Updated Trick Box

Spring Doxie Fest 2013 // Ammo the Dachshund performs

If you’ve been following along with my adventures for a while, then you may recall I have a special trick box that I use for performances.

Spring Doxie Fest 2013 // Ammo the Dachshund performs

It’s served me well as I’ve performed at many venues over the years, but it was time for a little change.

Nipomo Imprints Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund - Super Hero

You might also remember that I asked all of you to weigh in how I should use my new decals on my trick box (and maybe even my helmet). Well a long 6 months later I FINALLY got around to giving my trick box a little updating!

Ammo the Dachshund's Trick Box

Ammo the Dachshund's Trick Box

Mom helped me scrape off my old decal, add a fresh coat of paint, and reapply my decal from Nipomo Imprints for a brand-new look!

Ammo the Dachshund's Trick Box

I think it turned out pretty spiffy!

Ammo the Dachshund's Trick Box

Ammo the Dachshund's Trick Box

It’s the perfect box for super hero crime fighting and save the world type adventures, and I can’t wait to bring it along on my next performance!

Ammo the Dachshund's Trick Box

Next though, I think my helmet might be begging for a fresh coat of paint! Super heroes can’t wear dinged up helmets of course! Ammo the Dachshund

Care 4 Dogs Snood Review & Giveaway

Disclaimer: This product review & giveaway is sponsored by Care 4 Dogs.

Care 4 Dogs Snood Review & Giveaway - Hood for Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

The winter in Pennsylvania this year has been pretty harsh, but thanks to my new friends at Care 4 Dogs I’m a little extra warmer in my new winter snood! (incase you didn’t know a snood is a tubular scarf that you wear around your neck kinda like a hood).

Care 4 Dogs Snood Review & Giveaway - Hood for Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

My new dark grey snood was custom made to fit my neck and head measurements (and can be custom made for any dog too). I’ve been enjoying wearing it over my ears this winter to keep them extra warm in the cold.

Care 4 Dogs Snood Review & Giveaway - Hood for Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

Or if your dog doesn’t like things over their ears you can also opt to just wear it around your neck for some extra warmth.

Care 4 Dogs Snood Review & Giveaway - Hood for Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

One end of the snood is a bit more fitted to it’s sure to stay nice and snug on my head – but not too snug that it isn’t easy to pull off.

Care 4 Dogs Snood Review & Giveaway - Hood for Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

My Care 4 Dogs Snood is now one of my must have winter accessories – I never leave home without it!

Care 4 Dogs Snood Review & Giveaway - Hood for Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

Care 4 Dogs not only makes custom snoods, but they also make rope leashes, pet sleeping bags, and even pet carriers!

And now for the best part….

Care 4 Dogs Snood Review & Giveaway - Hood for Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

Care 4 Dogs Snood Review & Giveaway - Hood for Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

TWO Lucky WINNERS will WIN either a Custom Grey Snood or Grey Pet Sling from Care 4 Dogs

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 2/18/14 12AM EST. Open to readers world-wide. Only one winner of each prize, prize for winners will be chosen by Ammo. Winners must claim their prizes within 48 hours of being notified or prize will be forfeited. Good luck!

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P.S. Don’t forget today is the last day to enter my Furlocity Giveaway

 Disclosure: I received a product from Care 4 Dogs in exchange for my honest review, all opinions are my own.

Valentine’s Day DIY Flirt Pole – Interactive Dog Toy

Valentine's Day DIY Flirt Pole - interactive dog toy // Ammo the Dachshund

Just in time for Valentine’s Day I have a simple and easy DIY that your dog is going to love! My DIY Flirt Pole is an interactive dog toy that entices your dog to chase a fast moving lure. The Flirt Pole is quickly becoming my absolute favorite toy to play with. It’s also a great way to exercise high-energy dogs – and if you have been snowed in for as long as I have this is a must!

*This is not a sponsored post, but does contain some affiliate links

Valentine's Day DIY Flirt Pole - interactive dog toy // Ammo the Dachshund

Supplies:

Valentine's Day DIY Flirt Pole - interactive dog toy // Ammo the Dachshund

Step One: If you want your flirt pole to be extra colorful you may want to paint it. I painted mine to have a silvery finish.

Valentine's Day DIY Flirt Pole - interactive dog toy // Ammo the Dachshund

Step Two: Once your paint is dry twist a screw eye into one end of it.

Valentine's Day DIY Flirt Pole - interactive dog toy // Ammo the Dachshund

Step Three: Cut your fleece into two 25″ x 5″ strips. Alternatively you could also use an old stuffed toy that your dog loves as well.

Valentine's Day DIY Flirt Pole - interactive dog toy // Ammo the Dachshund

Step Four: Tie your rope around the middle of your fleece strips.

Valentine's Day DIY Flirt Pole - interactive dog toy // Ammo the Dachshund

Step Five: Braid the ends of your fleece and tie it in a knot at the bottom.

Valentine's Day DIY Flirt Pole - interactive dog toy // Ammo the Dachshund

Step Six: Tie the other end of your rope to the screw eye on your dowel. You’re now ready to have a blast playing with your dog!

Valentine's Day DIY Flirt Pole - interactive dog toy // Ammo the Dachshund

Valentine's Day DIY Flirt Pole - interactive dog toy // Ammo the Dachshund

If you make your dog one toy this year, this should be it. I seriously don’t know how I lived without one for so long!

Valentine's Day DIY Flirt Pole - interactive dog toy // Ammo the Dachshund

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Valentine’s Day is Almost Here

Valentine’s Day is almost here, so just incase you’re still looking for that perfect Valentine gift I thought I would share a few of the treasures currently available in my online shop.

Dachshund Valentine's Day Cards // Flying Hero // Ammo the Dachshund

Dachshund Valentine's Day Cards // Flying Hero // Ammo the Dachshund

I’ve got some fun Valentines, perfect for giving to the ones you love!

Dachshund Notepads & Pens // Ammo the Dachshund // Flying Hero Etsy Shop

Dachshund Notepads & Pens // Ammo the Dachshund // Flying Hero Etsy Shop

I’ve even got some happy little notepad and dachshund pen sets in lots of fun colors!

Valentine's Day DIY // Heart Collar Accessory for your Dog // Ammo the Dachshund

Valentine's Day DIY // Heart Collar Accessory for your Dog // Ammo the Dachshund

And incase you’re looking for something a little more hands on, make sure you check out my Valentine’s Day DIY of a Heart Collar Accessory for your dog!

ammo the dachshund valentines day

Happy Valentine's Day Friends // Ammo the Dachshund

If you really can’t get enough of the love, make sure you check out my past adventures with the language of love!

Shop for more Valentine’s Day goodies in my shop! xoxo,Ammo the Dachshund

Furlocity Review & Giveaway

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 Review and Giveaway // Ammo the DachshundFurlocity 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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Don’t forget to enter my Chewy.com Giveaway

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

Throwback Thursday: A Puppy’s First Trip to the Beach

Road Trip with Ammo - Dog Friendly Beaches in Isle of Palms, South Carolina

My love affair with the ocean started when I was just about a year old. For me it was love at first sight. How can you not love a place that has beaches for miles just begging to be dug up or waves that bring ashore critters to hunt and chase?

Check out this video from my very first encounter with the ocean just after I had celebrated my first birthday!

Do your pups enjoy the ocean too? Ammo the Dachshund

Sledding with the Ponies

Sledding with the Ponies // Ammo the Dachshund

Over the weekend I decided to go on a sledding adventure at the farm. So I grabbed my favorite ponies (Minnow, Blitz and Boomer) and hitched them to a sled for some fun!

Sledding with the Ponies // Ammo the Dachshund

Trooper and I had a blast chasing the sleds – we even made it a little friendly competition out of who could get there first. (it was me incase you were wondering)

Sledding with the Ponies // Ammo the Dachshund

Sledding with the Ponies // Ammo the Dachshund

Dad even broke out his snowboard for a little more “extreme” fun. We’re a little unconventional around here.

Sledding with the Ponies // Ammo the Dachshund

You can bet I’ll be doing some sledding again real soon!

Make sure you stop by and visit the Painting Pony Blog today to see more fun videos of me sledding with the ponies! Ammo the Dachshund

My Favorite Spot

My Favorite Spot // Ammo the Dachshund

I bet you have that one favorite spot in your house. The spot where the couch dips in just right and the sun warms your back and you could just nap there for hours. Yeah, I have that spot at my house too.

My Favorite Spot // Ammo the Dachshund

All that’s missing is someone to hand feed me cookies and massage my back.

My Favorite Spot // Ammo the Dachshund

I guess a boy can dream can’t he? Ammo the Dachshund

 

Where is your dog’s favorite spot to nap?

Throwback Thursday: Bug Killer

It’s no secret that I’m pretty much an expert hunter, especially when it comes to groundhogs.

Hunting Groundhogs on the Farm 2012 // Ammo the Dachshund

While I now can spend hours on the farm digging down holes after my furry little friends, did you know that I actually started honing my hunting skills as a young pup on something much much smaller….

Those poor stink bugs never stood a chance.

What sort of things does your dog like to hunt? Ammo the Dachshund

Throwback Thursday: Tail Chasing

I’ve always been quite good at entertaining myself, even when I was a young pup I found many ways to amuse myself while working long hours at the shop with mom.

And when you don’t have a toy on hand, there’s always a built in one on your own back end!

I was about 6 months old in this video, and to this day I still like chasing my tail sometimes!

Does your dog chase his tail?