August 2015 Monthly Recap

Well Fall and the back to school season just sort of creeped up on me. Sad to think the summer is coming to an end. While I spent most of the last month helping mom and dad on my new kitchen rebuild, now that it’s almost complete I’m looking forward to having a few more fun adventures before winter comes!

Before I get to all the fun from last month I wanted to 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 onto my August Adventures…

Wellness Trufood Review & Giveaway

I filled my belly with some yummy Wellness Trufood.

The Honest Kitchen Sparkle Bar Shampoo Review // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared how to Sparkle like a Dachshund.

River Tubing with Ammo the Dachshund

I went river tubing and performed my very first water “rescue”.

Working Weekend - Ammo the Dachshund gets a new Kitchen

I spent the weekend working on my new kitchen with mom and dad.

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 5 with Ammo the Dachshund

I shared a new collection of all the places I sleep.

Diva Dog

I shared a throwback video of how I let my super model status go to my head.

Friday Fetch: Camp Cloon Adventure Dog Gear from Ammo the Dachshund

I shared some of my new fun finds from Camp Cloon.

How to Keep Your Dog Fit with a Wobble Board + A Giveaway with the Dog Agility Shop

I got some exercise with my new Wobble Board.

Adventurous Lake Fun with Pets

I did some daredevil stunts at the lake with my uncle.

Ammo the Dachshund Studio Photos

I shared 5 tips on how you can take better pictures of your dog.

Catit Bench Scratcher with Catnip from Chewy

My cat friends took over the blog.

Trax GPS Pet Tracker to Keep Dogs Safe + A Giveaway

I shared an update on how I’m loving my Trax GPS Pet Tracker.

Weekend Kitchen Renovation Update with Ammo the Dachshund

I shared an update on the progress of my new kitchen.

Healthy, Limited Ingredient Diets for Dogs from the Honest Kitchen

I enjoyed some of the last summer harvests with my buddy Trooper.

Ammo the Dachshund gets ready for the First Day of School

I got ready for the first day of school.

Despite being stuck at home most of the past month due to my kitchen remodel, I still got to pack in a lot of fun! What sort of fun did you have with your dog this past month? Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

Cat Scratch Fever

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

Catit Bench Scratcher with Catnip from Chewy

Recently this interesting looking thing showed up at my door from my friends at Chewy.com.

Catit Bench Scratcher with Catnip from Chewy

Initially I thought maybe it was a new pedestal for when I perform all my amazing tricks, but then mom informed me that this little goodie wasn’t for me at all, but for my farm cat friends instead.

Catit Bench Scratcher with Catnip from Chewy

I’m not so sure they were convinced it was for them either, that is until mom sprinkled a little of the catnip that came with it on the cardboard bench.

Catit Bench Scratcher with Catnip from Chewy

See the Catit Bench Scratcher with Catnip from Chewy.com just instantly draws a crowd! My gal pals Cricket & Spider couldn’t keep their paws off it!

Catit Bench Scratcher with Catnip from Chewy

Catit Bench Scratcher with Catnip from Chewy

Catit Bench Scratcher with Catnip from Chewy

My outdoor cat friends have been using their new scratching bench everyday on the farm. Cricket has pretty much claimed this one, while Spider is still totally in love with the cat play mat they got last month from Chewy.

Catit Bench Scratcher with Catnip from Chewy

Mom said who knew all it took to keep them from scratching up the walls of the barn was a cat scratching bench!

Catit Bench Scratcher with Catnip from Chewy

And the really good news is that it even kept my pal Trooper occupied enough that I got to sneak into the barn and steal all the cat food!

You can fetch your cat pals a Catit Bench Scratcher from Chewy, ON SALE for $8!

Do your cat friends like to scratch walls like mine do?Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

 

 

July 2015 Monthly Recap

I can’t believe that the summer is almost over. It makes me sad to see it go, but I’m glad I’ve been able to pack in so much fun. I can’t wait to share what I’ve been up to this past July!

First, I wanted to 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!

Barkbox Summer Ad Save 10% OFF!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.

Ruffwear Ad

Ruffwear carries performance dog gear designed to enhance and inspire outdoor adventures for dogs and their human companions. Totally my kind of company that carries anything from dog hiking packs, harnesses, camping essentials and more! You can check out my review of their dog boots (that even work for dachshund’s too) as well as the Ruffwear Swamp Cooler to keep your pup cool in the summer and one of my favorites, the Ruffwear Front Range Harness!

Free Shipping on all orders over $75 at Ruffwear!

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And now onto my July Adventures…

Tent Camping in the Rain with Ammo the Dachshund

I kicked off July by reaping my annual camping trip, that came with lots and lots of rain!

4th of July Holiday. What everyone will be doing!

I celebrated the 4th of July!

Ruffwear Float Coat Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I tested out what is now my new favorite dog life vest from my friends at Ruffwear.

Ammo the Dachshund Goes Camping in the Woods

Things dried out on my camping trip, and I went fishing!

Beltzville Lake with Ammo the Dachshund & Shilah the Husky

I visited the Beltzville Lake with my pal Shilah the Husky.

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 4 with Ammo the Dachshund

I shared Vol. 4 of my crazy sleeping spots. Things got a little weird.

Jones Natural Dog Chews Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I threw a party with Jones Natural Chews!

Real Dogs Have Muscles! via Ammo the Dachshund

I practiced my dog agility on the farm, because real dogs gotta keep up their muscular physique!

Super Hero Bedtime Story with Ammo the Dachshund

My dad read me a super hero bedtime story.

Pet Friendly Kitchen Renovation via Ammo the Dachshund

I helped my parents start a kitchen renovation project.

American Journey from Chewy.com Review & Giveaway via Ammo the Dachshund

I dove head first into a WHOLE BAG OF MEAT from my friends at Chewy.

Dachshund Life Struggle with Ammo the Dachshund

I shared some more of the struggles in my life.

BarkShop Activity Mat for Dogs

I shared one of the newest toys I’m totally digging on Pinterest.

Dogs & Cats Play // Cat Play Mat & Bully Sticks from Chewy.com

I shared some toys with my kitty pal Spider.

Easy Frozen Dog Treats with Happy Lapper + A Giveaway

I made some super easy frozen pet treats.

Wellness Trufood Review & Giveaway

I shared how my parents choose the healthiest foods for me to eat!

Ammo & Trooper Wrestle with their new Outward Hound Toy

Trooper and I had an epic wrestling match.

Dogs & Cats Play // Cat Play Mat & Bully Sticks from Chewy.com

I shared a video about why I wish my legs were a little longer.

Man, July was so much fun, don’t you think? What sort of fun have you been having with your dog this past month? Do tell! Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

When Dogs & Cats Play

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Dogs & Cats Play // Cat Play Mat & Bully Sticks from Chewy.com

My pals over at Chewy.com recently sent me some fun new products to test out. The KONG Active Cat Play Mat and these Free Ranger no stink Bully Stix!

Dogs & Cats Play // Cat Play Mat & Bully Sticks from Chewy.com

The Bully Stixs were AWESOME, but honestly, I couldn’t see what the big fuss was about the Play Mat was.

Dogs & Cats Play // Cat Play Mat & Bully Sticks from Chewy.com

But then mom pulled out a bottle of this Kitty Kush Catnip* that we picked up at BlogPaws and sprinkled a little bit on the activity mat.

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Dogs & Cats Play // Cat Play Mat & Bully Sticks from Chewy.com

Out of nowhere my pal Spider the Kitty showed up and was all about the Kong Play Mat!

Dogs & Cats Play // Cat Play Mat & Bully Sticks from Chewy.com

It didn’t take Spider long to kick me off the mat as she rolled, crinkled (it has this fun crinkle sound just like a plastic water bottle), and scratched around on it.

Dogs & Cats Play // Cat Play Mat & Bully Sticks from Chewy.com

Dogs & Cats Play // Cat Play Mat & Bully Sticks from Chewy.com

Dogs & Cats Play // Cat Play Mat & Bully Sticks from Chewy.com

Spider was looking like she was having so much fun with the play mat that Trooper and I were a bit concerned we were missing out on something really fun.

Dogs & Cats Play // Cat Play Mat & Bully Sticks from Chewy.com

That’s ok though, because Spider may have had her play mat, but Trooper and I had Bully Stixs! And with these awesome benefits:

  • Grain-free chews
  • Low odor for indoor chewing
  • Health and safe alternative to rawhide
  • Naturally supports dental health
  • Free range, grass fed beef
  • Gental on the tummy
  • No artificial preservatives, flavors or colors
  • No corn, wheat, soy or rice

…mom felt good about letting us snack on them whenever we wanted!

Dogs & Cats Play // Cat Play Mat & Bully Sticks from Chewy.com

Dogs & Cats Play // Cat Play Mat & Bully Sticks from Chewy.com

And snack we did!

Dogs & Cats Play // Cat Play Mat & Bully Sticks from Chewy.com

Sorry Spider, you won’t share your play mat, and we won’t share our Bully Stix! Agree to disagree…..or whatever the saying should be here!

If you want to snatch up some of these goodies and more fun stuff for your favorite pet, be sure to check out Chewy.com. They’re one of our favorite retailers for all things pets! And plus you can get FREE SHIPPING on all orders over $49! (make sure you tell them Ammo sent you!) Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

Kickstarter Campaign for THE SOFTEST Dog Bed

Disclaimer: this post if brought to you by my friends at Peach Pet Provisions. All opinions are my own, and I only share products I think you will love!

Peach Industries Kickstarter Campaign for a Puffer Dog Bed! with Ammo the Dachshund

You may remember my friends over at Peach Pet Provisions from their Park It Mat that I reviewed on the blog last year. Well recently I was thrilled to hear they were launching a brand-new product with the help of a fun Kickstarter Campaign!

Peach Industries Kickstarter Campaign for a Puffer Dog Bed! with Ammo the Dachshund

Peach Industries sent me over one of their new Peach Pillow Beds in grey to take for a spin.

Peach Pillow Bed Kickstarter Campaign with Ammo the Dachshund

Peach Pillow Bed Kickstarter Campaign with Ammo the Dachshund

As you can see I barely made it all the way onto the bed before I was overcome with it’s super softness. Pillow Bed for sure! This thing is extra soft and comfy, so much so that mom and dad tried to steal it from me. Not gonna lie, I’ve already caught mom lounging on it in front of the TV.

Peach Industries 2015 Kickstarter // Ammo the Dachshund

Some fun facts about Peach Pillow Beds:

  • Available in four sizes (from kittens and teacup pups to Great Danes)
  • Top quality materials and construction
  • Machine washable cover
  • Made and sourced in the USA
  • Self-contained, channeled insert
  • Environmentally friendly RPET fiberfill made from recycled plastic bottles

Peach Industries Kickstarter Campaign for a Puffer Dog Bed! with Ammo the Dachshund

Not only that, but it also comes in 12 fun colors! Which one is your favorite?

Peach Industries Kickstarter for a Peach Pillow Bed

The great news is that Georgia & Mike (the makers behind Peach Pet Provisions) have already reached their funding goal through the Kickstarter Campaign to get these beds into production!

You can still get in on the fun, help support a small business, and grab yourself some Peach Pillow Beds at a fantastic cost by funding their Kickstarter! The campaign ends June 30, 2015 at 7:00pm PDT – so don’t delay!Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

Wares for Bears Review & Giveaway

Disclaimer: This post and giveaway is brought to you by Wares for Bears. All opinions are my own, and I only share products I think you will love!

Wares for Bears Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

As a dog who loves fashion I’ve learned that there is one thing that will make or break my look…and that’s accessories! Today you are in luck, because I can’t wait to share with you some of my newest accessories from my friends at Wares for Bears.

Wares for Bears Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Trooper and I received some awesome handmade bandanas from Wares for Bears recently, and they totally made us feel the part of farm dogs.

Wares for Bears Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I mean just look at all that fabulous fringe!

Wares for Bears Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

The Wares for Bears bandanas are all made to fit your own dog’s unique neck size with a snap closure. No need to tie them around your dog’s neck like a traditional bandana.

Wares for Bears also donates 10% of their sales to the Seattle Humane Society, a local animal rescue organization that helps to feed, shelter, care, and re-home dogs in need. Now that’s pretty cool!

Wares for Bears Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

They come in sizes for big and small dogs, and in many various patterns and styles. Trooper and I picked out a few that had that fun farm feel to them.

Wares for Bears Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

The really cool part is that they are reversible too. So for the price of one bandana, you can get not one, but two looks…

Wares for Bears Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

…polka dots or checks for this one!

Wares for Bears Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

And I discovered another fun feature of the Wares for Bears bandanas…..

Wares for Bears Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

…they’re total chick magnets!

Wares for Bears Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

My gal pal Cricket couldn’t get over how fabulous Trooper and I looked in our new bananas.

Wares for Bears Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

You can fetch your own chick magnet bandana from Wares for Bears and as a special bonus you can use code AMMO15 for 15% OFF your next order!

And now for the best part…

Wares for Bears Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

TWO WINNERS WILL WIN A CUSTOM DOG BANDANA FROM WARES FOR BEARS!

Here’s HOW TO WIN:

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 residents only. Winners must claim their prizes within 48 hours of being notified or prize will be forfeited. Good luck!

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Hanging out in Leaves

Hanging out in Leaves // Ammo the Dachshund

There is something just so wonderful about hanging out in a pile of leaves.

Hanging out in Leaves // Ammo the Dachshund

The crunchy sound, the dead leafy smell (you totally know what I’m talking about), the pretty fall colors.

Hanging out in Leaves // Ammo the Dachshund

I love ALL OF IT, especially the rumor I heard from Cricket the farm cat that sometimes little critters like to hang out in leaf piles too.

Hanging out in Leaves // Ammo the Dachshund

And this is not the face of a cat that would lie!

Hanging out in Leaves // Ammo the Dachshund

So if you don’t mind, I’ll just spend the rest of my day hanging out in this pile of leaves – and waiting for the critters to join me. *wink*

What’s your favorite thing about a big pile of leaves? Ammo the Dachshund

Throwback Thursday: Wrestling Cats and Dogs

cricket and ammo

My pal Cricket and I have been friends for a very long time. Cricket it is one of those very special cats that is very tolerant of EVERYTHING. In fact, dare I say she’s more like a dog than a cat?

Case in point, when I was just a pup Cricket used to wrestle with me…..and being the sweetheart that she is, she let me win too…

Love ya Cricket, thanks for teaching me how to wrestle! Ammo the Dachshund

Blanket Dog Bed Review & Giveaway

Disclaimer : This is a sponsored post and giveaway brought to you by I Brake For Yard Sales.

Blanket Dog Bed Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Recently my new friends over at the Etsy Shop, I Brake For Yard Sales, sent me one of their handmade Blanket Dog Beds to take for a spin.

Blanket Dog Bed Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

What makes this bed a little different than your average dog bed is that it has a super soft and snuggly blanket attached to the handmade wooden frame so that your dog can dig around and get extra comfy (or burrow to their hearts content!).

Blanket Dog Bed Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

And not to worry, the fleece blanket easily unsnaps from the wood frame so you can wash it should your pup decide to go to bed with muddy paws! It even comes in lots of fun colors (I opted for the Gray).

Blanket Dog Bed Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

It comes in two different sizes for the big and small dogs (but custom sizes are available by request) – I enjoyed lounging in this 17″ x 19″ x 6″ bed.

And since I’m an expert digger and burrower, I figured I’d show you just how “bed fluffing” is really done….

Blanket Dog Bed Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Blanket Dog Bed Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Blanket Dog Bed Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Perfect!

Blanket Dog Bed Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

As I fluffed and readied my new Blanket Bed for an afternoon nap I began to draw a little attention.

Blanket Dog Bed Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I’m pretty sure I’m going to have to spend my afternoon snoozes fending off the farm cats who are now eyeing my comfy sleeping spot!

You can fetch your own Blanket Dog (or apparently cat) Bed from Etsy! And you can even save 10% with coupon code Ammo1.

And now for the best part…

Blanket Dog Bed Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

One Lucky Winner will win a 17″x19″x6″ Handmade Blanket Dog Bed in BLUE!

Blanket Dog Bed Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

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 7/22/14 12AM EST. Open to USA residents only. Only one winner. Winners must claim their prizes within 48 hours of being notified or prize will be forfeited. Good luck!

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Disclosure: This is a sponsored post by I Brake for Yard Sales on Etsy, but all opinions are my own! Ammo the Dachshund

P.S. Don’t forget, today is the last day to enter my giveaway for a Ruffwear Roamer Leash!!

Throwback Thursday: A Dog and his Kitten

spider the kitten

My cat pal Spider has been living on the farm for several years now and over the years I have gotten to watch her grow into the cat that she is today – all thanks to me. It’s true, when she was just a wee little kitten I taught her all of the important things to know….

Like how to chew on sticks….

and climb trees….

Without me she would be lost! Ammo the Dachshund