13/09/2026
Since losing Myers, Confident Canines has been on the back burner.
The same thing happened when I lost Craven. Grief changes things. It takes time, energy and focus, and sometimes, when you are simply trying to get through each day, it can be hard to show up in the same way you once did.
Each of those periods has left Confident Canines a little worse off. Fewer orders. Fewer clients. Less interaction. Less social media presence.
That is completely understandable. I have been less present, and I definitely haven't been promoting myself, Confident Canines or Active Outlet in the way I once did.
This isn't a poor me post. It is a let's support each other post.
I want to get Confident Canines and Active Outlet moving again. I want to rebuild what has slowed down over the last few years and get back to doing the things I am passionate about.
I want to support guardians and their dogs. I want to help people understand dogs better. I want to share information, start conversations and create spaces where we can learn together.
I also want to get back to actively bringing in and ordering some of the fantastic brands I already work with.
There is new gear coming from Dog Copenhagen, and I would love to get more orders and preorders underway for:
• Voilà
• DogCoach
• Howling Dog Alaska
• ZeroDC
• Ruff and Tumble
• Pomppa
• Kennel Gear
• Cato Boards
• Tuf-Foot
Some of these rely on enough interest to make an order or preorder viable, so knowing what you're interested in really does make a difference.
I would also love to know what you want from Confident Canines.
What would you like to learn more about? Would you be interested in workshops, online discussions, educational sessions or Q&As? Are there particular topics around dog behaviour, welfare, training or understanding our dogs that you would like to explore?
I have missed being present here. I have missed the conversations and sharing the things I am passionate about.
So I think it is time to start finding my way back.
Confident Canines has always been about dogs first, about learning, connection, adventure and helping people and dogs live better lives together.
I want to keep doing that.
💜 So, if you'd like to be part of getting things moving again, let me know. Comment with what you'd like to learn about, what brands or products you'd be interested in ordering, and please interact with or share the content that resonates with you.
Let's get the conversation, and Confident Canines, moving again.
Here is a random photo of Myers and Craven.