Mischief Maple

06/07/2026

Nova update:

I’d hoped to have updated sooner but juggling work, vet appointments, Flyball, toddler, and a funeral, there hasn’t been a lot of time for anything beyond house cleaning….

Nova had an initial consult with her regular vet who referred us to the dental specialist to see what options we had. We did pre-GA bloods as we knew she would need some sort of procedure. It was hard to know what was going on with her tooth with the fragment still hanging out in her gum, and whether the pulp was exposed (which will lead to infection).

The specialist was a worthy exercise to go through all of our options and work out the pros and cons. He didn’t think the pulp was exposed but would need further investigation, and the tooth fragment needed removal. We were estimated a root canal cost of $3900 if so unlucky so decided if that was the case, the best option would be to extract.

Nova had a procedure last Thursday back at our regular vet and we were faced with good news! The fragment was only tiny and no pulp exposure! She had a very quick scale and polish (her teeth were pretty immaculate).

Now we have the option to have some restoration/preventative work performed at the specialist which will cost around $1800. We haven’t decided yet if we will go ahead with it, the specialist reassured us that yes it is gold standard, but it is not imperative. We know the tooth has trauma and could still die within 18 months, and any sensitivity should be gone within a month or two.

Definitely relieved that she doesn’t currently need a major extraction but we have a plan to manage her teeth. Especially with the complications Aspen has (he’s due to have a couple minor extractions from previous trauma).

One of these days I’ll finally get my car serviced but alas today is not that day.

I have started sorting out more products, which are listed below. More to be listed when I can 🥲

22/06/2026

Hi everyone, it’s been a while. Been very busy with the dogs and now a toddler.

Over the coming days/next few weeks I’ll be doing a stock clear out at heavily reduced prices.

My little Nova has a fracture of one of her carnassials and is going to require some significant dental work. She is being assessed this afternoon by her regular vet but will likely be referred to a specialist in order to try and save the tooth.

This is going to be quite the financial hit so naturally we are trying to pool together as much as we can.

There will be snuffle mats, small tug toys and bandanas available at this stage. Prices will be marked on each image.

To get us started, here’s a few of the snuffle mats. Another one is in progress but it’s Christmas colours…

I’ll also be opening art commissions and selling other works. I’ll make another post with prices and what’s available too.

Thanks everyone

13/11/2025

It’s been a while! Life has been a bit full on after losing the dog that this page/hobby was all about in the first place.

We have a new puppy who is now actually 2 years old called Nova. Primrose is retiring from Flyball in a few short weeks at the ripe age of 13. Last but not least, I’ve been raising a tiny human who is now 6 months old. So I guess you can say things have been busy.

Website is on a bit of a hiatus but undecided whether I’ll keep it running and handle things privately instead.

Good news is that I’ve started creating again, where I can. I’ll post some things up soon and will probably open commissions ready for Christmas but will be strictly limited with my baby consuming most of my time due to teething.

03/08/2023

I’ve been putting off writing this post for months. I apologise for disappearing, but it has been a hard year so far.

For those who don’t know, my dear sweet Maple departed this world earlier in the year. It was sudden, and she declined very quickly following a diagnosis of cancer.

She was the inspiration behind all of my projects so far, along with being the little mascot who tagged along to markets and kept me company during every creative project.

While I’m still unsure of what direction to take Mischief Maple, I still know I have the burning desire to create. While at present, grief and sadness are the primary fuel to the fire for what I’m producing behind the scenes, there is still a whole lot of love as well.

In time, I am sure I will bring new and better products (I still have plenty of stock from when Maple was still here), but lately, I’ve only been able to produce artwork, which I’m sure I’ll share eventually.

Photograph by Kristina Wild Photography

14/01/2023

It only just occurred to me that I didn’t upload 2022’s Christmas photos. Look at the lil cuties!

31/10/2022

A little watercolour/pen piece for my neighbour for her birthday - a tawny frog mouth.

Commissions are currently OPEN if you’re thinking of a gift for a loved one, especially with Christmas coming up.

Prices starting from $25!

Feel free to DM me or send an email to [email protected]

10/09/2022

Not too late to come on down and check out the stall! Have a few new items l haven’t shared previously ;)

09/09/2022

Here’s your warning, folks 😉 my mumma will be running a store beside me

Looking for something special for your pet? Check out Mischief Maple's handmade pet apparel and toys/enrichment products. Emily will be at Park Ridge Connect Markets on Saturday.

Park Ridge Connect Markets 3922 Mt Lindesay Hwy Park Ridge.

11/07/2022

Each market, I’ve reassured the quality of my product in terms of what I’ve experienced. With any toy, it always depends on the dog. For testimonial sake, let me share my snippet of evidence.

On the left:
Exhibit A: freshly completed tug - I sell these for $10.

On the right:
Exhibit B: I can’t remember if they had this tug before or after moving house so anywhere from 10-14 months, they’ve had it.

It has been outside 95% the time. I had to fish it out from the corner of the yard under damp dirt and mango leaves. This is the level of “not care” I have (every toy stocktake of the yard, each toy gets assessed for interest and safety). I have 3 border collies. All of which play tug among the group, 3 different techniques, the youngest is a big toy dog. If it’s not buried under leaves, it’s played with.

Also, take note that Aspen pulled a ninja move and stole the OLD tug and ran around like he won the lottery. I’ve been inside 15 minutes and haven’t seen him since. 🤦‍♀️🤷🏼‍♀️

21/05/2022

Meet Tigger, he has had his snuffle mat for just under a year and he love it 😍 he uses one of the mini mats with shorter ties- much easier for their lil whiskers 😁

Minis are $20 + postage or delivery
Mediums are $40 + postage or delivery

I can also make custom orders $5 per item 😁

Ps. Thank you to my mother who pointed out typo city.. I was falling asleep and accidentally posted it 🙈