November 2015 Monthly Recap

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Ammo

It’s time once again to look back over all the fun adventures I’ve been on over the past month. I love these posts, because it reminds me of how much fun I have with my friends and family, and makes me thankful for all the wonderful things I get to experience!

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And now it’s time for my November adventures…

De-Shedding the Dogs with the Furminator

I kicked things off by helping my pal Trooper loose a whole dog’s worth of fur!

Shipping & Receiving with a Dachshund

I helped mom with the shipping and receiving at the shop.

#BootTheScoot Ammo the Dachshund Tests Glandex, an Anal Gland Supplement

I shared my new secret weapon to help boot the scoot!

NuVet Joint Supplements - Great Tasting Glucosamine your dog will love

I shared a pet supplement was so good tasting it could be used as treats!

New in the Shop! Ammo the Dachshund's 2016 Calendar to benefit the SPCA

I shared my 2016 Calendar…..which if you hurry, there’s still some left in my shop!

Ammo the Dachshund Chases Squirrels up Trees

I chased some squirrels in the park.

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 7 with Ammo the Dachshund

I shared where I’ve been napping the past month.

Create Custom Holiday Gift Wrap Featuring Your Pets!

I unwrapped some custom gift wrap from my friends at Stardust Prints.

Treat Dispensing Toys for Dogs

I rounded up some of my favorite treat dispensing toys.

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 7 with Ammo the Dachshund

I shared a video of some of the daily “mundane” adventures I go on.

Pet Friendly Road Trip // Ammo the Dachshund

I announced my upcoming road trip to the south during Thanksgiving.

A Wireless Camera to Monitor your Pet + A Giveaway

I shared a new wireless camera to monitor your pets….plus a GIVEAWAY that you still have a chance to win!

The Honest Kitchen Bone Broth - a warm treat for your dog

I tried a new warm broth from my friends at the Honest Kitchen.

Happy Thanksgiving from Ammo the Dachshund

I got ready for my Thanksgiving feast.

And that brings up to December! The month of holiday cheer…..and presents, lets not forget the presents! How was your November? What sort of adventures did you go on?

Helping Animal Rescues with #TractorSupply

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Ammo

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

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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A Car Seat Cover to Keep Pet Hair Away + A Giveaway

Posted on December 1, 2015 by Ammo

Disclaimer: this post and giveaway is brought to you by Ruffwear and does contain affiliate links. All opinions are my own, and I only share products I think you and your pet will love.

A Seat Cover from Ruffwear to keep Pet Hair at Bay

My buddy Trooper recently got a new car. As in a sparkly, shiny, glistening new car that muddy paws, pet hair, and dog cookies were not allowed in!

A Seat Cover from Ruffwear to keep Pet Hair at Bay

That is until my friends at Ruffwear sent us one of their new Dirtbag Seat Covers, so us dirty dogs were finally allowed to ride in the new car!

A Seat Cover from Ruffwear to keep Pet Hair at Bay

The Ruffwear Dirtbag™ Seat Cover is a durable, waterproof cover that shields vehicle seats from the remnants of dog adventures.

A Seat Cover from Ruffwear to keep Pet Hair at Bay

It can be installed in a traditional or hammock configuration, and their non-slip fabric keeps your dogs from sliding around during the ride.

A Seat Cover from Ruffwear to keep Pet Hair at Bay

The great thing about the Dirtbag is that it maintains openings for seatbelts. So for dogs like Trooper and I who are always securely seat belted in during drives can still do so.

A Seat Cover from Ruffwear to keep Pet Hair at Bay

During our long road trip last week to South Carolina Trooper and I brought along the Dirtbag Seat Cover, and the humans were super thankful we did because my boy Trooper here is like the shedding king!

A Seat Cover from Ruffwear to keep Pet Hair at Bay

And when one of us (I’m not pointing fingers) rolled in something extra stinky, the Dirtbag kept the new car seats stink free until the cover could be popped into the wash.

A Seat Cover from Ruffwear to keep Pet Hair at Bay

Another cool feature is this handy pocket for storing leashes, bowls, or anything you may need. And when you’re done using the cover it can fold up and be stored inside the built-in zippered pocket.

A Seat Cover from Ruffwear to keep Pet Hair at Bay

Even our pal Cricket the Cat thought the cover looked mighty neat!

A Seat Cover from Ruffwear to keep Pet Hair at Bay

So if you’ve got some four legged passengers you need to protect your seats from, then I highly recommend checking out the Dirtbag seat cover from Ruffwear!

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A Warm Broth Your Dog Will Love

Posted on November 25, 2015 by Ammo

Disclaimer: this post is brought to you by The Honest Kitchen and does contain affiliate links. All opinions are my own, and I only share products I think you and your dog will love.

The Honest Kitchen Bone Broth - a warm treat for your dog

My friends over at The Honest Kitchen recently came out with a warm broth for dogs that’s just the thing to heat up your pup this winter season!

Their Bone Broth can be mixed with warm water to make a nourishing, and irresistibly mouthwatering drink, that’s got a few health-promoting properties, too. It’s like a warm treat for your pet with lots of added health benefits too.

The Honest Kitchen Bone Broth - a warm treat for your dog

The Honest Kitchen Bone Broth is also made with Turmeric. Turmeric has been studied for its antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties and is great for both dogs and cats.

One of my mom’s favorite pet nutrition bloggers, Rodney Habib, has some great information on how Turmeric can be beneficial to your pets. Not only will it help prevent your pet from getting cancer, but it will also aid in the following:

Anti-Inflammatory
Detoxifier
Treatment of epilepsy
Relieves allergies
Prevents the formation of cataracts
Treats depression
Kills parasites
Heals stomach ailments, aids in digestive disorders, and reduces gas and bloating
Fat metabolism and weight management
High in fiber and rich in vitamins and minerals

The Honest Kitchen Bone Broth - a warm treat for your dog

So I don’t know about you, but I’m all for helping to prevent Cancer (among other ailments), and if it tastes as good as The Honest Kitchen’s Bone Broth, then count me in!

The Honest Kitchen Bone Broth - a warm treat for your dog

You can combine 1 tablespoon of Bone Broth with 1 cup of warm water to serve to your pet as a healthy treat.

The Honest Kitchen Bone Broth - a warm treat for your dog

Or you can do what my mom did and pour it onto your pet’s food at mealtime. Mom found that for the amount of food I eat, that half that amount seemed to work fine.

The Honest Kitchen Bone Broth - a warm treat for your dog

Since I had some dry dog food I’m using up, it was great to pour on top to add a special treat to my meals. I’d never say no to warm broth on my food, especially as the weather starts to get chilly here.

The Honest Kitchen Bone Broth - a warm treat for your dog

I’m looking forward to using it to re-hydrate my Honest Kitchen dehydrated raw food (Marvel) as well. It’s going to taste so yummy when I come in from playing in the snow this winter!

The Honest Kitchen Bone Broth - a warm treat for your dog

You can fetch your pet some Bone Broth this season from The Honest Kitchen. I noticed because it’s so popular that it’s currently out of stock, but you can pre-order some on Amazon and they’ll deliver it when it’s back in stock! #tryTHK

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A Wireless Camera to Monitor your Pet + A Giveaway

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Ammo

Disclosure: This post and giveaway is brought to you by Vimtag and does contain affiliate links. All opinions are my own, and I only share products I think you and your dog will love!

A Wireless Camera to Monitor your Pet + A Giveaway

Now if you thought my every move was documented on this blog, I’m about to take it to a whole new level thanks to my new friends over at Vimtag!

Vimtag is the creator of a Wireless Video Monitoring System that you can use to spy on your dog!

A Wireless Camera to Monitor your Pet + A Giveaway

My new little companion here can connect to your ethernet or wifi network and records HD video of anything you would like.

A Wireless Camera to Monitor your Pet + A Giveaway

And I bet you can guess what my mom decided to record with my Vimtag….me! I am the star of this show after all.

So after a simple 4 step setup (mom didn’t even finish reading all the directions before she had it up and running), my Vimtag was ready to record some video.

A Wireless Camera to Monitor your Pet + A Giveaway

From the Vimtag online portal mom can monitor what I’m doing in the other room, as well as have access to a whole slew of other features!

A Wireless Camera to Monitor your Pet + A Giveaway

But the absolute best part (for your mom and dad at least) is that the Vimtag goes mobile with the FREE Vimtag App! From here your video monitoring is totally on the go, with access to a live view of your pet whenever you’re away from them.

From the app you can even tilt and pan the camera, listen in to exactly what you pet is doing, record picture snap shots and video (for viewing later) and even TALK TO YOUR PET!

A Wireless Camera to Monitor your Pet + A Giveaway

You can also set up motion alerts for the camera, so if your pet enters the room (or maybe jumps on the bed if they aren’t supposed to) you can get a notification on your phone. With the addition of a mini sd card you can even set it up to auto-record when the camera detects movement. I guess my days of being sneaky while mom and dad are gone are over!

A Wireless Camera to Monitor your Pet + A Giveaway

So a few weeks ago mom and dad set up the Vimtag camera in the bedroom (where I tend to nap a lot) on a night they were headed out of the house without me.

A Wireless Camera to Monitor your Pet + A Giveaway

Then my parents headed off to a local football game (can you believe they didn’t take me!), but checked on me several times throughout the night with the Vimtag mobile app. Even though it had gotten dark at home, the camera has night vision so they were still able to see what I was up to crystal clear.

Here’s a fun little playback of some of the video mom and dad saved from that evening…

Being that this is the first time ever mom and dad got to see what I did when they were away from home they noticed that I was on high alert to every little sound. So next time they said they’ll leave a TV on for me so some of the outside noise is drowned out. And when I heard them talk to me through the camera for the first time, boy did I cry! I may be a tough dog, but I always miss my mom and dad when they’re away. (P.S. don’t worry, they were only 5 minutes from home when they decided to test out the voice feature)

A Wireless Camera to Monitor your Pet + A Giveaway

My mom and dad thought the Vimtag Wireless Video Monitoring Camera was a great way to give them peace of mind while they were away from me, and with a cost of $99, it’s a great price for adding several to your home – to capture anything you can imagine! (Hopefully they didn’t catch me trying to sneak onto the dining table the other night!) They even work for a whole slew of other things like Nanny Cam, Business Monitoring, Security, Vacation Home Monitoring, and Senior Monitoring.

You can snag your own Vimtag Wireless Video Monitoring Camera from Amazon! They’d make an awesome Christms gift too!

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A Wireless Camera to Monitor your Pet + A Giveaway

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Adventure Awaits Ahead

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Ammo

In a few days I’m heading out on my next big adventure! That’s right, I’ve been planning another fun road trip, just in time for Thanksgiving!

Ruffwear Haul Bag Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

My bags are packed, and this time I’m headed toward Charleston, South Carolina for a week of fun on the beach with my family.

Road Trip with Ammo - Dog Friendly Downtown Charleston, South Carolina

You might remember that I’ve visited Charleston before.…well I’m looking forward to another trip and can’t wait to spend time with my family.

Road Trip with Ammo - Dog Friendly Downtown Charleston, South Carolina

Speaking of family, my best pal Trooper is also coming with me! Yippee!

If you want to make sure you don’t miss a second of the fun, be sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook where I’ll be posting pictures throughout my adventure.
And for any of you South Carolinians, anyone have any great sight seeing spots I should visit? Or tips for dog friendly adventures in Charleston?

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?

Treat Dispensing Toys for Dogs

Posted on November 18, 2015 by Ammo

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

Treat Dispensing Toys for Dogs

When it comes to treat dispensing toys, I have to say, I’ve pretty much tried them all! Toys you have to roll around, toys you have to chew, and toys that are just too frustrating that you can’t get one single treat out of.

I have some that I loathe and some that I love, and now thanks to my friends at Chewy.com I can add another one to the love pile!

Treat Dispensing Toys for Dogs

This here is the Busy Buddy Twist n’ Treat from PetSafe. You add treats to the inside (any size treats will do and you can even use spreadable treats)…

Treat Dispensing Toys for Dogs

..then simply twist them together creating space for your dog to get the treats out. Twist the sides close together for a more challenging game, and keep it wider apart for an easier game.

Treat Dispensing Toys for Dogs

I like mine in the middle, not too hard, but not too easy.

Treat Dispensing Toys for Dogs

Now if you’ll excuse me, I have some treat dispensing to work on!

You can fetch your dog a Busy Buddy Twist n’ Treat from Chewy.com on sale starting at $5.

Does your dog love treat dispensing toys? Do you have any favorites you think I may not have tried? Do tell!

Custom Gift Wrap Featuring Your Pet + A Giveaway

Posted on November 17, 2015 by Ammo

Disclosure: This post and giveaway is brought to you by Stardust Prints. All opinions are my own and I only share products that I think you and your pets will love.

Create Custom Holiday Gift Wrap Featuring Your Pets!

Even though Thanksgiving hasn’t quite arrived yet, we all have the next big holiday on our minds, Christmas!

And as much as you don’t want to admit it, I know you’re all looking forward to one thing…..THE PRESENTS! (well and maybe all the holiday snacks too).

Create Custom Holiday Gift Wrap Featuring Your Pets!

Since I love presents about as much as I love rolling in stink on the farm (and that’s a lot!), I’m so excited to share with you Stardust Prints! They’re an online shop that can help you “Unwrap Imagination” by creating your very own custom gift wrap.

Create Custom Holiday Gift Wrap Featuring Your Pets!

See, if you look a little closer, you’ll notice that cute little dachshund in a Santa hat on my gift wrap is me!! How cool is that?

Create Custom Holiday Gift Wrap Featuring Your Pets!

At Stardust prints you can upload your own photo and have it turned into wrapping paper!

Create Custom Holiday Gift Wrap Featuring Your Pets!

Since Christmas is almost here, and I’ve got lots of goodies to wrap up for all my dog friends, I decided to use a photo of me from last year in my Santa hat. (but you can use any photo, even one that has a distracting background)

Create Custom Holiday Gift Wrap Featuring Your Pets!

Then you can choose a wrapping paper design from Stardust Prints. They have several to choose from, and not just Christmas themed ones either.

Create Custom Holiday Gift Wrap Featuring Your Pets!

I decided to go with the Hot Choc pattern, if only because it had an awesome polar bear on it!

Create Custom Holiday Gift Wrap Featuring Your Pets!

Then the folks at Stardust Prints cuts the star of your photo (that’s me of course) out of it’s background, add it to your wrapping paper design, and mail you a 24 x 72-inch roll, which is enough to wrap 3-5 presents.

Create Custom Holiday Gift Wrap Featuring Your Pets!

When it arrived it was almost too cute to unwrap….but that didn’t really stop me from sinking my teeth in!

Create Custom Holiday Gift Wrap Featuring Your Pets!

Well that is until mom informed me that there would be no unwrapping of gifts until December 25th. Boohoo!

If you’d like to snag some of this super fun customizable gift wrap for all your friends this season, be sure to visit Stardust Prints!

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Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 8

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Ammo

It’s the best day ever! It’s time to share my monthly round-up of all the fabulous places I’ve been sleeping the past 4 weeks in my Oh The Places You Sleep Series.

As it starts to get cooler in Pennsylvania you’ll notice I’m doing a lot more blanket snuggling, and curling up. Before you know it I’ll need to break out my heat lamp to keep warm during my napping sessions!

Enjoy Vol. 8 of my Oh the Places You Sleep Series!

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 7 with Ammo the Dachshund