A Visit from the Horse Dentist

A visit with the Horse Dentist // Ammo the Dachshund

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.

A visit with the Horse Dentist // Ammo the Dachshund

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!

A visit with the Horse Dentist // Ammo the Dachshund

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.

A visit with the Horse Dentist // Ammo the Dachshund

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!

A visit with the Horse Dentist // Ammo the Dachshund

One thing can always be certain after a visit from the horse dentist though…..

A visit with the Horse Dentist // Ammo the Dachshund

….Trooper and I will be sure to brush our teeth extra well to avoid having to visit the dentist ourselves! Those tools look scary! Ammo the Dachshund

How to Cure Shop Dog Boredom

How to Cure Shop Dog Boredom // Ammo the Dachshund

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.

How to Cure Shop Dog Boredom // Ammo the Dachshund

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? Ammo the Dachshund

Dachshund Takes ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

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.

Ice Storm in Pennsylvania // Ammo the Dachshund

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

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

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!Ammo the Dachshund

Watercolor Dachshund Pillow Review & Giveaway

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

Watercolor Dachshund Pillow Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

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.

Watercolor Dachshund Pillow Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Well when my new 16×16 dachshund pillow cover arrived, at first I thought maybe he was staring at me a bit too much.

Watercolor Dachshund Pillow Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Watercolor Dachshund Pillow Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

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.

Watercolor Dachshund Pillow Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

So eventually we made up, and now we’re pals.

Watercolor Dachshund Pillow Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

After all, he does make for a very comfy friend to lay on when I’m napping in my sunroom!

Watercolor Dachshund Pillow Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

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….

Watercolor Dachshund Pillow Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

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!

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Disclosure: This is a sponsored post by Canis Picta, but all opinions are my own! 

Ammo the Dachshund

P.S. Don’t forget, today is the last day to enter my giveaway for some Best Bully Sticks!

A Day at the Beach

Summer is quickly coming to an end (how sad) so I knew I had to squeeze in a fun adventure to one of my favorite places before it was over. So over the weekend I hopped in the car and drove 2 hours to the Delaware State Park Beaches for a day of fun in the sand!

A Day at the Beach // Ammo the Dachshund

The cool thing about this area is that they have specific beaches that are pet friendly all year round any time of the day. Most of the pet friendly beaches were also open to fishing vehicles as well.

A Day at the Beach // Ammo the Dachshund

As soon as I hit the sand I went into frantic running mode. Something about that warm sand between my toes just makes me want to run around like crazy!

A Day at the Beach // Ammo the Dachshund

A Day at the Beach // Ammo the Dachshund

After I had enough time to get my crazies out, mom brought out a special surprise for me!

A Day at the Beach // Ammo the Dachshund

My August Barkbox! Which arrived in the mail just in time for my trip!

A Day at the Beach // Ammo the Dachshund

What happened next was pretty inevitable – as I couldn’t wait to tear inside to see what fun goodies were shipped to my door this month.

A Day at the Beach // Ammo the Dachshund

A Day at the Beach // Ammo the Dachshund

A Day at the Beach // Ammo the Dachshund

My ability to quickly destroy the box my goodies come in every month is an art I have been perfecting. Did you that Barkbox also offers special allergy boxes (to dogs that have sensitivities to certain foods) as well as the tough chewer boxes. All you have to do is e-mail support@barkbox.com to get your pup signed up for a specialty box.

A Day at the Beach // Ammo the Dachshund

A Day at the Beach // Ammo the Dachshund

So I bet you’re wondering what was inside my Barkbox!

A Day at the Beach // Ammo the Dachshund

Well I was thrilled to see that this month’s theme was all about setting sail on the high seas – how appropriate for my day at the beach!

A Day at the Beach // Ammo the Dachshund

Here’s a few of the goodies I received, I’ve already devoured the entire package of Lobster Roll cookies (they were delish) – they were perfect for snacking on at the beach.

A Day at the Beach // Ammo the Dachshund

After opening up my Barkbox I had some fun in the sand with my new Lobster toy. With a tough outer fabric and the ability to float mom had no problem letting me get him nice and sandy since she knew we could rinse him off in the water.

A Day at the Beach // Ammo the Dachshund

Playing with my Barkbox wasn’t the only thing I did on my beach day adventure, I also did a little sun bathing…..and basically getting as sandy as I possibly could!

A Day at the Beach // Ammo the Dachshund

A Day at the Beach // Ammo the Dachshund

I also dug a HUGE hole, but alas didn’t find any fun critters to hunt under there.

I even broke out my beach ball for a game of fetch (well until I popped it!)

A Day at the Beach // Ammo the Dachshund

A Day at the Beach // Ammo the Dachshund

And just when I thought I couldn’t possibly get any sandier, dad helped to bury me in the sand!

A Day at the Beach // Ammo the Dachshund

Later in the day while I was practicing my bay watch run, I noticed that I had a new beach neighbor.

A Day at the Beach // Ammo the Dachshund

Her name was Lola and she had the most gorgeous beach babe smile. This sweet rescue dachshund came to bask in the sun all the way from Massachusetts!

A Day at the Beach // Ammo the Dachshund

Lola really knew how to work it, and had the beach babe hair toss totally down.

A Day at the Beach // Ammo the Dachshund

Well sorta.

A Day at the Beach // Ammo the Dachshund

After all my exciting beach day adventures I was pretty pooped (in a good way).

A Day at the Beach // Ammo the Dachshund

As we packed up to head home, dad pulled out one of my other Barkbox goodies, this Muddy Buddy Dog Mop.

A Day at the Beach // Ammo the Dachshund

After all my fun in the sand I knew what that meant, I was just thankful my new mop thwarted a dip in the ocean for me (it was a bit too cold!)

A Day at the Beach // Ammo the Dachshund

Beach days are the best, and hopefully it won’t be too much longer before I’m back digging my paws in sand again.

A Day at the Beach // Ammo the Dachshund

And if you’re looking to fetch your dog some fun Barkbox goodies just like mine, you can use code AMMO5 to save 10% off your subscriptionAmmo the Dachshund

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Barkbox, but all opinions are entirely my own! 

Meet Ammo Labor Day Weekend!

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!

Spring Doxie Fest 2013 // Ammo the Dachshund performs

Friendly dogs are always welcome at Ludwig’s too!

minnow the painting pony

ammo the dachshund with painting pony

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, PennyslvaniaAmmo the Dachshund

Best Bully Sticks Review & Giveaway

Disclaimer : This is a sponsored post and giveaway brought to you by Best Bully Sticks.

Ammo the Dachshund // Bubble Wrap King

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!

Best Bully Sticks Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

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.

Best Bully Sticks Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

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.

Best Bully Sticks Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

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).

Best Bully Sticks Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

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!

Best Bully Sticks Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Best Bully Sticks Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

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….

Best Bully Sticks Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

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!

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Disclosure: This is a sponsored post by Best Bully Sticks, but all opinions are my own! Ammo the Dachshund

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!

Friday Fetch: Pet Video Camera

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!

Friday Fetch: Pet Video Camera // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Pet Video Camera // Ammo the Dachshund

You can fetch the Eyenimal from Dogtek for $99. Ammo the Dachshund

Disclosure: this is not a sponsored post nor do I own this product, I just simply wanted to share my latest find!

Sharing Cookies with Good Buddies

Disclaimer : This is a sponsored post and giveaway brought to you by Chewy!

Chewy.com Good Buddy Peanut Butter Cookies // Ammo the Dachshund

When Chewy.com sent me some of their Good Buddy Peanut Butter Cookies recently I knew exactly what to do with them.

Chewy.com Good Buddy Peanut Butter Cookies // Ammo the Dachshund

Since I’m the nicest guy around I decided to share them with my own Good Buddy, Trooper!

Chewy.com Good Buddy Peanut Butter Cookies // Ammo the Dachshund

These made in the USA treats are packed with healthy ingredients, so I knew I was sharing something my best friend would love. (he’s a stickler for eating healthy)

Chewy.com Good Buddy Peanut Butter Cookies // Ammo the Dachshund

As you can see, Trooper was ecstatic when I told him he would get to help me eat these yummy Good Buddy treats.

Chewy.com Good Buddy Peanut Butter Cookies // Ammo the Dachshund

Chewy.com Good Buddy Peanut Butter Cookies // Ammo the Dachshund

Trooper and I scarfed our cookies so fast that we didn’t realize until after that our other pal Blitz the pony was feeling a bit left out on the cookie front.

Chewy.com Good Buddy Peanut Butter Cookies // Ammo the Dachshund

Since these Good Buddy treats are made from Whole Wheat Flour, Rolled Oats, Canola Oil, Peanut Butter, Whey Powder, Garlic Powder, Eggs, and Dried Kelp – mom said it would be fine if we wanted to share with Blitz the pony too.

Chewy.com Good Buddy Peanut Butter Cookies // Ammo the Dachshund

After tasting a bite, Blitz agreed that the Peanut Butter Good Buddy cookies are better left for the dogs.

Chewy.com Good Buddy Peanut Butter Cookies // Ammo the Dachshund

And I won’t lie, I’m a bit relieved, because the bag is starting to weigh a bit less!

Chewy.com Good Buddy Peanut Butter Cookies // Ammo the Dachshund

And I’m starting to get concerned that my buddies might need to go on a diet! Or at least find someone else’s cookies to share, because the rest are mine, all mine!

You can fetch your own Good Buddy Peanut Butter Cookies from Chewy.com for about $4. Ammo the Dachshund

 

Zoomies

Did you ever get a case of the zoomies? You know the feeling, all you want to do is run as fast as you can – ears flapping in the wind – your best friend trailing hopelessly behind you. Just the usual….

Zoomies // Ammo the Dachshund

Does your dog ever get the zoomies? Ammo the Dachshund