Dog Clicker App Review & Giveaway

Disclaimer: This review and giveaway is brought to you by Smart Dog Clicker.

Since it’s Birthday week here on the blog I’ve packed in as many fun giveaways and goodies as I could for all of my faithful readers!

Smart Dog Clicker App Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I recently got the chance to test out the Smart Dog Clicker App for iPhone. Most of you probably already know that I’m an avid fan of clicker training and my mom has been using this training method since day 1 with me.

Now if you’re unfamiliar with clicker training you can brush up on the basics, but essentially the Smart Dog Clicker App puts a “clicker” conveniently in your hands without the need to carry around one in your pocket.

For people and dogs who prefer the mechanical sound of a clicker when training this is useful, for me personally mom usually uses a click of her tongue – making it not totally necessary for her to carry one around for training on the fly.

Smart Dog Clicker App Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

With the Smart Dog Clicker App you’ll still need to provide your own treats for any training sessions with your dog, but at least you won’t have to carry around a bulky clicker.

Smart Dog Clicker App Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

The elite version of the app also comes with tips for teaching your dog 32 different tricks.

Smart Dog Clicker App Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Some of the tricks are pretty basic, like sit and and stay.

Smart Dog Clicker App Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

But there are a few more complex tricks like playing dead, bow, and yawn. Full disclosure though, I did wish the steps were a bit more detailed and perhaps in a step by step guide.

Smart Dog Clicker App Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

As you can see I’m already an expert at playing dead, but there are a few on the list I might have to try.

The Smart Dog Clicker is available from the iTunes App store for iPhone in a free version (which includes ads and a limited list of tricks) and an elite version for $1.99 which includes no ads and the full list of tricks.

And now for the best part….

Smart Dog Clicker App Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

FIVE LUCKY WINNER WILL THE ELITE VERSION OF THE SMART DOG CLICKER (only works on iPhone)

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 10/10/14 12AM EST. Open to WORLDWIDE readers! 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 Smart Dog Clicker App, but all opinions are entirely my own.Ammo the Dachshund

P.S. Don’t forget, there is still time to enter my giveaway this week for a Necktie Collar and Leash from BW Barkery as well as my BIG Instagram Giveaway!

Birthday Week: Big Instagram Giveaway!

Birthday Week: Big Instagram Giveaway with Ammo the Dachshund

Since we’re celebrating my 6th Birthday Week I thought it would be fun to giveaway some fun goodies from my Online Shop! Because we all know you have to get a goodie bag when you go to a party!

Birthday Week: Big Instagram Giveaway with Ammo the Dachshund

So just what goodies am I giving away? Well for starters you’ll win this fabulous Imagine Print, along with all the Birthday Cards in my greeting card line, and this fun little dachshund cookie cutter! Here’s what you have to do to enter…

Birthday Week: Big Instagram Giveaway with Ammo the Dachshund

Follow me on Instagram – @kyleydiluigi – Repost the image above to Instagram and tag @kyleydiluigi and #ammoturns6 (Open to WORLDWIDE Readers, unfortunately private accounts are not eligible to enter). Contest ends 10-7-14 and winner will be announced on instagram. Contest rules and image above can also be found via our instagram account.

And for all my fans I’m also offering up a special discount to my Online Shop! Use code AMMOTURNS6 for 30% off your order this week only! (coupon valid until 10-6-14)

This giveaway is for instagram users, but don’t worry, if you don’t have instagram you can still enter my BW Barkery Giveaway this week for a fun necktie collar and leash! 

P.S. Don’t forget to stop by my blog later today as I have another fun post for you that you won’t want to miss!Ammo the Dachshund

BW Barkery Preppy Dog Tie Review & Giveaway

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

BW Barkery Hamptons Dog Tie Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Since I’m celebrating by Birthday all week long it seemed like perfect timing when BW Barkery sent me one of their spiffy Necktie Collars and Leashes.

BW Barkery Hamptons Dog Tie Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Any Birthday Boy knows that it’s important to look the part, and this fun and festive necktie was just what I needed to kick off my Birthday celebration.

BW Barkery Hamptons Dog Tie Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

My new accessories are from the Hamptons Collection and they are made out of heavy duty designer print fabric and lined with heavy duty pellon. You can tell these handmade items were made to last.

BW Barkery Hamptons Dog Tie Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

This BW Barkery Leash is made with heavy duty nickel square snap hooks and is double stitched for added strength.

BW Barkery Hamptons Dog Tie Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

As my 6th Birthday quickly approaches, I have to say I am looking mighty fine in my BW Barkery Hamptons set.

BW Barkery Hamptons Dog Tie Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I can totally wear this at work, or even for a night out on the town.

BW Barkery Hamptons Dog Tie Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I’m sure the ladies will think I look extra fine!

You can fetch your own Dog Collar Necktie and Leash from BW Barkery. As a bonus you can save 20% off your order with coupon code AMMO20.

And now for the best part….

BW Barkery Hamptons Dog Tie Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

ONE LUCKY WINNER WILL WIN A COLLAR, LEASH AND BOWTIE OR NECKTIE SET FROM BW BARKERY (winner chooses color and size)

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 10/7/14 12AM EST. Open to US, CANADA, AUSTRALIA, and EUROPEAN UNION readers! 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 BW Barkery, but all opinions are entirely my own.Ammo the Dachshund

P.S. Don’t forget, today is the last day to enter my giveaway for a My Canine Kids Precision Fit Fleece & Harness!

Mattie & Margot Stripped Collar and Leash Review & Giveaway

Disclaimer : This is a sponsored post and giveaway brought to you by Mattie & Margot.

Mattie & Margot Stripped Collar and Leash Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

My pals over at Mattie & Margot recently sent me a collar and leash from their new STRIPPED collection.

Mattie & Margot Stripped Collar and Leash Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

This collection is great because it has a lower price point (starting at $20) and comes in two different widths to fit any size dog.

Mattie & Margot Stripped Collar and Leash Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

My gal pal Cricket the Cat was totally eyeing the Ice Blue color that my collar and leash set came in…..because it was oh-so-cool!

Mattie & Margot Stripped Collar and Leash Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I’m always on the lookout for leashes that come with these “claw” (not sure if that’s the real term for it) clasp like the STRIPPED Leash. I’m a strong believer that it’s a stronger and more durable option for a clasp than the standard snaps you see on a lot of leashes.

Mattie & Margot Stripped Collar and Leash Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

The STRIPPED collection is “stripped” of the traditional ribbon adornment that most of the Mattie & Margot collars you have seen me wearing come with, ideal for the minimalist at heart and great for a less expensive (but still very durable) collar. I’ve NEVER had a Mattie & Margot collar break on me in all the years I’ve been wearing them, not even when I’m rough-housing on the farm.

Mattie & Margot Stripped Collar and Leash Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Mattie & Margot Stripped Collar and Leash Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

You may have already caught me wearing my new Stripped collar on my Facebook page, as I’ve already been adorning myself with it’s cool blueness at work, on the farm, and lounging around my house.

Mattie & Margot Stripped Collar and Leash Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

You can fetch your own STRIPPED Collar or Leash from Mattie & Margot in a variety of colors and sizes starting at $20.

And don’t forget to use coupon code AMMO for 10% off your next Mattie & Margot order!

And now for the best part….

Mattie & Margot Stripped Collar and Leash Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

ONE LUCKY WINNER will win a STRIPPED Collar and Leash from Mattie & Margot!

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 9/22/14 12AM EST. Open to WORLDWIDE readers! 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 Mattie & Margot, but all opinions are entirely my own.Ammo the Dachshund

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

Best Bully Sticks Review & Giveaway

Disclaimer : This is a sponsored post and giveaway brought to you by Best Bully Sticks.

Ammo the Dachshund // Bubble Wrap King

Sometimes being a shop dog can be really hard. Like when all you want to do is play in a giant pile of bubble wrap but mom says there is real work to be done!

Best Bully Sticks Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

But when there is real work to be done at the shop, mom has a secret weapon (especially for days when all I want to do is play in bubble wrap)……Gullet Sticks from Best Bully Sticks!

Gullet Sticks are made from 100% beef esophagus, and a little softer than bully sticks making them ideal for smaller dogs.

Best Bully Sticks Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

These 6 Inch Braided Gullet Sticks from Best Bully Sticks are long-lasting dog chews that are an excellent source of glucosamine which aids in joint health.

Best Bully Sticks Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

So when mom needs to get some work done at the shop she slips me one of these Braided Gullet Sticks from Best Bully Sticks to keep me occupied (and out of the bubble wrap).

Best Bully Sticks Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Don’t worry, even though I’m supposed to be the meet and greet committee at the shop door, my gullet stick chewing faces have become quite entertaining to the customers!

Best Bully Sticks Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Best Bully Sticks Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

And as a bonus I’m cleaning my pearly whites too! Yipee!

Best Bully Sticks is great because not only do they carry a whole array of dog chews you can feel good about feeding, but they have the best prices on the web. And when you go through dog chews like I do, that’s important!

And now for the best part….

Best Bully Sticks Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

ONE LUCKY WINNER will win a 25 Pack of 6″ Braided Gullet Sticks from Best Bully Sticks! ($35 value)

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 8/26/14 12AM EST. Open to USA residents.WORLDWIDE readers may also enter and if you win you can choose a shelter or rescue in the USA to donate the prize to! 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 Best Bully Sticks, but all opinions are my own! Ammo the Dachshund

P.S. Don’t forget, today is the last day to enter my giveaway for a birth or adoption certificate of your dog from My Happy Park!

The Eclectic Hound Martingale Review & Giveaway

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! Ammo the Dachshund

 

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

DoggieLawn Review & Giveaway

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

DoggieLawn Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Last week an interesting looking package arrived at the shop (aka my place of work).

DoggieLawn Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Upon popping the top, I was surprised to find a box of real grass! From my pals over at DoggieLawn, this “box of grass” is a convenient indoor potty system for your dog! With monthly subscription options, and several different sizes, this box of real grass is shipped to your door every month in a convenient disposable box for your dog to do it’s business on.

DoggieLawn Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

So mom popped it down in the shop and let me inspect my DoggieLawn.

DoggieLawn Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

It certainly smelled like real grass and weighs slightly more than half as much as standard sod for easy lifting. It’s also “soil-less” which means it contains none of the dirt you find in sod.

DoggieLawn Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

DoggieLawn recommends spritzing your grass with water every 1-2 days and picking up any solids your pet leaves behind until your new box arrives in the mail. Then simply toss the old one!

DoggieLawn Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

While I am a completely house trained dog and mom never used pee pads or any other indoor training device to house train me, I can see the benefit to using one of these boxes when training a puppy, for older dogs who can’t hold it, or for people who live in apartments.

DoggieLawn Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Since the idea of doing my business indoors is quite foreign to me, I didn’t quite grasp the concept of using the box to go to the bathroom. But even if your dog doesn’t take to the box right away DoggieLawn offers free training support. They also have the ability to add a pheromone scent to your box (so that it will smell like dog urine and your dog may be more inclined to use it) – or you can even add some of your own dog’s urine to it. Which for me I think might be the trick to training me to use it, because who wants another dog’s urine in their box of grass….gotta cover that stink up!

DoggieLawn Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

So instead of using my DoggieLawn as a potty, for the time being I found it quite useful as a napping spot!

DoggieLawn Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

After all, I’d rather be outside than in….so while I’m stuck at work all day, why not bring a little of the outdoors in!

DoggieLawn Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I’m definitely going to keep DoggieLawn on my list of items that may be useful as I age (although mom says I’m not ever allowed to get old), because indoor potty grass sounds like the perfect thing to help you “age gracefully”, if you know what I mean!

You can use code ammo3 for $3 off your DoggieLawn order!

And now for the best part….

DoggieLawn Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

One Lucky Winner will win a Petite Pooch DoggieLawn!

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 7/29/14 12AM EST. Open to USA residents only (Excluding Hawaii & Alaska). 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 DoggieLawn, but all opinions are my own! Ammo the Dachshund

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

 

Blanket Dog Bed Review & Giveaway

Disclaimer : This is a sponsored post and giveaway brought to you by I Brake For Yard Sales.

Blanket Dog Bed Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Recently my new friends over at the Etsy Shop, I Brake For Yard Sales, sent me one of their handmade Blanket Dog Beds to take for a spin.

Blanket Dog Bed Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

What makes this bed a little different than your average dog bed is that it has a super soft and snuggly blanket attached to the handmade wooden frame so that your dog can dig around and get extra comfy (or burrow to their hearts content!).

Blanket Dog Bed Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

And not to worry, the fleece blanket easily unsnaps from the wood frame so you can wash it should your pup decide to go to bed with muddy paws! It even comes in lots of fun colors (I opted for the Gray).

Blanket Dog Bed Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

It comes in two different sizes for the big and small dogs (but custom sizes are available by request) – I enjoyed lounging in this 17″ x 19″ x 6″ bed.

And since I’m an expert digger and burrower, I figured I’d show you just how “bed fluffing” is really done….

Blanket Dog Bed Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Blanket Dog Bed Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Blanket Dog Bed Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Perfect!

Blanket Dog Bed Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

As I fluffed and readied my new Blanket Bed for an afternoon nap I began to draw a little attention.

Blanket Dog Bed Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I’m pretty sure I’m going to have to spend my afternoon snoozes fending off the farm cats who are now eyeing my comfy sleeping spot!

You can fetch your own Blanket Dog (or apparently cat) Bed from Etsy! And you can even save 10% with coupon code Ammo1.

And now for the best part…

Blanket Dog Bed Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

One Lucky Winner will win a 17″x19″x6″ Handmade Blanket Dog Bed in BLUE!

Blanket Dog Bed Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

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 7/22/14 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 I Brake for Yard Sales on Etsy, but all opinions are my own! Ammo the Dachshund

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

Fun Time Dog Shop Pet Hair Removal Glove Review & Giveaway

Disclaimer : This is a sponsored post and giveaway brought to you by Fun Time Dog Shop.

Fun Time Dog Shop Pet Hair Removal Glove Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Now I don’t know about your house, but at my house there is no chair, sofa, couch, or bed that is off limits to me…..I’m pretty much the king of this castle if you catch my drift!

Fun Time Dog Shop Pet Hair Removal Glove Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

So when my new friends over at the Fun Time Dog Shop offered to send me one of their SwiPets Pet Hair Removal Gloves, mom said yes please!

Fun Time Dog Shop Pet Hair Removal Glove Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Now I’m not usually a HUGE shedder (mom says thank goodness), but I do have times of the year when I leave a little more hair than normal on the furniture. So to test out the Swipet Glove mom decided to give me a good brushing on the sunroom ottoman.

Fun Time Dog Shop Pet Hair Removal Glove Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Fun Time Dog Shop Pet Hair Removal Glove Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

As you can see I left a fair amount of hair behind.

Fun Time Dog Shop Pet Hair Removal Glove Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Using the glove, mom was able to brush my hair into a nice little pile for easy clean-up.

The SwiPets™ glove has a special coating and texture on the palm that creates an electro-static charge, while ‘grabbing’ the pet hair and clumping it so you can simply pull it off and throw it away.

The SwiPets Glove Removes pet hair from furniture, clothes, pet bedding and hard-to-reach areas like cushions, stairs & carpeting. The special coating on the fingertips means you can get into tight spots and pull pet hair from cracks and crevices where it collects over time. And as a bonus it’s machine washable, so you can use it over and over again!

Fun Time Dog Shop Pet Hair Removal Glove Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Mom says she just needs to teach me how to use it myself and life would be grand!

Fun Time Dog Shop Pet Hair Removal Glove Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I’m just thrilled I won’t be kicked off the furniture anytime soon, especially since it’s so easy for mom to clean up my hair now.

Fun Time Dog Shop Pet Hair Removal Glove Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

You can pick up your own SwiPets Pet Hair Removal Glove from the Fun Time Dog Shop starting at $10.

Now something that makes the Fun Time Dog Shop a little different from any other online retailer is that they DONATE ALL OF THEIR AFTER COSTS PROFITS TO ANIMAL RESCUE. So if you are looking for any pet products (leashes, collars, treats, and much more!) I highly recommend you check them out. You’ll be getting something fun for your pup and helping rescue dogs at the same time!

Fun Time Dog Shop Pet Hair Removal Glove Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

And now for the best part….

ONE Lucky WINNER will WIN a SwiPets Pet Hair Removal Glove from Fun Time Dog Shop!

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 7/1/14 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 Fun Time Dog Shop, all opinions are my own. Ammo the Dachshund

 

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

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!