ART + Guidance

You wanna know what my problem is? My ability to change my mind.

Now, it’s a great skill (?) to have when I was in the dating world or an employee because I wouldn’t stay miserable. It’s a “problem” in entrepreneurship because I’m constantly evolving and trying new things BUT I’m at the helm.

It’s all on me to figure out WTF I should be doing and if I want to do anything at all.

Starting dog behaviour training and agility training in 2019 was so exciting and it was as if I was able to take years of (unintentional) studying and finally use it…like I got the job where a “Masters in Dogs” was required!

Over the past 5.5 years I learned so much in so many areas but the biggest thing I learned was my tolerance for stress was very low. Well…IS very low. Turns out I’m sensitive to certain sounds, screens, wind, overthinking, worry, my period, the moon, etc.

There was no grand moment of epiphany, it was just a slow realization that although I labelled it as a “good stress” (because I was enjoying the working with dogs part of my job); my body was like: Girl. Please. We are in fight for flight.

Now, because I’m not a fan of misery (if I can help it), a change needed to happen. I slowly left social media (which was my main advertising and promoting) and in turn, my enquiries really slowed. Then I put more boundaries on when I’d accept new clients and thanks to that plus algorithms; I was a tumbleweed in the feed and I have zero regrets.

What that stunt did do, however, was create this amazing space for my other true passion: art.

Really embracing my art practice in 2024 and allowing myself to be creative again is the greatest gift I can give myself. It’s keeping me healthy in many ways and I’m not willing to compromise that these days. So because I’m the kind of gal who likes to keep my life easy, something’s gotta go….

Here’s the thing though: I miss some things that I was doing and sharing as a dog trainer and pet medium.

So after much thought and reflection over the past year and a half, I’m reworking what I’m offering and what I’m sharing.

First off: my socials will now be simply a home for Art + Guidance.

Some things to expect are posts about dog behaviour, dog advice, pet medium stuff, my art pieces for sale, encouragement to join my email list or come visit me at a market. As well as helping caregivers support their Little Artist’s own creativity journey.

I’m no longer offering 1:1 private training for new clients (if we’ve worked together in the past I’m still available for you!) or private agility clients.

I do plan to offer seasonal group classes starting 2025 as those are my favourite way to connect with you all!

My website will go through a slow facelift so bear with me as that changes.

Art and dogs have been a constant in my life since I can remember – it’s time both are honoured in a nice easy pace that creativity demands.

Love you guys, I hope you enjoy the new direction I’m taking this gig!