Honest Guidance for Future & New Dog Guardians

Because Dog Guardianship Is More Than Bringing a Dog Home

Bringing together practical advice, guidancem and trusted resources to help you make informed decisions every step of the way.

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Years of hands-on experience with dogs
People supported in choosing the right dog
Years volunteering at dog shelters

Thinking about getting a dog…then immediately spiraling into what if I mess this up?

Good! That means you’re actually thinking this through, putting you miles ahead of the pack (no pun intended).

Because here’s the truth no cute dog account is saying: the wrong match looks like constant stress, unmet needs, and wondering why this doesn’t feel right.

I’m a Dog Anti-Fluencer™. I help first-time guardians ignore the highlight-reel dog advice and choose a dog that fits their real life, energy, and capacity, even if their brain overthinks everything.

No fantasy. No one-size-fits-all advice.

Just clear, honest guidance and reality checks that cut through the noise so you can choose with clarity and actually feel at ease with your decision.

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Dog & Owner Matching Consultant of the Year 2025

Recognised for simplifying dog guardianship with personalised consultations and neurodivergent inclusivity.
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They weren’t sure either – until it clicked

Thoughtful experiences from first-time guardians who felt supported, understood, and clearer about what they actually needed.
  • They didn’t just give me a list of breeds, they explained why each one would/wouldn’t fit my life.
    u/gogyuma (Reddit)
  • The workbook was amazing and it really made me think about things I did not even think about before.
    Thom H.
  • I have some issues holding a pen so I was super grateful that the workbook exercises were also available as a Google docs to type it out.
    Emily S.
  • Nathalie really took the time to understand my lifestyle and recommend a breed that actually fits. Nothing felt rushed which really put me at ease.
    Alicia E.

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