Meet Our Staff


Payton: Our General Manager

Payton and Prince

After spending nearly five years working with the County of Los Angeles Animal Care & Control, Payton decided to move back to her hometown of Bolingbrook, IL in 2019 and bring her skill set to Dog Dayze! She comes with a background in dog behavior, dog socialization in a playgroup setting, leadership, and social media & marketing! In her free time, Payton is a special effects makeup artist and enjoys spending time with her one eyed rescue Pug, Tortilla!


Mirtha: Our Assistant General Manager

Mirtha

Mirtha has been a part of the Dog Dayze pack since early 2021! Her hard work and leadership is unlike anyone else’s! She can always be spotted with a smile on her face ready to assist you in any way possible! In her free time, Mirtha loves spending time with her daughter and doing arts and crafts!


Ava: Our Certified Professional Dog Trainer

Ava and Scarlet

Ava has been a part of the Dog Dayze pack since early 2020! Her compassion, patience, and love for the dogs go truly unmatched! Along with being one of our daily assessors, Ava is also our certified dog trainer! She graduated from Animal Behavior College and she enjoys working with puppies on their basic obedience skills! In her free time, Ava loves spending time with her sweet pup, Scarlet! You can keep up with Ava’s training sessions on her Instagram at @spotswithava!