Northville's Bark Busters Makes House Calls

Maril Zbik, owner of Bark Busters, said she started her Northville business in November 2005.

She recently submitted information about the business to Patch. If you have a business and want to participate in Patch's Small Business Shout Out, you can fill out the online form.

How did your business get started? I have worked with dogs, cats, horses and other animals all my life and have a natural ability with them. I worked in the computer industry for 25 years. In 2005 I was finally able to merge my ability with animals with my career.

What products does your business provide? In Home dog training. Customized to your individual needs. Obedience, Behavioral Issues. Puppy training, toileting problems, Separation Anxiety, Aggression, Fearful Dogs, Sibling Rivalry, Leash training, Demanding Attention, Hyper Dogs, Nipping, Getting Ready for Baby, Special Needs People, Special Needs Dogs, AKC Canine Good Citizen Training & Evaluation etc. Any Dog, Any Age, Any Problem.

What do you want your business to be best known for? Customized Training, Effectiveness, Quick Results, Wholistic Approach to Dog Training.

What's your most popular product? We are most often called to address generalized obedience, Toilet Training, Puppies, Jumping, Greeting Visitors at the door, leash work, and those dogs where group training is not an option due to hyperness, fear or aggressiveness.

Why did you choose the location that you did? We do In-Home Training and we travel to our clients homes in the Detroit Metro area. In the home is where most behavior problems occur. Once we have established a solid foundation in the home we will travel with our clients to the vet, to parks, into town etc to also address any issues they may have with their dogs in those situations.

For more information, email bark-buster@comcast.net or call 248-219-3781.