About Bark Busters Home Dog Training The Villages & Wildwood

In-home training in The Villages

Bark Busters Home Dog Training The Villages & Wildwood brings in-home dog training to owners in The Villages and Wildwood. The local trainers are Annette, Casey and Haley Heathman, a mother, son and daughter team who describe themselves as lifelong dog owners and certified dog trainers. Their own start came with a Dalmatian named Georgia who had turned into "a little diva who ruled the house."

Approach

Training happens in the client's home, on the owner's schedule, with a tailored plan for puppies and older dogs. The team teaches owners to lead and communicate clearly with their dog, using methods built on respect, leadership and trust rather than bribes or punishment, and describes its techniques as positive and non-physical. With the Gold Service, the local trainer stays available by phone for the life of the dog.

Issues addressed

The list includes aggression, barking, biting, chewing, destruction, digging, housebreaking, jumping, leash pulling, marking, new baby preparation, running away, separation anxiety and tension between dogs in the same house.

What owners say

One client wrote of Casey: "We made significant improvements using his techniques in just one session."

What to ask

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