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For My Coby · 08-18-2007, 07:40 PM

My hubby and I went to the store today and saw this van with a ton of colorful graphics promoting Barkbusters (an Austrailian based in home dog training system). The van was so "memorable" that I came home and looked it up. The do have trainers in my area, so I wondered if anyone had ever heard of them before??? www.barkbusters.com

We're going to enroll Coby in puppy kindergarten, and I was going to start getting recommendations. Their video sounds like it's somewhat in the vein of Cesar Milan type philosophy. They don't list their prices, but the training comes with a LIFETIME GUARANTEE.

The web site also has a quiz on rating your dog A-F. My older one is great but because he is getting more snarly, he got a C. And because Coby is still an over-excited puppy, he got a C also. I don't wanna have "average" dogs - lol

Graleyne · 08-18-2007, 07:48 PM

I have never heard of them, but I took the quiz. Susanah got a D.

It was better than I expected. I was expecting an F- or worse.

I guess she could use some puppy kindergarten too.

For My Coby · 08-18-2007, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Graleyne

I have never heard of them, but I took the quiz. Susanah got a D.

It was better than I expected. I was expecting an F- or worse.

I guess she could use some puppy kindergarten too.

Ahhh, thank you Susanah!! Makes me feel better.

There was an unruly yorkie in the promotional video.

Scruffles4Ever · 08-18-2007, 08:00 PM

I emailed them when I first got Scruffles and if I recall, they quoted me a price of $500 or $600.

For My Coby · 08-18-2007, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Scruffles4Ever

I emailed them when I first got Scruffles and if I recall, they quoted me a price of $500 or $600.

For the one session? Or for classes? I'm sure they would use their lifetime guarantee as leverage for that price. But it's pretty steep. Maybe I should let the boys get really out of control first to make it worth my money.

keri1973 · 08-18-2007, 08:02 PM

We got a C too

For My Coby · 08-18-2007, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by keri1973

We got a C too

Being "average" just stinks sometimes.

Scruffles4Ever · 08-18-2007, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by For My Coby

For the one session? Or for classes? I'm sure they would use their lifetime guarantee as leverage for that price. But it's pretty steep. Maybe I should let the boys get really out of control first to make it worth my money.

This quote was for lifetime sessions. Supposedly they'll come to your house as much as you need. I didn't enroll Scruffles because it was just too expensive for me at the time.

For My Coby · 08-18-2007, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Scruffles4Ever

This quote was for lifetime sessions. Supposedly they'll come to your house as much as you need. I didn't enroll Scruffles because it was just too expensive for me at the time.

Well, we'll have to see what my other options are before I pay that much. Luckily, I don't have any huge behavioral problems; more like just the normal ones. But I like the in-home idea as well as all the regression training forever.

Izzy Princess · 08-18-2007, 08:23 PM

Izzy scored a 50 which is a B but in my book more like a B-....hahahaha.....we just finished up Clicker training for puppies and now end of month going for Clicker II and then on to tricks and fun. My only challenge is with the potty training - and barking...but we'll work on that. I can't comment on the price....since I have nothing to compare it to but our first 6 week training session was $150 and then all others are 4 weeks at $95. If that helps.....

ImCKN · 08-18-2007, 08:27 PM

Both my girls got "C" and Harley got a "D". But I noticed that some of the things that they make a dog down for are things that we love about our Yorkies. We love that they ask us to play, bring us a toy. We allow our babies on the furniture. All I know is that we have trained our dogs, so I guess I get a C and D!!

keri1973 · 08-18-2007, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by For My Coby

Being "average" just stinks sometimes.

I know we want A+'s dangit!

For My Coby · 08-18-2007, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Izzy Princess

Izzy scored a 50 which is a B but in my book more like a B-....hahahaha.....we just finished up Clicker training for puppies and now end of month going for Clicker II and then on to tricks and fun. My only challenge is with the potty training - and barking...but we'll work on that. I can't comment on the price....since I have nothing to compare it to but our first 6 week training session was $150 and then all others are 4 weeks at $95. If that helps.....

A B? Shucks, Coby wants a B. But he hasn't been to puppy class yet, so hopefully we can raise that grade with a little homework! And Reggie's too old to give a hoot about grades. I think your puppy class prices are probably in line with what ours are here. So I think we'll try the traditionals first, but I'll keep Barkbusters as a resource for the furkids like Sylvan Learning Center is for skinkids if I need that!!

Galatea · 08-18-2007, 11:29 PM

I have an Australian friend with a boxer. She was having the worst time with her dog and called Bark Busters for a private consult. In two hours, the guy had the dog totally under control. They had to keep up with the things he taught them. She said that dog was going to a shelter if this didn't work. She swears by them. Says it was worth every penny.

Amy81 · 08-19-2007, 04:22 AM

Cody got a score of 48 which is a

B

Dogs in this category are typically wonderful family dogs with a few rough edges. This dog could easily move to the "A" grade with some training.

08-18-2007, 07:40 PM	#1
For My Coby Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,139	Has Anyone Heard Of BARKBUSTERS? My hubby and I went to the store today and saw this van with a ton of colorful graphics promoting Barkbusters (an Austrailian based in home dog training system). The van was so "memorable" that I came home and looked it up. The do have trainers in my area, so I wondered if anyone had ever heard of them before??? www.barkbusters.com We're going to enroll Coby in puppy kindergarten, and I was going to start getting recommendations. Their video sounds like it's somewhat in the vein of Cesar Milan type philosophy. They don't list their prices, but the training comes with a LIFETIME GUARANTEE. The web site also has a quiz on rating your dog A-F. My older one is great but because he is getting more snarly, he got a C. And because Coby is still an over-excited puppy, he got a C also. I don't wanna have "average" dogs - lol __________________ Diane, and my boys ..... Coby and Reggie !! Striving to be a YTPP - a YT Positive Poster! In Memory of My Beautiful Mother 7/22/28-8/27/08 Last edited by For My Coby; 08-18-2007 at 07:42 PM.

08-18-2007, 07:48 PM	#2
Graleyne Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 2,563	I have never heard of them, but I took the quiz. Susanah got a D. It was better than I expected. I was expecting an F- or worse. I guess she could use some puppy kindergarten too. __________________ Aerrica, and Norman RIP my sweet Poopanut

08-18-2007, 08:02 PM	#6
keri1973 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 629	We got a C too __________________ Kayli Camden Minnie , Milo , Harley and Shooter

08-18-2007, 08:23 PM	#10
Izzy Princess Therapy Dog Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 5,635 Blog Entries: 1	Izzy scored a 50 which is a B but in my book more like a B-....hahahaha.....we just finished up Clicker training for puppies and now end of month going for Clicker II and then on to tricks and fun. My only challenge is with the potty training - and barking...but we'll work on that. I can't comment on the price....since I have nothing to compare it to but our first 6 week training session was $150 and then all others are 4 weeks at $95. If that helps..... __________________ Cynd, Izzy (Yorkie) & Cosmo (Biewer)(Secwetary & Charter Membwer of the Dirty FurKids Cwub)-Jusz say NO ta bein' cwean!)proud member of the *CrAzYcLu*B! ~The PINK club~SRC

08-18-2007, 08:27 PM	#11
ImCKN Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New Port Richey, Florida Posts: 825	Both my girls got "C" and Harley got a "D". But I noticed that some of the things that they make a dog down for are things that we love about our Yorkies. We love that they ask us to play, bring us a toy. We allow our babies on the furniture. All I know is that we have trained our dogs, so I guess I get a C and D!! __________________ Charlene (Harley, Davie, Sonny, and Lexie's Mom) PLUS 8 beautiful puppies December 15, 2010 :

08-18-2007, 08:00 PM	#4
Scruffles4Ever No Longer a Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Monroe, NY Posts: 380	I emailed them when I first got Scruffles and if I recall, they quoted me a price of $500 or $600.

08-18-2007, 11:29 PM	#14
Galatea Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2007 Location: Fresno Posts: 193	I have an Australian friend with a boxer. She was having the worst time with her dog and called Bark Busters for a private consult. In two hours, the guy had the dog totally under control. They had to keep up with the things he taught them. She said that dog was going to a shelter if this didn't work. She swears by them. Says it was worth every penny.

08-19-2007, 04:22 AM	#15
Amy81 No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Palatka, Florida Posts: 6,523	Cody got a score of 48 which is a B Dogs in this category are typically wonderful family dogs with a few rough edges. This dog could easily move to the "A" grade with some training.