The Best Dog Trainer in Springfield

Stan Murray

The Best Dog Trainer in Springfield

My techniques and exercises are positive, vet-approved and dog-friendly. My methods are relationship-based and do not depend on bribery, coercion or domination. We will not use shock collars, “alpha rolling” or any harsh physical techniques.

Since joining Bark Busters in 2009, I have worked with thousands of dogs and clients in many different circumstances. I maintain professional certifications with Bark Busters, the American Kennel Club (AKC) and the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT). In 2018 I earned the designation of Master Dog Trainer and Behavioral Therapist from Bark Busters International. My education and experiences were a perfect match for a Bark Busters business. Prior to Bark Busters I managed and trained people full-time in the healthcare community. During that time, I earned a master’s degree in business management (MBA), volunteered with the Humane Society and trained dogs part-time. Now I am blessed to work with dogs (and their owners) full-time and love to learn from them every day. There’s nothing more gratifying to me than finding a solution for every single client who reaches out to me.

In some respects, dogs are like people. Each has a unique personality, a unique set of experiences and a unique environment. In many ways, dogs are very different from people. They learn differently, remember experiences differently and use their senses differently to experience the world. A dog communicates in ways that vary so much from the way people do, that it can lead to misunderstandings.

I am happy to share my knowledge and experience to help you and your family understand your dogs and improve the relationships using simple, dog-tested, proven techniques.

Each case is different in some ways. I can customize the training to meet your specific situation. One of the reasons I enjoy in-home training is being able to see all the variables that are impacting the dog and the people. I can help reduce the ones that have a negative effect and speed up the training process as much as possible.

I believe in our dog training method so strongly that I offer guaranteed lifetime support. I will return free of charge to work with you if any new dog behavioral issues arise. In other words, I will be your dog’s coach for life at no additional charge! You will always have someone to help when you need it.

Since 1989 and with over 1 million dogs trained in over 10 countries around the world, Bark Busters dog obedience and behavior modification techniques are time-tested and proven! There are literally no canine problems we have not seen and solved. It is why we are the largest home dog training business in the world and why we offer guaranteed lifetime support.

My clients have found our training ideal for:

  • Nuisance Barking
  • Dog Aggression
  • Aggression toward people
  • Unwanted digging
  • Jumping up
  • Potty training
  • Pulling on leash when walking
  • Separation anxiety • Sibling rivalry
  • Demanding food or attention
  • Whining
  • Over-excitement
  • Nipping
  • Chewing
  • Basic obedience (sit, stay, down, come)
  • Puppy training
  • And MORE!

 

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Bark Busters

Training Types

Behavior Therapy

Behavior Therapy

Jumping up, pulling on the lead, biting, mouthing, nipping, inappropriate toileting, aggression towards dogs, food aggression.

Puppy Training

Puppy Training

Our customised puppy management program includes fast track housebreaking and toilet training, general obedience, walking to heel, sit / stay.

Obedience Training

Obedience Training

Full obedience training for dogs of all ages and breeds; sit, down, stay, loose lead walking, attentiveness, distance control and recall training.

Bark Busters

Packages

Lifetime Support Guarantee

Lifetime Support Guarantee

The Bark Busters worldwide dog behaviour training support guarantee is unique in the industry. It is designed to help owners resolve their dog behaviour issues and dog obedience issues and to provide our customers with ongoing peace of mind. It provides for the following:

  • Written: Clients receive a written, signed copy of the dog training guarantee on their Bark Busters receipt which is an official Bark Busters Australia document and outlines all the training methods which must be adopted to resolve your dog’s behaviour problems.
  • Backed Up: The Bark Busters guarantee is backed up by the world’s largest dog training company. Copies of all guarantee receipts are retained at Bark Busters’ Australia & New Zealand Head Office.
  • Service Guarantee: The Bark Busters guarantee simply states that if the owner continues to carry out all of the training instructions provided by the therapist at the training lessons, the Bark Busters therapist will continue to work with the owner, to achieve the desired results, for either one year, or the life of the dog (depending on the service obtained) at no additional charge. Most clients prefer the lifetime support guarantee because they receive peace of mind for very little additional cost.
  • All Problems Covered: The guarantee provides for ongoing, free assistance no matter if the same problems recur, or if new problems arise. There is never an additional charge when your trainer returns, except for transportation costs if agreed in advance in certain areas falling outside the geographical area covered by your trainer.
  • Guarantee Moves With The Dog: If for any reason the dog needs to be re-homed, the remaining term of the guarantee passes to the new owner for a nominal fee. In the case of the lifetime support guarantee, the new owner will be trained and will receive the benefits of the guarantee for the life of the dog. The one-year guarantee applies if the re-housing is done within the first year. Clients can upgrade to the lifetime support guarantee for an additional charge.
  • Guarantee Moves With The Owner: If the owner moves to another location, the guarantee continues to be valid, either for the life of the dog, or one year from the date of the first lesson, depending on the service. If there is a Bark Busters therapist reasonably close by, services will be provided at no charge. If a trainer is not close by, Bark Busters will provide assistance by phone and email. People who move to parts of the world where Bark Busters has offices, ongoing assistance is also covered at no additional charge.
  • Limitations of Cover: The guarantee may not be transferred to another dog. The guarantee is not a money back guarantee. If the dog is euthanised or the dog dies the guarantee is rendered null and void. All training advice must be adopted by the owner in order for the guarantee to remain valid. If the owner adopts an alternative form of training without prior discussion with their therapist this will render the guarantee null and void.
  • Over 27 Years of History: Bark Busters has grown to be the largest dog training company in the world, with over 1 million dogs trained. The guarantee has been part of the company since 1989 when company founders, Danny and Sylvia Wilson, decided that it would help to significantly reduce the number of dogs that were being euthanised and provide customers peace of mind for many years. The company is expanding rapidly internationally and can be counted upon to fully honour its guarantee.

Areas

We Service

Springfield, Nixa, Ozark, Republic, Branson, Willard, Rogersville, Spokane, Branson West, Pleasant Hope, Highlandville, Galena, Clever, Billings, Marionville, Strafford, Fremont Hills, Brookline, Turners, Reeds Spring, and many more including portions of Arkansas, Kansas and Oklahoma.