A Car Seat Cover to Keep Pet Hair Away + A Giveaway

Posted on December 1, 2015 by Ammo

Disclaimer: this post and giveaway is brought to you by Ruffwear and does contain affiliate links. All opinions are my own, and I only share products I think you and your pet will love.

A Seat Cover from Ruffwear to keep Pet Hair at Bay

My buddy Trooper recently got a new car. As in a sparkly, shiny, glistening new car that muddy paws, pet hair, and dog cookies were not allowed in!

A Seat Cover from Ruffwear to keep Pet Hair at Bay

That is until my friends at Ruffwear sent us one of their new Dirtbag Seat Covers, so us dirty dogs were finally allowed to ride in the new car!

A Seat Cover from Ruffwear to keep Pet Hair at Bay

The Ruffwear Dirtbag™ Seat Cover is a durable, waterproof cover that shields vehicle seats from the remnants of dog adventures.

A Seat Cover from Ruffwear to keep Pet Hair at Bay

It can be installed in a traditional or hammock configuration, and their non-slip fabric keeps your dogs from sliding around during the ride.

A Seat Cover from Ruffwear to keep Pet Hair at Bay

The great thing about the Dirtbag is that it maintains openings for seatbelts. So for dogs like Trooper and I who are always securely seat belted in during drives can still do so.

A Seat Cover from Ruffwear to keep Pet Hair at Bay

During our long road trip last week to South Carolina Trooper and I brought along the Dirtbag Seat Cover, and the humans were super thankful we did because my boy Trooper here is like the shedding king!

A Seat Cover from Ruffwear to keep Pet Hair at Bay

And when one of us (I’m not pointing fingers) rolled in something extra stinky, the Dirtbag kept the new car seats stink free until the cover could be popped into the wash.

A Seat Cover from Ruffwear to keep Pet Hair at Bay

Another cool feature is this handy pocket for storing leashes, bowls, or anything you may need. And when you’re done using the cover it can fold up and be stored inside the built-in zippered pocket.

A Seat Cover from Ruffwear to keep Pet Hair at Bay

Even our pal Cricket the Cat thought the cover looked mighty neat!

A Seat Cover from Ruffwear to keep Pet Hair at Bay

So if you’ve got some four legged passengers you need to protect your seats from, then I highly recommend checking out the Dirtbag seat cover from Ruffwear!

And now for the best part….

A Seat Cover from Ruffwear to keep Pet Hair at Bay

ONE WINNER WILL A DIRTBAG SEAT COVER FROM RUFFWEAR!

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Adventure Awaits Ahead

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Ammo

In a few days I’m heading out on my next big adventure! That’s right, I’ve been planning another fun road trip, just in time for Thanksgiving!

Ruffwear Haul Bag Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

My bags are packed, and this time I’m headed toward Charleston, South Carolina for a week of fun on the beach with my family.

Road Trip with Ammo - Dog Friendly Downtown Charleston, South Carolina

You might remember that I’ve visited Charleston before.…well I’m looking forward to another trip and can’t wait to spend time with my family.

Road Trip with Ammo - Dog Friendly Downtown Charleston, South Carolina

Speaking of family, my best pal Trooper is also coming with me! Yippee!

If you want to make sure you don’t miss a second of the fun, be sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook where I’ll be posting pictures throughout my adventure.
And for any of you South Carolinians, anyone have any great sight seeing spots I should visit? Or tips for dog friendly adventures in Charleston?

Great Tasting Joint Supplements for Pets + A Giveaway

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Ammo

Disclaimer: This post and giveaway is brought to you by NuVet Labs®. All opinions are my own, and I only share products that I think you and your dog will love.

NuVet Joint Supplements - Great Tasting Glucosamine your dog will love

Vitamins, pills, supplements, those words alone are enough to strike fear into the hearts of many. Wether you’re a picky dog that can’t stand the taste of them, or an owner that is tired of your pet turning up a nose at the supplements you think will help them feel better, have no fear! I’ve found a product that not only is beneficial to your pet, but great tasting too!

NuVet Joint Supplements - Great Tasting Glucosamine your dog will love

NuVet Labs® has made it their mission help heal pets when they’re sick and then keep them healthy for years to come with their vitamins and supplements.

Their products are made in a FDA registered laboratory with natural, human-grade ingredients specially compounded to deliver the most effective nutritional health benefits. Utilizing the latest advances in medical and nutritional science, they apply state of the art manufacturing technologies to help maintain a standard of product quality and integrity that is virtually unheard of in the pet industry.

NuVet Joint Supplements - Great Tasting Glucosamine your dog will love

This time around I decided to test out NuJoint DS.

NuVet Joint Supplements - Great Tasting Glucosamine your dog will love

As you may recall, my best pal Trooper suffers from arthritis in his joints. While he’s never one to complain too much, a glucosamine joint supplement such as NuJoint DS can be great for his joint pain.

NuJoint DS supports optimal joint health and mobility, helping to keep your pet pain free for a longer, happier life.

NuVet Joint Supplements - Great Tasting Glucosamine your dog will love

Now the best part about the vitamins and supplements from NuVet is that you won’t need to hide these pills in peanut butter, stuff them inside cream cheese, or disguise them in your dog’s dinner, because these are the best tasting vitamins Trooper and I have ever had.

NuVet Joint Supplements - Great Tasting Glucosamine your dog will love

While this time around I let my buddy Trooper do all the actual taste testing (since I myself do not currently have arthritis), you can see by my desperate attempts to open the bottle that I was a bit jealous that he got to do the tasting.

NuVet Joint Supplements - Great Tasting Glucosamine your dog will love

In fact, they were so yummy (because they are flavored with real chicken liver) that Trooper used them as treats!

NuJoint DS has increased amounts of the active ingredients MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane), Glucosamine, and Chondroitin. It also includes Vitamin C which is required for the synthesis of collagen (a component of joint cartilage), and it can also reduce free radical damage to cartilage.

NuVet Joint Supplements - Great Tasting Glucosamine your dog will love

So if you’ve got a pet that could benefit from a joint supplement, or even a nutritional supplement then you might want to check out what NuVet has to offer!

Shop for products from NuVet Labs or check out their Facebook page for customer’s reviews!

And now for the best part….

NuVet Joint Supplements - Great Tasting Glucosamine your dog will love

TWO WINNERS WILL A BOTTLE OF NUVET PLUS & NUJOINT DS!

Here’s HOW TO WIN:

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Dog Hair Everywhere

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Ammo

When the new FURminator Comfort Edge DeShedding Tool arrived at my door a few weeks ago, I knew just who would be getting a major grooming, my buddy Trooper!

De-Shedding the Dogs with the Furminator

I have to admit, I’m a wee bit jealous of all of Trooper’s glorious hair (he claims he gets his good hair from his mom, the Australian Shepherd). I on the other hand am plagued with Dachshund pattern baldness (it’s a real thing, look it up!), and have to wear coats and sweaters all winter long to keep warm on the farm.

Winter on the Farm // Ammo the Dachshund

De-Shedding the Dogs with the Furminator

Thanks to our new FURminator mom collected enough Trooper hair to make me a sweater from it! Now who’s good with a loom?

You can check out more great grooming products for pets from FURminator!

Birthday Week: Presents, Presents & More Presents

Posted on October 7, 2015 by Ammo

Since my official Birthday was on Monday (I’m 7 woohoo!) I bet you’re all wondering what exactly I did to celebrate the special day. So I made this fun video to show you just how things went down on the anniversary of my birth…

As you can see other than opening my presents I did a whole lot of napping in the sun around the farm with my buddy Trooper. It wasn’t exciting, it wasn’t adventurous, but it’s exactly what I wanted to do on my Birthday!

Ammo the Dachshund celebrates his 7th Birthday

And did you notice? My best buddy even gave me the big dog bed because it was my Birthday!

How do you celebrate your dog’s Birthday?

When Dogs Go Crazy Over Leaves

Posted on October 2, 2015 by Ammo

Ok well technically there is only one dog going crazy over leaves, and it’s me!

Hanging out in Leaves // Ammo the Dachshund

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?

September 2015 Monthly Recap

Posted on October 1, 2015 by Ammo

We’re about to embark on one of my favorite months of the year, October! Not only do I turn 7 years old this month, but it’s also the month of all things spooky! I can hardly wait.

But before we dive right into October, I always like to look back at all the fun I had the previous month. First though, let me give a shoutout to my special sponsors & affiliates! 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!

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And now onto my September Adventures…

The Honest Kitchen Dehydrated Pet Food Review + Giveaway

I dipped my toes into the Dehydrated Pet Food world with the Honest Kitchen.

Bringing the Beach Home // New Arena Footing // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared what exactly it means to be a Dachshund with selective listening skills.

Picking Apples with Adorable Ammo the Dachshund

I went Apple Picking.

Leela Ryan Luxury Dog Treats Review & Giveaway

Trooper and I ate treats only the way boys can.

Labor Day Weekend Fun with Ammo the Dachshund

I saw the Budweiser Horses over Labor Day Weekend.

Farm Life + Stacking Hay

I helped stack hay on the farm.

Easily Clean Dirty Barn Dogs with the #WoofPouf from Absorbing + A Giveaway #sp

I went from dirty to clean thanks to the Woof Pouf.

Vintage Neckties for Dogs + A Giveaway

I got spiffy in my new necktie collar.

Wellness Trufood now available at your local PetsMart #TruLoveIs

I shared that one of my favorite foods is now available at Petsmart.

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 6 with Ammo the Dachshund

I shared another installment of the places I sleep series!

The Happiest Place on Earth - Ammo the Dachshund visits a Sunflower field

I visited the Happiest Place on Earth.

Adding Raw to Your Dog's Diet with Stella & Chewy's Meal Mixers + A Giveaway

I added some raw food to my diet.

Little Boys vs Dogs - who will win?

I had some fun on the farm with the farmer’s boys.

Skin Cancer and Dogs. What to look for and should you be worried?

I discussed wether or not dogs should be worried about skin cancer.

Friday Fetch: 10 Awesome Halloween Costumes for pets

I shared some of my favorite picks for Halloween this year.

Brothers Complete Allergy Dog Food and Treats Review + A Giveaway

Trooper and I snacked on Brothers Complete Pet Food + Treats – and you can still enter to win some for your dog too!

A Boost for Hard Working Farm Dogs from Chewy. com

Trooper and I got a boost to keep us going on the farm.

And that brings us to October! I can’t wait until next week, because it’s my Birthday Week! You won’t want to miss it, because not only do I celebrate all week long, but I’ve got some fun prizes to giveaway to you too! Don’t miss it!

Dog Food for Pets with Allergies + A Giveaway

Posted on September 29, 2015 by Ammo

Disclaimer: this product review and giveaway is brought to you by Brothers Complete. All opinions are my own, and I only share products I think you and your dog will love.

Brothers Complete Allergy Dog Food and Treats Review + A Giveaway

As you may already know, my buddy Trooper and I have been on a rotational diet since we were just wee pups, meaning we’re always rotating the foods we eat. We’re always on the lookout for new foods to add to our diets, and recently I was introduced to the dog food brand Brothers Complete.

Brothers Complete Allergy Dog Food and Treats Review + A Giveaway

Brothers Complete is a family owned and operated business that believes in making the most nutritious and healthy dog food. They are committed to making an ultra premium dog food that is exceptional at rebalancing and restoring a dog’s health and maintaining a vibrant state of health throughout it’s life. Since I plan to live FOR-EVER, this is great news.

Brothers Complete Allergy Dog Food and Treats Review + A Giveaway

Not only do they make a line of dry pet food, but they also make their own biscuits and jerky too. The Brothers Complete line of treats contain no grain, no white potato, no sweet potato, and no sugar in any form. And as I’m informed by the people who monitor my food intake (aka mom), sugars = bad.

Brothers Complete Allergy Dog Food and Treats Review + A Giveaway

Trooper and I loved sampling their line of treats and mom loved that their biscuits included a special blend of minerals, vitamins, and nutrients for a treat that is nutritionally complete and balanced.

Brothers Complete Allergy Dog Food and Treats Review + A Giveaway

The Brothers Complete Biscuit Treats are formulated to compliment and work effectively in conjunction with all the Brothers Complete Advanced Allergy Dry Dog Food Formulas. Trooper and I found that they were a great crunchy size to clean our teeth after meals too.

Brothers Complete Allergy Dog Food and Treats Review + A Giveaway

Brothers Complete Jerky treats were only made from a single ingredient and just like all the Brothers products they are sourced and made right here in the USA.

Brothers Complete Allergy Dog Food and Treats Review + A Giveaway

Brothers Complete believes that a poor diet is primarily responsible for 95% of the allergy and skin conditions that dogs have nowadays. While neither Trooper or I have any food allergies (other than I have a sensitivity to dairy), I decided to let my buddy Trooper test out this food first since he has a history of fatty tumors. These fatty tumors (aka Lipomas) are non-cancerous and can be hereditary, but some studies have shown that a poor nutritional diet can attribute to them as well. While Trooper has always been fed the best, we figured letting him chow down on the Brothers Complete line can only help! Even if your dog doesn’t have allergies, Brothers Complete can be a great choice for making sure your pet gets a nutritional diet.

Key Features of Brothers Complete Dry Dog Food:

Does NOT use any grain, potato, or sugar in any form in any of it’s formulas
Uses human grade ingredients and sources ingredients from the USA
Their Dry Dog Food comes in 4 different limited ingredient formulas for dogs with allergies to certain foods
Food is made in small batches on a more frequent basis so it is always fresh
Contains high levels of the best quality protein derived from human grade sources and is low in fat. Over 90% of the protein in Brothers is derived from animal protein

You can read their full ingredient list on their website as well as more detailed information about the quality of their pet foods.

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So after nearly a month of eating Brothers Choice (the Venison formula) twice a day Trooper reported back that he was more energetic and playful and his coat was extra shiny and soft! I will definitely be adding Brothers Choice into my diet as well and my pal Trooper is looking forward to continuing to eat this great food too.

You can pick up the Brothers Choice Dry Dog foods in 4 great formulas; Chicken and Egg, Lamb and Egg, Turkey and Egg, & Venison and Egg from the Brothers Choice Website.

And now for the best part…

Brothers Complete Allergy Dog Food and Treats Review + A Giveaway

THREE WINNERS WILL A 25lb BAG OF BROTHERS COMPLETE +4 PACKAGES OF TREATS!

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Little Boys vs Dogs

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Ammo

When our hay guy delivers to the farm sometimes he likes to bring along something special for Trooper and I.

Little Boys vs Dogs - who will win?

We wait ever so patiently when the truck pulls up.

Little Boys vs Dogs - who will win?

Well, Trooper is a little less patient with his waiting, but he tries.

Labor Day Weekend Fun with Ammo the Dachshund

But the wait is over when the farmer’s little boys pop out of the truck! And then suddenly it’s an epic battle of Little Boys vs Dogs. I’ll let you be the judge of who won….

It was me and Trooper wasn’t it? I knew it!

Does your dog love playing with children as much as Trooper and I do?

Get Dirty Barn Dogs Clean with the #WoofPouf + A Giveaway

Posted on September 14, 2015 by Ammo

This post is sponsored by Absorbine and the BlogPaws Professional Pet Blogger Network. I am being compensated for helping spread the word about Woof Pouf but AmmotheDachshund.com only shares information we feel is relevant to our readers. Absorbine is not responsible for the content of this article.

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Trooper and I pride ourselves in being super awesome barn dogs. We take our jobs very seriously, and immerse ourselves in everything on the farm.

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Our favorite thing to “immerse” ourselves in on the farm……pony poop! We’re so fortunate that our farm has an abundance of it too. Did you know it’s a real delicacy in dog culture?

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After a day of “farm life” Trooper and I can get pretty stinky (just how we like it). Our mom’s haven’t come to appreciate the highly cultivated “barn dog scent” yet, so alas a roll in the manure pile inevitably leads to bath time.

Thanks to our new friends at Absorbine® we now have a product that makes the whole bath experience quicker so Trooper and I can get back to our farm duties faster!

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The Absorbine Woof Pouf™ is a handy bath scrubbing pouf for dogs with the soap beads built right into it! No more bulky bottles of shampoo! Easily Clean Dirty Barn Dogs with the #WoofPouf from Absorbing + A Giveaway #sp

The Woof Pouf comes in two different types, UltraShield® Green Woof Pouf™ with soap beads made from natural herbal extracts that are known to effectively repel fleas and ticks, and the ShowSheen® Woof Pouf™ with Ordenone® soap beads that help eliminate even the toughest odors, including skunk smell.

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Trooper and I decided to test out the ShowSheen Woof Pouf this time around. Some key features:

No-mess, one-handed remedy to eliminate tough odors like wet dog smell and skunk odor (or in our case stinky barn dog smell)
Soap beads inside the pouf—just add water
Rich lather lasts up to 15 washes
Conditioners leave coat soft and shiny
Great “on-the-go” shampoo when traveling; no more need for slippery shampoo bottles!
Sulfate and paraben free

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Now all we had to do was wait for Boomerang to get out of the wash stall…..he always hogs all the warm water!

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Mom loved how it made it easy to wash two dogs at once in the barn wash stall (since there wasn’t anywhere convenient to tie us up to) and all she needed was a hose and the Woof Pouf.

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Trooper and I loved it because it sped up bath time!

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After our baths we smelled fantastic, even Trooper’s longer hair that traps stinky odors daily smelled great for days after his bath.

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Now we’re both ready to find out next dirty adventure on the farm!

You can fetch the UltraShield Woof Pouf or the ShowSheen Woof Pouf from Absorbine! I know my mom will be purchasing them for us farm dogs again for sure!

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ENTER TO WIN A WOOF POUF FROM ABSORBINE!

Absorbine is giving away 10 Prize packs with the winner’s choice of ShowSheen Woof Pouf or the UltraShield Woof Pouf. The packages will include the Woof Pouf of choice plus other products from that line. (Open to US only)

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