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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.

Therapy Dog Training: How To Get Your Dog Certified

Everyone needs a helping hand (or paw) once in a while. Therapy dogs are good for people who are struggling with mental illness, psychological...

Sunday’s Recap: Grooming Your Dog at Home

Another week has come and gone. I hope you've all enjoyed last week’s Sunday's Recap about the importance of socializing puppies. This week I...

Let’s Talk: Responsible Dog Breeding

Hopefully you’ve all been able to check out my Sunday Recap from last week. Those columns give me a wonderful chance to connect with you...

Pet Gear Generation II Deluxe Portable Soft Crate Review

Dog crates have so many benefits and can be used in virtually any situation in which you would need to contain your dog. They...

Harry Barker Manufactures Eco-Friendly Dog Products

Pet owners are beginning to care a lot more about the products that they use with their pets. Not only are they looking for...

The SamSam Dog Sidecar Attaches to Most Bicycles

Pet owners enjoy taking their dogs everywhere with them, especially on outdoor adventures. Walking, running, hiking, biking, and many other outdoor activities are even...

KONG Hemp Friends Are Eco-Friendly

Sustainability is becoming a hot topic in the pet industry. With more humans owning pets than ever before, manufacturers are beginning to realize that...

Boomerang CollarTags Come with a Lifetime Guarantee

Dog tags wear over time and need to be replaced every few years. Many of them also make an annoying jingling sound every time...

Dr. Harvey’s Provides Pet Parents with High-Quality Food

It’s common to hear now, but 30 years ago most pet owners had never even thought about feeding their animals an all-natural diet. It...

New High-End Pet Product Line Lights Up To Keep Dogs Safe

Summer is in full swing, and that means many pet owners are beating the heat by exercising with their pets after the sun goes...

Growpetz Releases New Ergonomic Pet Grooming Tools

One of the biggest battles that dog owners face is keeping up with the never ending amount of dog hair that is always floating...

The Alternative Training Collar is Simple and Effective

Chain collars, also referred to as choke collars, are often criticized because when the collar is tightened around the dog's neck he feels the...

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