BarxBuddy

BarxBuddy

Overall Rating

3.3

95 Customer Reviews

Summary

BarxBuddy’s Training Device implements sound and light cues to help you train your dog, but only owners who can devote time to intentional, consistent training will find the most worth from the device.

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3.3 Stars out of 95 Reviews
5 Star:45% 4 Star:9% 3 Star:7% 2 Star:6% 1 Star:31%
60% Recommend This Product
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Posted on Mar 2, 2020

Well built

By Caroline T., Hollywood, CA, Verified Reviewer

I've only had it for a day, so not enough time to see final results. When barking, my dogs stop and seem confused. Then they start up again. I think it will work in time as there is a reaction. When my boy growls at me, it stops him. Now I just need to point it at him without turning it on, and he stops. That makes me feel safer and I think he's learning that growling is unacceptable behavior. That's great for one day's trial.

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 1 Person Has Voted

Posted on Mar 10, 2020

Works

By Clint M., Indiana, Verified Reviewer

When my dogs start to get a little rough this snaps them out of it. I've had good luck with similar products and thought I would try this one, works great.

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 2 People Have Voted

Posted on Apr 13, 2020

Received today and this has not phased my dog

By Jennifer O., Lincoln, CA, Verified Reviewer

My dog is an 8-year-old chocolate lab who is totally wild. Every time I walk him he barks and whines because he wants to run. I tried this device today and it did not even phase him. I will try for a week and report back results.

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 1 Person Has Voted

Posted on May 5, 2020

It got a reaction

By Roger F., Katy, TX, Verified Reviewer

I have a small poodle that started barking at people and dogs when he hit middle age. Bought a BarxBuddy and, when he started barking, I stood in front of him and pushed the BarxBuddy button.

HolyFrigginJeepersAlmighty! My dog went totally berserk. Barked so loud the neighbor came over to see what was the matter. I'm totally convinced that the BarxBuddy works great for some dogs, just not mine.

My vet knows how stubborn my dog is and recommended a cattle prod set on low amps. I gave it a shot (pardon the pun). Just one zap and Bentley hasn't uttered a peep in the last 4 or 5 days. Peace at last!

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 2 People Have Voted

Posted on Mar 9, 2020

Good

By Nancy R., New York, Verified Reviewer

No way to verify shipping. Order was delivered but was left on front steps, could have been stolen because did not know it was going to be delivered. I usually have my porch door open when expecting a delivery, but again, no way to verify it was going to be delivered.

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 1 Person Has Voted

Posted on Mar 14, 2020

This product didn't work.

By Kevin R., Orange, CA, Verified Reviewer

I received the BarxBuddy and tried it right away with our Yorkie who is 7 months old. It made things worse. I tried it with and without the red light. When my dog started misbehaving I activated the product. Immediately my dog started barking at the light, runs away, and comes right back to me. He then starts barking if he sees me holding the BarxBuddy. I am returning this product for a refund. I am not saying this doesn't work at all, just not with our dog.

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 5 People Have Voted

Posted on Apr 14, 2020

Return and request for refund

By Barbara D., London, Ontario, Canada, Verified Reviewer

Dear Sir or Madam,

I ordered a BarxBuddy unit and my credit card was billed a total of $74.90. After ordering it I realized I purchased the same item a few months ago. It had no effect whatsoever on my dog so I chalked it up as a lesson learned and put it away. I forgot all about it until it was too late to cancel my order.

How do I go about returning this item and will I get a full refund. When things like this happen it is a warning that I should stop shopping online!

Please advise me where I should send this unit to for a refund! Thank you!

Regards.

P.S. "Bottom Line" I assume it has been very successful on other dogs - just not mine. I would recommend to a friend - always worth a try!

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 1 Person Has Voted

Posted on Apr 14, 2020

Doesn't even acknowledge it

By Reese K., Washington, Verified Reviewer

I saw this on Pinterest one time while scrolling with the title "Do you yell at your dog to start barking? Try this instead!" This intrigued me because my Cocker Spaniel CONSTANTLY barks at everything. We've tried everything from simply yelling at her, to bark collars, and even shock collars. And nothing works. She either doesn't acknowledge the noise or feeling, or it takes her a couple of minutes to finally lay off. At this point, it is annoying my whole household as her bark echoes throughout the whole house. So I thought maybe I'd give this a try. When we got it in the mail I took off her current Bark Collar and let her loose outside (where she spends all of her time barking). She immediately started barking at the neighbors behind us who were working on their yard. I slowly walked up to her with the device and pressed the button. Nothing. Not even a reaction. I brought her inside and sat her on the couch and pressed the button. She perked up the first time, and I tried it throughout the day, but she only ever had the reaction the first time. She didn't even acknowledge it. I don't know if it's her, or if it's the device. Also, everyone in my household can hear the device and they claimed humans couldn't hear it. I want to return this, please. It doesn't work.

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 2 People Have Voted

Posted on Jul 24, 2020

Cat vs. dog

By Susan Z., Gilbertsville, PA, Verified Reviewer

Didn't work on my Cavapoo - in fact, it caused her to bark even more (non-stop); however, ironically, it does deter our two cats from fighting. Go figure!

Length of Use: Less than 3 months

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Pros and Cons

Stops our 2 cats from fighting

Had no positive effect on my dog

Caused increased barking

Helpful Review? 1 Person Has Voted

Posted on Jun 17, 2021

Didn't work

By Deena G., Palm Springs, CA, Verified Reviewer

Tried to use the device according to directions. My Shephard Mix was not impressed in any way, with the so-called sound or light show. I have read the reviews and it seems to work better on small animals. Difficult to trust something I can't hear. I would love to see test results from a lab that can detect high-frequency sound. Otherwise, hard to say whether it's a hoax. Customer Service, however, was much more responsive than the device. Refunded the cost and the shipping I paid upfront (not the return) after I requested they do so. No arguments!

Length of Use: Less than 3 months

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Pros and Cons

Customer service quick refund

Didn't work as promised

Helpful Review? 4 People Have Voted

Posted on Dec 11, 2019

Not reachable

By Ari S., Hawaii, Verified Reviewer

I don't believe this is a legit business. I accidentally ordered a brush as well as the order I intended and when I sent 3 emails to support@barxbuddy.com the emails bounced back as undeliverable. When I called the 213 area code number the message said they are on Eastern time and when I looked up their number it is an LA number - not an Arizona number.

I also received no email confirmation that the order went through - but it is pending in my bank account immediately.

NOT COOL!

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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