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Rainy Days at the Lake

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On those hot summer days one of my very favorite things to do is to visit the Marshcreek State Park – home to my favorite lake. But what about on those rainy summer days? Well, I still like to visit the lake!

Rainy Days at the Lake // Marshcreek // Ammo the Dachshund

The day started hot and sunny enough, so I packed up my life vest (and my pal Shilah the Husky) and headed out to the lake.

Rainy Days at the Lake // Marshcreek // Ammo the Dachshund

I was surprised to find that the water was warm, as in bathtub warm! So I had no hesitation in jumping right in!

Rainy Days at the Lake // Marshcreek // Ammo the Dachshund

Rainy Days at the Lake // Marshcreek // Ammo the Dachshund

Shilah had a bit more hesitation with the water, would you believe she’s never been to a lake before! Not to worry though, I was able to coax her right in.

Rainy Days at the Lake // Marshcreek // Ammo the Dachshund

Just as I was starting to get warmed up a huge storm came through and dampened my chance to hop on a boat rental!

Rainy Days at the Lake // Marshcreek // Ammo the Dachshund

But after waiting out the heaviest of rain, I wasn’t going to let it spoil my fun, and it was back in the water for Shilah and me!

Rainy Days at the Lake // Marshcreek // Ammo the Dachshund

Rainy Days at the Lake // Marshcreek // Ammo the Dachshund

I even took to some good old fashioned dog paddling, because I of course had to show off my mad swimming skills to my pal Shilah!

What do you do on rainy summer days? Ammo the Dachshund

My Ponies Head to Chincoteague

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Every year my mom packs up the ponies and heads to Chincoteague Island in Virginia for the Annual Chincoteague Pony Swim and Auction the last week in July. Sadly I’m always left behind for this annual homecoming of sorts, mostly because mom says it’s too hot for me!

painting pony with ammo the dachshund

So while I stay home with dad and watch movies, eat junk food, and stay up way too late, mom and my ponies are performing all week long at the Chincoteague Pony Centre in the hot summer weather. Perhaps I got the better end of this deal?

Ammo the Dachshund Helps Prepare for Pony Penning // Chincoteague Pony Boomerang

Ammo the Dachshund Super Hero and his Super Hero Pony

I’m wishing my ponies the best of luck in their performances, and I just know they’ll make lots of people smile!

boomerang laughing

See you when you return ponies! You better bring me back a souvenir!

Also, check out this article that was in my local paper all about my favorite ponies! Read it HERE. Ammo the Dachshund

Voyagers K9 Product Review & Giveaway

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Disclaimer: This review and giveaway is brought to you by Voyagers K9.

Voyagers K9 Apparel is a company that I am already pretty familiar with – having owned two of their custom made coats for several years now. So when I got the chance to test out one of their raincoats, I did a little happy dance (in the rain of course).

Voyagers K9 Apparel for Dogs // Product Review // Ammo the Dachshund

The unique thing about these coats are that they can be custom made to fit your dog, and not just pure breeds – ANY BREED OF DOG. So I sent in my measurements and pretty soon there was a package waiting at my doorstep with this spiffy new red raincoat that fits me oh-so-perfectly. I mean just look how tailored it fits, which is no easy feat for an oddly shaped dachshund body.

Voyagers K9 Apparel for Dogs // Product Review // Ammo the Dachshund

Unlike their winter and cold weather coats, this raincoat is light weight with a mesh lining – meaning even though it’s summer I don’t have to worry about getting overheated in it.

Voyagers K9 Apparel for Dogs // Product Review // Ammo the Dachshund

I love the attached hood as it is the perfect for keeping my little ears dry, but I also have the option to unvelcro the front and fold it over too.

Voyagers K9 Apparel for Dogs // Product Review // Ammo the Dachshund

The coats from Voyagers K9 Apparel also come with holes to attach a leash to a collar and optional ones to attach to a harness as well.

Voyagers K9 Apparel for Dogs // Product Review // Ammo the Dachshund

And my final test of my spiffy new raincoat was to see how it faired in the rain – which as luck would have it a storm was rolling in on the farm!

Voyagers K9 Apparel for Dogs // Product Review // Ammo the Dachshund

I started off slow – testing my new coat inside under the drops of rain that were bouncing into the barn.

Voyagers K9 Apparel for Dogs // Product Review // Ammo the Dachshund

Each drop beaded up on my coat and kept me perfectly dry underneath, but the true test would be romping in the puddles outside! Check it out for yourself in my instagram videos below:

My new raincoat even kept me dry enough that I wanted to take a potty break outside in the rain – now that’s saying something!

The fact that I didn’t even need a bath afterwards is proof that this is one of the best raincoats out there! And if it’s anything like my winter jackets from Voyagers K9 (which have lasted me for over 3 years now), then you know it will hold up to the rigors of farm life!

So now onto the super awesome news for you!

Voyagers K9 Apparel for Dogs // Product Review // Ammo the Dachshund

ONE Lucky WINNER will WIN a $50 GIFT CERTIFICATE to VOYAGERS K9!
– so you too can get your own custom coat!

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. You’ll also get bonus entries for liking Voyagers K9 on Facebook. You are welcome to leave a comment on this post as well, but comments will not be counted as entries. 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 7/27/12 12AM EST. Open to US Residents & International Residents! Good luck!

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Disclosure: I received a raincoat from Voyagers K9 Apparel to review. All opinions are entirely my own. Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Pottery Barn for the Dogs

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I was browsing through Pottery Barn the other day and came across some fun products for dogs. Well I guess some are for dogs and others just remind our humans that dogs make for great decor! Check them out!

Friday Fetch: Pottery Barn for the Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Pottery Barn for the Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Pottery Barn for the Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Pottery Barn for the Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Pottery Barn for the Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Pottery Barn for the Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

You can check out more of these dog themed items from Pottery Barn HERE. Ammo the Dachshund

Swim Lessons

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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

Product Review: True Chews Premium Jerky from Chewy.com

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Disclaimer: This review is brought to you by Chewy.

Product Review: True Chews Premium Jerky from Chewy.com // Ammo the Dachshund

Recently I got the opportunity to test out some True Chews Premium Jerky Treats from my friends at Chewy.com.

Product Review: True Chews Premium Jerky from Chewy.com // Ammo the Dachshund

I was super excited to dive into that bag of jerky, but then I thought to myself… “self, you should let your best friend Trooper try out these Jerky treats”…. especially since mom says jerky gives me the toots, as in room clearing toots! Which honestly I don’t understand what the big deal is anyway, but I decided to hand over the product testing to my good pal just because I like him so much.

Product Review: True Chews Premium Jerky from Chewy.com // Ammo the Dachshund

So when I told Trooper that he got to be the one to test out the Premium Jerky Cuts, his eyes got real big and he started to drool!

Product Review: True Chews Premium Jerky from Chewy.com // Ammo the Dachshund

I mean just look how big and juicy those jerky slabs are!

Product Review: True Chews Premium Jerky from Chewy.com // Ammo the Dachshund

Trooper’s eyes glazed over as he dug into that soft meat, and I admit, I started to regret letting him try them instead of keeping them all to myself.

Product Review: True Chews Premium Jerky from Chewy.com // Ammo the Dachshund

So if you’re looking for some tasty jerky to share with your best friend (or just keep all to yourself), check out these yummy Premium Jerky Cuts from Chewy.com!

Key Benefits

  • Tender and chewy jerky texture
  • Easy to tear for treating convenience
  • Delicious aroma dogs love
  • 100% natural and made with real chicken
  • Convenient re-sealable bags for freshness
  • No artificial flavors or fillers
  • Made in the USA!Ammo the Dachshund

Disclosure: I received a bag of True Chews from Chewy.com to review. All opinions are entirely my own.

I went to the Rodeo

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You might remember that a couple of months ago I visited the Rodeo in Amish Country, well this time I was back to watch my mom and Boomerang compete in it!

At the Rodeo // Team Penning // Ammo the Dachshund

Boomer was competing in a sport called Team Penning, which basically means that three riders have 90 seconds to round up three cows that are the same number (a number is called out by the announcer at the start) and pen them into a small corral at the other end of the arena.

At the Rodeo // Team Penning // Ammo the Dachshund

My buddy Boomer is pretty new to moving cows around, and this was only the third time he’s tried team penning.

At the Rodeo // Team Penning // Ammo the Dachshund

Luckily he had me in the stands to cheer him on, and I think I was good luck because on his very first time out Boomer’s team penned their cows well under the time limit!

At the Rodeo // Team Penning // Ammo the Dachshund

Not to brag, but I pretty much taught him all he knows!

Find out more about my famous pony friends at PaintingPony.com Ammo the Dachshund

Easy Scoop A Poop Product Review & Giveaway

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Disclaimer: This review and giveaway is brought to you by Easy Scoop A Poop.

Today we’re going to talk about doggie doo doo! You know, those nice little presents of stuff that your dog leaves for you in your backyard (you’re welcome by the way). Well thanks to my friends over at Easy Scoop A Poop, we have a better way for you pet owners to deal with all those smelly little presents!

Easy Poop A Scoop Product Review and Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

With the Easy Scoop A Poop product you no longer have to FEEL your pet’s waste. Honestly, I wouldn’t really know what thats like on account of I never have to clean up after myself (it’s good to be a dog), but according to my mom, it’s not the greatest job in the world.

Easy Poop A Scoop Product Review and Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

This portable poop scooper comes with a roll of bags (with refills available) just inside the lid for easy access.

Easy Poop A Scoop Product Review and Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Now for the sake of demonstrating how this product works I was more than happy to offer up some of my own little piles, but mom kindly suggested we use something a little less gross – you know, just incase you are eating lunch or something. So you can thank me later, but I found this little apple in my backyard that I’m going to use to represent my little “piles”.

Easy Poop A Scoop Product Review and Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

So to use the Poop A Scoop you simply pull out a bag and insert your hand into the plastic handles – and then into a clean bag just as you normally would to pick up your dog’s business.

Easy Poop A Scoop Product Review and Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Easy Poop A Scoop Product Review and Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Then simply pick up the mess and invert the bag!

Easy Poop A Scoop Product Review and Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Easy Poop A Scoop Product Review and Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Now I will say that I did make mom test this out on some REAL “apples”, and it worked just as well! Just check out how easy it is to use in the video below:

The Easy Scoop A Poop:

  • Product shields your hand from pet waste warmth and texture felt through a bag.
  • Small enough to fit in your pocket or use the carbiner to clip to your pet’s leash.
  • It’s made with recycled plastic, minimizing landfills’s impact on the  environment.

You can fetch this product from Easy Poop A Scoop HERE.

And now for the best part!

Easy Poop A Scoop Product Review and Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

TWO Lucky WINNERS will WIN an EASY SCOOP A POOP AND 100 REFILL BAGS!

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. You’ll also get bonus entries for liking Poop A Scoop on Facebook and Twitter. You are welcome to leave a comment on this post as well, but comments will not be counted as entries. 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 7/19/12 12AM EST. Open to US Residents Only. Good luck!

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Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Easy Scoop A Poop, but all opinions are my own.

Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Dog Harnesses from Ginger’s Wonders

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I came across this interesting harness design from Ginger’s Wonders on Etsy and was intrigued. I like a good harness that gives me freedom of movement, and these harnesses seem to do just that. Plus they come in some fun colors and patterns, perfect for some summertime fun!

Friday Fetch: Dog Harness from Ginger's Wonders // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Dog Harness from Ginger's Wonders // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Dog Harness from Ginger's Wonders // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Dog Harness from Ginger's Wonders // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Dog Harness from Ginger's Wonders // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Dog Harness from Ginger's Wonders // Ammo the Dachshund

That houndstooth pattern certainly looks good on my fellow dachshund friend!

You can fetch these dashing harnesses from Ginger’s Wonders for around $30! Ammo the Dachshund

Afternoon Shopping

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Shop Dog // Work // Ammo the Dachshund

So you may have noticed that my post was a little later than normal today. I blame it on my mom. Because while I’m laying around the shop looking like this today, she’s too busy with work to help me on the computer! I guess I could help, but it’s so hard to when all I want to do is lay like this!

So to help with your inevitable afternoon boredom (which I’m sure you have by now), I’ve rounded up a few of my favorite things from my shop so you can go shopping! Because the must have cure for being bored – is online shopping!

Hot Dog Notepad & Doxie Pen Set // Flying Hero Etsy Shop via Ammo the Dachshund

Dachshund Notepads & Pens // Ammo the Dachshund // Flying Hero Etsy Shop

Flying Hero Etsy Shop via Ammo the Dachshund

Dream Big Dachshund Print by Ammo the Dachshund // Flying Hero

You can check out all these fun products and MORE in my ETSY SHOP! Happy Thursday, and you are welcome for curing that afternoon boredom! Ammo the Dachshund