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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.

Book Review: Buster – The Military Dog That Saved a Thousand...

Military dogs are amazing. They can sniff out explosives, track criminals and they help our service men and woman in countless ways. It's not...

Sunday’s Recap: Cold Weather Preparation for Dogs

Last week I wrote my column about natural home remedies for fleas and ticks. Even though the weather is getting colder, pet parents still...

How to Include Your Dog in Thanksgiving Dinner

Last week we were talking about DIY dog Halloween costumes and now we're jumping right into Thanksgiving. The holiday season goes so quickly! It's the...

Review: Andis Premium Pet Deshedding Tool Review

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbUKqgD5Eu8 For pet parents looking to improve their dogs coats, I'm doing a Andis Premium Pet Deshedding Tool review. This deshedding tool for dogs was provided...

These Dog Treats Are So Good You Can Eat Them Yourself

Have you ever purchased a bag of dog treats for your pet and thought about trying them yourself. If you haven’t, I probably sound...

Looking For An Ultra-Secure Dog Crate?

If you’re in the market for a safe and durable dog crate, this may be one of the strongest available. 4pets ProLine Dog Crates...

Is This Florida Dog Law Unconstitutional?

In every state there are ridiculous laws that were enacted at one time out of necessity. For example, one may not promote a “horse...

Transporting Your Dog In a Crate Has Never Been Easier!

Traveling can be very stressful for a dog. Whether you're going on a trip in the car, traveling by train, or bringing your dog...

Can This Couple Revolutionize Dog Rescue Organizations?

Shopping for a puppy on Craigslist isn’t a very good idea. Odds are that the breeders you find on sites like that are irresponsible,...

Tail Bangers Dog Treats Aren’t Your Average Biscuit

Gourmet dog treats are popping up on pet store shelves everywhere. They used to be hard to find, but now you can get them...

How Do You Market a Unique Dog Product?

A couple of months ago I started following a new, unique dog product that I find very interesting. It's called the SamSam Sidecar. I...

This One-Ingredient Dog Treat Company Is Run Out Of a Basement

In March, Lucas Walker lost his full time job. Most people would have scrambled to find a new job as quickly as they could,...

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