My Happy Park Dog Birth Certificate Review & Giveaway

Disclaimer : This is a sponsored post and giveaway brought to you by My Happy Park.

In my house I’m treated just like any other member of the family, and my mom and dad care for me just like they would any human child (with the exception that I have to do my business outside….what’s up with that?).

So when my new friends over at My Happy Park offered to send me one of their dog birth certificates I thought to myself….I should have had one of these a long time ago!

My Happy Park Dog Birth Certificate Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

My Happy Park designs custom birth and adoption certificates for dogs, all with personalized touches.

My Happy Park Dog Birth Certificate Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

With several designs to choose from their Adoption certificates are perfect for rescue dogs and remembering the day your met your furry friend.

My Happy Park Dog Birth Certificate Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Since my birthdate is known I decided to choose one of My Happy Park’s Birth Certificates in the Stormy Monday design.

My Happy Park Dog Birth Certificate Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Once it arrived I couldn’t help but get straight to work picking out some great matting and frames to display it in, on account that I work at the best frame shop in town!

My Happy Park Dog Birth Certificate Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

My Happy Park Dog Birth Certificate Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

My Birth Certificate showed my name, birth location & date, breed, birthstone, zodiac sign, flower, as well as a few dachshund characteristics and hobbies & interests.

My Happy Park Dog Birth Certificate Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

After spending some time helping mom to pick out the perfect matting and frame, a few weeks later my Birth Certificate was ready to hang on the wall!

My Happy Park Dog Birth Certificate Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I can’t help but think these would make the perfect gift for any dog loving person!

My Happy Park Dog Birth Certificate Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

And having it personalized for me makes it even more special. What I really like about My Happy Park’s products is that with every sale they donate a portion of the profits to animal shelters. So you can feel good about helping pups in need with your purchases!

My Happy Park Dog Birth Certificate Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

You can fetch your own dog birth or adoption certificate from My Happy Park starting at $39. But if you order before the end of August, SHIPPING IS FREE! And as an even bigger bonus, you can use code ammothedachshund15 to save 15% off your order. But hurry, because the discount is only valid for the first 20 orders!

And now for the best part….

ONE LUCKY WINNER will WIN A FREE POSTER customized for the winning dog/family from My Happy Park!

My Happy Park Dog Birth Certificate Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Here’s HOW TO WIN:

For this giveaway I will be using, Rafflecopter. We only use the information you provide to contact the winners and we never share it – so not to worry. Winners will be chosen at random and you will be contacted via e-mail to claim your prize. All the winners will also be announced on this blog post once the giveaway ends on 8/19/14 12AM EST. Open to USA & CANADA residents only. Winners must claim their prizes within 48 hours of being notified or prize will be forfeited. Good luck!

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Disclosure: This is a sponsored post by My Happy Park, but all opinions are my own! Ammo the Dachshund

P.S. Don’t forget, today is the last day to enter my giveaway for a Park It Mat from Peach Industries!

 

 

Park It Mat Review & Giveaway

Disclaimer : This is a sponsored post and giveaway brought to you by Peach Industries.

Park It Mat Review & Giveaway // Peachtree Industries // Ammo the Dachshund

My new friends over at Peach Industries recently sent me one of their Park It Mats to take for a spin. The Park It Mat and travel bag is designed to be a travel friendly mat for your dog!

Ideal for dog friendly dining, picnics at the park, group training sessions, and anywhere else you can take your best friend.

Park It Mat Review & Giveaway // Peach Industries // Ammo the Dachshund

With several fun designs and patterns (mine is the Surf set) each mat comes with a handy travel bag and shoulder strap so you can take it everywhere you go! It also has a little pocket and ring on the front so you can stash keys, wallets, and of course treats for your pup!

Park It Mat Review & Giveaway // Peach Industries // Ammo the Dachshund

Each mat comes in 2 sizes, Medium or Large (but custom sizing is available), and the underside is even water resistant making it perfect for outdoor use as well.

Park It Mat Review & Giveaway // Peach Industries // Ammo the Dachshund

Park It Mat Review & Giveaway // Peach Industries // Ammo the Dachshund

I found the mat to be the perfect spot to take an afternoon snooze under my favorite tree!

Park It Mat Review & Giveaway // Peach Industries // Ammo the Dachshund

Mom really liked the idea of training me to use the mat to “park myself” when we were out and about (like at a restaurant).

Park It Mat Review & Giveaway // Peach Industries // Ammo the Dachshund

In fact, I even took my new Park It Mat on an adventure over the weekend.

Park It Mat Review & Giveaway // Peach Industries // Ammo the Dachshund

It turned out to be the perfect thing to line the bottom of the shopping cart when I decided to make a pit-stop at the dog friendly home improvement store in my town.

Park It Mat Review & Giveaway // Peach Industries // Ammo the Dachshund

The Park It Mat made it so I didn’t have to stand on the wire bottom of the cart and made the ride much more enjoyable.

Park It Mat Review & Giveaway // Peach Industries // Ammo the Dachshund

Happy puppy smiles all around!

Park It Mat Review & Giveaway // Peach Industries // Ammo the Dachshund

So if you’re looking for the perfect companion for all of your dog’s adventures, I highly recommend the Park It Mat from Peach Industries!

You can even save 25% off your entire order with code ParkYourPup

And now for the best part…..

Park It Mat Review & Giveaway // Peach Industries // Ammo the Dachshund

ONE LUCKY WINNER will win a PARK IT MAT SET from Peach Industries! (winner can choose pattern and size) AND ONE LUCKY WINNER will win a $50 GIFT CERTIFICATE to Peach Industries!

Here’s HOW TO WIN:

For this giveaway I will be using, Rafflecopter. We only use the information you provide to contact the winners and we never share it – so not to worry. Winners will be chosen at random and you will be contacted via e-mail to claim your prize. All the winners will also be announced on this blog post once the giveaway ends on 8/5/14 12AM EST. Open to USA & CANADA residents. WORLDWIDE readers may also enter and if you win you can choose a shelter or rescue to donate the prize to! Winners must claim their prizes within 48 hours of being notified or prize will be forfeited. Good luck!

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Disclosure: This is a sponsored post by Peach Industries, but all opinions are my own! Ammo the Dachshund

P.S. Don’t forget, today is the last day to enter my giveaway for an Eclectic Hound Dog Collar!

The Eclectic Hound Martingale Review & Giveaway

Disclaimer : This is a sponsored post and giveaway brought to you by Eclectic Hound.

The Eclectic Hound Martingale Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

My new friends over at The Eclectic Hound sent me over this adorable martingale collar to take for a spin.

The Eclectic Hound Martingale Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Now Martingale Collars are all the rage right now, but did you know that they were originally designed for sight hounds, such as greyhounds and whippets, whose heads are smaller than their necks and can easily slip out of traditional buckle collars.

The Eclectic Hound Martingale Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

The same can be true for Dachshunds and more and more trainers recently have been recommending them for dogs of all breeds and sizes because of their safety.

The Eclectic Hound Martingale Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Designed to slip over your dog’s head, this collar from the Eclectic Hound should then be adjusted so you can fit 1 -2 fingers between the collar and your dog’s neck.

The Eclectic Hound Martingale Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

The martingale loop, which functions by gently tightening around the dog’s neck when pressure is applied to the leash, makes it so your dog can’t back out of the collar.

The Eclectic Hound Martingale Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

The Eclectic Hound Shop has so many fun collar designs it can be hard to decide which one to get (or get them all!), but ultimately I chose this preppy alligator design, because I’m pretty sure it makes me look extra tough. Or preppy I guess depending on how you look at it!

The Eclectic Hound Martingale Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

So if you’d like your dog to look preppy and tough at the same time too, you can save 15% off your next purchase at The Eclectic Hound with code AMMO15.

And now for the best part…..

The Eclectic Hound Martingale Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

ONE LUCKY WINNER will receive a COLLAR OF CHOICE from The Eclectic Hound! (winner can choose style (martingale or buckle), width, size and fabric pattern)

Here’s HOW TO WIN:

For this giveaway I will be using, Rafflecopter. We only use the information you provide to contact the winners and we never share it – so not to worry. Winners will be chosen at random and you will be contacted via e-mail to claim your prize. All the winners will also be announced on this blog post once the giveaway ends on 8/5/14 12AM EST. Open to USA residents only. Only one winner. Winners must claim their prizes within 48 hours of being notified or prize will be forfeited. Good luck! *To all our international readers, we have some fun giveaways coming up soon that will be available to ship worldwide…so stay tuned!

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Disclosure: This is a sponsored post by The Eclectic Hound, but all opinions are my own! Ammo the Dachshund

 

P.S. Don’t forget, today is the last day to enter my giveaway for a DoggieLawn!

DoggieLawn Review & Giveaway

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DoggieLawn Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Last week an interesting looking package arrived at the shop (aka my place of work).

DoggieLawn Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Upon popping the top, I was surprised to find a box of real grass! From my pals over at DoggieLawn, this “box of grass” is a convenient indoor potty system for your dog! With monthly subscription options, and several different sizes, this box of real grass is shipped to your door every month in a convenient disposable box for your dog to do it’s business on.

DoggieLawn Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

So mom popped it down in the shop and let me inspect my DoggieLawn.

DoggieLawn Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

It certainly smelled like real grass and weighs slightly more than half as much as standard sod for easy lifting. It’s also “soil-less” which means it contains none of the dirt you find in sod.

DoggieLawn Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

DoggieLawn recommends spritzing your grass with water every 1-2 days and picking up any solids your pet leaves behind until your new box arrives in the mail. Then simply toss the old one!

DoggieLawn Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

While I am a completely house trained dog and mom never used pee pads or any other indoor training device to house train me, I can see the benefit to using one of these boxes when training a puppy, for older dogs who can’t hold it, or for people who live in apartments.

DoggieLawn Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Since the idea of doing my business indoors is quite foreign to me, I didn’t quite grasp the concept of using the box to go to the bathroom. But even if your dog doesn’t take to the box right away DoggieLawn offers free training support. They also have the ability to add a pheromone scent to your box (so that it will smell like dog urine and your dog may be more inclined to use it) – or you can even add some of your own dog’s urine to it. Which for me I think might be the trick to training me to use it, because who wants another dog’s urine in their box of grass….gotta cover that stink up!

DoggieLawn Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

So instead of using my DoggieLawn as a potty, for the time being I found it quite useful as a napping spot!

DoggieLawn Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

After all, I’d rather be outside than in….so while I’m stuck at work all day, why not bring a little of the outdoors in!

DoggieLawn Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I’m definitely going to keep DoggieLawn on my list of items that may be useful as I age (although mom says I’m not ever allowed to get old), because indoor potty grass sounds like the perfect thing to help you “age gracefully”, if you know what I mean!

You can use code ammo3 for $3 off your DoggieLawn order!

And now for the best part….

DoggieLawn Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

One Lucky Winner will win a Petite Pooch DoggieLawn!

Here’s HOW TO WIN:

For this giveaway I will be using, Rafflecopter. We only use the information you provide to contact the winners and we never share it – so not to worry. Winners will be chosen at random and you will be contacted via e-mail to claim your prize. All the winners will also be announced on this blog post once the giveaway ends on 7/29/14 12AM EST. Open to USA residents only (Excluding Hawaii & Alaska). Only one winner. Winners must claim their prizes within 48 hours of being notified or prize will be forfeited. Good luck! *To all our international readers, we have some fun giveaways coming up soon that will be available to ship worldwide…so stay tuned!

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Disclosure: This is a sponsored post by DoggieLawn, but all opinions are my own! Ammo the Dachshund

P.S. Don’t forget, today is the last day to enter my giveaway for a Blanket Dog Bed!

 

Blanket Dog Bed Review & Giveaway

Disclaimer : This is a sponsored post and giveaway brought to you by I Brake For Yard Sales.

Blanket Dog Bed Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Recently my new friends over at the Etsy Shop, I Brake For Yard Sales, sent me one of their handmade Blanket Dog Beds to take for a spin.

Blanket Dog Bed Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

What makes this bed a little different than your average dog bed is that it has a super soft and snuggly blanket attached to the handmade wooden frame so that your dog can dig around and get extra comfy (or burrow to their hearts content!).

Blanket Dog Bed Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

And not to worry, the fleece blanket easily unsnaps from the wood frame so you can wash it should your pup decide to go to bed with muddy paws! It even comes in lots of fun colors (I opted for the Gray).

Blanket Dog Bed Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

It comes in two different sizes for the big and small dogs (but custom sizes are available by request) – I enjoyed lounging in this 17″ x 19″ x 6″ bed.

And since I’m an expert digger and burrower, I figured I’d show you just how “bed fluffing” is really done….

Blanket Dog Bed Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Blanket Dog Bed Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Blanket Dog Bed Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Perfect!

Blanket Dog Bed Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

As I fluffed and readied my new Blanket Bed for an afternoon nap I began to draw a little attention.

Blanket Dog Bed Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I’m pretty sure I’m going to have to spend my afternoon snoozes fending off the farm cats who are now eyeing my comfy sleeping spot!

You can fetch your own Blanket Dog (or apparently cat) Bed from Etsy! And you can even save 10% with coupon code Ammo1.

And now for the best part…

Blanket Dog Bed Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

One Lucky Winner will win a 17″x19″x6″ Handmade Blanket Dog Bed in BLUE!

Blanket Dog Bed Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Here’s HOW TO WIN:

For this giveaway I will be using, Rafflecopter. We only use the information you provide to contact the winners and we never share it – so not to worry. Winners will be chosen at random and you will be contacted via e-mail to claim your prize. All the winners will also be announced on this blog post once the giveaway ends on 7/22/14 12AM EST. Open to USA residents only. Only one winner. Winners must claim their prizes within 48 hours of being notified or prize will be forfeited. Good luck!

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Disclosure: This is a sponsored post by I Brake for Yard Sales on Etsy, but all opinions are my own! Ammo the Dachshund

P.S. Don’t forget, today is the last day to enter my giveaway for a Ruffwear Roamer Leash!!

Ruffwear Roamer Leash Review & Giveaway

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Ruffwear Roamer Leash Review & Giveaway

Recently my pal Shilah the Husky and I got to test out a product by Ruffwear, the Roamer Leash for some of our hiking/walking excursions. It’s quickly jumped to the top of our list for must-have walking gear, find out why below!

Ruffwear Roamer Leash Review & Giveaway

Ruffwear Roamer Leash Review & Giveaway

Ruffwear Roamer Leash Review & Giveaway

One of the things that makes the Roamer Leash so unique is that it can be used as a hand-held leash or it can be extended to go around your waist too.

Ruffwear Roamer Leash Review & Giveaway

Mom found that being able to tether me to her waist made hiking and walking so much easier! Not only did she have her hands free to take photos like this one, but it made it easier to climb tough terrain as I helped to pull her up the hill (with my powerful muscles!).

Ruffwear Roamer Leash Review & Giveaway

I was also impressed by the Talon Clasp which was extra durable and made mom feel easier that I wouldn’t be able to break it open from pulling too hard.

Ruffwear Roamer Leash Review & Giveaway

Another important feature about the Roamer leash is that it’s extendable! The wavelength stretch webbing can extend from 7.3 feet to 11 feet on the Large (which is what you see pictured) or 5.5 feet to 7 feet on the small.

Ruffwear Roamer Leash Review & Giveaway

It also comes with a handy accessory loop near the clasp for attaching dog bags or lightweight items and can also be used as a quick “short” leash when needed. Although the “short” leash works a little better for bigger dogs as I was a little too low to the ground for mom to grab the handle quickly or easily. But it’s not a necessary item, and mom found she didn’t need to use it much anyway.

Ruffwear Roamer Leash Review & Giveaway

So with our new Roamer leashes Shilah and I embarked on a few recent hikes. Our first stop was the Stroud Preserve!

Ruffwear Roamer Leash Review & Giveaway

Immediately our parents loved the fact that these leashes could extend with our pulling (and boy do Shilah and I like to pull) but weren’t as dangerous as zip leashes. With a zip leash you have to worry about rope burn (which has happened to my mom before) and you can’t grab the leash without hurting your hand in the event of an emergency. With the Roamer Leashes none of this was an issue as you can quickly grab the leash to pull your dog closer should you need to.

Ruffwear Roamer Leash Review & Giveaway

Ruffwear Roamer Leash Review & Giveaway

Shilah and I enjoyed our walk thoroughly with the Roamer Leash, and our parents had a nicer walk because when tethered to their waists our pulling was actually beneficial – helping to pull them up the hills (those lazy humans!)

Ruffwear Roamer Leash Review & Giveaway

Ruffwear Roamer Leash Review & Giveaway

The Roamer Leash also came in handy when it was time for Shilah and I to be tethered. The adjustable handle loop made it easy to tie us to any object on the trail when necessary.

Ruffwear Roamer Leash Review & Giveaway

As you saw last week, Shilah and I even tested our Roamer leashes on some tougher terrain when we visited Glen Onoko Falls.

Ruffwear Roamer Leash Review & Giveaway

Hiking Glen Onoko Falls with Ammo the Dachshund

Again, the ability to tether to our parent’s waists made the rocky terrain that much more manageable since the humans had their hands free to help themselves and us make the climb.

Shilah and I both agree the Roamer Leash has become our new favorite leash for all of our hiking and walking adventures! We highly recommend it!

And now for the best part….

Ruffwear Roamer Leash Review & Giveaway

ONE Lucky WINNER will WIN a Large Ruffwear Roamer Leash!

Here’s HOW TO WIN:

For this giveaway I will be using, Rafflecopter. We only use the information you provide to contact the winners and we never share it – so not to worry. Winners will be chosen at random and you will be contacted via e-mail to claim your prize. All the winners will also be announced on this blog post once the giveaway ends on 7/15/14 12AM EST. Open to USA residents only. Only one winner. Winners must claim their prizes within 48 hours of being notified or prize will be forfeited. Good luck!

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Disclosure: This is a sponsored post by Ruffwear, but all opinions are my own! Ammo the Dachshund

Fun Time Dog Shop Pet Hair Removal Glove Review & Giveaway

Disclaimer : This is a sponsored post and giveaway brought to you by Fun Time Dog Shop.

Fun Time Dog Shop Pet Hair Removal Glove Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Now I don’t know about your house, but at my house there is no chair, sofa, couch, or bed that is off limits to me…..I’m pretty much the king of this castle if you catch my drift!

Fun Time Dog Shop Pet Hair Removal Glove Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

So when my new friends over at the Fun Time Dog Shop offered to send me one of their SwiPets Pet Hair Removal Gloves, mom said yes please!

Fun Time Dog Shop Pet Hair Removal Glove Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Now I’m not usually a HUGE shedder (mom says thank goodness), but I do have times of the year when I leave a little more hair than normal on the furniture. So to test out the Swipet Glove mom decided to give me a good brushing on the sunroom ottoman.

Fun Time Dog Shop Pet Hair Removal Glove Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Fun Time Dog Shop Pet Hair Removal Glove Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

As you can see I left a fair amount of hair behind.

Fun Time Dog Shop Pet Hair Removal Glove Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Using the glove, mom was able to brush my hair into a nice little pile for easy clean-up.

The SwiPets™ glove has a special coating and texture on the palm that creates an electro-static charge, while ‘grabbing’ the pet hair and clumping it so you can simply pull it off and throw it away.

The SwiPets Glove Removes pet hair from furniture, clothes, pet bedding and hard-to-reach areas like cushions, stairs & carpeting. The special coating on the fingertips means you can get into tight spots and pull pet hair from cracks and crevices where it collects over time. And as a bonus it’s machine washable, so you can use it over and over again!

Fun Time Dog Shop Pet Hair Removal Glove Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Mom says she just needs to teach me how to use it myself and life would be grand!

Fun Time Dog Shop Pet Hair Removal Glove Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I’m just thrilled I won’t be kicked off the furniture anytime soon, especially since it’s so easy for mom to clean up my hair now.

Fun Time Dog Shop Pet Hair Removal Glove Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

You can pick up your own SwiPets Pet Hair Removal Glove from the Fun Time Dog Shop starting at $10.

Now something that makes the Fun Time Dog Shop a little different from any other online retailer is that they DONATE ALL OF THEIR AFTER COSTS PROFITS TO ANIMAL RESCUE. So if you are looking for any pet products (leashes, collars, treats, and much more!) I highly recommend you check them out. You’ll be getting something fun for your pup and helping rescue dogs at the same time!

Fun Time Dog Shop Pet Hair Removal Glove Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

And now for the best part….

ONE Lucky WINNER will WIN a SwiPets Pet Hair Removal Glove from Fun Time Dog Shop!

Here’s HOW TO WIN:

For this giveaway I will be using, Rafflecopter. We only use the information you provide to contact the winners and we never share it – so not to worry. Winners will be chosen at random and you will be contacted via e-mail to claim your prize. All the winners will also be announced on this blog post once the giveaway ends on 7/1/14 12AM EST. Open to US Residents Only. Winners must claim their prizes within 48 hours of being notified or prize will be forfeited. Good luck!

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Disclosure: This a sponsored post by Fun Time Dog Shop, all opinions are my own. Ammo the Dachshund

 

P.S. Don’t forget today is the last day to enter my Sleepypod Clickit Giveaway!

Sleepypod Clickit Review & Giveaway

Disclaimer : This is a sponsored post and giveaway brought to you by Sleepypod.

Sleepypod Clickit Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

After checking out the Sleepypod Yummy Bowls a few weeks ago Trooper and I are back to share another Sleepypod product – the Clickit 3 Point Safety Harness.

Sleepypod Clickit Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Now if you’ve never heard of the Clickit, you mainly need to know one thing. It’s the HIGHEST rated dog restraint for the car in a crash test performed by the Center for Pet Safety last fall and the only 3-point car restraint for dogs on the market. Now that’s saying a lot!

You can check out more about what makes Clickit so safe here.

Sleepypod Clickit Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Trooper and I of course always wear harnesses and restraints when riding in the car and we’re sticklers for making sure that all passengers (dogs included) are buckled up, so we were excited to test out the Clickit.

Sleepypod Clickit Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Now the Clickit is designed to not just be a car harness, but also a walking harness too. You’ll notice though because of the width of the chest piece that it’s much more suited for walking bigger dogs in, as it was a little too wide for me to go for an average walk in. If you have a very small dog Sleepypod recommends using one of their travel carriers to restrain your pet safely in the car. I was teetering on the cutoff to being too small for the Clickit, but I was relieved when the extra small seemed to fit me properly.

P.S. you’ll notice in the above picture that mom forgot to tuck in the straps after she adjusted them for me. She realized later that you can tuck all the access webbing into the harness so it looks nice and clean.

Sleepypod Clickit Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Now what makes the Clickit different from other car harnesses is that the back has a unique criss-cross design so that your dog is safety belted into the car in 3 separate points. The top collar part has a ring for attaching ID tags or a leash for walking.

Sleepypod Clickit Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

All those straps may look complicated to put on your dog at first, but it’s actually quite simple to attach. You can check out this handy video from Sleepypod on how to put it on your dog.

Sleepypod Clickit Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Before Trooper and I could set out on our maiden voyage mom had to attach the included tethers to the latch anchors in the backseat of mom’s car. (Latch anchors are installed in any car manufactured after 2003, but even if your car doesn’t have them you can get them installed.)

Sleepypod Clickit Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

So Trooper and I loaded up in the car and got ready to travel safely!

Sleepypod Clickit Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

With the Clickit you attach the tethers to each of the side rings, and run your car’s seatbelt through the criss-cross on the back of the harness. This gives your dog three points of attachment, and makes sure that they would stay put in the event of a crash.

Sleepypod Clickit Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Sleepypod Clickit Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Trooper and I both had no problem laying down in the backseat for our ride. Here’s a fun video of our first voyage with our Sleepypod Clickits:

You can also watch this on youtube.

Sleepypod Clickit Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Trooper has been wearing his Clickit every day in the car for the past month, and loves it!

Now some of you may be wondering about my booster seat, which has always been my preferred method of travel in the car….

Sleepypod Clickit Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Now while Sleepypod can’t recommend using the Clickit any other way than it was designed (for the best safety), I just couldn’t give up riding in my Booster seat! So mom attached one of the tethers to the seatbelt inside my booster seat.

Sleepypod Clickit Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

And then hooked the tether to the criss-cross in the back of the Clickit. While it’s not going to be as safe as attaching with the 3 points, I just couldn’t give up riding in my Booster – but mom still believes this harness is much safer in the car than the standard walking harnesses I used to use.

Sleepypod Clickit Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Mom plans to maybe add a metal ring to the harness (by sliding it through the webbing) to make attaching the tether easier in the future.

So if you are looking for the best way to keep your pet safe in the car I highly recommend the Sleepypod Clickit. Because you can’t put a price on being “too safe” with your pet’s life!

And now for the best part….

Sleepypod Clickit Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

ONE Lucky WINNER will WIN a Sleepypod Clickit!
(winners choose size + color)

Here’s HOW TO WIN:

For this giveaway I will be using, Rafflecopter. We only use the information you provide to contact the winners and we never share it – so not to worry. Winners will be chosen at random and you will be contacted via e-mail to claim your prize. All the winners will also be announced on this blog post once the giveaway ends on 6/24/14 12AM EST. Open to US Residents Only. Winners must claim their prizes within 48 hours of being notified or prize will be forfeited. Good luck!

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Disclosure: This a sponsored post by Sleepypod, all opinions are my own. Ammo the Dachshund

P.S. Don’t forget today is the last day to enter my Lasso Leash Giveaway! 

Lasso Rope Collar Review & Giveaway

Disclaimer : This is a sponsored post and giveaway brought to you by Lasso Ropes.

Lasso Ropes Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

My new friends over at Lasso recently sent me one of their fun rope collars, the Jib Petit. (to which I immediately attached one of my Pod ID tags – because one should never go without identification!)

Inspired by the sea, Lasso makes wonderful nautical collars, leashes, and even harnesses for all sea-dogs (or even non-sea dogs that just want to look super cool).

Lasso Ropes Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

With lots of rope styles, colors, and sizes there is something to fit every dog’s need.

Of course as soon as I received my Lasso Collar I did what any dog with a nautical rope collar does……I strapped on my life vest and headed for the lake!

Lasso Ropes Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Lasso Ropes Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Lasso Ropes Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Even the boat rental crew at the lake commented on how appropriately dressed I was in my nautical collar! It held up well to all my water-time adventures and the size was perfect since all of the Lasso ropes are handmade!

Lasso Ropes Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

All of the Lasso products are made with brass fittings, which have great corrosive resistance, so I never have to worry about it looking less than stellar after my many summertime trips to the lake.

So if you are looking for some fun nautical rope accessories for your dog this summer (or even yourself since they sell a variety of human-friendly products too), I highly recommend you checkout Lasso!

You can save 10% off any small dog items at Lasso with code AMMO – coupon is valid until June 15th at 11:50PM.

And now for the best part…..

Lasso Ropes Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

ONE Lucky WINNER will WIN a 4ft Blue Eco Leash with red knots from Lasso!

Here’s HOW TO WIN:

For this giveaway I will be using, Rafflecopter. We only use the information you provide to contact the winners and we never share it – so not to worry. Winners will be chosen at random and you will be contacted via e-mail to claim your prize. All the winners will also be announced on this blog post once the giveaway ends on 6/10/14 12AM EST. Open to US Residents Only. Winners must claim their prizes within 48 hours of being notified or prize will be forfeited. Good luck!

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Disclosure: This is a sponsored post by Lasso, but all opinions are my own! Ammo the Dachshund

Don’t forget, today is the last day to enter my Sleepypod Yummy Bowl Giveaway!! Also there is still time to enter Ruffwear My Dog is My… Giveaway

Sleepypod Yummy Bowl Review & Giveaway

Disclaimer : This is a sponsored post and giveaway brought to you by Sleepypod.

You might remember that I wrote a post last fall about the wonderful product that is the Sleepypod Yummy Bowl. Well I’m back to share it with you again….plus a giveaway you won’t want to miss!

Sleepypod Yummy Bowl Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Now see, me and my bestest pal Trooper are always on the go. And now that summer is just around the corner, and things are starting to heat up, we need to make sure we always have a cool drink of water with us no matter where we are. (not to mention a bowl full of kibble too!)

Enter the Sleepypod Yummy Bowl!

Sleepypod Yummy Bowl Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

With two sizes (small and medium), these bowls are the perfect accessory for every road trip, weekend getaway, camping trip, vacation, and more!

Sleepypod Yummy Bowl Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I’ve been using my small Sea Breeze Yummy Bowl for quite some time now, and I can tell you that it’s the first thing I grab when I’m headed out the door for an adventure. Thanks to Sleepypod my pal Trooper now has a medium Yummy Bowl in Blueberry for all of his adventures as well.

Sleepypod Yummy Travel Bowl Product Review & Giveaway via Ammo the Dachshund

Now the Yummy Bowls aren’t just for looks, they are also quite functional in that they can carry your pet’s food and water at the same time! The unique spill resistant bottom bowl makes sure water stays in the bowl and not on the floor.

Sleepypod Yummy Bowl Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

These Yummy bowls also come in 4 delicious colors, Very Berry, Mango Tango, Key Lime, Blueberry (on the right), and the Sea Breeze (on the left).

Sleepypod Yummy Bowl Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

In my previous post I had even tested out the Yummy Bowl’s ability to be frozen with water inside. This is great for keeping your water nice and cold on a hot summer day, or even on an extra long road trip.

Sleepypod Yummy Bowl Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

So if you’re looking for the perfect travel bowl, I highly recommend the Sleepypod Yummy Bowl, you won’t be disappointed.

You can fetch your own Yummy Bowl in small for $29.99 or medium for $39.99.

Sleepypod Yummy Bowl Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

And now for the best part…

ONE Lucky WINNER will WIN a Sleepypod Yummy Travel Bowl!
(winners choose medium or small bowl + color)

Here’s HOW TO WIN:

For this giveaway I will be using, Rafflecopter. We only use the information you provide to contact the winners and we never share it – so not to worry. Winners will be chosen at random and you will be contacted via e-mail to claim your prize. All the winners will also be announced on this blog post once the giveaway ends on 6/10/14 12AM EST. Open to US Residents Only. Winners must claim their prizes within 48 hours of being notified or prize will be forfeited. Good luck!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Disclosure: This a sponsored post by Sleepypod, all opinions are my own. Ammo the Dachshund

Don’t forget to enter our Ruffwear My Dog is My… Giveaway