When your dog is not the only one with big feelings.
Free Consult CallIf your dog could send you to "training",Â
they'd want you to work on healing -- not heeling.
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That’s where 1:1 support comes in. For dog guardians feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or burnt out — this is a space to focus on your side of the leash, with support grounded in mental health and real-life experience.Â
Licensed therapist. Reactive dog mom.
Student of veterinary mental health.
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AKA - someone who gets it.
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Supporting the human side of life with a complex dog:
- The emotional toll of reactivity, aggression, chronic illness, or uncertainty
- Burnout from managing your complex dog’s needs day after day
- Guilt, grief, or self-doubt around decisions like rehoming or behavioral euthanasia
- Losing freedom or connection because of your dog's separation distress
- Stabilizing emotionally after a crisis or acute incident with your dog
- The sting of social judgment—on walks, online, or from loved ones
- Conflict with partners, family, or others about your dog
- Feeling isolated when everyone else thinks "it's just a dog"


Three Session
Coaching PackageÂ
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  Three 55 min live sessions
Perfect for short-term support, this package gives you space to work through a current struggle, learn to apply some core tools from the COPE framework, or stay grounded while navigating a stressful phase with your dog.
 Also includes:
Between-session chat support
Session summaries, worksheets & activities related to your goals
 6 months of access to group support community
Cost is automatically split into monthly payments Â

Five Session
Coaching PackageÂ
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 Five 55 min live sessions
Best value per session. Meant for ongoing support and deeper work, this option helps you move through burnout, grief, or chronic overwhelm. It’s ideal for building long-term emotional sustainability in life with your complex dog. Â
Also includes:
Between-session chat support
Session summaries, worksheets & activities related to your goals
6 months of access to group support community
Cost is automatically split into monthly payments

Sliding Scale
Single SessionÂ
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One 45Â min live session
This one-time session is great for processing a specific concern, resetting your mindset, or getting support in a tough moment. It’s also a low-pressure way to try out coaching to see if it is a good fit for your needs.
These sessions do not include follow up homework, chat support, community access, etc.
In order to support our community while maintaining sustainability, sliding scale sessions are limited to two per person. If cost is still a barrier, please don’t hesitate to reach out — we’ll do our best to help. Accessibility matters. Â

Virginia & Tater
"I'm a first time dog owner to a reactive dog, and I found Jess at a time when I wasn't sure if I'd be served by traditional dog training or mainstream therapy.
She's the perfect combination of both.Â
Jess gave me the perspective and tools I needed to start loving dog ownership.
I didn't want to waste our best years weighed down with resentment and Jess has completely turned things around for us.
My only regret is not starting sooner."

Kelli & Cosmo
"Handlers & Humans helped me change the way I think about our training journey.
Since working with Jess, my negative emotions about my dog aren’t as extreme.
When we have bad days, I am better able to recognize that our journey is not linear and I can accept the ups and downs of our training journey. I also appreciate our good moments even more.
I have more hope for the future with my dog."
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Handlers & Humans LLC support dog lovers?
Is this therapy?
Is this dog training?
What is coaching?
Can I talk about things other than my dog?
Will coaching help me with my mental health?
How do I find a therapist?
Do you offer payment plans?
Let's Connect!
Book NowIf you're not sure which program is the right fit for you, let's hop on a free consult call and find you the perfect fit for the kind of support you need.