You know, sometimes it’s the simple things in life that can bring you the greatest joy.
For example, a few weeks ago I happened across a field of buttercups while on a walk with my mom and dad. And what I did next instantly put a smile on my face…
And to get the full effect you have to run like no one’s watching.
Happiness is a field of buttercups to run through! What brings your dog happiness? 
I bet you didn’t know I LOVE party balloons. Well it’s true, I thoroughly enjoy channeling my inner attack dog and going after that sucker until it pops! Just see for yourself…
Does your dog love or loathe balloons?
Part of the fun of coming upon yet another Birthday is the PRESENTS! So I couldn’t help but round up some of the things I’m wishing for this year! Happy 6th Birthday to me!
1. Alcott Adventures Pet First Aid Kit
2. Shag Wags Bean Bag Dog Bed
3. Love Thy Beast Canvas Pet Tote
4. Plato Organic Chicken Treats
5. Planet Dog Carrot Toy
I’m celebrating my 6th Birthday all week long! Join me in the fun and make sure you check back everyday for lots of fun and surprises!
Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post and giveaway brought to you by BW Barkery.
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.
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.
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.
This BW Barkery Leash is made with heavy duty nickel square snap hooks and is double stitched for added strength.
As my 6th Birthday quickly approaches, I have to say I am looking mighty fine in my BW Barkery Hamptons set.
I can totally wear this at work, or even for a night out on the town.
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….
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!
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post by BW Barkery, but all opinions are entirely my own.
P.S. Don’t forget, today is the last day to enter my giveaway for a My Canine Kids Precision Fit Fleece & Harness!
New in my shop is a line of the cutest Dachshund magnets handmade in collaboration with my mom and her friend Kate, from Kate Rose Customs!
The fun dachshund prints my mom had modeled after me have been turned into adorable glass magnets that are sure to make your fridge happy!
I also turned my happy logo into a cheerful dachshund magnet with my favorite phrase, Adventure Awaits!
All these magnets and more are available in my Etsy shop, Flying Hero. So make sure you check them out!
P.S. I’ll be back tomorrow with a full recap on my adventures at the Spring Doxie Fest!
Disclaimer: This product review & giveaway is sponsored by Mattie & Margot.
It’s no secret that I love the dog collars made by my friends over at Mattie & Margot. So when they sent me one of their new Ombre Collars, I knew it was just the thing to get me in the mood for Spring!
Made with premium ribbon, die-cast metal hardware that’s perfect for dogs big and small, and nylon webbing in black or brown, your dog is sure to look good in this ombre stripe dog collar. And I can truly attest that these collars are built to last!
These cheery ombre collars come in several colors including Pink Ombre, Caramel Ombre, Yellow Ombre, Green Ombre, Blue Ombre, and Purple Ombre.
Of course if you truly want to get into the Spring mood, you also have to wear shudder shades with your new Ombre collar….
You can even save 20% off any purchase with code AMMO20 at Mattie & Margot! So you have no excuse not to add a little Spring ombre to your dog’s wardrobe!
And now for the best part…..
TWO Lucky WINNERS will WIN a Ombre Collar of their choice 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 3/18/14 12AM EST. Open to USA residents only. Winners must claim their prizes within 48 hours of being notified or prize will be forfeited. Good luck!
Save 10% off any purchase with code AMMO at Mattie & Margot!
Don’t forget, today is the last day to enter my Charlie Be Good Bowtie Giveaway!
Disclosure: I received a collar from mattie and margot in exchange for a review, all opinions are my own.
Disclaimer: This review is brought to you by Glowdoggie.
You may remember me mentioning my pals (Hi Liela & Harriet!) over at Glowdoggie a time or two, as I am no stranger to their LED lighted collars. I own several in many of their varying colors (yellow, blue, red, green) that I wear daily on the farm, in my backyard, and even on nightly walks at this time of year, but did you know that they also make girly colors? Like pink?
With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I thought it was the perfect time to show some pink around here, so I enlisted the help of my female friend, Shilah the Husky, to model one of Glowdoggies pink ultra collars.
Stunning, right?
I can’t say enough good things about the Glowdoggie product, they’re durable, waterproof, long-lasting (using batteries to keep them glowing), and bright.
And since this is MY BLOG, I couldn’t let Shilah have all the fun – so I broke out my Glowdoggie mini in yellow so I could get in on the photoshoot fun.
Shilah may be pretty in in pink, but I’m manly in yellow!
I’m pretty sure we could be super models, especially after I taught Shilah the Blue Steel look.
Well I guess that is until you see our outtakes, in my defense a bug flew in my mouth, and Shilah thought she saw a bird!
So if you are looking for something to keep your pet safe this fall and winter, make sure you check out Glowdoggie. I always wear mine on Halloween (or during Halloween parties) on the off chance someone “accidentally” lets me out (which MAY have happened before). But with the Glowdoggie I’m never hard to spot in the dark, which keeps me safe from cars and makes it easier for my family to spot me.
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Disclosure: Shilah received a glowdoggie collar to use in these photos. All opinions are entirely my own and I truly love this company and it’s products!
Recently I helped mom come up with a button design for my etsy shop, because everyone loves a good button! You can put them everywhere – on your book bag, on your shirt, on your friends shirt, on anything you want!
Blindingly bright yellow and featuring my logo and favorite saying, “Adventure Awaits”, these buttons are now available in my etsy shop! And for the time being I’ll also be sending them out in every purchase from my shop too! It’s my little gift to you!
So buy a calendar, buy a card – I’ll send along a happy button to make you smile!
Disclaimer: This review is brought to you by Mattie & Margot.
Have you heard of Mattie & Margot? If not, then you are missing out my friend. Makers of stylish handmade dog collars, Mattie & Margot carry every color under the sun, and they’re just what I needed to brighten up my summer!
I purchased one of Mattie & Margot’s Mystery Collars (in yellow) and received this sunny Yellow Gold collar – isn’t it happy? With their Mystery Collars you can choose a color range for $16 or let it be a total surprise for $12 – what a great deal!
And because Rachael (the expert sewing machine operator behind Mattie & Margot) knew that us farm dogs always need a back-up collar, she sent along this snazzy Bluebird/Navy Collar too.
I’m still not sure which one I will stink up first on the farm, it’s a tough call.
I was looking so fine in my new collars that my kitty pal Spider got a little jealous. Too bad for her they don’t come in kitty sizes!
But for all you canines out there, I’m sure there’s a Mattie & Margot Collar just for you, they even come in a new miniature size! Which one would you choose?
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You might remember that a few months ago, thanks to all of your wonderful votes, my phrase “My Hero” was selected to be turned into a tag in the Blanket Id Adopt a Tag Collection.
This new collection has been especially designed with breed rescues in mind and is available in the blanket id store! Each tag will directly benefit a Rescue – either each winner’s chosen charity (I chose to support the Coast to Coast Dachshund Rescue) or you can select your own. You’ll find information about all the chosen winners here.
I was so excited when my new Blanket Id tag arrived in the mail!
Since the idea behind this tag collection is showing you care, I decided that I would gift my new Blanket Id tag to my best friend Trooper – so that he can be protected by the Blanket Id services too!
If you can’t tell, Trooper is very excited to be “My Hero” and we couldn’t be more thrilled to be helping one of our favorite rescues, The Coast to Coast Dachshund Rescue.
You can pick up your own My Hero Tag HERE and help a rescue group by raising funds.