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Samantha Randall

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Samantha’s biggest passion in life is spending time with her Boxer dogs. After she rescued her first Boxer in 2004, Samantha fell in love with the breed and has continued to rescue three other Boxers since then. She enjoys hiking and swimming with her Boxers, Maddie and Chloe.

Giveaway: Tractive GPS Pet Tracker ($65 Value)

You're probably familiar with the concept of GPS trackers for dogs. Now we're giving away one of the popular products - Tractive GPS Pet Tracker - for FREE to a lucky winner of this giveaway.

TOP #52: How to Be More Active With Your Dog

Regular dog walks and trips to a dog park eventually get boring, and with improving weather, many owners are looking for more creative ways to get active with their dogs. In this podcast episode, Liz Claflin from Zoom Room dog gym provides great advice on how we can do that.

TOP #51: How to Break Into the Pet Industry feat. Barton...

Many pet owners wish they could combine their passion for dogs with their entrepreneurial spirit. If you've been thinking about developing, marketing and selling a product for pet owners, this podcast episode is for you.

Review: Fizzion Pet Stain and Odor Remover

Cleaning urine stains and pet odors from around your home is a frustrating challenge. Fizzion Pet Stain & Odor Remover is one of the many cleaning products on the market formulated specifically for this type of cleaning. I chose to review this product to see how well it actually works.

Review: Brandon McMillan Dog Training Tools by Petmate (2018)

Training a dog takes patience and time, but with the right tools it will go a lot smoother. Brandon McMillan Dog Training Tools are designed to be easy for the handler to use, while still being effective. Their simple design also allows for a budget-friendly price.

Review: Poochables To Go Dog Food and Water Travel System (2018)

This 2-in-1 dog food and water dispenser holds 15 ounces of water and 1.2 cups of food. The dog bowl has a locking seal, and the leak-proof design of the water dispenser ensures that no liquid leaks out. The bottle and bowl are 100% BPA free. How well does it work?

14 Dog Health and Wellness Apps for Pet Owners

The health and wellness of dogs are the chief concerns of most owners. With genetic predispositions plaguing a lot of breeds, as well as with...

Giveaway: NomNomNow Nutrition Consultation, Dog Food and Treats ($250 Value)

We're giving one lucky winner the chance to win a week's worth of NomNomNow dog food and treats delivered to their home, PLUS a consultation with the company's canine nutritionist, for FREE!

Review: Solid Gold Dog Food, Treats and Supplements

Solid Gold is a reputable company that makes all of their dog food products in the United States. They do source ingredients from other countries, but never from China. We're reviewing their full line of Solid Gold dog food, treats and supplements.

TOP #50: What Are Dog DNA Tests and Are They Reliable?

In this podcast episode I'm interviewing a representative from Embark, the current leader of dog DNA test kits. We speak about what DNA test kits for dogs are, how they work, their benefits and reliability.

Review: Ifetch Too Interactive Ball Launcher for Dogs

This is a fun interactive toy for dogs that like to fetch. The Ifetch Too is a ball launcher that is specifically designed for medium and large dogs. There is fist generation Ifetch that is made for small breeds. See here if it's worth the purchase.

Review: Outward Hound Daypak Dog Backpack (2018)

If you're looking for a dog backpack, you're likely planning an adventure with your pup. If, like me, you often take your dog exploring, your dog has probably tried many different packs over the years. Let's see how good the Outward Hound Daypak saddle bag is.

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