Reviews & Testimonials For Keiko Ruwhiu

Keiko was so professional and knowledgeable. She worked so well with our family and Bernie and dog. She was very accommodating in the times she could meet us and at no time did we feel Bernie was a lost cause and we actually think he has changed in just 2 days.

I have a 9 month old Husky/ German Shepherd X and needed help training her. Remy is sweet, sassy and a little stubborn. She is really anxious out by roads, very distracted and quite reactive. Keiko has been a big help and given me a lot of encouragement and hope. Walking her on a leash made me anxious as she would just pull and react to everything around her (including trying to chase every car that drove past) I have had a few sessions with Keiko and saw immediate improvements in Remy's behaviour. She has become more obedient and responsive. Remy is learning to walk on her leash without pulling or biting it. We are now working with her out on my busy street. With Keiko's help Remy is learning to sit by the road (not chasing cars) and is learning to stay focused on me. I am feeling less anxious and I'm pretty sure Remy is too! When Aunty Keiko comes to teach us Remy is a show off and does what Aunty Keiko tells her to do - this shows me that Remy is capable! I'm so grateful to have Keiko's support and expertise and it's so good knowing I can contact her whenever I have any questions or need help.

From my initial online query Keiko was very quick to respond. We had a lengthy telephone conversation during which Keiko outlined the ideas behind Bark Busters, the training involved and the cost. Our dog Maggie was getting increasingly worse barking at everything and everyone, including family members she knew well so we knew we had to do something. Very happy we made the connection with Keiko. From her first visit Keiko explained so much about Maggie that we hadn't thought of and suggested ways of distracting her from barking, and that Maggie was probably quite happy to give up the feeling of having to "protect" us. We spent a full morning talking with Keiko and looking at video clips which showed us a different perspective of a barking dog and then we did some basic "human" and dog training. This has certainly paid off and we now have a far more relaxed dog and home life. Maggie still has a long way to go and we know it's up to us to keep up the training. Keiko has visited a second time and agrees there certainly is improvement, giving us a few more hints and encouragement. It is good to know that Keiko is always at the end of the phone or happy to come out for a visit should we have further issues or hit a stalemate. I would certainly recommend the psychology behind Bark Busters and in particular Keiko who is very knowledgeable and approachable. Thank you Keiko for making Maggie and our homelife calmer and so much more enjoyable.

Keiko is not simply a dog trainer, she is a teacher that helps us human to establish the understandings of the dogs and the way to interact with them. She is nice and professional, we see instance changes on our dogs, and of course us, since her first visit. She explains the procedures clearly and always ensures we know how to manipulate the techniques before she finishes the session. Highly recommended!

Keiko was amazing and has the patience of an angel. We saw a dramatic change in Mac within the first few days. Barking and Jumping has decreased significantly, recall is much better and we've changed up his diet. Plus we have a much better understanding of the dog pack mentality on who the pack leaders should be as it made my husband and I realize, we may have been confusing him with different commands. We are having more fun than ever with Mac now and excited that the training is on-going as he grows.

We only had our first session with Keiko and my dog Noah actually showed that he was listening and behaved more calmly. It helped to build confidence to have a well behaved dog in the near future :)

This is the second time we've worked with Bark Busters and Keiko. This time we are being proactive with our puppy. Keiko came to our place and showed us all the little things we needed to put a stop to to make sure our puppy grows up to be a stable perfect family dog. Keiko talks about what to do and explains why do it, then she shows you, then it's your turn with coaching to make sure you get it right. It really helps your confidence and management of the dog. The best part for us, is that if we need extra support we can just call Keiko. You can't beat that kind of commitment! We recommend Bark Busters to everyone who gets a dog.

We are so grateful to have met Keiko - She has explained to us in simple terms how to best handle our new puppy Roxy so that we start our new life together without frustration, as I am sure it happens all the time with a new dog. We just had the first lesson and we can already see a change in her behaviour. Looking forward to continuing with the program.

It was a great start to the training, Matilda is starting to change around, I feel more confidant and she is no longer the CEO, I realise there is a way to go but we had fabulous advise and its onwards and upwards, Keiko is great with Matilda and me. Lots to look forward too.

The followup session was very helpful. Keiko acknowledged the work we had done so far and made a plan for the coming weeks for us. Her practical tips make it easier to achieve goals. She has got a wealth of knowledge and offers help in area required.

Harley is an energetic pup but Keiko immediately showed me is manageable by using the techniques consistently.

Keiko was very helpful with our two unruly dogs. She explained everything in depth and ensured we and the dogs understood what she was asking of us. Ivy and Arlo responded very quickly to her techniques and we saw an immediate improvement, we are sure they are going to improve in leaps and bounds with our perseverance and Keiko’s guidance throughout this journey. It just goes to show old habits are breakable and your dogs can become what you want them to be! I highly recommend Keiko and her training services, she is very friendly and knowledgeable, we can’t wait for our future sessions with her.