Party for a Horse

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Ammo

Throwing a party for a horse

What’s better than watermelon on a hot summer day? I’ll tell you what….

Throwing a party for a horse

…a party for a horse! Not just any horse, but my pal Willis! See way back last year he got a pretty bad leg injury in the pasture (here we are watching a time-lapse video of his serious wound, and don’t worry, I spared you the close-up details). Since he’s about to turn 30 years old this year….and finally over his injury, we decided to throw a party to celebrate!

Throwing a party for a horse

Everyone on the farm pitched in to help Willis heal, myself included. I was entertainment for him when he was stuck inside for months, and I helped keep him company on his daily walks.

Throwing a party for a horse

After some food and reminiscing about how far Willis has come, we all headed out to the barn to see the big guy himself.

Throwing a party for a horse

Willis’ owner, and even the vet who helped save him along with everyone else at the farm came out to celebrate.

Throwing a party for a horse

Willis got a big “carrot cake” and lots of love since we’re all so happy to see him recovered.

Throwing a party for a horse

Even Minnow was excited for the party, although he may have been a bit jealous he didn’t get a carrot cake too.

Throwing a party for a horse

Finally time to relax, since Mr. Willis is going to be just fine now. You hear that Willis? No more injuries, because this dog can’t take another one!

Do you throw your animals parties to celebrate anything?

A Tether Tug Toy for Tough Dogs + A Giveaway

Posted on June 27, 2016 by Ammo

Disclosure: This post and giveaway is brought to you by Tether Tugs. All opinions are my own, and I only share products I think you and your pets will love.

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Sometimes even us farm dogs need to take a break from chores to have a little fun. So when our new friends over at Tether Tug sent Trooper and I one of their tug toys we knew it would be the perfect way to let out a little energy out on the farm.

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Dad set it up in the grass for us by hammering a small pipe into the ground and then you simply pop the tug pole into it. Dad says it’s super simple too to just pull right out and mow over when it’s time to mow the lawn.

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Mom initially popped a small treat into the rope to get me interested in it, which totally got me excited about the Tether Tug!

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While I certainly love a new toy, I tend to like to just shake or chew my toys to death rather than to play tug with them, but somebody else I know was totally up to the challenge of a good old tugging match to really test out the Tether Tug….

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Trooper wasted no time in showing me exactly how you’re supposed to play with the Tether Tug.

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Even Cricket ventured out to see what all the commotion was about, and pretty soon we all started cheering for Trooper to PULL HARDER!

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And pull he did!

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But no matter how hard Trooper pulled that Tether Tug stayed firmly in the ground where it was supposed to be, and boy did Trooper have fun tugging!

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Dogs Compete for Everything

Posted on June 8, 2016 by Ammo

Disclaimer: this post is brought to you by PetQwerks. All opinions are my own and I only share products I think you and your dogs will love.

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Trooper and I have always been really competitive. We compete for pretty much everything including treats, toys, dinner, and who gets to eat the cat food first!

Most of the time I win at everything (I’m a dachshund, I was born a wienner!), but every once in a while something comes along that Trooper puts up a little more of a fight for! Check out the video below for proof….

Trooper wasn’t going to let me get away with having all the fun with our PetQwerks Flavorit Bones.

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See these nylon dog bones have tiny little holes on them that allow them to be filled with your dog’s favorite soft spread like peanut butter, cream cheese and more.

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Trooper certainly put up a good fight for this one, but as you saw in the video, us dachshunds always win!

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Is your dog competitive with other dogs?

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!

My friends at Pet Qwerks are the makers of the brand new Flavorit Bone! Coming up in May I’ll have a full review on this product, but it’s essentially a really innovative flavored nylon chew bone that has special holes designed to hold your dog’s favorite soft treat as well. So if you’ve got a dog that likes to chew, you’re going to LOVE this new bone! This bone will be great at keeping your dog’s boredom at bay! You can even save 20% OFF with code FLAVORIT20

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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?

My New Adventure as a Big Brother

Posted on May 27, 2016 by Ammo

Ammo the Dachshund Celebrates Becoming a Big Brother

Over the weekend mom and I arrived at the farm to find a celebration! Mom said it was a baby shower for my soon-to-be little sister, although the way I saw it was a celebration of me becoming a big brother!

Ammo the Dachshund Celebrates Becoming a Big Brother

It was the perfect combination of ponies….

Ammo the Dachshund Celebrates Becoming a Big Brother

….and food! (My favorite).

Ammo the Dachshund Celebrates Becoming a Big Brother

Of course it wouldn’t have been a celebration if I didn’t break of my bowtie! The brother-to-be always has to look his best.

Ammo the Dachshund Celebrates Becoming a Big Brother

Even though my buddy Minnow was just outside in the pasture, we certainly had to include him in the festivities too. So he was inside in spirit for a pin-the-baby-on-the-pony game.

Ammo the Dachshund Celebrates Becoming a Big Brother

Eventually it was time for my favorite part of the day! Opening presents!

Ammo the Dachshund Celebrates Becoming a Big Brother

I’m an expert at gift unwrapping and I was super excited to see what all my friends and family brought to celebrate my “becoming a big brother”.

Ammo the Dachshund Celebrates Becoming a Big Brother

There were lots of sweet dachshund (and pony) related gifts that were opened but I was starting to realize why mom said it was a “baby shower”.

Ammo the Dachshund Celebrates Becoming a Big Brother

Eventually Trooper and I started to loose interest in the baby gear so I decided to checkout what fun games there might be for me to play instead.

Ammo the Dachshund Celebrates Becoming a Big Brother

I was in luck, because not only was there was a stinky inspired game just for me, but it also included candy bars in a “guess which candy bar/dirty diaper game”. I may or may not have gotten in big trouble for trying to steal one of them! 😉

Ammo the Dachshund Celebrates Becoming a Big Brother

I sulked for a bit about not being involved as much as I would have liked in this “baby shower”, but mom told me not to worry…

Ammo the Dachshund Celebrates Becoming a Big Brother

…for she says soon I’ll have to test all the baby gear for my sister before she comes. And something tells me mom and dad will be practicing carrying me around in this baby carrier pretty soon!

Ammo the Dachshund Celebrates Becoming a Big Brother

After the shower I helped gift all our special friends these cute little horse shoes to show how much I appreciated them coming to celebrate my little sister.

Ammo the Dachshund Celebrates Becoming a Big Brother

Mom, Dad, Minnow, Me and Boomerang (who just happened to be in another pasture for this picture) are super excited for my little sister to get here! I can’t wait to show her where all the groundhog holes are on the farm, she’s going to love it!

Do you include your dog in family gatherings and parties?

Taste of Adventure

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Ammo

Taste of Adventure

Sometimes I get a taste of adventure and it’s pretty much all I need to send me into a full blown meltdown when mom won’t let me off the leash to investigate further.

A video posted by Ammo The Dachshund (@ammothedachshund) on May 19, 2016 at 10:48am PDT

In this case that “taste” consisted of me physically biting a wild animal in the woods. What can I say, I like to live life on the edge! Adventure Awaits my friends!

Does your dog take hunting as seriously as I do?

Simple Pleasures

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Ammo

While I share pretty much everything on this blog, there are also plenty of things in my life’s adventures that don’t make it into a blog post. Not because I don’t want to share, and not because they aren’t “share-worthy”, but because there just aren’t enough hours in the day to share every image mom and dad snap of me. But since life is all about those simple pleasures, I thought I’d collect a few of them from the past 2 weeks to share with you today! From helping mom frame, to hanging out with my ponies, and even rolling in the stinkiest thing I could find…those simple pleasures are what makes life so fun!

Simple Pleasures with Ammo the Dachshund

What do you think your dog’s simple pleasures are?

April 2016 Monthly Recap

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Ammo

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.

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 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!

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

Water on the Beach

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Ammo

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

A few weeks ago this interesting looking pool* showed up in my ~~beach~~ ponies’ arena.

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

I thought, well isn’t this nice, how did they know that no beach is complete without some “ocean”. Just as I was about to take a dip I had a thought…

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

…what if the real fun was UNDER the pool? Naturally I’m an inquisitive fellow, and you can’t help but wonder.

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

So a digging we will go!

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

Sadly the only excitement was in actually digging the hole. So it looks like my new pool will just have to wait for warmer days this summer when I can sun bathe on my beach and take a dip afterwards.

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

And I think I’ll have to share my pool pass too, because Blitz has been waiting patiently for his turn next!

Are your dogs inquisitive in nature just like me?

Ice Queens

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Ammo

Ice Queens // Icelandic Horses on the Farm

It’s come to my attention that I never really properly introduced some of my new friends on the farm. (those two frosty gals behind me).

Ice Queens // Icelandic Horses on the Farm

Now if my friends Etna & Aldis look a bit chilly, not to worry….they actually LOVE the cold because they hail from Iceland!

That’s right, these Icelandic Horses are a unique breed of smallish horses that came to Iceland with the first settlers from Norway 1100 years ago. Archeological digs in Europe have revealed that they are descendent from an ancient breed of horses that is now extinct outside of Iceland, where it has been preserved in isolation.

Ice Queens // Icelandic Horses on the Farm

To be honest, in the beginning I wasn’t really sure they were horses at all with all that wild hair.

Ice Queens // Icelandic Horses on the Farm

But eventually that sassy pony stink eye emerged, and I knew, yup….horses for sure!

Ice Queens // Icelandic Horses on the Farm

One thing is for sure though, it must be pretty nice to not be bothered by the cold! I admit, I’m pretty jealous of their ability to thrive in the cold. At least summer is on it’s way!