Moving to AZ from Canada

I want to move to Arizona. I am staying in Canada at the moment but am a UK citizen. Does anyone have advice or experience for me making this move? I would bring my dog too. I love the look of Flagstaff and Sedona. I am vegan, learning animal communication and Reiki. I need to find a place that is open to alternatives and somewhere I can settle. I plan to visit in the near future to see if I can get a job. The visa side seems like a pain though and it's pretty confusing. Thank you for any advice you can give. Tracy