Over here on the Ammo the Dachshund blog we’re wiener dog lovers (if you haven’t already guessed). So when I stumbled across the fun Dachshund Inspired Toy Baskets from Grets Pet Shop I just knew I had to share them with you!
You can fetch these fun handmade toy baskets from Grets Pet Shop for about $30. 
Disclaimer – this is NOT A SPONSORED POST nor do I own any of these products, just simply wanted to share my latest find!
Over the weekend I took my annual trip to the Fairhill International Event in Maryland. “Eventing” is the ultimate test of a horse and rider and has been referred to as the Triathlon of equestrian sport. Through tests in dressage, cross country, and show jumping the horse and rider work together to show that they can compete in the most demanding and highest levels of equestrian sports.
At Fairhill the highest level to watch is the CCI 3*. Horses and riders who do well in the 3* event may qualify to compete internationally or at the Olympics or World Championships. Pretty cool huh?
Well as much as I was excited to watch some of the top riders and horses in the world compete in the 3*, I was even more excited to see some of my old friends!
My very special friends from the World Famous Chincoteague Pony Drill Team were visiting from Chincoteague to perform with their special ponies!
Before I even made it out to watch the cross county course, I parked myself in the stands to cheer on my friends. Did you know that some the ponies are even descendants of Misty…and that pony second from the right…we’ll she’s my pal Blitz’s full sister, “Surf n’Turf”.
I had a blast watching their amazing choreographed drill.
Then it was time to head over to the Cross Country Jump Course where the 3* riders were competing. Can you believe that I’ve never actually watched a horse do Cross Country before? Usually when I visit the Fairhill event I go on the Stadium Jumping day, which means all the jumps that the horses go over are contained inside an arena.
Well on the Cross Country course the horses and riders race through miles of terrain over HUGE elaborate jumps like this one. Can you believe they jump stuff like this? Which by the way, this one was pretty tame compared to some of the other jumps.
As you can imagine the horses that compete in these events are in peak physical condition. I was in awe of their athletic ability.
I really enjoyed Cross Country Day and I loved being able to hike around the course watching my favorite riders race over jumps!
At the Fairhill Event there is lots to see and do (and shop for), including many food choices too….yum!
I actually drew quite a spectacle at the event with my fancy coats, and my warm snood (it was a pretty chilly day). Not only did many people stop to take my picture, but even these Alpacas couldn’t quite figure out why I had so many layers on.
Well if I had fur like them maybe I wouldn’t have to wear all these layers!
Before heading home I made sure to squeeze in as much fun as I could. I played in the straw…
…I rode a pony (sort of)…
…I rolled in the Fairhill grass (which by the way this Maryland grass isn’t much different from my Pennsylvania grass….just saying’)….
….and I even dug a hole (shhh! don’t tell anyone!).
And don’t worry, I made sure not to dig it right smack in the middle of the Cross Country Course. (I’m not that evil).
Until next year Fairhill!
A few weekends ago my mom and dad decided to take me on a fun adventure to the Delaware Beaches. And you know what that means? There are going to be a bazillion photos of me running like a crazy dog on the beach in this post!
Now if you have followed my blog for a while, then you may already know that I LOVE the beach! While I’m not so much a fan of the ocean per-say, I am a fan of the sand. Digging, rolling, and running in it are my idea of a good time.
Despite the fact that it was a little bit chilly, you can tell by the smile on my face just how happy being at the beach made me!
I spent some time relaxing on the beach, and then set out on a late afternoon walk.
It wasn’t long before my parents finally unhooked the leash so I could run as much as my heart desired!
And run I did!
If you’ve ever wondered how I keep such a fit figure….this is how! I was built to run!
After some running I decided it might be nice to cool off in the water. Good thing I found it to be a bit too chilly for me, because you’ll never guess what I found in one of the tide pools!
Oh yes! That’s a small shark right there (with sadly a hook & bobber stuck on him) in one of the beach tide pools.
Dad and I desperately wanted to capture the shark and help remove that hook and send him back out to sea….but of course mom was worried one of us would get an arm or leg bit off! So needless to say we were left hoping that the tide would come in that night and take him back out to see for more shark adventures!
And then it was back to more running on the beach…baywatch style! Of course the daredevil in me ran a little bit close to the water, just enough to make mom worry that the shark was gonna get me!
(P.S. Don’t worry, that shark was safely in another tide pool and I was in no real danger, but it’s fun to pretend!)
After all that running I was pretty pooped! But when mom and dad said it was time to pack up and head back home, I was a little sad.
Don’t worry though, I made sure to bring a little of that beach smell home with me! Nothing quite like a nose full of sand.
Does your dog love the beach as much as I do? Do you ever let your dog run off leash? (P.S. I’m only allowed off leash when mom and dad are sure I’m in the listening mood, as you know sometimes us dachshunds decide we don’t feel like obeying!)
Ok, so I know you probably think of me as this big brave Super Hero, and I am! But sometimes I come up against some unexpected evil that throws me for a loop. And that evil is called House Fly.
As much as I hate to admit it, I spend many hours hiding in the shop from these horrible creatures that find their way inside.
Mom tries her best to catch those darn flies that make my life a nightmare, but sometimes there is just one that seems to outsmart every capture device there is. So I finally decided to dog-up and fight back…
Well unfortunately that House Fly lived to fight another day! Until we meet again nemesis, this time I’m ready for you!
Does your dog have any irrational fears like me?
So I’ve finally decided what I’m going to be for Halloween, but you’re going to have to wait just a little longer until I reveal it! Why is that? Well, not only do I love making you sit in suspense, but I also always go the DIY route when it comes to my costumes. Every year mom breaks out the sewing machine hot glue gun and helps me custom make something super unique…and totally me!
So while my own costume is going to take some time to get ready, I thought you might enjoy these 10 Awesome Handmade Pet Costumes that you could make for your pet too!
3. Trophy Dog
6. Snifferlla
10. Michael Jackson
These are some pretty cool costumes, hope I can top them!
Incase you forgot what I was for Halloween the past few years you can check them out here:
Have you ever handmade a costume for your dog? Post the pictures to my Facebook page because I’d LOVE to see it! (maybe you’ll even make next year’s DIY round-up!)
It’s interesting how my sleeping habits change with the seasons. You’ll notice in this next installment of “Oh The Places You Sleep” that I’m not sleeping outside as much now that the weather has cooled, and I’ve gotten much more creative in where I’m finding warmth! I’m sure you’re going to love this month’s napping spots!
Which napping spot is your favorite this month?
Check out where else I’ve been sleeping in my “Oh the Places You Sleep” series!
The leaves have changed, the weather is cooler, but that didn’t stop me from doing one last “summertime” activity that I love!
Just before my 7th Birthday I hit up my favorite lake one more time before I need to break out my winter wardrobe.
It may have been overcast, and much chillier than I’m used to on the lake, but it was still fun!
I just made sure to wear my tank top and life vest……and put my face in the wind a little more cautiously. Because goodness knows I DID NOT want to fall in that cold water!
And when the wind got a little strong, my dad was there to scoop me up for a ride in the kayak. Yay for dads!
Sadly, it’s time for me to say farewell to the lake until next year (well at least to paddleboarding on the lake). Until we meet again lake!
What things is your dog going to miss now that the weather is cooling down?
Disclaimer: This post and giveaway is brought to you by Martha Stewart Pets®. All opinions are my own, and I only share products I think you will love.
It’s that time of year when the ghosts and goblins begin to come out, or in my case, the witches! Since I’m sure you want to help your pets get into the Halloween Spirit too, my friends over at Martha Stewart Pets® have launched their brand new Halloween line to help you get started!
From toys to treats and adorably cute costumes, these are the kinds of pet products that get me super excited for Halloween.
You may have caught a sneak peak of some of the Halloween toys that made their way to my house on my Birthday. They have quickly become my new best friends!
There’s a great mix of Halloween themed toys in the Martha Stewart Pets® line at Petsmart® that’s perfect for every dog. From tough rope toys…
…to super cute plush squeaky toys…
…and even floppy tug toys! This little fox is actually my very favorite from the line, I’m a master tugger that’s for sure.
One toy in particular brought out the little devil in me, because of course I’m always the sweetest boy ever, and normally I would NEVER do anything naughty.
But with a little coaxing from my new friend, I decided to scare mom and dad by blending into my new toy pile (just like in the movie E.T.) and popped out just at the right moment to scare them! After all, that’s what Halloween is all about!
The Martha Stewart Pets Halloween Line not only has spooky toys, but they also have some adorable pet bowls too.
They’re all adorable, but I have to say the Eyeball Pet Bowl is my favorite!
Martha Stewart Pets also sent along one of their fun Halloween Costumes too, but since it was a little too snug on me, my friend Bones here decided to help model it.
Bones was looking a little chilly (I think he lost weight), so he was thrilled to have a Vampire costume to help cover him up a bit.
Oh Bones, isn’t Halloween just the greatest?
If you’d like to help your pet get into the Halloween Spirit, you can snag these goodies and more from the Martha Stewart Pets Line available exclusively in Petsmart stores and online!
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One of my favorite things about Birthday Week is having the chance to look back over my past year of life. As sad as my mom and dad are that I’m another year older, it’s always fun to reminice about all the amazing adventures I had over the past year. And boy did I have a lot of adventures!
So just like last year, my mom helped me compile a video to highlight some of my favorite adventures from my 6th year! So if you’ve got 10 minutes, you’ll definitely want to watch this video filled of happy memories.
This concludes my week of Birthday Fun! I’ll just have to wait until next year to celebrate again. Incase you missed some of the excitement, here’s a recap:
Until next year friends! Happy Birthday to me!
Since Birthday Week is nearing an end, and today is the very last day I’m celebrating my 7th Birthday I have one last treat for everyone.
You can’t go to a Birthday Party without getting a goodie bag, so I have a super fun Instagram Giveaway with items from my Online Shop!
How to Win:
Follow me on Instagram – @ammothedachshund – Repost the image above to Instagram and tag @ammothedachshund and #ammoturns7 (Open to WORLDWIDE Readers, unfortunately private accounts are not eligible to enter). Contest ends 10-16-15. One winner will be chosen randomly and announced on instagram. Contest rules and image above can also be found via our instagram account.
And for all my fans I’m also offering up a special discount to my Online Shop! Use code AMMOTURNS7 for 40% off orders over $10 this week only! (coupon valid until 10-10-15)
This giveaway is for instagram users, but don’t worry, if you don’t have instagram you can still enter my Barkbox Giveaway this week!
Before I completely bring Birthday Week to a close I have one last gem to share with you a little later today, so make sure you stop back this afternoon to check out my 7th Birthday Video, with a look back over the past year of my life! (pending my mom can get the mega 10 minute long video uploaded to youtube in time!)