A Day at the Beach

Posted on August 21, 2014 by Ammo

Summer is quickly coming to an end (how sad) so I knew I had to squeeze in a fun adventure to one of my favorite places before it was over. So over the weekend I hopped in the car and drove 2 hours to the Delaware State Park Beaches for a day of fun in the sand!

A Day at the Beach // Ammo the Dachshund

The cool thing about this area is that they have specific beaches that are pet friendly all year round any time of the day. Most of the pet friendly beaches were also open to fishing vehicles as well.

A Day at the Beach // Ammo the Dachshund

As soon as I hit the sand I went into frantic running mode. Something about that warm sand between my toes just makes me want to run around like crazy!

A Day at the Beach // Ammo the Dachshund

After I had enough time to get my crazies out, mom brought out a special surprise for me!

A Day at the Beach // Ammo the Dachshund

My August Barkbox! Which arrived in the mail just in time for my trip!

A Day at the Beach // Ammo the Dachshund

What happened next was pretty inevitable – as I couldn’t wait to tear inside to see what fun goodies were shipped to my door this month.

A Day at the Beach // Ammo the Dachshund

My ability to quickly destroy the box my goodies come in every month is an art I have been perfecting. Did you that Barkbox also offers special allergy boxes (to dogs that have sensitivities to certain foods) as well as the tough chewer boxes. All you have to do is e-mail support@barkbox.com to get your pup signed up for a specialty box.

A Day at the Beach // Ammo the Dachshund

So I bet you’re wondering what was inside my Barkbox!

A Day at the Beach // Ammo the Dachshund

Well I was thrilled to see that this month’s theme was all about setting sail on the high seas – how appropriate for my day at the beach!

A Day at the Beach // Ammo the Dachshund

Here’s a few of the goodies I received, I’ve already devoured the entire package of Lobster Roll cookies (they were delish) – they were perfect for snacking on at the beach.

A Day at the Beach // Ammo the Dachshund

After opening up my Barkbox I had some fun in the sand with my new Lobster toy. With a tough outer fabric and the ability to float mom had no problem letting me get him nice and sandy since she knew we could rinse him off in the water.

A Day at the Beach // Ammo the Dachshund

Playing with my Barkbox wasn’t the only thing I did on my beach day adventure, I also did a little sun bathing…..and basically getting as sandy as I possibly could!

A Day at the Beach // Ammo the Dachshund

I also dug a HUGE hole, but alas didn’t find any fun critters to hunt under there.

I even broke out my beach ball for a game of fetch (well until I popped it!)

A Day at the Beach // Ammo the Dachshund

And just when I thought I couldn’t possibly get any sandier, dad helped to bury me in the sand!

A Day at the Beach // Ammo the Dachshund

Later in the day while I was practicing my bay watch run, I noticed that I had a new beach neighbor.

A Day at the Beach // Ammo the Dachshund

Her name was Lola and she had the most gorgeous beach babe smile. This sweet rescue dachshund came to bask in the sun all the way from Massachusetts!

A Day at the Beach // Ammo the Dachshund

Lola really knew how to work it, and had the beach babe hair toss totally down.

A Day at the Beach // Ammo the Dachshund

Well sorta.

A Day at the Beach // Ammo the Dachshund

After all my exciting beach day adventures I was pretty pooped (in a good way).

A Day at the Beach // Ammo the Dachshund

As we packed up to head home, dad pulled out one of my other Barkbox goodies, this Muddy Buddy Dog Mop.

A Day at the Beach // Ammo the Dachshund

After all my fun in the sand I knew what that meant, I was just thankful my new mop thwarted a dip in the ocean for me (it was a bit too cold!)

A Day at the Beach // Ammo the Dachshund

Beach days are the best, and hopefully it won’t be too much longer before I’m back digging my paws in sand again.

A Day at the Beach // Ammo the Dachshund

And if you’re looking to fetch your dog some fun Barkbox goodies just like mine, you can use code AMMO5 to save 10% off your subscription!

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

Adventures in Home Improvement

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Ammo

Adventures in Home Improvement // Ammo the Dachshund

Over the weekend I took a trip with my family to my favorite dog friendly home improvement store.

Adventures in Home Improvement // Ammo the Dachshund

As with many trips to the home improvement store, I wouldn’t exactly call it thrilling.

Adventures in Home Improvement // Ammo the Dachshund

Shopping for all the things necessary for a future kitchen remodel at my house is enough to bore a dog to sleep (as if my big yawn wasn’t clue enough).

Adventures in Home Improvement // Ammo the Dachshund

Eventually I convinced mom and dad that if they let me out of the cart our trip would be much easier – since I’m great at sniffing out deals!

Adventures in Home Improvement // Ammo the Dachshund

Little did I know that once out of the cart mom would make me practice my sit/stays and healing. I guess a working dog’s work is never done!

Adventures in Home Improvement // Ammo the Dachshund

Eventually we made our way over to the kitchen appliances and I was ecstatic to see that the new trend in fridges were easy to reach and easy to open – perfect for little dogs with short little legs!

Adventures in Home Improvement // Ammo the Dachshund

Despite my desperate pleas that we must upgrade our fridge to one of these, mom and dad said I have to save a lot more pennies before we can afford to buy one of them. Darn! Just when I had figured out where I plan to store all my hot dogs. At least a dog can dream.

Adventures in Home Improvement // Ammo the Dachshund

What we did come home with was a new dishwasher (on account of mine has been leaking all over the floor….and mom and dad got tired of chasing me around the house after the towels that were supposed to be keeping the floor dry….hehe).

Although honestly I don’t see the point, considering I’m the absolute best dishwasher they are ever going to find!

Does your dog think he’s an expert dishwasher too?

Friday Fetch: Pool Floats for Dogs

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Ammo

During the summer months I love lounging around the pool. So I decided to round up some great pool floats for dogs, so your pup can enjoy a relaxing day at the pool too!

Friday Fetch: Pool Floats for Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

Swim Ways Pool Float

Friday Fetch: Pool Floats for Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

Pet Kai Float

Friday Fetch: Pool Floats for Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

Pottery Barn Dog Pool Float

Which pool float do you think your dog would enjoy the most?

Disclosure: I do not own any of these products, just simply wanted to share my latest finds!

When Dogs Go Stand Up Paddleboarding

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Ammo

Stand Up Paddleboarding with your dog // Ammo the Dachshund

I’m no stranger to the lake, and one of my favorite warm-weather activities is to go Stand Up Paddleboarding (aka SUP) with my mom and dad. So over the weekend we hit up our favorite lake and boat rental – Marsh Creek Lake.

Stand Up Paddleboarding with your dog // Ammo the Dachshund

I enjoy the paddleboard more than any of the other rentals (kayak, motorized rowboat, sailboat) because the paddleboard puts me the closest to the water – and I do in fact enjoy swimming when the water is just the right temperature.

Stand Up Paddleboarding with your dog // Ammo the Dachshund

Most of the time I end up taking a dive into the water when mom and dad drift too far apart. I think I channel my inner herding dog (thanks to my pal Trooper) and I worry a bit when my “pack” gets too far apart. So I’ll dive into the water and swim to dad to make sure he’s still ok.

Stand Up Paddleboarding with your dog // Ammo the Dachshund

When we finally get further out on the lake it’s enjoyable just to lay around on the paddleboards and soak in the sun. After all summer is almost here – and I gotta work on my tan!

Stand Up Paddleboarding with your dog // Ammo the Dachshund

As much as attention as I tend to draw on the lake – you would think that it’s pretty rare to see dogs out on the water.

Stand Up Paddleboarding with your dog // Ammo the Dachshund

But in actuality I tend to see quite a few dogs when I head out, like this pup Kahula, who’s owner has an awesome go-pro setup on their board and posts amazing instagram photos of their paddleboarding adventures.

So if you’re looking for a fun summertime activity to enjoy with your dog I highly recommend paddleboarding. You can check with your local boat rental to see if they allow dogs on their rentals (as I’ve found most do) and even if the paddle board isn’t for you there are lots of other rentable water vessels! Just make sure your pup wear’s it’s life vest! Mine is from my friends at Kurgo.

The Dog Friendly Shake Shack

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Ammo

On a recent excursion I found myself at the King of Prussia Mall, right around dinner time I might add. Not one to pass up an opportunity to dine out with my family, I decided to try out one of the local dog friendly restaurants.

The Shake Shack is located just outside the mall, and has establishments in other states as well. I had heard rumors that they had a dog menu, so I couldn’t wait to try it out!

I waited patiently outside under our table while mom and dad went inside to check out the menu.

There was in fact a whole section of the menu dedicated to us furry four-legged patrons!

In collaboration with one of my favorite bakeries, Bocce’s Bakery, the Shake Shack offered up some tasty biscuits and frozen treats.

But alas, they were all sold out of both when mom and dad finally made it up to the counter to order!

There was no shortage of human food though and while my parents chowed down on hot dogs, burgers, fries and shakes, I was left staring at the table like this….

Don’t worry, when you look this cute you get your fair share of burgers and fries too!

I’ll just have to hit up the Shake Shack again soon to try out their doggie menu. What’s your dog’s favorite dog friendly restaurant? Share your favorites around the country in the comments below!

Meatballs in My Belly

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Ammo

Meatballs in my Belly // Ammo the Dachshund

Over the weekend my mom and dad decided to make some homemade hamburgers – in preparation for some home barbecuing fun this summer. I was a little worried I was going to be left out of the burger fun, when mom pulled out something just for me.

Meatballs in my Belly // Ammo the Dachshund

Mom said she was going to make me some mutt meatballs! This fun Treat Mix was included in one of my past Barkbox’s, and all that was needed to make them was a 1 pound package of ground meat, one egg, and the mutt meatballs mix.

Meatballs in my Belly // Ammo the Dachshund

First mom stirred all the ingredients into a bowl.

Meatballs in my Belly // Ammo the Dachshund

Then she laid them out on a tray to bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Meatballs in my Belly // Ammo the Dachshund

The 30 minutes wait was the hardest part about the whole process.

Meatballs in my Belly // Ammo the Dachshund

Finally they popped out of the oven all golden brown!

Meatballs in my Belly // Ammo the Dachshund

I could smell those yummy meatballs a mile away!

Meatballs in my Belly // Ammo the Dachshund

Ammo taste test approved!

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A Car Travel Bed to Keep your Dog Safe

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Ammo

Disclaimer: This product review is NOT SPONSORED by anyone, but does contain affiliate links.

Since I was just a wee pup I have been traveling in the car in style in my booster seat(which also included a seatbelt).

ammo car seat

dachshund carseat

I’ve spent many a car trip in my booster seat over the years.

Ammo the Dachshund // Road Trip to Asheville, North Carolina

In fact I enjoy looking out the window from my seat so much that over the years I had flattened down the edge of it. Comfortable, yes, but safe? Mom begged to differ on that.

Travel Bed that's Safe for your dog in the Car // Ammo the Dachshund

Which is why for my mom’s Birthday a few weeks ago I got this brand new K&H Bucket Booster Seat.

Travel Bed that's Safe for your dog in the Car // Ammo the Dachshund

In fact, my family loves me so much that I ended up with two of them! Yes, due to a little mix-up I got both the large K&H Booster Seat and the small.

Travel Bed that's Safe for your dog in the Car // Ammo the Dachshund

I debated for a while which one to keep. The only difference between the two beds was that the large was about 4″ wider.

Travel Bed that's Safe for your dog in the Car // Ammo the Dachshund

Now even though the larger bed would of given me more room, my current booster seat was the exact same size as the small – so I was already pretty comfortable napping in it. In the end mom decided we should keep the small because it fit a little better in our car. The large would of made it difficult for my mom to put down the other seats in our car without removing the bed first, so since we transport a lot of large items it made more sense to keep the small one.

Travel Bed that's Safe for your dog in the Car // Ammo the Dachshund

Installing my new seat in the car was as easy as threading the seatbelt through the base.

Travel Bed that's Safe for your dog in the Car // Ammo the Dachshund

Underneath the included cushion you can thread your seatbelt through a heavy duty d-ring which comes with 2 seat belts for your dog (or dogs).

Travel Bed that's Safe for your dog in the Car // Ammo the Dachshund

And one of my absolute favorite features of my new bed is the ability to add a heated pad! If you purchase this heat pad you can insert it into the cushion and thread the cord through the front of the bed.

Travel Bed that's Safe for your dog in the Car // Ammo the Dachshund

And it comes with a cord to plug it into your car. I’ve been using mine all the time and it gets nice and warm but not too hot that I wouldn’t want to lay in the bed for a couple hours (especially when I get a little chilly on the farm).

Travel Bed that's Safe for your dog in the Car // Ammo the Dachshund

One of the things I did miss about my old bed was how soft the edges are and they were at the perfect height to rest my head on and look out the window. My new bed has rigged sides, but mom said perhaps she’ll make me a pillow to use with it. We also added a towel underneath the seat cushion to raise it up some so I can still rest my head on the arms and look out the window.

Travel Bed that's Safe for your dog in the Car // Ammo the Dachshund

As you can see it didn’t take me long to adjust to my new ride.

So if you’re looking for a great pet bed for the car I highly recommend the K&H Booster Seat. I’m looking forward to many years of adventures with mine!

*I was not paid or compensated to write this review. K&H doesn’t even know who I am, I just wanted to share how I’m loving my new car seat after many of you have requested more details!

*links in this post contain links to my amazon affiliate shop.

Pennsylvania Roadtrip with Ammo the Dachshund

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Ammo

As many of you may already know (via Instagram and Facebook) I packed up and headed out on a little road trip this past weekend in celebration of my mom’s Birthday!

Just a little weekend getaway, we didn’t travel far (staying in my home state of Pennsylvania), but boy did we pack in as much as we could!

Pennsylvania Roadtrip with Ammo the Dachshund

My first stop was a cute little flea market in Kutztown, PA. You might recall I’ve been here before, and while it’s usually much bigger in the warmer months it was still fun to browse around at.

Pennsylvania Roadtrip with Ammo the Dachshund

I even had my eyes on this electric face off hockey game – which unfortunately mom and dad wouldn’t let me bring home since I already have way too many toys!

Pennsylvania Roadtrip with Ammo the Dachshund

Next stop was the Kutztown University Bookstore (since mom and dad went to school there). I waited in the car while mom and dad shopped, and I’m still a little bit peeved they didn’t bring me back one of these fun KU dog jackets.

Pennsylvania Roadtrip with Ammo the Dachshund

After spending some time in Kutztown, we headed up towards the mountains and stopped in at Centralia. For those of you that don’t know Centralia is the site of an underground mining fire that started in 1962. The now long since abandoned town still continues to burn underground, and remnants of the broken highway and burning can still be seen today.

Pennsylvania Roadtrip with Ammo the Dachshund

Unfortunately most of the area was still pretty snow covered, so it took me a bit of hiking to find some remnants of the fire destruction.

Pennsylvania Roadtrip with Ammo the Dachshund

Most of the old highway has been vandalized over the years – but it’s still an interesting site to see.

Pennsylvania Roadtrip with Ammo the Dachshund

I’m pretty sure my middle name should be explorer, because it’s one of my favorite things to do!

Pennsylvania Roadtrip with Ammo the Dachshund

After my visit to Centralia we headed further North to my accommodations for the night in Dushore, Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania Roadtrip with Ammo the Dachshund

The Endless Mountains Motel was full of log cabin charm – and I even had my very own fireplace! Looks like I wouldn’t be needing all the jackets I packed after all!

Pennsylvania Roadtrip with Ammo the Dachshund

The next morning I kissed my new bear friend from Dushore goodbye and headed off to the Ricketts Glen State Park for some hiking!

Pennsylvania Roadtrip with Ammo the Dachshund

While most of the hiking trails at Ricketts Glen were closed due to the snow and ice, that didn’t stop me from finding some safe trails to spend the day exploring.

Pennsylvania Roadtrip with Ammo the Dachshund

Don’t worry the conditions weren’t quite as extreme as this photo may make it seem (it was a posed photo), and most of the trails we hiked were pretty flat.

Pennsylvania Roadtrip with Ammo the Dachshund

After sufficiently wearing myself out with several hours of hiking I was ready to make my way back home.

Pennsylvania Roadtrip with Ammo the Dachshund

But before we pulled into my driveway mom and dad made one last stop at Cabelas – the super store for all outdoor adventure activities. And not to be forgotten, the mecca of all hunting dog toys! Which seriously, am I not a hunting dog…..where was my shopping bag full of toys?

Pennsylvania Roadtrip with Ammo the Dachshund

And to make things worse, mom and dad even got to see one of these furry fellows up close and personal in the Cabelas wilderness display.

Pennsylvania Roadtrip with Ammo the Dachshund

After we all got home I had fun reminiscing with my family about all the fun we had had (despite this being the best photo we took of the three of us!) and I can’t wait to go on a weekend road trip again!

Have you taken your dog on any fun road trips recently?

P.S. I’ve been nominated as Best Pet Blog of 2014! And if you have a second and don’t mind voting for me I’d be forever grateful! You can vote once per email! Just click this link and then scroll down to the Best Pet Blog section, check off the grey circle under Ammothedachshund.com, and scroll to the bottom to enter your email. Thanks for voting!

Furlocity Review & Giveaway

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Ammo

Disclaimer: This product review & giveaway is sponsored by Furlocity.

Truth be told I’ve never spent the night at a kennel or boarding facility, and honestly I hope to never have to be apart from my family! But I do know that sometimes this just isn’t possible and I’d like to think that should it come to that I’d be staying in one of the fanciest facilities for dogs! Finding those top notch places just got a little bit easier with Furlocity!

My Bags are Packed // Ammo the Dachshund

Furlocity is a first-of its-kind online marketplace for the pet accommodations and veterinary services industry. Pet parents can now simply visit Furlocity’s website to search, compare and instantly book their favorite trusted pet care facility all in one sitting. Furlocity isn’t only about pet boarding though, they also have a platform to help pet parents easily find and connect with pet care services and accommodations.

In just three easy steps, pet parents can visit Furlocity’s website, compare several of its pre-screened listed pet care facilities and book a stay based on their needs. Through Furlocity, pet parents can even create free pet profiles and upload vaccination/medical records to save time and streamline the check-in process, and also earn rewards towards free or discounted nights each time they book a stay.

Furlocity Review and Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Right now their selection of cities in small, but they continue to expand the areas covered.

Pet boarding, veterinarians, and even pet-friendly hotels can all easily be searched for through their website. Each business includes a write-up, photographs, and the best part – reviews by real people. You can even book hotel rooms and stays for your pet at a boarding facility right from the Furlocity website.

So next time you’re looking for pet accommodations make sure you checkout Furlocity! You may even end up in a swanky pet friendly hotel like me!

ammo the dachshund breakfast in bed at the hotel

And now for the best part….

Furlocity Review and Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

ONE Lucky WINNER will WIN a One-Night Stay in any pet boarding facility on Furlocity

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 2/11/14 12AM EST. Boarding facility must be within the USA. Open to readers world-wide. Winners must claim their prizes within 48 hours of being notified or prize will be forfeited. Good luck!

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Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Furlocity, but all opinions are entirely my own.

My Bags are Packed

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Ammo

My Bags are Packed // Ammo the Dachshund

Last year for Thanksgiving I headed south to North Carolina to visit family. My road trip was so much fun that I’ve decided it was time for another adventure this Thanksgiving. So today I’m on my way (with Trooper too) to Charleston, South Carolina for a couple of days of fun with my family!

Higbee Beach - Dog Friendly Beaches in Cape May via Ammo the Dachshund

I’m sure my days will be filled with lots of adventure, I’m especially looking forward to playing on the beach with Trooper! Don’t worry, when I return I’ll be sure to fill you in on all the fun I’ve had, but in the meantime I’ll be sure to post pictures of my road trip on Facebook and Instagram as I travel.

And if anyone knows any fun dog-friendly adventures in and around the Charleston, South Carolina area post them in the comments section!

Build your own DIY Pet First Aid Kit with Ammo the Dachshund

I’ve meticulously packed my bag with everything I might need for my trip. You can check out what I typically pack for a road-trip, and I always make sure to store the phone numbers for emergency vets in mom’s phone as well as bringing along my DIY Pet First Aid Kit.

I was also super excited when just in time for my trip my November Barkbox showed up at my door.

November Barkbox // Ammo the Dachshund