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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.

Research Proves Dogs Know When You’re Lying

We’ve all tried the trick where we pretend to throw a ball and see if our dog will run after it. What happens? Instead...

Blind Border Collie Can Play Fetch

This amazing video shows a sweet border collie named Fern who is able to perform everyday tasks even though she had to have both...

Jealous Dog Interrupts Kiss

This little dog doesn't want anyone kissing his mom! It's no surprise that he has a close bond with her, but it seems like...

Dog Sled Technology is Getting an Upgrade

Dog sledding is a form of transportation that is over 100 years old. In that time not much has changed, but Allen Moore plans...

These Dachshund Dogs Love to Play Hockey

This winter has been especially brutal, and it can be tough to find ways for you and pooch to get some outdoor exercise. This...

Dog Vest with App Controlled LED Lights

A new product from the company Disco Dog has hit the streets; literally. This dachshund is sporting a vest which is covered in LED...

Dog Fighting Ring Suspected in Denver

During the first week of March, a two-year-old pitbull mix, now called Bubba, was found abandoned and badly injured. A Good Samaritan called to...

Robot Dog Built by Boston Dynamics

Boston Dynamics, a subsidiary of the technology giant Google, has revealed its newest creation; a robot dog named Spot. Google bought out the robotics...

Boxer Dog Yells at His Dad

Boxers are known for their unique personalities, and this one is definitely sassy. Howling while licking repeatedly is quite a talent, and, as the...

Maine Lawmaker Proposes Bill Targeting Puppy Mills

A group of Maine activists is trying to ban the sale of cats and dogs in Maine pet stores that come from large out-of-state...

Amazing Frisbee Dogs Perform Halftime Show

If you haven't seen these unbelievable Frisbee dogs, you don't know what you're missing! Not only are they entertaining, but their natural agility and...

Dog Missing for 5 Months Returns Home

A Yorkshire terrier named Nicholas went missing from his home in Arizona for over 5 months before he was reunited with his owners, thanks to...

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