{"id":1353,"date":"2026-08-05T11:34:51","date_gmt":"2026-08-05T11:34:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalreflection.com\/?page_id=1353"},"modified":"2026-08-10T10:59:55","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T10:59:55","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/animalreflection.com\/nl\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>footer .widget_media_image { display:none !important; }<\/style>\n<style>\n.entry-content h1,.entry-content h2,.entry-content h3,.entry-content h4,.entry-content h5,.entry-content h6 { text-transform:none !important; }\n.ar-about{max-width:1100px;margin:0 auto;padding:22px clamp(20px,4vw,48px) 64px;color:#4e4645;box-sizing:border-box;}\n.ar-about__intro,.ar-about__kai{display:flex;gap:42px;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:48px;}\n.ar-about__copy{flex:1 1 520px;}\n.ar-about__portrait{flex:0 1 300px;}\n.ar-about__portrait img{width:100%;max-width:300px;aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover;object-position:center;border-radius:50%;display:block;margin:auto;}\n.ar-about__eyebrow{color:#0877bf;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.04em;margin:0 0 12px;}\n.ar-about h2{font-size:clamp(32px,5vw,42px);line-height:1.16;margin:0 0 20px;color:#4e4645;}\n.ar-about__lead{font-size:21px;line-height:1.65;margin:0;}\n.ar-about__cards{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(260px,1fr));gap:26px;margin:0 0 48px;}\n.ar-about__card{background:#f7f5f3;border-top:5px solid #0877bf;padding:28px;}\n.ar-about__card h3{margin-top:0;color:#4e4645;}\n.ar-about__card p,.ar-about__kai p{line-height:1.7;}\n.ar-about__kai{background:#f7f5f3;padding:clamp(26px,5vw,46px);border-top:5px solid #0877bf;}\n.ar-about__kai .ar-about__portrait{flex-basis:240px;}\n.ar-about__kai .ar-about__portrait img{max-width:240px;object-position:center 35%;}\n.ar-about__button{display:inline-block;background:#0877bf;color:#fff!important;padding:13px 22px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;border-radius:3px;}\n.ar-about__cta{background:#4e4645;color:#fff;padding:34px clamp(22px,5vw,38px);text-align:center;}\n.ar-about__journeys{background:#eef7fc;border-left:5px solid #0877bf;padding:clamp(26px,5vw,42px);margin:0 0 48px;}\n.ar-about__journeys h2{margin-bottom:14px;}\n.ar-about__journeys p{font-size:18px;line-height:1.7;max-width:820px;}<\/p>\n<p>.ar-about__cta h2{color:#fff;margin:0 0 14px;}\n@media(max-width:700px){.ar-about__intro,.ar-about__kai{text-align:center;gap:26px}.ar-about__copy,.ar-about__portrait{flex-basis:100%}.ar-about__lead{font-size:18px}}\n<\/style>\n<section class=\"ar-about\">\n<div class=\"ar-about__intro\">\n<div class=\"ar-about__copy\">\n<p class=\"ar-about__eyebrow\">About Animal Reflection<\/p>\n<h2>Know your animal.<br \/>Know yourself.<\/h2>\n<p class=\"ar-about__lead\">Since 2003, my work has been guided by one belief: every person and every animal is unique. Lasting change does not come from a standard method, but from listening carefully, understanding the whole picture and finding a path that fits real life.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ar-about__portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/animalreflection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/foto-inge.png\" alt=\"Inge Pauwels\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ar-about__cards\">\n<div class=\"ar-about__card\">\n<h3>A whole-picture approach<\/h3>\n<p>Behaviour is never just one thing. I look at your dog\u2019s needs, history, health, environment and daily life, as well as the connection you share. Wellbeing, nutrition and respectful communication are essential parts of the picture.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ar-about__card\">\n<h3>Connection begins with listening<\/h3>\n<p>My work creates space to slow down, notice what is really happening and make practical choices with confidence. I support people and dogs with warmth, clarity and respect for both individual needs and boundaries.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ar-about__card\">\n<h3>Knowledge you can use<\/h3>\n<p>I combine behavioural knowledge, education, coaching and lived experience. The goal is not a quick fix, but understanding that helps you create sustainable change in everyday life.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"ar-about__kai\">\n<div class=\"ar-about__portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/animalreflection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/kai-met-bal-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Kai the therapy dog\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ar-about__copy\">\n<p class=\"ar-about__eyebrow\">Four-legged colleague<\/p>\n<h2>Meet Kai<\/h2>\n<p>Kai is my therapy dog, trusted companion and international ambassador. Together, we help children and adults feel safer, build confidence and discover the powerful connection between people and animals.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ar-about__button\" href=\"https:\/\/animalreflection.com\/nl\/about\/meet-kai-therapy-dog-international-ambassador\/\">Meet Kai and discover his work \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ar-about__journeys\">\n<p class=\"ar-about__eyebrow\">Animal stories from around the world<\/p>\n<h2>Animal Journeys with Inge<\/h2>\n<p>During my travels, I meet animals, their caretakers and people who dedicate their lives to greater understanding, respect and wellbeing. These stories explore what animals can teach us when we truly take the time to observe, listen and connect.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ar-about__button\" href=\"https:\/\/animalreflection.com\/nl\/about\/animal-journeys-with-inge\/\">Explore Animal Journeys \u2192<\/a> &nbsp; <a class=\"ar-about__button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@Toscanzahoeve2003\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch on YouTube \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ar-about__cta\">\n<h2>Guidance that fits you and your dog<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.65;max-width:720px;margin:0 auto 24px;\">Whether you are looking for support with behaviour, puppy guidance, nutrition, grief and loss, or personal growth through the human\u2013animal bond, you are welcome here.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0;\"><a class=\"ar-about__button\" href=\"https:\/\/animalreflection.com\/nl\/consultations\/\">Explore consultations \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<style>body.page-id-1353 footer .footer-social-inner-wrap{display:flex!important;flex-wrap:nowrap!important;align-items:center!important;gap:12px!important;}body.page-id-1353 footer .footer-social-inner-wrap .ast-builder-social-element{width:52px!important;height:52px!important;min-width:52px!important;margin:0!important;}body.page-id-1353 footer .footer-social-inner-wrap .ast-builder-social-element .ahfb-svg-iconset{font-size:20px!important;}<\/style>\n<style>.ar-about__kai .ar-about__portrait{width:100%;max-width:240px;aspect-ratio:1\/1;border-radius:50%;overflow:hidden;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}.ar-about__kai .ar-about__portrait img{width:100%;height:100%;max-width:none;object-fit:cover;object-position:center top;border-radius:0;transform:translateX(14%) scale(1.65);transform-origin:center 14%;}<\/style>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About Animal Reflection Know your animal.Know yourself. 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