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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.

Are You Using State of the Art Dog Poop Bags?

With Christmas just around the corner, we are sure to see some very unique pet products hitting store shelves. Unique products are great –...

Looking For A Way to Carry Your Dog in Style?

If you have a small breed dog, chances are that you take her traveling with you. That's one of the best benefits of having...

These Products Help You Spray Your Dog’s Teeth Clean

Have you ever noticed that most pet products have a disclaimer on the packaging that reads something like “not for human consumption?” The standards...

Could Your Parks & Rec. Department Be Giving Your Dog Cancer?

If you live in an urban area, you probably take your dog for walks in a public place. Public parks, nature trails and designated...

Let’s Talk: Halloween Hazards for Dogs

Halloween is fast approaching and with it comes costumes, candy and lots of decorations. Holidays can be a lot of fun for humans, but...

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It’s no secret that the world needs more philanthropic companies. Companies that think of the greater good over the almighty dollar are hard to...

Revolutionary 5-in-1 ZuGo Pet Carrier Is What Dog Owners Were Waiting...

I've never seen a product as versatile as this ZuGo Pet Carrier. It is 5 products in 1! These bags retail for $200, but...

Interviewing Pet Professionals: Vet on Demand

Hello readers and happy Monday! I hope you're enjoying the start to your work week. Here at Top Dog Tips I've been busy as...

On-Demand App Lets You Book a Doggy Chauffeur

A Singapore startup has launched an app similar to Uber, only for pets instead of human passengers. PetMate, which launched last month in Singapore...

Sunday’s Recap: What Ingredients Should You Look For in Dog Food?

I can't believe it's the middle of October already! Fall is well underway here in Maine, and everyone is busy preparing for winter. We're...

This App Will Let You Connect With Pet Resources Around the...

The world is becoming more pet friendly one restaurant at a time. Dog parks are popping up in cities all over the globe and...

New Book Explains How Dogs Help Cure Cancer

Cancer is quite possibly the most challenging disease on the planet, and who better to help us find a way to cure it than...

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