You (and your dog) are not alone.

You’re not the only one whose dog impacts their emotional health.

You’re not the only one with a big feelings dog that triggers your big feelings.

You’re not the only one who isn’t sure how to cope with their canine.

You’ve found your community.

We support each other as we support our dogs.

Check out the video to get to know us, our community, and the onboarding process.

If you have any questions, reach out to ComplexCanineCommunity@gmail.com for assistance.

Community Features

  • Discussion Threads

    Chat with guardians just like you, share your wins, vent about your losses, ask questions, and get inspired by others.

  • Monthly Support Calls

    Professionally-led group calls about the human side of the leash. From self care to coping skills, to just chatting about our pups with people who get it.

  • Courses

    Mini courses on how to “cope with your canine”, deal with social stigma, co-regulate with your dog, and more!

Let’s take a tour of the Complex Canine Community!

Who We Are

Jess Adam

Founder, Coach, & Licensed Therapist

Alyssa Schafer

Certified Dog Trainer & Licensed Educator

The Complex Canine Community is a collaborative project between friends and colleagues,

Jess Adam of Handlers & Humans LLC and Alyssa Schafer of Tri-Dog Solutions.

CCC was born from years of friendship, mentorship, collaboration, and equine therapy work together. Jess and Alyssa have a deep understanding of how to support the human side of the leash from their combined backgrounds in psychotherapy, education, and of course dog ownership, training, and wellness.