ABout building barkansaw

 Hi, I’m Rachael — the woman behind Barkansaw, a whole lot of dreams, and more open tabs in my brain than I’d ever admit out loud.

For a long time, my mind felt like a computer running on overload. Too many tabs open. Too many pop‑ups demanding attention. Old files I thought I deleted still showing up. Freezing at the worst possible moments. And no matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t get myself to “just push through” anymore.

But here’s what I’ve learned: A frozen computer isn’t broken. It just needs a reboot.

So that’s what this space is — my reboot. My reset. My honest attempt to clear the mental clutter, close the tabs that drain me, protect my peace like it’s malware protection, and rebuild my life from the inside out.

And I’m doing it with dogs by my side, because they’ve always been the steady heartbeat in the middle of my chaos.

Building Barkansaw is where I share:

• the real, messy, hopeful parts of starting over
• pieces of the book I’m writing about the mind as a computer
• dog training tips and “how‑to” guides
• behind‑the‑scenes moments from building a dog‑centered retreat
• my journey through debt, healing, and rebuilding
• the small wins, the setbacks, and the lessons in between

This isn’t a polished story. It’s a human one.

If you’re rebuilding too — or if you just love dogs, honesty, and a good comeback story — you’re welcome here. I’m glad you found your way to Barkansaw.