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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.

Let’s Talk: Traveling With Your Dog for Thanksgiving

Will you be taking a Thanksgiving road trip with your pooch this year? If you caught my column last week, you know that I...

How to House Train a Dog for Free

Finding ways how to house train a dog for free isn't really a financial challenge, but more of a time consuming task. Housebreaking a dog...

Does Growing Up With a Dog Reduce A Child’s Risk of...

Having a family dog is great for children. Well, actually, it’s great for everyone in the home, but I’m a little biased. Growing up...

Take Your Dog’s Food to A Whole New Height

If you have a medium or large breed dog, a raised feeder is a must. Not only is it better for her digestion, but...

Book Review: Buster – The Military Dog That Saved a Thousand...

Military dogs are amazing. They can sniff out explosives, track criminals and they help our service men and woman in countless ways. It's not...

Sunday’s Recap: Cold Weather Preparation for Dogs

Last week I wrote my column about natural home remedies for fleas and ticks. Even though the weather is getting colder, pet parents still...

How to Include Your Dog in Thanksgiving Dinner

Last week we were talking about DIY dog Halloween costumes and now we're jumping right into Thanksgiving. The holiday season goes so quickly! It's the...

Review: Andis Premium Pet Deshedding Tool Review

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbUKqgD5Eu8 For pet parents looking to improve their dogs coats, I'm doing a Andis Premium Pet Deshedding Tool review. This deshedding tool for dogs was provided...

These Dog Treats Are So Good You Can Eat Them Yourself

Have you ever purchased a bag of dog treats for your pet and thought about trying them yourself. If you haven’t, I probably sound...

Looking For An Ultra-Secure Dog Crate?

If you’re in the market for a safe and durable dog crate, this may be one of the strongest available. 4pets ProLine Dog Crates...

Is This Florida Dog Law Unconstitutional?

In every state there are ridiculous laws that were enacted at one time out of necessity. For example, one may not promote a “horse...

Transporting Your Dog In a Crate Has Never Been Easier!

Traveling can be very stressful for a dog. Whether you're going on a trip in the car, traveling by train, or bringing your dog...

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