A woman with curly brown hair taking a photo with a camera, wearing sunglasses, a black t-shirt, and ripped denim shorts. She has a black shoulder bag and a tattoo on her left arm. A German Shepherd that wears a harness with the words 'Working Dog' is sitting beside her.

I’m TJ, the founder of Frog Rock Consulting, but my life and work have never really fit into one neat box. I’m a veterinary nurse, consultant, animal care professional, writer, adventurer and lifelong observer of the world around me.

This blog is where I share some of the stories, thoughts and curiosities that make up who I am, from veterinary life and animal behaviour to running, wild places, resilience, and the little moments that teach us something when we’re paying attention.

Curious & Passionate by Nature

TJ’s JOURNAL
A woman wearing hiking gear and a cap stands on a rocky trail in a mountainous area, petting a dog with a scenic river and mountain landscape in the background.
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Where it All Began

Most seven-year-olds pick up sticks and rocks.I picked up a Blue-tongued lizard. I don't remember exactly why. Perhaps I was curious. More likely, I was simply drawn to it.

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