My husband and I are dog people. Dogs have been a part of our lives for over four decades. In that time we have worked with multiple trainers and training programs in Cache Valley and as far south as SLC. ARETE is by far the best all around, holistic training program we have eve…Read full reviewClose full review
My husband and I are dog people. Dogs have been a part of our lives for over four decades. In that time we have worked with multiple trainers and training programs in Cache Valley and as far south as SLC. ARETE is by far the best all around, holistic training program we have ever encountered. Nothing bad to say about any of the trainers we worked with in the past...on the contrary, we've worked with some of the best. That said...ARETE is truly in a class by itself. It is rare that a dog training program can be SO top notch all around but ARETE pulls it off. From their responsive, attentive customer service from day one, to the outstanding expertise of our trainer Bryan...our experience has been phenomenal! It is rare that a dog trainer can demonstrate a calm, accepting attitude with BOTH dogs and humans but Bryan at ARETE seems born to it. We have never felt judged or criticized for some of our "less effective" habits with our boy...always just receive calm, direct feedback about what might "work better". Our sessions with Bryan are fun! And our Border Collie Gus just loves him. He is so positive and caring, but direct and firm when need be! What's also really great? is that Bryan seems to love him too...you can see it. Gus has come such a long way in his short time working with ARETE. At six months he is already learning to walk off lead and is getting more reliable with his recall each day. When we started with ARETE we were asked what our goals in training would be...after some thought the answer seemed easy- For Gus to become a good citizen in our family and community and to be safe and have manners wherever he goes. We want him to have the most freedom possible, and the very best life he can have. ARETE understands that and they are helping us with each session to move closer and closer in achieving our goals for Gus. Thank you Bryan, Shannon and ARETE! Easily the best dog training program we have encountered in the valley and beyond.
