trainers , a behaviorist & drugs for our absolutely precious 18 month old who had a host of issues! Resource, guarding, unpredictable, biting, inability to be around people. We were let down by trainers who believe throwi…Read full reviewClose full review

Our family had thought we had no other options after three trainers , a behaviorist & drugs for our absolutely precious 18 month old who had a host of issues! Resource, guarding, unpredictable, biting, inability to be around people. We were let down by trainers who believe throwing treats at every behavior or accomplishment, which Was not working and we did not believe in the method. We refused to give up on her because she is an amazingly smart and great dog when these issues are in front of us! Our breeder Charlotte dog club had recommended Bark busters after an extended phone call with Diane. I knew there was hope.! After our first three hour meeting and some corrections, this dog is well on her way to becoming the dog, we knew she always was! It has been a remarkable transformation just after our first meeting and almost 2 weeks in❤️ We have also reached out to Diane and she has reached out to us. We love Diane and John and we know that this Is life-changing for our precious dog and our family we are forever grateful and looking forward to more work! And she is looking forward to feeling better and being the best dog she can be

Michael Neilsen
5/5
We started working with Bark Busters of Lake Norman for our 2 5 year old Pit Bulls a few weeks ago who have been leash pullers and barkers. After just the first visit we have seen an incredible even unbelievable positive turn around in our dogs behavior. Walks are such a pleasu…Read full reviewClose full review

We started working with Bark Busters of Lake Norman for our 2 5 year old Pit Bulls a few weeks ago who have been leash pullers and barkers. After just the first visit we have seen an incredible even unbelievable positive turn around in our dogs behavior. Walks are such a pleasure now. From the beginning and every time we have a question Diane and John are immediately responsive to our questions and needs. I can’t recommend them highly enough and would be remiss to not also mention how affordable this training is given the fast results and ongoing help that is received.

Tiffany C
5/5
John and Diane are wonderful. I had called a few other trainers in the area and felt very discouraged when the calls ended. After speaking with Diane, I knew I had found the perfect trainers and program for our family. They are so kind and loving with my pup. They are also very p…Read full reviewClose full review

John and Diane are wonderful. I had called a few other trainers in the area and felt very discouraged when the calls ended. After speaking with Diane, I knew I had found the perfect trainers and program for our family. They are so kind and loving with my pup. They are also very patient with my husband and I as well as with my 2 kids. The training techniques are a family affair and fun. My dog is like a different dog after only a couple of sessions and might I add, this is all through POSITIVE reinforcement. No shock collars or pinch collars. If you’re looking for wonderful trainers (and people), look no further!!

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