Our Awards
In Australia Bark Busters has consistently been an award winner
- 1998 Telstra Small Business Awards - Winner . Telstra Small Business Awards Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year (NSW) - Winner and National Finalist. Sylvia Wilson Telstra Small Business Awards Ansett Business Owner Award - Winner
- 1999 Integral Energy Small Business Awards - Winner of Commercial Services Category. Sylvia Wilson inducted into Business Women's Hall of Fame
- 2000 Integral Energy Small Business Awards - Finalist for Innovation Category.
- 2002 Australia Post Small Business Awards- Small Business of the Year Winner. Integral Energy Illawarra Small Business Awards - Winner of Oz Industry, Export & Small Business Categories.
- 2004 Illawarra Business Awards - Winner of Exporter of the Year category.
- 2005 Illawarra Business Awards - Winner of the Wollongong City Council Innovation category.
- 2006 Sylvia Wilson (co-founder) recognised in BRW's Top 10 Australian Women Entrepreneurs List.
- 2007 Bark Busters named Australia's 5th fastest growing franchise in BRW's Hot Franchises List.
SPCA International Names Bark Busters 'Best of the Best'
NEW YORK, December 4 – SPCA International (www.SPCA.com)
announced today the first winners of their 2008 Best of the Best awards,
which distinguish top products and services in different animal-related categories.
| read
more |- Bark Busters has won the Best of the Best award for Excellence in Pet Behavior Training. Bark Busters, the world’s largest, most trusted dog training company, and its global network of dog behavioral therapists are recognized for excellence in dog behavior therapy and training services. | read more |
Our Franchise Ranking Achievements
The following list demonstrates the growth, increasing development and acceptance Bark Busters has achieved in the period from 2003 to 2007 as recognised by the internationally respected Entrepreneur magazine.
Entrepreneur Magazine - Pet Franchises in America
- 2007 #1
- 2006 # 1
Entrepreneur Magazine - Top 500 Franchises in America
- 2007 #105
- 2006 # 115
- 2005 # 278
- 2004 # 468
- 2003 # 353
Entrepreneur Magazine - Top 101 Home-Based Franchises
- 2007 #29
- 2006 #27
- 2005 # 75
- 2003 # 99
Entrepreneur Magazine - Top Global American Franchises
- 2007 #77
- 2006 #86
- 2005 # 137
- 2003 # 158
Entrepreneur Magazine - Top 100 Fastest-Growing Franchises
- 2007 #63
- 2006 #46
Entrepreneur magazine
- Article extract June 2007
- Even if you don't yet know what type of franchise you want to buy, you do know that you want the best. But how can you determine what the best franchise is? Start here with our annual Best of the Best listing, which presents the top franchises in each of the 113 categories featured in our 2007 Franchise 500 ranking.
Bark Busters were unbeatable at number one placing in the Pet Services Category and an incredible 105 in the top 500 franchises available (Franchise 500 ranking)
- Even if you don't yet know what type of franchise you want to buy, you do know that you want the best. But how can you determine what the best franchise is? Start here with our annual Best of the Best listing, which presents the top franchises in each of the 113 categories featured in our 2007 Franchise 500 ranking.
- Article extract June 2007
- Article extract Jan 25 – Feb 28 2007
- The BRW Hot Franchises are ranked according to average annual revenue growth in the years to June 30, 2006 (using a four year base). They must have sold a franchise before June 30, 2004 and have had a system-wide turnover of more than $500,000 in 2002-03. This survey includes listed and privately owned franchise systems.
- Bark Busters ranks number 5 on the Fastest Growing Franchises by Revenue list and number 7 on the Fastest Growing Franchises by Outlet Numbers list, as demonstrated below.
- 2007 #07
- 2006 #07
- 2005 #11
- 2004 #13
- 2003 #13
- 2006 #17
- 2006 #1
BRW magazine
The Denver Business Journa
The Denver Business Journal rates Bark Busters in the top 10 overall franchises based in Colorado.
Denver Business Journal - Top 25 Colorado Based Franchises
Franchise Business Review
Franchise Business Review found out that 94% of franchisees rated Bark Busters as an "above-average" business opportunity. In addition, 75% of Bark Busters joined the company because they were seeking more control over their finances and their future.
Franchise Business Review, the leading validation service company in the franchise industry, compiles its Franchise 50 by conducting thousands of interviews with franchisees from hundred of different franchise systems
Franchise Business Review - Franchise 50 Franchisee Satisfaction Awards
Franchise Business Review - Pet Franchise
Videos and Television
The videos below are great visual testimony to the success of the Bark Busters training techniques and also the marketing potential of the Bark Busters product. The media just love an animal story and Bark Busters is the animal success story of the century. What other franchise can obtain so much free publicity and media exposure?
Only the number one Pet Service Franchise in the world Bark Busters.
If you think seeing is believing take your time and go through these videos, you will have to be convinced that Bark Busters is a brilliant business opportunity, a great product and a lifestyle like no other.
A Message from Vets, Pet Shops and Dog owners from Bark Busters. view video
FOX 31 USA News item view video
A Current Affair Nine Network Australia view video
WIN News Australia News Item view video
CFRN News at 6 Canada view video
Sylvia and Danny Wilson teach a dog to go down the stairs of the owner's house for the first time in 2 yrs. view video
The Bark Busters Story – A Video News release view video
Designing Spaces National
TV Show from the United States view video view video-
CBS Early Show Pet Planet item from the United States view video -
CFTO Evening News Toronto Canada view video -
Edmonton's Global News at 5 from Canada view video -
MoneyWise Global TV National Broadcast from Canada view video -
The New RO from Ottowa in Canada … Preparing for a New Baby. view video -
The New RO from Ottowa in Canada … Barking Problems view video 
Toronto City TV Breakfast television from Canada view video
Breakfast television City TV Vancouver in Canada view video
Global TV from Vancouver in Canada view video
Radio Broadcasts
Sirius Radio
- Dr Sean The Natural Vet interviews Liam Crowe, including 20 questions to rate your dog. Listen to interview
Business Review
- Interview with BarkBusters USA CEO Andrew Brooke on The BarkBusters Franchise. Listen to interview
Sky Radio
- Interview with Andrew Brooke President and CEO of BarkBusters USA Listen to interview
RadioKMTH
- Dog Talk BarkBusters Huston Radio Show Listen to interview
Print Media Articles
25 January 2007: Day of the Dog
– A dog-training franchise collars new ground in overseas markets. Now noses are pointed at China. by Jane Searle Business Review Weekly (BRW) Magazine Australia | read more |26 July 2006: Dog Owners Need Training
- 'Bans not a Remedy' PDF Article from the Liverpool City Champion (Sydney) | read more |6 July 2006: Dog Safety Awareness Urged
PDF Article from the Fairfield City Champion (Sydney) | read more |2006: Wag Welcomes Dog Whisperer
by Alison Taylor Pique News Magazine Vancouver Canada | read more |25 May 2006: When A Dog Chows Down
by John Korobanik Edmonton Journal Canada | read more |8 February 2006: A Few Survival Tips For New Puppy Owners
by Lindsay Holman Edmonton Examiner Canada | read more |26 July 2006: Kids and Dogs (Brisbane Extra)
Reports of dog attacks involving children are always heartbreaking but there are things parents can do to help prevent them. | read more |21 JULY 2006 Daily Telegraph (NSW)
Can Humans Silence Wild Dogs? Should we ban dangerous dogs or breed them out altogether? by Evelyn Yamine | read more |11 July 2006: ninemsn.com.au (distributed by AAP to various newspapers)
Dog attack prompts awareness campaign | read more |03/01/07 Bark Busters Greg Kleva Selected to Host Radio Show
Martha Stewart Living Selects Bark Busters Expert to Host Weekly Dog Show on Satellite Radio
On "It's A Dog's Life," Greg Kleva Helps Owners Understand Dog Behavior and Training to Promote Better Relationships with Their ... [read more]12/20/05 The Leader of the Pack
Animal Fair October 2005 Written By: Robin Brown Who You Gonna Call? Bark Busters! Five years ago, a revolutionary dog training service made its migration from Australia - where it first launched in 1989 - to the United States. ... [read more]12/01/05 You've been very, very naughty
Fido Friendly June 2005 Written By: Susan Sims I first spoke with Gary Fischer from Bark Bustes by phone. I poured my heart out about what was concerning my husband and me about our two dogs: leash aggression, ... [read more]10/27/05 Enlisting Aid For Dogs Behaving Badly
Veterinary Practice News October 2005 Written By: Betty Lidick Dogs' behavior problems often surface at veterinary clinics. Shy, trembling dogs Velcro themselves to owners' limbs. Agressive ones, acting out of fear or dominance, may put up such resisitance ... [read more]May 2006: The Loudest Bark Wins
by Amy Brown-Bowers National Post Canada | read more |19 April 2005: Home Schooling For Dogs
by Lisa Seiser Lake Geneva Regional News United States
After years of putting up with poorly behaving dogs, resident Joie Coleson was ready for a change. For years, the Coleson's two dogs have taken their.. | read more |03/25/05 Who ya gonna call? The Bark Busters!
Macomb Daily Business Editor Written By: Dan Heaton March 16, 2005 As in most businesses, John Moyses says the success of his business relies in large part on good communication. The only difference in Moyses' case is that ... [read more]03/08/05 A Guarantee Without Bite
Waukesha Freeman July 29, 2004 Written By: Stacy Tornio Program offers a holistic approach to dog training Jackie Reuning offers a bold promise. She will train any dog within a few hours and then give a written lifetime ... [read more]02/09/05 Bad Dog? Bark Busters Says Just Say BAHHH!
The Lansing City Pulse November 05, 2003 Written By: Elaine Yaw Look out all you misbehavin' dogs that can read this newspaper or that have an owner who can: There's a new trainer in town, and she's ready ... [read more]02/09/05 Trainers Teach Dog Owners to be the Leader of the Pack
Houston Community Newspapers December 09, 2004 Written By: Valarie Torres After getting caught in a round of layoffs from Shell in Houston after working for the company for 27 years, Bob Williams' life went to the dogs. In ... [read more]Northwest Houston Dog Lover Training Owners to Lead Pack
1960 Sun December 01, 2004 Written By: Steve Love Cypress resident Bob Williams is on a mission to show dog owners that they can put a stop to bad behavior in seconds. He's one of the newest franchisees ... [read more]02/09/05 Training a Pet Can be an Experience for the Pet Owner
East Lansing Town Courier October 10, 2004 Written By: Nikki Norris I have been asked repeatedly over the last couple of weeks about my lively souvenir from Mexico - Meha (the dog I brought back, for those of ... [read more]02/08/05 Dog Day Afternoon
Entrepreneur Magazine April 12, 2002 Written By: Devlin Smith A Bark Busters franchise helps dogs, and their families, get on their best behavior Biting, barking, chewing, mangling--Kathy Plourde sees it all. Every day she works with families whose ... [read more]02/07/05 Disobedient Canines Get Growl from Bark Busters
The Herald-Sun April 13, 2004 Written By: Susan Broili CARRBORO -- That dog just won't stop barking, or jumping up on people or turning a leash into a drag-ahuman device. So who you gonna call? Bark Busters Home ... [read more]02/07/05 Plano Couple in Dog Heaven
Plano Star Courier January 07, 2005 Written By: A. Lee Graham Plano couple in dog heaven Biting and barking no longer interest Holmes and Watson. In just two months, the pugnacious pups have mended their ways and made ... [read more]02/07/05 Dog Training Yields Better Behavior
The News Journal January 18, 2005 Written By: Christopher Yasiejko Dog training yields better behavior When dog owners despair, this specialized training employs body language and vocal tones to break bad habits and improve behavior Loren Glenn and her ... [read more]02/03/05 Love Dogs, Will Travel to Train Pooches
Northwest Explorer Business Today July 21, 2004 Written By: Mary Jo Cvetic Steve and Vicki Dell love dogs. For over 30 years, the Dells have enjoyed various breeds of the furry species as pets. They've even had championship ... [read more]02/03/05 Bark Busters Muzzles Pooches Through Special Therapy
Atlanta Buckhead March 2004 Written By:Anne Thomas Who You Gonna Call? Bark Busters muzzles pooches through special therapy Your four-legged, hairy best friend loves to bark at everyone, real or imagined, who passes within sight of your house. ... [read more]-
June 22 2003: Trainers Solve a Top Dog Problem (Sunday Denver Post by Cate Tereilliger)
– Tammy and Mike Houde had a pack of trouble and too many veterinary bills after their Siberian husky and three wolf hybrids began working out dominance issues - on each other. | read more |
