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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.

Bissell Powerlifter Vacuum is Great for Removing Pet Hair

Dog hair is a common problem in households with pets. It gets all over carpets, furniture, and clothing. Most dog owners would tell you...

More Pet Owners Are Going With the One-Stop-Shop Mentality

In today’s world, time is a hot commodity and tight schedules are the normal routine for most people. Juggling daily tasks, with no time...

Student Pet Startup Is Helping You Track Your Dog’s… Tail?

Yes, you did read that correctly. A student startup called DogStar won this year’s $10,000 ECE Innovation Award by helping dog owners better connect...

Mobile Dog Grooming Services Becoming Popular With Pet Owners

People are spending more time away from home now than they ever have before. Between working, socializing, and other commitments, it is not uncommon...

New Store Is Transforming the Way You Shop For Dog Food

Marco Giannini and his wife Berenice, founders of Protein for Pets, say they don’t believe the world needs another brand of pet food but...

Get Pet Odors and Stains OUT!

If you’re housebreaking a puppy or have a dog that is prone to having accidents in the house, Stain and Odor Remover from OUT!...

Ancol Ergo Stripping Comb for Dogs

The Ergo Stripping Comb from Ancol should be used to brush in the direction of the hair just like any other coat rake. It...

Ebelyn’s Self-Cleaning Dog Brush Helps With Shedding

Dog grooming brushes are a dime a dozen. Any given pet store will have numerous models to choose from, and larger chain pet stores...

Groomer Brings Posh Treatments to Pets in North Carolina

Many dog owners take their pets to the groomers out of necessity to keep their coat clean and free of mats and tangles, yet...

Pets at Home Stores Under Fire for Grooming Services

One family in Norton, England is infuriated after their dog reportedly suffered an allergic reaction after being groomed at a local Pets at Home...

Competitive Dog Grooming Is Becoming Extreme

Competitive dog grooming has always been a large part of the pet industry, but in recent years dog groomers have been getting more creative....

Dog Grooming In Taiwan Takes On a New Geometric Trend

A bizarre new trend in doggy fashion is sweeping the pet community in Taiwan. The craze involves pets having their fur groomed to make...

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