Ice Storm in the Dark

Ice Storm in Pennsylvania // Ammo the Dachshund

As my Facebook fans already know, last week a big ice storm hit my hometown just a few days after we received about 10 inches of snow.

Ice Storm in Pennsylvania // Ammo the Dachshund

Ice Storm in Pennsylvania // Ammo the Dachshund

Ice Storm in Pennsylvania // Ammo the Dachshund

As beautiful as the ice was it didn’t take long for it to coat the already snow covered trees and power lines which pretty much meant it was lights out for most of my area!

Ice Storm in Pennsylvania // Ammo the Dachshund

Ice Storm in Pennsylvania // Ammo the Dachshund

My backyard started to look like something out of a Dr. Suess book!

Ice Storm in Pennsylvania // Ammo the Dachshund

I spent most of the first day we didn’t have power snuggled up in bed.

Ice Storm in Pennsylvania // Ammo the Dachshund

But without a generator or a fireplace my layer of sweaters began to pile higher and higher. So along with most of the people on my street I packed up and left home in search of somewhere warm to stay.

Ice Storm in Pennsylvania // Ammo the Dachshund

But don’t worry, it didn’t take long for me to find a warm place to snuggle up in. Thankfully my mom mom and pop pop had a whole house generator which made for some nice and toasty napping spots.

Ice Storm in Pennsylvania // Ammo the Dachshund

I even spent some time over at my other grandparent’s house and soaked up a little warmth in front of Trooper’s wood stove. (Don’t tell him, but I also chewed a hole in a few of his toys too when he wasn’t looking).

Ice Storm in Pennsylvania // Ammo the Dachshund

Despite living out of a suitcase for 4 days, it seemed like I was on an exciting overnight trip where I got to visit extra long with the people I care about! Thanks to everyone who gave me a place to stay!

But thankfully with the help of all the linemen in my area (and many from other states that came to help as well) I eventually got to go home to my own bed. While I can’t say I didn’t miss sleeping in my own home – it was definitely an adventure that I won’t forget.

And it looks like my next winter adventure is just around the corner, because we’re supposed to be getting about 12 inches of snow on Thursday! eek!

P.S. For those of you wondering how my ponies made out in the storm, despite all the road closures around the farm due to down wires and poles – the farm only lost power for about a day. Everyone made it through the storm A-ok (those ponies are super tough!).Ammo the Dachshund

Care 4 Dogs Snood Review & Giveaway

Disclaimer: This product review & giveaway is sponsored by Care 4 Dogs.

Care 4 Dogs Snood Review & Giveaway - Hood for Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

The winter in Pennsylvania this year has been pretty harsh, but thanks to my new friends at Care 4 Dogs I’m a little extra warmer in my new winter snood! (incase you didn’t know a snood is a tubular scarf that you wear around your neck kinda like a hood).

Care 4 Dogs Snood Review & Giveaway - Hood for Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

My new dark grey snood was custom made to fit my neck and head measurements (and can be custom made for any dog too). I’ve been enjoying wearing it over my ears this winter to keep them extra warm in the cold.

Care 4 Dogs Snood Review & Giveaway - Hood for Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

Or if your dog doesn’t like things over their ears you can also opt to just wear it around your neck for some extra warmth.

Care 4 Dogs Snood Review & Giveaway - Hood for Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

One end of the snood is a bit more fitted to it’s sure to stay nice and snug on my head – but not too snug that it isn’t easy to pull off.

Care 4 Dogs Snood Review & Giveaway - Hood for Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

My Care 4 Dogs Snood is now one of my must have winter accessories – I never leave home without it!

Care 4 Dogs Snood Review & Giveaway - Hood for Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

Care 4 Dogs not only makes custom snoods, but they also make rope leashes, pet sleeping bags, and even pet carriers!

And now for the best part….

Care 4 Dogs Snood Review & Giveaway - Hood for Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

Care 4 Dogs Snood Review & Giveaway - Hood for Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

TWO Lucky WINNERS will WIN either a Custom Grey Snood or Grey Pet Sling from Care 4 Dogs

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 2/18/14 12AM EST. Open to readers world-wide. Only one winner of each prize, prize for winners will be chosen by Ammo. Winners must claim their prizes within 48 hours of being notified or prize will be forfeited. Good luck!

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

 Disclosure: I received a product from Care 4 Dogs in exchange for my honest review, all opinions are my own.

Going Executive

Disclaimer: This product review is sponsored by Noodle and Friends.

Most of you already know that I work a 9-5 just like the rest of the working world at my mom’s frame shop in town. And as the official shop greeter and an expert sales associate I like to dress the part as well. So when my friends over at Noodle and Friends sent me one of their Executive coats I knew it was just the thing to wear during the work day.

Noodle and Friends Executive Coat Product Review // Ammo the Dachshund

It’s made of 100% wool exterior (which I must say is one of the softest coats I own) and is lined with classic black microfleece for extra warmth.

Noodle and Friends Executive Coat Product Review // Ammo the Dachshund

The Executive Dachshund Coat was designed for dachshunds, providing the perfect length to cover our long bodies while also protecting our broad chests and tummies. I love that all the Noodle and Friends coats come with a built in d-ring making it unnecessary to wear a harness underneath – although if you choose to you still can with the built-in harness hole.

Noodle and Friends Executive Coat Product Review // Ammo the Dachshund

This coat is even reversible, the second side is finished with classic black microfleece and accented with a grey wool waist belt. Although I think the grey side is my favorite!

Noodle and Friends Executive Coat Product Review // Ammo the Dachshund

You may have seen me wearing my new Executive coat out and about already, as I’ve been wearing it to work at the shop most days.

Noodle and Friends Executive Coat Product Review // Ammo the Dachshund

It also makes me look extra adorable when I need to beg for a few extra cookies if you know what I mean!

Noodle and Friends Executive Coat Product Review // Ammo the Dachshund

Despite the Executive coat’s extra good looks, it’s also quite hardy too. Snow storms are no problem as it keeps me nice and dry underneath!

You can fetch your own Executive Coat from Noodle and Friends for $65.

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

Noodle & Friends Stroodle

Disclaimer: This review is a sponsored post by Noodle & Friends.

My friends over at Noodle and Friends recently sent me one of their new microfleece sweaters to test out. They must have known that it’s been bitterly cold here in Pennsylvania, reaching into the single digit temperatures just last week!

Noodle and Friends Stroodle // Ammo the Dachshund

This “Stroodle” as it’s called, was just what I needed to give me that extra added warmth in this cold weather.

The Noodle Stroodle is a luxe microfleece lounging sweater designed just for dachshunds. Like a second skin, it’s perfect for indoor lounging, napping and playing when your thermostat might be set a bit too low (which according to us dachshunds is ALL THE TIME).

Noodle and Friends Stroodle // Ammo the Dachshund

I’m wearing the medium size, which surprisingly fit my chest and under belly perfectly and it isn’t even hard to get into at all. It’s hard to find a dachshund fleece that fits our bodies so snuggly.

The Stroodle comes in 4 sizes and colors from petal pink, sky blue (which is what I’m wearing), cherry red, and navy blue.

Noodle and Friends Stroodle // Ammo the Dachshund

The Stroodle was so comfy, that I was ready for nap time almost instantly.

Noodle and Friends Stroodle // Ammo the Dachshund

Even though the Stroodle is designed to be an indoor lounging coat, I’ve find it to be quite useful as an extra layer when I’m on the farm.

Noodle and Friends Stroodle // Ammo the Dachshund

Wearing the Stroodle under my Noodle and Friends Blizzard Parka gives me that extra warmth I need to be on the farm helping with chores.

Noodle and Friends Stroodle // Ammo the Dachshund

Ok well maybe chores isn’t the right word, hunting expeditions might be more like it!

You can fetch your own Stroodle from Noodle and Friends for $35.

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

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

Last Days of Summer

The cool weather is rolling in and it’s time to squeeze in those last little bits of summer. Ice cream cones and a dip in the pool seem like the perfect way to soak in every last bit of it. Before I know it it will be time to break out my sweaters!

Last Days of Summer // Ammo the Dachshund

Last Days of Summer // Ammo the Dachshund

Last Days of Summer // Ammo the Dachshund

Last Days of Summer // Ammo the Dachshund

Last Days of Summer // Ammo the Dachshund

Until next year summer! Ammo the Dachshund

Product Review: Ruffwear’s Swamp Cooler

Disclaimer: This review is brought to you by Ruffwear.

Lets face it, Summer is HOT! And when you’re a dog who’s covered in fur it can feel even hotter. So when I came across the Swamp Cooler Vest for dogs from Ruffwear it sounded like a great solution to keep us dogs cool in the heat. So when Ruffwear offered me up the chance to take their redesigned Swamp Cooler for a spin I decided to let my best friend Trooper test this one out. Trooper likes to tag along on the trail with the horses, but the summer (and his extra thick coat of hair) sometimes makes it just too hot for him to do so.

Product Review: Ruffwear Swamp Cooler // Ammo the Dachshund

How does it work?  Simply soak the vest with water, wring it out and put it on your dog! The evaporative cooling process will move heat away and bring cool moist air towards your dog.

Swamp Cooler from Ruffwear // Ammo the Dachshund

The Swamp Cooler was redesigned this year with three distinct functional layers. The outer layer blocks the sun, and is highly breathable to assist in the evaporative process and keep air moving through the vest to cool the inner layers. The middle layer is the absorbent layer that holds the water after you soak it. And the comfortable inner mesh layer wicks water from the mid-layer to the dog’s body keeping them cool.

On an average day tagging along with the horses at the farm this is what Trooper looks like in the summer:

Product Review: Ruffwear Swamp Cooler // Ammo the Dachshund

Product Review: Ruffwear Swamp Cooler // Ammo the Dachshund

So when the Swamp Cooler arrived I was anxious to see if it kept my working buddy any cooler!

Product Review: Ruffwear Swamp Cooler // Ammo the Dachshund

We started off by hosing the vest and wringing it out before strapping it onto Trooper.

Product Review: Ruffwear Swamp Cooler // Ammo the Dachshund

Trooper is wearing the size medium, which fit him perfectly. I’d be curious if some of the smaller sizes would work on Dachshunds or not – our never ending quest to find products that accommodate our big chests and long backs can sometimes be a bit difficult.

Product Review: Ruffwear Swamp Cooler // Ammo the Dachshund

I then gave Trooper strict instructions to run his little heart out after those ponies and report back to me if it kept him any cooler. I on the other hand hung back to guard the farm because my short little legs just aren’t made for keeping up on the trail!

Product Review: Ruffwear Swamp Cooler // Ammo the Dachshund

Then off Trooper went with my ponies, wagging his little stubby tail the whole way!

Product Review: Ruffwear Swamp Cooler // Ammo the Dachshund

When Trooper returned back to the farm he reported feeling much cooler. His tongue wasn’t hanging out as much, and it took him much less time to slow his heart rate back down. We both agree that this vest would be great to taking on the hiking trail, summer walks, or even just wearing outside in the backyard in hot weather – especially for dogs that work hard or have a thicker coat. The cooling features of this vest seem to last about an hour before it needs to be re-wet again, but as long as you bring a water bottle with you (or stop at a creek like Trooper sometimes does on his trail rides), you will always have a method of making it cool again for your dog.

 Swamp Cooler from Ruffwear // Ammo the Dachshund

Trooper and I highly recommend this product and hopefully you will be fetching your own Swamp Cooler from Ruffwear soon!

Disclosure: I received a Swamp Cooler from Ruffwear to review, all opinions are entirely my own.Ammo the Dachshund

Lazy Farm Days

Lazy and Farm aren’t typically words that go together, but when the weather suddenly hits near 90 degrees in the Spring (when it was in the 40’s) it can get lazy on the farm pretty quick!

So here’s a little taste of what’s been going on around the farm lately:

Lazy Days on the Farm // Ammo the Dachshund

Lazy Days on the Farm // Ammo the Dachshund

Lazy Days on the Farm // Ammo the Dachshund

Lazy Days on the Farm // Ammo the Dachshund

Lazy Days on the Farm // Ammo the Dachshund

Lazy Days on the Farm // Ammo the Dachshund

Lazy Days on the Farm // Ammo the Dachshund

Lazy Days on the Farm // Ammo the Dachshund

The farm is one of my favorite places to be, just spending time relaxing with all of my friends. Ammo the Dachshund

Laundry Day

When laundry day rolls around at my house I like to do everything I can to help out.

Laundry Day // Ammo the Dachshund

Ok, well mostly I just enjoy laying in a pile of clean warm clothes…..but who doesn’t?

Laundry Day // Ammo the Dachshund

Laundry Day // Ammo the Dachshund

Laundry Day // Ammo the Dachshund

Laundry Day // Ammo the Dachshund

More clean laundry please! Ammo the Dachshund