Treat Dispensing Toys for Dogs

Posted on November 18, 2015 by Ammo

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

When it comes to treat dispensing toys, I have to say, I’ve pretty much tried them all! Toys you have to roll around, toys you have to chew, and toys that are just too frustrating that you can’t get one single treat out of.

I have some that I loathe and some that I love, and now thanks to my friends at Chewy.com I can add another one to the love pile!

Treat Dispensing Toys for Dogs

This here is the Busy Buddy Twist n’ Treat from PetSafe. You add treats to the inside (any size treats will do and you can even use spreadable treats)…

Treat Dispensing Toys for Dogs

..then simply twist them together creating space for your dog to get the treats out. Twist the sides close together for a more challenging game, and keep it wider apart for an easier game.

Treat Dispensing Toys for Dogs

I like mine in the middle, not too hard, but not too easy.

Treat Dispensing Toys for Dogs

Now if you’ll excuse me, I have some treat dispensing to work on!

You can fetch your dog a Busy Buddy Twist n’ Treat from Chewy.com on sale starting at $5.

Does your dog love treat dispensing toys? Do you have any favorites you think I may not have tried? Do tell!

Happy Dog Loves the Beach

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Ammo

A few weekends ago my mom and dad decided to take me on a fun adventure to the Delaware Beaches. And you know what that means? There are going to be a bazillion photos of me running like a crazy dog on the beach in this post!

Happy Dog Visits the Beach

Now if you have followed my blog for a while, then you may already know that I LOVE the beach! While I’m not so much a fan of the ocean per-say, I am a fan of the sand. Digging, rolling, and running in it are my idea of a good time.

Happy Dog Visits the Beach

Despite the fact that it was a little bit chilly, you can tell by the smile on my face just how happy being at the beach made me!

Happy Dog Visits the Beach

I spent some time relaxing on the beach, and then set out on a late afternoon walk.

Happy Dog Visits the Beach

It wasn’t long before my parents finally unhooked the leash so I could run as much as my heart desired!

Happy Dog Visits the Beach

And run I did!

Happy Dog Visits the Beach

If you’ve ever wondered how I keep such a fit figure….this is how! I was built to run!

Happy Dog Visits the Beach

After some running I decided it might be nice to cool off in the water. Good thing I found it to be a bit too chilly for me, because you’ll never guess what I found in one of the tide pools!

Happy Dog Visits the Beach

Oh yes! That’s a small shark right there (with sadly a hook & bobber stuck on him) in one of the beach tide pools.

Happy Dog Visits the Beach

Dad and I desperately wanted to capture the shark and help remove that hook and send him back out to sea….but of course mom was worried one of us would get an arm or leg bit off! So needless to say we were left hoping that the tide would come in that night and take him back out to see for more shark adventures!

Happy Dog Visits the Beach

And then it was back to more running on the beach…baywatch style! Of course the daredevil in me ran a little bit close to the water, just enough to make mom worry that the shark was gonna get me!

(P.S. Don’t worry, that shark was safely in another tide pool and I was in no real danger, but it’s fun to pretend!)

Happy Dog Visits the Beach

After all that running I was pretty pooped! But when mom and dad said it was time to pack up and head back home, I was a little sad.

Happy Dog Visits the Beach

Don’t worry though, I made sure to bring a little of that beach smell home with me! Nothing quite like a nose full of sand.

Does your dog love the beach as much as I do? Do you ever let your dog run off leash? (P.S. I’m only allowed off leash when mom and dad are sure I’m in the listening mood, as you know sometimes us dachshunds decide we don’t feel like obeying!)

Birthday Week: Ammo’s Year 6 Video

Posted on October 9, 2015 by Ammo

One of my favorite things about Birthday Week is having the chance to look back over my past year of life. As sad as my mom and dad are that I’m another year older, it’s always fun to reminice about all the amazing adventures I had over the past year. And boy did I have a lot of adventures!

Birthday Week: Happy 7th Birthday to Ammo

So just like last year, my mom helped me compile a video to highlight some of my favorite adventures from my 6th year! So if you’ve got 10 minutes, you’ll definitely want to watch this video filled of happy memories.

This concludes my week of Birthday Fun! I’ll just have to wait until next year to celebrate again. Incase you missed some of the excitement, here’s a recap:

Welcome to Birthday Week
Birthday Wish List & Big Sale
Barkbox Giveaway (and you can still enter to win!)
DIY Projects for Pets
Ammo opens Presents
DIY Snake Dog Toy
DIY Dog Bone Art
Puppyhood Video
Instagram Giveaway (and you can still enter to win!)

Until next year friends! Happy Birthday to me!

Birthday Week: Instagram Giveaway

Posted on October 9, 2015 by Ammo

Since Birthday Week is nearing an end, and today is the very last day I’m celebrating my 7th Birthday I have one last treat for everyone.

You can’t go to a Birthday Party without getting a goodie bag, so I have a super fun Instagram Giveaway with items from my Online Shop!

Birthday Week: Instagram Giveaway!

How to Win:

Follow me on Instagram – @ammothedachshund – Repost the image above to Instagram and tag @ammothedachshund and #ammoturns7 (Open to WORLDWIDE Readers, unfortunately private accounts are not eligible to enter). Contest ends 10-16-15. One winner will be chosen randomly and announced on instagram. Contest rules and image above can also be found via our instagram account.

Birthday Week: Ammo turns 5 // Reader Survey // Ammo the Dachshund

And for all my fans I’m also offering up a special discount to my Online Shop! Use code AMMOTURNS7 for 40% off orders over $10 this week only! (coupon valid until 10-10-15)

This giveaway is for instagram users, but don’t worry, if you don’t have instagram you can still enter my Barkbox Giveaway this week!

Before I completely bring Birthday Week to a close I have one last gem to share with you a little later today, so make sure you stop back this afternoon to check out my 7th Birthday Video, with a look back over the past year of my life! (pending my mom can get the mega 10 minute long video uploaded to youtube in time!)

Birthday Week: Puppyhood Memories

Posted on October 8, 2015 by Ammo

It wouldn’t be Birthday Week without taking a look back at what life was like for me when I was just a young pup.

Throwback Thursday: Sweater Weather // Puppy Photos of Ammo the Dachshund

Napping Ammo the Dachshund Puppy

7 years ago I was meeting my family for the first time, and the best part is that it was all caught on camera! The quality may not be great, but I’m so glad my mom and dad were able to capture these special memories.

So here’s a fun little video with a look back on some of the very first days with my family (including some never-before-seen footage!).

My mom and dad had a blast last night looking through old footage of me as a puppy. Their only regret is there isn’t more!

Do you have adorable puppy videos of your dog? Post them on my Facebook Page because my mom says she’d love to spend her ENTIRE day looking at cute puppies!

Birthday Week: Presents, Presents & More Presents

Posted on October 7, 2015 by Ammo

Since my official Birthday was on Monday (I’m 7 woohoo!) I bet you’re all wondering what exactly I did to celebrate the special day. So I made this fun video to show you just how things went down on the anniversary of my birth…

As you can see other than opening my presents I did a whole lot of napping in the sun around the farm with my buddy Trooper. It wasn’t exciting, it wasn’t adventurous, but it’s exactly what I wanted to do on my Birthday!

Ammo the Dachshund celebrates his 7th Birthday

And did you notice? My best buddy even gave me the big dog bed because it was my Birthday!

How do you celebrate your dog’s Birthday?

Birthday Week: Ammo Turns 7!

Posted on October 5, 2015 by Ammo

Today is a very special day, today is the one day a year where I become just 1 year older. Today is my 7th Birthday!

Birthday Week: Happy 7th Birthday to Ammo

Now having just one day a year to celebrate your birth is just so sad, so just like every year since I turned one I’m going to celebrate my Birthday ALL WEEK LONG.

Birthday Week: Happy 7th Birthday to Ammo

So grab your party hats friends, and welcome to Birthday Week! Make sure you check back on my blog (or better yet sign up for e-mail notifications to be notified when a new post is live) everyday this week – sometimes even twice a day. I’ve got giveaways, diy projects, and maybe even some adorable puppy pictures to share! It’s going to be so much fun!

Incase you missed my previous years’ festivities, be sure to check out all my Birthday Week Celebrations. Any other October Birthdays out there?

When Dogs Go Crazy Over Leaves

Posted on October 2, 2015 by Ammo

Ok well technically there is only one dog going crazy over leaves, and it’s me!

Hanging out in Leaves // Ammo the Dachshund

Something about those crunchy leaves just gives me the case of the zoomies!

Doesn’t this just make you want to run outside and play in a pile of leaves? Does your dog get the zoomies in the fall too?

Adding Raw to Your Dog’s Diet with #StellaandChewys Meal Mixers + A Giveaway

Posted on September 22, 2015 by Ammo

This post is sponsored by Stella & Chewy’s and the BlogPaws Professional Pet Blogger Network. I am being compensated for helping spread the word about Meal Mixers, but AmmotheDachshund.com only shares information we feel is relevant to our readers. Stella & Chewy’s is not responsible for the content of this article.

Adding Raw to Your Dog's Diet with Stella & Chewy's Meal Mixers + A Giveaway

Have you ever wanted to add some raw to your dog’s diet, but weren’t sure where to start? Well guess what, today I have a great product to share that can make adding raw to your pet’s diet simple and easy. Meet Stella & Chewy’s Meal Mixers®!

Adding Raw to Your Dog's Diet with Stella & Chewy's Meal Mixers + A Giveaway

Stella & Chewy’s Meal Mixers are raw foods that have been freeze-dried to lock in nutrition and flavor. They are ready to feed right out of the bag. (no waiting around for mom or dad to prep you a bowl of raw food!)

Simply scoop and serve!

Now I know if you’re never fed raw pet food it can be a little bit scary, but as an extra food safety measure, Stella & Chewy’s uses a test and hold process. Third party independent lab analysis is conducted on each batch of food before it leaves their own Wisconsin-based manufacturing facility. The results for every batch is posted on the Stella & Chewy’s website for consumers to see. I don’t know about you, but that sounds a whole lot safer than eating raw beef off the grocery store shelf. Plus it’s much less messy!

When using Stella & Chewy’s Meal Mixers you don’t have to commit to feeding your dog a completely raw diet either. You can simply scoop the desired amount and mix it with your pet’s dry dog food for an extra boost of raw food nutrition.

Adding Raw to Your Dog's Diet with Stella & Chewy's Meal Mixers + A Giveaway Stella & Chewy’s Meal Mixers includes premium ingredients:

Packed with 95% nutrient-rich meat, organs and bone
Complemented by organic fruits and vegetables and added probiotics & antioxidants
All of Stella & Chewy’s products are made WITHOUT grains, glutens, fillers, artificial preservatives or colorings

Plus they are made in the USA!

They are available in 4 protein options Stella’s Super Beef, Chewy’s Chicken, Tantalizing Turkey, and Savory Salmon & Cod and come in 3 sizes (3.5 oz, 9 oz, 18 oz). I got to test out Stella’s Super Beef option.

I also found that Stella & Chewy’s Meal Mixers were very convenient to travel with as you don’t need to refrigerate it, and it doesn’t require any special meal prep.

I’m always eating on the go whether it be at home, on the farm, or at work – and sometimes out and about during my many adventures. So having a food that can travel easily is always important to me.