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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.

Concordia University Now Has a Comfort Dog on Campus

If you are a dog lover it’s easy for you to understand, but for people that aren’t, the healing power of dogs is a...

Arthritis Trouble Sparks Retiree’s Idea for a Dog Park in Toledo,...

Dog parks have become increasingly popular in the last decade. With the number of pets steadily on the rise, most pet parents are looking...

Pet Stairs That Convert to A Ramp Are Exceptionally Versatile

Although many dog owners don’t purchase them until they are needed, pet stairs and ramps are actually a great product to have available to...

Hands Free Dog Walking is Now Possible Thanks to This Pet...

Lack of exercise is a leading contributor to the amount of overweight pets in our country. It’s estimated that more than half of adult...

American Airlines Offers Luxe Pet Cabins

Traveling with dogs is tough, especially if you have to fly to your destination. You know your dog is miserable sitting in that crate...

Someone is Selling Counterfeit Versions of This Popular Pet Food

As if we don’t have enough to be cautious of as pet parents, now someone is selling counterfeit pet food. 2015 has certainly proven...

Dog Walkers in Australia Are Furious About New Regulations

Dog walking is a growing business in many countries. With the number of pets on the rise, the number of pet businesses is steadily...

Easily Give Your Dog a Lift With This Innovative Harness

This 4-in-1 harness may be the most versatile dog harness on the market. It can be a huge help for senior dogs, but you...

Sunday’s Recap: Dogs and Children

Happy Sunday! I hope your week was more relaxing than mine. We've been busy here at Top Dog Tips putting out our regular columns...

Pennsylvania Dog Training Business Expands and Relocates

If you ask any small business owner what makes them successful they’ll all have three things in common: hard work, dedication, and patience. Running...

New Dog Emoji Keyboard Created By Dogs Trust

These days almost everyone has a smartphone, and unless you’ve been living off the grid you probably know what an emoji is. If you...

This May Just Be the Healthiest Dog Food on the Market

The health food craze isn’t just sweeping the human food industry; it’s sweeping the dog food market as well. Pet parents want top quality...

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