About Bark Busters Home Dog Training Katy, Richmond, Fulshear, Sugar Land & Hockley

In-home training around Richmond

Bark Busters Home Dog Training is a franchise run locally by Pat and Sheryl Conn, who teach in owners' homes across Richmond, Katy, Fulshear, Hockley, Sugar Land, Missouri City and nearby areas. They describe themselves as dog trainers and dog behavioral therapists and say that since 2005 they have taught over 3,000 families the Bark Busters techniques.

Method

Pat and Sheryl describe non-physical voice control techniques based on the leadership and communication methods dogs use with each other, with no reliance on bribes or punishment and a focus on respect, leadership and trust. Owners learn to lead and communicate clearly with their dog, and each family gets a tailored training plan.

What they work on

Sessions cover puppy training and behavior problems including aggression, barking, biting, chewing, digging, housebreaking, jumping, leash pulling, marking, running away, separation anxiety and tension between dogs in the same house. The couple says two of their own dogs, which had fought for over six years, could coexist after three hours of training. Their Gold Service promises ongoing support for the life of the dog at no additional cost.

What owners say

One client wrote that after a single session her Yorkie stopped barking at the TV, and that "My trainer Pat was clear with directions."

What to ask

Ask how many sessions a typical program includes and how pricing works.