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Therapy Dog Harness

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One of the rules when taking your Therapy Dog Test through TDI is that dogs must be tested on a plain buckle collar or harness. Training collars, training harnesses, halties, or any other corrective training devices are not permitted during testing or visiting as a TDI-registered Therapy Dog. And on their website they make note that Therapy Dogs don’t wear vests, so as not to be confused with service dogs, and also for the fact that they cut down on the area where people can pet you.

ammo the dachshund therapy dog harness from arja's art

Even though I ended up taking my test in a plain buckle collar, mom knew that were I to become an official Therapy Dog I would need to wear a different harness when I was making visits.

ammo the dachshund therapy dog harness from arja's art

Mom ended up ordering me a custom made harness from Arja’s Art all the way in Finland!

ammo the dachshund therapy dog harness from arja's art

These harnesses come in a variety of colors that all include reflective piping with each one being handmade to your own dog’s measurements. Designed to fit any breed, they are especially great for dachshunds as they put less stress on our sensitive necks and chest.

I chose the grey color in super soft sheep napa and mom helped me get my measurements sent over to Arja.

ammo the dachshund therapy dog harness from arja's art

When my new harness arrived from Finland a couple weeks later Arja had even included a sweet little gift for me in the package. While I personally don’t have a use for a coin purse (being that I’m a dog and also I am not a girl) it was a super sweet gesture – and mom was happy to keep it for herself.

ammo the dachshund therapy dog harness from arja's art

I suggested storing cookies inside the coin purse, but mom didn’t seem too thrilled by that.

ammo the dachshund therapy dog harness from arja's art

After a week of wearing my harness out and about I’m loving it. It’s great to for the hot summer weather too as it gives me a little more breathability. I still love my custom made harnesses from Kalyxcornucopia (that I wear with my Super Hero capes), but they just won’t work as well for my therapy dog work. 

If you are interested in ordering a harness from Arja, you can check out the website and Facebook page – and they are available to ship to the US.

 

Folding Dog Crate from Elitefield

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ammo the dachshund elite field dog crate

A couple of weeks ago mom ordered me a new dog crate made by EliteField.

ammo the dachshund elite field dog crate

Honestly, I wasn’t super thrilled about this purchase because I’m not really a “crate” type of dog.

ammo the dachshund elite field dog crate

I especially hate being zipped inside, but sadly mom has decided that I need to learn to be in a crate now – even though I’ve survived for 3 years just fine without one. During my agility classes I’m required to go inside my crate while the other dogs get a turn on the course – this is like pure torture. But on the plus side because mom is training me to like the crate more I get lots and lots of treats for being quiet when I’m inside.

ammo the dachshund elite field dog crate

My new crate came from Amazon and included lots of extra goodies, like a carrying bag, and extra storage bags for all my travel gear.

ammo the dachshund elite field dog crate

The very best part about my new crate though – it folds completely flat! Mom likes it because it’s easy to take places, I like it because when it’s flat it means I don’t have to go inside it!

ammo the dachshund elite field dog crate

Now if I could just figure out where to hide it so mom can’t find it……

 

Disclosure: I was not paid or perked to write about this product. Post contains affiliate links to my amazon affiliate shop.

Fashion Show! compliments of Bullseye

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So today when I got to work there was a surprise package for me waiting at the shop. I’m no stranger to getting mail at the shop, but this was an unexpected package.

polka dog bakery and target via Ammo the Dachshund

When I opened it up it was filled with goodies from the Polka Dog Bakery at Target! And there was a letter from Bullseye the Target Dog saying he noticed my post online and wanted to send me a couple of his favorite Polka Dog Products.

I was totally blushing that Bullseye even knew my name!! And then I realized there was really only one thing to do when a package of goodies arrives at the shop……FASHION SHOW!

polka dog bakery and target via Ammo the Dachshund

Somehow Bullseye knew that all the Polka Dog products would match perfectly with my Super Hero Cape too.

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polka dog bakery and target via Ammo the Dachshund

Of course I broke into the box of cookies before anything else!

polka dog bakery and target via Ammo the Dachshund

polka dog bakery and target via Ammo the Dachshund

polka dog bakery and target via Ammo the Dachshund

polka dog bakery and target via Ammo the Dachshund

polka dog bakery and target via Ammo the Dachshund

polka dog bakery and target via Ammo the Dachshund

polka dog bakery and target via Ammo the Dachshund

polka dog bakery and target via Ammo the Dachshund

Every Super Hero needs to accessorize and these Polka Dog items are just so fun and vibrant that they make me the happiest Hero around.

polka dog bakery and target via Ammo the Dachshund

Thanks for making my day Bullseye, and you are always welcome to come over and play Super Heroes with me anytime!

polka dog bakery and target via Ammo the Dachshund

You can check out all the cool new products from the Polka Dog Bakery at Target HERE! 

The Polka Dog Bakery at Target

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It’s no secret that I love to shop (who doesn’t?), and I’m always so excited when I find a super cool new product or shop.

Recently Target stores across the country launched The Shops, which is a collection of products from local boutique stores like Cos Bar, Privet House, The Candy Store, The Webster, and my personal favorite The Polka Dog Bakery. So just like any good dog mom, my mom headed to Target yesterday to check it out for me while I waited in the car (since sadly I couldn’t sneak in myself). Each store varies in their merchandise, but you can check out most of their collection online.

the polka dog bakery at target - ammo the dachshund

Of course just scoping out the new products isn’t enough – you have to physically test the merchandise!

the polka dog bakery at target - ammo the dachshund

So mom came home with a Dog Toy and a box of cookies for me to try.

the polka dog bakery at target - ammo the dachshund

If you can’t tell by the look on my face, it was a glorious day!

the polka dog bakery at target - ammo the dachshund

My ice cream sandwich may have not tasted like the real thing, but it was fantastic just the same.

the polka dog bakery at target - ammo the dachshund

Not only did it squeak, but it was filled with stuffing too!

the polka dog bakery at target - ammo the dachshund

I eventually broke a hole in my ice cream sandwich, so it doesn’t squeak anymore – but it’s still just as fun to play with. Plus, mom says I look super adorable when I nibble on it.

the polka dog bakery at target - ammo the dachshund

the polka dog bakery at target - ammo the dachshund

Later mom let me snack on some of the Polka Dog Bakery treats, which were an all-natural chicken flavor.

the polka dog bakery at target - ammo the dachshund

They get an A++ from me for yumminess! In fact, I’m so in love with my Polka Dog Bakery items that I’m already trying to convince mom to raid all of the Target’s in my area for more fun items from the collection.

Anyone else spot fun items from The Polka Dog Bakery at their local Target? You can post your finds on my Facebook page so we can all drool over their fabulous items!

 

P.S. Dear Target & The Polka Dog Bakery, if you are reading this, I am more than happy to test all of your merchandise! It would be a big time commitment, but I’m willing to dedicate myself to the cause! 😉 

Disclaimer: First image found on the Target Website. I was not paid or perked to write this post, I simply found the Polka Dog Bakery items simply irresistible. You can connect with The Polka Dog Bakery via their Facebook Page, Blog and Website too.

Fetching Finds: Lands End Carry Bag for Dachshunds

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landsend carry bag for dogs

Ok, as embarrassing as it is that I’m riding around inside a tote bag in a shopping cart – there is a good explanation for this!

See, on a day-to-day basis I pretty much go everywhere with my Mom – yet there are some places that don’t necessarily hang a “dogs welcome” sign on the door. But seeing as how there are always some exceptions to the rules, mom decided that if I had a bag for these rare occasions that I might be able to tag along anyway. And if riding in a tote bag means that I don’t have to stay home alone, then I’m willing to swallow my pride – as long as no one tells Trooper!

landsend carry bag for dogs

When my new bag arrived I admit, it looked pretty spiffy.

lands end dog tote

It was a Lands End canvas tote bag designed just for dogs. It came complete with a firm base at the bottom for me to stand on, an outside pocket to stash my treats, a zipper to close the top, a neck hole, and a leash attachment for my collar (although I probably won’t use the attachment – just for safety reasons incase I ever fell out or anything).

lands end dog tote

Now I bet your next question is – did I fit? Being as I’m built more like a hot dog than most small dogs, length is an important factor here. Since I’m 17 inches long I probably won’t ever be able to lay down in the bag, but I can sit comfortably in it.

lands end dog tote

Mom says my new bag is designed to hold up to 20 lbs – and after weighing in at a muscular 18 lbs (I’m much bigger than a mini Dachshund) this bag seems more than strong enough to hold my muscular self.

lands end dog tote

I took my new bag for a spin around Lowes yesterday – and it was way more comfortable to sit in than on the mesh-like floor of the cart. Mom also carried me around in it for a bit which is quite fun for me – but Mom says my muscular self is a bit heavy to carry around for too long.

And incase you are looking for a new bag to embarrass carry your dog around in too, here’s my list of pros and cons:

Pros:

  • Can hold up to 20 lbs (much more than most dog carry bags out there)
  • Has a nice solid base to stand on
  • Has a neck hole to stick your head out of
  • Zips up
  • Isn’t too “Paris Hilton” if you know what I mean!
  • Budget friendly at $50 (or $35 if you buy it on special right now)

Cons:

  • If it were truly made to fit a Dachshund body it could stand to be a tad bit longer with the neck hole a little  deeper as well
  • The shoulder straps could be a bit shorter to make it more comfortable for carrying a heavy muscular dog
  • A harness attachment would be a much safer than having a collar attachment

You can fetch your own Lands End Canvas Pet Tote for $50 – or they are currently running a 30% off + free shipping special on their site with will bring it down to $35 before tax!

*disclosure: I was not paid or perked to write this review – I just thought my fans might be interested to hear my review of my new doggie tote bag!

 *UPDATE: For those of you looking for the coupon code for Lands End the deal is 30% off everything + free shipping on orders over $50. Use Promotion Code: ENJOY30 PIN: 1850 Promotion ends 4/23/12 at 11:59pm CST

Shopping with a Trendy Dachshund

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Ok, I admit it, I’m a bit of a shopping addict. I love scouring the internet for the latest and greatest trendy products – and I love bringing you my Friday Fetch feature every Friday, where I share some of my favorite finds.

shopping with ammo the dachshund on Amazon

The most asked question on the blog seems to be “where did you get that” (It’s because I’m so stylish right?), so I decided to add an “I’m Digging” section to the blog – right there on the sidebar. Here I’ll feature some of my favorite products from my Amazon Affiliate Shop – some of which I own and love, and others that are on my wish list.

So even though you all can’t ride in the shopping cart with me, you can still be just as cool.

I take cool to a whole new level don’t I?

So what am I missing? Any super-awesome new pet products out there that I should know about? Trendy Blogs I should be reading? Do tell. 

 

6 things I can’t live without

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I thought it would be fun to share 6 things that I currently can’t live without. Arguably there are a lot of things I wanted to add to this list – but I decided to narrow it down to the 6 items that I’m currently loving.

6 favorite dog products

6 favorite dog products

 

1. K9 Voyagers Winter Coat

2. Rope Leash

3. Green Orb Ball

4. Old Mother Hubbard Cookies

5. Super Hero Cape

6. Glowdoggie Led Collar

6 favorite dog products

Admittedly the cookies are my #1 favorite! So what about you, what six things can you not live without?

*Disclosure – I was not paid or perked to write this post, these are simply some of the products I’m loving lately!

Fetching Finds: My New Voyager Jackets

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Don’t worry, I’m not packing my bags and moving north to become an Eskimo.

ammo the dacshund k9 voyagers coat

Nope, I’m just modeling my new jackets that mom got me from Voyagers K9. You might remember that I posted about them a few weeks ago (which you can read here).

ammo the dacshund k9 voyagers coat

Well my mom thought I could use a little wardrobe update this winter so she contacted them and ordered me two custom made coats to fit me exactly.

Since I’m too big to fit into their mini dachshund coat I had to send in custom measurements. So after Voyagers K9 got all my measurements, mom ordered me a winter coat and tummy warmer in yellow and she even had them put in an opening for my harness on the winter coat.

ammo the dacshund k9 voyagers coat

Last night I got to put my coats to the test out on the farm and since I figured some of my canine friends might be in the need for a winter coat this year too I thought I’d share a little review for you!

ammo the dacshund k9 voyagers coat

Pros:

  • Very warm, especially when you layer a tummy warmer & winter coat
  • Fits me like a glove and is exactly the perfect length
  • Love the hood on the winter coat because I can cover up my ears when it’s really cold
  • Seams & velcro seem strong
  • Not too bulky and it’s easy for me to move around in
  • I can still fit my glowdoggie collar over top of the hood so I’m safe in the dark
  • The coats make me look oh so stylish

Cons:

  • I couldn’t order any of the coats with a d-ring sewn onto the outside
  • Optional harness opening in winter coat is too high near my neck, meaning I can’t wear my custom harness from my pal Baxter’s mom because the d-ring is too far down my back. But it was at a nearly perfect position to work with my Puppia harness that I have.
  • They couldn’t put a harness opening in the tummy warmer, but the neck opening sits a little farther back so I can still reach my d-ring if I wear a harness under the tummy warmer. (I could also probably fit a harness on top of the tummy warmer since it’s thin enough).
  • The coat doesn’t go in between my legs like some of the other coats I have, although I feel like I can move a little easier without any fabric there. Time will tell if it keeps me warm enough in the snow without something to protect my chest.

UPDATE – apparently there was a slight mix-up and my coat actually didn’t come with a harness hole, what I actually thought was a harness hole was a hole for a collar. So I think with a harness hole put in it will be at a better position to be used with my custom made harness. I’ll update everyone as soon as I get to test it out! Yipee!

ammo the dacshund k9 voyagers coat

Overall I think my new coats are the perfect addition to my winter wardrobe. We’ll see how long they can hold up to the rigors of farm life!

P.S. Don’t forget Voyagers K9 can make custom coats to fit any size dog, even mixed breeds!

 

Disclosure – I was not paid or compensated to write this post for Voyagers K9, I simply thought their coats looked warm and snuggly!

Fetching Finds: The Retro Dog

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fetching finds retro dog products

1. Mix Tape Id Tag from Happy Tags (this toy is no longer available, and the company no longer exists)

2. Leg Warmers from The Hydrant via Dog Milk

3. VCR Pet Feeder from Atomic Attic

4. Retro Santa Pet Toy from Planet MoMo (this toy is no longer available, and the company no longer exists)

Fetching Finds: Teal & Yellow Zest

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I thought it would be fun to mix it up a little – and instead of “Friday Fetch” this week, I’ve got some “Fetching Finds”. So get your Teal & Yellow Zest on with these fun products! Happy Friday!

fetching finds teal & yellow

1. Dog Duvet Cover from Molly Mutt

2. Old Soul Orbee-Tuff Bone from Planet Dog

3. Decorative Pillow Buddy from Layla Grace (via Pinterest)

4. Bow Tie Collar from Silly Buddy