Amber Woods, Owner

Amber’s favorite thing about Dogtopia is getting to know all the pup personalities. She has been an animal lover since birth, having worked with both domestic and wild animals. Before coming to Dogtopia in 2021, she was a Management Consultant and now oversees the daily operations of Dogtopia of Houston. Amber and her husband Alex have two human children Gracie (7) and Grady (6), and a Vizsla named Velcro. They live in East Downtown and enjoy family bike rides along the Memorial Bayou and exploring the world through travel.

Tony Howdeshell, Executive Director

Tony spent 30 years serving the country in the Navy. After his military retirement he spent several years consulting mostly in the oil and gas industry. He and his family are all animal lovers. His wife, Ann-Marie volunteers at local shelters and is usually caring for rescues on her own. He has a 30 year old son and a 29 year old daughter who he partners with on a family run Halloween business. You’ll rarely see him without his support dog Sasha by his side. We are excited to have Tony (and Sasha) on the Dogtopia team!

Jimmy Rosado, Parent Relationship Manager

Jimmy is a latin ray of sunshine whose laugh fills the room with joy! Prior to joining us here at Dogtopia, Jimmy worked for United Airlines. He is loyal to his friends and family and his heart belongs to his Chihuahua Cokita. He enjoys going on walks through the city, cheering on Houstons sports teams with friends, and sampling our city’s great cuisine!

Jenna Anchia, Community Relations Manager

Jenna has been with Dogtopia for 3 years and found her passion for working with dogs after the passing of her first dog, Chance. At Dogtopia, she focuses on both pet care and community outreach—making sure your pup has the safest, happiest experience possible while also connecting with pet parents and local partners to share Dogtopia’s mission. With a bachelor’s degree in psychology, Jenna brings a strong understanding of behavior and communication to everything she does, helping to create meaningful experiences for you and your dog.

Jayla Urbina, General Manager

Jayla is an animal lover who has worked with Dogtopia for 3 years. She is passionate about all animals, but dogs are her first love. You will find her with her Pup, Astro, who is 1year old Doberman mix. When she is not working, she is enjoying watching sports, her favorite being The Houston Astros.

Tracy Ramos, Assistant Manager

Tracy is a lover of all animals. She has been a Dogtopian for about 2 years now. She enjoys exploring nature with her pup, Phoebe when she isn’t working and enjoying our daycare/overnight stay pups.