Friday Fetch: Dog Bowties & Purses

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Ammo

I’ve been a big fan of Silly Buddy Bowties for a long time now. In fact the first bowtie I ever owned came from Silly Buddy. So when I recently saw that they partnered with Jenny N. Design to make a line of matching purses I knew my mom would be lusting after one for Dog Mom’s Day.

Friday Fetch: Dog Bowties & Purses // Jenny N. + Silly Buddy // Ammo the Dachshund

I love that these bags also double as a fanny pack – perfect for walking your dog!

Read the full story about their collaboration and check out the entire line at Jenny N. Plus the great part is that with any purchase 5% will be donated to the Western Pa Humane Society.

Disclosure: This is not a sponsored post, nor do I own any of these Jenny N. Designs. Just simply wanted to share my latest find!

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?

Marsh Creek Mother’s Day

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Ammo

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

Sunday was Mother’s Day, so Trooper and I packed up our moms (and our ponies) and headed to the Marsh Creek State Park so that everyone could have a fun day.

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

While our mom’s went on an afternoon ride with the ponies Trooper and I went frolicking through the grass.

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

As if the look on my face doesn’t give it away already, I’m absolutely in love with frolicking!

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

After our moms returned, Trooper and I hit the lake for a little dip.

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

The water was a bit too chilly for my liking, so I sent Trooper out to retrieve all of the items floating in the lake instead.

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

Thanks to me (and I guess Trooper), the lake is now stick free! Thank goodness!

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

As you can imagine our moms were pretty tired out after an eventful day, so I faked napping so that my mom could rest too. I’m sweet like that.

How was your mother’s day?

Mom’s Day

Posted on May 11, 2014 by Ammo

mom and ammo

I just wanted to pop in and wish everyone a Happy Mom’s Day! To all those special mom’s out there (of 4-legged and 2-legged alike), we appreciate all that you do.

Filming for the Painting Pony DVD 2012 - Trooper & Ammo

It just wouldn’t be the same without you!

xoxo, Ammo

May 2013 Monthly Recap and Sponsor Shoutout!

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Ammo

It’s time to take a look back over the past month at all the exciting things I’ve done! So just incase you missed it, here are some of my highlights from May!

Product Review: Orijen Freeze-Dried Pet Treats from Chewy.com // Ammo the Dachshund

I got to test out some of Orijen’s Freeze-Dried Treats from Chewy.com – they were yummy! Product Review: Orijen Freeze-Dried Treats from Chewy.com

Billy Wolf Giveaway and Sale // Ammo the Dachshund

I hosted a Giveaway with my friends at Billy Wolf. Billy Wolf Giveaway & Sale

Got Gold Fishes // Ammo the Dachshund

I went for a run on the farm. Got Gold Fishes

Paintings by Ammo the Dachshund // Shop Online

I showed off some of my most recent paintings. Paintings by Ammo the Dachshund

A Day of Sticks // Ammo the Dachshund

I helped mom and dad clean up sticks in my backyard that were left from the hurricane. A Day of Sticks

Kyley and Ammo the Dachshund // Dog Mom

I wished all the dog moms (and two legged moms) a Happy Mother’s Day. Happy Mother’s Day to the Dog Moms

A Dachshund's Art Gallery // Ammo the Dachshund

I showed off some of the art that I’ve collected around my home. A Dachshund’s Art Gallery

Barn Hunt with Ammo the Dachshund

I went on a barn hunt with my gal pal Liebe. I Went on a Barn Hunt

Nose Art by Ammo the Dachshund

I made some beautiful artwork on mom’s windows. Nose Art

Dining at 4 Dogs Tavern with a Dog // Ammo the Dachshund

I went out to eat at the Four Dogs Tavern. Tonight We Dine

Rodeo in Amish Country // Ammo the Dachshund

I got to check out a local Rodeo. Rodeo in Amish Country

Pickle Pocket - Treat Dispenser for Dogs - Review // Ammo the Dachshund

I showed everyone my new toy. My Pickle Pocket – Treat Dispenser for Dogs

Trooper as a Puppy // Ammo the Dachshund

I wished my best friend Trooper a Happy Birthday. Happy 6th Birthday Trooper

Ammo the Dachshund // 4th of July // USA

I remembered the soldiers on Memorial Day. Memorial Day Remembrances

Ammo and Shilah // Ammo the Dachshund

I got to hang out with my pal Shilah the Husky. Baseball, Huskies, and First Aid Kits

Stink Happens // Dirty Dog // Ammo the Dachshund

I rolled in the most awful thing ever and it was glorious! Stink Happens

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I went on a Barn Hunt

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Ammo

Barn Hunt with Ammo the Dachshund

On Mother’s Day I got to go on a very special adventure with my mom (dad came too). We packed up the car and headed south to New Jersey for a Barn Hunt Practice!

Barn Hunts were created to honor the traditional role of “ratcatchers” in ridding barns and properties of vermin. Barn Hunts are open to any dog, of (almost) any size, type or breed. In a Barn Hunt competition you can earn titles and placements at various levels and degrees of difficulty.

Barn Hunt with Ammo the Dachshund

At this Barn Hunt I met up with my Philadelphian gal pal Liebe, and we were both pretty excited to hunt for some rats! (Especially Liebe who is a city dog – and doesn’t get as many chances as me to hunt for vermin)

Barn Hunt with Ammo the Dachshund

At a Barn Hunt you are required to go through straw bale tunnels and climb over several bales to earn a qualifying mark – all while in pursuit of a rat.

Barn Hunt with Ammo the Dachshund

In the lower levels you are then met with various tubes, some of which contain rat bedding and one that contains an actual rat. Your goal as rat hunter extraordinare is to locate the rat and alert your mom or dad that you have found the correct tube containing it. Once found your mom/dad is responsible for telling the judge you have found the rat – in which case the time will stop (as long as you have completed the necessary requirements of completing tunnels and climbing straw bales too).

Barn Hunt with Ammo the Dachshund

As the day progressed I got better and better at finding my rats. I even began digging at the tubes and making lots of noise once I found the tubes that contained a rat.

Barn Hunt with Ammo the Dachshund

Mom said in the higher level classes I would even have to find multiple rats in one run – making sure to find them fast enough to not run over the time limit, many of which that are hidden under straw and in crevices. Sounds like a blast!

Barn Hunt with Ammo the Dachshund

Liebe (who is just over a year old) even had fun locating the rats and as she gets older I’m sure she’s going to be one ferocious rat hunter just like me!

Barn Hunt with Ammo the Dachshund

I had so much fun looking for my rats, that sitting on the sidelines while the other dogs had a turn was so hard!

Barn Hunt with Ammo the Dachshund

I can’t wait to return again and actually compete in this fun new sport – it’s totally my kind of competition!

You can learn more about the rules of Barn Hunt and find competitions and practices local to you HERE.

Happy Mother’s Day to the Dog Moms

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Ammo

Kyley and Ammo the Dachshund // Dog Mom

Today is Mother’s Day, and I just wanted to pop in to say Happy Mother’s Day to all the Mom’s out there! Whether you’re a mom to a four-legged kid or a two-legged kid (or both), I wanted to tell you that you are great!

Ammo the Dachshund Super Hero and his Super Hero Pony

You mom’s are the real super heroes of the World, and without you we’d all be lost!

Ammo the Dachshund // Nursing Home Visit

So I’m sending some happy tail wags to all of the mom’s today, even those who are no longer with us. Know that you will always hold a special place in our hearts and we love you more every day!

Trooper Waving // Ammo the Dachshund

Thanks from the bottom of my heart for all that you do. xoxo,

Friday Fetch: Gifts for Doggie Mom’s

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Ammo

Mother’s Day is just around the corner and since I’m my Mom’s only “fur child” I thought I’d round up some ideas that would be fit for any Doggie Mom! (Just don’t show this to my mom!)

mothers day gifts for dog moms