How Psychiatric Service Dogs Provide Support Psychiatric Service Dogs (PSDs) are trained to perform specific tasks that mitigate a handler’s mental health disability. Unlike emotional support animals, PSDs take active measures to assist with conditions like PTSD, anxiety, or depression. Deep Pressure Therapy (DPT) The dog uses its body weight to provide tactile stimulation, often […]
My Biggest Challenges Right Now.
The road to building Duty Danes has never been a simple one, and lately, the challenges feel like they are coming from every direction. My biggest hurdle right now is the balancing act of finishing my Bachelor of Science degree while simultaneously managing and growing the kennel. It is a constant race against the clock […]
How Am I Creative
How am I creative My creativity is found in how I raise my puppies to be confident and brave. I follow the Badass Breeder puppy curriculum and use their amazing guide as a foundation. I do not just use a standard kennel. I use a custom nursery in my camper where I stay with the […]
My Inspiration and Guidence
The Master Program: My Journey I have had to learn many things the hard way on my own because there are not many people left to guide you in this business. Because of that, I have built my own village of mentors. I stay a new breeder at heart, always learning and researching, and I […]
Healing Hearts: My Journey with Great Danes
Growing up in a small town in Michigan, I always knew I wanted to work with animals. From working with horses to raising various dogs, my love for them has only grown. A story about my grandfather’s black Great Dane, Thor, sparked a fire in my heart. Years later, that seed sparked when I got […]