Reverse Your Dog’s Bad Behavior
Any age, Any breed, Any issue
Dog-Friendly Training Methods That Work
Work with a Professional Dog Trainer in Pinellas County, FL
If your dog is showing behavioral issues, contact Sharon Kondash of Bark Busters™. As a professional dog trainer in Pinellas County, FL, Sharon has successfully helped countless dogs overcome unwanted behaviors. Using Bark Busters' gentle, no-punishment training methods, she helps owners build stronger, lasting bonds with their pets.
A Trusted Dog Training Company
Bark Busters provides customized dog training for all breeds and ages. Whether your dog is older or a puppy, it's never too late to correct unwanted behaviors or build good habits from the start. We offer training that builds trust and obedience, even outside the crate.
Our services also include socialization training to ensure your dog is well-behaved around people and other pets. We work in real-world settings like your home or yard, and with our proven methods, you'll often see improvements the same day.
Contact us today to schedule your consultation and start transforming your dog's behavior!
Our services also include socialization training to ensure your dog is well-behaved around people and other pets. We work in real-world settings like your home or yard, and with our proven methods, you'll often see improvements the same day.
Contact us today to schedule your consultation and start transforming your dog's behavior!
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Recommended by Veterinarians
Bark Busters is recommended by veterinarians more than any other company. You can have peace of mind knowing that your dog is in good hands.
Compared to Other Dog Training Companies, Bark Busters:
- Is Safer and Less Stressful Than Group Classes
- Addresses the Root Causes of Behavioral Issues
- Results in Better Trust, Bond, and Focus
- Relies on Teaching vs. Treats or Punishment
- Teaches You “the Language of the Dog”
- Results in Happy, Well-Balanced, Obedient Dogs vs. Nervous, Fearful, or Stubborn Dogs
A Better Way to a Better Dog
Our Dog Training Services Cover:
- Separation Anxiety
- Car Anxiety
- Aggression
- Socialization
- Listening/Obeying
- Loose Leash Walking
- Housebreaking
- Basic Obedience
- Advanced Obedience
- Behavior Modification
Stop Unwanted Behavior:
- Pulling
- Stubbornness
- Selective Listening
- Lunging
- Fighting
- Fearfulness
- Barking
- Chewing
- Nipping
- Destruction
- Attention-Demanding
- Jumping Up
- Protective Issues
- Guarding Food, Bowl, and Toys
- Cat Chasing
- Nervousness
- Stealing
- Counter Surfing
- Digging
- Nipping
- Biting
- Pulling
- Car Chasing
- Eating Rocks and Mulch
We Assist You with the Following:
- Focus
- Walking to Heel
- House Training
- Crate Training
- Preparing for the AKC Canine Good Citizen Test
- Coming When Called/Recall
- Cage-Free Training
- Potty Pad or Outdoor Potty Training
- Puppy Classes
- Commands:
- “Come”
- “Drop-it”
- “Leave it”
- “Down”
- “Sit”
- “Stay”
- “Heel”
- And More
Call (727) 369-6809 now to take the first step towards your best relationship with your dog.
Receive Unlimited Help
Our Life-of-the-Dog Guarantee means you get unlimited help. We automatically transfer this guarantee, so it stays with your dog even if you move or if your dog is temporarily or permanently re-housed.
Bark Busters is the only dog training company with national support and unlimited training help with a fixed upfront fee. We’ll return as many times as you need free of charge after the first private lesson with our Life-of-the-Dog Guarantee. But don’t be surprised if you get noticeable results on our first visit. We use effective training methods that let your dog learn quickly.
Bark Busters is the only dog training company with national support and unlimited training help with a fixed upfront fee. We’ll return as many times as you need free of charge after the first private lesson with our Life-of-the-Dog Guarantee. But don’t be surprised if you get noticeable results on our first visit. We use effective training methods that let your dog learn quickly.
Private and Convenient In-Home Dog Behavior Modification
We come to you, allowing you to avoid the hassle of driving to a group dog training class. Our easy-to-afford, private dog training lessons are preferable to group classes and are safer for all dogs and puppies. Dogs learn best at home, so you’ll get faster results.
During our in-home dog training lessons, we teach you how to immediately improve your dog’s behavior using friendly, proven methods. We also offer lifetime support.
During our in-home dog training lessons, we teach you how to immediately improve your dog’s behavior using friendly, proven methods. We also offer lifetime support.
Learn to Be Your Dog’s Own Dog Whisperer
Call (727) 369-6809 or click here to learn more.
We are best equipped to diagnose and treat the real cause of dog behavioral problems, so you’ll have a happy, relaxed, well-behaved dog who can be socialized easily.
We are best equipped to diagnose and treat the real cause of dog behavioral problems, so you’ll have a happy, relaxed, well-behaved dog who can be socialized easily.
Why Choose Bark Busters?
Flexible Training Schedules
We offer flexible training schedules for your convenience. You can request weekend, evening, or daytime training sessions.
Dog-Friendly Training Methods
We use positive, non-physical training methods proven to be effective. You may even see improvements after one session.
A Wide Scope
Our dog training services encompass many areas, including simple obedience training. We also teach owners how to avoid and resolve complex issues, such as:
- Nuisance Barking
- Aggression Near New Dogs or Near Strangers
- Overprotectiveness with Food, Toys, or You
- Pulling On Leash
- Nervousness
- Fear and nervousness
- Separation Anxiety
- Sibling Rivalry
- Destructive Behavior
- And More
Socialization at No Extra Cost
We help with socialization by introducing other dogs once your dog is ready. This is available at no extra charge.
Payment Plans
We offer payment plans, so you can easily make smaller payments over time.
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What to Ask When Choosing a Trainer
What Results Can You Expect So You Don’t Waste Time and Money?
At Bark Busters, we believe you shouldn’t have to pay for time if what you want are results. Don’t get stuck paying by the lesson or hour.
Most other methods yield slow results. Bark Busters offers unlimited dog training lessons because you should get all the help you need at an affordable, upfront cost. Our trainers give unlimited help for any dog behavior because we know how to address the root of the issues in the first session.
We include same-day Q&A follow-up support for quick answers when you need them. Your local Bark Busters certified dog trainer/behaviorist will be there for you.
Most other methods yield slow results. Bark Busters offers unlimited dog training lessons because you should get all the help you need at an affordable, upfront cost. Our trainers give unlimited help for any dog behavior because we know how to address the root of the issues in the first session.
We include same-day Q&A follow-up support for quick answers when you need them. Your local Bark Busters certified dog trainer/behaviorist will be there for you.
What Do You Teach?
Our training advice and drills are all tailored to your dog and your specific objectives, not the objectives of a class instructor or others in a group setting. We help with any dog behavior.
We include careful, controlled off-site socialization with other dogs when needed. This is important so your puppy doesn’t become fearful by socializing in the wrong (overwhelming) way or if your dog was not properly socialized as a puppy. We can help if your dog has become aggressive with dogs or people for any reason.
We include careful, controlled off-site socialization with other dogs when needed. This is important so your puppy doesn’t become fearful by socializing in the wrong (overwhelming) way or if your dog was not properly socialized as a puppy. We can help if your dog has become aggressive with dogs or people for any reason.
How Long Does It Take?
Our clients are consistently amazed at how quickly their dogs learn. If you are thinking months, think days or hours.
Dog training always happens faster when you “speak dog” and address the root of issues. As soon as you learn to speak dog, your dog will be more focused and compliant, not to mention relieved that you’ve learned to reduce their stress.
There’s no financial gamble with Bark Busters because you get unlimited help. We’ll provide dog training lessons as long as your dog needs them.
Dog training always happens faster when you “speak dog” and address the root of issues. As soon as you learn to speak dog, your dog will be more focused and compliant, not to mention relieved that you’ve learned to reduce their stress.
There’s no financial gamble with Bark Busters because you get unlimited help. We’ll provide dog training lessons as long as your dog needs them.
Why Choose In-Home Training?
Training at home is a must because dogs need to learn many things, including:
- How to View You as the Trusted Leader
- How to Greet People Politely at the Door
- The Rules of the House
- Obedience with Visitors, Other Pets or Children
- Stop Barking at Noises
- Boundaries
- How to Focus at the Onset of a Walk
- Relaxing in or out of the Crate
- What Not to Chew
- Stay off Counters & out of Trash
- Housebreaking / Marking
- Stay Calm on Leash
Private, in-home dog training is accomplished much faster when you teach it where it happens - not at a training facility. Dogs are geographical thinkers, applying rules to where they learn them. Your home, yard, and neighborhood are where your dog's real issues occur. Private, in-home training allows us to set the scene to teach important everyday behaviors.
We teach dogs to listen at home in the first session. We also include personal coaching off-site and around other dogs and people. Depending on your goals, outdoor work can happen on the first day we visit. We quickly add real-world distractions in real-world settings.
What Is the Training Methodology?
Positive Only?
Your dog needs lots of guidance and praise for good behavior. However, praising good behaviors doesn’t always teach dogs what not to do. Many dog trainers rely on treats alone and never communicate which behaviors are to be discouraged.
Never hit or physically threaten your dog. Don’t rub his nose in a mess or grab your dog out of frustration. Instead, learn to communicate simple disapproval without becoming physical or threatening. Dogs naturally respect clear signs of their pack leader’s disapproval.
You don’t have to yell at your dog. Bark Busters teaches how to effectively and quickly discourage unwanted behaviors using body language, sound, and timing, which all dogs already understand. Communicate; don’t punish.
We also teach canine leadership, which dogs crave. Our drills always leave your dog feeling confident and happy that he has chosen the right path while improving the dog/owner bond.
Never hit or physically threaten your dog. Don’t rub his nose in a mess or grab your dog out of frustration. Instead, learn to communicate simple disapproval without becoming physical or threatening. Dogs naturally respect clear signs of their pack leader’s disapproval.
You don’t have to yell at your dog. Bark Busters teaches how to effectively and quickly discourage unwanted behaviors using body language, sound, and timing, which all dogs already understand. Communicate; don’t punish.
We also teach canine leadership, which dogs crave. Our drills always leave your dog feeling confident and happy that he has chosen the right path while improving the dog/owner bond.
Too Harsh?
Many other training companies employ harsh or confusing methods. They may reduce certain behaviors, but most of those methods stress your dog as well as diminish your bond and your dog’s trust. This is especially true of board-and-train programs and e-collar/shock-collar programs.
This can lead to other unwanted behaviors, such as long-lasting nervousness, mistrust of strangers and other dogs, not coming when called, and aggression. Domination is not the answer. Trusted leadership is. Dogs naturally focus on owners who know how to show true canine leadership, so there is no need for your dog to fear you.
Let Bark Busters teach you canine leadership and communication so your puppy or dog will behave and still trust you. Don’t use collars, such as shock collars and bark collars, because they don’t resolve the root cause of the issues and often result in more problems, even when they seem to work at the moment.
This can lead to other unwanted behaviors, such as long-lasting nervousness, mistrust of strangers and other dogs, not coming when called, and aggression. Domination is not the answer. Trusted leadership is. Dogs naturally focus on owners who know how to show true canine leadership, so there is no need for your dog to fear you.
Let Bark Busters teach you canine leadership and communication so your puppy or dog will behave and still trust you. Don’t use collars, such as shock collars and bark collars, because they don’t resolve the root cause of the issues and often result in more problems, even when they seem to work at the moment.
What Is the Root Cause of the Behavior Problems?
Consider whether the training methods address the root cause of the issues or whether it just distracts or covers up the underlying cause of the behavior. Dogs do what they think is best or needed at the moment. Learn from us on how to teach your dog that his trusted leader knows best.
Bark Busters trainers are certified behavioral therapists who can identify the root causes of dog obedience or behavior issues. Repetitive conditioning alone only covers up problems and won’t hold up when you need it most. We’ll teach you to communicate using clear canine body language dogs already naturally understand.
Bark Busters trainers are certified behavioral therapists who can identify the root causes of dog obedience or behavior issues. Repetitive conditioning alone only covers up problems and won’t hold up when you need it most. We’ll teach you to communicate using clear canine body language dogs already naturally understand.
You’ll also gain the knowledge needed for future success with countless behaviors, such as:
- Obedience
- Housebreaking
- Socialization
- Walking with a Slack Leash
- Stopping Chewing or Stealing
- Barking
Our dog training services also help resolve the most complex dog behaviors, such as:
- Separation Anxiety
- Aggression / Reactivity
- Fighting with Other Pets