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Elaine G.
Elaine G. | Brandon

I was so discouraged that I tried everything I knew & could not help my 5-1/2 month old chihuahua. I got him when he was 4-1/2 months old, & from what the vet & myself could tell, he was never ...

Brittan S.
Brittan S. | Wesley Chapel, Pasco

Joanne has been great to work with on our puppy training with our very energetic lab. Before working with her our 6 month old puppy jumped, still mouthed for attention and on his human siblings, ...

Heather B.
Heather B. | Brandon

We really enjoyed having Joanne work with us and our dog. She was very supportive and gave appropriate suggestions to help us encourage Macy to trust us and enjoy her new home. Our main concerns were ...

Geoffrey G.
Geoffrey G. | New Haven

Joanne was sweet and definitely knows her s*** . Very happy with service, and Joanne already made a difference few hours later...

Carrie M.
Carrie M. | Gibsonton, Hillsborough

Joanne has helped us so much! Loki is a 10 month old giant schnauzer with so much love and energy. We just needed help to focus his love and energy appropriately. Joanne has given us the tools to have...

Ninoska F.
Ninoska F. | Valrico, Hillsborough

I highly recommend Joanne Rice, she was a savior to our household! We have a Yorkiepoo with bad anxiety problems, and a Chorkie that barked nonstop and Joanne came to our home and we were amazed on ...

Karen P.
Karen P. | Riverview, Hillsborough

We adopted our 4 month old puppy and realized that he was going to be a a big fella especially since his paperwork initially had Mastiff. My husband and I agreed we needed to look into a professional ...

Beth B.
Beth B. | Land o’lakes

Joanne is awesome! Everyone that meets us with our puppy says the same thing, “ is this the same dog?” He is very obedient, and listens well . Joanne follows up to make sure we are on track and...

Lisa B.
Lisa B. | Lutz, Hillsborough

Joanne was AMAZING!! SO professional and gave us so much background information on the training prior to actually working on the training that it made the training make SO much sense. She worked on ...

Glenda T.
Glenda T. | Lithia, Hillsborough

We used Bark Buster 15 years ago with our Dog that passed away. First thing we said when we decided to get a new puppy was that Bark Busters was a MUST. We were so fortunate to get Joanne. The first ...

Linda S.
Linda S. | Seffner

Enjoyed meeting with Joann. She had some very helpful tips and information....

Kassandra P.
Kassandra P. | Lutz, Hillsborough

I got a Doberman puppy in mid-April and was excited to bring the little thing home. By the time he was 3 months old, he had grown exponentially, and was turning into more than I could handle. Because ...

Kassandra P.
Kassandra P. | Tampa, Hillsborough

Joanne helped me to learn how to communicate with my dog. Before meeting her, I was very frustrated, and did not know how to focus my dog's energy or keep him from being destructive. The skills and ...

Kathy T.
Kathy T. | Apollo Beach, Hillsborough

Bark busters is fantastic. Definitely recommend Joanne for dog training. It was a sure pleasure to work with her and the results were amazing with Jax. Strongly recommend Bark Busters for dog ...

Debbe B.
Debbe B. | Land O Lakes

We purchased lifetime training for our dog Mickey as a puppy almost 3 1/2 years ago in Virginia. We were very pleased with our original trainer but he sold part of his business due to a move. The next...

Erika H.
Erika H. | Valrico, Hillsborough

Our family first met Joanne in 2013 and she was a life saver. She helped us transform our wild 100 pound, adolescent, not yet neutered Bernese Mountain Dog into the perfect family pet. With a ...

Sasha F.
Sasha F. | BRANDON

I am soooo glad we made this investment! Before I met Joanne I thought it would be impossible to train my 2 dogs. I could never have people over or even answer the door with all the barking, jumping, ...

Niki K.
Niki K. | Lutz

Joanne was incredible! She gave wonderful input and direction for training our dog Maggie. We can see such a huge positive difference in our dog and we have only done one session so far. Thank you so ...

Deb G.
Deb G. | Lithia, Hillsborough

I thought our dog’s lessons with Joanne went amazingly. I cannot believe how quickly we got results with Buddy. I would highly recommend Joanne and really appreciate that during this time with ...

Joann U.
Joann U. | Tampa, Hillsborough

We met with Joanne yesterday for the first time. The experience was very positive. Joanne was very knowledgeable, helpful and compassionate with our pet Goldendoodle, Bailey. We look forward to our ...

Tom O.
Tom O. | Tampa, Hillsborough

Shortly after rescuing our dog we used Joanne from BarkBusters to show us how to train our dog approximately 5 years ago. Her advice and instruction gave us the tools we needed to walk our dog and ...

Heather C.
Heather C. | Dade City, Pasco

Joanne is a true professional! We felt extremely comfortable with her because she was a super listener. Her teaching style is easy to understand and she provided hands on practice, which resulted in ...

Sherry C.
Sherry C. | Lithia

Hiring Joanne Rice is worth every penny!. We have two small dogs 10 & 11 years old. About a month ago I brought home a new puppy. He is a standard labradoodle and expected to reach 50 lbs. My goal was...

Lauren M.
Lauren M. | Sun City Center, Hillsborough

Joanne was so helpful! My dog was lunging and growling at new people but within a few weeks he was eager to meet all guests and new people. He has been more well behaved and she has taught me so many...

Connie G.
Connie G. | Wimauma, Hillsborough

After just one day with Joanne we saw an amazing improvement in our understanding of how to train our puppy and her response to the training. Before Joanne had even left our home our dog was ...

Joan T.
Joan T. | Sun City Center, Hillsborough

Joanne is an excellent trainer. She is efficient and extremely professional. My new puppy is completely potty-trained, socialized, and knows basic commands at 16 weeks of age. Joanne teaches you the ...

Melinda A.
Melinda A. | Brandon, Hillsborough

Money well spent! Joanne is very skilled and knowledgeable. Nora began responding to training immediately. We already see a huge improvement in her behavior. Our only regret is that we didn’t invest...

Sierra B.
Sierra B. | Brandon, Hillsborough

Joanne was so awesome to work with! She addressed all of our concerns with bentley and after training I feel extremely confident with the techniques. Even after the first session I feel as if we have ...

Kristen B.
Kristen B. | Dade City, Pasco

Joanne was amazing from the first time she met Piper. Her techniques started to work from day 1 and Piper's unwanted behaviors are getting better by the day. We are so thankful that we chose Joanne to...

Carlos and Noemi C.
Carlos and Noemi C. | Apollo Beach, Hillsborough

Joanne was super helpful with our 1 year old Portuguese Water Dog - Bear! She gave us the overall training basics but then spent time with us going through exercises with Bear, targeting our specific...

Jolene B.
Jolene B. | Ruskin

Hi Joanne!! Today marks 2 weeks of training for the boys. They have been doing extremely well. They are responding really well to the commands. Feeding time has been a lot better. There are times...

Elizabeth J.
Elizabeth J. | Wesley Chapel

Joanne absolutely blew me away with how simply she transformed an out of control 1yr old chocolate lab into an obedient family member in just a short period of time. She came out on Sunday and worked ...

Heather S.
Heather S. | Valrico

Joanne was wonderful! She helped my anxious dog be more confident on walks and got his nighttime craziness under control. We're very happy!...

Samantha L.
Samantha L. | Riverview

Joanne was absolutely wonderful! She gave my husband and I training techniques to use on our dog and so far everything is going great!...

Amy and Edwin D.
Amy and Edwin D. | Ruskin

Joanne Rice is a fantastic dog trainer who helped us make a markedly positive difference in our dog. Enzo is our little boy. He's a year and three month old standard poodle with tons of energy and ...

Jennifer B.
Jennifer B. | Riverview

Joanne was very personable thorough and professional. We saw immediate change in our dogs behavior. We would unequivocally reccomend Joanne with Barkbusters to anyone....

maria p.
maria p. | Valrico, Hillsborough

Complete process was easy to understand, easy to pick up and execute. Overall I found the system to be an excellent source to refer to for further training, I would highly recommend to others....

Stephen B.
Stephen B. | Lutz, Hillsborough

My session with Joanne was very productive. She addressed all areas of concern with clear instructions and much needed coaching. Body Language 100 and Doggiebonics 101 are just the classes I needed to...

Miranda B.
Miranda B. | Wesley Chapel

For the longest I've raised dogs and clearly I was doing it wrong this whole time. I need to be in charge and in control of my puppy so he doesn't walk all over me. I appreciate Joanne so much for ...

Brittany L.
Brittany L. | Ruskin

Joanne was great with our 9 month old Catahoula Leopard dog! We were having trouble with jumping, counter surfing, door manners and walking! She has learned so much in such a short period of time and ...

Lisa S.
Lisa S. | Brandon

The techniques were a God-send!! I was at my wits end with Lexi. Now it is so much fun to watcher her grow and progress....

Jackie D.
Jackie D. | Land O Lakes

Amazing!!! Day one I feel like I have new dogs. Joanne’s techniques are so simple yet effective. I’m very impressed with the results so far and can’t wait to keep using our new skills to make ...

Ronnie E.
Ronnie E. | Tampa

Joanne was very patient and informative which taught us a lot that we did not know and needed to know. Excellent....

Megan P.
Megan P. | Riverview

Joanne was amazing! Initially we were hesitant about the training due to the cost, but just after the first session we could see that it is worth every penny! Our first lesson was lots of information ...

Michele C.
Michele C. | Lithia

Our puppy is responding favorably to the new house rules. Joanne taught us so many things. We didn't even know what we didn't know....

Maria R.
Maria R. | Riverview

It's only been 2 days since Joanne has come to the home and we are already noticing an improvement. Joanne explained to us clearly and thoroughly about the mind of a dog and how to establish ...

Christine A.
Christine A. | Ruskin

We adopted a 1 year old dog in the last month and I was second guessing myself. I have 3 young children and some of her puppy behaviors were not going to work unless I could get control of them. Once ...

Eve R.
Eve R. | Lithia

It was amazing how after the first visit I could see changes. Joanne is great . Just stay focused do your homework, and you'll have the dog behavior you always wanted....

Fred Saint L.
Fred Saint L. | Riverview

Joanne was great and helpful. Our dog really responded well to the training. His behavior has already improved. We are very grateful....

Linda S.
Linda S. | Wesley Chapel

Joanne was wonderful. She was professional, thorough, and trained me well! My dog now knows what I want and obeys most commands. He does great until people are around and he gets excited and ...

Lorraine H.
Lorraine H. | Brandon

The training session was very helpful, Joanne Rice was very professional and Spencer seems to be responding to the exercises Joanne left for us....

Sandra H.
Sandra H. | Wimauma

Joanne Rice was courteous and a pleasure to work with. She is very professional and I believe working with her will provide our Bella with an attitude and temperament to be well adjusted as a puppy ...

Michael M.
Michael M. | Lutz

Blaze is doing great. He has acclimated to his new home and new way of life. No more chewing on door frames or barking; his Kong and Game Changer take his mind off us leaving, and then he retreats ...

Linds H.
Linds H. | Lutx

Joanne was very professional and helpful in more ways than one! She helped us to set up our training program for Abby. But more importantly, helped us set up house rules for our grandsons. They love ...

Chuck H.
Chuck H. | Valrico

Joanne was great. Charlie is already making significant improvements. Insightful and very professional, Joanne is an excellent trainer who is very thoughtful, patient and courteous....

Ana H.
Ana H. | Lithia

Joanne is a true professional! All of her techniques and exercises have had almost immediate impacts. Thorough and patient, she does a terrific job of demonstrating and letting us practice. In just...

Gary S.
Gary S. | Brandon

Our first experience with Ms. Rice was very positive. She delivered excellent info and demonstrated basic techniques that were immediately helpful. Mostly we are now focused on puppy behaviors that ...

Lori C.
Lori C. | Valrico

Joanne made it seem so simple and explained things so well. We were surprised how quickly we saw results....

Tony & Deidre M.
Tony & Deidre M. | Riverview

Joanne was very well prepared, professional, and personable. She gave us a thorough presentation, answered all of our questions, and demonstrated all of the training instructions. Our puppy, Harper, ...

Michael G.
Michael G. | Lutz

Cici was a very unmanageable pet when we first got her. Joanne was very helpful right away in helping my wife and me change Cici's behavior. We were getting her to respond very quickly with the ...

Elizabeth R.
Elizabeth R. | Riverview

Joanne gave me great directions on how to correct Laila's problem areas. I took Laila for a long walk after she left, and I walked Laila instead of Laila walking me. Since Joanne came to our home, ...

Kristen K.
Kristen K. | Land O Lakes

We learned a lot from Joanne and Josie has already made great improvements. We are really grateful for all of Joanne's help and knowledge....

Mary S.
Mary S. | Lithia

"Joanne's Lifetime Support is amazing! We originally contacted Bark Busters 4 years ago, and Joanne helped us with our then 2 year old Pointer mix rescue, Daisy, and 4 year old Silver Lab, Dallas. ...

Judy K.
Judy K. | Brandon

After Joanne's first visit, I saw a difference in Shelby. The techniques she showed me definitely helped. We are still in training, but I am thrilled with the results I have seen. Thank you Joanne!...

Joe and Heather A.
Joe and Heather A. | Lithia

Very interesting. I learned a lot. My dogs' behavior improved greatly in the 1st week! I have already recommended Bark Busters to other people....

Elizabeth and Robert D.
Elizabeth and Robert D. | Tampa

We were surprised to learn how to communicate with our dog so quickly and see results immediately. As I write this - 2 hours since Joanne left after our first training - I am aware of how quiet my ...

LaHarold W.
LaHarold W. | Riverview

Joanne was awesome! As new pet/puppy owners, we expected her to train our little yorkie, however, towards the middle of the training process, we realized it was us that needed the training. Joanne was...

Hailey P.
Hailey P. | Brandon

Joanne came out to help train our two dogs. We had problems with our dogs jumping, not walking well on leashes, and being distracted on walks. Joanne was very patient and kind during the whole ...

Carol S.
Carol S. | Valrico

We are so impressed with Joanne and Bark Busters. We saw such a difference in our dogs from day one. We are amazed at how quickly some changes in our management of them made such a difference. Thank ...

Karsten P.
Karsten P. | Valrico

Joanne has been very instrumental in managing and training our new adopted dog. As a trainer Joanne is very professional, knowledgeable and a good teacher. After just a few sessions she has addressed ...

Jaimie M.
Jaimie M. | Lutz

Joanne just left our home from our first session. Our unruly & high spirited Irish Setter is already calmer, focused and attentive. My only regret is that I didn't call sooner!...

Cinda M.
Cinda M. | Tampa

We are off to a good start! Milo responded very quickly to door control and as of day 1 he waits for us to go out of rooms and doors. Leash training is going better but we have work to do on ...

Rachel W.
Rachel W. | Brandon

Joanne gave us great tips to use with the few problem areas we were having. Our dog's behavior seemed immediately changed! I can't wait to work on our 'homework' with our dog. Joanne was positive, ...

Elsie G.
Elsie G. | Dade City

Joanne was very professional and efficient. The training methods that she taught me and my husband seemed to work well with Hoda, our dog. As expected, long-term success depends on our diligence in ...

Tony T.
Tony T. | Riverview

Joanne was very nice and patient with us, our children and our pets. My mother and her pet had worked with Joanne over 10 years ago and we were impressed with her work. We have only begun our ...

Pam S.
Pam S. | Riverview

Joanne has been working with our boy Chance for 2 years now and most recently our new guy Cooper since June. She is professional, a book of knowledge, and very personable. Joanne is quick to respond...

Jennifer E.
Jennifer E. | Valrico

Joanne is a great dog trainer and people trainer. She not only worked with our puppy, but she also helpful with my kids and letting them be involved in helping train our dog. Joanne was very polite ...

Ann S.
Ann S. | Valrico

So far we've only had 1 session but I see a pretty significant difference after a day! I have to review my materials tonight so that I do things the right way. There's a lot of info to take in. Joann ...

Joan K.
Joan K. | Thonotosassa

Joanne was prompt, knowledgeable, and most importantly, a GREAT teacher. As a teacher of teachers, she knows how to get the students to learn as opposed to telling only. We saw IMMEDIATE results. !!...

Barbara D.
Barbara D. | Wesley Chapel

Joanne was awesome. I have complete faith that our dog will be trained. Thank you!!...

Debbie P.
Debbie P. | Valrico

Most of the issues addressed have shown quick improvement. Joanne was very thorough and explained all instructions with clarity. The steps are very simple yet the results in most areas were ...

Loren M.
Loren M. | Wesley Chapel

Joanne has helped my parents and their rescue so I immediately knew who to turn to when I adopted my own. We have only had one session and I already see improvement. I can't wait to continue our ...

Tiffany B.
Tiffany B. | Lithia

Very thorough. Joanne explained everything in detail and allowed all family members the opportunity to model to ensure we were getting the steps correctly. Sophie is a work in progress as she is a ...

Vicki C.
Vicki C. | Riverview

We called Bark Busters after we added two new rescue pups to our family. We already had Fruitkake, a rescued Chihuahua/Min Pin mix, who is now 13 years old. We added an American Bulldog, Ferrigno, ...

Bob and Beverly H.
Bob and Beverly H. | Brandon

We applied what we learned at the lesson and found success right away. It all made such good sense and we loved that the dogs never felt threatened, just disciplined. They obeyed well....

Janice G.
Janice G. | Tampa

Joanne reviewed and clearly explained the procedures we will be using to train Peyton. We started work on communicating with Peyton at the door and how to walk by our side on the leash. Her ...

Melissa M.
Melissa M. | Lithia

Immediate results. Very pleased !...

Leanne M.
Leanne M. | Tampa

Joanne was positive, supportive and patient when it came to discussing our concerns. She is very knowledgeable and gave us the tools to be successful. We really liked how she demonstrated a task, ...

Jason L.
Jason L. | Tampa

Joanne was great to explain all we needed to know in the beginning stages with our new puppy, Zoey....

Marcia L.
Marcia L. | Tampa

Joanne is a great dog trainer and people trainer. She not only worked with our puppy, but she also showed us how to set up our home to help with potty training and taught us how to best interact with ...

Heather H.
Heather H. | Lutz

The advice we received made a ton of sense and gave us concrete tools and steps to work towards our goal. We are very, very pleased....

Tricia C.
Tricia C. | Brandon

Joanne, you coming in and sitting and explaining things to us and why Harley was acting like he was a wild dog helped us so much. You were like a breath of fresh air! You gave us hope! I can't ...

Paolina K.
Paolina K. | Riverview

Very nice trainer. So far everything is working out. Borris became much more manageable....

Jason W.
Jason W. | Land o Lakes

Learning so much and it's been very helpful! Joanne is exceptionally friendly, knowledgeable and professional. We're lucky to have her....

Carol H.
Carol H. | Wesley Chapel

Joanne really helped us and I look forward to her assistance as our puppies grow....

Diane B.
Diane B. | Brandon

Brady has responded to the training very well. The suggestion of doggie daycare was great as well. He he is in the crate, by making him sit & stay before he comes out really calms him down. Joanne ...

Leslie G.
Leslie G. | Lutz

Joanne was extremely helpful in teaching me how to manage my dog's bad habits. She made me feel more confident as a dog owner. Thank you so much Bark Busters....

Suzie W.
Suzie W. | Wesley Chapel

This program makes sense. Practice makes perfect. Joanne is very knowledgeable and calm....

Tammi G.
Tammi G. | Brandon

We LOVED the training that Joanne provided. We have already seen great improvements in our 15 week old puppy. We were doing so many things wrong to correct his behavorial issues (biting, jumping, ...

Jean M.
Jean M. | Dade City

Joanne is such a pleasure to work with. My puppy Dixie's behavior changed after the first day. The techniques make sense to me and Dixie too. I would highly recommended Joanne and Bark Busters...

COMMON BEHAVIOR

IN DOGS

Most behavioral issues are learned based on both experiences and environment. That’s why in home dog training is so effective because this is where most behavioral issues occur and it’s where your dog feels the safest. Because your dog can’t speak English and you can’t “speak dog” many miscommunications occur. At Bark Busters, we can teach you how to communicate with your dog in a language he understands.

Does your dog bark constantly when it’s not appropriate?

Does your dog get stressed when you leave?

Does your dog chew and dig out of boredom or otherwise?

Toilet training your puppy should start as soon as the puppy is home with you.

Does your dog continuously repeat certain behaviors more than normal?

Is your dog aggressive toward humans or other dogs?.

Does your dog pull on his leash during a walk and try to walk you?

Areas

We Service

Apollo Beach, Brandon, Carrollwood (33624), Dade City, Durant, Gibsonton, Land O'Lakes, Lithia, Lutz, Mango, Northdale, Plant City, Riverview, Ruskin, Saint Leo, San Antonio, Seffner, Sun City, Sun City Center, New Tampa, Temple Terrace, Thonotosassa, Valrico, Wesley Chapel, Wimauma and Zephyrhills.

The GameChanger® is the revolutionary new dog toy that will keep your dog busy for hours. Simply open up (easy for humans - hard for dogs) the GameChanger® and fill with his favorite treats. He will be happily occupied working out how to make the GameChanger® spill out its treats.

Make pulling on the lead a thing of the past. This one-of-a-kind harness is easy to use and needs little effort to get your dog walking by your side using it's patented, revolutionary communication system.