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 coachingCustomer-reported
Dog age
Puppies
Support between sessions
Refresher training
Additional services
Dog walking
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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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5/5I’m blown away by how effective this training strategy is for our 5 ye old reactive doodle. We’ve tried many other trainers and group classes without success. In less than 3 months our dog is barely reactive at all. We are so happy we found bark busters lake Norman! Also, pricing…Read full reviewClose full review
I’m blown away by how effective this training strategy is for our 5 ye old reactive doodle. We’ve tried many other trainers and group classes without success. In less than 3 months our dog is barely reactive at all. We are so happy we found bark busters lake Norman! Also, pricing is fantastic compared to other options. Scheduling is very flexible, even after work and weekends. John and Diane are very knowledgeable and kind.
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Kathleen Otto
5/5Diane and John are amazing! What a lovely couple! They are so kind, knowledgeable, and you can really tell they love what they do. Our family is so lucky and grateful to be working with them. Our beagle Jack’s training has come so far in the past couple of weeks. We love knowing …Read full reviewClose full review
Diane and John are amazing! What a lovely couple! They are so kind, knowledgeable, and you can really tell they love what they do. Our family is so lucky and grateful to be working with them. Our beagle Jack’s training has come so far in the past couple of weeks. We love knowing that Diane and John are only a phone call away whenever we need them. We are so excited to continue on our dog training journey with them by our side. 5 stars!!!! I would recommend them to any dog owner.
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Alyssa Schuchard
5/5
John and Diane helped us transition our new puppy back in 2021 and we are still reaping the benefits of his training. He is a pleasure to walk and such a well trained dog due to their expertise and patience with me being a new dog owner. We are forever grateful to both of them for helping our Harbie become such a beloved part of our family.
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Brock Zevan, Realtor; Life & Business Coach;
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I can't say enough good things about John and Diane! They are amazing, down-to-earth people who truly understand dogs. Their ability to explain dog behaviors and get into the mindset of a dog made training so much easier for me. They took the time to go into detail an…Read full reviewClose full review
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I can't say enough good things about John and Diane! They are amazing, down-to-earth people who truly understand dogs. Their ability to explain dog behaviors and get into the mindset of a dog made training so much easier for me. They took the time to go into detail and seamlessly translated that knowledge into practical dog training skills right then and there.
Not only did they provide excellent training, but they also helped me with everything from food and treats to toys and crate handling. The best part? They are my trainers for LIFE! Who does that? John and Diane do!
I’m also excited that when they come back, they’ll help train my kids with Leo!! I strongly recommend John and Diane with Bark Busters to anyone looking for effective and compassionate dog training! 🐾❤️
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Francesca Troast
5/5Life changing for 2 and 4 legged family. ❤️
I recently added a 3rd rescue puppy to our family. The other two are 6 and 2 years old. The addition of the puppy was bringing a lack of control, communication and all around chaos for the house. A neighbor who recently added a 3rd sug…Read full reviewClose full review
Life changing for 2 and 4 legged family. ❤️
I recently added a 3rd rescue puppy to our family. The other two are 6 and 2 years old. The addition of the puppy was bringing a lack of control, communication and all around chaos for the house. A neighbor who recently added a 3rd suggested we call Bark Busters. I cannot even express the validity of this referral. After the initial visit, we had immediate positive results and have learned skills that are gentle and loving as well as highly effective 🥰. I wish I knew John and Diane 22 years ago when we got our first dog. Lifetime skills that are transferable and worth every penny and minute. There’s peace among the pack and the humans. So grateful for their company. If more humans were able to employ this method, they could easily remove unwanted behaviors and enjoy their companions as they grow into a pack. Thank you all!
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