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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.

Review: Canine Naturals Hide-Free Peanut Butter Rolls for Dogs

Dogs love treats and they love to chew on things. These hide-free peanut butter rolls from Canine Naturals are designed to be yummy and entertaining.

Reverse Sneezing in Dogs: What Is It and How Do You...

If you've ever seen a dog during a fit of reverse sneezing, you know how scary it can be. What is reverse sneezing in dogs and how do you stop it?

Review: Beco Pets Sindy the Starfish Dog Toy

Almost all dogs love to play with toys, but they all play in different ways. The Beco Pets Sindy the Starfish dog toy is designed with many types of play in mind.

Inexpensive Dog Food Recipe with Chicken

Taking care of a dog on a budget can be a challenge, especially when you're trying to feed your pet a healthy, high quality diet. This inexpensive dog food recipe is affordable on any budget and can be catered to your pup's needs.

Recipe: Easy Homemade Kitten Food

Once you figure out her unique nutritional requirements, you can find an easy homemade kitten food recipe that will meet your kittens needs without taking too much time to prepare.

Review: SpotOn GPS Dog Fence

We live on over 100 hundred acres of land in a very rural area in Maine. The Penobscot River is in our front yard. In my opinion, it's the most beautiful place on Earth, but it can be dangerous for our pets. I've spent years looking for a product like the SpotOn GPS Dog Fence to keep our dogs safe.

Review: PetSafe Pawz Away Indoor Pet Barrier

One of the biggest hassles of pet ownership is keeping your dog out of places that he shouldn't be. Dogs love getting on countertops, digging in trash cans and climbing on furniture they aren't supposed to be on. The PetSafe Pawz Away Indoor Pet Barrier is designed to keep your pup out of unwanted places.

Review: Mr. Peanut’s Folding Pet Crate

Pet owners are traveling with their dogs more than ever before. From car rides around town to weekend camping adventures, you should bring a comfortable crate along with you while traveling with your dog. This Mr. Peanut Folding Pet Crate is designed to be easy to take along with you wherever you go.

Review: ibiyaya Deep Sleep Dog Bed

Every dog needs a quality bed, and there are no exceptions to this rule. Whether your dog is old or young, large or small, he needs a quality bed to sleep on. The ibiyaya Deep Sleep Dog Bed is designed to evenly distribute your pet's weight and support him as he rests.

Review: PetSafe Dancing Dot Cat Toy

Interactive toys get your cat up out of his bed and give him some much needed exercise. Research shows that over half of the domesticated house cats in the United States are overweight. Not only is this sad because it's detrimental to a cat's health, it's also a completely preventable health condition.

What You Really Need To Know About Kennel Cough In Dogs

With warmer spring weather finally starting to show, I’m beginning to receive more messages from pet owners concerned that their dog may be suffering from kennel cough. What is kennel cough? How can you tell if your dog has it, and what do you do if he does? Here’s everything you really need to know about kennel cough in dogs!

Homemade Low-Cost Dog Food Recipe

We all want to provide the best quality food for our dogs, but the better the food, the more expensive it is. Most pet parents understand that high quality commercial dog food can cost more than $5 per serving. Did you know that you can make high quality homemade dog food for less than $3 per serving?

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