The Goshen Country Fair is for Dogs

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Ammo

The Goshen Country Fair is exactly what you think of when you picture a country fair. Livestock, carnival rides and games, music, blueberry pie, cotton candy, and dogs!

Goshen Country Fair // Dog Friendly Event // Ammo the Dachshund

This past weekend I got to attend the fair for some good old fashioned hometown fun!

Goshen Country Fair // Dog Friendly Event // Ammo the Dachshund

To kick off my adventure I checked out the Pet Show hosted by the SPCA which was open to family dogs who wanted to compete in categories like cutest puppy and best costume. This year I decided not to enter, but instead observe my competition for next year!

Goshen Country Fair // Dog Friendly Event // Ammo the Dachshund

Plus it gave me a better spot to check out all the cute ladies!

Goshen Country Fair // Dog Friendly Event // Ammo the Dachshund

After the pet show I wandered over to the 4-H livestock tents to make some new friends. The sheep were a little sheepish though, and it seemed no one was interested in being my BFF.

Goshen Country Fair // Dog Friendly Event // Ammo the Dachshund

The cows proved to be a little more interesting – or at least their smell was quite intriguing to me! I’m trying to convince mom that I need my own cows on the farm now.

Goshen Country Fair // Dog Friendly Event // Ammo the Dachshund

I then took some time to check out all the fun booths and fair items, and when mom started to zero in on a booth that was offering free nail trims – I decided it would be better if we checked out the carnival games instead!

Goshen Country Fair // Dog Friendly Event // Ammo the Dachshund

I tried my paw at some of the squirt gun games – but alas my aim wasn’t quite up to par to beat the small child sitting next to me!

Goshen Country Fair // Dog Friendly Event // Ammo the Dachshund

Dad even tried to win me a stuffed animal at the dart game – but it seems our luck had run out on the carnival games.

Goshen Country Fair // Dog Friendly Event // Ammo the Dachshund

So instead we picked up some Goshen Homemade Doughnuts and decided to wait for the evening’s entertainment to begin.

Goshen Country Fair // Dog Friendly Event // Ammo the Dachshund

They had live music and even a pie eating contest to entertain me while I waited for the big act of the night to take the stage.

Goshen Country Fair // Dog Friendly Event // Ammo the Dachshund

The Kountry K-9 Show was just up my alley, as a group of rescue trick dogs performed some pretty cool tricks on stage. I was secretly hoping they might ask me to join them!

Goshen Country Fair // Dog Friendly Event // Ammo the Dachshund

At the end of the night I waved goodbye to the ferris wheel, and felt grateful that dogs weren’t allowed on the carnival rides because I’m perfectly happy keeping all 4 feet on the ground!

Until next year Goshen Country Fair!

Instinct Rawboost Treats Product Review and Giveaway from Chewy.com

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Ammo

Disclaimer: This review and giveaway is brought to you by Chewy.

My pals over at Chewy.com recently offered me the chance to test out some of Nature’s Variety Instinct Rawboost Minis Treats in the chicken flavor. I’ve secretly always wondered what eating raw was like – as it seems to have become a trend within the dog community – and trying out these raw treats seemed like a great way to jump into it.

Instinct Rawboost Treats // Product Review and Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Mom’s a bit too “chicken” to let me eat all my meals raw, but with these Rawboost treats I can have a taste of raw meat without needing to eat my main meals raw. These Rawboost treats offer up real, all natural chicken and pure raw ingredients – in a freeze dried treat form.

Instinct Rawboost Treats // Product Review and Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

These tiny treats boast only 2 calories per treat, perfect for us dogs that like to watch our figure, and they are a great size to use as training treats too.

Instinct Rawboost Treats // Product Review and Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Of course when I smelled that burst of raw chicken flavor I dropped everything and came sprinting over. Cricket better watch out, because when I smell chicken nothing is going to get in my way!

Instinct Rawboost Treats // Product Review and Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Nothing is ever truly free at my house, so mom made me work for my treats, but as you can see from the video below – I’d pretty much to anything for a taste of these scrumptious chicken bites!

Instinct Rawboost Treats // Product Review and Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

You can fetch your own package of Instinct Rawboost Treats HERE.

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Disclosure: I received a box of Rawboost treats from Chewy.com to review. All opinions are entirely my own.

Friday Fetch: Kurgo’s Tru-Fit Smart Harness with Camera Mount

Posted on August 2, 2013 by Ammo

My life is pretty well documented on this blog, but I secretly always wondered what it would be like to take my own photos and videos.

Well with Kurgo’s Tru-fit Smart Harness you can now mount a camera to your dog’s chest or back. Specifically designed to work with GoPro cameras (and the Sony Action Cam), your dog can now catch all the action! I’m pretty sure any videos I took would include lots of digging and hunting!

Friday Fetch: Kurgo's Tru-Fit Smart Harness with Camera Mount // Ammo the Dachshund

You can fetch the Kurgo Tru-Fit Smart Harness with Camera Mount HERE for $35.

July 2013 Monthly Recap

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Ammo

It’s time to take a look back over the past month at all the exciting things I’ve done! So just incase you missed it, here are some of my highlights from July!

My Personal Puddle // Ammo the Dachshund

I took a dip in my own Personal Puddle!

Adventure Awaits // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared what I do when Adventure Awaits.

4th of July // Independence Day // Ammo the Dachshund

I celebrated the 4th of July.

Fourth of July with Ammo the Dachshund

I recapped all the adventures I had on the Fourth of July.

Day at the Pool // Ammo the Dachshund

I spent the day at the pool.

Easy Poop A Scoop Product Review and Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I reviewed and gave away an Easy-Scoop-A-Poop.

At the Rodeo // Team Penning // Ammo the Dachshund

I went to the rodeo to watch my ponies compete.

Product Review: True Chews Premium Jerky from Chewy.com // Ammo the Dachshund

I helped my pal Trooper test out some True Chews premium jerky.

Swim Lessons // Ammo the Dachshund

I took some swim lessons.

Voyagers K9 Apparel for Dogs // Product Review // Ammo the Dachshund

I tested out my new raincoat from Voyagers K9 and gave away a gift certificate to a lucky reader.

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

I spent a rainy day at the lake with my pal Shilah.

Prime Pet Supply Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I tested and gave away some great products at Prime Pet Supply.

2013 Chincoteague Pony Penning // Ammo the Dachshund

I welcomed my ponies home from the Chincoteague Pony Penning.

Adventures in Graphic Design // Ammo the Dachshund goes to Work

I got to spend the day at work with dad.

An Average Weekend // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared what an average weekend looks like for me.

Boy, I sure did a lot in July! I’m looking forward to many more adventures in August!

An Average Weekend

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Ammo

An average weekend for me is probably actually not that average. See my family is always on the go go go, and one weekend adventure always leads to another.

An Average Weekend // Ammo the Dachshund

Most days always start out on the farm, with my daily farm chores like feeding the ponies and making sure everything is in order.

An Average Weekend // Ammo the Dachshund

Then usually it’s out to lunch – always at a dog friendly dining establishment!

An Average Weekend // Ammo the Dachshund

Then it’s off to burn some calories by going on a hike!

An Average Weekend // Ammo the Dachshund

On the way home we make a pit-stop at the hardware store to pick up supplies for more weekend projects.

An Average Weekend // Ammo the Dachshund

I take a quick rest, because I know we’ll be stopping for ice cream on the way home too.

An Average Weekend // Ammo the Dachshund

With all these weekend adventures it’s no wonder that by the time I arrive home again I look like this! And it’s not even bedtime yet!

I can’t complain though, because weekend adventures are the best!

Adventures in Graphic Design

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Ammo

My average week consists of a 5 day work week – in which I greet customers most of the day at my mom’s custom frame shop. But with mom gone all last week I found myself actually missing work!

Adventures in Graphic Design // Ammo the Dachshund goes to Work

So Dad offered me up the chance to go to work with him – and try my paw at being a graphic designer just like my dad!

Adventures in Graphic Design // Ammo the Dachshund goes to Work

I arrived at work early, and was excited to see if they had set me up with a window office.

Adventures in Graphic Design // Ammo the Dachshund goes to Work

Unfortunately they must not have known how important I am, because my “office” was a spot on the floor – hardly conducive to working on graphic design! Humph!

I took a tour around the office, and then it was time to get down to business.

Adventures in Graphic Design // Ammo the Dachshund goes to Work

I helped dad with some of his work, but quickly grew bored of staring at a computer screen. Somehow the job sounded much more glamorous than I thought – or at least I was hoping we would be designing something I was interested in – like dog food ads!

Adventures in Graphic Design // Ammo the Dachshund goes to Work

So I took the rest of the afternoon off and parked myself by the front door – waiting for customers to come just like I do at mom’s shop.

Adventures in Graphic Design // Ammo the Dachshund goes to Work

Unfortunately dad’s office does not have the same sort of traffic flow as mom’s retail business – so my “happy to meet you tail wag” didn’t get much use.

Adventures in Graphic Design // Ammo the Dachshund goes to Work

That’s ok though, because I used all the free time I had to “clean” the kitchen before lunch for all of the hard-working employees. I’m pretty sure it was much appreciated!

Shop Dog // Work // Ammo the Dachshund

I had fun with dad at work, but I think I’d much rather greet customer’s at mom’s shop all day – sorry dad! But it’s good to be needed, no matter where I work!

Friday Fetch: Clickit 3 Point Safety Harness for Dogs

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Ammo

Most of you know that I’m all about safety. I wear a seatbelt in the car and have used the k9carfence, I wear a life vest when on the water, and I even wear a stunt helmet when performing tricks! So when I came across this new safety harness for dogs from Sleepypod I was intrigued.

Clickit is the first dog safety harness to incorporate three-points of attachment to absorb force in a frontal collision by dissipating energy and keeping the dog in the car seat during an impact. Clickit can also be used in the cargo area and includes a d-ring on the back of the vest so it can be used as a walking harness.

Check it out for yourself in this crash test:

Friday Fetch: Clickit 3 Point Safety Dog Harness

You can pre-order the Clickit from Sleepypod HERE.

Rainy Days at the Lake

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Ammo

On those hot summer days one of my very favorite things to do is to visit the Marshcreek State Park – home to my favorite lake. But what about on those rainy summer days? Well, I still like to visit the lake!

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

The day started hot and sunny enough, so I packed up my life vest (and my pal Shilah the Husky) and headed out to the lake.

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

I was surprised to find that the water was warm, as in bathtub warm! So I had no hesitation in jumping right in!

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

Shilah had a bit more hesitation with the water, would you believe she’s never been to a lake before! Not to worry though, I was able to coax her right in.

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

Just as I was starting to get warmed up a huge storm came through and dampened my chance to hop on a boat rental!

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

But after waiting out the heaviest of rain, I wasn’t going to let it spoil my fun, and it was back in the water for Shilah and me!

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

I even took to some good old fashioned dog paddling, because I of course had to show off my mad swimming skills to my pal Shilah!

What do you do on rainy summer days?

My Ponies Head to Chincoteague

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Ammo

Every year my mom packs up the ponies and heads to Chincoteague Island in Virginia for the Annual Chincoteague Pony Swim and Auction the last week in July. Sadly I’m always left behind for this annual homecoming of sorts, mostly because mom says it’s too hot for me!

painting pony with ammo the dachshund

So while I stay home with dad and watch movies, eat junk food, and stay up way too late, mom and my ponies are performing all week long at the Chincoteague Pony Centre in the hot summer weather. Perhaps I got the better end of this deal?

Ammo the Dachshund Helps Prepare for Pony Penning // Chincoteague Pony Boomerang

Ammo the Dachshund Super Hero and his Super Hero Pony

I’m wishing my ponies the best of luck in their performances, and I just know they’ll make lots of people smile!

boomerang laughing

See you when you return ponies! You better bring me back a souvenir!

Also, check out this article that was in my local paper all about my favorite ponies! Read it HERE.

Voyagers K9 Product Review & Giveaway

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Ammo

Disclaimer: This review and giveaway is brought to you by Voyagers K9.

Voyagers K9 Apparel is a company that I am already pretty familiar with – having owned two of their custom made coats for several years now. So when I got the chance to test out one of their raincoats, I did a little happy dance (in the rain of course).

Voyagers K9 Apparel for Dogs // Product Review // Ammo the Dachshund

The unique thing about these coats are that they can be custom made to fit your dog, and not just pure breeds – ANY BREED OF DOG. So I sent in my measurements and pretty soon there was a package waiting at my doorstep with this spiffy new red raincoat that fits me oh-so-perfectly. I mean just look how tailored it fits, which is no easy feat for an oddly shaped dachshund body.

Voyagers K9 Apparel for Dogs // Product Review // Ammo the Dachshund

Unlike their winter and cold weather coats, this raincoat is light weight with a mesh lining – meaning even though it’s summer I don’t have to worry about getting overheated in it.

Voyagers K9 Apparel for Dogs // Product Review // Ammo the Dachshund

I love the attached hood as it is the perfect for keeping my little ears dry, but I also have the option to unvelcro the front and fold it over too.

Voyagers K9 Apparel for Dogs // Product Review // Ammo the Dachshund

The coats from Voyagers K9 Apparel also come with holes to attach a leash to a collar and optional ones to attach to a harness as well.

Voyagers K9 Apparel for Dogs // Product Review // Ammo the Dachshund

And my final test of my spiffy new raincoat was to see how it faired in the rain – which as luck would have it a storm was rolling in on the farm!

Voyagers K9 Apparel for Dogs // Product Review // Ammo the Dachshund

I started off slow – testing my new coat inside under the drops of rain that were bouncing into the barn.

Voyagers K9 Apparel for Dogs // Product Review // Ammo the Dachshund

Each drop beaded up on my coat and kept me perfectly dry underneath, but the true test would be romping in the puddles outside! Check it out for yourself in my instagram videos below:

My new raincoat even kept me dry enough that I wanted to take a potty break outside in the rain – now that’s saying something!

The fact that I didn’t even need a bath afterwards is proof that this is one of the best raincoats out there! And if it’s anything like my winter jackets from Voyagers K9 (which have lasted me for over 3 years now), then you know it will hold up to the rigors of farm life!

So now onto the super awesome news for you!

Voyagers K9 Apparel for Dogs // Product Review // Ammo the Dachshund

ONE Lucky WINNER will WIN a $50 GIFT CERTIFICATE to VOYAGERS K9!
– so you too can get your own custom coat!

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. You’ll also get bonus entries for liking Voyagers K9 on Facebook. You are welcome to leave a comment on this post as well, but comments will not be counted as entries. 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 7/27/12 12AM EST. Open to US Residents & International Residents! Good luck!

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Disclosure: I received a raincoat from Voyagers K9 Apparel to review. All opinions are entirely my own.