Bringing the Beach Home

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Ammo

Bringing the Beach Home // New Arena Footing // Ammo the Dachshund

Last week some farm machinery showed up on the farm, and along with it came some sand!

Bringing the Beach Home // New Arena Footing // Ammo the Dachshund

Word on the street was that the ponies were getting sand footing for their arena.

Bringing the Beach Home // New Arena Footing // Ammo the Dachshund

In translation…..HOLY COW I WAS GETTING A BEACH!

Bringing the Beach Home // New Arena Footing // Ammo the Dachshund

Trooper and I were quite intrigued by our newly found farm beach (as we dubbed it).

Bringing the Beach Home // New Arena Footing // Ammo the Dachshund

You may already know just how much I absolutely love the beach, especially running across it bay watch style.

Bringing the Beach Home // New Arena Footing // Ammo the Dachshund

And the fact that I can now run on the beach and also hunt groundhogs at the SAME PLACE……seriously I think I’m in heaven.

Bringing the Beach Home // New Arena Footing // Ammo the Dachshund

Once the ~~arena~~ farm beach was officially finished Trooper and I got to be the first ones to test it out.

Bringing the Beach Home // New Arena Footing // Ammo the Dachshund

And seeing as how it’s a pretty big ~~arena~~ farm beach, we both agreed that we should share our new sand with the ponies too.

Bringing the Beach Home // New Arena Footing // Ammo the Dachshund

Blitz and Boomerang seem to be just as thrilled with the new farm addition. Boomer even took a celebratory bay watch run just like me….

So what fun things do you think I should do in my new farm beach?

Mattie & Margot Stripped Collar and Leash Review & Giveaway

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Ammo

Disclaimer : This is a sponsored post and giveaway brought to you by Mattie & Margot.

Mattie & Margot Stripped Collar and Leash Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

My pals over at Mattie & Margot recently sent me a collar and leash from their new STRIPPED collection.

Mattie & Margot Stripped Collar and Leash Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

This collection is great because it has a lower price point (starting at $20) and comes in two different widths to fit any size dog.

Mattie & Margot Stripped Collar and Leash Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

My gal pal Cricket the Cat was totally eyeing the Ice Blue color that my collar and leash set came in…..because it was oh-so-cool!

Mattie & Margot Stripped Collar and Leash Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I’m always on the lookout for leashes that come with these “claw” (not sure if that’s the real term for it) clasp like the STRIPPED Leash. I’m a strong believer that it’s a stronger and more durable option for a clasp than the standard snaps you see on a lot of leashes.

Mattie & Margot Stripped Collar and Leash Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

The STRIPPED collection is “stripped” of the traditional ribbon adornment that most of the Mattie & Margot collars you have seen me wearing come with, ideal for the minimalist at heart and great for a less expensive (but still very durable) collar. I’ve NEVER had a Mattie & Margot collar break on me in all the years I’ve been wearing them, not even when I’m rough-housing on the farm.

Mattie & Margot Stripped Collar and Leash Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

You may have already caught me wearing my new Stripped collar on my Facebook page, as I’ve already been adorning myself with it’s cool blueness at work, on the farm, and lounging around my house.

Mattie & Margot Stripped Collar and Leash Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

You can fetch your own STRIPPED Collar or Leash from Mattie & Margot in a variety of colors and sizes starting at $20.

And don’t forget to use coupon code AMMO for 10% off your next Mattie & Margot order!

And now for the best part….

Mattie & Margot Stripped Collar and Leash Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

ONE LUCKY WINNER will win a STRIPPED Collar and Leash from Mattie & Margot!

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 9/22/14 12AM EST. Open to WORLDWIDE readers! 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 Mattie & Margot, but all opinions are entirely my own.

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

End of Summer Adventures

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Ammo

Summer is quickly coming to an end (how sad), and although there is lots to look forward to in the fall I’m still going to miss all the summertime fun. So I’ve been packing in as much excitement as I can!

End of Summer Adventures // Ammo the Dachshund

I’ve been spending time with my favorite pony, Minnow, while he munches on the last bits of summer grass.

End of Summer Adventures // Ammo the Dachshund

That Minnow is always trying to hog the camera with his cheesy smiles!

End of Summer Adventures // Ammo the Dachshund

I’m also squeezing in trips to the hardware store – to help mom and dad finish up all our summer projects around the house.

I’m also taking as many trips to the lake with mom and dad that I can. Pretty soon it’ll be much to chilly on the water for me!

End of Summer Adventures // Ammo the Dachshund

Mostly I’m just enjoying the warmth…..all before I have to break out my cool weather wardrobe!

What are you going to miss about the summer once it’s gone?

Tiling a Farmhouse

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Ammo

Tiling a Farmhouse // Ammo the Dachshund

Over the weekend I decided to lend a helping paw and help my pal Trooper on the continuing work on his soon to be new farmhouse home.

Tiling a Farmhouse // Ammo the Dachshund

While progress on Trooper’s new home is moving along, this weekend’s goal was to continue tiling.

Tiling a Farmhouse // Ammo the Dachshund

Trooper and I knew just what to do to help too! We started a wrestling match to make sure that all the tile was nice and secure.

Tiling a Farmhouse // Ammo the Dachshund

And good news, it held up just fine to our playtime antics.

Tiling a Farmhouse // Ammo the Dachshund

There’s still lots more work to do, and mom says we better learn how to grout soon because it’s going to be a big big project!

Tiling a Farmhouse // Ammo the Dachshund

Don’t worry though, I’ve already started taking notes!

What sort of projects did your pup help you with this weekend?

Betsy Farms & Minities Review & Giveaway

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Ammo

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post, but all opinions are my own.

Betsy Farms and Minties Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Trooper and I are pretty hard working farm dogs, and when we’re busy with farm chores we can work up quite the appetite. So we were thrilled when we got the chance to test out some of Betsy Farms’ Chicken Jerky Chews and Minties’ Dental Chews.

Betsy Farms and Minties Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Betsy Farms‘ Chicken Jerky chews are made in the USA and do not include artificial preservatives, colors, or flavors while Minties Dental Chews are also made in the USA and free of wheat, gluten, soy, corn, artificial flavors and animal by-products.

Betsy Farms and Minties Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

So after running around on the farm all day Trooper and I couldn’t wait to test out our new chews.

Betsy Farms and Minties Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

The Betsy Farms Chicken Jerky smelled delicious and was the perfect size to break into smaller bite sized pieces, because even farm dogs have to watch their weight.

Betsy Farms and Minties Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I’m pretty sure the looks on mine and Trooper’s faces are enough to tell you how much we loved them!

Betsy Farms and Minties Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Now you may notice that Trooper and I have some nice pearly white smiles, and we’d definitely like to keep it that way!

Betsy Farms and Minties Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

My mom is always on the lookout for healthy treats to help keep my choppers looking this clean, because we all know that farm dogs don’t always have time to brush their teeth!

Betsy Farms and Minties Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

These Minties Chews seemed to fit the bill containing five natural ingredients that work in your dog’s mouth and stomach to promote fresh breath and reduce unpleasant odors:

Mint promotes minty fresh breath.
Parsley contains enzymes that help break down odor-causing particles in the stomach.
Dill helps inhibit bacterial growth and helps prevent early stages of gingivitis.
Fennel helps control bacteria and is a natural breath freshener.
Chlorophyll from alfalfa balances acid levels in the stomach and helps deodorize your dog’s body.

Betsy Farms and Minties Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

And guess what, even with all those fancy things to keep your teeth clean, they still taste yummy.

Betsy Farms and Minties Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Who knew keeping your teeth clean could be as easy as eating!

Betsy Farms and Minties Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

So thanks to our Betsy Farms and Minties Chews Trooper and I are now energized and ready to get back to our farm duties with pearly whites to boot!

As a bonus you can save $1 off your own package of Minties Chews when you like the VetIQ Facebook Page!

And now for the best part….

Betsy Farms and Minties Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

ONE LUCKY WINNER will win a package of Minties Chews!

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 9/16/14 12AM EST. Open to USA readers! Winners must claim their prizes within 48 hours of being notified or prize will be forfeited. Good luck!

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Disclosure: The opinions in this article are my own. I do not work for, or with, any brand mentioned in this article, nor do I have any official relationship with them. I have a relationship with GigaSavvy, for whom I create original editorial content.

P.S. Don’t forget, today is the last day to enter my giveaway for a $25 Voucher to Spreadshirt for a custom t-shirt!

Friday Fetch: Alcott Adventures Gear for Dogs

Posted on September 5, 2014 by Ammo

I stumbled across the super fun pet company, Alcott, the other day and instantly knew they were my kind shop! Carrying all kinds of awesome adventure gear from the first aid essentials, to pup tents, sleeping bags, backyard pools and more – I couldn’t help but want it all! Here’s a few of my favorite Alcott finds:

Friday Fetch: Alcott Adventure Gear for Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

You can fetch these items and more from Alcott.

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

Adventures at Ludwigs

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Ammo