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 1, 2020

Opening battery compartment

By Denise A., Concord, CA, Verified Reviewer

I cannot open the back where the batteries go so I don't even know if I have to buy batteries. There is an arrow that points upward, I can't do it, please advise. I will ask a male friend if he can open the compartment. I am not able to work with my dog as of yet. I cannot give a positive or negative review until I can open the batteries compartment.

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

Helpful Review? 1 Person Has Voted

Posted on Mar 1, 2020

Unsatisfied

By Terri M., Riverside, CA, Verified Reviewer

My first Buddy only lasted 3 weeks. I ordered a second one and it has done the same thing. I would not recommend this product. At first, my dog responded, then within the 3-week period she failed to recognize the alert and continued to bark. Funny thing, my husband can pick up the alert through his hearing aide.

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

Helpful Review? 3 People Have Voted

Posted on Mar 1, 2020

Progress in work

By Carolyn V., Sierra Vista, AZ, Verified Reviewer

Got the device and I am using it every time Rusty goes outside. I allow him to bark only when he is on alert bark. We have a common path behind the house and that's when he alerts to people, coyotes, and javelinas near our fence. On his mile walks daily he is getting better, still alerts to people, but does not pull me to go and greet them close up. He still alerts to other dogs that come past our front yard, but after holding the button till he stops, I think he is associating the noise with the required action "STOP."

It will take time, he is 11 years old and a coon hound takes time and patience.

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

Posted on Feb 29, 2020

Love this item

By Michiele J., Colorado, Verified Reviewer

I have two chihuahua mixes and they bark at anything going past the house. And their bark is very high pitched. They are too small for bark collars and yelling at them didn't work. So when I saw this product I was hopeful. With the first time I used it they responded by stopping their barking. It works. Now all I have to do is pick it up. And it stopped the neighbor's dog from barking at me. Love this product.

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

Helpful Review? 1 Person Has Voted

Posted on Feb 29, 2020

Very interesting device

By Timothy D., Oregon, Verified Reviewer

Works well with barking dogs (we have two), but it only distracts because of the lights. It does not really train or discourage them from barking. Not sure I would purchase if I knew in advance from someone who had one and told me what it does.

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

Helpful Review? 1 Person Has Voted

Posted on Feb 27, 2020

Performance

By Virinder S., Brooklyn, NY, Verified Reviewer

It works great and met my expectations. I think I will be recommending to other people. I have more control over my dog not only in barking but also training him in other behaviors as well like not destroying the furniture, and not to pick up garbage and hosts of other behavior patterns.

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

Helpful Review? 1 Person Has Voted

Posted on Feb 26, 2020

BarxBuddy

By Connie B., Crane Hill, AL, Verified Reviewer

I haven't had the chance to work with my puppies yet. I know the first time I tried it, it scared my little man to death. I don't like anything that scares my little man. He is only 5 pounds and he is the reason I bought the thing to begin with. I don't want anything that will hurt any of my puppies or scare them either. If I don't get a better reaction from my other two puppies I will be sending it back.

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

Posted on Feb 26, 2020

I have not received my ordered product. Why?

By Michael C., New Zealand, Verified Reviewer

I have expected to receive this device to stop my dog from barking. Coming from? Where on earth is it coming from? It seems like a swindle to me at the moment. You seem to have good processes in place, were considerate in making sure the purchase was cochere but I am most disappointed that it hasn't yet arrived. Please explain or send me another if you feel the original purchase has gone astray for some reason.

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

Posted on Feb 19, 2020

BarxBuddy

By Charlaine L., Canada, Verified Reviewer

I purchased a BarxBuddy and yes I was a little concerned too but the thing actually works. My dog barks at the TV non-stop, well, not anymore - point, aim, press button, he stops instantly! Wonderful little gadget!

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

Helpful Review? 1 Person Has Voted

Posted on Feb 1, 2020

Expensive flashlight

By Richard H., Australia, Verified Reviewer

Tried this device on several dogs and it had no effect. The advertising leads you to believe it will stop any dog barking, it doesn't. It is a cheap piece of plastic made in China with a couple of useless lights in it. Be careful if you order as there is a tab that is well-positioned for you to accidentally hit and end up with a pair of nail expensive clippers. Ended up paying AUS $71.00. Should have used a rolled-up newspaper on my hand, works better.

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

Helpful Review? 3 People Have Voted

Posted on Jan 20, 2020

Total waste of time!

By Gary R., Maryville, TN, Verified Reviewer

I ordered this product from its website. I’m glad I used PayPal is all I can say, if not, I probably would still be waiting for it. I received it about a week and a half later with no notice of any kind, it just showed up in my mailbox. After trying it for about 2 weeks all I get is more barking from my Yorkie and no reaction at all to the light or supposed noise. I will be sending it back, like I said, thank God I used PayPal, if you will notice the phone number is not complete, at least it is on PayPal. If I don’t get my money refunded in a week I will file a complaint with PayPal and the BBB for selling a product that does not work. The positive reviews on here must be from the company's workers or paid employees.

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

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