Ice Queens

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Ammo

Ice Queens // Icelandic Horses on the Farm

It’s come to my attention that I never really properly introduced some of my new friends on the farm. (those two frosty gals behind me).

Ice Queens // Icelandic Horses on the Farm

Now if my friends Etna & Aldis look a bit chilly, not to worry….they actually LOVE the cold because they hail from Iceland!

That’s right, these Icelandic Horses are a unique breed of smallish horses that came to Iceland with the first settlers from Norway 1100 years ago. Archeological digs in Europe have revealed that they are descendent from an ancient breed of horses that is now extinct outside of Iceland, where it has been preserved in isolation.

Ice Queens // Icelandic Horses on the Farm

To be honest, in the beginning I wasn’t really sure they were horses at all with all that wild hair.

Ice Queens // Icelandic Horses on the Farm

But eventually that sassy pony stink eye emerged, and I knew, yup….horses for sure!

Ice Queens // Icelandic Horses on the Farm

One thing is for sure though, it must be pretty nice to not be bothered by the cold! I admit, I’m pretty jealous of their ability to thrive in the cold. At least summer is on it’s way!

A Monthly Delivery of Bully Bundles + A Giveaway

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Ammo

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

A Monthly Delivery of Bully Bundles + A Giveaway

Recently my new friends over at Bully Bundles sent me a package of their 6″ Bully Sticks to try. Now if you’ve never heard of Bully Sticks, then you are missing out my friend!

A Monthly Delivery of Bully Bundles + A Giveaway

Now I admit, when I was a young pup I used to snack on rawhides (before my mom knew any better), but Bully Sticks are a type of chew that are MUCH better than rawhides. Not only are they safer because they are 100% digestible (much lower risk of choking compared rawhides), but they are also healthier because they are made of 100% beef. Rawhides typically contain harmful chemicals and are treated with a long list of ingredients.

So I can attest, when you’re looking for a chew for your dog, Bully Sticks are definitely the way to go. Not only will your dog love them, but your humans will feel good knowing they are safe and healthy.

A Monthly Delivery of Bully Bundles + A Giveaway

Now the cool thing about Bully Bundles is that you can sign up to have your dog’s Bully Sticks delivered monthly. When you’re a busy shop dog it’s nice to know there will always be a snack around for your work breaks (even if your mom forgets to pick some up at the store!).

In fact, I have a fun little game I like to play to earn my bully sticks while at work…

I’ve gotten so good at finding those hidden Bully Sticks that mom has had to get pretty creative in hiding them now!

A Monthly Delivery of Bully Bundles + A Giveaway

The Bully Bundles come in 6″ or 12″ sticks that are between 5/8″ – 7/8″ thick (which are thicker than most I’ve seen on the market).

They’re also made with no preservatives or chemicals and are produced in a USDA approved facility. Hailing from free-range, grass-fed Brazilian cattle, and No growth hormones or antibiotics are used on the cattle.

A Monthly Delivery of Bully Bundles + A Giveaway

So if you’re ready to set your dog up with a monthly subscription of bully sticks from Bully Bundles, you can choose between 6, 10, 15, 30, or 60 6″ sticks a month or 5, 10, 15, or 30 12″ sticks a month.

And don’t worry, you can even skip a month or cancel at anytime! The best part is you can save 10% OFF your Bully Bundles order with code AMMO.

As a bonus…

A Monthly Delivery of Bully Bundles + A Giveaway

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Following Instinct

Posted on April 22, 2016 by Ammo

Following Instinct - Ammo the Dachshund finds a Groundhog Hole

Some dogs are born with it, some dogs aren’t. And I can’t help that I was ~~cursed~~ blessed with this amazing nose that can lead me to a groundhog hole deep in the woods, through thickets and brush, where no one else knows it exists.

Following Instinct - Ammo the Dachshund finds a Groundhog Hole

My poor pal Trooper doesn’t have this gift, sometimes I’m surprised he even knows which way is up. (love ya Troop!)

A video posted by Ammo The Dachshund (@ammothedachshund) on Apr 20, 2016 at 10:34am PDT

Without me the world would be full of unknown groundhog holes, unattended, and unwatched.

Following Instinct - Ammo the Dachshund finds a Groundhog Hole

And for some reason, I don’t think my special skills are very appreciated around here!

Following Instinct - Ammo the Dachshund finds a Groundhog Hole

Sigh. It’s an uphill battle for me every single day. The struggle is real my friends. #DachshundLifeStruggle

Does your dog like to follow their instinct?

Basketball and Snowballs

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Ammo

Basketball and Snowballs - Ammo the Dachshund hangs with Cruisr the Band

Over the weekend I visited the park to shoot some hoops. Before I get to who exactly I was playing basketball with you have to first play this happy music while you read the rest of this post:

Basketball and Snowballs - Ammo the Dachshund hangs with Cruisr the Band

Why you ask must you play that music? Because not only did I shoot hoops with Dad, but also the lead singer to the band CRUISR….who also happens to be Dad’s old college roommate.

Basketball and Snowballs - Ammo the Dachshund hangs with Cruisr the Band

I tried to play it cool and not look like too much of a groupie, but in reality I just wanted to scream and say “Andy States touched my fur!!!” like all the fan girls that meet CRUISR on tour.

Basketball and Snowballs - Ammo the Dachshund hangs with Cruisr the Band

Hopefully I came off a bit cooler than that tough!

Basketball and Snowballs - Ammo the Dachshund hangs with Cruisr the Band

Not only did I get to shoot some hoops with Mr. States, but I also got to eat SnoBalls with him!!

Basketball and Snowballs - Ammo the Dachshund hangs with Cruisr the Band

Pelican’s SnoBalls is this brand-new frozen treat spot that opened up in my hometown, and I was excited to get to try them out.

Basketball and Snowballs - Ammo the Dachshund hangs with Cruisr the Band

Not only do they have treats for the humans, but they have dog friendly Pup Cups too.

Basketball and Snowballs - Ammo the Dachshund hangs with Cruisr the Band

The hardest part was waiting patiently for my frozen bowl of goodness to be ready.

Basketball and Snowballs - Ammo the Dachshund hangs with Cruisr the Band

It was worth the wait though!

Basketball and Snowballs - Ammo the Dachshund hangs with Cruisr the Band

Mom made sure to only let me eat small bites of the ice, in case of brain freeze….can dogs even get a brain freeze? Better safe than sorry I guess!

Overall it was a fantastic way to spend one of the warmest days so far this Spring. Do you take your dog for frozen treats in the summer?

Don’t forget to check out the super catchy summertime music from my friends at CRUISR!

Practicing in Public

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Ammo

Practicing in Public - Ammo the Dachshund visits Lowes

It’s that time of year when it seems I find myself visiting the hardware store almost every weekend. Mom and Dad are always coming up with projects that need to be done around the house in the Spring. Mom says it’s the perfect place for me to tag along and practice all my “behaving in public” skills, as I inevitably get a little rusty over the winter.

Practicing in Public - Ammo the Dachshund visits Lowes

I beg to differ on the “rusty” part, I mean just look how good my sit/stay is!

Practicing in Public - Ammo the Dachshund visits Lowes

I’ve also got the healing next to the shopping cart down too!

Practicing in Public - Ammo the Dachshund visits Lowes

And my self control (even when I smell critters in the garden center) is pretty good too (well most of the time!).

A video posted by Ammo The Dachshund (@ammothedachshund) on Apr 16, 2016 at 11:03am PDT

But the very hardest part for me……trying to keep up with Dad in the hardware store! #ShortLegProblems

Does your dog go on public outings with you?

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 13

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Ammo

Another day, another nap! It’s time for my favorite picture round-up of all the places I’ve been sleeping this past month…

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 13 with Ammo the Dachshund

Which place would you love to curl up in?

Check out where else I’ve been sleeping in my “Oh the Places You Sleep” series!

A Safe Adjustable Leash Option for Dogs + A Giveaway

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Ammo

Disclaimer: this post and giveaway is brought to you by Ruffwear and does contain affiliate links. All opinions are my own, and I only share products I think you and your dog will love!

A Safe Adjustable Length Dog Leash from Ruffwear + A Giveaway

It’s that time of year when one of my favorite pet companies, Ruffwear, comes out with their new Spring gear!

I was super excited this time around to be able to test out their new Slackline Leash.

A Safe Adjustable Length Dog Leash from Ruffwear + A Giveaway

At first glance it may look just like an ordinary dog leash, but I can tell you it is not.

A Safe Adjustable Length Dog Leash from Ruffwear + A Giveaway

The Ruffwear Slackline Leash is an adjustable-length leash from 6 feet to 3.5 feet. Its adjustable length can be fully extended for relaxed walks, or shortened for more control as needed.

A Safe Adjustable Length Dog Leash from Ruffwear + A Giveaway

Essentially this leash replaces those highly dangerous retractable leashes – which I don’t really recommend.

A Safe Adjustable Length Dog Leash from Ruffwear + A Giveaway

Mom and Dad love the padded handle which also includes a convenient accessory loop for pick up bags or small clip-on items.

A Safe Adjustable Length Dog Leash from Ruffwear + A Giveaway

The Slackline leash can also be handheld or waist-worn with the handy buckle, which also makes it easy if you ever need to tie your dog while out on a walk.

It’s also got reflective trim for safety, and comes in 4 fun colors: Twilight Grey (pictured), Meadow Green, Purple Dusk and Kokanee Red.

A Safe Adjustable Length Dog Leash from Ruffwear + A Giveaway

And incase you are wondering, there is still plenty of length to this leash when extended to allow me to explore all the fascinating places I find on my walks! And can still quickly shorten when I need to stay closer to mom and dad.

A video posted by Ammo The Dachshund (@ammothedachshund) on Apr 9, 2016 at 10:40am PDT

The Slackline Leash has been great for my walks to work in the morning, where sometimes I need to stay closer to mom incase of oncoming traffic. But don’t worry, I also always practice looking both ways before I cross the street (as seen in the video above).

You can fetch the new Ruffwear Slackline Leash for your dog for $39.95 (with FREE SHIPPING for orders over $75)!

And now for the best part….

A Safe Adjustable Length Dog Leash from Ruffwear + A Giveaway

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The Night’s Watch

Posted on April 8, 2016 by Ammo

The Night's Watch // Ammo the Dachshund

Being a farm dog means your guard dog duties never end.

The Night's Watch // Ammo the Dachshund

Even as darkness begins to fall Trooper always takes his watch dog post with pride.

The Night's Watch // Ammo the Dachshund

Although the job is always a little more bearable with friends, so I’m always ready to join him for the Night’s Watch.

The Night's Watch // Ammo the Dachshund

“Night gathers, and now my watch begins. It shall not end until my death. I shall take no wife, hold no lands, father no children. I shall wear no crowns and win no glory. I shall live and die at my post. I am the sword in the darkness. I am the watcher on the walls. I am the shield that guards the realms of men. I pledge my life and honor to the Night’s Watch, for this night and all the nights to come.“

The Night's Watch // Ammo the Dachshund

Well, it’s a good thing Trooper and I are already neutered!

P.S. Thanks to our pals at Glowdoggie for keeping us Night Watchdogs safe in the dark. Mention code AMMO at checkout for a $5 refund on your next order (US only)

What it Looks like to be a Spoiled Dog

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Ammo

Spoiled Dog // Ammo the Dachshund

Some people out there might think I’m a spoiled dog. While I’m not sure I totally agree, I can admit that I do enjoy some luxuries (which I knowingly imply sad puppy dog eyes to get mom and dad to oblige to)….

Spoiled or not, I’m never going to stop asking for back rubs from mom and dad! 😉

Does your dog know how to get what they want?

Pet Shower and Massager in One + A Giveaway

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Ammo

Disclaimer: this post and giveaway is brought to you by MIU Pet. All opinions are my own, and I only share products I think you and your pets will love.

MIU Pet Shower and Messager in one + A Giveaway

So it’s totally that time of year when Trooper and I enjoy rolling in mud and generally getting pretty dirty on the farm (and one of us really loves to go down dirty groundhog holes). So it comes at no surprise that we find ourselves in the bath A LOT.

Thanks to my new friends at MIU Pet Trooper and I now have a new tool to make bath time a bit quicker (so we can get back to all that running around on the farm!)