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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.

Buckle That Belt: Why You Need a Dog Car Seat

It would be appalling to think of a parent driving around with their child climbing freely in the backseat. So why is it acceptable for...

Review: LifeHandle Hands Free Dog Leash

Hands free dog leash systems are becoming popular with active dog owners. Maybe you've seen people using them and wondered what they were. Maybe you've thought about purchasing one to use with your pet. In this review Samantha will tell you everything you need to know about the LifeHandle Hands Free Dog Leash, so you can decide whether it is the right product for you and your pet.

Review: Mochi’s Paw Dog Wipes and Waste Bags

Giving your dog a bath isn't always the easiest task. If your pup just have a couple of dirty paws or some mud on his face, it would be much easier to clean him up with grooming wipes. Samantha was drawn to Mochi's Paw products because they claim to be safe, effective and budget friendly.

Recipe: Peanut Butter and Cornmeal Dog Biscuits

My dogs love peanut butter. In fact, a couple of our cats enjoy peanut butter as well. A lot of the homemade food and treats that I make include this delectable ingredient. These treats are also a limited ingredient option, which makes them ideal for dogs with digestive sensitivities or food allergies.

Recipe: DIY Oat Dog Biscuits with Oregano

Making your dog homemade treats is an easy way to boost his nutrition. Commercial dog treats made with high quality ingredients are usually quite expensive. Making homemade treats allows you to control the ingredients used, while also keeping the cost low. These oat dog biscuits use limited ingredients and are very simple to prepare.

High Frequency Training: How to Use Dog Whistles

The dog whistle operates at a higher frequency than the average human is able to hear but that a canine can decipher. Developed by Francis...

The Shedding Saga: Getting Dog Hair Off Furniture

We all love our dogs, but those same feelings do not extend to pets' hair — more specifically the amount of dog hair that canines shed onto our...

Bedtime Basics: Why Your Fido Needs a Dog Bed

Dog beds might not be the most essential part of dog furniture for a canine companion, but they certainly improve your pet's level of...

How to Improve Quality of Life for Disabled Dogs

Unfortunately, our dogs will not remain perfectly healthy forever, but some dogs are born with physical and health challenges that they must deal with...

Why You Should Be Proud of Your Dog Stroller

In all fairness, strollers for dogs do get made fun of a lot. The image that comes to mind is of Elle Woods from...

Improving Quality of Life for Senior Dogs

Dogs are wonderful creatures. They fill our lives with so much joy, entertainment, and love. The only bad part of being a dog owner is that...

Let’s Talk: The Business of Dog Training

Hopefully, you had some time to read my column last week about pet health insurance. I'd really like to turn these articles into an open...

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