Over the weekend it got hot hot hot, and instead of just laying around the house panting I decided to go to the lake!
I’m no stranger to the Marshcreek Lake, in fact I took my first paddleboarding adventure out there just last year.
This time though I decided to take to the lake via kayak!
The wind in my ears was just what I needed to cool off on a hot summer day.
What do you do to beat the heat in the summer?
Disclaimer: This review is brought to you by Chewy.
Lately I’ve been reviewing my fair share of pet treats, and I started to wonder if the Universe was trying to tell me something like, “Eat your heart out Ammo!”. But then I received this package of Low Fat dog treats made by Fromm from my pals at Chewy.com, and I realized the Universe was instead saying “Eat your heart out Ammo, but make sure it’s low fat so you don’t get fat!” Good idea Universe.
These Fromm Cranberry Liver Treats are made from Fresh Wisconsin cranberries and liver with a touch of garlic.
These crunchy treats were just my size, and the perfect thing to take with me on the dog agility course. And with only one calorie per treat, I don’t have to worry about my “hot dog” dragging on the ground!
So if you are like me and the Universe is telling you to eat your heart out, make sure you pick up these Fromm Treats from Chewy.com so you too won’t have to worry about that pesky spare tire! You can check out the full line of Fromm Treats HERE.
Disclosure: I received a bag of Fromm Treats free of charge to review, but all opinions are entirely my own.
This past Friday was Take Your Dog to Work Day, but for me it was no different than any other day, because I work most days with my mom in her custom frame shop.
But, I decided to play the part anyway and instead of my usual sunbathing by the front door I threw on my glasses and helped mom with the picture framing.
Choosing picture frames is no easy task, but it’s a good thing I have a great eye for design!
I picked out some colorful mouldings that would look super awesome on one of my Dream Big Prints.
I must admit, I worked pretty darn hard and I’m pretty sure I should get a raise. Please add 4 more cookies to my daily wages mom!
One of my number one missions in life is to eat – my mom’s number one missions is to make sure I eat healthy. We may not always agree on what makes for a tasty snack (horse manure on the farm comes to mind), but when I came across Smart Cookie Dog Treats, I knew my mom couldn’t argue!
This new start-up company’s goal is simple, to make healthy dog treats customized for your dog. On their website you can choose the ingredients, and Smart Cookie will bake and ship them to you. Pick your protein, carbs, and fruits & veggies – then they’re baked with some of the freshest ingredients from local farms in Colorado and sent to your doorstep!
You can fetch your own custom dog treats from Smart Cookie for $6 per twenty pack!
After yesterday’s photography studio debacle, I decided I needed to redeem myself. What better way to do so than with some sexy photos for all the ladies out there! I’m sure you’ll agree after seeing all this eye candy….
Why, Hello Ladies! *wink*
The other day mom set up a little photo studio for me in the spare room at my house. So I figured why not give it a little whirl? What could go wrong?
It started off innocently enough – I’m such a natural in front of the camera that mom says it’s hard to take a bad photo of me.
But then we started busting out some props (more like whatever mom could grab in arm’s length), and I should of known right then that things would take a turn for the worse.
And before I knew it I was wearing women’s accessories!
If you are new to this blog then I better set things straight right now, I AM A BOY! (despite what these photos may suggest).
I just hope Trooper doesn’t see this! He’ll never let me live it down.
The dirt between my toes tells a story.
A story of adventures had and the most fun a little dachshund boy can have in his own backyard.
I mean come on, just check out the smile on my face!
Disclaimer: This review is brought to you by Mattie & Margot.
Have you heard of Mattie & Margot? If not, then you are missing out my friend. Makers of stylish handmade dog collars, Mattie & Margot carry every color under the sun, and they’re just what I needed to brighten up my summer!
I purchased one of Mattie & Margot’s Mystery Collars (in yellow) and received this sunny Yellow Gold collar – isn’t it happy? With their Mystery Collars you can choose a color range for $16 or let it be a total surprise for $12 – what a great deal!
And because Rachael (the expert sewing machine operator behind Mattie & Margot) knew that us farm dogs always need a back-up collar, she sent along this snazzy Bluebird/Navy Collar too.
I’m still not sure which one I will stink up first on the farm, it’s a tough call.
I was looking so fine in my new collars that my kitty pal Spider got a little jealous. Too bad for her they don’t come in kitty sizes!
But for all you canines out there, I’m sure there’s a Mattie & Margot Collar just for you, they even come in a new miniature size! Which one would you choose?
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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 May!
I got to test out some of Orijen’s Freeze-Dried Treats from Chewy.com – they were yummy! Product Review: Orijen Freeze-Dried Treats from Chewy.com
I hosted a Giveaway with my friends at Billy Wolf. Billy Wolf Giveaway & Sale
I went for a run on the farm. Got Gold Fishes
I showed off some of my most recent paintings. Paintings by Ammo the Dachshund
I helped mom and dad clean up sticks in my backyard that were left from the hurricane. A Day of Sticks
I wished all the dog moms (and two legged moms) a Happy Mother’s Day. Happy Mother’s Day to the Dog Moms
I showed off some of the art that I’ve collected around my home. A Dachshund’s Art Gallery
I went on a barn hunt with my gal pal Liebe. I Went on a Barn Hunt
I made some beautiful artwork on mom’s windows. Nose Art
I went out to eat at the Four Dogs Tavern. Tonight We Dine
I got to check out a local Rodeo. Rodeo in Amish Country
I showed everyone my new toy. My Pickle Pocket – Treat Dispenser for Dogs
I wished my best friend Trooper a Happy Birthday. Happy 6th Birthday Trooper
I remembered the soldiers on Memorial Day. Memorial Day Remembrances
I got to hang out with my pal Shilah the Husky. Baseball, Huskies, and First Aid Kits
I rolled in the most awful thing ever and it was glorious! Stink Happens
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You might remember that a few months ago, thanks to all of your wonderful votes, my phrase “My Hero” was selected to be turned into a tag in the Blanket Id Adopt a Tag Collection.
This new collection has been especially designed with breed rescues in mind and is available in the blanket id store! Each tag will directly benefit a Rescue – either each winner’s chosen charity (I chose to support the Coast to Coast Dachshund Rescue) or you can select your own. You’ll find information about all the chosen winners here.
I was so excited when my new Blanket Id tag arrived in the mail!
Since the idea behind this tag collection is showing you care, I decided that I would gift my new Blanket Id tag to my best friend Trooper – so that he can be protected by the Blanket Id services too!
If you can’t tell, Trooper is very excited to be “My Hero” and we couldn’t be more thrilled to be helping one of our favorite rescues, The Coast to Coast Dachshund Rescue.
You can pick up your own My Hero Tag HERE and help a rescue group by raising funds.