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Bark Busters USA ``Unleashes'' Major Franchise Expansion in Houston.


DENVER -- Area Selected for Its Entrepreneurial Spirit and Dog-loving Culture, Perfect Fit for Bark Busters' Holistic Two-Hour, In-Home Dog Training Concept

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, the world's largest dog training company, today announced plans to kick off its national expansion campaign in the Houston area this month. The campaign is designed to introduce Bark Busters' unique, in-home training approach to dog owners and potential franchise owners. As one of the top 20 dog markets in the U.S., Houston was selected because its dog-loving culture offers a marketplace that not only has a great need for Bark Busters' services, but also a solid pool of entrepreneurs seeking an avenue to channel their business spirit.

Bark Busters USA, with more than 86 franchised offices in 28 states, has experienced strong market momentum as dog-loving entrepreneurs take the opportunity through a home-based franchise to capture their share of the $32 billion Americans spend annually on their pets. The majority of Bark Busters' existing franchise owners come from the corporate and professional world -- ranging from former careers in technology to retail -- and empty nesters empty nester
n. Informal
A parent whose children have grown and left home.

Noun 1. empty nester - a parent whose children have grown up and left home
 who are all seeking flexible lifestyles that offer personal and professional fulfillment as well as a consistent revenue stream.

"Entrepreneurs are immediately attracted to our positive approach to dog training, and to the idea that we have no direct competitors," Andrew Brooke, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board.  of Bark Busters USA. "At the same time, our phones are consistently ringing with curious dog owners seeking a cure for their dogs' behavioral problems. They call us for hope, and we deliver that hope -- right to their home."

Houston and its surrounding suburbs is very typical of large metropolitan areas in that dogs are frequently kept in confined con·fine  
v. con·fined, con·fin·ing, con·fines

v.tr.
1. To keep within bounds; restrict: Please confine your remarks to the issues at hand. See Synonyms at limit.
 areas which can easily lead to issues such as barking, aggression, separation anxiety, hyperactivity hyperactivity, excessive physical activity of emotional or physiological origin, usually seen in young children; one of the components of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.  and general unruliness.

"Our trained therapists show people how to discipline their dogs so that the dogs can be an enjoyable part of the family," Brooke said. "Most of the time, we find that dogs are in complete control of the house because they're confused about their role. Dogs instinctively in·stinc·tive  
adj.
1. Of, relating to, or prompted by instinct.

2. Arising from impulse; spontaneous and unthinking: an instinctive mistrust of bureaucrats.
 follow a pack mentality. By training the owners with voice control and body language to establish authority, we teach them how to regain control."

"The Bark Busters training method is very effective on dogs that are indoors -- and 90 percent of Houston dogs are indoor dogs because of the heat," explained Bob Williams This article is about the rugby player. For the college basketball coach, see Bob Williams (basketball coach).

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Bob Williams was an Australian rugby league player for the Eastern Suburbs club.
, the only Bark Buster franchise owner in the region, located in Cypress, 30 miles northwest of downtown Houston Downtown Houston is Houston's largest business district. In terms of office square footage, it is the seventh largest in the United States.

Downtown Houston contains the headquarters of many prominent companies.
. "Often, pet owners have tolerated bad behavior for years and are frustrated frus·trate  
tr.v. frus·trat·ed, frus·trat·ing, frus·trates
1.
a. To prevent from accomplishing a purpose or fulfilling a desire; thwart:
 by their inability to control their pet. In a single visit, we can demonstrate to owners how they can control the situation immediately."

Bark Busters therapists offer dog owners a variety of in-home training services to correct behavioral or obedience issues in dogs of all ages, including puppies. Bark Busters is the only dog training company that offers a lifetime guarantee. Therapists will provide future sessions free of charge if problem behaviors recur.

"Our franchise owners achieve something magnificent every time they visit a home," Brooke said. "A lot of these dog owners had no hope before they called us. In many cases, we are saving these dogs from being unnecessarily euthanized. It's extremely gratifying grat·i·fy  
tr.v. grat·i·fied, grat·i·fy·ing, grat·i·fies
1. To please or satisfy: His achievement gratified his father. See Synonyms at please.

2.
."

Bark Busters expansion plan includes eight additional franchises in the metro Houston area within several 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. Operating the business requires no rent and little inventory. Plus, franchise owners virtually set their own schedules, allowing for a flexible lifestyle.

Bark Busters has trained more than 200,000 dogs worldwide with its easy-to-follow, holistic (treating the "whole dog") cure for behavior and obedience problems. In every market where Bark Busters is established, a vast majority of veterinarians Veterinarians and veterinary surgeons (vets) are medical professionals who operate exclusively on animals. Well-known and notable veterinarians include:
  • Wayne Allard, a U.S.
 recommend the company's services. In addition, about 80 percent of Bark Buster clients require only one two-hour home visit from a licensed dog behavioral therapist, if they continue with the 15 minutes a day follow-up exercises for several weeks.

People interested in learning more about Bark Busters' training approach and business opportunity can call 1-888-540-0209 for an early preview. Further information about the company can also be found at www.barkbusters.com.

About Bark Busters

Bark Busters started in Australia in 1989 and came to the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area.  in 2000. Since inception, over 200,000 dogs have been trained worldwide. Currently, there are more than 86 franchised offices in 28 states. With a total of 130 offices in six countries to date, Bark Busters' mission is to establish a global network of dog behavioral therapists and trainers to enhance responsible dog ownership and reduce the possibility of maltreatment maltreatment Social medicine Any of a number of types of unreasonable interactions with another adult. See Child maltreatment, Cf Child abuse. , abandonment and euthanasia euthanasia (y'thənā`zhə), either painlessly putting to death or failing to prevent death from natural causes in cases of terminal illness or irreversible coma.  of companion dogs. Bark Busters is the only dog training company that offers a lifetime guarantee. Therapists will provide future sessions free of charge if problem behaviors recur. Bark Busters USA has been ranked #353 of the top 500 franchises, #158 of the top 200 global American franchises and #99 of the top 101 home-based franchises. Bark Busters USA is based in Denver, Colorado. For more information, call 1-877-280-7100 or visit www.barkbusters.com.
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