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Bark Busters Pinellas County

Treasure Island, Florida

4.9/5· 250 Google reviews

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
  • Crate training
  • House training
    Program details

    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
    Program details

    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
    Program details

    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
    Program details

    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
    Program details

    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
    Program details

    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
    Program details

    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
  • Digging
  • Fear and confidence
  • Jumping up
  • Reactivity training
    Program details

    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
  • Separation anxiety
    Program details

    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
  • Group classes
  • In-home training
    Program details

    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
  • Private training
    Program details

    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
  • Senior dogs

Training level

  • Beginner training

Your dog’s background

  • Rescue dogs

Other listed services

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  • Dog training
    Program details

    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
    Program details

    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
    Program details

    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
    Program details

    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
    Program details

    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
    Program details

    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
    Program details

    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
    Program details

    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
    Program details

    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
    Program details

    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
    Program details

    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
    Program details

    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
    Program details

    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
    Program details

    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
    Program details

    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

From Google

What people have asked about this business.

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

Google listing
4.9
out of 5250 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • Leash walking 24
  • Separation anxiety 20
  • Training techniques 20
  • Dog communication 19
  • Immediate results 15
  • Potty training 7
All 10 topics
  • Speaking dog 6
  • Thorough explanations 5
  • Crate training 4
  • Drastic change 3

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100 collected reviews

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Sherry
5/5
We have a New Leash on life! After our 1st session with Sharon, we are confident we are on the road to easing the severe separation anxiety our Sparky has. He came to us in Jan after being rescued from Helene and losing his mom. We love him so much, and wanted to help him be hap…Read full reviewClose full review

We have a New Leash on life! After our 1st session with Sharon, we are confident we are on the road to easing the severe separation anxiety our Sparky has. He came to us in Jan after being rescued from Helene and losing his mom. We love him so much, and wanted to help him be happy when we aren't home. We tried everything, we thought, then called bark busters. We know it will take time but we feel sure we now have the tools needed to speak Dog language. I'll update in 2 months, but he was so responsive today, it was really remarkable. We highly recommend Sharon.

Gabrielle Esquivel
5/5

Sharon is great! She helped SO much within one session and taught me a whole lot about dog language! I would recommend to anyone especially new dog owners because she will teach you everything you need to know.

Stacie Odrobina
5/5
Highly recommend! Sharon is absolutely amazing. She is extremely knowledgeable and warm in her approach. She is non-judgmental and meets you (and your pup) where you are. We have a whole new perspective on what "training" means. She shows you how to set (or reset) hierarchy …Read full reviewClose full review

Highly recommend! Sharon is absolutely amazing. She is extremely knowledgeable and warm in her approach. She is non-judgmental and meets you (and your pup) where you are. We have a whole new perspective on what "training" means. She shows you how to set (or reset) hierarchy in the household so that you are the leader of the pack and can set boundaries for your dog in their own language. Its amazing how much of a difference just the first session can make for behavior and mindset. Our puppy is a 7-month-old bernedoodle and this was the perfect time to start working with Sharon before any unwanted behaviors start to become more regular. The other major selling point for us was the lifetime support guarantee. The fact that we can work with Sharon on our own schedule for the rest of our pup's life gives us a huge sense of security no matter what life throws at us.

Gavin Hertzberg
5/5
Sharon has been absolutely amazing with our cockapoo! From the very first session, she gave us clear, practical strategies that worked right away. She is patient, professional, and truly understands dog behavior. Our pup has made huge progress thanks to her guidance, and we feel …Read full reviewClose full review

Sharon has been absolutely amazing with our cockapoo! From the very first session, she gave us clear, practical strategies that worked right away. She is patient, professional, and truly understands dog behavior. Our pup has made huge progress thanks to her guidance, and we feel so much more confident as owners. Sharon not only trained our dog but also taught us how to communicate better with him, which has made such a difference in our daily lives. We are so grateful for her help and highly recommend her to anyone looking for effective, compassionate training!

Molly Dacey
5/5
Sharon has shown me in one day what I’ve been trying to accomplish for years. I am absolutely thrilled with what I witnessed today. I have two reactive dogs with separation anxiety and one that lacks boundaries and is incredibly energetic. When people walk by with or without dogs…Read full reviewClose full review

Sharon has shown me in one day what I’ve been trying to accomplish for years. I am absolutely thrilled with what I witnessed today. I have two reactive dogs with separation anxiety and one that lacks boundaries and is incredibly energetic. When people walk by with or without dogs, Gunnar goes nuts and I was struggling to control the situation and feeling so frustrated in the process. Today I watched him engage and disengage almost instantly as a neighbor walked his dogs by my window. And I watched him respond to the correction multiple times in our session. I also watched my older, reactive dog Riley walk past a plush dog that he first barked and lunged at. With guidance from Bark Buster’s Trainer he calmly walked past without even showing interest in the dog. We also addressed leash pulling. Gunnar is the type of dog who would choke himself to go on a walk and I had tried almost everything to make it stop. Nothing worked until today. I watched my dog slow down, check in with me, and walk behind me instead of pulling me. Sharon taught me things I never would have thought of when it comes to training a dog. There’s no use of harsh collars or punishments. I truly believe with our continued practice of these techniques and use of tools that my dogs will become confident, comfortable, less reactive, and less anxious. This was one of the best decisions I have ever made. Thanks to Bark Busters, I now have what I need to help my dogs live a happier life.

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