Bark Busters Home Dog Training Westchester

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As 2018 U.S. Trainer of the Year with a passion for dogs, I live for helping your dog become a relaxed, well-mannered companion that you can enjoy for many years. I can help with ANY behavioral issue from typical puppy training and housebreaking to resolving serious issues like aggression, separation anxiety, and sibling rivalry. I will teach you how to communicate your dog in a way that your dog instinctively understands and will respond to, all using body language and voice tones. No treats or clickers. No e-/shock/choke/prong collars or other harsh/physical methods. EVER. Just natural, simple, and very effective canine communication. I will work with you until you and your dog are in a happy place, and then you'll have me on call for the rest of your dog's life should you ever need my help again for any reason. Visit my Bark Busters Westchester website or find me on Yelp, Google, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram for more information!

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1 employee

9 years in business

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Customers rated this pro highly for value, punctuality, and professionalism.

Exceptional 5.0

28 reviews

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Thumbtack Customer

Oct 3, 2016

From Facebook

I can not recommend Nicole Martel highly enough. We had Nash for almost a year and went through many trainers and were not making any headway. We were told and understood all the "rules" but it was way too overwhelming. Then Nicole came in like a little pet detective and spent time with us and really got to the root of what was happening and what needed to be done. She broke it down very basically so we had a routine we could manage. And almost best of all, she stayed with us. When I emailed with updates, she would cheer us on for the good stuff, give us other options for the areas we were still having trouble with. I will be forever grateful to her for all her help. She was born for this job!!!!

Thumbtack Customer

Oct 11, 2016

From Facebook

Although I work with dogs and have years of experience,my own "pack" of 3 females was out of control. They had taken over the couches, barked nonstop at gardeners in the neighborhood, visitors and even my family when we went in our swimming pool! Out of desperation I googled Bark Busters. Nicole Martel responded to my email within hours. We set a date, which was yesterday afternoon. As she walked up to my front door, I thought there was no way this small, attractive woman could gain control of three 62 pound dogs ( two pit mixes and one hound mix), all rescues. Nicole quickly observed their barking craziness and told us the plan. We sat and discussed the situation. Nicole's presentation was concise and well delivered. We learned a great deal about nutrition and behavior. Then it was time to begin training exercises! Each dog went through the exercises as we practiced and learned. It was phenomenal to see our dogs responding so quickly. We made a commitment to work with them 1-3 times daily on the issues that affect our daily life: doorbells, gardeners, strangers and other dogs walking past our house, crating and uncrating, exiting and entering the house and bedtime!! All 3 dogs stayed on their own beds last night with just one correction! I feel like I have control. It will be a few weeks of hard work to solidify the new behaviors - we are thrilled that Nicole was our trainer. We recommend her!!

Thumbtack Customer

Oct 17, 2016

From Facebook

Daisy was three months old when we got her from a rescue. She jumped, nipped, looked for attention from everyone on walks, which made them difficult. She would also whine in her crate when alone and bark endlessly. We taught her many commands, so we had difficulty understanding why she didn't listen to us being she was so smart and clearly understood what we asked of her. She also had a food aggression issue developing rather quickly and that was when we decided to get a trainer!Nicole called me to discuss training Daisy and as she asked questions bells were going off in my head. It was clear she understood what was happening and so we gave Nicole and Bark Busters a try. She also had a holistic approach which we liked.After the first visit we felt really good, we had tools we could use. It didn't take long for Daisy to listen to us. We learned how to walk her and she no longer pulls but walks next to us. They have a great collar that we love to use. She no longer tries to stop every person on the street for attention. We even walked by the train station while people were getting off the train and she stayed with me in a field of people and didn't stop once, I was so happy!Nicole also helped us with her crate training, since the first visit she no longer cries or barks but sits quietly in her crate. She sits at all doors before going out or in and waits to be told she can come. She is doing well potty training now as well. She is much calmer and more content and we enjoy her so much more now.When I feel something is ff or going on or not working as I think it should, I send Nicole an email with my questions and she always responds quickly and with great information and or reminders which we sometimes do need. She is great we have learned so much, I highly recommend her.

Thumbtack Customer

Jan 7, 2017

From Facebook

Bark busters saved our pack! We were actively looking for a home for our dog since it wasn't working with him and our infant. Our dog had begun to snap at our son. We decided to contact Nicole from bark busters as a final effort because we owed it to our furchild. Well she came in and seriously changed our lives ! I am no longer scared to have my dog and son in the same room, they are getting along great. She helped us learn our place as pack leader and relieved my dogs anxiety. He was assuming the pack leader role since we weren't, and becoming more anxious by the day being the leader. She also worked with us with other lingering issues I.e whining, barking at the door, walking on the leash, walking through doors etc. I have and would recommend bark busters to anyone with any type of dog issue ! They are truly amazing at what they do !!!!

Thumbtack Customer

May 13, 2017

From Facebook

I honestly don't know where to begin. We met Nicole today and I can't begin to explain how much our family loves her already, including Lil . I've been patiently awaiting this first session and everyday that our puppy wouldn't follow commands or not go on his wee wee pad my go to line was "the trainer will be here in 2 weeks, next week, tomorrow" and I secretly prayed that she was going to be able to help us. Bear is 4.5 months old. He's a good dog, very lovable and super cute which makes it difficult to stay mad at him when he misbehaves. Nicole worked with us for almost 3 hours. She was so patient and understanding and really took her time explaining to us in great detail until she was certain we were fully understanding everything she was trying to get across. She's so knowledgeable and gave us such wonderful directions as to whatever concerns we had and how they could be rectified. After we sat and talked it was time to actually start working with Bear and I have to say the results that we saw in such a short period of time took my breath away. We knew he was very smart but my fear was that he was too smart for his own good, as well as ours but after a few exercises that she explained to us he was actually following our orders. We worked on quite a few different things today. Our biggest concerns were the potty training and the nipping. Although we have a lot of work to do with him being that he's so young we know that the tools that she gave us to work with are definitely going to pay off. I believe if we consistently stick to the guidelines that she has set forth for us we're gonna have terrific results. Everything was like second nature to her when she was working with him. I jokingly asked her several times to move in with us! Lol. Maybe not completely joking. She is just wonderful and I can't wait for our next session. If you have any puppy or dog issues do not look any further. Nicole should be your only call!!

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I charge a flat fee that covers all your training needs for the LIFE of your dog. Throughout the year, I may offer discounts for different occasions.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
To keep everyone safe in this time of COVID-19, rather than spending 3 hours at close range inside a client's home, I am dividing my initial session into 2 parts: Part 1 is conducted via Zoom and will get you up and running and communicating with your dog so that you can start to see some immediate results. Part 2 is conducted in-person at your location 10 to 14 days later but outside (using social distancing and masks to ensure that we all remain at low risk). I will give you homework to work on in both sessions, and from there, you will contact me when you need additional follow up sessions, which can either be at your location or via Zoom (based on your preference and needs). We will have as many sessions as we need to in order to get your dog to a good place, and then you have me on call for the rest of your dog's life in case anything else comes up or you need a refresher.
What types of customers have you worked with?
I work with all ages, breeds, sizes, and issues... From typical dog issues like jumping, pulling on the leash, and biting... to serious adult dog aggression, sibling rivalry, and separation anxiety... to puppy misbehaviors like nipping and stealing and chewing... and setting the foundation for housebreaking and crate training. I even help senior dogs who are having issues with blindness or deafness.

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