May 2016 Monthly Recap

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Ammo

May was a pretty rainy month around here, but despite the soggy weather I still managed to pack in some fun along the way!

First though, let me give a shoutout to my special sponsors & affiliates! 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 it’s time for my May adventures…

A Proper Topper for Pet Food + A Giveaway from The Honest Kitchen

I snacked on some of the brand-new Proper Toppers from my friends at The Honest Kitchen.

Simple Pleasures with Ammo the Dachshund

I enjoyed some of my favorite simple pleasures around home and on the family farm.

Nylon Dog Chew with an Extra Kick from @PetQwerks + A Giveaway

I chewed on an awesome new nylon dog chew called Flavorit that every dog is going to love!

Naughty Dog Caught on Camera with Vimtag + A Giveaway

I totally got caught on camera doing some things I shouldn’t have been doing….oops.

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 14 with Ammo the Dachshund

I slept, and then I slept some more in another installment of “Oh The Places You Sleep” series.

A Smart Toy for Bored Shop Dogs from Chewy.com #ad

I found a new game to play when I’m bored at work.

The Big Secret Ammo the Dachshund's Been Hiding

I announced the really big secret that I’ve been keeping from everyone!

Dirty Dog Gets Caught

I shared how I totally live my life to stink EVERYDAY.

The Dog Walking Bag You Must Have + A Giveaway // DOOG USA

I shared the super cool new dog walking bag that’s going to make sure all my gear comes with me!

Taste of Adventure

I let the taste of adventure get the best of me.

Ammo the Dachshund Celebrates Becoming a Big Brother

I celebrated the impending arrival of my little sister with friends and family.

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

I celebrated Memorial Day in style.

And that brings us to June! Oh boy, summer is here and I can hardly wait to find out what it has in store for me.

What May adventure of mine did you love the most?

When You’re Bored at Work

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Ammo

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!

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 14

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Ammo

Yay! It’s everyone’s favorite time of the month…..time for a nap! Ok well technically you probably can’t take a nap (because you’re working….or perhaps you should be!), but since I’m a dog I can nap ANYTIME I want. You’re jealous aren’t you? That’s ok, you can live vicariously through all the interesting places I’ve been napping this month. Check it out…

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 14 with Ammo the Dachshund

Let’s be honest here, I work hard, but I nap even harder! Which place is your favorite nap spot this month?

Check out where else I’ve been sleeping in my “Oh the Places You Sleep” series!

March 2016 Monthly Recap

Posted on April 1, 2016 by Ammo

March is usually the beginning of some of my outdoor adventures, just as things start to warm up and daylight savings hits – making my days brighter! I can’t wait to share with you just what I was up to this past month!

Barkbox is a monthly subscription service for your dog. Starting as low as $19 a month (shipping included) you can get a box of the finest treats and toys sent right to your front door every month! Choose from packages for small, medium, and large dogs and as a bonus 10% of their sales go to supporting rescue groups! You can check out just what goodies your dog could be getting every month by reading my reviews!

Use code AMMO for 10% off your Barkbox Subscription.

Free Shipping on all orders over $75 at Ruffwear!

Best Bully Sticks is the place to go when you need something to keep your pet occupied! Bully Sticks are healthier than rawhides and safe for your pet too. Best Bully Sticks also offers the best prices on the web, and sell a product you can feel good about letting your pet snack on. Check out my review of Best Bully Sticks.

Use code AMMOBBS to save 12% off your Best Bully Stick Order.

And now it’s time for my March adventures…

I Wonder Where You Came From // Ammo the Dachshund Reviews The Honest Kitchen Wonders Pet Treats

I kicked off March by sharing some of my new Wonders treats with all my friends.

A Humane Bark Solution for Dogs + A Giveaway

I shared a video of some of the things that I like to bark at.

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 12 with Ammo the Dachshund

I shared another installment of the places that I like to sleep.

Working Smarter // Smart Dachshund helps out at work

I picked up a new skill at work to help us work smarter.

Iota GPS Pet Tracker with No Monthly Fees + A Giveaway

I took my new Iota GPS tracker for a spin.

5 Signs Spring is Coming with Ammo the Dachshund

I shared the 5 signs that tells me Spring is coming.

How to get your dog to eat Vegetables // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared how my mom gets me to eat my vegetables.

Custom Fit Dog Clothing from Pepper Petwear + A Giveaway

I put my new coat from Pepper Petwear to the farm dog test (and it survived).

First Spring Adventures with Ammo the Dachshund

I went on my first Spring Adventures.

Easter Treats + A Giveaway with Martha Stewart Pets

I tried to take the Easter Bunny’s job & gave away a basket full of goodies from Martha Stewart Pets (and you can still ENTER TO WIN!)

Affordable Pet Portraits + A Giveaway from Paint Your Life

I tried to pick a new frame for my painting from Paint Your Life (and you can still ENTER MY GIVEAWAY to win one).

Easter Egg Hunts & Ham with Ammo the Dachshund

I shared my Easter Basket with my best friend and recapped all my Easter Sunday adventures.

And that brings us to April! Top of my list is to get my vegetable garden started….I can’t wait for all those fresh veggies! What sort of adventures did you go on in March?

Working Smarter

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Ammo

As you may know, I’ve got a 9-5 job working at my mom’s custom frame shop. While I’d totally love to not have to work at all….we all know the business would totally fall apart without me.

Working Smarter // Smart Dachshund helps out at work

My mom always says we need to work smarter not harder, so that we have more time for the adventures that we love. (and well, so I have more time to play fetch and practice my dog agility at work).

So I picked up a little trick on my own to help us get done our work faster…

Working Smarter // Smart Dachshund helps out at work

I’ve started grabbing the printouts when they come out of the printer and bringing them to mom. And if you visit my shop and you’re lucky, maybe I’ll even bring you your receipt (mom says I still need to practice not drooling on the paper first before I master that one).

A video posted by Ammo The Dachshund (@ammothedachshund) on Mar 1, 2016 at 8:03am PST

A video posted by Ammo The Dachshund (@ammothedachshund) on Mar 10, 2016 at 7:52am PST

Yea, it’s nice to know my hardworking efforts are finally being appreciated around here! Now can we quit working and have a little fun?

Is your dog helpful around the house like me?

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 11

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Ammo

Napping is an art form around here, and I’m never one to disappoint with a whole new collection of sleeping spots this month! Check out where I’ve been snoozing over the past few weeks…

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 11 with Ammo the Dachshund

Which spot would you be sleeping in if you were me?

Check out where else I’ve been sleeping in my “Oh the Places You Sleep” series!

Shipping & Receiving

Posted on November 5, 2015 by Ammo

Last week a box filled with packing materials made its way into the shop.

Shipping & Receiving with a Dachshund

Since I’m never one to pass up the opportunity to play in a box (don’t knock it until you try it!), I wasted no time in jumping right in.

Shipping & Receiving with a Dachshund

Then I had a thought! Hey mom, since I’m already all packed up you might as well ship me to the nearest pet store. I’ll make sure to tell them to ship me back before dinner!

Happy Shipping and Receiving Day!

Dachshund Tormented by House Fly

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Ammo

Ok, so I know you probably think of me as this big brave Super Hero, and I am! But sometimes I come up against some unexpected evil that throws me for a loop. And that evil is called House Fly.

Ammo the Dachshund Tormented by House Fly

As much as I hate to admit it, I spend many hours hiding in the shop from these horrible creatures that find their way inside.

Mom tries her best to catch those darn flies that make my life a nightmare, but sometimes there is just one that seems to outsmart every capture device there is. So I finally decided to dog-up and fight back…

Well unfortunately that House Fly lived to fight another day! Until we meet again nemesis, this time I’m ready for you!

Does your dog have any irrational fears like me?

Farm Dog Duties

Posted on September 10, 2015 by Ammo

Farm life isn’t always fun and games, sometimes there are important chores to be done.

Labor Day Weekend Fun with Ammo the Dachshund

When a big delivery of hay from our farmer friends showed up at the barn, I knew Trooper and I would have a busy afternoon helping to unload it.

Labor Day Weekend Fun with Ammo the Dachshund

So it was up to the hay loft to prepare for some heavy lifting!

Farm Life + Stacking Hay

The farmer’s kids tagged along on the adventure, and Trooper and I thought they smelled like dirt, candy, and a hint of worms. You know, all the stuff little boys normally smell like.

Farm Life + Stacking Hay

With the hay elevator hooked up, it was time to get stacking.

Farm Life + Stacking Hay

Only Trooper and I realized that stacking hay was better left to the humans, you know, because of the paws and all.

Labor Day Weekend Fun with Ammo the Dachshund

That’s ok though, because Trooper and I found other ways to be useful and we promptly broke out into a wrestling match to entertain the farmer’s boys.

Farm Life + Stacking Hay

After the hay was stacked in place in the loft Trooper and I set out to inspect every last bale. We’re very paw-ticular about what our special ponies are eating. So we go in search of anything that shouldn’t be in there, sometimes we even find smooshed snakes or other rodents!

Farm Life + Stacking Hay

This time everything checked out a-okay though, aside from us picking up a few cobwebs along the way.

Farm Life + Stacking Hay

That’s ok though, the cobwebs are part of our patented “farm dog” smell. The verdict is still out on which scent is better…..little boy, or farm dog. (but it’s pretty safe to say that anything stinky is the BEST SCENT EVER).

Does your dog like to help with dirty tasks too?

Light up the Shop

Posted on November 26, 2014 by Ammo