Personally, I would choose a motorhome so every one of my dogs can come along for the ride. I love the freedom of being able to take my time and just go where the wind blows us. If we want to keep driving, we go. If we want to stop and relax in a Walmart […]
The Joy of More Time: Loving Our Dogs Fully
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 […]
Building Confidence: Lessons from Strong Mentors
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. […]
Finding Peace: Lessons from Our Dogs
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 […]
Watercolor Tattoo Inspiration: Great Danes & More
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 […]
The Joy of Puppy Snuggles: Finding Peace in Chaos
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 […]
One Word to Describe Me: Authenticity in Dog Breeding
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. […]
Heartwarming Client Stories: Dogs as Lifesavers
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 […]