Since 2007, Bark Busters Home Dog Training Fort Myers has been Southwest Florida’s trusted leader in professional in-home dog training and behavioral therapy. We help dog owners across Fort Myers, Naples, Cape Coral, Bonita Springs, Lee County, and Collier County solve dog aggression, reactive dog behavior, separation anxiety, excessive barking, leash pulling, puppy training, jumping, and other difficult behavior problems. Our humane, communication-based training creates calm, well-behaved dogs and happier homes with lasting results. We train dogs where problems happen most , in your home. Any dog. Any age. Any issue.
Training & services
Training goals
Behavior consultationProgram details
Whether it is aggression, separation anxiety, leash reactivity, etc., Bark Busters Home Dog Training of Fort Myers can help you treat your dog so they can learn to be calmer and relaxed when walking, being alone, or greeting people.
A dog's Behavioral Issues, like barking, aggression, or anxiety, can disrupt your home. Bark Busters Home Dog Training Fort Myers offers personalized, in-home solutions. Our expert trainers use proven techniques to address these issues, fostering calm, happy dogs. Transform your Fort pet today!
Crate trainingProgram details
Crate training is just one of the methods to help you train your dog. If you are struggling with crate training in Fort Myers, Bark Busters helps dogs learn to relax and feel secure in their crate.
House trainingProgram details
House breaking challenges, like accidents, can frustrate pet owners. Bark Busters Home Dog Training Fort Myers offers expert, in-home solutions to teach dogs proper habits. Our tailored methods ensure a clean, happy home. Contact our Fort Myers team for effective house training today!
Potty training can be frustrating. If you’re struggling with potty training your puppy in Fort Myers, Bark Busters Fort Myers helps owners establish clear routines and communication so dogs learn where and when to go quickly and consistently.
Leash training
Obedience trainingProgram details
Better obedience comes from a dog not full of adrenaline. Our dog training keeps dogs calm. Calm dogs can learn and perform obedience tasks more easily. You will be your dog's dog obedience trainer.
Obedience is a great relationship builder between owner and dog. Not only will your dog learn to be compliant, but mental exercise will fatigue your dog more completely than just raw exercise. Our dog training methods use the natural way dogs communicate – body language and voice tones. Dogs don’t speak English, French or German. They speak dog and that’s what we teach you to do! We can help any age, breed, or issue.
Puppy training
Socialization
Behavior support
Aggression trainingProgram details
Food aggression in dogs, like growling or snapping over meals, is a common issue. Bark Busters Home Dog Training Fort Myers provides expert, in-home solutions to manage this behavior. Our tailored training promotes calm, safe dogs. Contact our Fort Myers team for effective help today!
BarkingProgram details
Stop nuisance barking at the front door, at strangers passing by your home, at other dogs or virtually anything. Dogs bark for one primary reason – to protect the pack. To stop a dog’s barking, we must better understand the inherent reason why your dog is barking. Take the reason away, the barking goes away and the end result is a calmer, happier pet.
Stressed-out dogs bark. We teach you how to calm your stressed dog down using communication your dog already knows and understands. Our natural, intuitive method, along with easy homework, keeps your dog calm and relaxed.
Nuisance barking disrupts peace at home. Bark Busters Home Dog Training Fort Myers provides expert, in-home solutions to curb excessive barking. Our tailored training fosters calm, quiet dogs. Contact our Fort Myers team for effective behavior solutions today!
Fear and confidence
Reactivity training
Resource guarding
Separation anxiety
How training happens
Board and train
Group classes
In-home training
Owner coachingCustomer-reported
Private training
Dog age
Adult dogs
PuppiesProgram details
Puppy management addresses chewing, housebreaking, and socialization. Bark Busters Home Dog Training Fort Myers offers expert, in-home training for well-behaved pups. Our tailored methods ensure happy, confident dogs. Contact our Fort Myers team for effective puppy training today!
Senior dogs
Support between sessions
Follow-up support
Homework and practice
Your dog’s background
Rescue dogs
Training approach
E-collar training
Positive reinforcement
Other listed services
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Dog trainingProgram details
Bark Busters offers in-home dog training for dogs of all ages, breeds, and behavioral issues. We teach you how to build trust, set clear boundaries, and create a calmer, happier home. Our proven methods deliver real results usually in the first lesson—with lifetime support included!
Bark Busters is the #1 pet training service worldwide with more than 1M dogs trained. You’ll see great results after the first lesson. When Bark Busters dog trainers conduct adult dog and puppy training in your home, they will assess your current household dynamics and how they influence your dog's behaviors. After making any necessary adjustments to the environment, your dog trainer will then teach you methods of communication that will help you lead your dog with confidence, love and respect. No matter what breed, age, or issue, Bark Busters' natural, dog-friendly methods are proven effective and kind.
Basic CommandsProgram details
Bark Busters teaches basic commands through customized in-home training, using clear “dog language,” step-by-step practice (sit, stay, come, heel) and positive reinforcement. One-on-one coaching and follow-up support ensure your dog's behavior changes are long-lasting.
Canine Behavior
ChewingProgram details
Does your dog chew your shoes? Your couch? Nip and play bite? Bark Busters can teach you how to stop your dog from this destructive behavior.
DestructionProgram details
If your dog is destroying furniture or chewing everything in sight, Bark Busters Fort Myers helps owners stop destructive behavior at the source.
Dog Behavior Therapy
Dog Behavioral TherapistsProgram details
Dog Behavioral Therapists at Bark Busters Home Dog Training Fort Myers specialize in resolving issues like aggression, barking, and anxiety. Using personalized, in-home techniques, our experts decode canine behavior to create calm, happy dogs. Trust our Fort Myers team for effective, lasting results
Dog Pound
Dog Run
Dog Whisperer
Family Dog
Home Dog TrainingProgram details
Bark Busters trains in your home, where most issues occur. A home environment has your dog in a less-stressful place where you have the best chance of educating and a much higher rate of success. We help you understand not only why your dog is behaving the way he is, but we teach you how to improve that behavior by communicating with your dog in a way that he understands!
JumpingProgram details
If your dog jumps on visitors, Bark Busters Fort Myers helps teach polite greetings.
Life of Dog Guarantee of SupportProgram details
Your Bark Busters trainer will work with you from the comfort of your home to address any problems, putting in place a one-on-one training and behavior modification program to resolve your dog’s behavioral issues. As your dog becomes more proficient, I will move outdoors, where many distractions can occur, to work on socialization and leash pulling. The advantages of the Lifetime Guarantee include: You pay one time, and if at any point during the life of the dog, training support is required, it is provided at no additional charge. Think of it as an “insurance policy” should your life circumstances change. If you move a Bark Busters in that area can help you with any issues your dog develops. If you move a Bark Busters in that area can help you with any issues your dog develops. If for any reason you have to re-home your dog, the new owner will still receive training support. (conditions apply) (https://www.barkbusters.com/dog-training-written-guarantee)
One Time Training Session
Pet Behavioral
Problematic Behaviors
Shelter Dogs
Shock Collars
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Questions & answers
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What people have asked about this business.
Do you do training for protection
Hi Jim,
Thank you for your question. It is one we get a lot. We do not do protection work or any Schutzhund training.
We work with family dogs.
Thank you again for your question and good luck to you in your search for a trainer.
Community answer · Bark Busters Home Dog Training Fort Myers · 2023-09-21
Need a professional to get my 6 y/o golden retriever able to go on an airplane as my Psychiatric service dog. He is a therapy dog at the Cape hospital.
Susan, Thank you for reaching out. We do not train any types of service dogs. Again, thank you for reaching out.
Specifically, no. In general, yes. I’d like to think my clients who wish to complete this test could easily do so using our methods and the training equipment we recommend is safe and accepted by the AKC.
Community answer · Bark Busters Home Dog Training Fort Myers · 2021-09-21
5/5We contacted Patrick to come help with getting our dog Loki settled in. After our first session with him. Me and my husband immediately noticed a difference. From not being able to walk him out on a leash to now being able to enjoy walks around the neighborhood to having a just m…Read full reviewClose full review
We contacted Patrick to come help with getting our dog Loki settled in. After our first session with him. Me and my husband immediately noticed a difference. From not being able to walk him out on a leash to now being able to enjoy walks around the neighborhood to having a just more mannered dog in our home when we have visitors. I highly recommend him and his way of training. We are so happy that we went with Patrick
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Diane Fiorella
5/5
Rosie is a 12 year old dog with a barking issue. i called Bark Buster to get some help. Patrick called and made an appointment to see us to help. He was helpful and knowledgeable and gave me some great tips. I notice a difference in Rosie right away. Rosie and I are doing our home work, and know that we can always reach out to Patrick for help.
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Michelle Aguiar-Flenniken
5/5
Patrick was amazing! We saw results immediately! Today is the next morning following the first session and we are amazed at the results already. The education he gave us a better understanding of dog behaviors. In just a short amount of time our dog has turned into a calm pup who now listens to his momma. I am looking forward to our future sessions.
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M Ricco
5/5The only problem I have with BarkBusters is that I didn’t know about them sooner!! It was truly THE BEST dog training I’ve participated in because it was presented in an enjoyable, educational, understandable way AND I saw *immediate* results in my dogs! This is truly amazing & l…Read full reviewClose full review
The only problem I have with BarkBusters is that I didn’t know about them sooner!! It was truly THE BEST dog training I’ve participated in because it was presented in an enjoyable, educational, understandable way AND I saw *immediate* results in my dogs! This is truly amazing & life changing bc with those results, came less stress & anxiety for the dogs & all people around them.
Patrick was an OUTSTANDING trainer who demonstrated his expertise, competence & knowledge. His pleasant & patient training skills kept our attention & made us build confidence in putting the techniques into action.
One of the BEST aspects of the training was how Patrick didn’t just talk at us, which is boring & monotonous, but instead he used enjoyable, educational real-life videos & visuals to show us information. He showed scenarios to fully explain the “whole picture” in terms of why dogs act/behave certain ways, the signs dogs give us to communicate, & how we can better “speak” their language so we’re all on the same page to make situations go smoother & calmer.
Bottom line, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Patrick & BarkBusters…why wait to begin a much better, calmer, less stressful relationship with your dogs?! I really do wish I did this years ago with all my dogs.
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Chris Popp
5/5Life-Changing Dog Training—Seriously!
I waited a full month before writing this review because I wanted to be sure the changes we saw weren’t just a fluke. Now, I can confidently say: Patrick and the Bark Busters program are nothing short of incredible. If you read nothing else—…Read full reviewClose full review
Life-Changing Dog Training—Seriously!
I waited a full month before writing this review because I wanted to be sure the changes we saw weren’t just a fluke. Now, I can confidently say: Patrick and the Bark Busters program are nothing short of incredible. If you read nothing else—just know this: Patrick is the real deal.
From the moment he stepped into our home, everything started to shift. He gave us tools, guidance, and insight that immediately began to transform our household. And here’s the critical takeaway: Patrick will show you the way—but you have to do the work. There’s no shortcut, no magic wand. The key is consistency. You’ll be amazed at what you and your dog can accomplish with daily, intentional effort. If you’re struggling—whether your dog is a puppy or a seasoned adult—pick up the phone and call Patrick.
We have two Labrador Retrievers: one is 3 years old, the other just 8 months. We thought our older dog was well-behaved because he was calm… until we learned what calm really means. Meanwhile, our puppy was an adorable whirlwind—jumping, barking at the door, and definitely not ready to meet his older sibling. We knew we needed help, and fast.
Enter Patrick.
In just minutes, he had us “speaking dog.” No gimmicks, no harsh discipline—just firm, clear leadership. Our puppy’s behavior began to shift before our eyes. By the end of that first session, we were stunned. We felt more confident. The house felt calmer. The dogs were listening.
Now, don’t get me wrong—this isn’t passive training. There’s homework, every single day. In fact, every interaction becomes part of the training. But it’s worth it. The results speak for themselves. And Patrick is always just a call or text away for support, clarification, or encouragement.
One month in, and we have a completely different experience with our dogs. The puppy and the older dog are now peacefully coexisting—playing, lounging, and even responding calmly to the doorbell. We’ve established boundaries, learned to lead with confidence, and—maybe most surprisingly—realized our older dog wasn’t quite the angel we thought. (Thanks, Patrick, for gently pointing that out in your follow-up visit!)
Our new mission: bulletproof recall and calm, confident behavior in public. And thanks to Patrick, we’re well on our way.
If you’re thinking about reaching out—stop thinking and just do it. Bark Busters and Patrick have given us tools that truly work, and a better relationship with our dogs. Whatever challenge you’re facing, I honestly believe they can help.
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