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Bark Busters In Home Dog Training Boston North

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Looking for a trusted, results-driven dog trainer in Essex County or the Greater Boston area? We specialize in customized, in-home dog training that focuses on psychology, communication, and the relationship between you and your dog — not fear, force, or food bribes. Our training is 100% personalized to your dog’s temperament, environment, and lifestyle. We work with puppies, adult dogs, and challenging behavior cases including reactivity, anxiety, leash pulling, jumping, barking, resource guarding, and lack of respect or listening. Unlike traditional obedience programs, we do not use shock collars, prong collars, or treat-based bribery. Instead, we teach dogs how to calmly follow direction through clear communication, leadership, structure, and trust — so your dog listens because they understand, not because they’re being paid. What Sets Us Apart: ✔ In-home, real-life training (not a one-size-fits-all class) ✔ Relationship-based & psychology-driven methods ✔ No shock, prong, fear, or force ✔ Not treat-dependent — real obedience that lasts ✔ Support beyond sessions — we train you too ✔ Ideal for anxious, reactive, stubborn, or high-drive dogs We proudly serve Essex County, North Shore MA, and the Greater Boston area, helping families create calm, balanced dogs and peaceful homes. If you’re ready for real behavior change, not quick fixes, we’d love to help you and your dog build a better life together. 📍 Serving Essex County & Greater Boston 🐶 In-Home Dog Training | Behavior Modification | Puppy Training
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Sun9:00 am - 9:00 pmMon9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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2023

Services offered
Dog training package
Dog size

Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs)

Small (16 - 25 lbs)

Medium (26 - 40 lbs)

Large (41 - 70 lbs)

Dog training type

Private lessons

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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and work quality.

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Past Customer

1 month ago

From Google

Kayla at Bark Busters is wonderful. During our first session, we talked through my goals for starting dog behavior training. She listened to each one and explained the why behind my dogs disruptive behaviors. We practiced some exercises together and I was pleasantly surprised at how well my dog took to these exercises. At the end of our first session, I felt hopeful and proud of my dog for responding so quickly to these simple exercises. I realized that my dog is eager to please us; he just needed us to communicate what we expected from him in a way he understands. Kayla has been extremely communicative and helpful throughout, even sending recommendations for better food and treat alternatives after our session. We are looking forward to the progress we hope our dog will have made at our first follow up in 3 weeks!
Bark Busters In Home Dog Training Boston North's reply
Taylor, thank you so much for the kind words and for taking the time to share! Your boy is so sweet and like you said is eager to please! Keep up the amazing work ☺️
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Past Customer

Nov 28, 2025

From Google

Kayla has helped give us more confidence and peace in handling our very reactive dog who has become increasingly difficult to handle over the years especially with strangers, which has put a strain our ability to have friends, family or even new dog walkers over our house. She is calm and kind with him as well as our other two dogs (who often act as instigators) and always responsive when issues or questions come up outside of training sessions. We have consulted with other trainers who either dont want to work with him or use e-collars and training methods we are uncomfortable with and have been very happy with the no frills, positive reinforcement type work that our big boy seems to react best to. Looking forward to seeing more progress with him and our other dogs over time with Kayla and Bark Busters!
Bark Busters In Home Dog Training Boston North's reply
Thank you so much Kristian for taking the time to share your experience with me so far! It’s been so fun to watch you and your pack learn and grow! Keep up the amazing work!
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Past Customer

Nov 21, 2025

From Google

Kayla knows her stuff and has helped us tremendously with being consistent and understanding how to train our dogs. We have 3 dogs and had just had a baby when we noticed one of our frenchies was showing some aggressive behavior towards her. After 1 month and 2 visits with Kayla, there has been a huge shift in his behavior and we are so much more comfortable with him being around. She will give you the tools and resources, you just have to implement. We are so grateful for her coming into our home and being there for us during this transition.
Bark Busters In Home Dog Training Boston North's reply
Thank you so much for trusting me Micaela with all of your babies! It’s been a pleasure working with you and your family and experiencing all of the positive changes. Keep up the incredible work!
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Past Customer

Nov 10, 2025

From Google

We are so happy with Bark Busters and especially our trainer Kayla! She has been so great. Full of information and techniques and very encouraging to both my husband and I and our dog. We have a Bernese who definitely struggled with certain behaviors and after just a couple of weeks we are already seeing an improvement in him. We couldnt believe it!! Kayla is wonderful, so knowledgeable and supportive. I highly recommend!!
Bark Busters In Home Dog Training Boston North's reply
Thank you so much Christine! It’s been an absolute joy working together and seeing all of the progress. Keep up the amazing work. I’m always here when you need me!
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Past Customer

Nov 7, 2025

From Google

Finally, training that really works!Bark Busters Home Dog Training Boston North is absolutely amazing! Kayla is incredibly knowledgeable about dog behavior and knows exactly how to help you and your dog communicate better. Shes patient, kind, and makes the training easy to understand and follow. The results have been fantastic our dogs behavior has improved so much! Kayla provides ongoing support and encouragement every step of the way, and its clear she truly cares about helping both dogs and their owners succeed. We cant recommend Bark Busters and Kayla enough!
Bark Busters In Home Dog Training Boston North's reply
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and kind review! It’s been a joy watching Fraley grow and seeing all of her progress! Keep up the amazing work!
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