The Eclectic Hound Martingale Review & Giveaway

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Ammo

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

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

My new friends over at The Eclectic Hound sent me over this adorable martingale collar to take for a spin.

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

Now Martingale Collars are all the rage right now, but did you know that they were originally designed for sight hounds, such as greyhounds and whippets, whose heads are smaller than their necks and can easily slip out of traditional buckle collars.

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

The same can be true for Dachshunds and more and more trainers recently have been recommending them for dogs of all breeds and sizes because of their safety.

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

Designed to slip over your dog’s head, this collar from the Eclectic Hound should then be adjusted so you can fit 1 -2 fingers between the collar and your dog’s neck.

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

The martingale loop, which functions by gently tightening around the dog’s neck when pressure is applied to the leash, makes it so your dog can’t back out of the collar.

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

The Eclectic Hound Shop has so many fun collar designs it can be hard to decide which one to get (or get them all!), but ultimately I chose this preppy alligator design, because I’m pretty sure it makes me look extra tough. Or preppy I guess depending on how you look at it!

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

So if you’d like your dog to look preppy and tough at the same time too, you can save 15% off your next purchase at The Eclectic Hound with code AMMO15.

And now for the best part…..

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

ONE LUCKY WINNER will receive a COLLAR OF CHOICE from The Eclectic Hound! (winner can choose style (martingale or buckle), width, size and fabric pattern)

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 8/5/14 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! *To all our international readers, we have some fun giveaways coming up soon that will be available to ship worldwide…so stay tuned!

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Disclosure: This is a sponsored post by The Eclectic Hound, but all opinions are my own!

P.S. Don’t forget, today is the last day to enter my giveaway for a DoggieLawn!

Ruffwear Roamer Leash Review & Giveaway

Posted on July 7, 2014 by Ammo

Disclaimer : This is a sponsored post and giveaway brought to you by Ruffwear. This Post also contains affiliate links.

Ruffwear Roamer Leash Review & Giveaway

Recently my pal Shilah the Husky and I got to test out a product by Ruffwear, the Roamer Leash for some of our hiking/walking excursions. It’s quickly jumped to the top of our list for must-have walking gear, find out why below!

Ruffwear Roamer Leash Review & Giveaway

One of the things that makes the Roamer Leash so unique is that it can be used as a hand-held leash or it can be extended to go around your waist too.

Ruffwear Roamer Leash Review & Giveaway

Mom found that being able to tether me to her waist made hiking and walking so much easier! Not only did she have her hands free to take photos like this one, but it made it easier to climb tough terrain as I helped to pull her up the hill (with my powerful muscles!).

Ruffwear Roamer Leash Review & Giveaway

I was also impressed by the Talon Clasp which was extra durable and made mom feel easier that I wouldn’t be able to break it open from pulling too hard.

Ruffwear Roamer Leash Review & Giveaway

Another important feature about the Roamer leash is that it’s extendable! The wavelength stretch webbing can extend from 7.3 feet to 11 feet on the Large (which is what you see pictured) or 5.5 feet to 7 feet on the small.

Ruffwear Roamer Leash Review & Giveaway

It also comes with a handy accessory loop near the clasp for attaching dog bags or lightweight items and can also be used as a quick “short” leash when needed. Although the “short” leash works a little better for bigger dogs as I was a little too low to the ground for mom to grab the handle quickly or easily. But it’s not a necessary item, and mom found she didn’t need to use it much anyway.

Ruffwear Roamer Leash Review & Giveaway

So with our new Roamer leashes Shilah and I embarked on a few recent hikes. Our first stop was the Stroud Preserve!

Ruffwear Roamer Leash Review & Giveaway

Immediately our parents loved the fact that these leashes could extend with our pulling (and boy do Shilah and I like to pull) but weren’t as dangerous as zip leashes. With a zip leash you have to worry about rope burn (which has happened to my mom before) and you can’t grab the leash without hurting your hand in the event of an emergency. With the Roamer Leashes none of this was an issue as you can quickly grab the leash to pull your dog closer should you need to.

Ruffwear Roamer Leash Review & Giveaway

Shilah and I enjoyed our walk thoroughly with the Roamer Leash, and our parents had a nicer walk because when tethered to their waists our pulling was actually beneficial – helping to pull them up the hills (those lazy humans!)

Ruffwear Roamer Leash Review & Giveaway

The Roamer Leash also came in handy when it was time for Shilah and I to be tethered. The adjustable handle loop made it easy to tie us to any object on the trail when necessary.

Ruffwear Roamer Leash Review & Giveaway

As you saw last week, Shilah and I even tested our Roamer leashes on some tougher terrain when we visited Glen Onoko Falls.

Ruffwear Roamer Leash Review & Giveaway

Hiking Glen Onoko Falls with Ammo the Dachshund

Again, the ability to tether to our parent’s waists made the rocky terrain that much more manageable since the humans had their hands free to help themselves and us make the climb.

Shilah and I both agree the Roamer Leash has become our new favorite leash for all of our hiking and walking adventures! We highly recommend it!

And now for the best part….

Ruffwear Roamer Leash Review & Giveaway

ONE Lucky WINNER will WIN a Large Ruffwear Roamer Leash!

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 7/15/14 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 Ruffwear, but all opinions are my own!

Friday Fetch: TooferMe Multifunctional Dog Leash

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Ammo

The TooferMe Multifunctional Dog Leash is a kickstarter funded project for a dog leash that claims to do it all. Need a harness, no problem. Need to walk two dogs or more at once, no problem. Need to tie up your dog, no problem.

Friday Fetch: TooferMe Multifunctional Dog Leash // Ammo the Dachshund

Check out the video below to see just how this leash works:

Friday Fetch: TooferMe Multifunctional Dog Leash // Ammo the Dachshund

You can fetch your own TooferMe Leash for about $29.

Friday Fetch: Petnovate Pull Stop Dog Harness

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Ammo

As a small dog you would be surprised at the amount of force I can produce during a walk when I want to. And while I wouldn’t say I’m a “bad” puller, it got me thinking about what products are out there for dogs that do like to pull. I stumbled across the Petnovate Pull Stop Harness.

The Pull Stop Harness is a no pull dog harness that uses your pet’s own pulling force to act against its front legs. When your pet pulls to a point that it’s walking faster than you, the force that you begin to feel at the leash starts to act against your pet’s front legs, which slows your pet down and thus reduces the pulling altogether. Pull Stop does so without applying any squeezing or discomfort to your pet.

While I’m not sure how well this would work on a small dog (although this does come in small dog sizes), I bet there are some big dogs out there that could benefit from a product like this!

Friday Fetch: Petnovate Pull Stop Harness for Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

Petnovate also makes a no pull and no jump harness:

Friday Fetch: Petnovate Pull Stop Harness for Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

You can fetch the Pull Stop and Jump Stop Harnesses from Petnovate for about $20 – $30.

Friday Fetch: Richards Harness Coat

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Ammo

Now that the winter weather is here, it’s time for me to really start bundling up in my layers, especially on the farm. One of the things that always plagues me is that I not only end up layering multiple coats to stay warm, but I also have to fit in a harness somewhere too.

So when I came across Richards Harness Coat I thought, now why didn’t I think of that!? Never mind the fact that I can’t sew (it’s those cumbersome paws)!

Friday Fetch: Richards Harness Coat // Ammo the Dachshund

Featuring winter coats, rain coats, and more – all with built in harnesses – these coats come in a variety of sizes to fit small to large dogs. They even have extra long sizes, for all those extra long dogs!

Friday Fetch: Richards Harness Coat // Ammo the Dachshund

You can fetch your own Harness Coat HERE starting at $21.95!

Average Day

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Ammo

Ammo the Dachshund

Not all of my days are as adventurous as the next.

Ammo the Dachshund

Sometimes I wake to find that today will just be an average day.

Ammo the Dachshund

Quiet and calm.

Ammo the Dachshund

Some might even say boring.

ammo the dachshund at work

It’s days like these that I get to rest up for my next big adventure. And I wouldn’t have it any other way.

Plus I really enjoy napping.

When Huskies Get Wet

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Ammo

The other day I took my friend Shilah the Husky puppy on a walk to take her first dip in a stream. An important adventure in a young pup’s life!

shilah the husky

Shilah was quite intrigued by the mud at first – do you blame her? Mud is pretty awesome!

shilah the husky

Then Shilah spotted the water – and eventually took her first dip….because I pushed her in! Ok just kidding, I didn’t push her, but I did kinda think about it. hehe.

shilah the husky

I’ll admit – not bad for a first swim, but she has a lot to learn!

shilah the husky

Good thing I’m around to teach her the ways of the World.

shilah the husky

After Shilah’s little dip we did some rock climbing – it’s what all the cool kids are doing these days.

shilah the husky

I’m sure after our rock climbing adventure Shilah thought I was pretty cool, but she hadn’t seen anything yet.

shilah the husky

Yeah, what can I say, I’m a daredevil at heart.

shilah the husky

But mom says from now on I have to wear my helmet if I’m going to give her a heart attack with my dare devilish ways. I guess that’s a pretty even trade, considering I look totally awesome in my stunt helmet.

ammo the dachshund super hero

My Friend Leo

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Ammo

ammo the dachshund and his friend leo

Have I told you about my R.L. (that’s “real life”) Dachshund friend Leo?

ammo the dachshund and his friend leo

He lives down the street from mom’s shop and is a feisty 7 month old black and tan mini doxie dude! (Although I hear he won’t be a “real dude” for much longer – sorry pal).

ammo the dachshund and his friend leo

Arguably Leo is a lot younger than me (I’ve got 3 years on him), so I’ve decided to teach him the ways of the World. Don’t tell him I said so – but his hunting skills need a lot of work!

ammo the dachshund and his friend leo

I’ve got a lot of work ahead to make Leo into my sidekick.

ammo the dachshund and his friend leo

But I’m pretty sure with an excellent teacher like me he’ll have to turn out Super Awesome.

ammo the dachshund and his friend leo

Homework assignment #1 for Leo: Eat all of your veggies so that you can “leap tall buildings in a single bound” just like me!

Glow-tastic!

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Ammo

When nasty Hurricane Irene came blowing through my town a few weeks ago it was lights out at my house for a little while. And when I posted a picture of me playing board games in the dark on my facebook page, my pals over at Glowdoggie decided to help a pal out!

So, when my Glowdoggie LED collar arrived a few weeks later, I did what any dog with a super cool new waterproof led light-up safety collar would do….

ammo the dachshund glowdoggie led collar

…Fashion Show!

Sorry, I know, that was kinda girly of me – so to redeem myself I made sure to also take some photos in my rough and tumble lifestyle. (aka the farm). And just because I enjoy a good fashion show doesn’t make me any less of a farm dog!

ammo the dachshund glowdoggie collar

I have to admit, I look pretty dashing in red, and this thing is just MEANT for adventurous dogs like me!

ammo the dachshund glowdoggie collar

Mom says that since the sun will be setting sooner I’m going to have to wear my glowdoggie collar every evening out on the farm to keep me safe.

ammo the dachshund glowdoggie collar

Did you know that the Glowdoggie collar is German engineered? Which pretty much means it was totally designed for me, you know, because Dachshunds are German.

ammo the dachshund glowdoggie collar

So far I was digging my new Glowdoggie collar, but there was really only one way to put it to the test.

ammo the dachshund glowdoggie collar

I had to take it down a groundhog hole!!

ammo the dachshund glowdoggie collar

Now that I have a light to show me the way I am a much more efficient digger.

ammo the dachshund glowdoggie collar

And those groundhogs are gonna have no idea what hit them!

ammo the dachshund glowdoggie collar

If you can’t tell by the look on my face, I’m one happy ground-hog hunting dog, and the Glowdoggie collar passed my rigorous hole burrowing test!

You can fetch your own Glowdoggie collar here .

UPDATE: My friends over at Glowdoggie have kindly offered anyone who mentions “Ammo” during checkout will get FREE SHIPPING on their Glowdoggie collar to the US! Yippee!

Snowy Walk

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Ammo

My walk into work yesterday was filled with lots of the white stuff! Perfect for making yellow snow, if you know what I mean!

I had my paws crossed for a snow day, alas all I got was a snowy walk.

At least I DID get to run around and play in the snow on Tuesday night…until mom and dad made me come inside. I could have stayed out there for hours.