I’ve always been the type of dog that knows how to have fun. I can make a bad day into a good day with the flick of my tail and a toothy grin.
And sometimes it’s just an average day lounging on the couch, and you just can’t help but wag your tail and smile. It’s infectious…
So whether you’re having a bad day or not, just remember, keep that tail wagging and everything will be ok.
Does your dog make everything better when you’re having a bad day?
A few weeks ago mom picked me out a new toy basket*.
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Once I got over the initial confusion on it’s intended use (I mean it “could” double as a dog bed don’t you think)….it was time to test out it’s real function in holding my toys.
This is going to be a much bigger adjustment than I thought. Perhaps some new toys for my basket with help me with this big change… *wink*
Have you ever caught your dog on camera doing something goofy like me?
Disclaimer: This post and giveaway is brought to you by Vimtag. All opinions are my own, and I only share products I think you and your pets will love.
Lately I’ve been a little worried that I might be out of a job soon. One of my favorite jobs too…..security! See my friends over at Vimtag have added some new cameras to their line of affordable home security and monitoring systems. Which essentially means there might not be as much of a need for my super barking skills! The horror!
But you know, I decided to let my pal Trooper share in my pain of being replaced in the security department too. So I sent my new Vimtag M1 Mini Cube Camera to his house for surveillance. I’m so nice like that.
This tiny camera can be mounted to a wall, ceiling, or simply set on a shelf. And even though it’s small, it can record a big area of a room with it’s wide angle lens!
Trooper and I thought we would be getting an “extra pair of eyes” at the farm….only to realize that the mini cube was intended to record us when we were left alone! Gulp. We better be on our best behavior I guess.
Because even when our parents aren’t home to keep an eye on us they can check what we are up to by watching from their smart phone devices with live streaming.
With all kinds of features like motion detection, night vision, two-way voice features, and more the mini cube packs a whole lot into a tiny little camera.
Next it was time to test out the Vimtag P1 Premium IP Wireless Network Camera. With a fancy name like that I decided we should install it at the shop to help me out with my guard dog duties (you know, should I be on break taking one of my daily naps).
This camera can pan and tilt, has motion triggered push notifications, and it even supports multiple users. You can quickly and easily change your camera’s passwords within the mobile app as well as creating guest passwords for other users so that you can keep all your recordings nice and secure.
Since I’m a pretty short fellow I thought it was best to install this camera up high so it could get a view of the things I couldn’t. Mom had no problem installing the mounting bracket that came with the camera to the wall.
With the camera attached, connected to wifi, and plugged into a power source (this camera does require a power cord to run, and doesn’t run on batteries) we were ready to roll!
Mom also decided to hook this camera up to the Vimtag Smart Cloud Box. This handy box connects to your wifi and is able to record and store your surveillance feeds from any of the Vimtag Cameras. With 1TB of space it can hold hours of video, and should your camera ever get stolen you can still access the Cloud Box remotely to download the footage. I love that now even when I’m not at the shop my Vimtag camera can keep an eye on everything!
Should mom ever want to check on what is going on in the shop she can quickly check in via the free Vimtag app on her mobile phone too.
The Vimtag cameras have always been super simple to set-up too (and if I didn’t have clumsy paws I’m sure I could do it myself!). But should you ever need help, their support team is always just a phone call away. Full disclosure, mom did have to call tech support for some issues she was having with this P1 camera after set-up, but their staff was super helpful and was able to help remedy the issue.
I can’t recommend the Vimtag camera systems enough though, they’re super great for all your video monitoring needs wether you want to check on your pets at home, or simply need an extra set of eyes for surveillance (which will give your dog a much needed break!).
You can snag the Vimtag Mini Cube, P1 Camera & Cloud Storage Box from Amazon at some great prices!
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P.S. Be sure to check out all the other fun I’ve had with my Vimtag Cameras, including my fun “caught on camera” series!
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Trooper and I have always been really competitive. We compete for pretty much everything including treats, toys, dinner, and who gets to eat the cat food first!
Most of the time I win at everything (I’m a dachshund, I was born a wienner!), but every once in a while something comes along that Trooper puts up a little more of a fight for! Check out the video below for proof….
Trooper wasn’t going to let me get away with having all the fun with our PetQwerks Flavorit Bones.
See these nylon dog bones have tiny little holes on them that allow them to be filled with your dog’s favorite soft spread like peanut butter, cream cheese and more.
Trooper certainly put up a good fight for this one, but as you saw in the video, us dachshunds always win!
Read more about the PetQwerks Flavorit Bone in a recent review of them I did and you can fetch one for your dog with code flavorit20 for 20% off your order!
Is your dog competitive with other dogs?
Sometimes I get a taste of adventure and it’s pretty much all I need to send me into a full blown meltdown when mom won’t let me off the leash to investigate further.
In this case that “taste” consisted of me physically biting a wild animal in the woods. What can I say, I like to live life on the edge! Adventure Awaits my friends!
Does your dog take hunting as seriously as I do?
Disclaimer: this post is brought to you by Chewy.com. All opinions are my own and I received a product in exchange for my honest review. I only share products that I think you and your dogs will love.
Sometimes at work I get a little bored (as evident by the video above). Let’s be honest, I can’t run the machinery at the shop or actually frame a picture (these darn paws), and unless there is a constant flow of customers coming in the door I get a little restless without someone available to play with me 24/7.
So when my friends over at Chewy.com sent me this Outward Hound Star Spinner Toy mom thought it might be a fun distraction for me at work when she’s too busy to play.
All you need are a few yummy treats to get started. Mom used some of my kibble.
Pop them into the Star Spinner and you’re ready for business.
Mom closed it all up so that it would be more of a challenge before giving it to me.
It also has a knob on the bottom that you can use to adjust the difficulty (how easily the star spins open), and since I’m such a smarty pants I started on the hardest setting.
Since I’m pretty used to playing puzzles and games this particular toy was a bit too easy for me, but it was still fun to play with! Mom thought it would be really great for dogs who eat their meals too quickly, because this would really slow them down.
If you’d like to see if your dog can crack the Star Spinner Puzzle Toy as fast as I can you can fetch one over at Chewy.com!
Some people out there might think I’m a spoiled dog. While I’m not sure I totally agree, I can admit that I do enjoy some luxuries (which I knowingly imply sad puppy dog eyes to get mom and dad to oblige to)….
Spoiled or not, I’m never going to stop asking for back rubs from mom and dad! 😉
Does your dog know how to get what they want?
Disclaimer: this post and giveaway are brought to you by Bark Solution. All opinions are my own, and I only share products I think you and your dog will love.
As a dog, the only real way I have to express myself is by barking. Sometimes I bark because I want something, sometimes I bark to protect my friends and family, and sometimes I bark just because I feel like it. (This is my barking face BTW, incase you were wondering).
So I thought it would be fun to share with you a compilation video my mom made over the past few months of me barking at things. Mom says sometimes my barking is cute, and sometimes she wishes I’d put a cork in it, but I’ll let you be the judge if it’s really that obnoxious…
So for those times that my barking gets a bit out of hand, mom has been using the humane anti-barking solution, Bark Solution (it’s that noisy little can you hear my mom shaking near the end of the video).
You might remember I shared a bit more about them last month, and those of you that have tested it on your dogs thus far have given it rave reviews!
So if you’re looking for a way to humanely cut down on the amount of barking your dog does (without having to use harsh products or spending your day yelling at your dog), then you might want to check out Bark Solution. You can also purchase this product on Amazon.
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February has come and gone, and that just means we’re getting that much closer to Spring! Yay! But before we jump too far ahead, I always love looking back over the adventures from the past month.
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And now it’s time for my February adventures…
I FINALLY shared the after pictures from my big kitchen remodel that started last summer.
I attended a surprise Birthday Party, but spent the night hanging out with one guest only.
I shared a humane anti-barking solution to help all those barking dogs out there.
I shared another collection of places I was enjoying sleeping during the month.
I celebrated Valentine’s Day with a special gal pal.
I shared all the ways I like to keep my teeth squeaky clean during Pet Dental Health Month.
I made the biggest mess ever (and it was so much fun!)
I shared how I plan to grow old with my BFF Trooper.
I got caught on camera being “bad” again.
My mom used a few simple tools to teach me how to play fetch even better!
Trooper and I disagreed on how to be great farm lookouts.
I shared what I’m doing now that I have a home system to look out for all my security (Plus Bonus…you can enter my GIVEAWAY!)
And that brings us to March! I’m excited for what this month will bring, especially since the first day of Spring is oh so close! I can hardly wait.
What are you looking forward to most during the month of march?
