Farm Dog Duties

Farm life isn’t always fun and games, sometimes there are important chores to be done.

Labor Day Weekend Fun with Ammo the Dachshund

When a big delivery of hay from our farmer friends showed up at the barn, I knew Trooper and I would have a busy afternoon helping to unload it.

Labor Day Weekend Fun with Ammo the Dachshund

So it was up to the hay loft to prepare for some heavy lifting!

Farm Life + Stacking Hay

Farm Life + Stacking Hay

The farmer’s kids tagged along on the adventure, and Trooper and I thought they smelled like dirt, candy, and a hint of worms. You know, all the stuff little boys normally smell like.

Farm Life + Stacking Hay

With the hay elevator hooked up, it was time to get stacking.

Farm Life + Stacking Hay

Only Trooper and I realized that stacking hay was better left to the humans, you know, because of the paws and all.

Labor Day Weekend Fun with Ammo the Dachshund

That’s ok though, because Trooper and I found other ways to be useful and we promptly broke out into a wrestling match to entertain the farmer’s boys.

Farm Life + Stacking Hay

Farm Life + Stacking Hay

After the hay was stacked in place in the loft Trooper and I set out to inspect every last bale. We’re very paw-ticular about what our special ponies are eating. So we go in search of anything that shouldn’t be in there, sometimes we even find smooshed snakes or other rodents!

Farm Life + Stacking Hay

This time everything checked out a-okay though, aside from us picking up a few cobwebs along the way.

Farm Life + Stacking Hay

That’s ok though, the cobwebs are part of our patented “farm dog” smell. The verdict is still out on which scent is better…..little boy, or farm dog. (but it’s pretty safe to say that anything stinky is the BEST SCENT EVER).Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

Does your dog like to help with dirty tasks too?

Luxury Pet Treats for Everyone + A Giveaway

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

Leela Ryan Luxury Dog Treats Review & Giveaway

Recently my new pal Leela Ryan (the cute pup behind the brand) sent me some of her luxury pet treats to try. These organic biscuits are made with all-natural fruits and vegetables and they’re packaged in style so that they look cute on the counter, or in my case the barn!

Leela Ryan Luxury Dog Treats Review & Giveaway

These yummy treats come in three flavors, Banana Pudding, Tartes Aux Pommes (apple pie), and Wild Berry Scones.

Leela Ryan Luxury Dog Treats Review & Giveaway

As Trooper and I took in a big breath of that delicious aroma, we had a thought. The Tartes Aux Pommes (apple pie) treats from Leela Ryan contained the exact same ingredients that our pony friends love too: Organic Oats, Organic Apples, and Cinnamon.

Leela Ryan Luxury Dog Treats Review & Giveaway

Leela Ryan Luxury Dog Treats Review & Giveaway

Our ponies loved them! And mom loved that she could carry around one set of treats for all of us.

Leela Ryan Luxury Dog Treats Review & Giveaway

These organic, all-natural, 100% made in the USA treats are something all us critters on the farm can look forward to snacking on now.

Leela Ryan Luxury Dog Treats Review & Giveaway

While the Leela Ryan brand is built around luxury, decadence, and beautiful organic treats, I hate to say it……but us boys aren’t exactly  “luxurious” when we eat cookies.

Leela Ryan Luxury Dog Treats Review & Giveaway

Leela Ryan is probably covering her eyes in embarrassment looking at these photos of Trooper and I snacking on her yummy cookies. Especially since I have drool on my nose. Sorry Leela Ryan, boys don’t know how to eat treats any other way!

Leela Ryan Luxury Dog Treats Review & Giveaway

Yup, there she is with her dis-approving look. I knew it.

You can fetch your dog some of the luxury organic pet treats from Leela Ryan (and see if you pup can eat them any daintier) from their online shop.

And now for the best part…

Leela Ryan Luxury Dog Treats Review & Giveaway

ONE WINNER WILL WIN 3 PACKAGES OF TREATS FROM LEELA RYAN!

Here’s HOW TO WIN:

No purchase necessary. To enter use the Rafflecopter widget below. 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. Open to USA residents only. Winners must claim their prizes within 48 hours of being notified or prize will be forfeited. By entering you are agreeing to the terms & conditions set forth in the Rafflecopter widget (see below).

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Never want to miss any of the adventures (or giveaways) on my blog? Make sure you sign-up for e-mail updates! Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

 

 

When Your Dog Helps With Gardening

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

Gardening with Ammo the Dachshund

And trips to Terrain for inspiration.

Gardening with Ammo the Dachshund

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.Ammo the Dachshund

Does your dog help with the gardening too?

 

Friday Fetch: Pretty Rope Dog Leashes

I may be a male, but I can still appreciate the softer side of dog accessories. So when I stumbled across these lovely handmade rope leashes from Chapman at Sea – I could totally picture my future doxie girlfriend going out for a walk in one of these lovely leashes. And she would definitely look just like the lovely lady below….and I may need to borrow the leash on occasion, because dudes can look stylish too!

Friday Fetch: Pretty Rope Dog Leashes // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Pretty Rope Dog Leashes // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Pretty Rope Dog Leashes // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Pretty Rope Dog Leashes // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Pretty Rope Dog Leashes // Ammo the Dachshund

You can fetch these nautical leashes from Chapman at Sea.Ammo the Dachshund

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

The Sunny Spot

The Sunny Spot // Ammo the Dachshund

Did you ever find that perfect sunny spot in the house? You know the one, it’s warm and soft, and makes you just want to snuggle up and close your eyes.

The Sunny Spot // Ammo the Dachshund

The Sunny Spot // Ammo the Dachshund

There really is only one thing that can drag me from a sunny spot…..COOKIES!

The Sunny Spot // Ammo the Dachshund

Do you have any? Because I’d gladly lend you my sunny spot for the afternoon if you did! *wink* Ammo the Dachshund

Valentine’s Day Treasures

Last week I celebrated the hallmark holiday (v-day) at home with my family. Curled up on the couch, with a small token gift or two, it was the perfect way to celebrate the day!

Happy Valentine's Day Friends // Ammo the Dachshund

I gave out tons of free kisses, and mom and dad got me a few small items to show how much they care.

 

A bottle of shampoo & conditioner from my Friday Fetch Feature, Organic Oscar, and a bag of healthy cheese and bacon treats!

Thanks mom and dad, you’re the best! But do you mind if I share my shampoo with Trooper? He’s much stinkier than I am! Ammo the Dachshund

The Fog Rolls In

The Fog Rolls In // Ammo the Dachshund

The other morning on the farm things were looking a bit eery.

The Fog Rolls In // Ammo the Dachshund

The fog rolled in over the hills and I could barely see in front of my nose.

The Fog Rolls In // Ammo the Dachshund

I felt like I was on another planet as the sky molded into the ground and each step I took had me wondering what was on the other side.

The Fog Rolls In // Ammo the Dachshund

As I drifted around the farm I began to think that this fog could be of no use to me what-so-ever.

The Fog Rolls In // Ammo the Dachshund

But I shouldn’t have been so quick to to judge because Cricket reminded me that fog was one of the best type of “weather conditions” to go hunting in.

The Fog Rolls In // Ammo the Dachshund

And that is why Cricket is my girlfriend! Love ya girl!Ammo the Dachshund

Smelling the Flowers

ammo the dachshund smelling flowers

Lately I’ve been coming in from the back yard looking like I was in a snow storm – covered in a dusting of white.

ammo the dachshund smelling flowers

But not to worry, it still really is Spring here in Pennsylvania – and the reason for my snow storm-ish look lately – the glorious flowers are blooming!

ammo the dachshund smelling flowers

In particular my peach tree in the back yard is blooming!

ammo the dachshund smelling flowers

Now normally I’m not really a “pink” kind of guy, but I have to admit – the flowers are very pretty.

ammo the dachshund smelling flowers

And not only do they look glorious, but they smell pretty good too.

ammo the dachshund smelling flowers

Although, (to be fair) you probably shouldn’t take my word for it – considering I do like to munch on horse poop on occasion.

ammo the dachshund smelling flowers

ammo the dachshund smelling flowers

As much as I do enjoy a good old fashioned snow storm, my spring time “flower petal snow storms” are quite enjoyable too. And it just reminds me of how important it is to stop and smell the flowers on a daily basis, even if they don’t smell quite as delicious as horse manure. 

My Shadow

Silently he follows me. No matter how hard I try I can’t shake him loose.

He sniffs everything I sniff and wags his tail at everything I wag at.

But he’s also really really good at…….

…..making me appear much bigger and tougher than I actually am.

Be scared, because my shadow’s got my back.