BARK BUSTERS MARKS 2005 YEAR-END
WITH 200% U.S. Franchise GROWTH
World’s Largest Dog Training Company with Its Natural
Approach Continues Strong Growth, Hitting 150 U.S. Franchise
Milestone
December 13, 2005 – Englewood, Colo.
– Bark Busters, the world’s largest dog training company, today
announced a 200% increase in franchise growth over the past 14
months, expanding from 50 to 150 U.S. franchises. This marks
Bark Busters’ fifth consecutive year of triple-digit growth in
the U.S market. As one of the fastest-growing franchise
communities in the United States, Bark Busters’ network of dog
behavioral therapists provides a highly successful, natural
training system based on dogs’ instinctual communications
methods. Bark Busters USA offers affordable, home-based
franchise opportunities, ideal for dog lovers who have a strong
business sense and are seeking an exciting and satisfying career
in the $35+ billion companion pet industry.
"2005 was another phenomenal year for Bark Busters," said Andrew
Brooke, CEO of Bark Busters USA. "Our sustained growth springs
from the strong market demand for our services, the
effectiveness of our natural training methods, and our firm
commitment to help people achieve the freedom to control their
lives through business ownership. We invite others to learn more
about the rapidly growing Bark Busters community as we continue
our growth throughout the U.S."
The Company attributes its growth to two primary factors: The
first is the remarkable market opportunity created by Americans
on-going love affair with their dogs. More than one-third of all
U.S. households are dog owners. This has created a large and
growing multiple-billion dollar opportunity for the Bark
Busters’ family of franchise owners who are focused on a common
goal – to build successful and satisfying businesses that help
others experience the joy of companion dog ownership. Second is
Bark Busters’ business approach, which includes a proven natural
training system, coupled with increasing brand awareness, large
protected territories, comprehensive training, and on-going
support for its franchise owners.
"Dog-loving entrepreneurs find our positive approach to dog
training very appealing and are attracted by the fact that we
have no large competitors," added Brooke. "Our call center and
web site receives more than 7,000 inquires per month, many from
frustrated dog owners seeking a simple and immediate way to
address their dogs’ behavioral problems. They call us for hope,
and we deliver that hope right to their home."
Bark Busters was started in Australia in 1989 by Sylvia and
Danny Wilson, expert dog trainers and authors of many dog
training books. Sylvia was head of an RSPCA shelter and studied
the behavior and communication methods of dogs for years. She
was saddened by the number of dogs she saw being maltreated,
abandoned and euthanized for behavioral problems, which she knew
was due to a lack of leadership. This became the basis for
creating the unique, natural training techniques that teach
owners how to train their dogs through the use of voice tones
and body language, all geared toward putting the owner in
control through effective leadership. These techniques have
propelled Bark Busters' phenomenal growth. It is now the world's
largest dog training company with 250 offices in 8 countries,
including 150 offices in the U.S.
With the experience of training over 300,000 dogs worldwide,
Bark Busters behavioral therapists are renowned authorities in
the area of correcting dog behavior problems, offering clients a
variety of natural dog training services right in their homes to
correct any behavior or obedience issue in dogs of all ages and
breeds, including puppies. The company’s natural training
technique leverages the same communications methods – voice
tones and body language – that dogs follow as part of their
instinctual pack mentality. About 80% of Bark Busters’ clients
require only one two-hour home visit from a certified dog
behavioral therapist, if they continue with just 10 to15 minutes
a day follow-up exercises for several weeks. All training takes
place right in the home where the problems generally occur. Bark
Busters is the only international dog training company that
offers customers a guarantee for the life of the dog.
Bark Busters expansion plan includes an additional 80 to 100
franchises in the U.S. in the next 12 months. New franchise
owners receive three weeks of comprehensive dog training, along
with on-going marketing and business development support, to
successfully launch and grow their business. Formal experience
of working with dogs is not necessary. Operating the business
requires no rent and little inventory. Plus, franchise owners
virtually set their own schedules, allowing for a highly
desirable flexible lifestyle.
For more information about Bark Busters’ training approach and
franchise opportunities in all 50 states, call 1-877-500-BARK
(2275) or visit www.barkbusters.com. The most recent newsletter
distributed to veterinarians across the country can be read on
the web site by clicking "news and current events", and next
"Tips ‘N’ Tails Newsletter".
About Bark BustersBark Busters, the world’s largest, most
trusted dog training company, started in Australia in 1989 and
came to the United States in 2000. Since inception, over 300,000
dogs have been trained worldwide. With 150+ franchised offices
in 35 states and more than 250 offices in eight countries, Bark
Busters is continuing its mission to build a global network of
dog behavioral therapists to enhance responsible dog ownership
and reduce the possibility of maltreatment, abandonment, and
euthanasia of companion dogs. Bark Busters is the only
international dog training company that offers a written
lifetime guarantee. Therapists will provide future sessions free
of charge if problem behaviors recur, or if any new problems
develop. Bark Busters USA is ranked by Entrepreneur Magazine as
#278 of the top 500 franchises, #137 of the top 200 global
American franchises, #75 of the top 101 home-based franchises,
and #73 of the top 140 low-cost franchises. For more
information, call 1-877-500-BARK (2275) or visit
www.barkbusters.com, where dog owners can complete a Dog
Behavioral Quiz to rate their dogs’ behavior.
