Describe your most ideal day from beginning to end with your Dane. My ideal day starts in the quiet of a Michigan morning, coffee in hand, with a house full of sleeping Great Danes. It would be a day where the sun is out, the “Healing Hearts” mission is thriving, and the only thing on […]
How Danes Influence Our View on Life
How do significant life events or the passage of time influence your perspective on your life with a Dane? For a long time, I was just existing, but life events have a way of shifting your focus toward what really matters. I have learned to move past the “why me” and find freedom in having […]
The Unfinished Chore on My Kennel List
What is the one thing on Kennel your to-do list that never seems to get done? Running a kennel means the dog poop cleanup is a never-ending cycle! I can handle the biology homework and the specialized meal prep, but as soon as the yard is clear, it feels like I am right back at […]
Cooking for Dogs: Healthy Meals for Your Great Dane
What is your favorite thing to cook for your Dane? If you ask me, my favorite thing to cook isn’t for people—it’s for the dogs! I love prepping fresh, healthy meals and natural snacks for my Great Danes. Seeing them thrive on a good diet is way more rewarding than any five-star dinner I could […]
Creating a Kennel Site: My First Big Project
What was your first time creating a kennel website like? Building a website from scratch was a wild ride. I remember the mix of excitement and total frustration trying to figure out where everything went! It was a massive learning curve, but seeing the Duty Danes mission finally live on the screen made every struggle […]
Overcoming Fear: My Journey with Dogs and Education
What is the thing you are most scared to do? What would it take to get you to do it? Honestly? The thing that scares me most is the “what ifs”—the fear of not being enough for my dogs, my kids, or my degree. Balancing a Great Dane kennel while pushing through a Bachelor of […]
Top Complaints of Dog Owners: Share Yours
What do you complain about the most? If you asked me, it is 100% the slobber! Running a Great Dane kennel means I am constantly wiping walls, windows, and even the ceiling after a good head shake. I call it “interior decorating by Dane.” It is a sticky job, but those big wet kisses make […]
Horse Racing, Rodeo, and Football: A Dane Lover’s Take
What are your favorite sports to watch or play? I have a real soft spot for the power and speed of horse racing and the rodeo, but when it comes to football, it is Roll Tide all the way! My Great Danes are like the Thoroughbreds of the dog world—tall, athletic, and surprisingly fast. I […]
How a Lottery Win Can Transform Lives and Dogs’ Futures
If I won the lottery, I would use that blessing to change the world for our dogs and for anyone who is having a hard time in life. I would build a dedicated non profit facility designed to be a true sanctuary. This would be a safe haven for our veterans, for women who have […]
Creating a Healing Legacy Through Great Danes
Building a Legacy of Healing Duty Danes isn’t just a kennel; it’s a mission fueled by twenty-five years of experience and a deep understanding of what it means to struggle and survive. My goal of becoming a non-profit is about creating a permanent resource for mental health warriors who feel forgotten. I am putting in […]