Friday Fetch: Little Barkster Dog Toys

I stumbled across the Little Barkster on Etsy and thought their line of plush dog toys was oh-so-fun. These handmade toys look totally nibble worthy. Too bad my powerful choppers would for sure devour them in seconds, but they would be pretty while they lasted!

Friday Fetch: Little Barkster Dog Toys // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Little Barkster Dog Toys // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Little Barkster Dog Toys // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Little Barkster Dog Toys // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Little Barkster Dog Toys // Ammo the Dachshund

You can fetch these fun toys and more from Little Barkster on EtsyAmmo the Dachshund

Disclosure: This is not a sponsored post, nor do I own any of these products. Just wanted to share my latest find!

Happy Labor Day

Labor Day Burger // Ammo the Dachshund

Since I’m a hard-working pup, I’m off today in celebration of Labor Day! I may work hard, but I also know how to kick back and relax too. Burgers always welcome!

Ammo the Dachshund // Labor Day 2012

Make sure you stop back tomorrow, as I have a fun giveaway to hopefully soften the blow as you head back to work! Ammo the Dachshund

July 2014 Monthly Recap

Before we get to the recap of all the exciting adventures I’ve been on in July, 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!

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And now onto my July Adventures….

When Toads Attack // Ammo the Dachshund

Things got exciting real fast when I got attacked by a Killer Toad!

Camping in the Pocono Mountains with Ammo the Dachshund

I shared the fun adventures I had with my pal Shilah camping in the Pocono Mountains.

Hiking Glen Onoko Falls with Ammo the Dachshund

Shilah and I went hiking in Glen Onoko Falls.

Happy 4th of July // Ammo the Dachshund

I celebrated the 4th of July.

Ruffwear Roamer Leash Review & Giveaway

Shilah and I tested out my new favorite hiking leash, the Ruffwear Roamer Leash.

Super Mom-Mom's 90th Birthday // Ammo the Dachshund

I celebrated my Super Mom-Mom’s 90th Birthday!

New York of Bust // Ammo the Dachshund

I headed to New York with my ponies to go camping.

Blanket Dog Bed Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I tried to fend off the barn cats from stealing my new Blanket Dog Bed.

Planet Dog Glow For Good Ball // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared my favorite indoor/outdoor dog toys.

Swimming Dogs and Ponies at the Lake // Ammo the Dachshund

I went swimming at the lake with my favorite pony Minnow.

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

I had a date with the bathtub!

DoggieLawn Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I tested out an indoor dog potty!

Adventures in Home Improvement // Ammo the Dachshund

I went shopping for home improvement.

Easy DIY Spray Painted Dog Art // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared some easy DIY Dog Art.

Summer at the Pool // Ammo the Dachshund

I performed some water rescues at the pool.

The Eclectic Hound Martingale Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I tested out some fun martingale dog collars.

Afternoon Nap // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared what startled me at nap time.

Kid Magnet // Ammo the Dachshund

I told everyone why I love being a kid magnet!

Watch This // Training Horses Through Mimicking // Ammo the Dachshund

I helped train my ponies.

Wow! It’s amazing all the exciting stuff I seem to pack in each month. I still have lots to fit in before the summer is over though!

What sort of adventures did your pup go on in July? Ammo the Dachshund

Happy 4th of July

Happy 4th of July // Ammo the Dachshund

Just popping in today to wish everyone a Happy Independence Day!

Happy 4th of July // Ammo the Dachshund

I’m off to enjoy an extra long weekend of fun all the while celebrating my home in the good old US of A. Catch you all next week! Ammo the Dachshund

Sleepypod Clickit Review & Giveaway

Disclaimer : This is a sponsored post and giveaway brought to you by Sleepypod.

Sleepypod Clickit Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

After checking out the Sleepypod Yummy Bowls a few weeks ago Trooper and I are back to share another Sleepypod product – the Clickit 3 Point Safety Harness.

Sleepypod Clickit Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Now if you’ve never heard of the Clickit, you mainly need to know one thing. It’s the HIGHEST rated dog restraint for the car in a crash test performed by the Center for Pet Safety last fall and the only 3-point car restraint for dogs on the market. Now that’s saying a lot!

You can check out more about what makes Clickit so safe here.

Sleepypod Clickit Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Trooper and I of course always wear harnesses and restraints when riding in the car and we’re sticklers for making sure that all passengers (dogs included) are buckled up, so we were excited to test out the Clickit.

Sleepypod Clickit Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Now the Clickit is designed to not just be a car harness, but also a walking harness too. You’ll notice though because of the width of the chest piece that it’s much more suited for walking bigger dogs in, as it was a little too wide for me to go for an average walk in. If you have a very small dog Sleepypod recommends using one of their travel carriers to restrain your pet safely in the car. I was teetering on the cutoff to being too small for the Clickit, but I was relieved when the extra small seemed to fit me properly.

P.S. you’ll notice in the above picture that mom forgot to tuck in the straps after she adjusted them for me. She realized later that you can tuck all the access webbing into the harness so it looks nice and clean.

Sleepypod Clickit Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Now what makes the Clickit different from other car harnesses is that the back has a unique criss-cross design so that your dog is safety belted into the car in 3 separate points. The top collar part has a ring for attaching ID tags or a leash for walking.

Sleepypod Clickit Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

All those straps may look complicated to put on your dog at first, but it’s actually quite simple to attach. You can check out this handy video from Sleepypod on how to put it on your dog.

Sleepypod Clickit Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Before Trooper and I could set out on our maiden voyage mom had to attach the included tethers to the latch anchors in the backseat of mom’s car. (Latch anchors are installed in any car manufactured after 2003, but even if your car doesn’t have them you can get them installed.)

Sleepypod Clickit Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

So Trooper and I loaded up in the car and got ready to travel safely!

Sleepypod Clickit Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

With the Clickit you attach the tethers to each of the side rings, and run your car’s seatbelt through the criss-cross on the back of the harness. This gives your dog three points of attachment, and makes sure that they would stay put in the event of a crash.

Sleepypod Clickit Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Sleepypod Clickit Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Trooper and I both had no problem laying down in the backseat for our ride. Here’s a fun video of our first voyage with our Sleepypod Clickits:

You can also watch this on youtube.

Sleepypod Clickit Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Trooper has been wearing his Clickit every day in the car for the past month, and loves it!

Now some of you may be wondering about my booster seat, which has always been my preferred method of travel in the car….

Sleepypod Clickit Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Now while Sleepypod can’t recommend using the Clickit any other way than it was designed (for the best safety), I just couldn’t give up riding in my Booster seat! So mom attached one of the tethers to the seatbelt inside my booster seat.

Sleepypod Clickit Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

And then hooked the tether to the criss-cross in the back of the Clickit. While it’s not going to be as safe as attaching with the 3 points, I just couldn’t give up riding in my Booster – but mom still believes this harness is much safer in the car than the standard walking harnesses I used to use.

Sleepypod Clickit Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Mom plans to maybe add a metal ring to the harness (by sliding it through the webbing) to make attaching the tether easier in the future.

So if you are looking for the best way to keep your pet safe in the car I highly recommend the Sleepypod Clickit. Because you can’t put a price on being “too safe” with your pet’s life!

And now for the best part….

Sleepypod Clickit Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

ONE Lucky WINNER will WIN a Sleepypod Clickit!
(winners choose size + color)

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 6/24/14 12AM EST. Open to US Residents Only. Winners must claim their prizes within 48 hours of being notified or prize will be forfeited. Good luck!

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Disclosure: This a sponsored post by Sleepypod, all opinions are my own. Ammo the Dachshund

P.S. Don’t forget today is the last day to enter my Lasso Leash Giveaway! 

World Cup

World Cup Soccer // Ammo the Dachshund // Team USA

Today marks the official start of the FIFA World Cup, and if you haven’t guessed already I’m a huge soccer (football to many of you) fan just like my dad.

World Cup Soccer // Ammo the Dachshund // Team USA

It’s also probably quite obvious that I’m rooting for team USA….after all I am an American.

World Cup Soccer // Ammo the Dachshund // Team USA

But you know, if they allowed dogs to tryout for the team I probably would be their star player right now (well and if they made soccer cleats in puppy sizes). Even better than Clint Dempsey!

World Cup Soccer // Ammo the Dachshund // Team USA

Not only would I look great in the USA uniform, but I’m also quite exceptional with the soccer ball.

World Cup Soccer // Ammo the Dachshund // Team USA

World Cup Soccer // Ammo the Dachshund // Team USA

World Cup Soccer // Ammo the Dachshund // Team USA

Dribbling and passing, even goal scoring – I can do it all!

World Cup Soccer // Ammo the Dachshund // Team USA

I’ve even mastered my GOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAL yell! And after all, that’s the most important part when it comes to soccer!

World Cup Soccer // Ammo the Dachshund // Team USA

Watch on Youtube

So hopefully without my awesome soccer skills USA can still take home the World Cup title, although it would of been a heck of a lot easier with me on the team!

World Cup Soccer // Ammo the Dachshund // Team USA

Which team are you rooting for this year? Ammo the Dachshund

 

Remember the Soldiers

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

Today is Memorial Day and I wanted to stop in and say thank you to all the soldiers out there. It’s important to remember those have fallen to protect our country and those who continue to protect us. So thanks to all who serve, including those of the 4-legged variety!

xoxo, Ammo the Dachshund

Trendy Coats to Keep your Dachshund Warm

Disclaimer: This review is brought to you by Noodle and Friends.

If you have are owned by a dachshund then you know how hard it can be to find items to fit them. And even sometimes when you can find something that fits – it’s not always the most flattering of outfits. My friends, it doesn’t have to be so, because my pals at Noodle and Friends have just what you need.

Noodle and Friends makes functional and fashionable gear with little dachshund bodies in mind!

Trendy Coats to Keep your Dachshund Warm // Noodle & Friends // Ammo the Dachshund

Sweet Noodle (and her friends) sent me over some of their super cute coats to try, and boy were they just what I needed to keep me nice and toasty this winter season.

Trendy Coats to Keep your Dachshund Warm // Noodle & Friends // Ammo the Dachshund

This Red Blizzard Parka with Thinsulate is the ultimate in doxie warmth. It’s got a waterproof and windproof outer layer as well as an internal layer of Thinsulate insulation.

Trendy Coats to Keep your Dachshund Warm // Noodle & Friends // Ammo the Dachshund

One of the great things about these Noodle and Friends coats is that they are designed to completely cover and protect us dachshund’s sensitive underbellies. Nothing like running through the mud at the farm and keeping your tummy nice and dry!

Trendy Coats to Keep your Dachshund Warm // Noodle & Friends // Ammo the Dachshund

Speaking of the farm, I wasted no time in taking my new Blizzard Parka to the barn, mainly to show-off how stylish I looked to all my pony friends.

Trendy Coats to Keep your Dachshund Warm // Noodle & Friends // Ammo the Dachshund

Mom says she likes the bright red color too, because now that it’s hunting season in Pennsylvania I have to make sure I stand out everywhere I go. (not that my dazzling good looks didn’t do that already).

Trendy Coats to Keep your Dachshund Warm // Noodle & Friends // Ammo the Dachshund

I can’t wait to test this baby out in the snow this winter!

Red Blizzard Parka with Thinsulate

Features:
– Dachshund-specific length
– Broad coverage of the dachshund chest area
– Adjustable quick and easy velcro closures to ensure perfect fit
– D-ring and storm-flap covered, finished harness hole for easy and fast lead attachment
– Waterproof and windproof 2-ply Taslan nylon exterior
– Semi-permeable waterproof-breathable membrane backing the Taslan absorbs and evaporates away any internal moisture
– 150 gram high-loft Thinsulate insulation layer
– Water-resistant microfleece lining
– Lined functional pockets with easy velcro closures
– Decorative buttons and topstitch finishing detail

Trendy Coats to Keep your Dachshund Warm // Noodle & Friends // Ammo the Dachshund

I also took for a spin this Reversible Peacoat in navy blue. I felt like I was ready for the open seas (if I only had a ship) with this trendy jacket, the buttons even featured cute little anchors on them!

Trendy Coats to Keep your Dachshund Warm // Noodle & Friends // Ammo the Dachshund

This 100% wool peacoat was super warm as well, and I’ve been having fun wearing it to work since it’s a little dressy for the farm!

Trendy Coats to Keep your Dachshund Warm // Noodle & Friends // Ammo the Dachshund

One of my absolute favorite things about the Noodle and Friends coats is that they all have extra strong d-rings sewn into the jackets. You have no idea how nice it is to not have to put on a harness UNDER your coat. But should you choose, there is also a hole to hook a leash to your harness as well if you still want to wear one.

Trendy Coats to Keep your Dachshund Warm // Noodle & Friends // Ammo the Dachshund

Another fun feature is their coats include pockets that are actually functional. You can store extra dog bags, cookies, or if you are super cool like me……you can carry around your own business cards.

Trendy Coats to Keep your Dachshund Warm // Noodle & Friends // Ammo the Dachshund

The Noodle and Friends Peacoat is also reversible, so you can get two looks for the price of one!

Peacoat – Reversible

Features:
– Dachshund-perfect length
– Broad coverage of the dachshund chest area
– Adjustable quick and easy velcro closures to ensure perfect fit
– Two-coats-in-one reversible design
– D-ring and finished harness hole for easy and fast lead attachment
– Warm 100% wool exterior
– Water-resistant microfleece lining
– Lined functional pockets with easy velcro closures
– Decorative buttons and topstitch finishing detail

Trendy Coats to Keep your Dachshund Warm // Noodle & Friends // Ammo the Dachshund

Noodle also sent me a fun little squeaky toy, which I had a blast annoying mom and dad with. BEST DAY EVER. 🙂

The only thing extra I wish these coats had was a label sewn into the coat with washing instructions (although they do come with instructions in the packaging) – mostly because my mom is super forgetful and tends to ruin clothing when she throws all my stinky barn wear into the wash. So make sure you mind the washing instructions for these coats, as some of them may need to be hand washed!

So if you’re looking for something extra special to keep your dachshunds warm in this winter, make sure you check out Noodle and Friends. Their coats come in a variety of sizes (I am wearing size medium, and I weigh about 17 lbs), and are lovingly made in the USA.

Which coat is your favorite?

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Ammo the Dachshund

Disclosure: I received products in exchange for a review. All opinions are entirely my own, and I tell it like it is!

Fair Hill International goes to the Dogs

Over the weekend I took my very first trip to the Fair Hill International Event, one of the most prestigious international three day events in the world, this is the ultimate test of a horse and rider. Through tests in dressage, endurance, and stadium jumping the horse and rider teams work together to show that they can compete in the most demanding and highest levels of equestrian sports.

But before I could attend the event, I had to go on my very first school bus ride!

Fair Hill International with Ammo the Dachshund

Trooper tagged along with me on this adventure, and we were both pretty excited about taking the bus to the event grounds from the parking lot.

Fair Hill International with Ammo the Dachshund

I can only imagine how exciting it must be to take the bus everyday to school! Those lucky kids! I even sang the wheels on the bus during the ride just to make it even more fun.

Fair Hill International with Ammo the Dachshund

Once in the park I quickly made my way to the arena, because the real reason I came to the Fair Hill International was to cheer on my friends from the Chincoteague Pony Drill Team!

Fair Hill International with Ammo the Dachshund

Fair Hill International with Ammo the Dachshund

Made up entirely of Chincoteague Ponies (and the only one in the world), the drill team performs at events to choreographed music. It was great to see my friends again, as I had not seen them since I went to Chincoteague a few years ago so that my pony friends could frolic on the beach.

Fair Hill International with Ammo the Dachshund

After I said goodbye to my friends I was ready to check out the other events at the Fair Hill International. (Above is me pictured with Misty’s Icicle, the only cremello colored pony in the Misty family line of ponies)

Fair Hill International with Ammo the Dachshund

Of course my number one mission was to RIDE A PONY! But since most of them were busy competing I settled for this cardboard cutout of one instead.

Fair Hill International with Ammo the Dachshund

And here’s what I would look like if I was a world class eventer like the riders that were competing at Fair Hill! Dashing right?

Next up I hit up the Dog Agility area, where they very nicely let me try a practice course – which was the first time I tried a course outside of my weekly classes at the Dog Training Center. I was a little distracted by all the smells on the course (and the fact that some of the obstacles seemed a bit different than what I was used to), but I did complete all the obstacles!

You may have heard my pal Trooper crying in the background of the video – he was utterly convinced that the course was going to eat me up if he wasn’t out there to protect me – or better yet, herd me around the scary obstacles. Oh Trooper, such a silly boy.

Fair Hill International with Ammo the Dachshund

Next I headed over to watch some of the show jumping on the hill with the other dogs. You might not be able to tell from this photo, but almost every person came to the event with a dog. Great Danes, Rhodesian Ridgebacks, Greyhounds, Jack Russells, Labradors, and I even spotted a few Dachshunds among them.

Fair Hill International with Ammo the Dachshund

Watching the show jumping was quite spectacular as the horses soared through the air, but I have to admit, the Fair Hill International really wore me out!

Fair Hill International with Ammo the Dachshund

I’m already counting down the days until next years event though!

Make sure you check out some more photos and video of the Chincoteague Pony Drill Team at the Painting Pony Blog.Ammo the Dachshund

Wellness WellBites Review & Giveaway with Chewy.com

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

The Wellness brand is one that I totally stand behind, after all I do eat their dog food on a daily basis! So when my friends at Chewy.com sent over a bag of Wellness WellBites I was super excited to try a dog treat that not only tastes good, but is dog mom approved too.

Wellness Wellbites Product Review & Giveaway from Chewy.com // Ammo the Dachshund

These Wellness WellBites in Lamb & Salmon proved to be the perfect treat for me to take on the go.

Key Benefits

  • Contains no allergy-causing wheat
  • Flaxseed provides Omega 3 Fatty Acids for healthy coat and skin
  • Mixed tocopherols protect from common eye diseases
  • Packed with blueberries and other antioxidant-rich fruit
  • Made in the United States

Wellness Wellbites Product Review & Giveaway from Chewy.com // Ammo the Dachshund

Mom loved that they were easy to tear off into tiny pieces, but not too soft that they crumbled in her pocket. And as a bonus they weren’t stinky or smelly so she wasn’t known as “the lady with a pocket full of dog cookies” everywhere she went.

Wellness Wellbites Product Review & Giveaway from Chewy.com // Ammo the Dachshund

I loved that they tasted yummy, and because they were easy to travel with – mom always had a pocket full of treats!

You can fetch your very own Wellness WellBites from Chewy.com! Also check out the entire line of Wellness, including dog food, treats and more!

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

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Don’t forget, today is the last day to enter my Rejuv-a-Wafers Giveaway

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

P.S. Thanks to all my pals at Chewy.com for sending me this happy little painting for my Birthday. I love it! 

Ammo the Dachshund // Chewy.com Painting