February 2017 Monthly Recap

Posted on March 1, 2017 by Ammo

This February was amazing, mostly because I had so many warm Spring-like days! So crazy! And I also had a lot of fun adventures, so that too.

Before we get to my adventures 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!

And now it’s time for my February adventures…

I finally got to play Dress-up with my sister, and it was everything I thought it’d be!

I shared just how much activity I’m actually getting on a daily basis.

I shared a Valentine’s Day Gift Guide for Dogs.

I celebrated the fact that my sister is now 1/2 a year old.

I shared my own rendition of a classic kids song.

I popped some tags at the thrift store.

I wrote an ode to my mailman.

I shared my spring to-do list.

I invited everyone in to tour my sister’s castle.

And so begins my March! I’m looking forward to a warm (and super early) Spring, how about you?

New Vegetable Garden

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Ammo

Ammo the Dachshund's Vegetable Garden

Every year I like to plant a vegetable garden. After last year’s winter my usual veggie spot was looking a bit sad. Nothing a little gardening re-model couldn’t fix though!

Ammo the Dachshund's Vegetable Garden

My handy Dad got to work right away with a new plan so mom and I don’t have to pull weeds anymore…woohoo! Mom of course had to sit this one out, since apparently heavy lifting is frowned upon when you’re growing a baby.

Ammo the Dachshund's Vegetable Garden

Eventually (thanks to dad’s hard work) my new garden boxes started to take shape and it was time to get the dirt! (my favorite part)

Ammo the Dachshund's Vegetable Garden

I tagged along to help mom and dad pick up garden soil so my plants could grow big and strong.

Ammo the Dachshund's Vegetable Garden

While dad shoveled all the dirt into the garden boxes I stood guard to make sure no critters got in the way of our hard work. It’s pretty much a full time job.

Ammo the Dachshund's Vegetable Garden

The soil went in and I could hardly wait to get my plants into the ground. I’ve been saving bits of kibble all year to plant my kibble tree!

Ammo the Dachshund's Vegetable Garden

With soil in the boxes the garden was looking mostly finished….now it was time to plant!

Ammo the Dachshund's Vegetable Garden

After mom picked up some plant starts at the store I helped put everything into the boxes. Now all we have to do is wait for them to grow big and strong, and keep the critters from eating them! Don’t worry though, I know just the dog for the job!

Does your dog involve themselves in your home projects like I do?

End of Summer Harvests + Limited Ingredient Diets for Dogs

Posted on August 27, 2015 by Ammo

Disclaimer: this post is brought to you by the honest kitchen. All opinions are my own, and I only share products I think you and your dogs will love.

While Trooper and I may look hot in this picture, the truth is the warm summer weather will be leaving us soon. With it we’ll have to say goodbye to our lush veggie gardens and the summertime harvests that have been so abundant this year.

Eating healthy, fresh ingredients isn’t just important for the humans, it’s important for us dogs too. While mom can’t grow everything Trooper and I need to maintain a healthy diet, I want to share with you the newest addition to my healthy diet that’s available all year round!

My friends at the Honest Kitchen are makers of all natural, human grade dehydrated dog and cat food. Their foods are produced in the USA from non-GMO produce and hormone-free meats.

One of the newest addition to their healthy food line is called BRAVE. This limited ingredient diet contains only six ingredients: MSC certified pollock, organic coconut, chickpea, celery, pumpkin, spinach, plus vitamins and minerals – which is perfect for dogs that may have allergies, or prefer a more simplified food.

Brave had a great fishy smell, which I picked up even before mom opened the shipping box it came in! And all you have to do is add water to this food to get it to puff up to a full (and filling) meal. I look forward to scarfing it down at mealtime.

While neither Trooper nor I have any food related allergies, we can certainly appreciate a simplified diet with only the healthiest of ingredients.

Just like all the yummy home grown veggies in mom’s garden!

There’s lots I want to share with you about how I’ve added dehydrated food from the Honest Kitchen into my rotational diet – so to find out even more you’ll just have to stop by my blog on Tuesday next week – as a bonus I’ve got some great products from the Honest Kitchen to giveaway too!

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When Your Dog Helps With Gardening

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Ammo

I have a secret to tell you about my parents. Something that not everyone knows……they have GREEN THUMBS!

Gardening with Ammo the Dachshund

And apparently not the good kind of green thumbs…because they’re experts at growing weeds! Yes, it’s true. My landscaping at home was looking a little sad. But don’t worry, this year I whipped my parents into shape and helped them add a little curb appeal to our home.

Gardening with Ammo the Dachshund

It was no easy task though, and took a lot of effort on my part – including trips to Lowes.

Gardening with Ammo the Dachshund

Many, many trips to Lowes!

Gardening with Ammo the Dachshund

And trips to Terrain for inspiration.

Gardening with Ammo the Dachshund

Trips to the garden center for plants.

Gardening with Ammo the Dachshund

And then the hard work really began. In case you’re wondering, yes I did actually work…

But after all that hard work, my yard was looking a bit more presentable.

Gardening with Ammo the Dachshund

So presentable in fact that I’m sure all the neighbor dogs are just lined up waiting to “mark it”.

Gardening with Ammo the Dachshund

I’ve got my eye on you neighbor dogs! I’ve got my E..Y..E.. on you.

Does your dog help with the gardening too?

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!

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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!

Summer Harvest

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Ammo

This is the apple tree that lives in my yard.

These are the apples that it grows for me.

This is the peach tree that lives in my yard.

These are the peaches that it grows for me.

These are my green peppers.

These are my tomatoes.

These are my cucumbers.

ammo's cucumbers

This is what the ground hog did to my cucumbers.

In my defense I was stuck behind my fence…or I WOULD have stopped him.

ammo the dachshund

See, not my fault.

ammo the dachshund chewing on stick

So, you might be wondering – with all of these great fruits & veggies in my yard – why I’m chewing on a stick? Well, it’s because fruits & veggies are YUCK! That’s why.

Little Helper

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Ammo

Last Sunday Dad put up gutters on the shed in the back yard. Mom says it’s so we can collect rain for the rain barrel she got for Christmas – and then we can water the magic horse poop and get some good eats this summer!

That’s great and all – but if it’s soooooo important to put the gutters up, then why did I get stuck behind the fence while everybody else helped?

At first I thought it was a punishment. But then I remembered I hadn’t chewed anything bad in AT LEAST a week, so it couldn’t be because of that.

Then I thought maybe it was because I was too short. But I showed mom that I could stretch really long, so it definitely couldn’t have been that.

It could of been because I didn’t have any rubber boots like mom, but she knows that getting my feet wet doesn’t bother me at all!

I thought perhaps if I showed mom how excited I would be if she let me help then I could get out from behind the fence, but jumping up and down did nothing.