Press Releases, Articles and Latest News/Events
A Current Affair: Channel 9
10 July 2007
How to be Top Dog - Brady Halls
Does your dog bark every time the doorbell ring? Sick of the neighbour's dog barking for hours on end? Fear no more, help is on the way. Bark Busters are here to help you bring the vocal pet in your life, under control. | read more |
June 2007: Sit, Heel and Turn Over $20 Million
Sylvia and Danny Wilson (right) founded the dog training franchise Bark Busters in 1989. With a staff of three, they have built a network of master franchises and 409 franchisees worldwide to turn over $20 million in 2006. | read more |
January 2007: Kids going back to school? Don't forget your dogs!
With the summer school holidays drawing to a close, it’s not only time to consider the kids returning to school – your dog also needs some attention! The end of holidays can lead to issues if you don’t start preparing early... | read more |
Summer 2006: Fireworks... No Fun for Dogs!
Essential tips from Bark Busters to help your dog cope with fireworks and thunderstorms during the summer season... | read more |
20 July 2006: Educate, Don't Legislate
Education imperative to reduce risk of dog bites, says Bark Busters... | read more |
10 July 2006: Call for National Dog Bite Prevention Week
An apparent increase in dog attacks on children in Australia has prompted Bark Busters, the world’s leading and most trusted dog training company, to call for an annual Australia-wide Dog Bite Prevention Week... | read more |
Winter 2006: Winter Woes
A dog-lover's guide to winter-proofing your dogs... | read more |
Dogoscope: The Bark Busters Doggy Horoscope
Read our fun guide to understanding your pooch's personality by the stars... | read more |
News/Radio Stories
A Current Affair: Channel 9
10 July 2007
How to be Top Dog - Brady Halls
Does your dog bark every time the doorbell ring? Sick of the neighbour's dog barking for hours on end? Fear no more, help is on the way. Bark Busters are here to help you bring the vocal pet in your life, under control. | read more |
ABC Mid North Coast NSW (Port Macquarie)
Morning Show - 15/06/2007 - 08:37 AM
A Wingham family is concerned about their safety after an attack by a neighbouring dog last weekend. Diane Cassidy, Wingham resident, describes what happened. Following this, Bryan Edwards, Bark Busters spokesman, comments on why the dog may have attacked and what is the best thing to do in a situation like that. Safety tips on dealing with unfamiliar dogs also given.
2SM (Sydney)
18:00 News - 14/06/2007 - 06:02 PM
There are concerns dog owners are unaware of the dangers their pets may pose. This comes after a suspected dog attack in Sydney's outskirts where the owner of a pack of dogs was found dead on her property.
2DU (Dubbo)
Morning Show - 14/06/2007 - 01:41 PM
Bryan Edwards from Bark Busters talks about how to handle dogs. Edwards says that dogs need education like children. He explains that trainers come into your home and help you with your dog and train it. He talks about training guard dogs and says there is no need to make a dog viscous to make it protective. He says its not wise to have too many dogs and two is enough for most families. Edwards talks about how to behave with aggressive dogs when they approach you and talks about dogs hearing.
SEA FM (Tasmania)
12:00 News - 14/06/2007 - 12:01 PM
Dog trainers are calling for a national awareness program after a 61-year-old woman was fatally mauled by her pet dogs.
Vega 95.3FM (Sydney)
12:00 News - 14/06/2007 - 12:00 PM
Dog experts are urging owners to take necessary precautions to ensure their pets behave following the mauling death of a woman at a house near Windsor overnight.
HEART FM (Hobart)
12:00 News - 14/06/2007 - 12:00 PM
Dog trainers want a national awareness program after the fatal mauling of Sydney woman by her pet dogs.
2SM (Sydney)
Mornings - 14/06/2007 - 11:18 AM
Delaney interviews Bryan Edwards, Bark Busters, about a 61yo woman found dead with dog bite wounds all over her body. The woman kept 11 dogs at her home, and the question is whether or not the dogs attacked her and why. Edwards says that dogs work on instinct and if they detect something wrong they move towards the defensive mode. Edwards says that when working in a pack, dogs become much more vicious, similar to wolves in packs. Edwards says that people cannot treat one single animal the same way they would treat one individual dog. Edwards says that occasionally people come across dogs that truly show signs of pure aggression, and it is like a loaded gun. Edwards says that more education is needed to inform people of the dangers of dogs, both adults and children. Edwards gives his tips on how to defend oneself from an attacking dog. Edwards says that small children should never be alone with a dog or discipline them.
2GB (Sydney)
10:00 News - 14/06/2007 - 10:01 AM
Dog trainers have called for a new national awareness programme after a woman was apparently mauled to death by her pets in Sydney's north west.
2SM (Sydney)
10:00 News - 14/06/2007 - 10:01 AM
A suspected dog attack which led to a woman's death in Sydney has sparked renewed calls for greater dog safety education. Dog trainers are hoping the attack on a woman found with bite wounds all over her body will highlight the need for dog awareness. Bryan Edwards, master dog trainer and Bark Busters Director, says that dogs react in packs and thus need to be trained.
NOVA 96.9 (Sydney)
10:00 News - 14/06/2007 - 10:00 AM
A 61yo woman has died after being mauled to death by some of her pets.
Vega 95.3FM (Sydney)
08:00 News - 14/06/2007 - 08:01 AM
Eleven dogs have been taken from home in Sydney's north west after they attack their 61 year old owner. Bryan Edwards, Bark Busters, says the dogs should not be put down.
26 July 2006: Dog Owners Need Training - 'Bans not a Remedy'
PDF Article from the Liverpool City Champion (Sydney) | click here |
26 July 2006: Dog Safety Awareness Urged
PDF Article from the Fairfield City Champion (Sydney) | click here |
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 (Sydney 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 | |
