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Shilah the Husky goes Pink with Glowdoggie

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Disclaimer: This review is brought to you by Glowdoggie.

You may remember me mentioning my pals (Hi Liela & Harriet!) over at Glowdoggie a time or two, as I am no stranger to their LED lighted collars. I own several in many of their varying colors (yellow, blue, red, green) that I wear daily on the farm, in my backyard, and even on nightly walks at this time of year, but did you know that they also make girly colors? Like pink?

Shilah the Husky in Pink with Glowdoggie // Ammo the Dachshund

With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I thought it was the perfect time to show some pink around here, so I enlisted the help of my female friend, Shilah the Husky, to model one of Glowdoggies pink ultra collars.

Shilah the Husky in Pink with Glowdoggie // Ammo the Dachshund

Shilah the Husky in Pink with Glowdoggie // Ammo the Dachshund

Shilah the Husky in Pink with Glowdoggie // Ammo the Dachshund

Stunning, right?

Shilah the Husky in Pink with Glowdoggie // Ammo the Dachshund

I can’t say enough good things about the Glowdoggie product, they’re durable, waterproof, long-lasting (using batteries to keep them glowing), and bright.

Shilah the Husky in Pink with Glowdoggie // Ammo the Dachshund

And since this is MY BLOG, I couldn’t let Shilah have all the fun – so I broke out my Glowdoggie mini in yellow so I could get in on the photoshoot fun.

Shilah the Husky in Pink with Glowdoggie // Ammo the Dachshund

Shilah may be pretty in in pink, but I’m manly in yellow!

Shilah the Husky in Pink with Glowdoggie // Ammo the Dachshund

I’m pretty sure we could be super models, especially after I taught Shilah the Blue Steel look.

Shilah the Husky in Pink with Glowdoggie // Ammo the Dachshund

Well I guess that is until you see our outtakes, in my defense a bug flew in my mouth, and Shilah thought she saw a bird!

Shilah the Husky in Pink with Glowdoggie // Ammo the Dachshund

So if you are looking for something to keep your pet safe this fall and winter, make sure you check out Glowdoggie. I always wear mine on Halloween (or during Halloween parties) on the off chance someone “accidentally” lets me out (which MAY have happened before). But with the Glowdoggie I’m never hard to spot in the dark, which keeps me safe from cars and makes it easier for my family to spot me.

Shilah the Husky in Pink with Glowdoggie // Ammo the Dachshund

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Disclosure: Shilah received a glowdoggie collar to use in these photos. All opinions are entirely my own and I truly love this company and it’s products! Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Bike Baskets for Dogs from Hunter K9

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The weather has warmed up quite a bit here in Pennsylvania, and it has me itching to get out and about with my mom and dad. Typically when it is nice out I love to go on long walks with my family, but this year I’ve been dying to go on a bike ride too! So I decided to round up some of my favorite bike baskets made just for dogs – so that your furry friend never has to be left home!

Check out these neat bike basket options from Hunter K9!

Bike Baskets for Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

1. Wicker Pet Bicycle Basket: Maximum weight 13lbs – dimensions 15″ W x 11″ D x 9.5″ H – Fetch it for $60

2. Doggy Ride Coccoon Basket: Maximum weight 16lbs – dimensions 10″W x 14.5″L x 15″ H – Fetch it for $106

3. Pet Rider Bicycle Seat: Maximum weight 24lbs – dimensions 14″ long x 12″ wide- Fetch it for $79

4. Sporty Dog Pet Bicycle Basket: Maximum weight 14lbs – dimensions 13″ W x 10″ D x 10″ H- Fetch it for $60

Remember to always keep your pet safe by having him to wear a harness and seatbelt attachment when riding in a bike basket. Many of these options include safety devices with them as well.

Any of my readers ride in a bike basket? Which brand do you use? Do tell! Ammo the Dachshund

Monthly Sponsor Shoutout

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It’s time for me to send out a little virtual thank you to my very special blog sponsors! Blogging doesn’t come without expenses and it’s because of my lovely sponsors that I can keep the website up and running and the adventures rolling in.

Sponsor: K9 Carfence // Ammo the Dachshund

K9 CarFence is the perfect thing to keep your pets safe in the car. Their unique safety net catches and cradles dogs in a soft strong net in case of sudden stops. It allows your pets to move freely about, while still protecting them while you drive. It’s a must have for anyone who enjoys taking their pets on adventures with them!

K9 CarFence has also offered up a special promo code for all of our readers! Use AMMO at checkout to receive FREE SHIPPING on your order.

You can shop with K9 CarFence HERE and also be sure to like them on Facebook!

 

Sponsor: Envision Event Media // Ammo the Dachshund

Envision Event Media provides high-definition video production, customized editing, wireless studio-quality audio, and graphic design packages for all your video production needs. Based out of Asheville, North Carolina (but available to travel) Envision Event Media is run by my mom’s brother, Taylor Hellhake. So when you are looking for a videographer for your next big project, make sure you check out Envision Event Media!

 

Sponsor: Painting Pony // Ammo the Dachshund

Painting Pony is home to my three favorite ponies, Minnow, Blitz, and Boomer, known as the World-famous Painting Chincoteague Ponies. With brushes in their mouths these boys know how to work some paint! Their paintings have sold all over the World, and have been featured in magazines, newspapers and television. I can also be seen performing with this talented trio as they make appearances at schools, horse shows, fairs, and events. Make sure you check out all their amazingness at Painting Pony.

Get 10% off your entire purchase with code PONYPAL at Painting Pony!

 

Advertise with Ammo the DachshundIf you would like to find out more about my advertising rates, click HERE.

And thanks again to all of my wonderful sponsors, I couldn’t do it without you! Ammo the Dachshund

Sponsor Welcome: K9 CarFence

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I’m very excited to welcome my new blog sponsor, K9 CarFence!

Sponsor Welcome // K9 Carfence // Ammo the Dachshund

You might remember a couple of months ago I got to test out their K9 CarFence in my own car (you can read my review here).

I’m a huge advocate of keeping pets safe in the car (we’re all precious cargo now aren’t we?), and the K9 Carfence is one of those products that does just that! We should all be able to agree that allowing your dog to roam freely in the car while you are driving is not very safe, for you or your pet. With the K9Carfence you can still allow your dog that freedom in the car, while keeping them safe at the same time.

Some key features of the K9Carfence include:

  • Catches and cradles dogs in a soft strong net in case of sudden stops
  • Fast, easy, no-tools set up
  • Keeps your pet visible to you at all times with the see-through mesh
  • Keeps pets in a safe confined area and out from under car pedals or laps which can easily distract a driver
  • Can accommodate multiple dogs within one K9Carfence
  • Easy to fold up and move to another vehicle

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K9 CarFence has offered up a special promo code for all of our readers! Use AMMO at checkout to receive FREE SHIPPING on your order.

You can shop with K9 CarFence HERE and also be sure to like them on Facebook! Ammo the Dachshund

 

K9 Carfence Giveaway – Winners Announced!

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I had a wonderful group of entries in our K9 Carfence Giveaway, and I loved hearing about all the fun places everyone travels with their dogs. And more importantly I loved hearing how interested everyone was in keeping their pets safe!

Product Review & Giveaway: K9Carfence // Ammo the Dachshund

Sadly we can choose only one winner this time, and our winner is:

contest winnerComment #26 – Tiffany B.

Who says: My furry babies love walking the trails at a local park. They love it so much, in fact, that they can hardly contain themselves in the backseat. So this would be perfect!

 

But even if you didn’t win this time, you won’t have to go home empty handed! The wonderful people at K9Carfence would like to extend a special promotional price of $88 on their K9Carfence (plus shipping and sales tax where applicable) — this is a $21 savings off normal price of $109.

Product Review & Giveaway: K9Carfence // Ammo the Dachshund

 

To get this special promotion price, simply send them an email at safe@k9carfence.com with the subject being the Ammo Special Price to get a K9 CarFence for $88. This offer will expire January 31, 2013 so act now!

Safe travels everyone! Ammo the Dachshund

Product Review: K9Carfence & Giveaway

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Disclaimer: This review and giveaway is brought to you by K9Carfence.

**This giveaway is no longer accepting entries**

You might remember that a couple of months ago I featured a new product I had seen at an event called the K9Carfence, an in-car safety fence designed for small dogs.

Well recently the K9Carfence company offered me up a chance to take their product for a test drive.

Product Review & Giveaway: K9Carfence // Ammo the Dachshund

At first I was a bit worried that I might have to give up the booster seat that I have been riding in since I was just a wee pup, but I was relieved to hear that my booster could easily fit inside the K9Carfence system.

Product Review & Giveaway: K9Carfence // Ammo the Dachshund

The K9Carfence easily attaches to any front or back seat of a car (I personally prefer to ride in the back seat) to keep your dog protected and secure while riding in the car.

Product Review & Giveaway: K9Carfence // Ammo the Dachshund

And while I prefer to put my booster seat inside the K9Carfence, you do have the option to simply let your dog move freely within the space. This would be great for dogs that don’t like to be confined while in the car, and still want to be able to look out of the window or easily change positions.

Product Review & Giveaway: K9Carfence // Ammo the Dachshund

Should you need to take down the K9Carfence for any non-furry passengers, it easily unsnaps and can be pushed underneath a seat, leaving the seat protector in place and the seat belts still fully functional.

Product Review & Giveaway: K9Carfence // Ammo the Dachshund

Or if you prefer, with a few more easy steps you can roll the entire K9Carfence into a neat little travel bag making it easy to transport into another vehicle or to stow away until you need it again.

Here’s a short video I shot while taking the K9Carfence for a test ride:

As you can see adjusting to the K9Carfence wasn’t even an issue for me, and although I didn’t test it out in any sudden stops (mom says she’s a very good driver and has a zero accident record – and I’m hoping she keeps it that way), it does seem like it would prevent me from flying around the car should we ever have an accident. And one can never be too safe when the lives of cute little Dachshunds are at stake!

Some key features of the K9Carfence include:

  • Catches and cradles dogs in a soft strong net in case of sudden stops
  • Fast, easy, no-tools set up
  • Keeps your pet visible to you at all times with the see-through mesh
  • Keeps pets in a safe confined area and out from under car pedals or laps which can easily distract a driver
  • Can accommodate multiple dogs within one K9Carfence
  • Easy to fold up and move to another vehicle

We should all be able to agree that allowing your dog to roam freely in the car while you are driving is not very safe, for you or your pet. With the K9Carfence you can still allow your dog that freedom in the car, while keeping them safe at the same time.

Product Review & Giveaway: K9Carfence // Ammo the Dachshund

So now it’s your chance to win your very own K9Carfence!

Here’s how to win…

PRIZE: One K9Carfence
TO ENTER: Comment on this post (you must comment on the BLOG – not on our facebook page) with the words “KEEP MY PET SAFE” and….
BONUS QUESTION: Tell me where your favorite place to travel with your dog is? A trip to the beach, the dog park, or maybe just to Grandma’s house? Do tell!
GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 10:00pm EST
NUMBER OF WINNERS: One
PRIZE SHIPS: United States (sorry international readers)
RULES: one entry per e-mail address. Winner will be selected using random.org (meaning the winner is drawn at random) – and will be announced shortly afterward. Good Luck!

 

Disclosure: I received a product in exchange for a review on my blog. All opinions are entirely my own! Ammo the Dachshund

DIY Pet First Aid Kit

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As you know, this week I’m on a road trip with my family to North Carolina. Before I set out on my big adventure, there was some things that had to be checked off my to-do list. Once of those items included creating a Pet First Aid Kit to have with me just incase there was a pet emergency. You can never be too prepared!

Build your own DIY Pet First Aid Kit with Ammo the Dachshund

Before creating my kit I researched what I should include in it. I ended up coming up with my own concoction of items that I gathered from lists on the American Red Cross, the Animal Poison Control Center, and the American Veterinary Medical Association.

Build your own DIY Pet First Aid Kit with Ammo the Dachshund

I admit, my own first aid kit has quite a few items in it, but isn’t that the point – to be OVER PREPARED? I probably would of made a really good boy scout!

Build your own DIY Pet First Aid Kit with Ammo the Dachshund

Many of the items in my kit I already had on hand (the benefit of having a grandma who is a nurse), but I gathered them all up and put them into a handy kit that will travel with me in the car from now on.

Ammo the Dachshund's DIY Pet First Aid Kit

DIY Pet First Aid Kit:

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Not pictured in my kit are also a few handy iPhone apps that Mom helped me download.

Ammo the Dachshund's DIY Pet First Aid KitThe Pet First Aid App is $3.99 in the apple store, and one of my very favorite purchases. Not only does it help you out in the case of an emergency (by telling you how to give CPR to your pet, how to control bleeding and so much more), but it also helps you store and organize records on your pet; like when they are due for shots, their license and registration id’s, and any medications or conditions.

Ammo the Dachshund's DIY Pet First Aid Kit

Ammo the Dachshund's DIY Pet First Aid KitThe Pet MD Symptom Checker is also a useful app to have in your arsenal and is $0.99 in the app store. Easily plug in symptoms of your dog or cat and be directed to articles of possible diagnosis.

Ammo the Dachshund's DIY Pet First Aid Kit

You should also make sure you store important phone numbers for your pet in your phone. I keep on hand my personal vet’s number, a local 24 hour emergency vet number, the Pet Poison Helpline number (1-800-213-6680), and a phone number for an emergency vet where-ever I will be traveling to.

I hope to never have to use the items in my pet first aid kit, but I sleep a little sounder at night knowing that I’m extra prepared in case I ever need it!

Anyone else have a pet first aid kit in their car? Any other suggestions of items I may have forgotten to include? Do tell! Ammo the Dachshund

Road Tripping Adventures

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It’s true, I go on lots and lots of adventures with my family, but did you know that when I travel with my family most of the time it is to perform with my Painting Pony friends. All that is about to change though, because this week I’m traveling without the ponies all the way to North Carolina to visit my Uncle Taylor (the same Uncle Taylor who filmed our new Painting Pony DVD).

Road Tripping Adventures with Ammo the Dachshund

This will be the longest road trip I’ve ever taken, and the best part is that I not only get to travel with my family, but I also get to travel with my bestest buddy Trooper! Best week ever!

Over the weekend I helped mom and dad pack for the big trip, so I thought it would be fun to share with everyone exactly what ended up in my personal suitcase.

Road Tripping Adventures with Ammo the Dachshund

Ammo’s Suitcase:

Road Tripping Adventures with Ammo the Dachshund

I’m so excited to reach my destination, and I’ll be sure to post pictures of my road trip on Facebook and Instagram as I travel. But in case you miss any of the excitement, not to worry – I’ll give you a full recap of all my adventures when I return next week! Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: K9 CarFence

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It’s no secret that I’m all about playing it safe, which is why when I travel in the car I ride in a booster seat and seatbelt. So when I came across the K9 CarFence at a recent event, it had me thinking, maybe there’s an even safer way to travel in the car?

Ammo the Dachshund // Friday Fetch // K9 Carfence

The K9 Carfence is a unique in-car safety fence created specifically for puppies and small dogs. It protects your vulnerable pets from sudden car stops and stops them from climbing into your lap. Their site claims that sudden stops and accidents can put stress on the chest of a dog wearing a harness and seat belt.

Check it out for yourself:

You can fetch your own K9 CarFence HERE for $99. Ammo the Dachshund

Can I see some ID?

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As dogs we wear our names, phone numbers, and addresses around our necks for the world to see. And while this may not bode well for any dogs out there wishing to blend in as members of the secret service and whatnot – I consider my own id tags a badge of honor.

Ammo the Dachshund // Stylish Pet ID Tags

Wearing an ID tag around my neck means that there is someone that loves me and cares whether I return home safely or not – not that I make it a point to go galavanting around the neighborhood in hot pursuit of bunnies or anything. Nah, I’ve certainly never done that before. *wink*

So since wearing my name and number around my neck on a daily basis is a necessity – who says they can’t be stylish at the same time? Recently I picked up a few new ID tags to add to my collection, because you never know which one will go better with your outfit on any given day.

Ammo the Dachshund // Stylish Pet ID Tags

Ammo the Dachshund // Stylish Pet ID Tags

This silver fox I picked up from the ID Store and it dawns the logo of my recent certification of Canine Good Citizen. Ideal for those days when I’m feeling extra citizenly.

Ammo the Dachshund // Stylish Pet ID Tags

Ammo the Dachshund // Stylish Pet ID Tags

Next up is a tag that seems to have been made especially for me (in fact it was) from Cropscotch. You may remember I shared them a few weeks ago during my Friday Fetch Blog Feature. This unique wooden tag reminds me of how super I really am – and it goes great with my bulging muscles, don’t you think?

Ammo the Dachshund // Stylish Pet ID Tags

Ammo the Dachshund // Stylish Pet ID Tags

And my final accessory for the day is an adorable horseshoe tag (from the mascot collection) sent to me from my pals at Blanket Id. This tag is extra special because it contains a website link on the back that tells you everything you need to know about me should I get lost and makes it extra easy to find my human.

Ammo the Dachshund // Stylish Pet ID Tags

Lately I’ve taken to wearing two tags at once – mostly pairing my Blanket Id with one of the others – because really, one can never have too many accessories. You also might notice that each of my id tags has their own Rubit Clip, which is a secure clip that easily lets you move id tags from collar to collar – because one can also never have too many collars! But we’ll have to save my collar collection for another post.

Along with wearing proper id I am also microchipped. And while I’m still not certain if said microchip isn’t just there to transmit secret data to the government for some big conspiracy – Mom assures me she had it implanted for my safety only. The verdict is still out on that one. Ammo the Dachshund

 

 

 

 

Make sure you stop by my shop today and check out my brand-new birthday greeting card, “Super Stud“. I’m sure you have a lucky lady in your life that would love to get one of these beauties in the mail.

Ammo the Dachshund // Super Stud Birthday Greeting Card // Etsy