Keep It Cute Dog Training

I have referred a number of clients to Ariana for her unique custom puppy and dog training services and they have all been thrilled with the results. Ariana is skillful, warm and her people skills are as wonderful as her dog training skills.

When I finally decided to add a puppy to my family, and before I even knew what puppy that would be, I DID know I needed to find a trainer to help me through those first crucial couple weeks or months. I did tons of research online, and spoke with a friend of mine (a trainer on the West coast) who suggested starting with the list of trainers on Karen Pryor Academy’s website. There aren’t a lot of options in Northern Virginia, but I did check out the ones that were here. I immediately liked the Keep It Cute website and found it very clear and informative, not to mention forthcoming about prices and expectations.
I interviewed a couple people, but I knew I wanted to work with Ariana from the start. She was responsive, organized, and communicative about how things would work. I loved that she offered a package vice one-​off sessions — I felt like it was indicative of the fact that she knew what she was doing and what would be the most benefit to the customer (both human and fur baby). Also made it pretty effortless for me to know how many sessions would be necessary to make progress.
I eventually brought home a pup and Ariana and I got to work. Here’s where things got complicated; the pup I brought home was just clearly not the right fit for me. Ariana spent a TON of off-​time talking to me about it and helping me through the decision to continue looking for the perfect pup. She was supportive, and committed to helping me no matter WHAT pup I brought home. But she also spent time telling me what to look for, breeds she thought would be a good match, and other random things that would help me make the best choice for my household and personality.
When I finally found the right puppy, she was completely on board and supportive. After working with her for two weeks, my puppy is amazing; she is used to sounds, knows commands, has a great demeanor, loves life, and is generally just an angel. I know I’m lucky to have found this pup, but I was even more lucky to find Ariana.
I could keep on going, including the fact that she’s now a trainer AND someone I call a friend, but mostly that you and your pup would be completely lucky to work with her.