March 2015 Monthly Recap

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Ammo

Before we get to the recap of all the exciting adventures I’ve been on in March, I wanted to give a shoutout to my special sponsors! 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 Savvy Dachshunds Boutique makes cute handmade clothing with the unique dachshund size and shape in mind. With lots of styles to choose from you’re sure to find something special for your best friend. From winter coats, to lounge coats, and even rain coats – there is something for everyone! Check out my recent review with them.

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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!

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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 review of their dog boots (that even work for dachshund’s too) as well as the Ruffwear Swamp Cooler to keep your pup cool in the summer and one of my favorites, the Ruffwear Front Range Harness!

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And now onto my March Adventures…

Ruffwear Haul Bag Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I kicked off March with a review of the new Ruffwear Haul Bag.

Winter on the Farm // Ammo the Dachshund

Trooper and I shared some photos of what life is like in the winter on the farm.

rejeneril pet supplement // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared Rejeneril, the proclaimed “fountain of youth” for pets!

Dachshund Life Struggle // The Struggle is Real // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared more of my Dachshund Life Struggle series….because the struggle never ends!

Nashville, Tenessee - Road Trip // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared some details about my next big adventure!

U+ Naturals Paw Butter Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared how I am keeping my paws moisturized this winter.

Party Balloon // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared a fun video of me and a party balloon.

Train Your Dog to Get in the Car // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared my tips on how my mom trained me to load myself in the car everyday.

Tips on Crate Training Your Adult Dog #CrateHappyPets // Ammo the Dachshund For Petsmart

I shared some great tips on how you can crate train your adult dog.

Savvy Dachshunds Clothing Boutique Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I tested out some cute coats from the Savvy Dachshunds Boutique.

Ammo the Dachshund // Bubble Wrap King

I shared a video of me enjoying some bubble wrap.

Photographer's Muse // Ammo the Dachshund

I made sure I’m always the center of attention on photoshoots.

Snug-A-Bull Snood Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I reviewed this adorable snood from Snug-A-Bull (which you can still enter to win one for your own dog this week!).

March has been so much fun, I can hardly wait for the weather to warm up even more so I can have lots more fun. Here’s to playing in the rain, getting muddy, digging holes (and landing in the bath) this Spring! Yippee!

What are you looking forward to this Spring?

The Savvy Dachshunds Clothing Boutique Review & Giveaway

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Ammo

Disclaimer: This post and giveaway is brought to you by the Savvy Dachshunds Boutique. All opinions are my own, and I only share products I think my readers will love.

Savvy Dachshunds Clothing Boutique Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Recently I was introduced to the Savvy Dachshund Boutique and their fun line of custom made clothing to fit the unique shapes of the hard-to-fit Dachshund shape. Now if you are owned by a Dachshund, then you probably know it can be such a pain to find outfits to fit our long bodies and big chests.

Savvy Dachshunds Clothing Boutique Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Well at the Savvy Dachshund Boutique you can order custom handmade clothing in your own dog’s size and a variety of fun styles.

Savvy Dachshunds Clothing Boutique Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

This cute little wool tweed jacket I received was super stylish, and even though it’s probably not the ideal jacket for on the farm (since the hay and horse hair would stick to this in seconds), I couldn’t help but take it for a spin in the snow. Mostly because I look darn good in the snow with a tweed jacket on!

Savvy Dachshunds Clothing Boutique Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

This coat would be fantastic to strut your stuff on your evening walk (and would be sure to make all the other pup’s jealous!).

Savvy Dachshunds Clothing Boutique Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

And really, fireside lounging never looked so good when you’ve got on a tweed jacket!

Savvy Dachshunds Clothing Boutique Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

The prices for jackets at the Savvy Dachshund Boutique range from $20 – $38, so you can be sure to get something special for your dog at a great price. They also come with a handy hole in the back to snap onto a harness or collar to make walking extra easy!

Savvy Dachshunds Clothing Boutique Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I also took this Navy Plaid Jacket for a spin. The inside is lined with soft fleece with velcro closures on the chest and belly and it even had functional pockets on both sides! I can’t decide if I want to stuff them with cookies or bully sticks – it’s a tough call.

Savvy Dachshunds Clothing Boutique Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

This jacket even has a cute little matching snood. For $12 these fleece Snoods can be made to match any jacket you order and is a great addition to keep your little pup’s neck warm.

Savvy Dachshunds Clothing Boutique Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

So if you’re looking for some custom clothing to fit your Dachshund be sure to check out the Savvy Dachshund Boutique and as a bonus you can use code 87879 for FREE SHIPPING on your order!

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Savvy Dachshunds Clothing Boutique Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

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Scrub-A-Dub-Dub, Weenie in a Tub

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Ammo

Scrub-A-Dub-Dub, Weenie in a Tub // Ammo the Dachshund

When you spend a lot of your time on a horse farm it’s inevitable that you’ll find yourself in the tub more often than not.

Scrub-A-Dub-Dub, Weenie in a Tub // Ammo the Dachshund

Bath time rituals become pretty common for me as I’m used to hearing things around the house like “what’s that smell?”, “what did you roll in this time?”, or my favorite “The smell is horrible!”.

Scrub-A-Dub-Dub, Weenie in a Tub // Ammo the Dachshund

While my patented weenie stench is not something all members of my household enjoy (what do you mean you don’t like the smell of soggy worms and horse poop?), I can say that sometimes I do enjoy the benefits of a good bath.

Scrub-A-Dub-Dub, Weenie in a Tub // Ammo the Dachshund

Not only does my after bath aroma warrant extra cuddles and the praises of “you’re so soft” and “you smell like sunshine”, but…

Scrub-A-Dub-Dub, Weenie in a Tub // Ammo the Dachshund

….I find that afterwards my pleading eyes for more cookies mom, are almost always met with – “of course you can have another cookie, because you’re so clean and sweet!”

Stink Happens // Dirty Dog // Ammo the Dachshund

Guess I’ll just have to start stinking up the place a little more often if I want those after bath cookies!

What’s the worst thing your dog has ever rolled in?

P.S. if you haven’t already, check out the article my mom wrote starring me on the Barkpost – all about 10 Creative Summer Adventures you can go on with your Dog!

When Dogs Go Stand Up Paddleboarding

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Ammo

Stand Up Paddleboarding with your dog // Ammo the Dachshund

I’m no stranger to the lake, and one of my favorite warm-weather activities is to go Stand Up Paddleboarding (aka SUP) with my mom and dad. So over the weekend we hit up our favorite lake and boat rental – Marsh Creek Lake.

Stand Up Paddleboarding with your dog // Ammo the Dachshund

I enjoy the paddleboard more than any of the other rentals (kayak, motorized rowboat, sailboat) because the paddleboard puts me the closest to the water – and I do in fact enjoy swimming when the water is just the right temperature.

Stand Up Paddleboarding with your dog // Ammo the Dachshund

Most of the time I end up taking a dive into the water when mom and dad drift too far apart. I think I channel my inner herding dog (thanks to my pal Trooper) and I worry a bit when my “pack” gets too far apart. So I’ll dive into the water and swim to dad to make sure he’s still ok.

Stand Up Paddleboarding with your dog // Ammo the Dachshund

When we finally get further out on the lake it’s enjoyable just to lay around on the paddleboards and soak in the sun. After all summer is almost here – and I gotta work on my tan!

Stand Up Paddleboarding with your dog // Ammo the Dachshund

As much as attention as I tend to draw on the lake – you would think that it’s pretty rare to see dogs out on the water.

Stand Up Paddleboarding with your dog // Ammo the Dachshund

But in actuality I tend to see quite a few dogs when I head out, like this pup Kahula, who’s owner has an awesome go-pro setup on their board and posts amazing instagram photos of their paddleboarding adventures.

So if you’re looking for a fun summertime activity to enjoy with your dog I highly recommend paddleboarding. You can check with your local boat rental to see if they allow dogs on their rentals (as I’ve found most do) and even if the paddle board isn’t for you there are lots of other rentable water vessels! Just make sure your pup wear’s it’s life vest! Mine is from my friends at Kurgo.

May 2014 Monthly Recap

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Ammo

Before we get to the recap of all the exciting adventures I’ve been on in May, I wanted to give a shoutout to my special sponsors! 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!

Use code AMMO5 for 10% off your Barkbox Subscription.

Love Dachshunds? Love to read? Then you may want to check out Schrodinger’s Dachshund by Petronius Jablonski. This E-book Novel is about espionage, astounding science, and weiner dogs. Pick up this e-book and you can meet Maestoso the Dachshund. Avoid eye contact. You don’t want him inside your head. He’ll play with your mind like a squeaky toy and chuck it away when he’s bored.

So for a fun summer read, make sure you check out Schrodinger’s Dachshund on Amazon!

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Kurgo is devoted to helping people get out & safely enjoy the world with their dogs. They carry high-quality, innovative products that last at reasonable prices. They even offer a lifetime guarantee. You can check out my review of the Kurgo Surf n’ Turf Life Vest.

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And now onto my May Adventures….

Purple Possum Dachshund Scarf Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared lots of creative ways to wear my new scarf from Purple Possum.

Hiking through the Forrest // Ammo the Dachshund

I went hiking with gal pal Shilah the Husky!

When Goats Run Races // Ammo the Dachshund

I attended the Sly Fox Goat Races.

Ammo the Dachshund // Let's Get Tricky // Teach Your Dog to High-Five

I shared a Throwback Thursday video from when I had a little training session on the farm.

mom and ammo

I celebrated Mother’s Day.

JClay Pottery Dog Bowl Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I got ready for summer on my patio with my new Happy Dog Bowl from JClay Pottery.

Rainy Afternoon // Ammo the Dachshund

I hung out in my sunroom on a rainy afternoon.

Mother's Day at Marsh Creek // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared my adventures from Mother’s Day at Marsh Creek.

Meatballs in my Belly // Ammo the Dachshund

I ate some homemade meatballs.

Blanketid Lounge Collar & Pods Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I lounged around home in my new Blanket ID Lounge Collar and Pod ID tag.

Dogs vs. Quadcopter // Ammo the Dachshund

I chased the Quadcopter with Trooper.

The Dog Friendly Shake Shack // Ammo the Dachshund

I dined at the dog-friendly Shake Shack!

Hide n' Seek with your Dog // Nature's Prairie All Natural Oven-Baked Biscuits // Chewy.com // Ammo the Dachshund

I played Hide n’ Seek at home.

4th of July // Independence Day // Ammo the Dachshund

I remembered the Soldiers on Memorial Day.

My Dog is My // Ruffwear Contest // Ammo the Dachshund

I announced the My Dog is My Contest hosted by Ruffwear! Which is still going on, so don’t forget to enter to win your dog some of these awesome goodies!

My Busy Memorial Day Weekend // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared all of my adventures from my very busy memorial day weekend.

How Does your Garden Grow? May Barkbox // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared what fun things popped up in mom’s garden this month.

Boy did I pack it in this past month! Now that summer is just around the corner I’m sure I’ll be headed out on many more exciting adventures. From dining out, to trips to the lake – I can’t wait to have some summertime fun! What plans do you have with your dog this summer?

A Dog’s Day at the Devon Horse Show

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Ammo

As per my yearly tradition I always hit up the Devon Horse Show at least once while is running. Devon is one of the oldest and largest outdoor multi-breed competitions in the United States today, and as a bonus it’s VERY dog friendly!

A Dog's Day at the Devon Horse Show // Ammo the Dachshund

So last week on Memorial Day I decided to take a trip to Devon, where the who’s who of dogs (and horses) always are!

A Dog's Day at the Devon Horse Show // Ammo the Dachshund

The shopping is always upscale and unique (if not always a little out of my budget), but as a dog it’s fun to actually take a tour around shops like Anthropologie!

A Dog's Day at the Devon Horse Show // Ammo the Dachshund

I even happened across this fine dining set just for dogs from the Furnished Paw. I’m pretty sure I’d have to own a tux to dine like this.

My Busy Memorial Day Weekend // Ammo the Dachshund

While the shopping left me wishing my income was a bit higher, what I really came for was to watch the horses! (dressed in my finest of course)

A Dog's Day at the Devon Horse Show // Ammo the Dachshund

While there are lots of exciting events to watch at Devon (and things even non-horse lovers can appreciate), mom and I always get a kick out of watching the exhibitions. This year we made sure to attend so that we could watch the carriage racing and shetland pony races.

A Dog's Day at the Devon Horse Show // Ammo the Dachshund

So I staked out the best spot along the arena and watched these two exciting events.

The cart racing was fun to watch, and it left me dreaming of one day having a tiny pony just my size so I could ride around on a cart too! Wouldn’t that be fun!

The Shetland Pony Racing was my favorite though. And don’t worry, no kids were injured!

A Dog's Day at the Devon Horse Show // Ammo the Dachshund

It was a pretty hot day when I attended Devon, so between events I napped near the arena (and sipped on plenty of cool water).

My Busy Memorial Day Weekend // Ammo the Dachshund

A Dog's Day at the Devon Horse Show // Ammo the Dachshund

After we were done watching the races I strolled the grounds, where I met lots of other friendly dogs.

A Dog's Day at the Devon Horse Show // Ammo the Dachshund

I even checked out some of the (highly decorated) stables.

A Dog's Day at the Devon Horse Show // Ammo the Dachshund

And of course right before we headed home mom and I had to stop for a lemon stick. Because if you go to Devon, you have to have a lemon stick! (It’s a rule)

How Does your Garden Grow?

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Ammo

I like to think I’m a pretty health conscious pup. I eat grain-free, exercise regularly, and I try to only snack on things that are good for me.

So imagine how thrilled I was when my monthly box of goodies from Barkbox popped up in mom’s garden! (I knew that magic horse poop was good for something!)

How Does your Garden Grow? May Barkbox // Ammo the Dachshund

This month’s Barkbox celebrates healthy (but still delicious) eating, inspired by the finds from your favorite farmer’s markets.

How Does your Garden Grow? May Barkbox // Ammo the Dachshund

Packed full of good-for-your-dog items this month’s box contained items that were organic, GMO-free and eco-friendly sourced toys.

How Does your Garden Grow? May Barkbox // Ammo the Dachshund

Mom says she never has to worry about checking the ingredients when my Barkbox arrives because their edible products do not include rawhide (or anything processed with formaldehyde), have minimal processing with no glycerin whenever possible, no wheat, gluten, soy, or corn, and are filler-free as well as organic whenever possible.

Not to mention all treats are sourced from the USA and Canada, and chews are sourced from the USA, Canada, South America, Australia and New Zealand.

How Does your Garden Grow? May Barkbox // Ammo the Dachshund

So with minimal watering, this month’s Barkbox popped up an eco-friendly carrot squeaky toy from P.L.A.Y., a Caitec ball toy that had a fun and innovative squeak (and has held up to my chompers thus far), Apple Cobbler organic and GMO-free cookies from Snicky Snacks, Plato Organic Chicken treats, and a Barkworthies 100% beef bully stick.

How Does your Garden Grow? May Barkbox // Ammo the Dachshund

Who knew eating healthy could be so yummy!

How Does your Garden Grow? May Barkbox // Ammo the Dachshund

Of course I went straight for the bully stick!

How Does your Garden Grow? May Barkbox // Ammo the Dachshund

You can fetch your pet a Barkbox subscription and save 10% off with code AMMO5 and don’t forget Barkbox gives 10% of their revenue to local rescues and shelters across the United States and Canada.

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Barkbox, but all opinions are entirely my own!

My Busy Memorial Day Weekend

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Ammo

It’s always hard to get back to the grind after a long holiday weekend. When I get a few extra days off work I tend to try and pack in as much stuff as I can…..sometimes too much! Check out the fun adventures I had over the long weekend…

My Busy Memorial Day Weekend // Ammo the Dachshund

I kicked things off on Friday by celebrating my Dad’s Birthday! Of course I always volunteer by helping to open presents.

My Busy Memorial Day Weekend // Ammo the Dachshund

Then on Saturday I headed to the farm to celebrate my best friend Trooper’s 7th Birthday! Horray! I got to spend all evening with Trooper (and open his presents too) while my mom and dad headed to the wedding for my Aunt & Uncle!

My Busy Memorial Day Weekend // Ammo the Dachshund

Sunday I was up bright and early to spend some time with my ponies!

My Busy Memorial Day Weekend // Ammo the Dachshund

Then I hit the trail with my pal Shilah while my dad and Shilah’s dad played Disc Golf.

My Busy Memorial Day Weekend // Ammo the Dachshund

Shilah and I burned lots of calories hiking the course on this hot day!

My Busy Memorial Day Weekend // Ammo the Dachshund

And I may have snuck in a nap or two along the way.

My Busy Memorial Day Weekend // Ammo the Dachshund

Then on Memorial Day I was on the move again as I took a trip to the Devon Horse Show.

My Busy Memorial Day Weekend // Ammo the Dachshund

I had fun making new friends, and watching all the ponies compete! I’ll be back later to share some more details about my fun trip to Devon.

My Busy Memorial Day Weekend // Ammo the Dachshund

Later that day I made it back to the farm to enjoy a Barbecue with all my favorite people.

My Busy Memorial Day Weekend // Ammo the Dachshund

Trooper and Cricket included!

My Busy Memorial Day Weekend // Ammo the Dachshund

As you can imagine by the end of my long weekend I looked like this, and could barely move a muscle!

But, you know what they say, a tired dog is a happy dog! What did you do over the long weekend?

Marsh Creek Mother’s Day

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Ammo

Mother's Day at Marsh Creek // Ammo the Dachshund

Sunday was Mother’s Day, so Trooper and I packed up our moms (and our ponies) and headed to the Marsh Creek State Park so that everyone could have a fun day.

Mother's Day at Marsh Creek // Ammo the Dachshund