hi, i’m jess.

Dog person, retired nurse, and owner of Space City Canine. I help dogs and their people connect and build understanding through structured play.

partnership over protocols

There are a multitude of approaches to improving life with your dog, and each has its benefits and limitations. I believe in holistic training that respects the nervous system and meets both dog and human where they are.

I specialize in high-energy, sensitive, or reactive dogs, and I love working with clients who are curious and ready to do things differently.

If you’ve tried traditional training and it didn’t click, or if you’re just looking for a more collaborative, personalized way forward, you’ve found the right place.

from pediatrics to puppies

While I have loved and lived with dogs since I was a child, my path into professional dog training started while I was still working as a pediatric ICU nurse. I began volunteering at BARC (Houston’s county animal shelter) and fostered several dogs who were on the euthanasia list due to overcrowding. I learned how to work with dogs as social and emotional beings capable of amazing things.

After a year of dedicated study and a lot of hands-on practice, I knew I had to create a business that helped dogs and their people build better connections through structure and play.