The World of Dog Agility Toys

Unknown to me until recently there is this whole world out there of secret dog agility toys. Toys designed to encourage dogs to jump, run, and soar over the agility equipment. Toys that any dog would love – regardless of whether or not they love dog agility too.

Clean Run Toys // Ammo the Dachshund

So I convinced my mom that since I’m training so hard in my weekly dog agility classes that I MUST have some of these dog agility training toys. So mom purchased me a few goodies from Clean Run.

Clean Run Toys // Ammo the Dachshund

This jackpot and tug toy is designed to win over even the toughest of critics. I only use this one when I’m training, but it’s mighty mighty fun to “kill”.

Clean Run Toys // Ammo the Dachshund

These handy toys are called food tubes. Stuff them with a yummy treats (dried hotdogs were my choice) and then you can shake them to get your dogs attention and even toss them. The handy top makes dispensing them super easy (which is totally my kind of toy).

Clean Run Toys // Ammo the Dachshund

My favorite of the toys is the rip n tug treat dispensing ball. You put your dog’s favorite treats in the center, then velco it closed.

Clean Run Toys // Ammo the Dachshund

I’ve been having a blast playing fetch with this ball, then ripping it apart to grab my treats.

Now where exactly has this hidden world of dog agility toys been all my life! It’s a magical magical world, and as I’ve already told mom, I think I need to test them all now! Ammo the Dachshund

P.S. if you’re interested in dog agility and want to try the fun activity with your dog too, make sure you check out our sponsor The Dog Agility Shop, for great materials to make inexpensive DIY agility equipment for your own backyard.

Disclosure: I was not paid or perked to write about these toys or this company. I purchased these toys with my own monies, and simply wanted to share the goodness with all of you!

Best Friends

Best Friends // Ammo the Dachshund and Trooper

I have a best friend, and his name is Trooper.

Best Friends // Ammo the Dachshund and Trooper

He’s silly and fun, and always knows how to have a good time. Plus he’s so much fun to wrestle with!

Best Friends // Ammo the Dachshund and Trooper

He’s great at keeping secrets, even if I’m not so great at keeping them.

Best Friends // Ammo the Dachshund and Trooper

We’re different, but the same, and I couldn’t be happier to have a best friend to grow old with.Ammo the Dachshund

 

P.S. Thanks to Mattie & Margot for sending along some matching best friend collars for me and my pal Trooper! Because best friends should always look stylish together!

I do it for the Cookies

Photo Studio with Ammo the Dachshund

It’s no secret that I’m no stranger to being in front of the camera lens. And frequently I’m asked how my mom gets me to pose so well for a photo – and honestly, it’s quite simple…

Cookies // Ammo the Dachshund

….COOKIES!

Cookies // Ammo the Dachshund

Cookies // Ammo the Dachshund

I’d do pretty much anything for a taste of cookie!

Cookies // Ammo the Dachshund

So next time you want your dog to sit still for a photograph, make sure you have your pockets filled with cookies! Your dog will thank you! Ammo the Dachshund

Dressed up Dachshund

Dog in Bowtie // Ammo the Dachshund

Did you ever just feel like getting dressed up? You know, slicking back your hair and putting on your fanciest bowtie?

Dog in Bowtie // Ammo the Dachshund

Makes a dog feel pretty good!

Check out my 5 minute no sew bowtieAmmo the Dachshund

August 2013 Monthly Recap

It’s time to take a look back over the past month at all the exciting things I’ve done! So just incase you missed it, here are some of my highlights from August!

Instinct Rawboost Treats // Product Review and Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I tested out some Instinct Rawboost Treats from Chewy.com and held a giveaway, which the winners are now posted!

Goshen Country Fair // Dog Friendly Event // Ammo the Dachshund

I took a trip to the Goshen Fair.

Sunday Breakfast // Ammo the Dachshund

I went to Sunday Breakfast with my family.

Product Review: Ruffwear Swamp Cooler // Ammo the Dachshund

I helped my pal Trooper test out Ruffwear’s Swamp Cooler (which is awesome by the way!).

Stonework // Ammo the Dachshund

I got nosey with the new stonework on the farm.

The Dog Pack // Ammo the Dachshund

I introduced my new dog pack pals.

On the Lake with Friends // Ammo the Dachshund

I took my pal Shilah the Husky out on the lake for the very first time.

What to pack when Camping with your Dog // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared the must have items I pack when going camping in the summer!

Dog Friendly Camping in Cape May // Ammo the Dachshund

I went camping with my friend Shilah in Cape May.

Dog Friendly Dining in Cape May // Ammo the Dachshund

I dined at some dog friendly restaurants during my trip to Cape May.

Higbee Beach - Dog Friendly Beaches in Cape May via Ammo the Dachshund

I had a blast on the dog friendly beach, Higbee Beach in Cape May NJ.

A Car Crashed into the Shop // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared pictures from when a car crashed through the shop where I work.

DIY Dachshund Cork Board via Ammo the Dachshund

I helped mom make a DIY Dachshund Cork Board.

Sleepypod Pendants Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared some of Sleepypod’s Pendants and offered everyone a chance to win their own set. You can still enter to win!!

 

Gosh what an exciting August I’ve had! Now we’re getting to one of my favorite times of the year – fall. I can’t wait to see what else I’ll be up to in the coming months!

Don’t forget, if you would like to find out more about my advertising rates and how to become a sponsor, click HERE. Ammo the Dachshund

The End of Summer

Today is Labor Day, the unofficial end to summer. I am sad because I don’t want the summer to end! So today I’m relishing in the last day of summer, and remembering all of my warm weather fun….

Higbee Beach - Dog Friendly Beaches in Cape May via Ammo the Dachshund

Stand Up Paddleboarding with your Dog - via Ammo the Dachshund

Swim Lessons // Ammo the Dachshund

Park Pals // Ammo the Dachshund

Happy Labor Day Everyone – soak up all the sun you can while it lasts! xoxo,

 

P.S. Don’t forget to enter my Sleepypod Pendant Giveaway!Ammo the Dachshund

To Dogs, Life is one Big Adventure!

Be More Dog // Ammo's O2 Commercial

A couple of months ago a campaign with O2, a UK based mobile company, launched a campaign aimed at being  more dog.

To dogs, life is one big adventure. They never stop playing and exploring.

I couldn’t agree more, which is why I think they picked me to make a little cameo appearance in one of their commercials! Check it out:

You can watch the full length version of my digging abilities in this recent blog post.

This isn’t the first time I’ve been on television – you can check out all my tv endeavors on my press page. And yes, I do sign autographs! Ammo the Dachshund

Park Pals

Park Pals // Ammo the Dachshund

Over the weekend I went to the park with my gal pal Shilah the Husky. We had a blast climbing on the jungle gyms and riding the slides.

Park Pals // Ammo the Dachshund

Park Pals // Ammo the Dachshund

Here’s me showing Shilah how it’s done!

Park Pals // Ammo the Dachshund

Shilah even took a ride on the swing set, I’m pretty sure if we let her she would of spent the night in that swing!

By the end of our park adventure I was pretty zonked! And the playground pit made a perfect spot to take a nap.

Park Pals // Ammo the Dachshund

Park Pals // Ammo the Dachshund

Park Pals // Ammo the Dachshund

My nap was short lived though, because Shilah gave me dirty looks until I got up to play with her. Oh those youthful pups!

Can’t wait for my next playground adventure with Shilah! Ammo the Dachshund

The Dog Pack

The Dog Pack // Ammo the Dachshund

Did you know that I’m a member of a dog pack? My pack consists of a whole menagerie of dogs!

The Dog Pack // Ammo the Dachshund

There’s Bella the Great Pyrenees and my pal Trooper the Australian Shepherd/Labrador Mix.

The Dog Pack // Ammo the Dachshund

And Raisin the Great Pyrenees mix (on the right).

The Dog Pack // Ammo the Dachshund

And then theirs Jack, the Yorkshire Terrier.

The Dog Pack // Ammo the Dachshund

Jack, being the smallest dog in our dog pack is the ring leader (of course the small dogs always rule the roost)!

The Dog Pack // Ammo the Dachshund

But when you get to know Jack, he’s really just a big softie! Aren’t they all!

What kind of dogs do you have in your dog pack? Ammo the Dachshund

Swim Lessons

Swim Lessons // Ammo the Dachshund

I’ve been taking swim lessons with my Dad at the pool lately, because I want to become a much stronger swimmer!

Dad says my swim kick is getting stronger every time, and before you know it I’ll be the official life guard at the family pool.

Swim Lessons // Ammo the Dachshund

In preparation for my inevitable lifeguarding duties I have been practicing saving my cousins.

Swim Lessons // Ammo the Dachshund

Although with all those flotation devices on it makes a little hard for a dog to practice saving drowning people! Ammo the Dachshund