SERENDIPITY
Intentional Dog Lifestyle & Honest Reviews
This is a space where I share the things that matter to me – a collection of notes and sketches from my life with Monte, my Mini American Shepherd. Here, you will find a journal of our adventures in Australia alongside honest reviews of the things that stand the test of time. Discover the quiet beauty of dog-friendly stays and walking trails, and what it is really like to live with a ‘constant thinker.’
Whether through thoughtful design or the serenity found on a long walk, I hope you find something here that resonates with your own journey.
True serendipity is the art of making happy discoveries
Monte’s Current Favourite
Every week, one toy rises above the rest of the pile.
This is a closer look into what is currently making Monte’s tail wag the hardest…
A festive BARGAIN comeback
Discover why the dollar bargain Monte refused to leave behind at Bunnings has made a triumphant return from the cupboard for a bit of Christmas in July magic…
The Monte Verdict
Monte’s Verdict is a running archive of what makes the cut and what gets left behind. Whether it is a ‘must-have’ or a ‘hard pass,’ you are getting the unfiltered verdict on the toys, stays, and gear we have put to the test. If it is not good enough for us, we will tell you exactly why.
From The Monte Chronicles
The reviews above are Monte’s practical evaluations, but this space down here is where my personal journal lives.
Part 9: Our Treat Journey | How to Make Clean, Single-Protein Treats at Home
Finding the Perfect High-Value Training Treat When Monte and I first started puppy school, I quickly realised that trying to motivate a little herding dog is a very different game compared to the likes of a food-obsessed Labrador. While…
Part 8: How To Pick the Perfect Forever Dog Bed | Monte’s Dog Bed Portfolio
If you had told me five years ago that Monte would eventually curate his own multi-level “bed portfolio” across the house, I probably would have laughed. When Monte was a pup, things were simple: you buy a budget-friendly, fluffy…
Part 7: Monte’s Desexing Twist | The Hidden Complexity of the “Wait”
What I wish I knew about delayed recovery for a mature dog is now a permanent chapter in the MonteCaro chronicles, and I hope it serves as a roadmap for anyone else choosing the same path for their companion….
