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That time a Car Crashed through my Shop

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Those of you that follow me on Instagram may have noticed an interesting photo that I posted last weekend:

No joke, at about 2am on a Friday night mom and dad got a call from police that a stolen vehicle had crashed into our shop. Truth be told, I never even woke up – even when mom and dad left the house to go check it out.

A Car Crashed into the Shop // Ammo the Dachshund

A Car Crashed into the Shop // Ammo the Dachshund

Mom and Dad spent hours at the shop cleaning up the damage, which there was a fair amount of.

A Car Crashed into the Shop // Ammo the Dachshund

And when I arrived at work the next day, I couldn’t believe what had happened to my shop!

A Car Crashed into the Shop // Ammo the Dachshund

A Car Crashed into the Shop // Ammo the Dachshund

Even though there was lots of damage, thankfully no one was hurt in the crash. I’m counting my lucky stars, because it could of been much worse.

And I’m thinking now that the windowsill is damaged anyway, perhaps we should rebuild with a dachshund sized perch instead! Ammo the Dachshund

Sunday Breakfast

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Sunday Breakfast // Ammo the Dachshund

Sunday breakfast out with the family is one of those enjoyable outings that are always few and far between. Which is why last Sunday mom and dad took me out to Georgio’s to have an lovely feast.

Sunday Breakfast // Ammo the Dachshund

And when breakfast comes looking like this you can’t help but to use your best sad puppy face to get a bite of bacon!

Sunday Breakfast // Ammo the Dachshund

Sunday Breakfast // Ammo the Dachshund

Works every time!

Sunday Breakfast // Ammo the Dachshund

If you know my mom and dad, then you know that just one outing in a day is never enough – so a stop off at the river on the way home is the perfect thing to work off all that bacon I ate!

Sunday Breakfast // Ammo the Dachshund

Of course the food coma which ensued afterwards was still inevitable! But Sunday breakfast was totally worth it! Ammo the Dachshund

Instinct Rawboost Treats Product Review and Giveaway from Chewy.com

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

My pals over at Chewy.com recently offered me the chance to test out some of Nature’s Variety Instinct Rawboost Minis Treats in the chicken flavor. I’ve secretly always wondered what eating raw was like – as it seems to have become a trend within the dog community – and trying out these raw treats seemed like a great way to jump into it.

Instinct Rawboost Treats // Product Review and Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Mom’s a bit too “chicken” to let me eat all my meals raw, but with these Rawboost treats I can have a taste of raw meat without needing to eat my main meals raw. These Rawboost treats offer up real, all natural chicken and pure raw ingredients – in a freeze dried treat form.

Instinct Rawboost Treats // Product Review and Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

These tiny treats boast only 2 calories per treat, perfect for us dogs that like to watch our figure, and they are a great size to use as training treats too.

Instinct Rawboost Treats // Product Review and Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Of course when I smelled that burst of raw chicken flavor I dropped everything and came sprinting over. Cricket better watch out, because when I smell chicken nothing is going to get in my way!

Instinct Rawboost Treats // Product Review and Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Nothing is ever truly free at my house, so mom made me work for my treats, but as you can see from the video below – I’d pretty much to anything for a taste of these scrumptious chicken bites!

Instinct Rawboost Treats // Product Review and Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

You can fetch your own package of Instinct Rawboost Treats HERE.

And now for the best part – you too have a chance to win some goodies from Chewy.com!!

ENTER TO WIN!

Three winners will receive either a $50 gift certificate to Chewy.com, a $25 gift certificate to Chewy.com, or an August Treat Package from Chewy.com. Winners will be chosen by Chewy.com, giveaway ends August 31st.

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Bonus: Faces of Summer Giveaway with Chewy.com

Post a photo of your Cat or Dog enjoying their favorite summertime activity for a chance to win!!  In under 50 words, tell us about your favorite summertime activity with your pet to win a special Chewy prize pack. Tag #teamchewy on Instagram and Twitter, or message us on Facebook to enter!

*By sending a picture of your furry family enjoying the summer months, accompanied by a brief description, you’ll be entered to be a featured pet as well as entered into the raffle for a special Chewy.com Prize package. The contest will run until September 30th and the winner will be contacted the first week of October.

 

Disclosure: I received a box of Rawboost treats from Chewy.com to review. All opinions are entirely my own.Ammo the Dachshund

An Average Weekend

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An average weekend for me is probably actually not that average. See my family is always on the go go go, and one weekend adventure always leads to another.

An Average Weekend // Ammo the Dachshund

Most days always start out on the farm, with my daily farm chores like feeding the ponies and making sure everything is in order.

An Average Weekend // Ammo the Dachshund

An Average Weekend // Ammo the Dachshund

Then usually it’s out to lunch – always at a dog friendly dining establishment!

An Average Weekend // Ammo the Dachshund

Then it’s off to burn some calories by going on a hike!

An Average Weekend // Ammo the Dachshund

An Average Weekend // Ammo the Dachshund

On the way home we make a pit-stop at the hardware store to pick up supplies for more weekend projects.

An Average Weekend // Ammo the Dachshund

I take a quick rest, because I know we’ll be stopping for ice cream on the way home too.

An Average Weekend // Ammo the Dachshund

With all these weekend adventures it’s no wonder that by the time I arrive home again I look like this! And it’s not even bedtime yet!

I can’t complain though, because weekend adventures are the best! Ammo the Dachshund

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

4th of July Fun

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Fourth of July with Ammo the Dachshund

Oh glorious Fourth of July – a celebration of my country that also brings cookouts, trips to the park, and a romp in the brandywine river, what’s not to love?

Fourth of July with Ammo the Dachshund

I dressed in some festive Fourth of July colors and headed down to a local park for the yearly Downingtown Good Neighbor Day Celebration.

Fourth of July with Ammo the Dachshund

Fourth of July with Ammo the Dachshund

After meeting and greeting with all my “neighbors”, I was ready for something sweet.

Fourth of July with Ammo the Dachshund

Dad picked us up from soda from the Freaky Dog Soda shop (although all I got was water to wet my whistle) and then we headed to the Brandywine to get our feet wet.

Fourth of July with Ammo the Dachshund

Ah, nothing like a refreshing dip in the river to cool you off on a hot day! How did you celebrate this 4th of July? Ammo the Dachshund

Take Your Dog to Work Day

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This past Friday was Take Your Dog to Work Day, but for me it was no different than any other day, because I work most days with my mom in her custom frame shop.

Ammo the Dachshund at Work

But, I decided to play the part anyway and instead of my usual sunbathing by the front door I threw on my glasses and helped mom with the picture framing.

Take Your Dog to Work Day // Custom Framing // Ammo the Dachshund

Take Your Dog to Work Day // Custom Framing // Ammo the Dachshund

Choosing picture frames is no easy task, but it’s a good thing I have a great eye for design!

Take Your Dog to Work Day // Custom Framing // Ammo the Dachshund

I picked out some colorful mouldings that would look super awesome on one of my Dream Big Prints.

Take Your Dog to Work Day // Custom Framing // Ammo the Dachshund

Take Your Dog to Work Day // Custom Framing // Ammo the Dachshund

I must admit, I worked pretty darn hard and I’m pretty sure I should get a raise. Please add 4 more cookies to my daily wages mom! Ammo the Dachshund

My Memorial Day Weekend

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My family and I had quite a whirlwind weekend – with an extra day off for both mom and dad we always find time to fit in even more fun!

Antique Shopping // Memorial Day Weekend // Ammo the Dachshund

Antique Shopping // Memorial Day Weekend // Ammo the Dachshund

Baseball // Memorial Day Weekend // Ammo the Dachshund

Ammo & Shilah // Memorial Day Weekend // Ammo the Dachshund

Ranch Sorting // Memorial Day Weekend // Ammo the Dachshund

Ranch Sorting // Memorial Day Weekend // Ammo the Dachshund

Golf // Memorial Day Weekend // Ammo the Dachshund

On the Farm // Memorial Day Weekend // Ammo the Dachshund

On the Farm // Memorial Day Weekend // Ammo the Dachshund

On the Farm // Memorial Day Weekend // Ammo the Dachshund

On the Farm // Memorial Day Weekend // Ammo the Dachshund

On the Farm // Memorial Day Weekend // Ammo the Dachshund

 

So what did you do with your extra day? Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Bike Baskets for Dogs from Hunter K9

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The weather has warmed up quite a bit here in Pennsylvania, and it has me itching to get out and about with my mom and dad. Typically when it is nice out I love to go on long walks with my family, but this year I’ve been dying to go on a bike ride too! So I decided to round up some of my favorite bike baskets made just for dogs – so that your furry friend never has to be left home!

Check out these neat bike basket options from Hunter K9!

Bike Baskets for Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

1. Wicker Pet Bicycle Basket: Maximum weight 13lbs – dimensions 15″ W x 11″ D x 9.5″ H – Fetch it for $60

2. Doggy Ride Coccoon Basket: Maximum weight 16lbs – dimensions 10″W x 14.5″L x 15″ H – Fetch it for $106

3. Pet Rider Bicycle Seat: Maximum weight 24lbs – dimensions 14″ long x 12″ wide- Fetch it for $79

4. Sporty Dog Pet Bicycle Basket: Maximum weight 14lbs – dimensions 13″ W x 10″ D x 10″ H- Fetch it for $60

Remember to always keep your pet safe by having him to wear a harness and seatbelt attachment when riding in a bike basket. Many of these options include safety devices with them as well.

Any of my readers ride in a bike basket? Which brand do you use? Do tell! Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Duke & Winston Pet Apparel

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Philadelphia born and raised (well close enough, as I grew up in the ‘burbs surrounding good old Philly), I was super excited to stumble across a local Philadelphia company, Duke & Winston, that was just oozing charm….of the dog kind.

A Philadelphia-based, casual clothing line for the modern gent (dogs and ladies included), their goal is to design clean & simple apparel for those who appreciate refined and practical clothing. Pretty much they are stylish and cool, and I’m drooling over their leather collars and doggie hoodies!

Friday Fetch: Duke & Winston - Modern Dog Apparel // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Duke & Winston - Modern Dog Apparel // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Duke & Winston - Modern Dog Apparel // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Duke & Winston - Modern Dog Apparel // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Duke & Winston - Modern Dog Apparel // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Duke & Winston - Modern Dog Apparel // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Duke & Winston - Modern Dog Apparel // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Duke & Winston - Modern Dog Apparel // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Duke & Winston - Modern Dog Apparel // Ammo the Dachshund

You can fetch your own Duke & Winston apparel HERE! Ammo the Dachshund