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 | Bark BustersHome Dog Training |
Business Type
FranchiseMin Liquid Capital
$57,000Total Investment
$69,100Required Net Worth
$100,000Number of Units
250In Business Since
1989* For Current Info See:
Franchise Disclosure Document
Overview
Training Dogs the Aussie Way!
Developed in Australia, our dog-friendly training techniques leverage the same communications methods - body language and voice control - that dogs follow as part of their instinctual pack mentality. All training takes place in the home. Our Proven all-natural methods are effective with any dog, any age - including puppies.
The dog training techniques created by Sylvia & Danny Wilson, founders of Bark Busters, have been used to train more dogs around the world than any other training method. Bark Busters therapists have trained approximately 400,000 dogs worldwide.
Developed in Australia, our dog-friendly training techniques leverage the same communications methods - body language and voice control - that dogs follow as part of their instinctual pack mentality. All training takes place in the home. Our Proven all-natural methods are effective with any dog, any age - including puppies.
The dog training techniques created by Sylvia & Danny Wilson, founders of Bark Busters, have been used to train more dogs around the world than any other training method. Bark Busters therapists have trained approximately 400,000 dogs worldwide.
Products & Services
Home Dog Training - We Come to You! Ideal for: Solving behavioral issues such as aggression towards people or other animals. Curing embarrassing habits like barking, jumping up on people, scratching and whining at the back door. Creating an obedient dog or puppy that will happily walk on leash without tugging, sit or stay on command, and come immediately when called.(Sorry, we don't train children!) Setting off-limit areas for your dog. Reducing the stress of separation anxiety without the need for sedatives or drugs.
The Bark Busters Method We teach you to communicate with your pet. "Blah, blah, blah, bad dog!" Do you think your dog isn't listening to you?Maybe you simply are not speaking his language. The Bark Busters method is based on the way dogs communicate with each other and how they learn from older, more important dogs in the pack.This is what makes our training unique and effective.
Why do we train in your home? Your dog lives with a family, in a home.This is where he misbehaves most often so this is where training is most effective.Dogs learn by association.Bark Busters teaches your dog to listen in the home environment.If it does not listen at home, it will not listen outside your territory. Training in your home is a one-on-one system without the distraction of other dogs or the stress of being sent away for training at a kennel.
Customized training All dogs are not the same, so we vary our approach based on each dog's personality and temperament and what will work for that dog.We also vary the training to suit the family's specific needs and lifestyle, the dog's environment and what YOU do or don't want from your dog.
Non-physical The Bark Busters method does not include the use of big sticks, rolled newspapers or threats of any kind. We do not use shock collars, spray collars or pronged collars. We teach you to use just your VOICE to control your dog . . . both on and off leash, at your home, at the park . . . anywhere.
Our Written Lifetime Guarantee Bark Busters home lessons are guaranteed for the life of your dog!That means we will come back to provide further training at no extra charge if problems recur at any point in the dog's life.
What is included? We are committed to solving your dog's behavioral problems.We charge a one-time fee that covers as many sessions as you require to get the problems under control. The first session will take about 2-3 hours, and you will be required to practice for 10-15 minutes a day for 4-5 weeks.This will reinforce your dog's newly learned behavior.
The Bark Busters Method We teach you to communicate with your pet. "Blah, blah, blah, bad dog!" Do you think your dog isn't listening to you?Maybe you simply are not speaking his language. The Bark Busters method is based on the way dogs communicate with each other and how they learn from older, more important dogs in the pack.This is what makes our training unique and effective.
Why do we train in your home? Your dog lives with a family, in a home.This is where he misbehaves most often so this is where training is most effective.Dogs learn by association.Bark Busters teaches your dog to listen in the home environment.If it does not listen at home, it will not listen outside your territory. Training in your home is a one-on-one system without the distraction of other dogs or the stress of being sent away for training at a kennel.
Customized training All dogs are not the same, so we vary our approach based on each dog's personality and temperament and what will work for that dog.We also vary the training to suit the family's specific needs and lifestyle, the dog's environment and what YOU do or don't want from your dog.
Non-physical The Bark Busters method does not include the use of big sticks, rolled newspapers or threats of any kind. We do not use shock collars, spray collars or pronged collars. We teach you to use just your VOICE to control your dog . . . both on and off leash, at your home, at the park . . . anywhere.
Our Written Lifetime Guarantee Bark Busters home lessons are guaranteed for the life of your dog!That means we will come back to provide further training at no extra charge if problems recur at any point in the dog's life.
What is included? We are committed to solving your dog's behavioral problems.We charge a one-time fee that covers as many sessions as you require to get the problems under control. The first session will take about 2-3 hours, and you will be required to practice for 10-15 minutes a day for 4-5 weeks.This will reinforce your dog's newly learned behavior.
Training & Support
Training Bark Busters provides a comprehensive training at the launch of your business. This three week long class provides a great deal of hands-on work with dogs, as well as providing practical knowledge about how to successfully operate a dog training business.
A large section of the class is dedicated to teaching you how to be a business person, as being a successful trainer involves being a successful business operator too.
From the day you decide to become a Bark Buster, we will help you to prepare for training and the opening of your business. The training class takes place at Bark Busters Home Office in Denver, Colorado, over three consecutive weeks. Leaving training, you will be fully prepared to launch your business immediately. In conjunction with the Bark Busters Matching Funds Marketing Launch, we will work to publicize your business and drive customers to you from your very first day of operations.
Support
Bark Busters Home Office is committed to the ongoing support of your business. Below are just a few of the initiatives in place to help you succeed. A Franchise Development Specialist will provide you with further information on each of these programs.
- Regular marketing conference calls
- Matching funds marketing launch
- Monthly press releases
- Library of best practices and innovative ideas
- Annual advanced training and professional development
- On call Home Office Training and Support center
- Mentoring programs
- Brainstorming groups
- Discussion boards
- Quarterly newsletter
- Annual conferences
Why Bark Busters?
Bark Busters, the largest, most trusted, home dog training company in the world, was founded in 1989 by Sylvia and Danny Wilson in Wollongong, Australia, 50 miles south of Sydney. Today, Bark Busters is a successful, international company with a proprietary holistic and humane dog training system. We are currently operating in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Canada, Israel, Taiwan, and Japan, and we are expanding in the U.S. with franchise opportunities in all 50 states. Currently with over 340 franchises worldwide, Bark Busters therapists have trained almost 400,000 dogs.
In 2007, Bark Busters USA has been ranked in Entrepreneur magazine as #1 Pet Service Franchise in America. The company is also ranked #105 of the Top 500 Franchises, #77 of America's Top Global Franchises, #63 of the Top 100 Fastest Growing Franchises, #29 of the Top 101 Home-Based Franchises, #86 of the Top Global American Franchises, and #46 of the Top 100 Fastest-Growing Franchises.
Bark Busters enjoys strong support from various animal shelters, pounds and other pet-related businesses throughout the world. In fact, we are often the behaviorists and trainers the veterinarians prefer.
Americans spend an astonishing $41 billion a year on their furry friends. That's double the amount shelled out on pets a decade ago, with annual spending expected to hit $52 billion in the next two years, according to a Business Week Article published in August, 2007.
The market for Bark Busters is enormous. Experience has shown that once a franchise is established in a local area, the word spreads quickly about the effectiveness of the services.
As a Bark Busters franchise owner, you can tap into the large and growing pet market. The pet industry is the 7th largest retail industry in the U.S., surprisingly exceeding the jewelry, candy, toy and hardware industries. Approximately 63% of U.S. households, or 71 million homes, now own at least one pet, up from 64 million just five years ago. Bark Busters is a tremendous opportunity for you to make a difference in your own life and in the lives of dogs and dog owners in your community. At Bark Busters, we are a family of business owners focused on a common goal: to build successful and satisfying businesses that help others experience the joy of companion dog ownership.
In 2007, Bark Busters USA has been ranked in Entrepreneur magazine as #1 Pet Service Franchise in America. The company is also ranked #105 of the Top 500 Franchises, #77 of America's Top Global Franchises, #63 of the Top 100 Fastest Growing Franchises, #29 of the Top 101 Home-Based Franchises, #86 of the Top Global American Franchises, and #46 of the Top 100 Fastest-Growing Franchises.
Bark Busters enjoys strong support from various animal shelters, pounds and other pet-related businesses throughout the world. In fact, we are often the behaviorists and trainers the veterinarians prefer.
Americans spend an astonishing $41 billion a year on their furry friends. That's double the amount shelled out on pets a decade ago, with annual spending expected to hit $52 billion in the next two years, according to a Business Week Article published in August, 2007.
The market for Bark Busters is enormous. Experience has shown that once a franchise is established in a local area, the word spreads quickly about the effectiveness of the services.
As a Bark Busters franchise owner, you can tap into the large and growing pet market. The pet industry is the 7th largest retail industry in the U.S., surprisingly exceeding the jewelry, candy, toy and hardware industries. Approximately 63% of U.S. households, or 71 million homes, now own at least one pet, up from 64 million just five years ago. Bark Busters is a tremendous opportunity for you to make a difference in your own life and in the lives of dogs and dog owners in your community. At Bark Busters, we are a family of business owners focused on a common goal: to build successful and satisfying businesses that help others experience the joy of companion dog ownership.
Are You a Good Fit for Bark Busters?
We are looking for special individuals who:
- Are passionate about business and dogs
- Desire an entrepreneurial lifestyle
- Have great people and communication skills
- Are self-motivated, enthusiastic and yet have patience for training
- Will collaborate and work with Home Office on marketing and operations
- Possess strong sales skills
Our franchise fee is only $37,500 with a total minimum investment of $71,100 (includes franchise fee). We offer large protected territories, comprehensive 3-week training academy, and on-going support. You'll enjoy the flexibility of making your own work schedule as you build a successful and satisfying profession.
