Get Dirty Barn Dogs Clean with the #WoofPouf + A Giveaway

Posted on September 14, 2015 by Ammo

This post is sponsored by Absorbine and the BlogPaws Professional Pet Blogger Network. I am being compensated for helping spread the word about Woof Pouf but AmmotheDachshund.com only shares information we feel is relevant to our readers. Absorbine is not responsible for the content of this article.

Easily Clean Dirty Barn Dogs with the #WoofPouf from Absorbing + A Giveaway #sp

Trooper and I pride ourselves in being super awesome barn dogs. We take our jobs very seriously, and immerse ourselves in everything on the farm.

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Our favorite thing to “immerse” ourselves in on the farm……pony poop! We’re so fortunate that our farm has an abundance of it too. Did you know it’s a real delicacy in dog culture?

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After a day of “farm life” Trooper and I can get pretty stinky (just how we like it). Our mom’s haven’t come to appreciate the highly cultivated “barn dog scent” yet, so alas a roll in the manure pile inevitably leads to bath time.

Thanks to our new friends at Absorbine® we now have a product that makes the whole bath experience quicker so Trooper and I can get back to our farm duties faster!

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The Absorbine Woof Pouf™ is a handy bath scrubbing pouf for dogs with the soap beads built right into it! No more bulky bottles of shampoo! Easily Clean Dirty Barn Dogs with the #WoofPouf from Absorbing + A Giveaway #sp

The Woof Pouf comes in two different types, UltraShield® Green Woof Pouf™ with soap beads made from natural herbal extracts that are known to effectively repel fleas and ticks, and the ShowSheen® Woof Pouf™ with Ordenone® soap beads that help eliminate even the toughest odors, including skunk smell.

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Trooper and I decided to test out the ShowSheen Woof Pouf this time around. Some key features:

No-mess, one-handed remedy to eliminate tough odors like wet dog smell and skunk odor (or in our case stinky barn dog smell)
Soap beads inside the pouf—just add water
Rich lather lasts up to 15 washes
Conditioners leave coat soft and shiny
Great “on-the-go” shampoo when traveling; no more need for slippery shampoo bottles!
Sulfate and paraben free

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Now all we had to do was wait for Boomerang to get out of the wash stall…..he always hogs all the warm water!

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Mom loved how it made it easy to wash two dogs at once in the barn wash stall (since there wasn’t anywhere convenient to tie us up to) and all she needed was a hose and the Woof Pouf.

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Trooper and I loved it because it sped up bath time!

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After our baths we smelled fantastic, even Trooper’s longer hair that traps stinky odors daily smelled great for days after his bath.

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Now we’re both ready to find out next dirty adventure on the farm!

You can fetch the UltraShield Woof Pouf or the ShowSheen Woof Pouf from Absorbine! I know my mom will be purchasing them for us farm dogs again for sure!

And now for the best part… Easily Clean Dirty Barn Dogs with the #WoofPouf from Absorbing + A Giveaway #sp

ENTER TO WIN A WOOF POUF FROM ABSORBINE!

Absorbine is giving away 10 Prize packs with the winner’s choice of ShowSheen Woof Pouf or the UltraShield Woof Pouf. The packages will include the Woof Pouf of choice plus other products from that line. (Open to US only)

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End of Summer Harvests + Limited Ingredient Diets for Dogs

Posted on August 27, 2015 by Ammo

Disclaimer: this post is brought to you by the honest kitchen. All opinions are my own, and I only share products I think you and your dogs will love.

While Trooper and I may look hot in this picture, the truth is the warm summer weather will be leaving us soon. With it we’ll have to say goodbye to our lush veggie gardens and the summertime harvests that have been so abundant this year.

Eating healthy, fresh ingredients isn’t just important for the humans, it’s important for us dogs too. While mom can’t grow everything Trooper and I need to maintain a healthy diet, I want to share with you the newest addition to my healthy diet that’s available all year round!

My friends at the Honest Kitchen are makers of all natural, human grade dehydrated dog and cat food. Their foods are produced in the USA from non-GMO produce and hormone-free meats.

One of the newest addition to their healthy food line is called BRAVE. This limited ingredient diet contains only six ingredients: MSC certified pollock, organic coconut, chickpea, celery, pumpkin, spinach, plus vitamins and minerals – which is perfect for dogs that may have allergies, or prefer a more simplified food.

Brave had a great fishy smell, which I picked up even before mom opened the shipping box it came in! And all you have to do is add water to this food to get it to puff up to a full (and filling) meal. I look forward to scarfing it down at mealtime.

While neither Trooper nor I have any food related allergies, we can certainly appreciate a simplified diet with only the healthiest of ingredients.

Just like all the yummy home grown veggies in mom’s garden!

There’s lots I want to share with you about how I’ve added dehydrated food from the Honest Kitchen into my rotational diet – so to find out even more you’ll just have to stop by my blog on Tuesday next week – as a bonus I’ve got some great products from the Honest Kitchen to giveaway too!

You can fetch BRAVE and other limited ingredient foods from the Honest Kitchen. And as a BONUS, if you’d like to try some Honest Kitchen with your pets you can use my special promo code for a FREE SAMPLE BUNDLE + Honest Kitchen Coupon ($10 Total Value) for just $1 in shipping. (discount will be automatically applied at checkout)

And that’s not all, The Honest Kitchen is also having a fun Calendar Contest you can enter to win a Free trip to San Diego for you and your pet + Honest Kitchen Goodies! If you’d like you can check out my entry, and see the “honest confession” that I’m telling the world. I’d love it if you could give me a vote too! 😉

Grab a FREE SAMPLE BUNDLE + Coupon (A $10 Value) for $1 shipping with code AMBBGKD6100 from the Honest Kitchen!

Don’t forget to check back next week for a fun giveaway with the Honest Kitchen!

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When Dogs & Cats Play

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Ammo

Disclaimer: This post is brought to you by Chewy. All opinions are my own, and I only share products that I think you will love!

My pals over at Chewy.com recently sent me some fun new products to test out. The KONG Active Cat Play Mat and these Free Ranger no stink Bully Stix!

The Bully Stixs were AWESOME, but honestly, I couldn’t see what the big fuss was about the Play Mat was.

But then mom pulled out a bottle of this Kitty Kush Catnip* that we picked up at BlogPaws and sprinkled a little bit on the activity mat.

*affiliate link

Out of nowhere my pal Spider the Kitty showed up and was all about the Kong Play Mat!

It didn’t take Spider long to kick me off the mat as she rolled, crinkled (it has this fun crinkle sound just like a plastic water bottle), and scratched around on it.

Spider was looking like she was having so much fun with the play mat that Trooper and I were a bit concerned we were missing out on something really fun.

That’s ok though, because Spider may have had her play mat, but Trooper and I had Bully Stixs! And with these awesome benefits:

Grain-free chews
Low odor for indoor chewing
Health and safe alternative to rawhide
Naturally supports dental health
Free range, grass fed beef
Gental on the tummy
No artificial preservatives, flavors or colors
No corn, wheat, soy or rice

…mom felt good about letting us snack on them whenever we wanted!

And snack we did!

Sorry Spider, you won’t share your play mat, and we won’t share our Bully Stix! Agree to disagree…..or whatever the saying should be here!

If you want to snatch up some of these goodies and more fun stuff for your favorite pet, be sure to check out Chewy.com. They’re one of our favorite retailers for all things pets! And plus you can get FREE SHIPPING on all orders over $49! (make sure you tell them Ammo sent you!)

Super Hero Bedtime Story

Posted on July 16, 2015 by Ammo

Disclosure: This post is brought to you by Barkbox and contains some affiliate links. All opinions are my own, and I only share products I think you will love!

One of my favorite days of the month is BarkBox day. The day when my monthly subscription of goodies arrives at my door.

Everything is always so yummy and fun to play with that I can hardly wait to dive right in. It’s seriously THE BEST DAY EVER.

That is until my mom says it’s time for bed! This is what my face looks like when I’m told I’ll have to hold off playing with my Barkbox until tomorrow. I call it the “what the what?” face.

So reluctantly I get into bed, with my full Super Hero outfit on of course, because real Super Heroes are always ready at a moments notice.

I fight dreamland for as long as I can, when I suddenly remember….

“Dad! You forgot to read me my bedtime story!!”

Super Heroes can’t go to bed without a bedtime story!

Thankfully my Dad obliges, and reads me my favorite book, SuperDog; The Heart of a Hero. (which by the way, I love this book so much that I even helped read it to an elementary school class).

The adventures of Dex the Dachshund drift me off to dreamland and I have visions of saving cats from trees, and helping old ladies cross the street.

The sandman is about to pay a visit to me, when I suddenly remember…

I can’t possibly go to bed without the Star Stuffie that came in my BarkBox! What if he gets scared in that box all by himself at night?

And you know what Dad, Mr. Star missed the whole SuperDog story, so you’re going to have to read it again!

Goodnight sweet friends! Hopefully the world will continue to be a safe place even while this hero is getting some shut eye.

And incase you’re wondering, my BarkBox was still waiting for me the next day when I woke up!

If you’d like to fetch your dog a reason to fight bedtime too, you can grab a subscription to BarkBox with code AMMO for 10% OFF!

You can also snag a FREE Bully Stick (my favorite) from the BarkShop for all orders with code AMMO.

Does your dog have a hard time falling asleep when they get new toys too? I’m always trying to sneak toys into my bed at night!

Never too Tired to Play

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Ammo

Disclaimer: this post if brought to you by Chewy.com, but all opinions are my own and I only share products I think my readers will love!

The Dog Toy Your Dog Won't be too tired to play with! via Ammo the Dachshund

My friends over at Chewy.com recently sent me a new toy. The KONG Squeezz Ball with Handle Dog Toy not only squeaks, but it’s perfect for tugging too! And even though it was well past my bed time….there was no way I was going to pass up the opportunity to take it for a spin.

Too tired to stand, but NEVER too tired to play with a new toy! How about your dog?

You can fetch the KONG Squeezz Ball with Handle Dog Toy from Chewy.com on sale for about $8!

Kickstarter Campaign for THE SOFTEST Dog Bed

Posted on June 12, 2015 by Ammo

Disclaimer: this post if brought to you by my friends at Peach Pet Provisions. All opinions are my own, and I only share products I think you will love!

Peach Industries Kickstarter Campaign for a Puffer Dog Bed! with Ammo the Dachshund

You may remember my friends over at Peach Pet Provisions from their Park It Mat that I reviewed on the blog last year. Well recently I was thrilled to hear they were launching a brand-new product with the help of a fun Kickstarter Campaign!

Peach Industries Kickstarter Campaign for a Puffer Dog Bed! with Ammo the Dachshund

Peach Industries sent me over one of their new Peach Pillow Beds in grey to take for a spin.

Peach Pillow Bed Kickstarter Campaign with Ammo the Dachshund

As you can see I barely made it all the way onto the bed before I was overcome with it’s super softness. Pillow Bed for sure! This thing is extra soft and comfy, so much so that mom and dad tried to steal it from me. Not gonna lie, I’ve already caught mom lounging on it in front of the TV.

Peach Industries 2015 Kickstarter // Ammo the Dachshund

Some fun facts about Peach Pillow Beds:

Available in four sizes (from kittens and teacup pups to Great Danes)
Top quality materials and construction
Machine washable cover
Made and sourced in the USA
Self-contained, channeled insert
Environmentally friendly RPET fiberfill made from recycled plastic bottles

Peach Industries Kickstarter Campaign for a Puffer Dog Bed! with Ammo the Dachshund

Not only that, but it also comes in 12 fun colors! Which one is your favorite?

Peach Industries Kickstarter for a Peach Pillow Bed

The great news is that Georgia & Mike (the makers behind Peach Pet Provisions) have already reached their funding goal through the Kickstarter Campaign to get these beds into production!

You can still get in on the fun, help support a small business, and grab yourself some Peach Pillow Beds at a fantastic cost by funding their Kickstarter! The campaign ends June 30, 2015 at 7:00pm PDT – so don’t delay!

What to Do When Your Pet Has Seasonal Allergies

Posted on May 21, 2015 by Ammo

Disclaimer: This post is brought to you by Chewy. All opinions are my own, and I only share products I think you will love!

What To Do When Your Dog Has Seasonal Allergies // Ammo the Dachshund

It’s Springtime. The flowers are blooming, the bees are buzzing, and the pollen is flying. And just like you, I have seasonal allergies too!

A video posted by Kyley, Ammo + Painting Ponies (@kyleydiluigi) on May 19, 2015 at 6:11pm PDT

My sneezing has been keeping everyone up at night, and that’s no fun for anyone.

What To Do When Your Dog Has Seasonal Allergies // Ammo the Dachshund

Thankfully my vet recommended I take a dose of Zyrtec (I’ve been using the generic version of it) each night before I go to bed.

What To Do When Your Dog Has Seasonal Allergies // Ammo the Dachshund

And thankfully my mom knew I needed something extra special to “help the medicine go down”. These Wellness Core SuperFood Protein Bars from Chewy.com are the perfect addition to my allergy med dose.

What To Do When Your Dog Has Seasonal Allergies // Ammo the Dachshund

These nutrient-dense protein nuggets are packed with quality animal protein, without fillers or grains, and with wholesome superfoods. Their chewy size is easy to break apart into smaller doses to take my medication each night.

What To Do When Your Dog Has Seasonal Allergies // Ammo the Dachshund

Mom cuts one of my Zyrtec pills in half – I weigh 20lbs and she’s been giving me a 5mg dose once a night – although my vet said I could take 10mg.

What To Do When Your Dog Has Seasonal Allergies // Ammo the Dachshund

She then hides my pill inside my Wellness Protein Bars. I’m none the wiser (although don’t tell mom I’d probably eat anything she handed me) and mom feels better knowing I’m not only eating a 100% natural (made in the USA) treat that I go crazy for, but that I won’t be up all night sneezing either.

So if you’re in need of a good wholesome treat, that can also double as a pill disguiser I recommend checking out the Wellness Core Grain-Free Protein Bars from Chewy.com!

Does your pet have seasonal allergies? What do you do to combat the sniffles?

Disclaimer: it’s always best to check with your vet first before administering a medication. What worked for me may not work for all animals.

April 2015 Monthly Recap

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Ammo

Before we get to the recap of all the exciting adventures I’ve been on in April, I wanted to give a shoutout to my special sponsors & affiliates! Thanks to them I’m able to bring you exciting posts, so make sure you give them some love and check out what great products they carry!

Barkbox is a monthly subscription service for your dog. Starting as low as $19 a month (shipping included) you can get a box of the finest treats and toys sent right to your front door every month! Choose from packages for small, medium, and large dogs and as a bonus 10% of their sales go to supporting rescue groups! You can check out just what goodies your dog could be getting every month by reading my reviews!

Use code AMMO5 for 10% off your Barkbox Subscription.

Ruffwear carries performance dog gear designed to enhance and inspire outdoor adventures for dogs and their human companions. Totally my kind of company that carries anything from dog hiking packs, harnesses, camping essentials and more! You can check out my review of their dog boots (that even work for dachshund’s too) as well as the Ruffwear Swamp Cooler to keep your pup cool in the summer and one of my favorites, the Ruffwear Front Range Harness!

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Wolfgang was created to celebrate the unique relationship between a dog and his people. They offer American-made leashes and collars for your pup using only the finest American leathers and textiles, plus a distinctive collection of wallets, belts, t-shirts and hoodies for you too. I personally love their collection of natural leather collars and leashes. You can check out all the fun goodies from Wolfgang by visiting their shop.

EzyDog makes a line of products encompassing the rugged outdoor lifestyle dogs love along with the comfort and style pet owners prefer. All EzyDog Products are designed to help both owners and pets get more out of the great outdoors. I’m currently digging their collection of life vests and rash guards – because summer is almost here! Shop EzyDog and get FREE SHIPPING on all orders over $75!

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And now onto my April Adventures…

Throwback Thursday: The Dogs Before Me // Jack // Ammo the Dachshund

I kicked off April by sharing some special photographs of my mom’s of the dogs that came before me.

Adventures at Ludwigs // Ammo the Dachshund

I announced my upcoming appearance at the Ryerss Family Fun Day this Summer with my pal Minnow the Painting Pony.

k9 Couture Collars Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I strutted around some sweet collars from K9 Couture Collars.

Easter Bunny with Dachshund // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared my Easter escapades which included hunting for Easter eggs!

Oh the Places You Sleep // Ammo the Dachshund - Dog - Nap

I shared a collection of all the places I love to sleep.

Wag & Ramble Pet Soap Review & Giveaway

I got in the bathtub with Wag and Ramble.

Dachshund Life Struggle // The Struggle is Real // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared another collection of my dachshund life struggles.

Adventures with Max and Duke from Sleepypod // Super Heroes // Ammo the Dachshund

Trooper and I hosted some special guests on the farm.

Wares for Bears Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Trooper and I shared our newest accessories from Wares for Bears.

DIY Fake Scent Hole for Hunting Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

I got duped by a FAKE rabbit hole!

De-shedding Dogs with Trooper & Ammo the Dachshund

Trooper and I got ready for Spring by shedding our winter coats.

Thermos Heated Pet Bed Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared the new secret my mom has for a good nights sleep with the ThermoSiv Heated Pet Bed.

doxie on bed

I had the best time ever with a simple bed sheet.

Ammo the Dachshund // Dachshund Loves New West Elm Carpet

I got a new carpet. I bet you can’t guess what I did on it.

April just flew by! It’s already starting to get really warm here in Pennsylvania and I’m so excited for May because I have a big trip planned for the end of the month to BlogPaws!

Shedding out Winter Fur with Trooper & Ammo

Posted on April 23, 2015 by Ammo

Disclaimer: this post is brought to you by Chewy. All opinions are my own, and I only share products I think you will love!

De-shedding Dogs with Trooper & Ammo the Dachshund

This month my friends at Chewy.com sent me the Furminator Dual Brush to take for a spin. As you know it’s Spring, which in the dog world can also be known as shedding season! While I’m not the kind of dog that needs a ton of de-shedding because of my short coat, I still need brushing occasionally. My buddy Trooper on the other hand, he sheds enough to clothe a whole other dog!

De-shedding Dogs with Trooper & Ammo the Dachshund

With the Furminator Dual Brush we get the best of both worlds. A pin brush on one side for longer coated dogs like Trooper, and a nylon bristle brush on the other side for shorter coated dogs like me.

Brushing 2 dogs with 2 very different coat types was never easier!

De-shedding Dogs with Trooper & Ammo the Dachshund

You can fetch the Furminator Dual Brush from Chewy.com where it’s on sale right now for under $10!

March 2015 Monthly Recap

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Ammo

Before we get to the recap of all the exciting adventures I’ve been on in March, I wanted to give a shoutout to my special sponsors! Thanks to them I’m able to bring you exciting posts, so make sure you give them some love and check out what great products they carry!

The Savvy Dachshunds Boutique makes cute handmade clothing with the unique dachshund size and shape in mind. With lots of styles to choose from you’re sure to find something special for your best friend. From winter coats, to lounge coats, and even rain coats – there is something for everyone! Check out my recent review with them.

You can use code 87879 to receive FREE SHIPPING on your next Savvy Dachshunds order!

Use code AMMO5 for 10% off your Barkbox Subscription.

Free Shipping on all orders over $75 at Ruffwear!

If you would like to find out more about advertising with me, click HERE. And thanks again to all of my wonderful sponsors, I couldn’t do it without you!

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And now onto my March Adventures…

Ruffwear Haul Bag Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I kicked off March with a review of the new Ruffwear Haul Bag.

Winter on the Farm // Ammo the Dachshund

Trooper and I shared some photos of what life is like in the winter on the farm.

rejeneril pet supplement // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared Rejeneril, the proclaimed “fountain of youth” for pets!

Dachshund Life Struggle // The Struggle is Real // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared more of my Dachshund Life Struggle series….because the struggle never ends!

Nashville, Tenessee - Road Trip // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared some details about my next big adventure!

U+ Naturals Paw Butter Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared how I am keeping my paws moisturized this winter.

Party Balloon // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared a fun video of me and a party balloon.

Train Your Dog to Get in the Car // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared my tips on how my mom trained me to load myself in the car everyday.

Tips on Crate Training Your Adult Dog #CrateHappyPets // Ammo the Dachshund For Petsmart

I shared some great tips on how you can crate train your adult dog.

Savvy Dachshunds Clothing Boutique Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I tested out some cute coats from the Savvy Dachshunds Boutique.

Ammo the Dachshund // Bubble Wrap King

I shared a video of me enjoying some bubble wrap.

Photographer's Muse // Ammo the Dachshund

I made sure I’m always the center of attention on photoshoots.

Snug-A-Bull Snood Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I reviewed this adorable snood from Snug-A-Bull (which you can still enter to win one for your own dog this week!).

March has been so much fun, I can hardly wait for the weather to warm up even more so I can have lots more fun. Here’s to playing in the rain, getting muddy, digging holes (and landing in the bath) this Spring! Yippee!

What are you looking forward to this Spring?