How Does your Garden Grow?

I like to think I’m a pretty health conscious pup. I eat grain-free, exercise regularly, and I try to only snack on things that are good for me.

So imagine how thrilled I was when my monthly box of goodies from Barkbox popped up in mom’s garden! (I knew that magic horse poop was good for something!)

How Does your Garden Grow? May Barkbox // Ammo the Dachshund

This month’s Barkbox celebrates healthy (but still delicious) eating, inspired by the finds from your favorite farmer’s markets.

How Does your Garden Grow? May Barkbox // Ammo the Dachshund

Packed full of good-for-your-dog items this month’s box contained items that were organic, GMO-free and eco-friendly sourced toys.

How Does your Garden Grow? May Barkbox // Ammo the Dachshund

Mom says she never has to worry about checking the ingredients when my Barkbox arrives because their edible products do not include rawhide (or anything processed with formaldehyde), have minimal processing with no glycerin whenever possible, no wheat, gluten, soy, or corn, and are filler-free as well as organic whenever possible.

Not to mention all treats are sourced from the USA and Canada, and chews are sourced from the USA, Canada, South America, Australia and New Zealand.

How Does your Garden Grow? May Barkbox // Ammo the Dachshund

So with minimal watering, this month’s Barkbox popped up an eco-friendly carrot squeaky toy from P.L.A.Y., a Caitec ball toy that had a fun and innovative squeak (and has held up to my chompers thus far), Apple Cobbler organic and GMO-free cookies from Snicky Snacks, Plato Organic Chicken treats, and a Barkworthies 100% beef bully stick.

How Does your Garden Grow? May Barkbox // Ammo the Dachshund

Who knew eating healthy could be so yummy!

How Does your Garden Grow? May Barkbox // Ammo the Dachshund

Of course I went straight for the bully stick!

How Does your Garden Grow? May Barkbox // Ammo the Dachshund

You can fetch your pet a Barkbox subscription and save 10% off with code AMMO5 and don’t forget Barkbox gives 10% of their revenue to local rescues and shelters across the United States and Canada.

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

 

Hide n’ Seek with your Dog

Disclaimer : This is a sponsored post brought to you by Chewy.

Sometimes on rainy days or days where I have to spend a little extra time indoors mom likes to play a fun game with me.

Hide n’ Seek is quickly becoming one of my favorite games, and I’m getting quite good at it (even when blindfolded!). Keep reading to find out how you can play this game with your dog!

Hide n' Seek with your Dog // Nature's Prairie All Natural Oven-Baked Biscuits // Chewy.com // Ammo the Dachshund

To start you need some yummy treats. I decided to use this package of Nature’s Variety Prairie All Natural Oven-Baked Biscuits from my friends over at Chewy.com.

Hide n' Seek with your Dog // Nature's Prairie All Natural Oven-Baked Biscuits // Chewy.com // Ammo the Dachshund

These peanut butter and banana cookies contain no corn, wheat, soy, artificial preservatives, colors or flavors and are made right here in the USA!

So to get my game of Hide n’ Seek started mom asks me to sit and wait (sometimes in the same room, other times in another room so I can’t see), and then she hides my cookies all around the room.

Once their hidden she releases me to find them!

See why this game is so fun!

What games do you like to play with your dog when you’re stuck inside? Ammo the Dachshund

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

Purple Possum Dachshund Scarf Review & Giveaway

Disclaimer : This is a sponsored post and giveaway brought to you by Purple Possum.

Purple Possum Dachshund Scarf Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

My new friends over at Purple Possum recently sent me this beautiful navy and white Dachshund Scarf to review. I guess technically it’s for my mom, but when I spotted how soft and big (70 inches x 37 inches) it was I knew I would be able to find many uses for it!

So since sharing creative ways to wear a scarf is all the rage, I figured I would come up with my list of 9 Ways to Wear a Dachshund Scarf (on your dachshund).

Purple Possum Dachshund Scarf Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

#1 The Snoopy: this classic look channels your inner Snoopy, all that’s missing is the flying dog house!

Purple Possum Dachshund Scarf Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

#2 The Nomad: Hiking though the desert, no problem when you have this fancy scarf to keep sand from flying in your ears!

Purple Possum Dachshund Scarf Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

#3 The Rambo: Bad guys beware, I may be wearing a woman’s scarf, but I’m pretty tough!

Purple Possum Dachshund Scarf Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

#4 The Body Builder: Create the illusion of a muscled physique (or in my case protect your already huge muscles from scaring everyone off) in this classic strong guy look.

Purple Possum Dachshund Scarf Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

#5 The Rapunzel: Save all your fallen toys that tumbled off the bed with this totally functional look!

Purple Possum Dachshund Scarf Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

#6 The Fort: Not technically a “look”  but you can always use a good fort blanket!

Purple Possum Dachshund Scarf Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

#7 The Nightmare Fighter: Never be scared at night again when you have a whole army of dachshunds to hide under in the midst of scary dreams.

Purple Possum Dachshund Scarf Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

#8 The Lady Killer: All that’s needed to pull this off is a fancy scarf and an adorable wink that makes all the ladies swoon!

Purple Possum Dachshund Scarf Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

#9 The Naptime Companion: Never be lonely again on your afternoon nap with this cuddly use for your scarf.

I could on and on as there are tons of uses for my new Dachshund Scarf from Purple Possum, but I figured you’ll probably want to come up with some of your own looks too!

You can save 15% on your own Purple Possum Dachshund Scarf (or anything in their shop!) with code AMMO15

And if scarves aren’t your thing, Purple Possum also carries backpacks, purses, jewelry and more! They ship to the USA & the UK and you can use the coupon for anything in their shop!

And now for the best part….

Purple Possum Dachshund Scarf Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

THREE Lucky WINNERS will win a Purple Possum Dachshund Scarf

Here’s HOW TO WIN:

For this giveaway I will be using, Rafflecopter. Winners will be chosen at random and you will be contacted via e-mail to claim your prize. Don’t worry, we never share your information! All the winners will also be announced on this blog post once the giveaway ends on 5/13/14 12AM EST. Open to USA or UK residents only. 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 Purple Possum, but all opinions are my own.

Wellness Petite Bites Review & Giveaway

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

Chewy.com Wellness Petite Treats Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I recently got the chance to test out a package of these Wellness Petite Bites from my friends at Chewy.com. Now I’m quite familiar with the Wellness brand, in fact I eat their grain-free small breed kibble on a daily basis, so I had no doubt that I would love their small breed snacks.

Chewy.com Wellness Petite Treats Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

These Grain-Free Petite Treats are just the right size for small breed dogs. They contain the healthy ingredients their little bodies deserve. Each mini-bite is packed with great flavor from whole foods along with flaxseed to promote a healthy, shiny coat. Without artificial colors or flavors, these healthy treats are perfect for training, treating or just plain spoiling!

A couple of weekends ago I popped this package of Wellness Petite Bites into my travel bag and hit the hiking trail with my pal Shilah the Husky.

Chewy.com Wellness Petite Treats Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Even though they are designed for the smaller breeds, both Shilah and I both had no problem snacking on them to keep our energy up on our walk.

Chewy.com Wellness Petite Treats Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Not to be limited to the hiking trail only, I also happily munched on my petite treats when mom snapped a few photos of me the other day.

And let me tell you, I won’t hold a pinwheel in my mouth for just any old treat! It’s got to be yummy!

Chewy.com Wellness Petite Treats Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

So for a great snack, thats healthy and perfect for tiny little mouths, I highly recommend checking out the Wellness Petite Treats from Chewy.com! They come in a variety of flavors as well as crunchy and soft kinds too.

And now you have a chance to win some super goodies from Chewy.com! Enter Below!

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

Don’t forget, today is the last day to enter my Giveaway for A Kurgo Life Vest.Ammo the Dachshund

Kurgo Lifevest for Dogs Review & Giveaway

Disclaimer: This product review & giveaway is sponsored by Kurgo and contains affiliate links.

I don’t know about you, but I can hardly keep my tail from wagging with the thought that Summer is just around the corner!

One of my favorite summer activities is to spend time at the Marsh Creek Lake with my family – swimming, paddleboarding, and kayaking…..there are so many fun activities on the water to look forward to.

So when my friends at Kurgo sent me their Surf n Turf Life Vest for Dogs to test out I couldn’t wait to get my paws wet!

Kurgo Lifevest Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

One of the perplexing problems with life vests for dachshunds is that it’s very hard to find ones the accommodate our deep chests. As you can see I’ve sort of maxed out the velco capacity in the front, but thankfully Kurgo’s vest comes with an extra long buckle so I don’t have to worry about it not staying on!

Kurgo Lifevest Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

The Surf n Turf comes with lots of extra handles and hooks on the top so that you can easily grab a hold of your dog in an emergency or attach a leash to one of the hooks. As a bonus the back ring even doubles as a bottle opening, how cool is that!

Kurgo Lifevest Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

The underneath buckles have plenty of length to fit dogs of all sizes and I liked how it didn’t have any extra bulk underneath which made it easier to swim in.

Kurgo Lifevest Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I really liked how padded and secure the Surf n Turf was as opposed to the vest mom and dad had purchased me a few years ago.

But you can’t truly give a review of a life vest without first hitting the water…..

Kurgo Lifevest Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

So a couple weekends ago I hit up the Brandywine River on one of our unseasonably warm days for April.

Kurgo Lifevest Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I must admit that water was bit colder than I would of liked, because you may be surprised to know that I actually really enjoy swimming…..but especially when the water is really warm.

Kurgo Lifevest Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Even though it was chilly, I still braved the water because I’m an expert product tester and couldn’t give you guys my honest opinion if I didn’t take a dip in it myself!

Kurgo Lifevest Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

The Surf n Turf held it’s own in the water and kept me happily floating ABOVE the water like it should. A little known fact about me is that as much as I enjoy swimming I won’t swim unless I’m wearing a life vest. One can never be too safe (no matter the size of the dog) and I feel much more at ease braving the waters with my vest on!

So if you’re looking for a life vest to keep your small, big or in-between sized dog safe around the water this summer I highly recommend the Kurgo Surf n Turf Life Vest.

You can even use code KURGO20WIN for 20% off your entire purchase at Kurgo!

And now for the best part…..

Kurgo Lifevest Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

ONE Lucky WINNER will win Kurgo Surf n Turf Life Vest for their dog

Here’s HOW TO WIN:

For this giveaway I will be using, Rafflecopter. Winners will be chosen at random and you will be contacted via e-mail to claim your prize. Don’t worry, we never share your information! All the winners will also be announced on this blog post once the giveaway ends on 4/29/14 12AM EST. Open to USA or CANADA residents only. Winners must claim their prizes within 48 hours of being notified or prize will be forfeited. Good luck!

 

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Don’t forget, today is the last day to enter my Penn + Pooch Giveaway!  Ammo the Dachshund

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

Penn + Pooch Review & Giveaway

Disclaimer: This product review & giveaway is sponsored by Penn + Pooch.

Penn + Pooch Review and Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

It’s no secret that I’m a dog with style. True, I may roll in stinky stuff on the farm while wearing each and every one of my stylish outfits – but at least I’m looking fly while doing so! So when Penn + Pooch offered to add some super cool new gear to my “roll in stink” wardrobe I said yippee!

Penn + Pooch Review and Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Penn + Pooch – style for a (wo)man’s best friend, is an online shop filled with the most lovely clothing for your bestest pal, just like the Emerson Hoodie I’m wearing.

Penn + Pooch Review and Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I took to the streets in downtown Downingtown to get the verdict on my new Penn + Pooch gear….

Penn + Pooch Review and Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Penn + Pooch Review and Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I’m pretty sure everyone can agree that I look super adorable – even though I’m pretty sure I was going for the gangster look. But hey, it’s hard not to be adorable when you’re a dog wearing a hoodie.

Penn + Pooch Review and Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

One of my absolute favorite parts about all the Penn + Pooch gear is their signature back flap. Designed so you can always easily hook a harness through it, this thing is genius…..because who wants to wear a harness over their hoodie? That’s just ridiculous!

Penn + Pooch Review and Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Penn + Pooch also sent me their Babe Tee in Tangerine + Native Aztec Print. Their clothing designs not only come in trendy colors, but in fun patterns too!

Penn + Pooch Review and Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Bright and fun, it’s the perfect way to kick off the warmer weather!

Today only Penn + Pooch is offering a 10% discount to all our readers with code ammo10 

And now for the best part…..

Penn + Pooch Review and Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

TWO Lucky WINNERS will win a Tee from Penn + Pooch (the babe in gray + mustard or the quinn in tangerine)

Here’s HOW TO WIN:

For this giveaway I will be using, Rafflecopter. 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 4/22/14 12AM EST. Open to USA residents only. Winners must claim their prizes within 48 hours of being notified or prize will be forfeited. *BY ENTERING THIS GIVEAWAY YOU ARE ALSO PROVIDING YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS TO PENN + POOCH. Good luck!

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You can use code ammo10 for 10% off any order at Penn + Pooch – today only!Ammo the Dachshund

Don’t forget, today is the last day to enter my Bartley’s for Dogs!  

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Penn + Pooch, but all opinions are my own.

 

PawCheck At-Home Pet Wellness Kits Review & Giveaway

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

Most who know me know that I’m a big advocate for healthy pet living. Whether you are human or canine, it’s important to maintain a healthy diet, exercise regularly, and keep up with your preventative health care. So when I heard about the PawCheck At-Home Pet Wellness Kits for Dogs and Cats from Access Animal Wellness LLC I thought it was a great way to keep us pets in tip-top shape!

PawCheck At-Home Pet Wellness Kit Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

PawCheck At-Home Pet Wellness Kit Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

PawCheck sent met one of their at-home Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) test kits and this handy P-Scoop (to make pet urine collection a little simpler and a lot less messy).

PawCheck At-Home Pet Wellness Kit Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

To get started I strapped on my raincoat and bow tie (because when you test your urine you have to look fashionable) and headed outside to pee.

PawCheck At-Home Pet Wellness Kit Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Using the P-Scoop was simple and mess free. The wand is even adjustable in length making it easy to slide under you pup to collect a sample. Now if you’ve ever had to get urine from your dog before you know how messy and hard it can be. When I was a pup mom had to get some for my vet and she followed me around for a good hour with a tiny plastic tray trying not to startle me by sliding it underneath me…..not the most ideal way to do it!

PawCheck At-Home Pet Wellness Kit Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Then all you have to do is dip the test device into the urine sample for 10 seconds and await your results.

PawCheck At-Home Pet Wellness Kit Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Don’t worry, I made the process a bit more glamourous by wearing my cute sweater and bow tie. You’re welcome.

PawCheck At-Home Pet Wellness Kit Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

After replacing the cap and letting it sit on a flat surface for 2 minutes you are ready to read the results. Then using the handy color chart you can match the colors on your testing wand. And good news guys, I don’t have a UTI! Yay!

PawCheck At-Home Pet Wellness Kit Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

The PawCheck test kits aren’t just for testing for Urinary Tract Infections, they also carry a Diabetes and Kidney Failure test as well as a General Wellness Test that covers all three for both dogs and cats.

I feel like these would be great for pet parents that have animals that have frequent UTI’s, pets that are difficult to take to the vet unless absolutely necessary (cats or animals that are fearful), and older pets. Testing early could save you costly vet bills and possibly even save your pet’s life. (oh and don’t worry, there are easier methods to collect your cat’s urine)

Check out the video of my PawCheck testing adventure:

Some signs you may need to test your pet for a UTI include:

  • Frequent Urination
  • Straining or crying out in pain when trying to pass urine
  • Inappropriate urination in places that are not customary
  • Strong urine odor
  • Vomiting

Signs you should test your pet for Diabetes:

  • Sudden weight loss or gain
  • Excessive drinking and urination
  • General fatigue

Signs you might need to test your pet for Kidney Failure:

  • Increased water consumption
  • Increased urination
  • Weight loss
  • Depression

And now for the best part….

PawCheck At-Home Pet Wellness Kit Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

THREE Lucky WINNERS will WIN a PawCheck Diabetes Test Kit and P-Scoop from Access Animal Wellness

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 4/7/14 12AM EST. Open to USA residents only. Winners must claim their prizes within 48 hours of being notified or prize will be forfeited. Good luck!

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Don’t forget, to enter my Chewy.com Giveaway!  Ammo the Dachshund

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

Friday Fetch: Sebastian & Co Leather Collars

Maybe it’s because I’m a “horse dog”, but I totally love a good leather collar (despite the fact that I don’t actually own one), so when I came across Sebastian & Co. I was totally loving their collection of leather accessories for horse and hound!

Sebastian & Co. is a Canadian company that offers superior grade Canine & Equine leather accessories for your loyal companions.  Their focus has always been to design and craft the highest quality bridle leather collars and bridlework without compromising style and comfort. All their products are made with the highest grade of bridle leather with the finest fittings.

Friday Fetch: Sebastian & Co Leather Collars

Friday Fetch: Sebastian & Co Leather Collars

Friday Fetch: Sebastian & Co Leather Collars

Friday Fetch: Sebastian & Co Leather Collars

Friday Fetch: Sebastian & Co Leather Collars

You can fetch your own quality leather collar from Sebastian & Co. starting at $30. Ammo the Dachshund

Disclosure: This post was not paid for or sponsored by Sebastian & Co. I do not own any of their products, but just wanted to share my latest find!

Breakfast with Barkbox

Disclaimer: This review is sponsored by Barkbox.

Last week my March Barkbox arrived in the mail with the idea to get your day started off right!

March Breakfast Barkbox // Ammo the Dachshund $5 off with code AMMO5

Inspired by a good, old-fashioned breakfast my box was packed full of goodies to jump start my morning!

March Breakfast Barkbox // Ammo the Dachshund $5 off with code AMMO5

Goodies like these Organic Breakfast Dog Biscuits from Wagatha’s. Made in Vermont with organic, human-grade ingredients, these biscuits are wheat-free and lactose-free!

March Breakfast Barkbox // Ammo the Dachshund $5 off with code AMMO5

Or the ever popular 100% beef bladder Barkworthies, which I gobbled up seconds after mom took this photo.

March Breakfast Barkbox // Ammo the Dachshund $5 off with code AMMO5

And who doesn’t love a little rabbit in their bowl? These Hare of the Dog Rabbit treats are healthy and wheat-free.

March Breakfast Barkbox // Ammo the Dachshund $5 off with code AMMO5

And the icing on the cake in my bowl, Aussie Naturals leather egg and bacon toys. Sadly they don’t taste like their counterparts, but they do squeak and I had a blast tearing them apart!

March Breakfast Barkbox // Ammo the Dachshund $5 off with code AMMO5

So if you want to start your pup’s day out right too you can snag a Barkbox subscription and have goodies like these delivered to your front door every month.

March Breakfast Barkbox // Ammo the Dachshund $5 off with code AMMO5

And don’t worry, you don’t have to share if you don’t want to – because I definitely don’t plan to!

You can fetch your own BarkBox starting at $19 a month. Save $5 on your BarkBox subscription if you use code AMMO5Ammo the Dachshund

Disclosure: I received a Barkbox in exchange for a review, but all opinions are entirely my own! 

Friday Fetch: Dog Rocks

I spotted these Dog Rocks recently and thought they were quite an interesting product. They are a 100% natural prevention & cure to canine lawn urine burn patches. They are safe for all breeds of dogs and any other pet you share your household with.  Dog Rocks were discovered in Australia by an Aboriginal gardener in the 1990s and the product has since been tried, tested, launched & sold into pet, vet and garden centre markets worldwide.

Friday Fetch: Dog Rocks

Simply place the rocks in your dog’s water bowl and it helps keep the impurities out so your lawn stays nice and green!

You can fetch your own dog rocks for about $16.

Disclosure: This post was not paid for or sponsored by dog rocks, and I have never tried this product myself. Just wanted to share my latest find!

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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!