Hello, my name is Scott. I am the Bark Buster Dog Trainer for the Santa Clarita and Northern San Fernando Valleys.
By now, you have decided your dog needs some help and that group obedience classes just aren’t the ticket. Well, you are right. You see, most people who take their dog into an obedience class are looking to fix some behavior issues: jumping up, pulling on the leash, barking incessantly, escaping, digging, separation issues, aggression etc. Unfortunately, most ot these issues are not addressed in that type of environment.

Teaching your dog to sit won’t tell him or her that you are a good pack leader. And although he might respond to some commands, the behavior issues still exist.
Did you know that your dog probably doesn’t realize he’s misbehaving, or understand how frustrated you are with his actions? Often, a poorly behaving dog is doing his very best to fulfill her responsibilities as she understands them.
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