Fashion Show with my Friends Mattie & Margot

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Ammo

Disclaimer: This review is brought to you by Mattie & Margot.

Mattie & Margot Collars // Ammo the Dachshund

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!

Mattie & Margot Collars // Ammo the Dachshund

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!

Mattie & Margot Collars // Ammo the Dachshund

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.

Mattie & Margot Collars // Ammo the Dachshund

I’m still not sure which one I will stink up first on the farm, it’s a tough call.

Mattie & Margot Collars // Ammo the Dachshund

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?

[Shop] Mattie & Margot

[Friend] Mattie & Margot

Friday Fetch: The Bear & The Rat Frozen Treats for Dogs

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Ammo

With my summer officially in full swing (never mind that the official start of summer isn’t until June 21), I know that with the hot days ahead I’ll be itching for some cool treats.

I came across these all natural frozen dog treats from The Bear & The Rat that are made with real yogurt and packed full of probiotics to help aid in your dog’s digestion. With flavors like Banana Peanut Barker and Bacon Peanut Barker they totally have me drooling. (Sadly I’ll never get to taste test these myself though, because my tummy is sensitive to yogurt – but I can live vicariously through you!).

Friday Fetch: The Bear & The Rat All Natural Frozen Dog Treats // Ammo the Dachshund

You can fetch your own scoop of Bacon Peanut Barker from The Bear & The Rat.

12 Days of Cheer! Holiday Gift Guides for Dogs & Dog Lovers

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Ammo

I love gift giving so much that I decided to round-up some holiday shopping guides for the dogs and dog lovers in your life this year! I hope it will help you find something special for someone in your life.

12 Days of Cheer! Holiday Gift Guides for Dogs and Dog Lovers

1. Wagwear Canvas Travel Bowl from Olive

2. Holiday Grow Your Own Sprinkle Pet Ornaments from Olive

3. Lili Chin Pet ID Tag from Blanket ID from the Donation by Design Collection

4. Grey Chevron Round Dog Bed from Inubar

5. Sweet Potato Chews from Chewy.com

12 Days of Cheer! Holiday Gift Guides for Dogs and Dog Lovers

1. Albert the French Bulldog Pillow from Urban Outfitters

2. Pink Balloon Dog Necklace from Art with a Twist on Etsy

3. Canine Coaster Set from Rifle Paper Co.

4.Terrier Ring from Mod Cloth

5. 52 Weeks of Treats Ebook from Pretty Fluffy

6. Sweater Pup Cookie Jar from Anthropologie

12 Days of Cheer! Holiday Gift Guides for Dogs & Dog Lovers

1. Dog Man’s Best Friend print by Holly V. Monroe

2. Wiener Dog Ornament from Urban Outfitters

3. Red Great Dane long sleeve t-shirt from We are all Smith on Etsy

4. Things Your Dog Doesn’t Want You to Know book from Urban Outfitters

5. Salty Dog Mens Soap from Chase Street Soap Company on Etsy

Happy Shopping Everyone!

Friday Fetch: White Faux Taxidermy Dog Busts

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Ammo

Don’t freak out, we’re not talking REAL Taxidermy here (which is sort of creepy if you ask me). You may recall that I’m a HUGE art lover (I work in a frame shop, paint pictures, and hang out with some famous painting ponies), so when I discovered White Faux Taxidermy on Etsy I was in love!

Ammo the Dachshund // Friday Fetch // White Faux Taxidermy // Dog Busts

Not only do they create super cute replicas of animals, but just this week they came out with a line of charming dog bust statues. Sadly they do not carry a dachshund bust yet (although the hound dog looks awfully similar), but I’m still completely smitten.

Each faux animal is cast out of a polyresin material, thus making the sculpture fairly light in weight, great for hanging or displaying. You can even have your sculptures custom painted in any color imaginable. I’ll take one of each please!

Ammo the Dachshund // Friday Fetch // White Faux Taxidermy // Dog Busts

You can fetch your own animal statue from White Faux Taxidermy HERE!

Friday Fetch: The Clicker Leash

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Ammo

I don’t talk a lot about the training methods my mom uses with me on the blog (but I should!), but since I was just a wee pup my mom has been using clicker training with me. Clicker training is a positive training method for animals using a clicker or small mechanical noisemaker, as a marker for behavior.

In fact, since my mom knew that us Dachshunds are one of the hardest dogs to house train (it’s true), she began clicker training me from the start to do my business outside. I’m proud to say I am completely house trained now (even if it did take me a little longer than the average pooch) thanks to the clicker. Now had we known about the Clicker Leash from the start, this totally would have been a must have item for me when I was learning the potty basics.

Ammo the Dachshund // Friday Fetch // Clicker Leash

The Clicker Leash puts effective, humane training methods at your fingertips by merging a clicker with an ergonomic, lightweight leash handle. The Clicker Leash makes reward-based training convenient and fun while eliminating juggling and fumbling. Whether you are training your puppy, working on basic life skills with an adult dog or competing in canine sports the Clicker Leash puts your clicker where you need it, when it counts. As long as you have your dog’s leash, your favourite training tool is on hand!

Ammo the Dachshund // Friday Fetch // Clicker Leash

You can fetch your own clicker leash HERE for $30.

Friday Fetch: Pet First Aid Kits

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Ammo

This week I got stung by a bee! I know the horror! My mom noticed pretty quickly that I had been stung because I stopped barking at a deer in my backyard to lick my leg. After a few minutes my leg started to swell a bit – and then about an hour later I started to get some swelling under my eye and on my nose. So at 9:30pm my dad rushed off to the pharmacy to get me some benedryl, and after eating 1/2 a tablet and sleeping it off, I woke up in the morning feeling much better.

After my little bee sting incident it got me thinking about being safe – and keeping a pet first aid kit with me in the car and at home just in case anything were to happen.

So I decided to do a little Friday Fetch round-up today of some of my favorite pet first aid kits out there.

well fed mayday pet first aid kit via ammo the dachshund

Well Fed Mayday Pet First Aid Kit

AKC pet safety kit - via Ammo the Dachshund

AKC 20-Piece Pet First Aid Kit

lixit pet first aid kit via ammo the dachshund

Lixit First Aid Kit for Dogs

Any pet parents out there have a first aid kit for their dogs at home? Have suggestions for must-have products to include? Leave a comment below, I’d love to hear from you!

Friday Fetch: ChillSpot – cooling pet bed

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Ammo

Summer is here and the hot hot days in Pennsylvania are just around the corner for me. Being the farm dog that I am I enjoy spending most of my time outside, but when the mid-day heat really gets blazing I find myself looking for the coolest place to get out of the sun.

That’s why when I came across ChillSpot I knew they had come up with a great product to help dogs like me beat the Summer heat.

ChillSpot cooling pet bed via Ammo the Dachshund

Chillspot is a durable, portable, 24″ x 36″ cooling dog bed. It comes with four reusable Chillpods that can be put in your freezer overnight and used during the day to cool your Chillspot bed.

ChillSpot cooling pet bed via Ammo the Dachshund

ChillSpot is the only cooling bed that has an insulated base, allowing it to stay cold hours longer than others when out in warm weather.

ChillSpot - cooling pet bed via Ammo the Dachshund

You can fetch your own ChillSpot cooling pet bed here for $169.

Friday Fetch: The Cool Puppy Harness

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Ammo

the cool puppy harness Being a small dog I’m always on the lookout for cool harnesses that work well with my short legs. Also I’m a bit picky and don’t like having straps between my front legs – which somewhat limits my harness finds.

Recently I stumbled upon The Cool Puppy on Etsy, which carries a line of dog collars and leather harnesses for dogs that gives us doggies freedom of movement!

They are made of 100% leather and boast being both comfortable and durable for your dog.

You can fetch your own Harnesses and Collars at The Cool Puppy.

the cool puppy harness

the cool puppy collar

Shopping with a Trendy Dachshund

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Ammo

Ok, I admit it, I’m a bit of a shopping addict. I love scouring the internet for the latest and greatest trendy products – and I love bringing you my Friday Fetch feature every Friday, where I share some of my favorite finds.

shopping with ammo the dachshund on Amazon

The most asked question on the blog seems to be “where did you get that” (It’s because I’m so stylish right?), so I decided to add an “I’m Digging” section to the blog – right there on the sidebar. Here I’ll feature some of my favorite products from my Amazon Affiliate Shop – some of which I own and love, and others that are on my wish list.

So even though you all can’t ride in the shopping cart with me, you can still be just as cool.

I take cool to a whole new level don’t I?

So what am I missing? Any super-awesome new pet products out there that I should know about? Trendy Blogs I should be reading? Do tell.

Happy New Dachshund Art!

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Ammo

Hey pals! I’m inviting you back into my home office again today, because ever since it got a design upgrade a few months ago – I’ve been slowly adding to my art collection on the walls, and today I wanted to share with you my newest addition!

ammo the dachshund new art