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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.

Can the Government Force You To Spay or Neuter Your Dog?

It probably won’t happen here in the United States, but it is a reality for citizens of South Australia. Proposed compulsory desexing laws could...

Would You Like Your Dog to Sit at The Table During...

IKEA is known for their innovative and creative products that fill a need you didn’t even know you had. The HUNDSTOL Dog High Chair...

There’s a $15,000 Hidden Cost to Dog Ownership in London

There’s no doubt about it – dogs are expensive. First there is the initial cost of purchasing a puppy or adopting your new pet....

Some Cities Want to Pass ‘Pre-Bite’ Ordinances

You’ve probably heard of breed specific legislation (BSL) before. BSL is a term used for laws that ban certain dog breeds or place restrictions...

Review: Wiggleless Back Brace for Dogs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWcUrx1h8W8 This week I was given the opportunity to review the Wiggleless Dog Back Brace. I was sent the brace for free in exchange for...

A Slow Feeder May Be Just the Tool to Help Your...

Does your dog act like he’s in a high stakes race every time you put food on the floor? Does he constantly act like...

Let’s Talk: Breed Specific Legislation and Restrictions

Good afternoon readers. I hope you are all having a wonderful week. Did you happen to check out my column last week about the...

Giveaway: $70 Worth of Pawsitive FX Balms and Wax for Dogs

UPDATE: This giveaway is now over. Our congratulations to the winner of Pawsitive FX products, @LindsayHess07! For more free stuff, check out our Giveaways page. Looking...

What’s Up With All The Orange Dog Poop?

For the last few weeks it has been difficult for hikers not to notice the numerous piles of dog waste on the trails in...

Want to Reduce Your Dog’s Shedding By Up to 90 Percent?

We all love our pets, but no dog owner enjoys having loose hair all over their house. Unfortunately for us, shedding is natural and...

Pooch on Hooch Gets Busted For DUI

Just when you think you’ve heard every excuse in the book…on Wednesday, October 7th at about 7:45 p.m. a DUI suspect gave Manatee County,...

Sunday’s Recap: Best Dog Supplies According to the Experts

Another Sunday is in the books! It was a chilly day here in Maine, and we spent most of the afternoon working on behavioral...

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