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Tips for Crate Training Your Adult Dog #CrateHappyPets

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Tips on Crate Training Your Adult Dog #CrateHappyPets // Ammo the Dachshund For PetsmartThis post is sponsored by PetSmart®, and the BlogPaws Professional Pet Blogger Network. I am being compensated for helping spread the word about Kennels, Crates, and Containment Systems for your pet, but AmmotheDachshund.com only shares information we feel is relevant to our readers. PetSmart is not responsible for the content of this article.

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

Ok, full disclosure here, when I was a puppy I failed crate training. Yes, it’s true. I barked and cried and threw out all the stubborn dachshund tricks until my mom and dad caved. That was 6 years ago though, and although I may not be the perfect poster dog for loving my crate, I am learning that it’s not such a bad place to be after all.

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

As an adult dog I’ve learned that there are many benefits to crate training and I should learn to be one of the many #CrateHappyPets out there.

Reasons why you might need to put your pet in a crate:

  • Your pet becomes injured and needs to be on crate rest
  • Traveling in a carrier by plane or the need to be crated in a hotel to keep pets out of trouble
  • Great for pets with separation anxiety when you leave home
  • Dog agility events where there is a need to kennel pets between events
  • Pet safety and keeping them out of areas that are hazardous

Yet the number one reason that my mom and dad decided to take the plunge and FINALLY crate train me was to keep me from begging for food at dinner time! I guess my cute puppy dog eyes were becoming too much for them to resist!

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

Since I’m probably not the only dog out there that was/is resistant to crate training I’ve decided to share some of my tips on how I learned to love my kennel!

Ammo’s Tips for Crate Training an Adult Dog:

TIP 1: Pad your dog’s crate with something extra soft! If you have to, double up the dog beds, no dog wants to sleep on the hard plastic bottom of a crate. Simply switching out my crate pad for something extra soft made me want to take naps in there instead of anywhere else! For a bonus you can add a pet-safe heating pad, because that’s just icing on the cake!

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

TIP 2: Give your dog something extra special when they are in their crate. I love a toy stuffed with peanut butter (and if you freeze it, it lasts even longer – plus there is no risk of choking when mom and dad are gone). In the beginning my mom would let me chew on something tasty inside the crate (while the door was open) to get used to being in there.

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

TIP 3: Cover the top of your crate with a blanket or crate cover. Us dogs are den animals, and sometimes being snuggled up in a dark area makes us feel safe and secure.

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

TIP 4: Build duration in the crate slowly over time with routine. My parents started me out with the routine of going into my crate every evening at their dinner time. I started out by just being closed in for a minute or 2 a night, and built up to longer lengths over several months.

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

TIP 5: Practice your crate training in many different places. You can even play some crate training games with your pup to get them to look forward to going inside.

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

So hopefully my crate training tips have you all excited to get started with your pup too, now all you need is a crate!

Great news, my friends over at Petsmart® are having a SALE ON CRATES, KENNELS, CARRIERS, AND ACCESSORIES all this month, and you can grab one for a steal.

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

Petsmart carries many great brands like Petmate®, Martha Stewart Pets®, Top Paw®, Kong®, and Grreat Choice®. Personally I’m a big fan of the wire crates like these from Top Paw® – as I have been known to chew through a soft crate or two before I learned to love them!

Not sure what to buy? Check out this helpful Crate Buying Guide from Petsmart.

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

So don’t delay, grab a cart and head on over to Petsmart (or you can shop online) – these deals only last until March 31st!

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

Before you know it, you’ll have #CrateHappyPets just like me! Ammo the Dachshund

Do you have any crate training tips to share? Post them in the comments below!

 

Train Your Dog to Load in the Car

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Disclosure: This post is brought to you by Chewy.com, but all opinions are entirely my own.

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

Now if you own a Dachshund are owned by a Dachshund then this might sound familiar to you. Picture this, you open your front door and your dog darts out after some scent or sound (or perhaps just the thought of all of the above) and no matter how many times you call them they won’t come. Frustrating right? Imagine how us Dachshunds feel with all that nagging!

So it seems the alternative to always worrying that your dog won’t come when called is to keep them safe and secure on a leash at all times. It’s not a bad option, but what happens if you drop the leash, it breaks, or your dog accidentally gets out of the house?

In my mom’s case, she was tired of having to always leash me just to walk out our front door and get into the car to go to work everyday.

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

So instead with a little help from some yummy treats, like these Blue Buffalo Wilderness Trail Treats from Chewy.com, mom has trained me to load into the car by myself. Or I guess depending on who you ask, I’ve trained my mom to give me a treat every single day for simply walking to the car (no one ever said dachshunds weren’t smart).

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

The key to the training method my mom has used with me is high value treats. High value just means it’s a treat that your dog LOVES. It has to be something your dog is willing to work for. These Blue Buffalo Wilderness Treats work great because they are nice and soft and meaty yet healthy enough that mom doesn’t feel guilty about giving me one everyday.

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

So in the beginning of my training mom kept me on the leash and put a treat in her hand. She’d lure me to the car every day with the goods and once she lifted me into the car I would get my reward. We did this EVERY SINGLE DAY for several weeks.

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

When I began to look forward to getting my treat in the car every morning (and seemed less interested in exploring the yard) mom removed my leash and continued to lure me to the car.

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

Another few weeks passed and mom stopped walking right next to me and instead went ahead of me to the car and cued me to come load up (and get my treat).

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

A few more weeks later mom stopped carrying the treats in her hand and instead left my Blue Buffalo Wilderness Treats in the car (the handy resealable bag is great for on-the-go-training). She also started allowing me out of the house in front of her.

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

And before she knew it I was running to the car (off leash) each morning and waiting to be lifted into my booster seat.

Now it’s not to say along the training route I didn’t occasionally try to wander off. But when I did mom was quick to retrieve me and return me to the car (without a treat reward for wandering). It didn’t take me long to realize that if I just went directly to the car I’d get a treat every single time.

The key here is routine, consistency, and very very yummy treats.

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

So if you’d like to give this training method a try, or if you simply want a great high-value treat to reward your dog with, I highly recommend the Blue Buffalo Wilderness Treats from Chewy.com.

Blue Buffalo Wilderness Treats:

  • Grain-free treats
  • High-quality protein source
  • DHA to help support cognitive development
  • Omega 3 & 6 fatty acids to promote skin and coat health
  • Great for training
  • No corn, wheat or soy
  • Made in the USA

How trustworthy is your dog off leash? 

Disclaimer: My mom is not a professional trainer and theseAmmo the Dachshund are just methods that have worked for me. They may not be suitable for all dogs and always exercise caution when allowing your dog off-leash especially near busy roads or dangerous areas. Happy Training!

Friday Fetch: Mason Jar Cookie Containers

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I think my new years resolution should be to eat more cookies, what do you think? While I absolutely love a good cookie, I can also appreciate a good cookie jar! So when I stumbled across this beautiful collection of handcrafted mason jars from Here on the Farm – I just knew they would be even more stylish with dog treats inside!

Friday Fetch: Mason Jar Cookie Containers // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Mason Jar Cookie Containers // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Mason Jar Cookie Containers // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Mason Jar Cookie Containers // Ammo the Dachshund

You can fetch your own Mason Jar Cookie Containers from Here on the Farm. Ammo the Dachshund

Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post, nor do I own any of these items – just simply wanted to share my latest find!

CANIDAE Pet Treats Review & Giveaway

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Disclaimer: This post is brought to you by Canidae.

Canidae Dog Treats Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Canidae is a family owned all natural pet food company located in Texas. Recently they sent me a batch of their Grain Free Pure Heaven Treats and their Life Stages Bakery Snacks to test out.

Canidae Dog Treats Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

CANIDAE Grain Free PURE Heaven treats were created by nutritional specialists with a grain and gluten free recipe that includes salmon and sweet potato or duck and chickpeas. They’re also made in the U.S.A.

Canidae Dog Treats Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

The CANIDAE Life Stages Bakery Snacks are made with only 7 nutritious ingredients, allowing you to feed your pet healthy dog treats with an irresistible taste.

Both treats are designed to break easily in half—making treating or training a snap! They are an excellent size for dogs of all life stages, breeds, and sizes.

Canidae Dog Treats Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Canidae Dog Treats Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Never one to pass up the opportunity to test out a cookie, I found the Canidae treats oh so yummy.

In fact, I think these cute animated gifs of me trying my hardest to get mom to feed me more Canidae treats, by displaying my best cute puppy faces and acrobatics, pretty much speak for how much I enjoyed the cookies….

Canidae Dog Treats Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Canidae Dog Treats Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Canidae Dog Treats Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

And if you must know, I’ve got my mom trained quite well to feed me more Canidae…..

Canidae Dog Treats Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Cute dachshund face for the win!

So if you’re looking for some healthy, made in the USA cookies to treat your pup with – be sure to check out CANIDAE. As a bonus, you can even visit this webpage for coupons off your next purchase!

And now for the best part….

Canidae Dog Treats Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

ONE LUCKY WINNER WILL WIN A PACKAGE OF PURE & LIFE STAGES TREATS FROM CANIDAE

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 11/18/14 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!

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Disclosure: This is a sponsored post by Canidae, but all opinions are my own, and I was not told what to write! Ammo the Dachshund

P.S. Don’t forget, today is the last day to enter my Ruffwear Giveaway for a Front Range Harness!

Paw Street Barkery Review & Giveaway

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Paw Street Bakery Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

My new friends over at the Paw Street Barkery thought my tummy was looking a little hungry (isn’t is always) so they kindly sent me over some sweet treats from their organic dog treat line.

Paw Street Barkery Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Of course when my pal Trooper caught wind of the fact that there were some yummy treats at my house – he jumped at the chance to help me taste test all of them – how thoughtful.

Paw Street Barkery sent over three yummy flavors for me to try. Mom’s favorite part about them was the limited ingredients, which are perfect for even the most sensitive of tummies.

Paw Street Barkery Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Peanut Butter Pooch

Ingredients:

  • Organic White Flour
  • Organic Wheat Flour
  • Organic Peanut Butter
  • Organic Canola Oil

Paw Street Barkery Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Sweet Paw-Tato

Ingredients:

  • Organic Sweet Potatoes
  • Organic Rolled Oats
  • Vitamin E

Paw Street Barkery Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Chicken Bow-wow

Ingredients:

  • Organic Wheat Flour
  • Organic White Flour
  • Organic Chicken Stock
  • Yeast
  • Vitamin E

Paw Street Barkery Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

All that talk about peanut butter, sweet potato, and chicken had Trooper and I drooling!

Paw Street Barkery Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

The good thing about reviewing cookies is that there’s lots of taste testing required.

Paw Street Barkery Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Both Trooper and I agree, Paw Street Barkery makes a mean cookie….and we’re more than happy to vacuum up any and all crumbs should our services be needed to taste test again.

Paw Street Barkery Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

You can fetch these yummy treats and more from the Paw Street Barkery!

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And now for the best part….

Paw Street Barkery Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

ONE LUCKY WINNER WILL WIN A $25 GIFT CERTIFICATE TO THE PAW STREET BARKERY

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 10/21/14 12AM EST. Open to USA readers! Winners must claim their prizes within 48 hours of being notified or prize will be forfeited. Good luck!

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Disclosure: This is a sponsored post by the Paw Street Barkery, but all opinions are entirely my own.Ammo the Dachshund

P.S. Don’t forget, today is the last day to enter my giveaway with Tag Me Pet Tags!

Hide n’ Seek with your Dog

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Sometimes on rainy days or days where I have to spend a little extra time indoors mom likes to play a fun game with me.

Hide n’ Seek is quickly becoming one of my favorite games, and I’m getting quite good at it (even when blindfolded!). Keep reading to find out how you can play this game with your dog!

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

To start you need some yummy treats. I decided to use this package of Nature’s Variety Prairie All Natural Oven-Baked Biscuits from my friends over at Chewy.com.

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

These peanut butter and banana cookies contain no corn, wheat, soy, artificial preservatives, colors or flavors and are made right here in the USA!

So to get my game of Hide n’ Seek started mom asks me to sit and wait (sometimes in the same room, other times in another room so I can’t see), and then she hides my cookies all around the room.

Once their hidden she releases me to find them!

See why this game is so fun!

What games do you like to play with your dog when you’re stuck inside? Ammo the Dachshund

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post by Chewy.com, but all opinions are my own!

Meatballs in My Belly

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Meatballs in my Belly // Ammo the Dachshund

Over the weekend my mom and dad decided to make some homemade hamburgers – in preparation for some home barbecuing fun this summer. I was a little worried I was going to be left out of the burger fun, when mom pulled out something just for me.

Meatballs in my Belly // Ammo the Dachshund

Mom said she was going to make me some mutt meatballs! This fun Treat Mix was included in one of my past Barkbox’s, and all that was needed to make them was a 1 pound package of ground meat, one egg, and the mutt meatballs mix.

Meatballs in my Belly // Ammo the Dachshund

First mom stirred all the ingredients into a bowl.

Meatballs in my Belly // Ammo the Dachshund

Then she laid them out on a tray to bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Meatballs in my Belly // Ammo the Dachshund

The 30 minutes wait was the hardest part about the whole process.

Meatballs in my Belly // Ammo the Dachshund

Finally they popped out of the oven all golden brown!

Meatballs in my Belly // Ammo the Dachshund

I could smell those yummy meatballs a mile away!

Meatballs in my Belly // Ammo the Dachshund

Meatballs in my Belly // Ammo the Dachshund

Ammo taste test approved! Ammo the Dachshund

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Throwback Thursday: Training Day

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

To become as skilled as I have in performing and learning tricks there is also a lot of behind the scenes training that goes on. Since I was just 8 weeks old mom has been helping me learn cues and tricks. Consistency is key, and also having a pocket full of treats!

Check out my Throwback Thursday video of one of my short training sessions at the farm in 2010:

Does your dog love to learn as much as I do? Ammo the Dachshund

Wellness Petite Bites Review & Giveaway

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Chewy.com Wellness Petite Treats Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I recently got the chance to test out a package of these Wellness Petite Bites from my friends at Chewy.com. Now I’m quite familiar with the Wellness brand, in fact I eat their grain-free small breed kibble on a daily basis, so I had no doubt that I would love their small breed snacks.

Chewy.com Wellness Petite Treats Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

These Grain-Free Petite Treats are just the right size for small breed dogs. They contain the healthy ingredients their little bodies deserve. Each mini-bite is packed with great flavor from whole foods along with flaxseed to promote a healthy, shiny coat. Without artificial colors or flavors, these healthy treats are perfect for training, treating or just plain spoiling!

A couple of weekends ago I popped this package of Wellness Petite Bites into my travel bag and hit the hiking trail with my pal Shilah the Husky.

Chewy.com Wellness Petite Treats Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Even though they are designed for the smaller breeds, both Shilah and I both had no problem snacking on them to keep our energy up on our walk.

Chewy.com Wellness Petite Treats Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Not to be limited to the hiking trail only, I also happily munched on my petite treats when mom snapped a few photos of me the other day.

And let me tell you, I won’t hold a pinwheel in my mouth for just any old treat! It’s got to be yummy!

Chewy.com Wellness Petite Treats Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

So for a great snack, thats healthy and perfect for tiny little mouths, I highly recommend checking out the Wellness Petite Treats from Chewy.com! They come in a variety of flavors as well as crunchy and soft kinds too.

And now you have a chance to win some super goodies from Chewy.com! Enter Below!

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Disclosure: This is a sponsored post by Chewy.com, but all opinions are my own! 

Don’t forget, today is the last day to enter my Giveaway for A Kurgo Life Vest.Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Dog Training Pouch

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Since I’m ALWAYS in training to learn new tricks and skills, when I stumbled across these Dog Training Pouches from Give a Dog a Home I thought my mom would love them! With plenty of pocket space and a french spring hinge to keep the top open they are perfect for carrying training treats for your dog or even a toy! You can even get them printed with your companies logo or your dog’s name perhaps. I know what I’ll be getting my mom for her next Birthday!

Friday Fetch: Dog Training Pouch // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Dog Training Pouch // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Dog Training Pouch // Ammo the Dachshund

You can fetch your own Dog Training Pouch from Give a Dog a Home starting at $30. Ammo the Dachshund

Disclosure: This is not a sponsored post and I do not own any of these products, I simply wanted to share my latest and greatest find!