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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.

These Everlasting Treat Balls Are a Fun Chewing Challenge

One thing I’ve learned recently is the importance of providing adequate mental stimulation for your dog. Dogs do love to be active and they...

This Is the Only Retractable Leash With A Built-In Braking System

Have you ever been surprised by your dog lunging or running while on a retractable leash? You know what I mean. You’re standing at...

New Breed Finder Tool Released By Vetstreet.com

Vetstreet.com is a site dedicated to providing pet owners with trusted, authoritative health information about their companion animals. They also understand how important it...

Sunday’s Recap: Being Choosy About Dog Toys

Another Sunday morning means another Sunday Recap here at Top Dog Tips. Did you get time to read my column last week about adopting...

A One-Eyed Rescue Dog Inspired This Pet Business

A one-eyed dog from Puerto Rico, who is now deceased, gave an artsy couple the inspiration they needed back in 2000. A good Samaritan...

Ruffwear Has Created The Ultimate Outdoor Sleep System for Dogs

The Ultimate Sleeping System from Ruffwear may just be the best outdoor sleep system on the market for dogs. Unfortunately, it's pretty pricey and all...

You’ll Want This Dog Backpack for Weekend Hikes and Overnight Trips

I hike with my dogs often, but we've never used a canine backpack. Every time I see one I think, "Boy, it would be...

BoTy Dogs Releases New Clean N Pamper Bundle

The most appealing products to dog owners are those that are easy to use and are safe for pets. Last week BoTy Dogs announced...

Raw Dog Food is Taken to A New Level By smallbatch

The raw dog food diet certainly has its critics, and they aren’t without reason. This diet hasn’t been around for very long, so there...

Convenience is a Priority for the Makers of the Fozzy Dog...

If you are a dog owner that needs to walk their pet every day, you understand the hassle of trying to hold a leash...

KONG Has Designed An Extremely Durable Plush Toy

We have one dog that loves her plush toys. She carries them around like they are her babies. She doesn't really chew on plush...

Brooklyn Pet Store First in State to Carry Hemp-Derived Dog Treats

Hemp-based dog products are slowly growing in popularity with pet owners, but just like hemp-based products for people there is a lot of controversy...

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