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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.

New Tennis Ball Launcher From Hyper Pet

Spring has sprung and many dog owners are taking the opportunity to get outside and exercise with their pet. Playing fetch is a great...

Entrepreneur Created a Dog Supplement to Save Her Pet’s Life

One Seattle resident has put her cooking skills to good use for the canines in her community. Dog owners in the area are already...

Inventor Reimagines the Standard Dog Leash

Nootools, a company based in New Canaan, Connecticut, was started in 2004 by Mark Noonan after he left the finance service company UBS. 2015...

New Pet App Pairs Dog Walkers with Dogs

A new pet app is now available for dog owners in Los Angeles. Zingy, which calls itself the “Uber for dog-walking” has taken off,...

New Vacuum Attachment Makes Dog Grooming Easier

Dyson, a leader in vacuum cleaner innovation, has released a new tool that will help dog owners groom their pets quickly and efficiently. The...

Study Shows Many Dog Foods Contain Unlabeled Animal Parts

Dog food has been a hot topic in recent news, and now a new study is finding even more disturbing evidence to support consumers’...

New Innovative Product Reduces Anxiety and Stress in Dogs

Separation anxiety and other stress disorders are becoming more common with dogs, and one new product is trying to help alleviate the problem. Pet...

New Technology Helps Your Dog Cool Off

This original technology provides a space for your pet to lie down and get cooled off. The Cool Pet Pad is activated by your...

New iPhone App Helps Dog Owners Care for Itchy Pets

One of the leaders in software development for pet health monitoring, Pet Health Apps, announced the release of Itchology in January. The iPhone app...

Petcube Lets Dog Owners Interact With Their Pets Remotely

Many pets suffer from anxiety issues when they are separated from their owners for hours at a time, and others can become destructive or...

App Helps Dog Owners Find Events in Their Area

Dogways, a company based out of Rochester, New York, launched their free iOS pet app earlier this year. The app, also called Dogways, allows...

New Fully Automatic Dog Door Makes Life Easier

Dog doors are an excellent way to make sure that your pet can come in and out as they please, especially if you are...

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