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Bark Busters Home Dog Training

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Specific behaviors to address

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About
We do not charge by the hour or have a package with a set number of lessons for you to learn to train your dog. Our training comes with a support guarantee. The Bark Busters guarantee, whether for one year or for the life of the dog, means we'll continue to work with you to help your dog become the companion you want him to be.  Bark Busters uses methods that are not treat based or physical. The owner learns to communicate with their dog is a way that the dog instinctively understands. This leads to a greater bond between the dog and the owner. Most behavioral issues are the result of a lack of understanding and communication. As a result, both the dog and owner are frustrated and confused by the other. It is a wonderful feeling to be able to help owners and dogs become happier together!
Overview

Hired 55 times

Serves Thurmont, MD

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2 employees

46 years in business

Business hours

Sun8:00 am - 8:00 pmMon8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Credit card, and Square cash app.

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2019

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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Projects and media
Reviews

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

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Charlene L.

Dec 6, 2024

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I’m so grateful for Bark Busters with helping me get my dog trained as a service dog. The technique is really affective and I’m looking forward to more sessions to make our final goals.

Details: 10 years or older • Medium (26 - 40 lbs) • I'm flexible • Therapy or service dog training • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Dog Training
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Megan D.

Jan 11, 2014

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We've had two sessions with Maxine (an initial 3 hour visit and an hour long follow up visit) and couldn't be happier. We took in a 3 year old lab/beagle mix named Hamish about two months ago and needed some help with basic obedience training and also some specific problems: nuisance barking, pulling on the leash, and some occasional guarding behavior. After just one session, we were able to communicate much more effectively with Hamish and his problem behaviors lessened. And the extra guidance we got at our follow up session today has already proven extremely useful. Hamish used to bark and bark at passersby and not heed any of our efforts to quiet him. Now he barks less frequently and when he does we're able to get his attention and he stops. His recall has also improved dramatically. Overall, he's also much calmer - it's obvious he feels more comfortable now that he understands our respective roles and what's expected of him. We feel fully supported by Maxine and highly recommend her services.
Dog Training
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Twyla P.

May 8, 2020

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Maxine did a great job in assessing the issues I wanted to address and I saw positive results after our first virtual session due to COVID-19 restrictions. Anxious to see the results of future sessions.

Details: 0 - 6 months old • Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs) • Private lessons • Puppy training • Leash pulling • House training • Biting • Chewing • My home, venue, etc.

Dog Training
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Jamie M.

May 9, 2017

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Dog Training
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Samantha R.

Sep 17, 2017

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Dog Training
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Maxine Medaglia

FAQs

  • What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?

    Our pricing is based on the number of dogs to be trained, the length of support desired by the client, and sometimes on the specific outcomes requested (for example, helping train a service dog is a more intensive training than helping with a naughty pet).

  • What types of customers have you worked with?

    Helping families eliminate problem behaviors their dogs exhibit. These include excessive barking, pulling on leash when walking, and not responding to commands.

  • What questions should customers think through before talking to professionals about their project?

    My goal is to help you learn how to train your dog to be the companion you're hoping for.

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