Summer is going to be here before you know it, and I want to be totally ready with my summer bod. Which is why I’m not letting a little cold weather keep me from getting my muscles back…..
What do you think? Am I going to be ready once summer rolls round? 
Ok well technically there is only one dog going crazy over leaves, and it’s me!
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?
You know, sometimes it’s the simple things in life that can bring you the greatest joy.
For example, a few weeks ago I happened across a field of buttercups while on a walk with my mom and dad. And what I did next instantly put a smile on my face…
And to get the full effect you have to run like no one’s watching.
Happiness is a field of buttercups to run through! What brings your dog happiness?
Woohoo! Snow!
Yeah, that may not be the typical reaction that all northerners like me have when the sky dumps a big old pile of snow in your backyard. Especially when it’s almost March and the feeling that Spring can’t come soon enough is an epidemic.
But you know what, I really do love the snow.
The dashing part is especially fun! I like to pretend I’m being chased by a pack of wild wolves, only I’m so much faster than them that there is no way they can ever catch me. Hopefully I’ll never actually have to live in that moment, but just in case I’ll keep practicing.
And for those pups out there that don’t like to “blaze their own trail” in the snow, I’ve got news for you, you better start practicing, because you never know when those wolves are going to come out of nowhere!
I’m actually such an expert at blazing trails in the snow that you can hardly tell when I need to take a break to make some yellow snow.
Those wolves will never see it coming when they slip in my icy patch of yellow snow!
Always one step ahead. *wink*
Disclosure: This review and giveaway is brought to you by Puller.
Recently I got the chance to test a product for dogs that is designed to promote physical exercise.
Puller is a training device made up of two foam rings that encourages physical exercise, helps dogs to relieve stress, and improves overall physical shape and muscle development.
Now I like to think I keep a pretty sleek figure myself, but there is always ways to improve!
Puller claims that with 3 simple exercises for 20 minutes a day your dog can get the equivalent of a 2 mile intensive run or 2 hours of exhausting exercise (like playing fetch).
So Trooper and I decided to take Puller out to the farm for a little exercise.
The 3 exercises that Puller promotes is running, jumping, and pulling.
Trooper and I both enjoyed getting in some physical activity with Puller. We also hear the Puller floats (although we haven’t had a chance to test it), and it’s foam material is nice and soft on our teeth.
And it’s because of the foam material that Puller is not designed to be a toy you leave for your dog to play with on their own, but a device to help you keep your pup fit and active with you.
So to get some inspiration for our next workout, Trooper and I checked out this Puller video with TreT….
After watching that Trooper and I figured, hey, we can do that….so we shot our own Puller video…
Yeah, I think we might need a little more practice before we’re as coordinated with Puller as TreT – but at least we got a good workout trying.
Well, despite our lack of coordination, Trooper and I agree that Puller is a fun device to get us excited about “working out”. Trooper especially got very excited when he saw Puller come out. I preferred to play with my Puller in my basement at home with mom and dad – it’s always been my “workout” room where I spend a lot of time in the winter burning calories and getting some physical exercise in when it’s too cold outside.
So if you want to get your best friend some exercise too, you can fetch your own Puller in standard or mini size from Collar and also on Amazon.
And now for the best part…..
THREE LUCKY WINNERS WILL WIN A PULLER
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. 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 11/25/14 12AM EST. Open to USA residents only. Only three winners. Winners must claim their prizes within 48 hours of being notified or prize will be forfeited. Good luck!
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post by Puller, but all opinions are my own!
P.S. Don’t forget, today is the last day to enter my Canidae giveaway for some yummy dog cookies.
On Sunday I celebrated my 6th Birthday, yay! And as a special adventure mom and dad decided to take me to the Yuengling Oktoberfest Dachshund Races in Bethlehem, PA.
Last year I attended the races and came up just inches short in the final race, taking home the reserve champion prize. So seeing as how it was my Birthday – I figured luck had to be on my side this time!
Before the races began I mixed and mingled (and sniffed a few butts) with the other racers. I even had fun meeting some of my fans!
But once it was time for the races to begin I put my game face on. Check out the video below to see all of my races…
That’s right, you’re looking at the 2014 Yuengling Oktoberfest Dachshund Race Champion right here! I won all 5 of my preliminary heats to make it to the final against a super fast weiner, Max!
I am so excited that I get to call myself Champion! The best part was when the crowd sang me Happy Birthday (sadly I couldn’t catch it on video).
And if you think these dachshund races look like fun, you can catch them again this upcoming weekend at the Bethlehem Steel Stacks. While I won’t be in attendance, you can still mix and mingle with lots of other lightning fast wieners!
Stay tuned, tomorrow I’ll be back to share all the Birthday goodies I received!
Did you ever get a case of the zoomies? You know the feeling, all you want to do is run as fast as you can – ears flapping in the wind – your best friend trailing hopelessly behind you. Just the usual….
Does your dog ever get the zoomies?
Disclaimer: This product review & giveaway is sponsored by Ruffwear.
I’m very excited to be bringing you today’s product review, Ruffwear’s Summit Trex Dog Boots! With the nasty winter we have been dealt here in Pennsylvania I found myself wishing I had something for my paws to keep them more protected and warmer too.
Now if you own a dachshund and have ever tried boots on them, then you probably already know that getting a pair of boots to stay on our front digger paws can be a bit difficult. Because our short little legs are constructed so differently from the average dog it can be pretty hard to keep boots from slipping.
Initially when I tried out my summit trex boots I had trouble with the front ones slipping off (the back ones stayed on nice and snug since our back paws are more like an average dog’s), but mom had a great idea on how to keep them on.
You might remember that before I got my Ruffwear boots I had been wearing a pair of Pawz Boots. While technically I wouldn’t really consider these boots – as they are made out of what can best be described as a latex balloon type material and don’t really keep your paws any warmer – they proved to be the perfect boot liner!
With my Pawz boots underneath my summit trex boots on the front I was running through the snow in no time!
Ruffwear also sells a pair of boot liners that would also work well for keeping these boots on the hard-to-fit dachshunds, but at the moment the smallest size they carry was just a tad too large for me. But not to worry, because they are coming out with smaller sizes later this year….I can’t wait!
I tested out my Ruffwear boots all over the farm and in the snow and ice! These boots are designed to provide everyday traction and paw protection from extreme temperatures, abrasive surfaces, and salt or other snowmelt chemicals.
The Summit Trex boots come in lots of sizes, and you can even order them as singles to make sure they fit your dog perfectly. I’m wearing 1.75 inch boots on my front paws and 1.5 inch boots on my back paws – to insure a snug fit it’s best to make sure you measure your dog’s paws properly, which is simple with Ruffwear’s sizing video.
Now I wasn’t the only one that got to try out a pair of Ruffwear boots, my pal Trooper got to test out a pair of Grip Trex boots for his paws.
These Grip Trex dog boots are great for dogs who hike, bike, run, or explore the great outdoors with their humans. As you can see they are set a little lower on the ankle, and would be a great pair of boots for the bigger dogs since they come in larger sizes.
Trooper and I were glad to have some boots to keep our paws protected this winter, but it took us a little bit to get used to wearing something on our feet, just check out this hilarious video of our first time wearing them…
And incase you’re wondering, it didn’t take us long to get the hang of running around outside in them (especially after mom tossed us a whole bunch of cookies) and before long we didn’t even notice we were wearing them!
And now for the best part…
ONE Lucky WINNER will WIN a pair of Summit Trex Boots from Ruffwear!
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. 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 3/4/14 12AM EST. Open to USA residents only. Only one winner. Winners must claim their prizes within 48 hours of being notified or prize will be forfeited. Good luck!
Disclosure: Trooper and I received some Ruffwear boots in exchange for a review, all opinions are our own!
Don’t forget to enter Chewy.com’s giveaway and win some goodies for your pet!
Last weekend on the farm we had some lingering snow, the kind of snow that was perfect for snowballs! Trooper and I wasted no time in having a little game out of who could catch the most.
After a few failed attempts on my part to catch said snowballs (it would probably help if I opened my eyes when trying to catch them), it was evident that Trooper was going to come out on top with this one.
What can I say, my best friend is a natural!
You know as much as we all want to complain about the winter with all the snow and the cold, there is just something magical about running through the snow, catching snowballs, and bundling up until you can hardly move!
Even our farm neighbor, Bella the Bernese Mountain Dog decided to stop by for some wintertime fun!
Unfortunately despite all my winter gear, I still lack the natural winter protection that my friend Bella is so blessed with. So I was off to the car to warm up for a bit!
Sorry Bella, our winter fun will have to wait until I thaw out some!
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And now a look at everything I’ve been up to this past November…
I shared my new studio space that mom helped me set up at my house.
I celebrated the month of Movember.
I made my own music video to “What does the Fox Say“.
I shared some of the new trendy coats from Noodle and Friends.
I shared my most recent press in Redbook Magazine.
I frolicked on the farm on a rare warm fall day.
I got a clean bill of health at my annual vet visit.
I shared a silly Throwback Thursday with me and my favorite napping buddy, Trooper.
I shared my 5 tips for keeping your pet fit and healthy.
I shared my plans to visit South Carolina for Thanksgiving.
I celebrated Thanksgiving with my Family!
What kind of adventures did you go on this November?