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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.

How to Make A Dog Gain Weight the Healthy Way

If your dog needs to gain weight, increasing his fat intake isn't the healthiest way. You need to learn how to make a dog gain weight the healthy way, and here's how to do it.

How to Make Dogs Get Along with Each Other

Whether you are introducing a new dog into your home or staying with friends/family that have a dog, you'll need to know how to make dogs get along. Here are my 7 tips for it.

Recipe: Fruity Pork Dinner for Dogs

This fruity pork dinner for dogs uses 8 ingredients to create a tasty and nutritious homemade dog food meal for your canine companion in a slow cooker or pressure cooker.

Review: Outward Hound Bionic Bone Dog Toy

The Outward Hound Bionic Bone is designed to fit the natural curvature of a dog's mouth. It can be used as a fetch toy, chew toy and for use in the water.

Review: StarMark Bob-A-Lot Interactive Dog Toy

The StarMark Bob-A-Lot dog toy can be filled with treats or kibble to provide Fido with long lasting entertainment - as long as he is food motivated.

Review: Our Pets IQ Treat Ball Dog Toy

The Our Pets IQ Treat Ball can be filled with treats or kibble to provide your dog with long lasting entertainment if he is food motivated.

Giveaway: Hands-Free Dog Walking Supplies ($35+ Value)

Here's your chance to win a hands-free dog walking system AND a no-pull dog harness for FREE! It's fast and easy to enter here.

Review: Nerf Dog Tennis Ball Blaster

If your dog likes to play fetch, this toy is just what you need! The Nerf Dog Tennis Ball Blaster can chuck a tennis ball up to 50 feet and allows for hands-free pickup. Yep! That's right, no more picking up wet, drool covered tennis balls.

Review: Chuckit! Sport Launcher Dog Toy

The Chuckit! Sport Launcher dog toy allows you to throw a tennis ball up to 3 times farther than you can on your own, and it's very easy to use!

Review: You & Me Upsy Daisy Pop Up Pet Stairs

Small breeds typically need some assistance to get on beds, couches or other higher platforms. You can lift them yourself or buy a set of pet stairs.

Review: Majestic Pet Products Pet Stairs

Most steps and stairs for dogs, like the Majestic Pet Products Pet Stairs, are designed with small breeds in mind to help them access high places. But are they worth the price tag?

Review: Pet Gear Free Standing Pet Stairs

The Pet Gear Free Standing Pet Stairs are made with extra-large steps that are wide enough for even the biggest canine. They also fold for easy storage. So are they worth it?

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