Pet Shower and Massager in One + A Giveaway

Disclaimer: this post and giveaway is brought to you by MIU Pet. All opinions are my own, and I only share products I think you and your pets will love.

MIU Pet Shower and Messager in one + A Giveaway

So it’s totally that time of year when Trooper and I enjoy rolling in mud and generally getting pretty dirty on the farm (and one of us really loves to go down dirty groundhog holes). So it comes at no surprise that we find ourselves in the bath A LOT.

Thanks to my new friends at MIU Pet Trooper and I now have a new tool to make bath time a bit quicker (so we can get back to all that running around on the farm!)

MIU Pet Shower and Massager in one + A Giveaway

The MIU Pet Multi-Functional Handheld Pet Shower is a tool designed to make bathing simple again with single hand operation.

It comes with a shower head, stainless steel hose, and 4 hose adapters to fit most faucets.

MIU Pet Shower and Massager in one + A Giveaway

The shower head has an easy to reach button on the side to control the flow of water, plastic prongs that provide gentle massage and makes your pet bathing enjoyable, and under that blue cap on the bottom is an opening that allows you to add soap to the shower head that can be released with the touch of another button.

While this pet shower is designed for indoor and outdoor use, the attachments that come with it are designed to hook to a bathroom shower head or indoor faucet, similar to the one pictured below:

MIU Pet Shower and Massager in one + A Giveaway

MIU Pet Shower and Massager in one + A Giveaway

Since I didn’t have the right shower or faucet at my house I decided to test out the shower in the barn wash stall. Mom had to get a little creative with the how to attach the MIU Pet hose to the barn hose – but after picking up a few hose attachments at the hardware store we were ready for a bath.

Well, technically Trooper was ready for a bath! (it’s still a bit too cold for me and my short hair to have a bath outside this time of year).

MIU Pet Shower and Massager in one + A Giveaway

So after adding some soap to the shower head, we were ready to get Trooper all squeaky clean!

MIU Pet Shower and Massager in one + A Giveaway

Trooper has the ideal hair type for this type of shower head, because the massaging prongs came in real handy with getting soap and water deep into his thick coat of hair.

MIU Pet Shower and Massager in one + A Giveaway

The one-handed design of this pet shower came in real handy. With one hand free to keep Trooper from running off, the other hand could easily bathe the dog without having to put down the hose in search of soap or a brush….because it’s all right there!

MIU Pet Shower and Massager in one + A Giveaway

MIU Pet Shower and Massager in one + A Giveaway

All squeaky clean after his bath!

MIU Pet Shower and Massager in one + A Giveaway

While the MIU Pet Shower can do many things, there is one thing it can’t do….keep Trooper from rubbing off his clean dog smell on the barn walls!

MIU Pet Shower and Massager in one + A Giveaway

While Trooper loved that his bath time was cut in half, I loved that he was the one that had to test it instead of me! 😉 I’ll reserve my baths for the 80 degree weather, thank you very much.

MIU Pet Shower and Massager in one + A Giveaway

Trooper wasn’t the only one that got to test the MIU Pet Shower though, even the horses found a use for it!

You can fetch the MIU Pet Shower from Amazon, and be sure to check out more of their pet products on the MIU Pet Website.

Bonus! You can save 20% your next order with code MPTOAMMO

And now for the best part….

MIU Pet Shower and Massager in one + A Giveaway

FIVE WINNERS WILL WIN A MIU PET SHOWER

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Sparkle Like A Dachshund

Disclaimer: This post is brought to you by The Honest Kitchen. All opinions are my own and I only share products I think you will love.

The Honest Kitchen Sparkle Bar Shampoo Review // Ammo the Dachshund

Soap. I have a love/hate relationship with it. As in when I smell like soap (instead of my preferred odor of stink) my mom wants to snuggle with me more, strangers stroke my glorious fur, and I can coax a cookie out of the ups man that much easier.

So when my new friends at The Honest Kitchen sent me one of their new Sparkle Bars to try, I figured why not give it whirl.

The Honest Kitchen Sparkle Bar Shampoo Review // Ammo the Dachshund

Joining me on my bath time excursion was Mr. Crab. He somehow avoided the whole being lathered up in soap thing. I must remember to ask him later what the secret is!

The Honest Kitchen Sparkle Bar Shampoo Review // Ammo the Dachshund

I tolerate bath time quite well. I’ve even figured out that if I use my sad puppy dog eyes then I’m more likely to get a whole bunch of cookies in the process. It’s the little things.

The Honest Kitchen Sparkle Bar Shampoo Review // Ammo the Dachshund

Mom applied the Sparkle Bar directly to my furs. I hear that these bars are hand-made from a base of organic goat’s milk from a family farm (holla to my farming friends) in the Deep South, and blended with olive and coconut oil plus precious, functional herbs and botanicals that gently nourish the different needs of the skin and coat. All I know is it got me S O A P Y.

The Honest Kitchen Sparkle Bar Shampoo Review // Ammo the Dachshund

The Honest Kitchen sells several different kinds of the Sparkle Bars, but I got to test the Lavender, Cedar, Juniper & Rosemary Sparkle Bar. It is their most aromatic shampoo bar, and I could even smell it through the packaging when it arrived!

The Honest Kitchen Sparkle Bar Shampoo Review // Ammo the Dachshund

I was surprised to see how sudsy the bar was able to get me, even with just a few passes, one bar should last for about 18 baths for a 30lb dog.

The Honest Kitchen Sparkle Bar Shampoo Review // Ammo the Dachshund

Until recently I hadn’t really ever used bar soap to take a bath. Most of the time I had used liquid shampoo (as probably the general dog population does), but did you know that old-fashioned liquid shampoos create a larger carbon footprint, because they are  bulky and heavy to ship. Regular shampoo also requires loads of plastic packaging, which usually means reliance on fossil fuels and questionable recyclability after use, not to mention the risk of leaks and spills from a broken bottle! After learning how liquid shampoos are not as good for the environment I was more than happy to grab a bar instead!

The Honest Kitchen Sparkle Bar Shampoo Review // Ammo the Dachshund

In contrast, Sparkle Shampoo Bars are like ‘dehydrated’ shampoo – compact, free of wasteful “water weight”, efficient to ship and minimal on the packaging front too. Which comes in handy when all you have are paws and a set of chompers to open the box with!

The Honest Kitchen Sparkle Bar Shampoo Review // Ammo the Dachshund

The best part is, they smell super good (according to human noses at least), but I’m still waiting for The Honest Kitchen to come out with a “Rabbit Poop Scented Sparkle Bar”. I know lots of dog friends that would pay good money for that!

The Honest Kitchen Sparkle Bar Shampoo Review // Ammo the Dachshund

After my bath (ok, it was 2 baths over the course of a week…I had a lot of stink to roll in) I was smelling oh-so-fresh.

The Honest Kitchen Sparkle Bar Shampoo Review // Ammo the Dachshund

Of course I didn’t think it was right to hog all of that wonderful smelling Sparkle Bar all to myself, so I decided to share…

The Honest Kitchen Sparkle Bar Shampoo Review // Ammo the Dachshund

The Honest Kitchen Sparkle Bar Shampoo Review // Ammo the Dachshund

You’re welcome mom, because the carpet never smelled better! Sparkle Dachshund to the rescue.

The Honest Kitchen Sparkle Bar Shampoo Review // Ammo the Dachshund

If you’d like to help your dog Sparkle too, you can fetch the Sparkle Shampoo Bars from The Honest Kitchen for $12.99 (that’s 72 cents per bath ….since a bar lasts about 18 baths, even more for us small dogs!) Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

P.S. Coming up in a few weeks I’ll be sharing a review (+giveaway) of some of the excellent dehydrated food available from The Honest Kitchen. But if you’d like to get a jump on testing it yourself, you can use my special code to get a FREE SAMPLE BUNDLE! Grab a FREE SAMPLE BUNDLE + Coupon (A $10 Value) for $1 shipping with code AMBBGKD6100 from the Honest Kitchen!

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Wag & Ramble Pet Soap Review & Giveaway

Disclaimer: This post and giveaway is brought to you by Wag & Ramble. However all opinions are my own and I only share products I think you’ll love!

Wag & Ramble Pet Soap Review & Giveaway

It’s Spring time. And if there is one thing that goes hand in hand with Spring…..it’s baths for your furry friends. Being a lover of all things stinky myself, I’m all too familiar with the bathtub this time of year. It’s a good thing my new friends over at Wag and Ramble sent me some of their handmade all natural pet soap to take for a whirl.

Wag & Ramble Pet Soap Review & Giveaway

I picked out their Peppermint and Lemongrass soap, but it also comes in Lavender/Eucalyptus & Lavendar/Lemongrass as well.

Wag & Ramble Pet Soap Review & Giveaway

As much as I prefer the smell of stinky stuff, I have to admit this soap did smell pretty nice.

Wag & Ramble Pet Soap Review & Giveaway

And if I have to endure bath time, then I guess I might as well enjoy the scent!

Wag & Ramble Pet Soap Review & Giveaway

Wag & Ramble Pet Soap Review & Giveaway

My mom tried two different methods to applying bar soap to me during bath time (since previously I had only ever used liquid soap). First she applied to to a wash cloth and then rubbed it on my fur.

Wag & Ramble Pet Soap Review & Giveaway

Then she applied the bar directly to me.

Wag & Ramble Pet Soap Review & Giveaway

The direct approach seemed to work best…..and it didn’t take much soap to get me smelling great.

Wag & Ramble Pet Soap Review & Giveaway

It’s a shame you can’t convey smells through the internet, because after my bath I smelled oh-so-fresh!

Wag & Ramble Pet Soap Review & Giveaway

And I guess it’s not so bad…..although the scent of dirt and horse poo is still my favorite! Once bath time is over there is only one last thing to do…..

Wag & Ramble Pet Soap Review & Giveaway

….roll around until that good smelling stuff is on something else other than you!

If you’re looking for some all natural handmade soap that will make your dog smell good enough to want to rub it all over your carpet too, then you might want to check out Wag and Ramble!

And now for the best part….

Wag & Ramble Pet Soap Review & Giveaway

ONE WINNER WILL WIN A BAR OF SOAP ON A BAMBOO SOAP TRAY FROM WAG & RAMBLE!

Here’s HOW TO WIN:

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 residents only. Winners must claim their prizes within 48 hours of being notified or prize will be forfeited. Good luck!

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Dogtails Shampoo Review & Giveaway

Disclaimer: This product review & giveaway is sponsored by Dogtails.

Dogtails Shampoo Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

When my new friends over at Dogtails sent me a sample of their natural clarifying dog shampoo little did I know that I would be needing it so soon.

My adventures in groundhog hunting on the farm inevitably landed me in the tub as soon as I got home!

Dogtails Shampoo Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Bathtime isn’t always my favorite thing to do, but when you have a good shampoo that can get you squeaky clean in no time it makes it that much more bare-able. Plus the bottle had a picture of a dachshund on it….so I knew it was meant to be!

Dogtails Shampoo’s key features:

·      Free of harsh chemicals
·      Restores natural shine
 ·     Gentle cleansing
·      Soothes dry & itchy fur
·      Pure ingredients for sensitive skin
·      Formula promotes a healthy coat
·      For all dog fur types
·      Earth Friendly
Dogtails Shampoo Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund
A little bit of shampoo went a long way, and as you could see from my instagram video, a quarter sized amount of soap got all that crud out of my fur.
Dogtails Shampoo Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund
Suddenly I smelled like sunshine and mom said she couldn’t wait to snuggle me up!
Dogtails Shampoo Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund
For every purchase of “Dogtails – Dog Shampoo” a soft blanket is dropped off at a local animal shelter for dogs in need of warmth & comfort. Totally a product you can feel good about!
Dogtails Shampoo Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund
Once I was dry my coat was extra shiny and soft, and you know what, maybe bath time isn’t so bad after all!
You can use code AMMOTHEDACHSHUND at Dogtails to get 20% off your order! And now for the best part….
Dogtails Shampoo Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

ONE Lucky WINNER will WIN a 16oz Bottle of Shampoo from Dogtails!

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 3/25/14 12AM EST. Open to Worldwide readers. Winners must claim their prizes within 48 hours of being notified or prize will be forfeited. Good luck!

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Save 20% at Dogtails with promotion code AMMOTHEDACHSHUND

Don’t forget, today is the last day to enter my Mattie & Margot Collar GiveawayAmmo the Dachshund

Disclosure: I received a sample bottle of shampoo from Dogtails in exchange for a review, all opinions are my own.

Stink Happens

As some of my facebook fans may have already seen, I had a glorious time over the weekend, and it looked a little something like this:

Stink Happens // Dirty Dog // Ammo the Dachshund

Oh yes, it was the perfect combination of horse poop, mud, dead animal, and wet!

Stink Happens // Dirty Dog // Ammo the Dachshund

I was basking in the glow of my dirtiness, and so excited to show mom and dad, that is until the word BATH was mentioned!

Stink Happens // Dirty Dog // Ammo the Dachshund

“But mom, it’s the perfectly pungent summertime aroma – I know, because I smelled it”.

Stink Happens // Dirty Dog // Ammo the Dachshund

My pleas were unheard as I found myself in the ponies’ wash stall – it was utter disappointment.

Stink Happens // Dirty Dog // Ammo the Dachshund

Stink Happens // Dirty Dog // Ammo the Dachshund

Stink Happens // Dirty Dog // Ammo the Dachshund

When it was all over I smelled like roses and sunshine……it was HORRIBLE! Oh well, live to stink another day! Ammo the Dachshund

Spring Bath

Spring Bath // Ammo the Dachshund

When the weather starts to warm up I always know that I will be spending a lot more time in the bathtub than I’d really care to.

Spring Bath // Ammo the Dachshund

Arguably it’s not my favorite thing in the World, but I like to think I’m pretty tolerable of the deed.

Spring Bath // Ammo the Dachshund

And it’s really not that BAD, especially since mom always provides cookies. A bath without cookies is like rolling in dead worms with a coat on – pointless – and precisely what got me into this mess in the first place.

Spring Bath // Ammo the Dachshund

After bath time I’m left smelling like sunshine and daisies – not what super awesome dogs that dig holes in the backyard and hunt for bunnies should be smelling like. So it’s best to rub that smell off as quickly as possible.

Spring Bath // Ammo the Dachshund

Spring Bath // Ammo the Dachshund

Spring Bath // Ammo the Dachshund

Spring Bath // Ammo the Dachshund

Pretty soon I’ll be dry and looking for my next big thing to roll in. This time I’m thinking horse manure and kitty litter – if I plan it just right then mom won’t have time to give me a bath before we go to work. Always gotta be thinking! Smell ya later, xoxo Ammo the Dachshund

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

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! Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: M&J Dog Essentials Grooming Products

Ok I admit it, bath time isn’t my number one favorite thing to do. But I do very much enjoy the after bath cookies! Regardless of the fact that I’d rather be rolling in the mud than in a tub, I can totally appreciate the pampering products from M&J Dog Essentials.

M&J Essentials is based in Chicago and contains all-natural ingredients and fragrances that are free of sulfates, parabens and other potentially harmful chemicals.

M&J Dog Essentials Grooming Products // Ammo the Dachshund

M&J Dog Essentials Grooming Products // Ammo the Dachshund

M&J Dog Essentials Grooming Products // Ammo the Dachshund

M&J Dog Essentials Grooming Products // Ammo the Dachshund

The only thing that would make this product better…..if their logo had dachshunds on it instead! But I won’t hold it against them.

You can fetch your own all-natural dog grooming products from M&J Dog Essentials. Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Good Clean Dog

good clean dogAfter my recent run-in with my best friend Trooper (who decided my head looked like a fire hydrant), it got me thinking about bath time products. Good Clean Dog has a line of all natural cleaning products that are safe for dogs with sensitive skin. And while I don’t specifically have sensitive skin, it can’t hurt to make sure I have only the best natural products being put on my beautiful red hair!

You can fetch your own natural dog care products at Good Clean Dog.

 

good clean dog

good clean dog

good clean dog

good clean dog

good clean dog