About Bark Busters Home Dog Training Detroit Northern Suburbs

Who runs it

Evan Richter, a franchise owner working the north Detroit suburbs. "Welcome. I am Evan Richter, your Bark Busters Dog Trainer and Dog Behavioral Therapist in the North Detroit suburbs. Dogs have been an important part of my life for as long as I can remember. I have never lived in a home without a dog. In fact, I currently have an English Labrador Retriever named Arlo. Arlo is a working retriever and we train regularly in and out of the water, performing at a high level."

Where the interest came from: "My interest in training came from my family. My Aunt and Grandparents own and show AKC Champion Rottweilers and AKC Champion Irish Terriers. I also grew up with Mini Dachshunds and an Australian Cattle Dog, so I spent a lot of time around serious dog fanciers and I learned a lot from them. In fact, this is what inspired me to become a Bark Busters franchise owner."

How it is set up

Everything happens at the client's house. "Serving Oakland Township, Macomb Township, Shelby Township, Rochester, Rochester Hills, and Detroit's northern suburbs, Evan comes directly to your home to address the issues that matter most, from aggression and leash reactivity to separation anxiety, door manners, and puppy training. No group classes. No sending your dog away. Just practical guidance and personalized training where your dog's behavior happens every day." The reasoning is stated: "There is no better place to train than in the home where most behavioral issues occur."

Method

Framed as translation: "At Bark Busters, we clear up the miscommunication between dogs and humans, which is at the root of many dog behavioral issues, by teaching everyone to speak the same language – dog! Through Bark Busters dog training methods, I can help you to improve your dog's behavior so that you can live in harmony. I partner with and teach dog owners to turn around even the most difficult challenges with their dog's behavior using natural and positive training methods."

Where the hard cases sit

He says this twice, and it is the most specific thing on the page about what he takes: "Sometimes I am the dog's last chance to stay with their family due to their behavioral issues," and "Sometimes I am the dog's last chance to stay with their family especially in situations where aggression is the main concern. I also consistently handle an array of issues like, separation anxiety, leash reactivity, door manners and more."

The published issue list

"Aggression, Adjusting to New Home, Barking, Biting, Chewing, Destruction, Digging, Focus & Listening, Housebreaking, Improving Confidence, Jumping, Leash Pulling, Marking/Peeing, New Baby Preparation, Obsessiveness, Respecting Other Pets, Running Away, Separation Anxiety, Sibling Rivalry – in House Tensions/ Fights."

The guarantee

A company-wide term, stated on the page: the "Life of Dog Support Guarantee." A client describes using it: "The best part is Bark Busters offers a Life of Dog guarantee of support so if I need help in the future with my dogs he will be here to help me."

What clients describe

Results reported after one visit recur. "Our instructor came last night and today my dog acts like the weight of the world has been lifted from him." "After just one lesson with Evan, the difference is already amazing! He gave us some very valuable tools and ways to help calm down our pups for a more peaceful home life." A separation-anxiety client: "He first explained why the separation anxiety was occurring and then gave me the knowledge and tools to work towards solving the problem." And an owner close to rehoming: "We were at the point where we were ready to find a new home for Gus… Evan showed up for the first time and my wife and I were trying to hold tears back when we saw how quickly Gus' behavior could change for the better." Reviews come from across the area, including Clinton Township, Sterling Heights, Troy, Roseville, Utica, Washington and New Baltimore.

Where it works

"Trusted Dog Training in North Detroit, Oakland & Macomb Counties. Bark Busters North Detroit helps families throughout Oakland and Macomb counties improve their dogs' behavior through personalized, in-home training."

Before you book

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