I got a rootle (rottweiler / standard poodle; Egbert) for my first solo dog, hoping to use him as a support animal. He is stubborn and strong-willed, and before training, he didn't listen to positive OR negative reinforcement and ate anything and everything he could when I'd turn my back.

We began working with Peyton when they worked for Petco when Egbert was around eight weeks old. I had taught him the foundations, and despite the beginner-level class, Peyton was diligent in tailoring a training plan for him. Once they left Petco, we started with The Crazy Dane Academy as soon as they had it up and running. The experience with Peyton was nothing short of exceptional! They came to our home to train in a place my dog was comfortable, would focus on issues we needed for our goals, and gave us a lot of structure which my working dog thrived on. Peyton is also so kind and compassionate; when I mentioned that I was overwhelmed and unaware of how to groom Egbert's feet, they took the time to show me what to do and then trimmed them for us.

Another plus is that they focus on positive reinforcement training. They don't require or promote using an e-collar, which is almost impossible to find in the Salt Lake Valley for private training companies. After the 45-minute sessions, Egbert would be pooped, which is always nice when dealing with a puppy!

I saw significant changes in Egbert between when we started and ended our training at the end of June. I wouldn't have known how to push him farther than typical tricks if it weren't for Peyton and The Crazy Dane Acadamy. This company is a new gem in the SLC valley and is excellent for standard obedience up to dedicated support animal training.

​We love Peyton and the Crazy Dane Academy, and if we ever move back to Utah, we will be back in session with them!

- Sareena C.

Peyton has truly transformed my dog, who was once extremely shy and aggressive toward strangers.

When we started, she couldn’t be around new people without reacting fearfully.

Thanks to Peyton’s patient and consistent training, my dog has made incredible progress. We can now take her camping, and she interacts with new people without any issues.

It’s amazing to see her calmly accept pets from Peyton, something I never thought would be possible.

I’m so grateful for the work Peyton and The Crazy Dane Academy have done, and I’ll continue training with them to keep building on this success.

- Kimberly S.