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Bark Busters Pinellas County

Treasure Island, Florida

4.9/5· 250 Google reviews

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About Bark Busters Pinellas County

Private, in home dog and puppy training. Professional dog trainer 19 years experience. Any age, breed or issue. Behavior modification. Same day improvement. Critical owner education. Most recommend by local veterinarians. Dog-friendly, no treats or punishment needed using clear canine communication & desired leadership. Stop aggression, separation anxiety, pulling, biting, nipping, jumping up, barking, improve obedience, leash walking, housebreaking, front door manners, listening. Improve trust and commands. Most trusted by dog experts and SPCA.

Training & services

Training goals

  • Behavior consultation
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  • Crate training
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  • House training
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    Struggling with housebreaking? Bark Busters Pinellas County specializes in dog potty training at home. Our proven methods teach dogs where and when to go, helping families enjoy stress-free living with well-trained pets.

    Struggling with housebreaking? Bark Busters Pinellas County provides in-home training to stop accidents and build good potty habits. Our proven methods help Pinellas families enjoy cleaner homes and well-trained dogs.

  • Leash training
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    Bark Busters Pinellas County offers proven off-leash dog training that builds trust and reliable recall. Our in-home methods teach your dog to listen, even with distractions, so you can enjoy safe, stress-free freedom together throughout Pinellas County.

  • Obedience training
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    Need better manners? Bark Busters Pinellas County specializes in basic obedience training—sit, stay, come, and walking calmly on leash. Trusted by local families for lasting results with dogs of every breed and age.

    Bark Busters teaches practical dog obedience by helping owners communicate in a way dogs naturally understand. We focus on real-life behaviors like coming when called, walking politely on leash, staying, greeting guests calmly, and listening at home and in public.

  • Puppy training
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    Got a new puppy? Bark Busters Pinellas County offers proven in-home training for potty training, chewing, barking, and obedience. Local families trust us to build a strong foundation for calm, confident, and well-mannered dogs.

  • Recall training
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    Never chase your dog again! Bark Busters Pinellas County teaches reliable recall with in-home training that works. Our proven methods help dogs come when called, giving local families peace of mind and stronger bonds.

  • Socialization
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    Bark Busters Pinellas County helps dogs build confidence and improve social skills with people and other pets. Our in-home training addresses fear, reactivity, and overexcitement, giving local families calmer, friendlier, and better-behaved dogs.

Behavior support

  • Aggression training
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    Bark Busters Pinellas County specializes in addressing dog aggression safely and effectively. Our in-home training helps with growling, snapping, and fighting by teaching calm leadership and communication. Local families see lasting results and a happier bond with their dogs.

  • Barking
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    Tired of nonstop barking? Bark Busters Pinellas County offers proven in-home training to stop nuisance barking at the door, in the yard, or on walks—helping local families enjoy calmer, quieter dogs.

  • Chewing
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  • Digging
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  • Fear and confidence
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  • Jumping up
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  • Reactivity training
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    Bark Busters provides expert leash reactivity training to help dogs stay calm and focused on walks. We work in your home and neighborhood to reduce pulling, lunging, and

  • Resource guarding
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  • Separation anxiety
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    Bark Busters Pinellas County specializes in solving dog separation anxiety. From barking and pacing to destructive behavior, our in-home training builds calm, confident dogs and gives families peace of mind when leaving the house.

How training happens

  • Board and train
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  • Group classes
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  • In-home training
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    Bark Busters Pinellas County offers professional in-home dog training in Clearwater, St. Pete, and Largo. We solve barking, pulling, aggression, and anxiety with proven methods that bring calm, lasting results for local families.

  • Owner coaching
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  • Private training
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    Bark Busters Pinellas County offers personalized, private dog training in your home. We tailor lessons to your dog’s needs—whether it’s barking, pulling, aggression, or puppy manners—giving families in Pinellas lasting results and a happier bond with their dogs.

Dog age

  • Puppies
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  • Senior dogs
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Training level

  • Beginner training
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Your dog’s background

  • Rescue dogs
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Other listed services

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  • Dog training
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    Trusted across Pinellas County, Bark Busters provides personalized dog training in your home. Whether it’s a new puppy or an older dog, we address behavior problems at the root—helping families enjoy calmer walks, peaceful homes, and happier relationships with their pets.

  • Dog Pulling
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    Tired of your dog dragging you on walks? Bark Busters Pinellas County helps families fix leash pulling with proven, dog-friendly training done right at home. Our local trainer teaches you how to walk calmly and confidently, making every outing stress-free and enjoyable.

  • Dog Behavioral Correction
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    Bark Busters Pinellas County helps families correct unwanted dog behaviors like barking, jumping, pulling, aggression, and anxiety. Our proven, in-home training builds lasting results, giving you a calmer, happier dog and a stronger bond right here in Pinellas County.

  • Behavior Management
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    Bark Busters Pinellas County specializes in dog behavior management. From barking and pulling to aggression and anxiety, our in-home training helps families in Clearwater, St. Pete, and Largo enjoy calmer, well-behaved dogs.

  • Dog Behavioral Therapy
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    Struggling with your dog’s behavior? Bark Busters Pinellas County provides in-home behavioral therapy for barking, pulling, and aggression. Proven methods give Pinellas families lasting results and stronger bonds with their dogs.

  • Dog Safety
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    Focused on your dog’s safety, Bark Busters Pinellas County offers in-home training to prevent running off, jumping, or unsafe behaviors. Our proven methods help local families raise well-mannered, confident, and secure dogs.

  • Free Dog Behavior Assessment
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    Start with a free dog behavior assessment online. We can use these results to evaluate your dog’s needs and then continue with an in-home evaluation.

  • Jumps On People
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    Tired of your dog jumping on guests? Bark Busters Pinellas County provides effective in-home training to curb jumping and build better manners. Local families trust us for lasting results and happier homes.

  • Leash Aggressive
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    Struggling with leash reactivity? Bark Busters Pinellas County provides proven in-home training to stop barking, lunging, and pulling. We help local families enjoy stress-free walks and stronger bonds with their dogs.

  • Dog Chewing
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    Struggling with a dog that chews everything? Bark Busters Pinellas County provides in-home training to curb destructive chewing and build better habits. Local families trust us for lasting results and happier homes.

  • Dog Biting
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    Struggling with biting? Bark Busters Pinellas County specializes in in-home dog training to curb nipping, snapping, and aggressive behavior. Local families trust us to build safe, respectful, and lasting bonds with their dogs.

  • Dog Destruction
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    Struggling with a destructive dog? Bark Busters Pinellas County provides proven in-home training to end chewing, scratching, and damage. Local families trust us to build better habits and create happier homes.

  • Dog Marking/Peeing
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    Struggling with marking or accidents in the house? Bark Busters Pinellas County offers proven in-home training to curb peeing and build proper bathroom habits. Local families trust us for lasting results and peace of mind.

  • New Baby Preparation
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    Welcoming a new baby? Bark Busters Pinellas County provides in-home dog training to ease the transition. We address jealousy, barking, and boundaries so your pup adjusts calmly and your family enjoys peace of mind.

  • Dog Running Away
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    Is your dog escaping or running off? Bark Busters Pinellas County specializes in in-home training to build reliable recall and respect for boundaries. Local families trust us to keep their dogs safe and secure.

  • Dog Sibling Rivalry
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    Struggling with sibling rivalry? Bark Busters Pinellas County provides in-home training to stop dog fights, resource guarding, and jealousy. Local families trust us to restore peace and harmony between their dogs.

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Questions & answers

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Do you do agility classes ?

No we do not do agility. We do teach dogs what they need in order to understand what their owners want & don’t want. This can help with agility and any behavior in a public setting or at home.

Community answer · Sharon Kondash · 2021-09-21

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Does this place train puppies?

Hi LaTonya, absolutely, we train puppies! Puppies are the best deal for our services because we offer unlimited help for the life of the dog! All dogs go through many behavior phases. With Bark Busters, you’ll have built-in help every step of the way! Every dog benefits from training. Being proactive is very smart vs waiting for problems to arise.

Community answer · Sharon Kondash · 2021-09-21

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Customer reviews

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4.9
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Mentioned in reviews

  • leash walking 24
  • separation anxiety 20
  • training techniques 20
  • dog communication 19
  • immediate results 15
  • potty training 7
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  • speaking dog 6
  • thorough explanations 5
  • crate training 4
  • drastic change 3

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100 collected reviews

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Sam lopez
5/5
I’m so happy I found Sharon through Bark Busters! We were struggling with potty training, jumping, pulling on walks, and other puppy behaviors, and after our very first session we already noticed a huge difference. Sharon is incredibly knowledgeable and does a great job explaini…Read full reviewClose full review

I’m so happy I found Sharon through Bark Busters! We were struggling with potty training, jumping, pulling on walks, and other puppy behaviors, and after our very first session we already noticed a huge difference. Sharon is incredibly knowledgeable and does a great job explaining not just what to do, but why your dog is behaving a certain way. She’s patient, amazing with the dogs, and always quick to respond when I have questions. She has taught me so much and made me feel way more confident with training my puppies. I genuinely can’t recommend her enough! 🦮🐾

Business response

Thank you for putting your trust in Bark Busters, Pinellas County and Saint Petersburg. Your dogs are very lucky to have such great owners who are willing to learn to meet them where they are mentally and to speak their language. Our methodology at Bark Busters uses natural canine communication and problem-solving from your dog’s point of view. This is always better than bribing with treats or resorting to punishment like many other methods employ.

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Marne Eldred
5/5
Sharon is amazing! I'm with Pug Rescue of Florida and Georgia, and we had Milo who needed behavioral help to be able to get adopted. Sharon went to the foster home and spent a few hours with them, worked with Milo and the foster parents. After that one session with Sharon, and wi…Read full reviewClose full review

Sharon is amazing! I'm with Pug Rescue of Florida and Georgia, and we had Milo who needed behavioral help to be able to get adopted. Sharon went to the foster home and spent a few hours with them, worked with Milo and the foster parents. After that one session with Sharon, and with the foster parents using the techniques taught, Milo was a different boy. Milo was able to be adopted, and we couldn't be happier with the result. We would highly recommend!! And if we find a need again, Sharon will be our first phone call.

Business response

Thanks Marne! I love helping rescue dogs feel better and more relaxed. At Bark Busters, Pinellas County, we help with any age dog, with any breed, and any behavioral issue! The results are always surprisingly faster than what most people expect because we teach the owners, (or in this case, foster dog parents,) how to interpret their dog's body language and actions from a framework of a dog's perspective. We customize solutions for each individual dog 's temperament and taking into consideration the environment and individual needs. As long as the people in the household are willing to learn, we can always help! Dogs of any age, with any background are very resilient! Looking forward to helping you with more deserving dogs!

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Jacqueline Crookston
5/5

Sharon at Bark Busters is phenomenal with our Dog. His behaviour, walking listening to commands are all greatly improved in a really short period of time. Our dog has anxiety issues and Sharon is helping us to ensure Winston can interact with other dogs - we really appreciate her and recommend her.

Business response

Jacqueline, it is a pleasure to have the opportunity to help you with Winston! Thank you for trusting Bark Busters, Pinellas County, Palm Harbor, and Dunedin. So many good, sweet dogs are reactive, fearful, and anxious about things in public, such as seeing strange dogs, people, and all kinds of triggers that we can help to resolve and desensitize. I'm glad, but not surprised, you were able to see such fast results. It was nice to see Winston meet and sniff a strange dog without fear or barking! Keep up the good work!

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Erica Coriglione
5/5
Couldn't be happier with my choice in Sharon!! I have a lot of experience with owning dogs, big and small, and after a long spell of not having a dog, got my dream doggie, Dawson, the cutest, most lovable Frenchie (with people he knows). He was a re-home and I got him when he was…Read full reviewClose full review

Couldn't be happier with my choice in Sharon!! I have a lot of experience with owning dogs, big and small, and after a long spell of not having a dog, got my dream doggie, Dawson, the cutest, most lovable Frenchie (with people he knows). He was a re-home and I got him when he was almost a year old, had no previous socialization with people or other dogs, so it has been challenging.Took him early on to a group training which just made him more anxious and reactive, so I knew I couldn't take that approach again. I found Sharon online and after reading reviews and methods, I chose her. Our first session was last Friday, she was patient and kind and listened to all his/our challenges and immediately, first session, he was showing results. I was hoping for that result after seeing other reviews but was skeptical, naturally. We are only a few days in and I feel we have a different, stronger relationship and he has been making great progress. Still a lot of work to do, but with Sharon's guidance (and help throughout the lifetime of the dog was important, because he's a Frenchie after all!) I know we will get there. He already seems so much less anxious and happy and that makes me feel the same. I have more confidence now to know how to handle situations with her guidance. I know I made the right choice with Sharon, and you don't need to look any further if you want literal immediate results! Thanks, Sharon!

Business response

Erica, thank you so much for sharing your experience with Bark Busters Dog Training, Pinellas County and St. Petersburg. So many wonderful dogs struggle with separation anxiety, reactivity, fear and aggressive behavior when they are faced with stresses and don't know how to process their anxiety. Smart dog owners like you can quickly make a huge difference in their dog's, quality of life by learning how to help address these behaviors. That's where we come in! All dog owners try their best, but do not come to the table naturally with knowing how to use dog psychology and dog communication. But as you have experienced, it's not that hard to learn. You are an excellent student and your dog is so lucky to have you doing the steps to make him feel better. I'm here to support you all the way! Your life of the dog service guarantee ensures that you will get all the help you need!

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Madison Gaffney
5/5

10/10! I wish we hired Sharon much sooner. Within hours - we had a completely different dog. Our home already feels so much more peaceful with 2 young kids and a 9 month old puppy. The exercises she gave us are simple, yet effective. Don’t wait!!!! Hire her!

Business response

Thank you, Madison for trusting Bark Busters, Pinellas County, and St. Petersburg with your sweet dog! You did a great job with the exercises, including: walking, jumping up, attention, demanding, separation anxiety, and playful biting/ mouthing. Should you need more help, at any time, or become confused about any of the steps, please reach out! All of the help you need is included with no additional charge for the life of your dog!

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