Blanket Dog Bed Review & Giveaway

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Ammo

Disclaimer : This is a sponsored post and giveaway brought to you by I Brake For Yard Sales.

Blanket Dog Bed Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Recently my new friends over at the Etsy Shop, I Brake For Yard Sales, sent me one of their handmade Blanket Dog Beds to take for a spin.

Blanket Dog Bed Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

What makes this bed a little different than your average dog bed is that it has a super soft and snuggly blanket attached to the handmade wooden frame so that your dog can dig around and get extra comfy (or burrow to their hearts content!).

Blanket Dog Bed Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

And not to worry, the fleece blanket easily unsnaps from the wood frame so you can wash it should your pup decide to go to bed with muddy paws! It even comes in lots of fun colors (I opted for the Gray).

Blanket Dog Bed Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

It comes in two different sizes for the big and small dogs (but custom sizes are available by request) – I enjoyed lounging in this 17″ x 19″ x 6″ bed.

And since I’m an expert digger and burrower, I figured I’d show you just how “bed fluffing” is really done….

Blanket Dog Bed Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Perfect!

Blanket Dog Bed Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

As I fluffed and readied my new Blanket Bed for an afternoon nap I began to draw a little attention.

Blanket Dog Bed Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I’m pretty sure I’m going to have to spend my afternoon snoozes fending off the farm cats who are now eyeing my comfy sleeping spot!

You can fetch your own Blanket Dog (or apparently cat) Bed from Etsy! And you can even save 10% with coupon code Ammo1.

And now for the best part…

Blanket Dog Bed Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

One Lucky Winner will win a 17″x19″x6″ Handmade Blanket Dog Bed in BLUE!

Blanket Dog Bed Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

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 7/22/14 12AM EST. Open to USA residents only. Only one winner. 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 I Brake for Yard Sales on Etsy, but all opinions are my own!

P.S. Don’t forget, today is the last day to enter my giveaway for a Ruffwear Roamer Leash!!

Recycling your Dog’s Collar into Savings

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Ammo

Disclaimer : This is a sponsored post brought to you by Mattie & Margot.

Mattie & Margot Collars // Recycling your Dog's Collar into Savings with Ammo the Dachshund

Way back in April my friends over at Mattie & Margot mailed me 2 spiffy new collars in one of my favorite colors, blue!

Mattie & Margot Collars // Recycling your Dog's Collar into Savings with Ammo the Dachshund

You may have caught me wearing them on some of my adventures as of lately, because I certainly got some good use out of them.

Mattie & Margot Collars // Recycling your Dog's Collar into Savings with Ammo the Dachshund

But after a couple months of wear, I decided I was ready for another spiffy new color. As luck would have it, Mattie & Margot offer a collar recycling program that can save you 40% off a new collar for your dog! Here’s how it works…

Mattie & Margot Collars // Recycling your Dog's Collar into Savings with Ammo the Dachshund

First I packed up one of my Mattie & Margot collars and shipped it off to the birthplace of new collars, California. Through my rough and tumble use the hardware on my old collar was a bit dinged up, but it was still totally functional and safe to wear, so giving it new life in a new color was just what it needed!

Mattie & Margot Collars // Recycling your Dog's Collar into Savings with Ammo the Dachshund

Once my collar reached California (and the talented hands of Rachael from Mattie & Margot) it was disassembled to be turned into something fun a new. Meanwhile I was sent a code for 40% off a new collar of my choice!

Mattie & Margot Collars // Recycling your Dog's Collar into Savings with Ammo the Dachshund

The fabric from my old collar is recycled into a fun and functional key fob, and I picked out a fun new reflective print in neon orange to be attached to my old buckles and hardware.

Mattie & Margot Collars // Recycling your Dog's Collar into Savings with Ammo the Dachshund

My recycled collar arrived in the mail looking fabulous, and I’ve been rockin’ it on the farm ever since!

Mattie & Margot Collars // Recycling your Dog's Collar into Savings with Ammo the Dachshund

Mom says she loves that the neon orange is easy to spot on the farm, especially in the tall grass.

Mattie & Margot Collars // Recycling your Dog's Collar into Savings with Ammo the Dachshund

And everyone knows that with a nose like this – I can’t be tied down to one place for very long….

Mattie & Margot Collars // Recycling your Dog's Collar into Savings with Ammo the Dachshund

And mom even got a fun gift of her own in the form of a key fob out of my old collar’s fabric…

Mattie & Margot Collars // Recycling your Dog's Collar into Savings with Ammo the Dachshund

So if you’re looking for a fun upgrade to your dog’s current collar I highly recommend checking out the Mattie & Margot Recycling Program for a savings of 40% OFF a new collar!

And if you don’t have a Mattie & Margot Collar yet, you can grab one of their many many styles for 20% off with code AMMO20

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post by Mattie & Margot, but all opinions are my own and Mattie & Margot is one of my favorite go-to collar sites.

P.S. Don’t forget, today is the last day to enter my Fun Time Dog Shop Giveaway!

Happy Father’s Day

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Ammo

I just wanted to pop in today to say Happy Father’s Day to all the Dad’s out there – to 2-legged and 4-legged kids alike!

Working Late on the Farmhouse // Ammo the Dachshund

Thanks to Dad’s for teaching us how to do things….manly things.

Hiking through the Forrest // Ammo the Dachshund

Thanks for taking us on adventures.

Happy Father's Day - Dad // Ammo the Dachshund

And cleaning up after our messes!

Yay for Dad’s! You’re the greatest!

Still looking for something to gift dad for father’s day? Fetch a new subscription to BarkBox and save 15% for with code AMMO5 – today is the last day to save!

Lasso Rope Collar Review & Giveaway

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Ammo

Disclaimer : This is a sponsored post and giveaway brought to you by Lasso Ropes.

Lasso Ropes Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

My new friends over at Lasso recently sent me one of their fun rope collars, the Jib Petit. (to which I immediately attached one of my Pod ID tags – because one should never go without identification!)

Inspired by the sea, Lasso makes wonderful nautical collars, leashes, and even harnesses for all sea-dogs (or even non-sea dogs that just want to look super cool).

Lasso Ropes Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

With lots of rope styles, colors, and sizes there is something to fit every dog’s need.

Of course as soon as I received my Lasso Collar I did what any dog with a nautical rope collar does……I strapped on my life vest and headed for the lake!

Lasso Ropes Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Even the boat rental crew at the lake commented on how appropriately dressed I was in my nautical collar! It held up well to all my water-time adventures and the size was perfect since all of the Lasso ropes are handmade!

Lasso Ropes Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

All of the Lasso products are made with brass fittings, which have great corrosive resistance, so I never have to worry about it looking less than stellar after my many summertime trips to the lake.

So if you are looking for some fun nautical rope accessories for your dog this summer (or even yourself since they sell a variety of human-friendly products too), I highly recommend you checkout Lasso!

You can save 10% off any small dog items at Lasso with code AMMO – coupon is valid until June 15th at 11:50PM.

And now for the best part…..

Lasso Ropes Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

ONE Lucky WINNER will WIN a 4ft Blue Eco Leash with red knots from Lasso!

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 6/10/14 12AM EST. Open to US Residents Only. 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 Lasso, but all opinions are my own!

Don’t forget, today is the last day to enter my Sleepypod Yummy Bowl Giveaway!! Also there is still time to enter Ruffwear My Dog is My… Giveaway!

May 2014 Monthly Recap

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Ammo

Before we get to the recap of all the exciting adventures I’ve been on in May, I wanted to give a shoutout to my special sponsors! Thanks to them I’m able to bring you exciting posts, so make sure you give them some love and check out what great products they carry!

Barkbox is a monthly subscription service for your dog. Starting as low as $19 a month (shipping included) you can get a box of the finest treats and toys sent right to your front door every month! Choose from packages for small, medium, and large dogs and as a bonus 10% of their sales go to supporting rescue groups! You can check out just what goodies your dog could be getting every month by reading my reviews!

Use code AMMO5 for 10% off your Barkbox Subscription.

Love Dachshunds? Love to read? Then you may want to check out Schrodinger’s Dachshund by Petronius Jablonski. This E-book Novel is about espionage, astounding science, and weiner dogs. Pick up this e-book and you can meet Maestoso the Dachshund. Avoid eye contact. You don’t want him inside your head. He’ll play with your mind like a squeaky toy and chuck it away when he’s bored.

So for a fun summer read, make sure you check out Schrodinger’s Dachshund on Amazon!

Ruffwear carries performance dog gear designed to enhance and inspire outdoor adventures for dogs and their human companions. Totally my kind of company that carries anything from dog hiking packs, harnesses, camping essentials and more! You can check out my review of their dog boots (that even work for dachshund’s too) as well as the Ruffwear Swamp Cooler to keep your pup cool in the summer!

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Kurgo is devoted to helping people get out & safely enjoy the world with their dogs. They carry high-quality, innovative products that last at reasonable prices. They even offer a lifetime guarantee. You can check out my review of the Kurgo Surf n’ Turf Life Vest.

Use code KURGO20WIN for 20% off your purchase at Kurgo!

If you would like to find out more about my advertising rates, click HERE. And thanks again to all of my wonderful sponsors, I couldn’t do it without you!

And now onto my May Adventures….

Purple Possum Dachshund Scarf Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared lots of creative ways to wear my new scarf from Purple Possum.

Hiking through the Forrest // Ammo the Dachshund

I went hiking with gal pal Shilah the Husky!

When Goats Run Races // Ammo the Dachshund

I attended the Sly Fox Goat Races.

Ammo the Dachshund // Let's Get Tricky // Teach Your Dog to High-Five

I shared a Throwback Thursday video from when I had a little training session on the farm.

mom and ammo

I celebrated Mother’s Day.

JClay Pottery Dog Bowl Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I got ready for summer on my patio with my new Happy Dog Bowl from JClay Pottery.

Rainy Afternoon // Ammo the Dachshund

I hung out in my sunroom on a rainy afternoon.

Mother's Day at Marsh Creek // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared my adventures from Mother’s Day at Marsh Creek.

Meatballs in my Belly // Ammo the Dachshund

I ate some homemade meatballs.

Blanketid Lounge Collar & Pods Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I lounged around home in my new Blanket ID Lounge Collar and Pod ID tag.

Dogs vs. Quadcopter // Ammo the Dachshund

I chased the Quadcopter with Trooper.

The Dog Friendly Shake Shack // Ammo the Dachshund

I dined at the dog-friendly Shake Shack!

Hide n' Seek with your Dog // Nature's Prairie All Natural Oven-Baked Biscuits // Chewy.com // Ammo the Dachshund

I played Hide n’ Seek at home.

4th of July // Independence Day // Ammo the Dachshund

I remembered the Soldiers on Memorial Day.

My Dog is My // Ruffwear Contest // Ammo the Dachshund

I announced the My Dog is My Contest hosted by Ruffwear! Which is still going on, so don’t forget to enter to win your dog some of these awesome goodies!

My Busy Memorial Day Weekend // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared all of my adventures from my very busy memorial day weekend.

How Does your Garden Grow? May Barkbox // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared what fun things popped up in mom’s garden this month.

Boy did I pack it in this past month! Now that summer is just around the corner I’m sure I’ll be headed out on many more exciting adventures. From dining out, to trips to the lake – I can’t wait to have some summertime fun! What plans do you have with your dog this summer?

How Does your Garden Grow?

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Ammo

I like to think I’m a pretty health conscious pup. I eat grain-free, exercise regularly, and I try to only snack on things that are good for me.

So imagine how thrilled I was when my monthly box of goodies from Barkbox popped up in mom’s garden! (I knew that magic horse poop was good for something!)

How Does your Garden Grow? May Barkbox // Ammo the Dachshund

This month’s Barkbox celebrates healthy (but still delicious) eating, inspired by the finds from your favorite farmer’s markets.

How Does your Garden Grow? May Barkbox // Ammo the Dachshund

Packed full of good-for-your-dog items this month’s box contained items that were organic, GMO-free and eco-friendly sourced toys.

How Does your Garden Grow? May Barkbox // Ammo the Dachshund

Mom says she never has to worry about checking the ingredients when my Barkbox arrives because their edible products do not include rawhide (or anything processed with formaldehyde), have minimal processing with no glycerin whenever possible, no wheat, gluten, soy, or corn, and are filler-free as well as organic whenever possible.

Not to mention all treats are sourced from the USA and Canada, and chews are sourced from the USA, Canada, South America, Australia and New Zealand.

How Does your Garden Grow? May Barkbox // Ammo the Dachshund

So with minimal watering, this month’s Barkbox popped up an eco-friendly carrot squeaky toy from P.L.A.Y., a Caitec ball toy that had a fun and innovative squeak (and has held up to my chompers thus far), Apple Cobbler organic and GMO-free cookies from Snicky Snacks, Plato Organic Chicken treats, and a Barkworthies 100% beef bully stick.

How Does your Garden Grow? May Barkbox // Ammo the Dachshund

Who knew eating healthy could be so yummy!

How Does your Garden Grow? May Barkbox // Ammo the Dachshund

Of course I went straight for the bully stick!

How Does your Garden Grow? May Barkbox // Ammo the Dachshund

You can fetch your pet a Barkbox subscription and save 10% off with code AMMO5 and don’t forget Barkbox gives 10% of their revenue to local rescues and shelters across the United States and Canada.

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

Easter with the Barkbox Bunny

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Ammo