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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.

Dog Lovers Are Going to Start Watching A Lot More Television

Tad Walden didn’t run down the road to his friend’s house to play ball on the weekends. He didn’t ride his bike around with...

Sunday’s Recap: Preparing Your Dog For An Emergency

As winter approaches many of us are beginning to think about making preparations for the coming months. Here in Maine we're filling our basements...

Interview: Do You Want to Be A Doggy Chauffeur?

As I'm sure you've started to realize, I've been using my contacts to obtain interviews with professionals in the pet industry. My goal with...

Crickets Instead of Meat… What’s In These Dog Treats?

We’ve all heard the rumors that insects are full of protein. If you accidentally swallow a bug while out for a hike with your...

Would Your Dog Like Tanker Tots? Unique Dog Treats Business

As the old saying goes, ‘the mother of invention is necessity.’ Typically an entrepreneur starts a business because they see a need in their...

This App Helps Your Pet Speak To His Vet

Nothing is more heartbreaking for a dog owner than when their pet is sick and they don’t know what’s wrong with him. Dogs can’t...

This Is Much Easier Than Brushing Your Dog’s Teeth

Canine dental hygiene is very important. I won't go into a rant, because you've probably heard all about it from your veterinarian. Poor oral...

Where Did This Police K-9 Come From?

You never know what you’re going to get when you adopt a dog from a shelter; but it’s usually worth the risk. Some of...

How Long Do Dogs Live: Your Dog’s Lifespan

There's a question that every new or current dog owner will occasionally worry about: how long do dogs live? Many of us neurotic types begin...

Let’s Talk: Sharing Thanksgiving Dinner with Dogs

Today is the day! Thanksgiving is finally here. Keep the Thanksgiving safety tips that I shared last week in mind, and understand the dangers...

Zappos Wants to Buy You a Shelter Dog

Zappos.com is known for selling shoes, handbags and clothing. Many fashionistas search their site for great deals on the latest styles, but now pet...

Interview: The Importance of A Quality Dog House

The approaching Thanksgiving holiday means that fall is coming to an end. It's hard to believe that it is this time of year again....

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