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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.

VIDEO GUIDE: How To Make A Dog Bark

While it may be easier to train the most vocal dog breeds to bark on cue, you can learn how to make a dog bark no matter what breed he is.

Review: PetFusion Dog Bed & Micro Plush Blanket

Providing your canine companion with a high quality bed, like the PetFusion Dog Bed, is your responsibility as a pet owner.

5 Best Potty Training Tricks for Dogs

All dogs learn differently, but these best potty training tricks for dogs are sure to make your potty training sessions smoother and more effective.

How To Make A Dog Stop Whining

Do you want to know how to make a dog stop whining? Follow these tips to stop this common nuisance behavior.

How To Make A Dog Lose Weight

Obesity is an epidemic, and sadly it is easily preventable. Learning how to make a dog lose weight could add years to your pet's life!

Recipe: Best Home Cooked Dog Food

The best home cooked dog food can be catered to your pet's unique nutritional needs, and you can use the highest quality ingredients.

Recipe: Quick and Easy Dog Bones

These quick and easy dog bones don't contain the harmful chemicals and artificial ingredients that are found in most commercial treats.

Review: PetSafe Ricochet Dog Toy

The PetSafe Ricochet Dog Toy will keep your dog active and engaged while providing hours of enriching mental stimulation.

TOP #123: Ridesharing for Dogs and Their Owners

In this podcast episode, we're talking with Aparna Srinivasan of SpotOn on ridesharing for dogs, cats and other pets.

TOP #122: How to Start a Pet Franchise

Dan Barton, CEO of Splash and Dash, and I discuss launching a franchise in the pets industry and all related details in this new podcast episode.

Review: Dog Smile Club Subscription Box

There are a lot of options to choose from, so how does Dog Smile Club compare with other dog subscription boxes on the market?

TOP #121: How to Speak Dog

New podcast episode with dog trainer and author Steve Lankfer on how to speak dog language for effective training and communication with our pets.

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