Category: Daily Writing Prompts

Watching mentors like Rick Justice in the show ring, or Antoine and Jeanette”The Badass Breeder”, on their podcasts, gives me a clear vision of the confidence I want to build. Seeing Megan Howe teach others how to be better breeders and build websites provides me with the specific tools and hope I need to grow. […]

What I wish I could do more every day is find a way to make time stand still. I pour my heart and soul into Duty Danes, and when I look at my dogs, I’m constantly reminded that their lifespans are far too short for the amount of love they give. I want more of […]

When my anxiety starts to climb, I find my way back to calm by immersing myself in the kennel. I sit with the dogs and let their steady presence ground me, but I also look to them as my greatest teachers. Dogs live entirely in the here and now, offering unconditional love without the weight […]

My Next Tattoo If you asked me what my next tattoo would be, it wouldn’t take me long to answer: a Great Dane. But it won’t be just any portrait. I am currently working on a leg sleeve dedicated to my totem animals, all done in a specific watercolor style. I already have a watercolor […]

There is a deep stillness that takes over when I step into the whelping box with a new litter. Even before their eyes are open, those tiny, warm bodies represent a world where nothing else matters. I lay down and let them crawl over me, and in those moments of pure snuggling, every stress or […]

Authentic If I had to choose one word to describe myself as the heart behind Duty Danes, it would be authentic. To me, being authentic means being completely transparent in everything I do. I am open and honest about my breeding practices, the health of my dogs, and the daily reality of raising Great Danes. […]

The best compliments I have received come from the reviews left by my clients on Facebook and my Google Business page. One client shared that the dog she got from me literally saved her life; she was in a stage of bad depression and loneliness, and the dog brought her out of it. Another client […]

While some people look for four-leaf clovers, I look toward Onyx and Shaggy. These two are more than just pets; they are my lucky charms and the secret assistant teachers for every new litter. Their presence helps guide the puppies’ early social development, ensuring each one grows up with a balanced temperament. At Duty Danes, […]

If I had to compare myself to any animal, it would undoubtedly be the Great Dane. Often called gentle giants, these dogs embody a unique balance of strength and sensitivity that I strive for in my own life and breeding program. Just like a Dane, I believe in being a steady, patient presence for those […]

If I were going on a shopping spree, it would be all about the dogs and the excellence of the kennel at Duty Danes. • Advanced Medical and Neonatal Care: I would invest in professional-grade diagnostic equipment, including an ultrasound machine for monitoring pregnancies and ensuring the health of the moms. I would also get […]