Early in Mazi's career as a very junior Barkitect - she knew she had a vision for a better canine future. With a genuine talent she didn't need much formal training - most of her experience was gained 'on-the-job' literally.

Mazi was extremely dedicated. Sometimes catching a little sleep while working late into the night.

Mazi always likes to get at least some real grass into the project. Pools can be good for the occasional swim and timber around the pool rather than 'pebblecrete' is kinder to pets paws.

In the background here one of Mazi's best mates 'Padjo' can be seen checking out the quality of the build. Padjo is the builder Zenya's dog (Zenya is from Henrise & is a popular HOUZZ builder). Mazi and Padjo often perform site inspections together. Nothing sub-standard gets past these two super...

Mazi likes to make sure the stairs aren't too step for her vertically challenged friends and she's not too keen on open tread risers either.

Mazi likes well placed furniture to make sure pets can get a view out into the yard in case they need to activate the early warning intruder alarm system (AKA Bark).

Mazi was a bit disappointed with the height of this bed and no nearby rugs on the floor for soft landings. What were they thinking. Excellent outlook over the park though.

Mazi pointed out that it's important not to confuse furniture with animals. This is a common human faux pas. To the well trained designer dog (such as herself) this chaise lounge was clearly not a Dalmatian in a former life but some of her friends could easily be put off by this kind of...

Mazi loves raised garden beds like this one allow for alternative entry paths. Stairs can be a bit of a hike sometimes.

Mazi considers the raised garden bed can offer unique vantage points for small pets.

Plenty of outdoor taps so pets can be refreshed when needed, And please change out water at least once a day.

Mazi says gates and fencing are of course important but external doors from most rooms allows pets to laze outside while still keeping an eye on whats going on indoors. Why have a window when you can have a door. She loves Aneeta window inserts in doors - so it can be a door and a window. Best of...

Really anything can be a dogs bed. Preferably the cover can zip off. And its great if you can get a bit of sun on the couch.

Mazi's mate Padjo (from Henarise) reckons a well designed entry area is essential so pets can get a good view of the front gate while waiting for their humans to get home.

Although Mazi loves the inner city pads she loves to get her teeth into a good country project as well. Having completed many country projects before she understands the importance of good siting - she carefully consider the building location zone - the best sun spots - the best small K9 vantage...

Padjo also reckons even a small bit of grass is great to cool down pets bellies. The evapourative cooling can also cool the humans.

As a true design professional she has many trying to emulate her style. "And people, people - we like sun give us many spots of it."

When the job is done Mazi most enjoys relaxing with her clients enjoying the new spaces because really that's what life's about.