Englewood, Colo. - 14 December, 2005 -

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. About Bark Busters Bark 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.

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