Betsy Farms & Minities Review & Giveaway

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Ammo

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post, but all opinions are my own.

Betsy Farms and Minties Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Trooper and I are pretty hard working farm dogs, and when we’re busy with farm chores we can work up quite the appetite. So we were thrilled when we got the chance to test out some of Betsy Farms’ Chicken Jerky Chews and Minties’ Dental Chews.

Betsy Farms and Minties Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Betsy Farms‘ Chicken Jerky chews are made in the USA and do not include artificial preservatives, colors, or flavors while Minties Dental Chews are also made in the USA and free of wheat, gluten, soy, corn, artificial flavors and animal by-products.

Betsy Farms and Minties Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

So after running around on the farm all day Trooper and I couldn’t wait to test out our new chews.

Betsy Farms and Minties Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

The Betsy Farms Chicken Jerky smelled delicious and was the perfect size to break into smaller bite sized pieces, because even farm dogs have to watch their weight.

Betsy Farms and Minties Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I’m pretty sure the looks on mine and Trooper’s faces are enough to tell you how much we loved them!

Betsy Farms and Minties Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Now you may notice that Trooper and I have some nice pearly white smiles, and we’d definitely like to keep it that way!

Betsy Farms and Minties Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

My mom is always on the lookout for healthy treats to help keep my choppers looking this clean, because we all know that farm dogs don’t always have time to brush their teeth!

Betsy Farms and Minties Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

These Minties Chews seemed to fit the bill containing five natural ingredients that work in your dog’s mouth and stomach to promote fresh breath and reduce unpleasant odors:

Mint promotes minty fresh breath.
Parsley contains enzymes that help break down odor-causing particles in the stomach.
Dill helps inhibit bacterial growth and helps prevent early stages of gingivitis.
Fennel helps control bacteria and is a natural breath freshener.
Chlorophyll from alfalfa balances acid levels in the stomach and helps deodorize your dog’s body.

Betsy Farms and Minties Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

And guess what, even with all those fancy things to keep your teeth clean, they still taste yummy.

Betsy Farms and Minties Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Who knew keeping your teeth clean could be as easy as eating!

Betsy Farms and Minties Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

So thanks to our Betsy Farms and Minties Chews Trooper and I are now energized and ready to get back to our farm duties with pearly whites to boot!

As a bonus you can save $1 off your own package of Minties Chews when you like the VetIQ Facebook Page!

And now for the best part….

Betsy Farms and Minties Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

ONE LUCKY WINNER will win a package of Minties Chews!

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 9/16/14 12AM EST. Open to USA readers! Winners must claim their prizes within 48 hours of being notified or prize will be forfeited. Good luck!

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Disclosure: The opinions in this article are my own. I do not work for, or with, any brand mentioned in this article, nor do I have any official relationship with them. I have a relationship with GigaSavvy, for whom I create original editorial content.

P.S. Don’t forget, today is the last day to enter my giveaway for a $25 Voucher to Spreadshirt for a custom t-shirt!

Spreatshirt Custom T-shirt Review & Giveaway

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Ammo

Recently my new friends over at Spreadshirt.com offered me the opportunity to design a custom t-shirt just for me (well I guess technically my mom) from their website.

To start my t-shirt design process I visited Spreadshirt.com and picked out a shirt I thought my mom would love. She’s a sucker for American Apparel T-shirts because they are so ultra soft, so I knew I couldn’t go wrong with this one!

Next you can use their handy tools to customize your shirt and I decided to uploaded my logo along with my favorite saying “Adventure Awaits”.

A few days later my Spreadshirt T-shirt arrived in the mail, and I couldn’t wait to show my mom!

Well, I think it’s safe to say that my mom loves her new t-shirt, because she’s been wearing it on all our adventures. Whether it be taking a ride on Boomerang…..

….or going for a bike ride! This shirt is definitely going to be getting a lot of use with all the adventures we go on!

Even though Spreadshirt has all the tools you need to customize your own clothing, they also have lots of fun designs to choose from too.

I even spotted these fun dachshund designs that can be printed on anything from shirts, to hoodies, tote bags, mugs, and more!

And now for the best part….

ONE LUCKY WINNER will win a $25 Voucher to Spreadshirt.com (includes free shipping)

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 9/9/14 12AM EST. Open to USA & EU readers! Winners must claim their prizes within 48 hours of being notified or prize will be forfeited. Good luck!

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Disclosure: This is a sponsored post by Spreadshirt.com, but all opinions are my own!

P.S. Don’t forget, today is the last day to enter Watercolor Dachshund Pillow Giveaway!

How to Cure Shop Dog Boredom

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Ammo

How to Cure Shop Dog Boredom // Ammo the Dachshund

Yesterday my buddy Trooper came to hang out with me at the shop. We have a lot of fun together, and he’s always been my very favorite cuddle buddy.

How to Cure Shop Dog Boredom // Ammo the Dachshund

As fun as it is to have a pal at work, sometimes being a shop dog can get downright boring!

But don’t worry, I have the absolute best method for curing shop dog boredom….

Treat dispensing toys! Woohoo!

Now seriously, what’s more fun than a toy that pops out cookies when you play with it? Nothing, the answer is nothing!

What do you do to cure your dog’s boredom?

Dachshund Takes ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Ammo

As you may have already seen on my Facebook page, last week I was nominated by one of my fans for the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. Never one to back down from a challenge, I accepted, putting my own little spin on it….

Yup, that’s right, I cheated and used warm water. But I did also donate to ALS, because that’s how I roll!

I decided to call out my pal Crusoe the Celebrity Dachshund to follow in my footsteps (in a dog friendly way) and he accepted my challenge!

Crusoe cheated too (using lukewarm water), but he was gracious enough to donate to ALS as well.

It seems my Dog Friendly ALS Ice Bucket Challenge encouraged lots of others to become involved too, generating a whole new batch of Dog Friendly #icebucketchallenge videos. My video even made it into this article posted by Time Magazine last week.

Ice Storm in Pennsylvania // Ammo the Dachshund

Even though I’m no stranger to “ice”, I’m very glad my challenge video ended in a warm bath instead of something like the photo above!

As much fun as it was to participate, it was even more fun to know that my donation (and video) helped to spark even more donations. After all, that’s the whole point anyway! So if you’d like to spread the word and get your dog involved too create a dog friendly ALS Ice Bucket Challenge and post a link in the comments section or on my Facebook page. You can even put your own spin on the challenge, here’s some ideas to get you started:

-Have your dog lick an ICE cold popsicle
-Get your dog to wear a raincoat and use warm water (bonus points if your dog needed a bath anyway)
-Get your dog to take a dip in a kiddy pool on a hot day
-Let your dog take a sip of cool water out of a hose

Rainy Days at the Lake // Marshcreek // Ammo the Dachshund

I can’t wait to see what you all come up with! And don’t forget, it makes an even bigger difference if you donate too, any little bit helps!

Friday Fetch: Ella’s Lead

Posted on August 22, 2014 by Ammo

I’ve never been one for a big amount of bling, but something about Ella’s Lead caught my eye. These high quality, durable custom dog leashes and collars just look oh so fun. You can design your own to have a whole lot or a little bling and you can even get them embroidered too!

Friday Fetch: Ella's Lead // Ammo the Dachshund

You can fetch your own custom dog collar and lead designs from Ella’s Lead.

Disclosure: This is not a sponsored post nor do I own any of these products, just wanted to share my latest find!

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!