Bark Busters

Karen helped us with our new puppy several years ago. We need more dog training for another dog so naturally think of her. Just found out she no longer does dog training in the Bay Area. What a bummer.

Karen from Barkbusters is simply wonderful in every way. She has a way with dogs and the owners alike. I am a big believer in her system. Two years ago I found a rescue Golden Retriever named «Hank» and it was very hard. He was UN-​nuetered male and we had a lot of issues with passive dominance, etc to work through. Karen is patient and gives real life instructions for how to deal with problem behaviors. She genuinely cares about each dog and the family as a whole. I cannot recommend highly enough! Connie

Like many others, I was absolutely amazed at how well my hyper hypo Lulu responded to our lessons with Karen! She was like a new dog within minutes the very first visit, and has only continued to improve over the last couple of months. Bark Busters’ approach and techniques were exactly what I had researched but had no idea how to implement — and I extra appreciate that our training does not include any type of negative feedback for our dog — no yelling, no submission, no choke chains. We’ve simply learned to speak Lulu’s language and can effectively communicate that we are the boss. She LOVES her lessons, too! She gets super happy when it’s time to leash up and practice, but then focuses very well and continuously. We have even reached a point where Lulu is my running buddy without dragging me face-​planted to the pavement down the street.
I can’t recommend Bark Busters and Karen Schelleberg enough — my dog is a much happier creature — less stressed, better behaved, and happy. My husand and I are, as well!