Jessi began her career in veterinary medicine in 2007, working in both emergency and day practice facilities. She graduated from Oklahoma State University–OKC in 2010 with an Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology and is a nationally and state-licensed Registered Veterinary Technician.

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Her time in veterinary medicine sparked a deep interest in both human and animal behavior. After seeing how anxious and fearful many patients could be, Jessi became passionate about finding ways to reduce stress and strengthen the bond between people and their dogs. She quickly realized that prevention and education play a critical role in addressing unwanted behaviors before they start.

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In 2011, Jessi began teaching Puppy Pre-K and Basic Obedience classes. She continued advancing her education by graduating as a Certified Training Partner through the Karen Pryor Academy in 2014 and founded ROC Animal Training and Behavior the following year.

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Jessi’s passion is helping families build stronger, happier relationships with their dogs. She is a proud member of the Society of Veterinary Behavior Technicians, the Association of Professional Dog Trainers, and the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. She is also a Certified Family Dog Mediator, AKC Canine Good Citizen and ATT Evaluator, Fetch Judge, and Certified Trick Dog Instructor with Do More With Your Dog.

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Additionally, Jessi has completed the Master Course in Aggression in Dogs by Michael Shikashio and regularly attends continuing education courses, seminars, and conferences to stay current and continue growing as a professional.

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Outside of training, Jessi is a busy mom of three who understands the challenges of balancing family life, work, and dog training. She competes in multiple dog sports, with several of her dogs earning national invitations and top rankings over the years. Her current pack includes Chaos (Australian Shepherd), Spryte (Australian Cattle Dogs), and Nyx (Doberman).

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When she’s not working with dogs, you’ll find Jessi outdoors with her family and dogs enjoying nature and new adventures together.

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Why “ROC Animal Training”?

ROC stands for “Right On Click”—a nod to Jessi’s love of clicker training and her belief that training should be both fun and effective for dogs and their people.

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The name also honors Jett Roc, Jessi’s soul dog, who was by her side from the very beginning and attended the Karen Pryor Academy with her. Jett embodied enthusiasm, trust, and perseverance—values that continue to shape Jessi’s training philosophy today. He passed away in January 2021, leaving behind an incredible legacy.

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In 2017, Colt joined the family and continued that legacy until his passing in August 2024 due to DCM.