Ammo the Dachshund

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When Your Dog Helps With Gardening

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Ammo

I have a secret to tell you about my parents. Something that not everyone knows……they have GREEN THUMBS!

Gardening with Ammo the Dachshund

And apparently not the good kind of green thumbs…because they’re experts at growing weeds! Yes, it’s true. My landscaping at home was looking a little sad. But don’t worry, this year I whipped my parents into shape and helped them add a little curb appeal to our home.

Gardening with Ammo the Dachshund

It was no easy task though, and took a lot of effort on my part – including trips to Lowes.

Gardening with Ammo the Dachshund

Many, many trips to Lowes!

Gardening with Ammo the Dachshund

Gardening with Ammo the Dachshund

And trips to Terrain for inspiration.

Gardening with Ammo the Dachshund

Gardening with Ammo the Dachshund

Trips to the garden center for plants.

Gardening with Ammo the Dachshund

And then the hard work really began. In case you’re wondering, yes I did actually work…

But after all that hard work, my yard was looking a bit more presentable.

Gardening with Ammo the Dachshund

So presentable in fact that I’m sure all the neighbor dogs are just lined up waiting to “mark it”.

Gardening with Ammo the Dachshund

I’ve got my eye on you neighbor dogs! I’ve got my E..Y..E.. on you.

Does your dog help with the gardening too?

Dachshund Life Struggle – The Saga

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Ammo

You may have caught my struggles over the last few months on the saga that is the Dachshund Life Struggle. And if you follow along with me on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, then likely you may have already seen many of the Dachshund Life Struggles.

Who would have thought that this adventure of being a dachshund would be so struggle riddled! So here’s what I’ve been struggling with this past month…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In case you missed any struggles, be sure to check them all out on my blog. You can keep following along with me on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook to see more #dachshundlifestruggle and if you’ve got a struggle to add be sure to let me know!

P.S. Don’t forget to share my struggles with all your friends…..we have to spread the word about how hard it is to be a dachshund these days!

Martha Stewart Pets Natural Dog Treats Review & Giveaway

Posted on May 12, 2015 by Ammo

Disclosure: This post and giveaway is brought to you by Martha Stewart Pets. All opinions are my own, but I only share products I think you will love.

Martha Stewart Pets Natural Treats Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Martha Stewart Pets recently came out with a line of Natural Dog Treats available exclusively in Petsmart Stores and online. I was thrilled when I got to test out a few of these goodies from the Treat Shop, because this dog never says no to cookies!

Martha Stewart Pets Natural Treats Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Martha Stewart’s line of treats was inspired by the delicious bakery goodies that humans can’t get enough of. It was discovered during testing that dogs love flavors like Peanut Butter Cookie and Pumpkin Pie just as much as people do! And I can totally confirm that!

Martha Stewart Pets Natural Treats Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

The Martha Stewart Pets Natural Dog Biscuits are American-made and contain a simple list of natural ingredients.

Martha Stewart Pets Natural Treats Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

The Peanut Butter Cookies were totally calling my name (It’s true, that peanut butter smell makes me go weak in my knees), but they also come in 5 delicious flavors; Cranberry Muffin, Pumpkin Pie, Oatmeal, Banana Bread, and Peanut Butter.

Martha Stewart Pets Natural Treats Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

A small crunchy cookie size, they’re easily broken into smaller pieces for training purposes.

Martha Stewart Pets Natural Treats Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Martha Stewart Pets Natural Treats Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Oven-baked goodness that I’d be happy to sample over and over again.

Martha Stewart Pets Natural Treats Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

You can fetch your dog some Martha Stewart Pets Treat Shop Cookies exclusively from Petsmart.

And now for the best part….

Martha Stewart Pets Natural Treats Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

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Friday Fetch: Dog Bowties & Purses

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Ammo

I’ve been a big fan of Silly Buddy Bowties for a long time now. In fact the first bowtie I ever owned came from Silly Buddy. So when I recently saw that they partnered with Jenny N. Design to make a line of matching purses I knew my mom would be lusting after one for Dog Mom’s Day.

Friday Fetch: Dog Bowties & Purses // Jenny N. + Silly Buddy // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Dog Bowties & Purses // Jenny N. + Silly Buddy // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Dog Bowties & Purses // Jenny N. + Silly Buddy // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Dog Bowties & Purses // Jenny N. + Silly Buddy // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Dog Bowties & Purses // Jenny N. + Silly Buddy // Ammo the Dachshund

I love that these bags also double as a fanny pack – perfect for walking your dog!

Read the full story about their collaboration and check out the entire line at Jenny N. Plus the great part is that with any purchase 5% will be donated to the Western Pa Humane Society.

Disclosure: This is not a sponsored post, nor do I own any of these Jenny N. Designs. Just simply wanted to share my latest find!

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 2

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Ammo

Last month I posted a collection of some of my favorite places to sleep. You guys seemed to love it so much that I couldn’t leave it at that. So incase you thought I already had a huge compilation of napping positions and spots…..you haven’t seen anything yet! Boring is not in my vocabulary, so without further ado, here’s my napping spots this past month…

Oh The Places You Sleep // Cute Dog Sleeping // Ammo the Dachshund

Oh The Places You Sleep // Cute Dog Sleeping // Ammo the Dachshund

Oh The Places You Sleep // Cute Dog Sleeping // Ammo the Dachshund

Oh The Places You Sleep // Cute Dog Sleeping // Ammo the Dachshund

Oh The Places You Sleep // Cute Dog Sleeping // Ammo the Dachshund

Oh The Places You Sleep // Cute Dog Sleeping // Ammo the Dachshund

Oh The Places You Sleep // Cute Dog Sleeping // Ammo the Dachshund

Oh The Places You Sleep // Cute Dog Sleeping // Ammo the Dachshund

Oh The Places You Sleep // Cute Dog Sleeping // Ammo the Dachshund

Oh The Places You Sleep // Cute Dog Sleeping // Ammo the Dachshund

Oh The Places You Sleep // Cute Dog Sleeping // Ammo the Dachshund

Oh The Places You Sleep // Cute Dog Sleeping // Ammo the Dachshund

Oh The Places You Sleep // Cute Dog Sleeping // Ammo the Dachshund

Oh The Places You Sleep // Cute Dog Sleeping // Ammo the Dachshund

And if you’re wondering where my all-time favorite spot to nap is just check out this post from last year about where I love to lay my head.

Where is your dog’s favorite spot to nap?

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!

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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!

Dog Walking Light Belt Review & Giveaway

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Ammo

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

GoMotion LiteBelt 100 Review & Giveaway // Dog Walking Light // Ammo the Dachshund

My new friends over at GoMotion recently sent me their LiteBelt 100 to take for a spin. The LiteBelt 100 is a wearable light that can make walking your dog at night bright again!

GoMotion LiteBelt 100 Review & Giveaway // Dog Walking Light // Ammo the Dachshund

Sadly it was a bit too large for me. But not to worry, mom informed me that it would actually work a lot better if she wore it on our evening walks.

GoMotion LiteBelt 100 Review & Giveaway // Dog Walking Light // Ammo the Dachshund

The 100 Lumen Cree LED light on the front offers 3 adjustable light levels for spot to flood beam control. You can even rotate it to angle it up or down.

GoMotion LiteBelt 100 Review & Giveaway // Dog Walking Light // Ammo the Dachshund

One of the nifty features of the LiteBelt is that not only does it have a spotlight on the front, but it also has these handy rear lights that can make you more visible at night to cars.

GoMotion LiteBelt 100 Review & Giveaway // Dog Walking Light // Ammo the Dachshund

The great thing about using one of these LiteBelts instead of a headlamp or flashlight is that it comes with lots of extra storage for all your dog walking essentials (like poop bags, keys, phone, treats, etc) and gives you your hands free (for doing things like picking up dog poop…..how fun!).

GoMotion LiteBelt 100 Review & Giveaway // Dog Walking Light // Ammo the Dachshund

The belt itself comes in a breathable mesh with reflective trim and not only comes in the Hi-Vis Orange, but also a fun Coastal Blue color. And it’s even water resistant, so you can’t use that as an excuse not to walk your dog in the rain!

The LiteBelt runs on AA batteries (that are included) and even has a battery life indicator on the front to warn you if it’s running low. It runs up to 54 hours when used on the low beam setting.

GoMotion LiteBelt 100 Review & Giveaway // Dog Walking Light // Ammo the Dachshund

Overall I thought the LiteBelt from GoMotion would be a great accessory for anyone that walks their dog at night.

You can fetch the LiteBelt 100 (as well as other wearable lighting options) from GoMotion for $59.95 and as a bonus you can save 20% off with code GMEVENT20

And now for the best part…

GoMotion LiteBelt 100 Review & Giveaway // Dog Walking Light // Ammo the Dachshund

ONE WINNER WILL WIN A LITEBELT 100 FROM GOMOTION!

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To enter use the Rafflecopter widget below. 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. Open to USA residents only. Winners must claim their prizes within 48 hours of being notified or prize will be forfeited. Good luck!

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Friday Fetch: All-In-One Smart Dog Collar

Posted on May 1, 2015 by Ammo

I’m already a “GPS Dog”, with my trusty Trax collar that I love, but I couldn’t help but take notice of the new indiegogo campaign to fund Dogtelligent’s Connected Collar. The Connected Collar is a a proposed GPS Tracker, Activity Monitor, Safety Collar and Training Device all in one. Just check out the video below to see what it’s all about!

The most interesting thing to me was the ability for the Connected Collar to simulate a leash tug through vibrations – to perhaps keep your dog from running into traffic, or going too far from home. I can’t wait to see how these collars perform once they make it into production. There’s still 25 days to get involved with funding the Connected Collar into production, and eventually you’ll be able to fetch them from DogTelligent.

Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post, nor do I own this product. Simply wanted to share my latest find!

Watch What Happens When Dog Gets New Carpet

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Ammo

So recently my mom and dad decided to upgrade my living room carpet situation to something a little thicker, a little softer, and a lot more “scratch your back” friendly. After a little shopping trip to the West Elm Outlet in my area my parents came home with this fun rug…

Ammo the Dachshund // Dachshund Loves New West Elm Carpet

And if you’re wondering how I liked it, just watch for yourself….

Nothing beats a new (white) carpet to scratch your back on!

Dachshund vs. Bed Sheet

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Ammo

Did you know that dog toys are overrated? That’s right, what if I told you there was something everyone has in their house that your dog will LOVE to play with. Well I guess if they’re anything like me they’ll love it. Check me out as I have the BEST TIME EVER with an old bed sheet!

You may have caught my original bed sheet playing video on instagram, but incase you missed the shortened version you can check it out below:

A video posted by Kyley, Ammo + Painting Ponies (@kyleydiluigi) on Apr 3, 2015 at 1:40pm PDT

So what do you think? Ready to go pull an old sheet off your bed for your dog too?