Bark Busters – Mike The Dog Trainer

Training begins with an in-home consultation to assess the dog’s behavior and the family’s goals. A personalized, one-on-one program is then developed and delivered in the client’s environment. Sessions focus on teaching owners how to communicate using canine language to establish leadership. Follow-up visits and lifetime support are included to reinforce progress and address new challenges as they arise.

Pricing Summary

Pricing details are not publicly listed; clients are encouraged to call for a personalized quote after an initial consultation.

Policies

Trainers offer a Life of Dog Support Guarantee, providing ongoing assistance for the lifetime of the dog. Clients can reach out via phone or text for follow-up support at any time, and trainers respond promptly even when out of town.

Bark Busters – Mike The Dog Trainer is a professional in-home dog training service led by Michael DiStassio and Cassidy Lewis, serving Stamford and Greater Fairfield County, Connecticut. They specialize in resolving challenging behavioral issues including aggression, separation anxiety, excessive barking, leash reactivity, destructive chewing, digging, jumping, and potty training. Their approach is entirely humane, using no shock, prong, or choke collars, and avoids food treats, instead focusing on natural dog communication through body language and voice tones to establish the owner as the pack leader. Training occurs in the client’s home, yard, or neighborhood where behaviors occur, ensuring real-world results. Clients often see dramatic improvements within the first 20 minutes to an hour. The trainers provide personalized, one-on-one programs tailored to each dog’s personality and the family’s goals, with ongoing support guaranteed for the life of the dog.

Michael and Cassidy are certified Bark Busters Master Trainers with years of experience working with thousands of dogs of all breeds, ages, and sizes—from puppies to seniors. They also offer follow-up support, educational resources, and community presentations on dog behavior and safety. Their method emphasizes building trust and clear communication between owner and dog, resulting in long-lasting behavioral change without force or bribery.

Accomplishments

Michael DiStassio and Cassidy Lewis are certified Bark Busters Master Trainers with over five years of combined experience working with thousands of dogs. They have received over 220 reviews with a 4.98/5 rating across Google and Yelp, and are recognized for their high success rate in resolving severe behavioral issues in a single session.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with a call to schedule a free in-home consultation. During this visit, the trainer assesses the dog’s behavior, discusses the family’s goals, and begins the first training session immediately.