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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.

Worldwise Is A Leader in The Pet Product Industry

Worldwise has become one of the country’s largest retailers of pet products with their recent acquisition of a few major brands. The company is...

This Pet Feeder Station Will Help Organize Your Home

Dogs need a lot of accessories - leashes, food bowls, toys, treats, dog food - and it all has to go somewhere. If you...

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Tom Szaky dropped out of Princeton University to start his own business. Of course, people thought he was crazy. They thought he was even...

Service Dogs: What You Need to Know

According to the University of Arizona, about 1% of individuals with disabilities use a Service Dog. Each day these dogs make a significant impact...

Train Your Dog Without Overloading His Diet with Calories

Dogs are motivated by food, and training them properly takes a lot of dog treats. What many owners don't realize is that the calories...

The Fashion Institute of Technology Brings Dog Fashion Into Their Curriculum

A new program at New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) teaches students how to start their own pet clothing business. The class covers...

ROK Straps Manufactures the Ultimate Stretch Leash

This silly video was made to advertise a really cool product from ROK Straps, a company known for creating luggage and cargo tie-downs. The Stretch...

Keep Your Pet Safe with the Snoozer Luxury Lookout Car Seat

Dog car seats may seem silly to you, but they protect your pet in the same way that a car seat protects a small...

Therapy Dog Training: How To Get Your Dog Certified

Everyone needs a helping hand (or paw) once in a while. Therapy dogs are good for people who are struggling with mental illness, psychological...

Sunday’s Recap: Grooming Your Dog at Home

Another week has come and gone. I hope you've all enjoyed last week’s Sunday's Recap about the importance of socializing puppies. This week I...

Let’s Talk: Responsible Dog Breeding

Hopefully you’ve all been able to check out my Sunday Recap from last week. Those columns give me a wonderful chance to connect with you...

Pet Gear Generation II Deluxe Portable Soft Crate Review

Dog crates have so many benefits and can be used in virtually any situation in which you would need to contain your dog. They...

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