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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.

Giveaway: More Than $70 Worth of Pawsitive FX Dog Care Products

Does your dog suffer from draw paws or a chapped nose? You can enter our giveaway today and receive three products from Pawsitive FX’s dog...

Scratch-and-Sniff Isn’t Just For Kids Anymore

Did you ever use a scratch-and-sniff book as a child? They are a lot of fun! So fun in fact, that companies that manufacture...

Interested in Dressing Your Dog Like a Harajuku Lover?

Gwen Stefani fans are excited about the singer’s new doggy clothing line that is now available at Petco. It’s certainly an interesting look, but...

Sunday’s Recap: Buying Pet Store Puppies

Summer is over, and we need to start thinking about preparing our dogs for cold weather. This is also a popular time of year...

UK’s MPs Trying to Condemn This Barbaric Canine Business

In the United States, and many other countries in the world, the thought of eating canine meat is grotesque. It is seen as a...

This 3-In-1 Dog Toy May Be All You’ll Ever Need

Dog toys should challenge your pet and exercise his mind. They should be entertaining in order to keep his attention for long periods of...

Want to Do Tea Time With Your Pup?

I spend a lot of time each week culling through news articles and blogs. Over the last year I have seen a large increase...

New Website Combines Pet Adoption and Online Dating

Choosing the dog that is right for you is very similar to choosing a spouse. When you arrive at the shelter you will see...

Let’s Talk: Traveling With Your Dog for Thanksgiving

Will you be taking a Thanksgiving road trip with your pooch this year? If you caught my column last week, you know that I...

How to House Train a Dog for Free

Finding ways how to house train a dog for free isn't really a financial challenge, but more of a time consuming task. Housebreaking a dog...

Does Growing Up With a Dog Reduce A Child’s Risk of...

Having a family dog is great for children. Well, actually, it’s great for everyone in the home, but I’m a little biased. Growing up...

Take Your Dog’s Food to A Whole New Height

If you have a medium or large breed dog, a raised feeder is a must. Not only is it better for her digestion, but...

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Owning a pet is expensive. It’s more than just planning for food and toys. If you’ve been asking yourself, can I afford a dog, here is everything you need to know. A big part of being a responsible pet owner is preparing for the endeavor financially. Creating a consistent budget can help you plan for routine expenses like food, treats and toys, as well as unexpected expenses like vet visits in the event of an emergency. Asking the question can I afford a dog is a very responsible thing to do. Many pet owners don’t plan a budget before adopting a dog, and that can get you into a lot of trouble.
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Are you looking for dog names starting with Z? Well, you're in the right place! Getting a new pup would mean preparing for a new set...
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We've all been there. Pet owners of one dog think, "Maybe I should get one more." Then, once you get the second dog, you'll...
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If you have been caring for dogs for quite a while now, you must have known we can get sick from them. Rabies, giardia—name...
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Not a lot of people know about this breed, but the Dandie Dinmont Terrier is not something you should ignore when you chance upon...