On hot days there really isn’t anything else better than hitting the pool to keep cool.
Lucky for me my sister loves pool days too, so I’ve got a best friend to keep me company while we float around.
And with one mention of watermelon by mom…..our hot summer day is complete!
What do you do to beat the heat?
P.S. In case you are wondering, my spiffy life vest is made by Ruffwear and available on Amazon.*affiliate link
April’s showers will hopefully be bringing the May flowers! While my April had some wonderfully warm days it’s also been filled with lots of rain too. While the rain usually puts a damper on all my outdoor fun I was still able to pack in plenty of fun things to do this past month!
Before we get to my adventures though, let me give a shoutout to my special sponsors & affiliates! Thanks to them I’m able to bring you exciting posts, so make sure you give them some love and check out what great products they carry!
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And now onto my April Adventures..
I shared some of the fun times my sister and I have been having lately.
I hosted a Giveaway for dog toys that helps widows and orphans.
I celebrated 8 months with my little sis.
I went to visit the Easter Bunny.
I spent Easter at home with my family.
I tested the new Ruffwear Commuter Pack, and there is still time to ENTER MY GIVEAWAY for one too!
I took a trip to the Beach.
I shared some of the fun products I’m currently digging.
And that brings us to May! I’m looking forward to more and more outdoor activities as the weather continues to get even nicer!
What sort of adventures has your dog had this past month?
Disclaimer: this post and giveaway are brought to you by Ruffwear, all opinions are my own and I only share products I think you and your pets will love.
I bet you’re wondering what this fancy schmancy get-up I’ve got going on here is. Well my friends, it’s my new dog pack from my pals at Ruffwear!
The Ruffwear Commuter pack is a rucksack for us dogs with a clean modern look. So it fits right in on the hiking trail or the urban commute.
It comes in sizes for all dogs and is easy to strap on so you can get out the door in a flash!
With lots of pockets for all your gear it’s the perfect way to give your dog a job no matter where you’re headed.
It’s important to remember not to overload your pack, and according to Cesar Milan 10 -12% of your dog’s weight is a good starting point. And remember all dogs are different and if you are unsure start by getting the okay from your vet.
Since us Dachshunds are prone to back issues my pack is always very light weight and balanced on both sides. Sometimes I even just carry it empty, because I still feel like I have an important job to do with it on!
I always dream of carrying around some delicious treats, because if you’re going to wear pockets on your back, then you might as well make sure they are stuffed with food!
In reality though, most of the time it’s filled with diapers and baby gear. Sigh.
Even if my Commuter Pack is filled with baby stuff, I still look super business-like when I head through town to work. And no one even knows what I’ve got packed inside, and if they ask, I just tell them it’s important business things.
The Ruffwear Commuter Pack comes in two colors, Cloudburst Gray (which I’m wearing) and Larkspur Purple.
As an added bonus, I feel like my new rucksack makes me look extra tough and strong. I’ve been telling all the ladies that I’m carrying 20lb weights in them (shhh! it’s our secret).
And I even look sweet from behind!
So if you’re looking for a great way to make your dog feel important with a job to do, then you might want to check out the Commuter Pack from Ruffwear. As with all of their gear I can’t recommend it enough, and their products truly do hold up year after year.
And now for the best part…
ONE WINNER WILL WIN A RUFFWEAR COMMUTER PACK!
Here’s HOW TO WIN:
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I’ve finished packing…
…and loaded up all the necessities (which includes my pal Trooper), because I’m off on another adventure!
A road-trip of epic proportions (where it might be a wee bit warmer than Pennsylvania).
And when I return I’m sure I will have some amazing stories to share with all of you. Adventure Awaits!
P.S. Happy Thanksgiving to all my friends a few days early, I can’t wait to stuff my face on Thursday!
Do you have a guess where I might be headed?
Disclaimer: this post contains products from Martha Stewart Pets. All opinions are my own, and I only share products I think you and your pets will love.
For Father’s Day last weekend I decided to hit up the pool. It was a perfectly hot day, which meant it was a great way to cool off in the summer heat.
You may have even noticed my super cool new tank top, gifted to me from my pals at Martha Stewart Pets. I’m sure you can probably guess why I decided to wear it to the pool….
….because when I flex it really shows off my guns! Which way to the pool ladies?
After floating around for a bit it quickly became evident that there wasn’t going to be any ladies on this particular trip to the pool. Well unless you count mom and my aunts….but they don’t really count at all!
That’s ok though, because the “FEED ME” sign on my back seemed to work pretty well as everyone thought I looked adorable and was happy to toss me a cookie or two while I was floating around. Score 1 for the Martha Stewart Pets Shark Tee!
Eventually all my cousins showed up to play and it was time to strap on my life vest and get to the serious business of swimming!
I even got in some quality time with my dad as I worked on my dog paddling skills.
Swimming is a great calorie burner and I gotta keep up my fit figure for whenever those ladies do decide to show up at the pool!
My most important job of the day though is when I’m put on life guard duty. Someone has to make sure the cousins don’t drown, and when things get out of hand I have no problem barking up a storm to alert everyone of all the “unsafe” antics going on in the water. And despite what mom and dad say, it is not annoying, it’s necessary!
Does your dog enjoy a good pool day?
P.S. You can snag one of these super fun “Feed Me” Shark Tees from Martha Stewart Pets available exclusively at Petsmart.
April seems like it just flew by! I was excited for the warm spring weather to start hitting my area even more, but with it came some rain too! I can’t wait to share what I’ve been up to this past month.
First though, let me give a shoutout to my special sponsors & affiliates! Thanks to them I’m able to bring you exciting posts, so make sure you give them some love and check out what great products they carry!
My friends at Pet Qwerks are the makers of the brand new Flavorit Bone! Coming up in May I’ll have a full review on this product, but it’s essentially a really innovative flavored nylon chew bone that has special holes designed to hold your dog’s favorite soft treat as well. So if you’ve got a dog that likes to chew, you’re going to LOVE this new bone! This bone will be great at keeping your dog’s boredom at bay! You can even save 20% OFF with code FLAVORIT20
The Honest Kitchen is a dehydrated pet food company that I stand behind. It became part of my rotational diet in 2015 and I continue to love their food. Makers of healthy, wholesome, proper foods for dogs and cats, I believe their food is as healthy as you can get! Read my past reviews on The Honest Kitchen products. Follow this link for a FREE SAMPLE BUNDLE for $1 in shipping (discount automatically applied at checkout).
Barkbox is a monthly subscription service for your dog. Starting as low as $19 a month (shipping included) you can get a box of the finest treats and toys sent right to your front door every month! Choose from packages for small, medium, and large dogs and as a bonus 10% of their sales go to supporting rescue groups! You can check out just what goodies your dog could be getting every month by reading my reviews!
Use code AMMO for 10% off your Barkbox Subscription.
Ruffwear carries performance dog gear designed to enhance and inspire outdoor adventures for dogs and their human companions. Totally my kind of company that carries anything from dog hiking packs, harnesses, camping essentials and more! You can check out my reviews of some of their great gearincluding my favorite harness & life vest!
Free Shipping on all orders over $75 at Ruffwear!
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And now it’s time for my April adventures…
I made Trooper take a bath (because it was a bit too chilly for me!).
I shared what it looks like to be a spoiled dog.
Trooper and I joined the Night’s Watch.
I tested out an adjustable leash from my friends at Ruffwear.
I got my nap on once again in my “Oh the Places you Sleep” Series.
Trooper and I made it known that we wanted to eat!
I practiced my good dog skills at the hardware store.
I played some basketball and ate some snoballs!
My natural instinct led me to a hole.
I ate my fill of Bully Sticks.
I introduced my new Ice Queen friends on the farm.
I got some water for my beach.
And that leads me to May! With the unofficial start of summer (Memorial Day Weekend) almost here, I just know May is going to be the best month yet!
What sort of adventures did you have with your dog this past month?
Disclaimer: this post and giveaway is brought to you by Ruffwear and does contain affiliate links. All opinions are my own, and I only share products I think you and your dog will love!
It’s that time of year when one of my favorite pet companies, Ruffwear, comes out with their new Spring gear!
I was super excited this time around to be able to test out their new Slackline Leash.
At first glance it may look just like an ordinary dog leash, but I can tell you it is not.
The Ruffwear Slackline Leash is an adjustable-length leash from 6 feet to 3.5 feet. Its adjustable length can be fully extended for relaxed walks, or shortened for more control as needed.
Essentially this leash replaces those highly dangerous retractable leashes – which I don’t really recommend.
Mom and Dad love the padded handle which also includes a convenient accessory loop for pick up bags or small clip-on items.
The Slackline leash can also be handheld or waist-worn with the handy buckle, which also makes it easy if you ever need to tie your dog while out on a walk.
It’s also got reflective trim for safety, and comes in 4 fun colors: Twilight Grey (pictured), Meadow Green, Purple Dusk and Kokanee Red.
And incase you are wondering, there is still plenty of length to this leash when extended to allow me to explore all the fascinating places I find on my walks! And can still quickly shorten when I need to stay closer to mom and dad.
The Slackline Leash has been great for my walks to work in the morning, where sometimes I need to stay closer to mom incase of oncoming traffic. But don’t worry, I also always practice looking both ways before I cross the street (as seen in the video above).
You can fetch the new Ruffwear Slackline Leash for your dog for $39.95 (with FREE SHIPPING for orders over $75)!
And now for the best part….
ONE WINNER WILL WIN A RUFFWEAR SLACKLINE LEASH
Here’s HOW TO WIN:
No purchase necessary. To enter use the Rafflecopter widget below. 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. Open to USA readers only. Winners must claim their prizes within 48 hours of being notified or prize will be forfeited. By entering you are agreeing to the terms & conditions set forth in the Rafflecopter widget (see below).
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March is usually the beginning of some of my outdoor adventures, just as things start to warm up and daylight savings hits – making my days brighter! I can’t wait to share with you just what I was up to this past month!
First though, let me give a shoutout to my special sponsors & affiliates! Thanks to them I’m able to bring you exciting posts, so make sure you give them some love and check out what great products they carry!
The Honest Kitchen is a dehydrated pet food company that I stand behind. It became part of my rotational diet in 2015 and I continue to love their food. Makers of healthy, wholesome, proper foods for dogs and cats, I believe their food is as healthy as you can get! Read my past reviews on The Honest Kitchen products. Follow this link for a FREE SAMPLE BUNDLE for $1 in shipping (discount automatically applied at checkout).
Barkbox is a monthly subscription service for your dog. Starting as low as $19 a month (shipping included) you can get a box of the finest treats and toys sent right to your front door every month! Choose from packages for small, medium, and large dogs and as a bonus 10% of their sales go to supporting rescue groups! You can check out just what goodies your dog could be getting every month by reading my reviews!
Use code AMMO for 10% off your Barkbox Subscription.
Ruffwear carries performance dog gear designed to enhance and inspire outdoor adventures for dogs and their human companions. Totally my kind of company that carries anything from dog hiking packs, harnesses, camping essentials and more! You can check out my reviews of some of their great gear including my favorite harness & life vest!
Free Shipping on all orders over $75 at Ruffwear!
Best Bully Sticks is the place to go when you need something to keep your pet occupied! Bully Sticks are healthier than rawhides and safe for your pet too. Best Bully Sticks also offers the best prices on the web, and sell a product you can feel good about letting your pet snack on. Check out my review of Best Bully Sticks.
Use code AMMOBBS to save 12% off your Best Bully Stick Order.
And now it’s time for my March adventures…
I kicked off March by sharing some of my new Wonders treats with all my friends.
I shared a video of some of the things that I like to bark at.
I shared another installment of the places that I like to sleep.
I picked up a new skill at work to help us work smarter.
I took my new Iota GPS tracker for a spin.
I shared the 5 signs that tells me Spring is coming.
I shared how my mom gets me to eat my vegetables.
I put my new coat from Pepper Petwear to the farm dog test (and it survived).
I went on my first Spring Adventures.
I tried to take the Easter Bunny’s job & gave away a basket full of goodies from Martha Stewart Pets (and you can still ENTER TO WIN!)
I tried to pick a new frame for my painting from Paint Your Life (and you can still ENTER MY GIVEAWAY to win one).
I shared my Easter Basket with my best friend and recapped all my Easter Sunday adventures.
And that brings us to April! Top of my list is to get my vegetable garden started….I can’t wait for all those fresh veggies! What sort of adventures did you go on in March?
Thanksgiving is obviously well behind us, but with the craziness that is Christmas I never got to finish telling you all about my adventures on my last road trip! So today I wanted to share my fun shopping excursions in Charleston, South Carolina!
Trooper and I are always very excited when we are involved in the family outings during vacation. While most dogs might sit at home Trooper and I are included in as much as possible, and you better believe I wasn’t going to let them leave me out of a shopping adventure!
Before heading to Charleston we made a stop at this cute market on Folly Beach. Apparently it’s a mini “grocery store” according to mom and dad.
Now I’ve never been in a grocery store before, because they are normally a “no dogs allowed” place, but Bert’s Market is super dog friendly! I guess in a small beach town you can have those luxuries.
And to be honest, I’m a little peeved that I was never allowed in this glorious place with all things edible before!
Trooper and I agree, it’s almost better than the pet store! *Drool*
Before hitting Charleston for some more shopping Trooper and I stopped off at the Disc Golf course to watch some of my family play. My buddy Sharkie was there too making sure no discs ended up in the lake. Apparently he’s an expert at rescuing drowning discs…..go Sharkie!
Then it was off to downtown Charleston for some shopping!
Trooper decided to wait in the car while I hit up all the best stores. I love that most of the shops are pet friendly!
Of course even in the “human” stores I was able to find the dog stuff! This shop had some fun gear from one of my favorite retailers, Ruffwear.
Most of the shops I visited became a blur, but eventually we found a cute little pet shop and mom bought me some of my favorite treats.
By the time I made it back to the car I was pretty exhausted. Shopping is a very tough job, but nothing a little cat nap can’t fix.
It’s a good thing Trooper didn’t hit the shops like I did, because he couldn’t even make it through our next lunch stop without passing out. He’s such a lightweight!
My trip to South Carolina was shaping up to be such fun adventure, and don’t worry, I’ve still got a few more tales to share too!
Do you have a favorite vacation you took with your dog?
Disclaimer: this post and giveaway is brought to you by Ruffwear and does contain affiliate links. All opinions are my own, and I only share products I think you and your pet will love.
My buddy Trooper recently got a new car. As in a sparkly, shiny, glistening new car that muddy paws, pet hair, and dog cookies were not allowed in!
That is until my friends at Ruffwear sent us one of their new Dirtbag Seat Covers, so us dirty dogs were finally allowed to ride in the new car!
The Ruffwear Dirtbag™ Seat Cover is a durable, waterproof cover that shields vehicle seats from the remnants of dog adventures.
It can be installed in a traditional or hammock configuration, and their non-slip fabric keeps your dogs from sliding around during the ride.
The great thing about the Dirtbag is that it maintains openings for seatbelts. So for dogs like Trooper and I who are always securely seat belted in during drives can still do so.
During our long road trip last week to South Carolina Trooper and I brought along the Dirtbag Seat Cover, and the humans were super thankful we did because my boy Trooper here is like the shedding king!
And when one of us (I’m not pointing fingers) rolled in something extra stinky, the Dirtbag kept the new car seats stink free until the cover could be popped into the wash.
Another cool feature is this handy pocket for storing leashes, bowls, or anything you may need. And when you’re done using the cover it can fold up and be stored inside the built-in zippered pocket.
Even our pal Cricket the Cat thought the cover looked mighty neat!
So if you’ve got some four legged passengers you need to protect your seats from, then I highly recommend checking out the Dirtbag seat cover from Ruffwear!
And now for the best part….
ONE WINNER WILL A DIRTBAG SEAT COVER FROM RUFFWEAR!
Here’s HOW TO WIN:
No purchase necessary. To enter use the Rafflecopter widget below. 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. Open to USA readers only. Winners must claim their prizes within 48 hours of being notified or prize will be forfeited. By entering you are agreeing to the terms & conditions set forth in the Rafflecopter widget (see below).
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