If you still haven’t decided what to do today then you might want to meet me!
Minnow the Painting Pony I will be visiting the Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show in Pennsylvania TODAY from 12 – 5pm! We will be painting/performing tricks at 1:30pm and 3:30pm at our booth on the midway. We hope you’ll come visit us!
So don’t delay, hop in the car and head on over!
I don’t know about you, but personally I’m a dog that loves to be dirty ALL THE TIME! My parents can’t always appreciate my carefully applied aroma, and I don’t particularly LOVE spending every night in the bathtub. So when I stumbled across PuppyTails Spritz & Sniff Deodorizing Spray, it sounded like a happy medium.
Available in 2 fun scents (coconut and rosemary) from PetFancy these Spritzers will keep your pup’s coat feeling and smelling clean!
You can fetch the PuppyTails Spritz & Sniff Deodorizing Spray from PetFancy for $13. 
Disclosure: This is not a sponsored post, nor do I own any of these products. Just wanted to share my latest find!
This week on the farm the horses were due for their dental check-up. Trooper and I of course were on hand for moral support.
Because who in their right mind likes to go to the dentist? Especially when you have to wear this type of contraption on your face!
Trooper always tries to be Mr. Helper, offering to hold supplies – mostly towels. That dog has an unhealthy obsession with towels if you ask me! I didn’t have the heart to tell him that they aren’t necessary tools for a dental exam.
I on the other hand just like to wait and see if there are any loose pony teeth, because I hear the tooth fairy will shell out double for horse teeth!
One thing can always be certain after a visit from the horse dentist though…..
….Trooper and I will be sure to brush our teeth extra well to avoid having to visit the dentist ourselves! Those tools look scary!
Yesterday my buddy Trooper came to hang out with me at the shop. We have a lot of fun together, and he’s always been my very favorite cuddle buddy.
As fun as it is to have a pal at work, sometimes being a shop dog can get downright boring!
But don’t worry, I have the absolute best method for curing shop dog boredom….
Treat dispensing toys! Woohoo!
Now seriously, what’s more fun than a toy that pops out cookies when you play with it? Nothing, the answer is nothing!
What do you do to cure your dog’s boredom?
As you may have already seen on my Facebook page, last week I was nominated by one of my fans for the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. Never one to back down from a challenge, I accepted, putting my own little spin on it….
Yup, that’s right, I cheated and used warm water. But I did also donate to ALS, because that’s how I roll!
I decided to call out my pal Crusoe the Celebrity Dachshund to follow in my footsteps (in a dog friendly way) and he accepted my challenge!
Crusoe cheated too (using lukewarm water), but he was gracious enough to donate to ALS as well.
It seems my Dog Friendly ALS Ice Bucket Challenge encouraged lots of others to become involved too, generating a whole new batch of Dog Friendly #icebucketchallenge videos. My video even made it into this article posted by Time Magazine last week.
Even though I’m no stranger to “ice”, I’m very glad my challenge video ended in a warm bath instead of something like the photo above!
As much fun as it was to participate, it was even more fun to know that my donation (and video) helped to spark even more donations. After all, that’s the whole point anyway! So if you’d like to spread the word and get your dog involved too create a dog friendly ALS Ice Bucket Challenge and post a link in the comments section or on my Facebook page. You can even put your own spin on the challenge, here’s some ideas to get you started:
-Have your dog lick an ICE cold popsicle
-Get your dog to wear a raincoat and use warm water (bonus points if your dog needed a bath anyway)
-Get your dog to take a dip in a kiddy pool on a hot day
-Let your dog take a sip of cool water out of a hose
I can’t wait to see what you all come up with! And don’t forget, it makes an even bigger difference if you donate too, any little bit helps!
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post, but all opinions are my own.
See this happy little guy behind me? Well he arrived at my house last week from Canis Picta! Canis Picta (ˈkānis-piktə: Latin meaning “the painted dog”) is an Etsy Shop specializing in fine pop art prints, pillows, mugs, clothing and more! Not only that, but they are also dachshund fanatics, which means you can find some fun dachshund and dog designs in their shop too.
Well when my new 16×16 dachshund pillow cover arrived, at first I thought maybe he was staring at me a bit too much.
So we had a few “words” with each other about how staring isn’t friendly. Well you know what, that Canis Pictas Pillow Cover is pretty tough and he wasn’t going to let me win this fight – and he held up to my tough choppers.
So eventually we made up, and now we’re pals.
After all, he does make for a very comfy friend to lay on when I’m napping in my sunroom!
You can fetch this Watercolor Dachshund Puppy Pillow from Canis Picta starting at $35. You can also use the code FROMAMMO for a discount off your purchase at checkout!
And now for the best part….
ONE LUCKY WINNER will win a Watercolor Dachshund Pillow Cover from Canis Picta!
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 9/3/14 12AM EST. Open to WORLDWIDE readers! Winners must claim their prizes within 48 hours of being notified or prize will be forfeited. Good luck!
a Rafflecopter giveaway
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post by Canis Picta, but all opinions are my own!
P.S. Don’t forget, today is the last day to enter my giveaway for some Best Bully Sticks!
Minnow the Painting Pony I are excited to announce that we will be visiting the Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show in Pennsylvania on Sunday August 31 from 12 – 5pm! We will be painting/performing tricks at 1:30pm and 3:30pm at our booth on the midway. We hope you’ll come visit us!
Friendly dogs are always welcome at Ludwig’s too!
I promise to do lots of silly things to make you smile if you come visit me and Minnow on Labor Day Weekend in Ludwig’s Corner, Pennyslvania!
Last week I went on a fun “end of the summer” adventure with mom and dad to watch an outdoor movie in my local park.
And as if the sadness of Summer ending weren’t enough already, it was even chilly enough that I had to wear my sweatshirt!
But despite the cooler weather, I was still pretty excited to roll out my Park It Mat and watch the classic movie, The Sandlot.
There were lots of kids in attendance for the movie, but not too many of the furry four legged kind. That’s ok though, more popcorn for me!
Only mom didn’t bring me any popcorn (the horror!), instead I had my strawberry toy stuffed with peanut butter to snack on. Can’t say I can complain!
Watching The Sandlot under the stars was a fantastic way to wrap up my Summer. But don’t worry, I still have a few more summery things to squeeze in before it ends!
Disclaimer : This is a sponsored post and giveaway brought to you by Best Bully Sticks.
Sometimes being a shop dog can be really hard. Like when all you want to do is play in a giant pile of bubble wrap but mom says there is real work to be done!
But when there is real work to be done at the shop, mom has a secret weapon (especially for days when all I want to do is play in bubble wrap)……Gullet Sticks from Best Bully Sticks!
Gullet Sticks are made from 100% beef esophagus, and a little softer than bully sticks making them ideal for smaller dogs.
These 6 Inch Braided Gullet Sticks from Best Bully Sticks are long-lasting dog chews that are an excellent source of glucosamine which aids in joint health.
So when mom needs to get some work done at the shop she slips me one of these Braided Gullet Sticks from Best Bully Sticks to keep me occupied (and out of the bubble wrap).
Don’t worry, even though I’m supposed to be the meet and greet committee at the shop door, my gullet stick chewing faces have become quite entertaining to the customers!
And as a bonus I’m cleaning my pearly whites too! Yipee!
Best Bully Sticks is great because not only do they carry a whole array of dog chews you can feel good about feeding, but they have the best prices on the web. And when you go through dog chews like I do, that’s important!
And now for the best part….
ONE LUCKY WINNER will win a 25 Pack of 6″ Braided Gullet Sticks from Best Bully Sticks! ($35 value)
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 8/26/14 12AM EST. Open to USA residents.WORLDWIDE readers may also enter and if you win you can choose a shelter or rescue in the USA to donate the prize to! Winners must claim their prizes within 48 hours of being notified or prize will be forfeited. Good luck!
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post by Best Bully Sticks, but all opinions are my own!
P.S. Don’t forget, today is the last day to enter my giveaway for a birth or adoption certificate of your dog from My Happy Park!
If you ever wondered what your pet might be doing all day long then you might want to check out the Eyenimal from Dogtek. Designed to be worn by your pet, this tiny camera gives a birdseye view of what they see and do all day long. I thought it might be fun to test out on a dog agility course!
You can fetch the Eyenimal from Dogtek for $99.
Disclosure: this is not a sponsored post nor do I own this product, I just simply wanted to share my latest find!