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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.

Meatloaf Recipe for Dogs with Fruits & Veggies

Meals like this meatloaf recipe for dogs can cater to your pet's specific nutritional needs. You can make ingredient substitutions based on the advice of your veterinarian or canine nutritionist.

Recipe: Pumpkin Rosemary Dog Treats

Along with it's natural ability to help keep foods from spoiling, rosemary has also been shown to aid in digestion and support heart health. These treats also include pumpkin, which is a superfood for canines and humans alike.

A Basic Guide to Hiking with Dogs

Who doesn’t love hiking? The fresh air, the cool breeze, and the chance to connect with nature are all some of the many benefits of...

How to Deal With Dog Aggression Without Training Collars

Dogs aren’t always going to behave; that common sense knowledge is apparent to every pet owner in the world. However, not all dogs misbehave in...

Don’t Lose Your Dog! Why Your Dog Needs a Pet ID...

Few things are worse for a pet owner than a runaway dog. Even more terrifying than that is a runaway dog that can't be...

Review: Pawstruck Dog Chews

All dogs need to chew. While some have a stronger desire than others, it's a natural instinct that all dogs must satisfy. Finding natural, healthy products for your pup to gnaw on is an important responsibility. Pawstruck dog chews are natural and safe for all dogs, so I tested them out with my pack to see how enticing they are.

Giveaway: Arf Pets Automatic Pet Feeder ($45+ Value)

We're giving one lucky pet owner the chance to win an Arf Pets Automatic Pet Feeder for FREE! Check out our Facebook page to enter.

How to Stop a Dog from Pulling on Leash

When you're learning how to stop a dog from pulling on the leash, you need to understand the reason for pulling first, then follow these 5 simple steps.

Review: WAUDOG Dog Collars – Leather and Waterproof

WAUDOG Dog Collars are made to please pups and their owners with many different options to choose from including leather and waterproof collars.

Best Dog Gates: Comparing Primetime Petz vs. Carlson vs. Evenflo

In this video comparison and full review of best dog gates for stairs and indoors we tried to find the optimal and cost-effective pet gate for dogs.

What To Do If Your Dog Swallows Something He Shouldn’t

While chewing and licking teaches your dog about his surroundings and helps to satisfy his natural instinct to chew, it's also very dangerous. Every owner should know what to do if your dog swallows something he shouldn't, because there is a very good chance it will happen to your pet.

Do You Need Pet Insurance? Your Guide to Insuring Your Pets

Pet health insurance has become a billion dollar industry over the past few years. More and more insurance companies are offering pet coverage, and many new insurance companies have popped up that specialize in pet insurance. So the question is, do you need pet insurance?

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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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Why Do Pets Make Us Happy?

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...