Helping Animal Rescues with #TractorSupply

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Ammo

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Ammo the Dachshund Donates to Charity with #TractorSupply

The holidays are upon us, and it’s this time of year that I especially like to remember those that are less fortunate. Which is why I was so excited to partner with my friends at Tractor Supply Company® for a special project involving my local SPCA.

Tractor Supply is a huge supporter of animals rescues. Not only do they host a social media contest every year that awards $25,000 in grants to 10 deserving organizations, but on a local level they make their stores available to rescue groups to host adoption events and fundraisers. And they even provide low-cost, walk-in clinics through PetVet Clinics.

So when Tractor Supply gave me the opportunity to go shopping for my local animal rescue at their store I could hardly wait!

Ammo the Dachshund Donates to Charity with #TractorSupply

The best part is that all TSC stores are pet friendly! So you can bring your llama, your guinea pig, your pony, and your dog shopping with you! Next time I’m bringing Minnow the pony with me.

Ammo the Dachshund Donates to Charity with #TractorSupply

Armed with the wish list of the Chester County SPCA (my local rescue) I roamed the isles adding everything they needed to make this the best holiday ever to some special dogs and cats.

Ammo the Dachshund Donates to Charity with #TractorSupply

Tractor Supply not only has lots of farm related goodies (which is where I shop for lots of my ponies needs), but they also have everything you would need for the health and well-being of your dog or cat. From flea preventatives to supplements and toys to training devices.

Ammo the Dachshund Donates to Charity with #TractorSupply

Because I wanted to stretch my dollar as far as I could for all the deserving pets at the SPCA I was on the lookout for products that would be great for the animals, but also cost effective too.

Ammo the Dachshund Donates to Charity with #TractorSupply

I was sure to snag some of the 4Health™ Dog Food Brand, an affordable, premium-quality cat and dog food, exclusively made for Tractor Supply in the USA with high-quality and grain free formulas available. My friends at the SPCA are going to love it!

Ammo the Dachshund Donates to Charity with #TractorSupply

I also snatched up some canned pet food from the 4Health Tractor Supply dog food line and some of these tasty looking treats from DogforDog®.

DogforDog is especially great, because with every purchase of their products they donate to animal rescues. So by grabbing some of their soft treats to gift to my local rescue, I was also helping to donate funds to another shelter in need.

Ammo the Dachshund Donates to Charity with #TractorSupply

So with my cart finally full I was ready to make my way to the checkout (where the cashiers always have a cookie waiting for visiting pets!).

Ammo the Dachshund Donates to Charity with #TractorSupply

I can’t wait to take all these fun goodies from Tractor Supply Company to the SPCA this weekend! It makes my heart happy to help some of the less fortunate dogs and cats out there this holiday season.

I highly recommend swinging by your neighborhood TSC store the next time you need something for your furry friend.

What sort of things will you be doing to help those in need this holiday season? If you’d like to find out some other helpful ways you can help animals in need, be sure to check out my helping paw page!

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Daily Adventures of Ammo the Dachshund

Posted on November 19, 2015 by Ammo

It wouldn’t be a shocker if I told you that my mom and dad have amassed thousands and thousands of pictures and video of me over the years. Sometimes those pictures and videos make it onto my blog, and sometimes they just sit on the computer – tiny little tidbits of my everyday life to look back on and smile.

Photography // Ammo the Dachshund

I thought it would be fun to share some of those unseen tidbits. A little glimpse into what everyday life is for me, playing with my toys, greeting people at work, hanging out on the farm – even the mundane can make me appreciate how very lucky I am.

So enjoy this fun little compilation video made up of clips from the past week or two…

Do you collect photos and video of your dog that never sees the light of day?

September 2015 Monthly Recap

Posted on October 1, 2015 by Ammo

We’re about to embark on one of my favorite months of the year, October! Not only do I turn 7 years old this month, but it’s also the month of all things spooky! I can hardly wait.

But before we dive right into October, I always like to look back at all the fun I had the previous month. First though, let me give a shoutout to my special sponsors & affiliates! 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!

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And now onto my September Adventures…

The Honest Kitchen Dehydrated Pet Food Review + Giveaway

I dipped my toes into the Dehydrated Pet Food world with the Honest Kitchen.

Bringing the Beach Home // New Arena Footing // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared what exactly it means to be a Dachshund with selective listening skills.

Picking Apples with Adorable Ammo the Dachshund

I went Apple Picking.

Leela Ryan Luxury Dog Treats Review & Giveaway

Trooper and I ate treats only the way boys can.

Labor Day Weekend Fun with Ammo the Dachshund

I saw the Budweiser Horses over Labor Day Weekend.

Farm Life + Stacking Hay

I helped stack hay on the farm.

Easily Clean Dirty Barn Dogs with the #WoofPouf from Absorbing + A Giveaway #sp

I went from dirty to clean thanks to the Woof Pouf.

Vintage Neckties for Dogs + A Giveaway

I got spiffy in my new necktie collar.

Wellness Trufood now available at your local PetsMart #TruLoveIs

I shared that one of my favorite foods is now available at Petsmart.

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 6 with Ammo the Dachshund

I shared another installment of the places I sleep series!

The Happiest Place on Earth - Ammo the Dachshund visits a Sunflower field

I visited the Happiest Place on Earth.

Adding Raw to Your Dog's Diet with Stella & Chewy's Meal Mixers + A Giveaway

I added some raw food to my diet.

Little Boys vs Dogs - who will win?

I had some fun on the farm with the farmer’s boys.

Skin Cancer and Dogs. What to look for and should you be worried?

I discussed wether or not dogs should be worried about skin cancer.

Friday Fetch: 10 Awesome Halloween Costumes for pets

I shared some of my favorite picks for Halloween this year.

Brothers Complete Allergy Dog Food and Treats Review + A Giveaway

Trooper and I snacked on Brothers Complete Pet Food + Treats – and you can still enter to win some for your dog too!

A Boost for Hard Working Farm Dogs from Chewy. com

Trooper and I got a boost to keep us going on the farm.

And that brings us to October! I can’t wait until next week, because it’s my Birthday Week! You won’t want to miss it, because not only do I celebrate all week long, but I’ve got some fun prizes to giveaway to you too! Don’t miss it!

Little Boys vs Dogs

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Ammo

When our hay guy delivers to the farm sometimes he likes to bring along something special for Trooper and I.

Little Boys vs Dogs - who will win?

We wait ever so patiently when the truck pulls up.

Little Boys vs Dogs - who will win?

Well, Trooper is a little less patient with his waiting, but he tries.

Labor Day Weekend Fun with Ammo the Dachshund

But the wait is over when the farmer’s little boys pop out of the truck! And then suddenly it’s an epic battle of Little Boys vs Dogs. I’ll let you be the judge of who won….

It was me and Trooper wasn’t it? I knew it!

Does your dog love playing with children as much as Trooper and I do?

Get Dirty Barn Dogs Clean with the #WoofPouf + A Giveaway

Posted on September 14, 2015 by Ammo

This post is sponsored by Absorbine and the BlogPaws Professional Pet Blogger Network. I am being compensated for helping spread the word about Woof Pouf but AmmotheDachshund.com only shares information we feel is relevant to our readers. Absorbine is not responsible for the content of this article.

Easily Clean Dirty Barn Dogs with the #WoofPouf from Absorbing + A Giveaway #sp

Trooper and I pride ourselves in being super awesome barn dogs. We take our jobs very seriously, and immerse ourselves in everything on the farm.

Easily Clean Dirty Barn Dogs with the #WoofPouf from Absorbing + A Giveaway #sp

Our favorite thing to “immerse” ourselves in on the farm……pony poop! We’re so fortunate that our farm has an abundance of it too. Did you know it’s a real delicacy in dog culture?

Easily Clean Dirty Barn Dogs with the #WoofPouf from Absorbing + A Giveaway #sp

After a day of “farm life” Trooper and I can get pretty stinky (just how we like it). Our mom’s haven’t come to appreciate the highly cultivated “barn dog scent” yet, so alas a roll in the manure pile inevitably leads to bath time.

Thanks to our new friends at Absorbine® we now have a product that makes the whole bath experience quicker so Trooper and I can get back to our farm duties faster!

Easily Clean Dirty Barn Dogs with the #WoofPouf from Absorbing + A Giveaway #sp

The Absorbine Woof Pouf™ is a handy bath scrubbing pouf for dogs with the soap beads built right into it! No more bulky bottles of shampoo! Easily Clean Dirty Barn Dogs with the #WoofPouf from Absorbing + A Giveaway #sp

The Woof Pouf comes in two different types, UltraShield® Green Woof Pouf™ with soap beads made from natural herbal extracts that are known to effectively repel fleas and ticks, and the ShowSheen® Woof Pouf™ with Ordenone® soap beads that help eliminate even the toughest odors, including skunk smell.

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Trooper and I decided to test out the ShowSheen Woof Pouf this time around. Some key features:

No-mess, one-handed remedy to eliminate tough odors like wet dog smell and skunk odor (or in our case stinky barn dog smell)
Soap beads inside the pouf—just add water
Rich lather lasts up to 15 washes
Conditioners leave coat soft and shiny
Great “on-the-go” shampoo when traveling; no more need for slippery shampoo bottles!
Sulfate and paraben free

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Now all we had to do was wait for Boomerang to get out of the wash stall…..he always hogs all the warm water!

Easily Clean Dirty Barn Dogs with the #WoofPouf from Absorbing + A Giveaway #sp

Mom loved how it made it easy to wash two dogs at once in the barn wash stall (since there wasn’t anywhere convenient to tie us up to) and all she needed was a hose and the Woof Pouf.

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Trooper and I loved it because it sped up bath time!

Easily Clean Dirty Barn Dogs with the #WoofPouf from Absorbing + A Giveaway #sp

After our baths we smelled fantastic, even Trooper’s longer hair that traps stinky odors daily smelled great for days after his bath.

Easily Clean Dirty Barn Dogs with the #WoofPouf from Absorbing + A Giveaway #sp

Now we’re both ready to find out next dirty adventure on the farm!

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Farm Dog Duties

Posted on September 10, 2015 by Ammo

Farm life isn’t always fun and games, sometimes there are important chores to be done.

Labor Day Weekend Fun with Ammo the Dachshund

When a big delivery of hay from our farmer friends showed up at the barn, I knew Trooper and I would have a busy afternoon helping to unload it.

Labor Day Weekend Fun with Ammo the Dachshund

So it was up to the hay loft to prepare for some heavy lifting!

Farm Life + Stacking Hay

The farmer’s kids tagged along on the adventure, and Trooper and I thought they smelled like dirt, candy, and a hint of worms. You know, all the stuff little boys normally smell like.

Farm Life + Stacking Hay

With the hay elevator hooked up, it was time to get stacking.

Farm Life + Stacking Hay

Only Trooper and I realized that stacking hay was better left to the humans, you know, because of the paws and all.

Labor Day Weekend Fun with Ammo the Dachshund

That’s ok though, because Trooper and I found other ways to be useful and we promptly broke out into a wrestling match to entertain the farmer’s boys.

Farm Life + Stacking Hay

After the hay was stacked in place in the loft Trooper and I set out to inspect every last bale. We’re very paw-ticular about what our special ponies are eating. So we go in search of anything that shouldn’t be in there, sometimes we even find smooshed snakes or other rodents!

Farm Life + Stacking Hay

This time everything checked out a-okay though, aside from us picking up a few cobwebs along the way.

Farm Life + Stacking Hay

That’s ok though, the cobwebs are part of our patented “farm dog” smell. The verdict is still out on which scent is better…..little boy, or farm dog. (but it’s pretty safe to say that anything stinky is the BEST SCENT EVER).

Does your dog like to help with dirty tasks too?

Labor Day Weekend Update

Posted on September 9, 2015 by Ammo

After spending nearly 2 months stuck at home helping mom and dad work on my new kitchen (which I promise I will share the finished project just as soon as the finishing touches are done), I was ready for some excitement. So mom and dad decided we needed a break over labor day weekend. Now most people would probably consider a break parking themselves on the couch all weekend, or soaking in some sun on the beach (which does sound nice), but instead, we do things a little wild around here.

I packed in as much excitement as I could over my 3-day weekend. From meeting the Budweiser Clydesdales in downtown West Chester (and their cool dalmatian sidekick Barley), antique shopping, dining out, stacking hay at the farm, hiking with my pal Shilah the Husky, and soaking in the last rays of summer – I did ALL THE THINGS!

Labor Day Weekend Fun with Ammo the Dachshund

Too bad every weekend is not a 3-day weekend! And also, can you believe that my mom baked cookies and I couldn’t even have any. Seriously? We’re gonna have a talk about that later.

What sort of activities did you pack in over labor day weekend?

Luxury Pet Treats for Everyone + A Giveaway

Posted on September 8, 2015 by Ammo

Disclaimer: This post and giveaway is brought to you by Leela Ryan. All opinions are my own, and I only share products I think you and your dog will love.

Leela Ryan Luxury Dog Treats Review & Giveaway

Recently my new pal Leela Ryan (the cute pup behind the brand) sent me some of her luxury pet treats to try. These organic biscuits are made with all-natural fruits and vegetables and they’re packaged in style so that they look cute on the counter, or in my case the barn!

Leela Ryan Luxury Dog Treats Review & Giveaway

These yummy treats come in three flavors, Banana Pudding, Tartes Aux Pommes (apple pie), and Wild Berry Scones.

Leela Ryan Luxury Dog Treats Review & Giveaway

As Trooper and I took in a big breath of that delicious aroma, we had a thought. The Tartes Aux Pommes (apple pie) treats from Leela Ryan contained the exact same ingredients that our pony friends love too: Organic Oats, Organic Apples, and Cinnamon.

Leela Ryan Luxury Dog Treats Review & Giveaway

Our ponies loved them! And mom loved that she could carry around one set of treats for all of us.

Leela Ryan Luxury Dog Treats Review & Giveaway

These organic, all-natural, 100% made in the USA treats are something all us critters on the farm can look forward to snacking on now.

Leela Ryan Luxury Dog Treats Review & Giveaway

While the Leela Ryan brand is built around luxury, decadence, and beautiful organic treats, I hate to say it……but us boys aren’t exactly “luxurious” when we eat cookies.

Leela Ryan Luxury Dog Treats Review & Giveaway

Leela Ryan is probably covering her eyes in embarrassment looking at these photos of Trooper and I snacking on her yummy cookies. Especially since I have drool on my nose. Sorry Leela Ryan, boys don’t know how to eat treats any other way!

Leela Ryan Luxury Dog Treats Review & Giveaway

Yup, there she is with her dis-approving look. I knew it.

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Apple Picking

Posted on September 4, 2015 by Ammo

There is always one sure sign that fall is just around the corner at my house….

Picking Apples with Adorable Ammo the Dachshund

…apples!

Picking Apples with Adorable Ammo the Dachshund

The fruit tree in my backyard produces some pretty red apples this time of year, and I always look forward to helping mom pick them (before the bugs and birds get to them).

Picking Apples with Adorable Ammo the Dachshund

Nothing says fall like the smell of delicious red apples.

Picking Apples with Adorable Ammo the Dachshund

Well, maybe the taste of delicious red apples!

Picking Apples with Adorable Ammo the Dachshund

I just have to be careful, because there is always critters lurking, trying to steal my apples. From groundhogs, to bunnies, birds and bees…..it’s a jungle out there!

Picking Apples with Adorable Ammo the Dachshund

Don’t worry apple, no man shall be left behind on my watch! I got yo’ back!

Does your dog love the taste of apples too? What do you think I should make with all the apples I picked?

Selective Listening Skills

Posted on September 2, 2015 by Ammo

If you’re owned by a dachshund then you know exactly what the term “selective listening” is. And incase you’re unfamiliar, here’s a fun video of my selective listening skills in action…