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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.

No More Pain: Best Alternatives to Dog Shock Collars

Doesn't that dog shock collar hurt your animal? This is a common question that an exponential number of pet lovers nowadays begin to repeat...

Recipe: Homemade Dog Food for Fussy Eaters

If your dog is a picky eater, you've probably been feeding him a variety of pet foods and human foods just to get him to eat regular meals. Did you know that this could actually be making your dog's picky habits worse? Finding some recipes for homemade dog food for fussy eaters is a better option than feeding Fido meals prepared for humans.

Review: Life Line Pet Nutrition Supplements

Life Line Pet Nutrition Supplements are formulated to meet a variety of nutritional needs, while still being affordable for pet parents.

Recipe: Crockpot Duck Chuck for Dogs with Allergies

This crockpot dog food recipe uses duck as the protein source, which is less likely to cause an allergic reaction than common protein sources like chicken.

3 Things to Know Before Switching to Homemade Dog Food Diet

It's no secret that homemade food can be the healthiest diet to feed your pets. If it's not done properly, your dog could suffer life threatening illness.

Recipe: Beef and Cottage Cheese Dog Food for Diabetes

Cottage cheese may seem like a bland food, but your dog will love it. This dog food for diabetes uses cottage cheese and beef as the main protein sources.

Recipe: Homemade Dog Food for Boxers

This breed's muscular build and high energy level make them a challenge to feed. It's important to talk to your vet about homemade dog food for Boxers.

13 Interesting Facts About Dogs That Will Surprise Any Owner

No matter how much experience you have with canines, these interesting facts about dogs may end up surprising you. Did you know there is a city in the US that has a dog for a Mayor? Have you ever wondered if any dogs survived the sinking of the Titanic? Learn about these cool facts, and many more in this roundup of the most interesting facts about dogs!

How to Make a Dog House for Less Than $30

If your dog isn't left outside for long periods at a time, you may be interested in learning how to make a dog house for less than $30.

How to Make Homemade Calming Spray for Dogs

This DIY homemade calming spray for dogs is natural and safe to use around any dog, and may be an effective treatment for your hyper pup.

Best Non-Harmful Alternatives to Electric Dog Fences

Electric fences (invisible or underground fences) are one of the harshest methods of teaching your dog to stay in the yard.  The negative consequences of...

How Long Can You Leave A Cat Alone?

Cats are known for being independent creatures. They typically enjoy doing their own thing and keeping to themselves. However, domesticated cats do not want to be alone all of the time. If you leave your cat alone for too long, she may become unhappy or depressed. So, how long can you leave a cat alone?

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Why Do Pets Make Us Happy?

Nothing beats the feeling of seeing a happy dog or friendly cat come running over to you looking for a pat on the head or a scratch behind the ears. Why do pets make us happy? Pets do a lot more than just keep us company. The unconditional love that they provide us with is priceless and incomparable to any love that we get other humans.

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Are you looking for dog names starting with Z? Well, you're in the right place! Getting a new pup would mean preparing for a new set...
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We've all been there. Pet owners of one dog think, "Maybe I should get one more." Then, once you get the second dog, you'll...
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If you have been caring for dogs for quite a while now, you must have known we can get sick from them. Rabies, giardia—name...
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