The Inspiration
The Late Scott Jetter, Founder of Canine Craze, inspired people for years through dog training. During his years of teaching he motivated Canine Craze trainers and clients to go outside their comfort zone, push the envelope, and be innovative. He inspired people to be the best they could be, always ask “why?”, and teach with compassion. Many trainers and clients remember him and his many shenanigans, such as his catchy phrase, “Have the Best Day EVER!”. Canine Craze’s trainers and staff are honored to continue his legacy.
Meet our Team Leader
Renee Jetter started her career with dogs when she was 9 years old by volunteering for her local animal shelter in Boone, Iowa. By the young age of 12, Renee received the “Pets Choice Award” for her kindness and love of animals, in addition to her dedication and work ethic. Jetter has been professionally training dogs since her graduation from the Animal Behavior College in 2006. She has experience competing in obedience, training service dogs, conducting group classes and teaching private lessons. Jetter has designed and implemented successful dog training programs for…
Meet our Administrative Staff
Joy Heldt
Receptionist
Before Joy joined the Canine Craze team, her area of interest was elementary education. After holding a teaching position for quite some time, Joy decided…
Sydney Prohaska
Marketing & Communications
Sydney Prohaska is a born and raised Californian with a passion for both animals and art. Graphic design has been her main focus for several years now…
Meet our Trainers
Becky Parsons
Trainer
Becky has two dogs: Inari, a Shiba Inu, and Pippin, a Treeing Walker Coonhound/Collie mix. Her two dogs could not be at farther ends of the…
Janee Wise
Trainer
Janee earned her bachelor’s degree in animal science with a focus on companion animal management from Iowa State University…
Janice Rosenberg
Trainer
Janice arrived at a Canine Craze to take a puppy class in 2010 with her Australian Shepherd, Butters. She and Butters continue…
Jenny O'Brien Konior
Trainer
Jenny has been teaching classes since 1998, teaching at Canine Craze since 2008! Over those years, she’s taught puppy classes…
Jordan Rose
Trainer
After Jordan realized that running and trick training was not enough to keep her then three-year-old rat terrier, Murray, busy…
Kathy Blume
Trainer
Kathy is a lifelong dog lover. She had wanted a dog from a young age. She got her wish when her family
adopted a beagle/cocker spaniel mix…
Laura Williamson
Trainer
Laura and her husband, Gary, have been involved in the Canine Craze agility training program for over 10 years, beginning when Poby…
Lene Lox
Trainer
Lene moved to Des Moines in 2012 to attend Grandview University to pursue her interest in zookeeping at the Blank Park Zoo. She…
Lilly Dawson
Trainer
Lilly was born and raised in Texas. She attended Tarleton State University and graduated with her degree in animal science…
Marsha Burright
Trainer
Marsha has been an animal lover all her life. Her parents have both been pared with dogs from Leader Dogs for the Blind, so the amazing…
Michelle Hoile
Trainer
It was a total fluke that Michelle found Canine Craze four years ago when her dentist recommended our services shortly after she…
Miranda Bochner
Trainer
Nick Wilson
Assistant Trainer
Nickolas Bochner
Assistant Trainer
Working in the dog business since 2016, Nick has found a passion in seeing dogs improve through training…
Renata Meseck
Trainer
Renata started training dogs in 2013. She completed the certification program through Petsmart Inc, where she…
Shannon Bruening
Trainer
While growing up in Decorah, Iowa, Shannon had numerous pets including dogs, cats, goats, and horses. Due to her love for…
Sheryl Eaton
Trainer
To say Sheryl loves dogs would be an understatement as some have said it’s Sheryl’s addiction. She started volunteering at the ARL…
Sydney Kolb
Trainer
Sydney was born and raised in the Des Moines area. Growing up, she always enjoyed walking her neighbors’ dogs and dog-sitting…
Tabetha Williams
Trainer
Tabetha has been training dogs professionally since 2011. In 2012, Tabetha’s passion for training and understanding canine behavior…
Wade Herring
Trainer
Wade grew up in Cedar County, Iowa, in the middle of farm country and all kinds of animals. There was always a dog…
Jennifer Petersen
Trainer
Bio Coming Soon!
Samantha Gooding
Trainer
Samantha is originally from the Quincy, Illinois area. She has always had a dog, big or small, in her life…
Kelly Vohs
Assistant Trainer
Bio Coming Soon!