Last Updated on July 22, 2012 by DeanR
Bark Busters Home Dog Training Franchise
Bark Busters Home Dog Training is a franchise for a dog training business. It was founded by Grand Master dog trainers Sylvia and Danny Wilson. They managed an RSPCA shelter for 10 years; the RSPCA is a charity based organization that helps promotes care and protection against animal cruelty.
During these years, Sylvia was not happy with the number of dogs that were put to sleep because of behavioural problems. She realized that it roots down to having to improve the communication between the canine and its owner. The Bark Buster system was born. They started their business in Australia in 1989. They currently have 500 franchises in 10 countries. In 2008, they were awarded as the “Best of the Best” by the SPCA (International Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals). To date, they have trained over 400,000 dogs worldwide.
Bark Busters USA was founded by Liam and Natalie Crowe. Liam used to work in the bank and Natalie was a travel consultant. They discovered the wonders of the Bark Busters way of training dogs after they enrolled their own and amazed by the results. They brought Bark Busters to Auckland, New Zealand. Because of their success in New Zealand, the Wilsons suggested that they bring Bark Busters to the United States. They now have 250 locations in 40 states but they still have a goal of finding 700 locations in the United States.
What services do Bark Busters Home Dog Training offer?
They have the home dog training which is a customized training depending on your dog’s needs and yours. There’s only a one-time fee no matter how many sessions it will take to address a certain issue. You will be given an exercise to do with your dog for 15 minutes on a daily basis to emphasize what was taught in training. There are also Puppy Schools in some locations. You and your dog will join a class of 5-10 other pairs for 4 one hour sessions in 4 weeks. This is to give you and your dog a good start in your relationship to avoid disobedience. They also have group classes for older dogs that include one a half hour sessions once a week for 5 weeks. Bark Busters offers the lifetime guarantee on their services for a small additional cost and this is backed up by copies of receipts and official documents at their home office. They will work with you for a year or for the lifetime of the dog so long as you are working with the therapists. This guarantee can be used whether the same problem occurs or a new problem arises. If you move, this guarantee would also be coming with you. If you are reasonably near another branch anywhere in the world, you can still avail of your guarantee or they will give you support by phone or email and for no extra charge. Bark Busters also have Kid Safety Program. It teaches them how to react with familiar or unfamiliar dogs for their own safety.
Costs and Requirements Associated with Running a Bark Busters Home Dog Training Franchise
You need to have a net worth of $200,000 and a total liquid asset of $10,000-$39,000. You will need to invest about $70,000-$98,000. Franchisee fee is $37,500 with an on-going royalty fee of 8%. This is for a renewable 5 year term agreement.
What’s included in the franchise package? There will be comprehensive training at the headquarters for 120 hours. It’s home-based so there’s no need for realty ties. You will have exclusivity in your territory and will be working with prominent media advertising. It also includes newsletters, meetings, and a toll-free phone line. They have field evaluations but they emphasized that they would also give you the freedom to give suggestions and apply your own creative sales techniques. This is what they refer to as collegial style of ownership.
Contact Details
You May Reach Them At:
Address: 250 W. Lehow Avenue Englewood, CO 80110
Phone Number: 1-877-500-BARK (2275)