About Bark Busters of Louisville

About

Bark Busters Louisville has been "helping families across Kentucky and Southern Indiana transform their

dogs' behavior since 2006." It is run by Doug Rountree, a "certified Bark Busters Master Dog Trainer"

who "brings nearly 20 years of local experience to your home — along with additional credentials as an

AKC CGC Evaluator and IACP member." The business holds an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.

All training is in-home, and Doug explains why:

> "I provide in home dog training because this is where your dog can best focus, and where most of your

> dog's behavior problems occur. Importantly, I partner with you to train your dog. This means more

> efficient, effective, and longer-lasting outcomes for you and your dog. In fact, you will see results

> and improved dog behavior after our first lesson."

Method

> "I do not believe dog training requires treats, but that treats should be just a treat! Also, I do

> not use any physical punishment or tools that cause pain. I use positive, humane dog training methods

> – no shock collars or clicker training."

The approach is built on communication rather than equipment — teaching owners "how to properly

communicate with your dog, how to lead your dog to make better decisions, and allow your canine

companion to feel safe and happy in your home," using "body language and voice tones dogs

understand."

Training is backed by the network's Life of Dog Support Guarantee.

Services

– **Home Dog Training** — personalized in-home training "building lasting obedience, reducing stress,

and strengthening communication."

– **Separation Anxiety Training** — addressed at root: "Separation anxiety often comes from unclear

leadership or unmet needs."

– **Aggression Training** — "Dog aggression often stems from fear, uncertainty, or unclear boundaries,

not personality."

– **Puppy Training** — crate, potty and leash training, plus nipping, chewing and barking.

– **Excessive Barking** — corrected "from the root cause."

– **Severe Dog Behavior Issues** — aggression, separation anxiety and sibling rivalry.

Leash pulling, jumping and reactivity are also named on the page.

Service area

Louisville Metro and Southern Indiana. Reviewers on the site are located in Louisville, La Grange,

Prospect, Simpsonville, Crestwood and Fisherville in Kentucky, and Clarksville, Jeffersonville and New

Albany in Indiana.

A free in-home assessment is offered. Network phone 1-877-500-BARK (2275).