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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.

5 Toxic Foods for Dogs That You Need To Avoid

While we know that a dog's digestive tract works much differently than a humans, your dog doesn't understand that fact. Our dogs love sharing our meals and snacks, but there are some toxic foods for dogs that must be avoided.

Review: Bissell Pet Hair Eraser Handheld Vacuum

I've been looking for a handheld vacuum for a while. I've been testing the Bissell Pet Hair Eraser to see how effective it would be on the shed fur in my home.

Police Dispatcher Adopts Dog After Owner Dies

Lynn Willett’s job as a police dispatcher has put her in some very interesting situations. Her job is to send help to strangers when...

Dog Food Recipe for Picky Eaters

Feeding a picky pup can be extremely frustrating for the owner. This dog food recipe for picky eaters may be appealing enough to tempt your fussy pooch.

Easy DIY Halloween Costumes for Dogs

Halloween is just a couple of weeks away leaving many pet owners scrambled for a doggy costume idea. Buying a costume that your pup is only going to wear once seems like a waste of money. These easy DIY Halloween costumes for dogs will save you money and catch everyone's eye on Halloween night.

8 Halloween Safety Tips for Dogs

https://youtu.be/ca7qJrzq1xM Halloween is a favorite holiday for many pet owners. While it's fun to include your pet in the festivities, it's important to keep these...

Mixed or Purebred: Which Is Best?

Whether you're shopping for a puppy or scouring local shelters looking for your new best friend, there's a good chance you're trying to decide whether a mixed or purebred dog is right for you.

The Best Dog Carriers Review

We've tested a HUGE number of pet carriers for dogs, reviewed each one to find and rank the best dog carriers available. Here's our detailed buying guide.

8 Tips on How to Train a Dog to Walk on...

Learning how to train a dog to walk on a leash may be a bit more challenging than you think, especially if your canine companion is stubborn.

Review: Embark Urban Dog Harness

Dog harnesses, like the Embark Urban Dog Harness, are safer than collars, but how good is this new one? Here's our detailed review, test and buyer's guide.

Top 10 Best Dog Harnesses

For some pet owners, the thought of a dog harness brings to mind poorly behaved dogs that pull on their leash or are aggressive. Even...

Interview: Expert Dog Training Tips for Train Your Dog Month

January is National Train Your Dog Month and making it a great time to learn some dog training tips. Putting the time and effort...

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Can I Afford A Dog?

Owning a pet is expensive. It’s more than just planning for food and toys. If you’ve been asking yourself, can I afford a dog, here is everything you need to know. A big part of being a responsible pet owner is preparing for the endeavor financially. Creating a consistent budget can help you plan for routine expenses like food, treats and toys, as well as unexpected expenses like vet visits in the event of an emergency. Asking the question can I afford a dog is a very responsible thing to do. Many pet owners don’t plan a budget before adopting a dog, and that can get you into a lot of trouble.
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One of the best qualities of our canine companions is their unwavering loyalty. Why are dogs so loyal? There are amazing stories about the unmatched loyalty of dogs - dogs that have sat on their owner’s graves, waited patiently for months for their owners to return from war and even stories of dogs walking thousands of miles to reunite with their masters.
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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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Not a lot of people know about this breed, but the Dandie Dinmont Terrier is not something you should ignore when you chance upon...