April 2016 Monthly Recap

April seems like it just flew by! I was excited for the warm spring weather to start hitting my area even more, but with it came some rain too! I can’t wait to share what I’ve been up to this past month.

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And now it’s time for my April adventures…

MIU Pet Shower and Massager in one + A Giveaway

I made Trooper take a bath (because it was a bit too chilly for me!).

Spoiled Dog // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared what it looks like to be a spoiled dog.

The Night's Watch // Ammo the Dachshund

Trooper and I joined the Night’s Watch.

A Safe Adjustable Length Dog Leash from Ruffwear + A Giveaway

I tested out an adjustable leash from my friends at Ruffwear.

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 13 with Ammo the Dachshund

I got my nap on once again in my “Oh the Places you Sleep” Series.

Drool Worthy TRU Harvest Dog Treats from Walmart #sponsored

Trooper and I made it known that we wanted to eat!

Practicing in Public - Ammo the Dachshund visits Lowes

I practiced my good dog skills at the hardware store.

Basketball and Snowballs - Ammo the Dachshund hangs with Cruisr the Band

I played some basketball and ate some snoballs!

Following Instinct - Ammo the Dachshund finds a Groundhog Hole

My natural instinct led me to a hole.

A Monthly Delivery of Bully Bundles + A Giveaway

I ate my fill of Bully Sticks.

Ice Queens // Icelandic Horses on the Farm

I introduced my new Ice Queen friends on the farm.

Water on the Beach // Ammo the Dachshund has fun on the Farm

I got some water for my beach.

And that leads me to May! With the unofficial start of summer (Memorial Day Weekend) almost here, I just know May is going to be the best month yet! Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

What sort of adventures did you have with your dog this past month?

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Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Lunchbox but all opinions are my own and I only share products I think you and your pets will love.

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When you’re a dog it can sometimes be difficult to communicate to the humans exactly what you want. While we might not be able to speak in the true sense, we have become rather creative in expressing what we like and dislike to our humans.

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That’s exactly what happened when these new TRU harvest® treats from Walmart recently showed up at the farm!

See these brand new treats are made with Ancient Grains (Barley, Spelt, and Quinoa), which are naturally low in fat and contain more nutrients than common grains. They also contain NO corn, soy, wheat, artificial colors or flavors, or poultry by-products. And the very first ingredient is REAL meat….real meat you say….

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Mom got Trooper and I drooling by first tempting us with TRU harvest® with Ancient Grains Chewy Bars with barley, spelt & quinoa. They come in a Chicken, Cheese, & Tomato Flavor or the Turkey & Cranberry Flavor.

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Then as if that weren’t enough she whipped out the TRU harvest® with Ancient Grains Wavy Strips with barley, spelt & quinoa! They also come in two flavors, Chicken & Sweet Potato or Turkey & Pumpkin.

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To make things worse, Trooper and his tall self stole a bite before I even got to taste them! The nerve!

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It was finally time to break out the big guns and exercise my right to freedom of speech. Mom was going to surely know EXACTLY what I wanted this time!

And from what I hear, I’m not the only one begging for more of these treats…just check out the video below….

I’ll be honest, the dogs in that video are pretty good at telling their humans what they want, but they’ve got nothing on Trooper and I…

Ok, well Trooper is a bit of a lost soul, but I’m pretty darn good at expressing myself!

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What do you think your dog would do to let you know they want to try a bite of the TRU harvest® treats? Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

The Joy of Barking + A Giveaway

Disclaimer: this post and giveaway are brought to you by Bark Solution. All opinions are my own, and I only share products I think you and your dog will love.

Halloween Party // Ammo the Dachshund

As a dog, the only real way I have to express myself is by barking. Sometimes I bark because I want something, sometimes I bark to protect my friends and family, and sometimes I bark just because I feel like it. (This is my barking face BTW, incase you were wondering).

So I thought it would be fun to share with you a compilation video my mom made over the past few months of me barking at things. Mom says sometimes my barking is cute, and sometimes she wishes I’d put a cork in it, but I’ll let you be the judge if it’s really that obnoxious…

So for those times that my barking gets a bit out of hand, mom has been using the humane anti-barking solution, Bark Solution (it’s that noisy little can you hear my mom shaking near the end of the video).

A Humane Bark Solution for Dogs + A Giveaway

You might remember I shared a bit more about them last month, and those of you that have tested it on your dogs thus far have given it rave reviews!

So if you’re looking for a way to humanely cut down on the amount of barking your dog does (without having to use harsh products or spending your day yelling at your dog), then you might want to check out Bark Solution. You can also purchase this product on Amazon.

Now for the best part….

A Humane Bark Solution for Dogs + A Giveaway

FIVE WINNERS WILL WIN A SINGLE PACK BARK SOLUTION!

Here’s HOW TO WIN:

No purchase necessary. To enter use the Rafflecopter widget below. 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. Open to USA readers only. Winners must claim their prizes within 48 hours of being notified or prize will be forfeited. By entering you are agreeing to the terms & conditions set forth in the Rafflecopter widget (see below).

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Humane Bark Solution for Dogs + A Giveaway

Disclaimer: this post and giveaway are brought to you by Bark Solution. All opinions are my own, and I only share products I think you and your dog will love.

A Humane Bark Solution for Dogs + A Giveaway

I am a Dachshund. And being a Dachshund means that I do have one distinct trait (ok aside from being short) that makes me like all the other Dachshunds out there…..I like to bark. Not just an occasional alert bark to let you know someone is at the door, more like I could sit and bark out the window for a good solid hour at the same thing.

Does your dog like to do this too? Yeah, it’s pretty fun right?

A Humane Bark Solution for Dogs + A Giveaway

Well apparently I’ve been informed that the humans don’t really like all that barking. (shocker right?) Sometimes when I’m barking the humans like to join in too by yelling at me to stop. But did you know that when you do this I just think you’re barking with me, which reinforces that I’m doing a good job and we should definitely be barking at something!

Recently my parents were introduced to a new product called Bark Solution that’s supposed to help the humans in telling us dogs that it’s not really appropriate to be barking.

A Humane Bark Solution for Dogs + A Giveaway

Now I’d never enforce a product on my blog that was ever cruel or inhumane to animals, which lets face it, a lot of those “barking solutions” out there are just that (shock collars, sprays, etc), but Bark Solution is none of those things.

A Humane Bark Solution for Dogs + A Giveaway

Bark Solution is simply a metal can filled with things that make a loud racket. So all you have to do when your dog is barking (and you don’t want them to be) is shake the can to interrupt their barking pattern.

A Humane Bark Solution for Dogs + A Giveaway

Now us dogs, we’re designed to protect the humans (goodness knows they aren’t very good at protecting themselves), so the Bark Solution isn’t going to stop your dog from barking all together. But I did notice that when my parents shook it, it would distract me enough that eventually I sort of forgot what I was barking at all together.

A Humane Bark Solution for Dogs + A Giveaway

*A helpful tip my parents found was that if they sort of snuck up on me with the Bark Solution it worked quicker in interrupting my barking pattern.

So if you’re looking for a way to humanely cut down on the amount of barking your dog does (without having to use harsh products or spending your day yelling at your dog), then you might want to check out Bark Solution.

My parents loved that it kept them from having to yell at me to stop barking all day, and lets face it, that doesn’t really work anyway.

You can also purchase this product on Amazon.

And P.S. isn’t the super fun retro packaging so cool too!

Now for the best part….

 

A Humane Bark Solution for Dogs + A Giveaway

FIVE WINNERS WILL A SINGLE PACK BARK SOLUTION!

Here’s HOW TO WIN:

No purchase necessary. To enter use the Rafflecopter widget below. 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. Open to USA readers only. Winners must claim their prizes within 48 hours of being notified or prize will be forfeited. By entering you are agreeing to the terms & conditions set forth in the Rafflecopter widget (see below).

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Chasing Squirrels

The other day while out on a walk through the park I spotted something that made me a little crazy.

Ammo the Dachshund Chases Squirrels up Trees

I claim it was a squirrel, mom thinks it was a leaf, and we pretty much agree to disagree.

Ammo the Dachshund Chases Squirrels up Trees

We may never really know what was up that tree for sure, but it sure was fun trying to catch it!

Does your dog like to chase things up trees? Any brave squirrel hunters in this group? Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

When Your Dog Yells at You

Sometimes when you’re a dog you just feel like you’re not being heard. Maybe it’s because humans and dogs don’t always speak the same language, and maybe it’s because they just CHOOSE not to listen to what we’re saying. Regardless, every once in a while I need to make a little noise about it….

So next time your dog “yells” at you, you better pay attention, because we have LOTS TO SAY!

Does your dog bark/yell at you too? What do you think he’s trying to say? Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

Dogs vs. Quadcopter

My Uncle Taylor came to visit from North Carolina recently and he brought with him a new fun toy for me and Trooper to play with.

Dogs vs. Quadcopter // Ammo the Dachshund

Dogs vs. Quadcopter

You can also watch this video on youtube.

I’m not sure our enthusiastic fun about our new toy was appreciated by everyone (I heard the ponies on the farm muttering that they needed ear plugs), but hey, sometimes you just gotta bark at things!

What types of things does your dog like to chase? Ammo the Dachshund

Singing in the Rain

Lately you’d think I live in Seattle – on account of all the rain we’ve been getting in Pennsylvania. Seems like every week there are new flood watches issued, and everyday looks a little gloomier.

ammo the dachshund rainy day

It’s days like these that you look out the window barn door and think, why bother.

But then I remember, just because it looks dreary outside doesn’t mean my day can’t be filled with adventure. After all, it’s always best to look on the bright side of things.

ammo the dachshund rainy day

A little mountain climbing in the manure pile…..

ammo the dachshund rainy day

….and some sniffing for ground hogs in the far pasture make for some wonderful rainy day fun.

ammo the dachshund rainy day

The hills are alive with the sound of my barking, as I dance in the rain!

ammo the dachshund rainy day