April Beach Babes

April Beach Babes

A few weeks ago I went on a fun day trip with my family. We packed up Baby P, Mom, Dad, my Nannie & Opa, my ponies and my best pal Trooper for a day at the beach!

April Beach Babes

When we got there the ponies set off on a ride along the beach while I stayed behind to help keep an eye on Baby P.

April Beach Babes

Only little did I know that I would end up tied to a tether in the sand because Dad said “I can’t keep an eye on both roaming munchkins”. (We all know he’s just not as good at multi-tasking as mom) ….Love ya Dad, but it’s true!

April Beach Babes

Baby P came to my rescue though and tried as hard as she could to free me. Alas, it was just not meant to be this time.

April Beach Babes

That’s ok though, a beach day is still a beach day and I used the opportunity to get some sun and some R&R.

April Beach Babes

After my ponies returned from their ride I knew they were ready for something else too…

April Beach Babes

….a nice relaxing nap in the sand!

Boomerang totally knows how to do a Beach Day if you ask me!

What would your dog enjoy most about a Beach Day?Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

Dog Squad on the Beach

Dog Squad on the Beach

There is one special adventure that always makes my heart skip a beat. It’s one of my favorite places ever, and when my family got to stay right on the BEACH during our Thanksgiving vacation I was so very excited!

Dog Squad on the Beach

But whats even more fantastic than a trip to the beach is sharing the adventure with my squad!

My cousins Sharkie & Scout (in the front) live in South Carolina, so they are total beach dog pros, and Trooper and I were super excited to spend a few days romping on the beach with them.

Dog Squad on the Beach

Things got a little wild, but that’s what beach days are all about!!

Dog Squad on the Beach

Dog Squad on the Beach

Dog Squad on the Beach

Scout and Sharkie know just how to get things fierce on the beach. But little did they know, so do Trooper and I….

Dog Squad on the Beach

Dog Squad on the Beach

Dog Squad on the Beach

That’s right, we may not live at the beach, but Trooper and I can certainly keep up with the rest of our squad!

Dog Squad on the Beach

After a day running on the beach, there is nothing more left to do but to take a dip in the ocean to cool off.

Dog Squad on the Beach

Being my feisty self, I couldn’t let my youngest cousin Scout show me up with her swimming skills. Even wiener dogs can swim too!

Dog Squad on the Beach

Nevermind, scratch that, way TOO COLD for this weiner dog! You’re on your own Scout!

Dog Squad on the Beach

All in all it was a fantastic few days with the ocean at my back. I already miss my favorite dog squad!

Can’t wait until we get to do it again!

Does your dog love to frolic on the beach like I do? Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

Ammo’s Aquatic Halloween

Well, Halloween is almost here, so it’s finally time for me to reveal my 2016 Costume. Each year I try to come up with something homemade, and a little different. Last year I was Rocket from Guardians of the Galaxy, as I love to draw inspiration from some of my favorite movies. This year was no different.

Team Zissou Dog Halloween Costume Life Aquatic

Now if you don’t recognize this year’s costume then you must not have seen the movie Life Aquatic*. Here’s a brief synopsis:

“INTERNATIONALLY FAMOUS OCENAOGRAPHER STEVE ZISSOU & HIS CREW SET SAIL ON AN EXPEDITION TO HUNT DOWN THE MYSTERIOUS, ELUSIVE – POSSIBLY NONEXISTENT – JAGUAR SHARK THAT KILLED ZISSOU’S PARTNER DURING THE DOCUMENTARY FILMING OF THEIR LATEST ADVENTURE.”

Adventure, well I’m in! Of course I was going to need a team though….

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Team Zissou Dog Halloween Costume Life Aquatic

Good thing my family was totally ready to join Team Zissou!

Team Zissou Dog Halloween Costume Life Aquatic

Team Zissou Dog Halloween Costume Life Aquatic

So if you haven’t caught the movie* yet, do!

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Team Zissou Dog Halloween Costume Life Aquatic

From my team to yours, Happy Halloween! Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

What is your pup dressing up as this Halloween?

I Wonder Where You Came From

Disclaimer: This post is brought to you by The Honest Kitchen. All opinions are my own and I only share products that I think you and your pets will love.

I Wonder Where You Came From // Ammo the Dachshund Reviews The Honest Kitchen Wonders Pet Treats

Every now and then a new box of treats shows up at my door, and when it’s from my friends at The Honest Kitchen, you know it’s going to be a good day.

If you weren’t already aware, The Honest Kitchen makes dehydrated pet food and treats for dogs and cats that I myself eat on a regular basis. You may have caught some of my previous product reviews with their foods on the blog.

I Wonder Where You Came From // Ammo the Dachshund Reviews The Honest Kitchen Wonders Pet Treats

Well these Wonders treats are no exception to The Honest Kitchen’s great line, and these bits of Pollock skin sourced from the Faroe Islands were just too fishy for me to resist.

I Wonder Where You Came From // Ammo the Dachshund Reviews The Honest Kitchen Wonders Pet Treats

Just when I thought I would be snacking on my own…..

I Wonder Where You Came From // Ammo the Dachshund Reviews The Honest Kitchen Wonders Pet Treats

….the delicious smell of Pollock started to attract some attention from my friends.

I Wonder Where You Came From // Ammo the Dachshund Reviews The Honest Kitchen Wonders Pet Treats

And not just Trooper either….Cricket too! Because Wonders aren’t just for us dogs, but for the cats too!

I Wonder Where You Came From // Ammo the Dachshund Reviews The Honest Kitchen Wonders Pet Treats

Sigh, guess I’ll be sharing with everyone now. I might have to get mom to pick me up another box!

You can snag your pets some Wonders Dog & Cat Treats from The Honest Kitchen! And if you haven’t already, make sure you grab one of their FREE SAMPLE PACKS with my special discount (discount applied at checkout when you click on the link above).

 

Is your pet good at sharing their treats? Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

Thanksgiving Road Trip: Skim Boarding Dogs

Back in November I went on a fun road trip adventure with my family and best pal Trooper to South Carolina. While true, it’s been nearly 2 months since then, I still have one last adventure to share with everyone, and it’s a fun one!

Thanksgiving Road Trip: Skim Boarding Dogs

Despite the fact that it wasn’t exactly SUPER warm down south my Uncle Taylor always likes to get us dogs excited about having a splash in the ocean when we hit the beach.

Thanksgiving Road Trip: Skim Boarding Dogs

Since I’m never one to miss an adventure I didn’t hesitate one bit to jump into the cold water and have a little fun.

Thanksgiving Road Trip: Skim Boarding Dogs

Uncle Taylor taught me everything there is to know about skim boarding.

Thanksgiving Road Trip: Skim Boarding Dogs

And I made sure him and Trooper didn’t drown in the process!

Do you think your dog would be as excited about skim boarding as Trooper and I are? Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

Happy Dog Loves the Beach

A few weekends ago my mom and dad decided to take me on a fun adventure to the Delaware Beaches. And you know what that means? There are going to be a bazillion photos of me running like a crazy dog on the beach in this post!

Happy Dog Visits the Beach

Now if you have followed my blog for a while, then you may already know that I LOVE the beach! While I’m not so much a fan of the ocean per-say, I am a fan of the sand. Digging, rolling, and running in it are my idea of a good time.

Happy Dog Visits the Beach

Despite the fact that it was a little bit chilly, you can tell by the smile on my face just how happy being at the beach made me!

Happy Dog Visits the Beach

I spent some time relaxing on the beach, and then set out on a late afternoon walk.

Happy Dog Visits the Beach

Happy Dog Visits the Beach

It wasn’t long before my parents finally unhooked the leash so I could run as much as my heart desired!

Happy Dog Visits the Beach

And run I did!

Happy Dog Visits the Beach

Happy Dog Visits the Beach

Happy Dog Visits the Beach

Happy Dog Visits the Beach

Happy Dog Visits the Beach

If you’ve ever wondered how I keep such a fit figure….this is how! I was built to run!

Happy Dog Visits the Beach

After some running I decided it might be nice to cool off in the water. Good thing I found it to be a bit too chilly for me, because you’ll never guess what I found in one of the tide pools!

Happy Dog Visits the Beach

Oh yes! That’s a small shark right there (with sadly a hook & bobber stuck on him) in one of the beach tide pools.

Happy Dog Visits the Beach

Dad and I desperately wanted to capture the shark and help remove that hook and send him back out to sea….but of course mom was worried one of us would get an arm or leg bit off! So needless to say we were left hoping that the tide would come in that night and take him back out to see for more shark adventures!

Happy Dog Visits the Beach

And then it was back to more running on the beach…baywatch style! Of course the daredevil in me ran a little bit close to the water, just enough to make mom worry that the shark was gonna get me!

(P.S. Don’t worry, that shark was safely in another tide pool and I was in no real danger, but it’s fun to pretend!)

Happy Dog Visits the Beach

Happy Dog Visits the Beach

Happy Dog Visits the Beach

Happy Dog Visits the Beach

After all that running I was pretty pooped! But when mom and dad said it was time to pack up and head back home, I was a little sad.

Happy Dog Visits the Beach

Don’t worry though, I made sure to bring a little of that beach smell home with me! Nothing quite like a nose full of sand.

Does your dog love the beach as much as I do? Do you ever let your dog run off leash? (P.S. I’m only allowed off leash when mom and dad are sure I’m in the listening mood, as you know sometimes us dachshunds decide we don’t feel like obeying!Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

A Day at the Beach

Summer is quickly coming to an end (how sad) so I knew I had to squeeze in a fun adventure to one of my favorite places before it was over. So over the weekend I hopped in the car and drove 2 hours to the Delaware State Park Beaches for a day of fun in the sand!

A Day at the Beach // Ammo the Dachshund

The cool thing about this area is that they have specific beaches that are pet friendly all year round any time of the day. Most of the pet friendly beaches were also open to fishing vehicles as well.

A Day at the Beach // Ammo the Dachshund

As soon as I hit the sand I went into frantic running mode. Something about that warm sand between my toes just makes me want to run around like crazy!

A Day at the Beach // Ammo the Dachshund

A Day at the Beach // Ammo the Dachshund

After I had enough time to get my crazies out, mom brought out a special surprise for me!

A Day at the Beach // Ammo the Dachshund

My August Barkbox! Which arrived in the mail just in time for my trip!

A Day at the Beach // Ammo the Dachshund

What happened next was pretty inevitable – as I couldn’t wait to tear inside to see what fun goodies were shipped to my door this month.

A Day at the Beach // Ammo the Dachshund

A Day at the Beach // Ammo the Dachshund

A Day at the Beach // Ammo the Dachshund

My ability to quickly destroy the box my goodies come in every month is an art I have been perfecting. Did you that Barkbox also offers special allergy boxes (to dogs that have sensitivities to certain foods) as well as the tough chewer boxes. All you have to do is e-mail support@barkbox.com to get your pup signed up for a specialty box.

A Day at the Beach // Ammo the Dachshund

A Day at the Beach // Ammo the Dachshund

So I bet you’re wondering what was inside my Barkbox!

A Day at the Beach // Ammo the Dachshund

Well I was thrilled to see that this month’s theme was all about setting sail on the high seas – how appropriate for my day at the beach!

A Day at the Beach // Ammo the Dachshund

Here’s a few of the goodies I received, I’ve already devoured the entire package of Lobster Roll cookies (they were delish) – they were perfect for snacking on at the beach.

A Day at the Beach // Ammo the Dachshund

After opening up my Barkbox I had some fun in the sand with my new Lobster toy. With a tough outer fabric and the ability to float mom had no problem letting me get him nice and sandy since she knew we could rinse him off in the water.

A Day at the Beach // Ammo the Dachshund

Playing with my Barkbox wasn’t the only thing I did on my beach day adventure, I also did a little sun bathing…..and basically getting as sandy as I possibly could!

A Day at the Beach // Ammo the Dachshund

A Day at the Beach // Ammo the Dachshund

I also dug a HUGE hole, but alas didn’t find any fun critters to hunt under there.

I even broke out my beach ball for a game of fetch (well until I popped it!)

A Day at the Beach // Ammo the Dachshund

A Day at the Beach // Ammo the Dachshund

And just when I thought I couldn’t possibly get any sandier, dad helped to bury me in the sand!

A Day at the Beach // Ammo the Dachshund

Later in the day while I was practicing my bay watch run, I noticed that I had a new beach neighbor.

A Day at the Beach // Ammo the Dachshund

Her name was Lola and she had the most gorgeous beach babe smile. This sweet rescue dachshund came to bask in the sun all the way from Massachusetts!

A Day at the Beach // Ammo the Dachshund

Lola really knew how to work it, and had the beach babe hair toss totally down.

A Day at the Beach // Ammo the Dachshund

Well sorta.

A Day at the Beach // Ammo the Dachshund

After all my exciting beach day adventures I was pretty pooped (in a good way).

A Day at the Beach // Ammo the Dachshund

As we packed up to head home, dad pulled out one of my other Barkbox goodies, this Muddy Buddy Dog Mop.

A Day at the Beach // Ammo the Dachshund

After all my fun in the sand I knew what that meant, I was just thankful my new mop thwarted a dip in the ocean for me (it was a bit too cold!)

A Day at the Beach // Ammo the Dachshund

Beach days are the best, and hopefully it won’t be too much longer before I’m back digging my paws in sand again.

A Day at the Beach // Ammo the Dachshund

And if you’re looking to fetch your dog some fun Barkbox goodies just like mine, you can use code AMMO5 to save 10% off your subscriptionAmmo the Dachshund

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Barkbox, but all opinions are entirely my own! 

Lasso Rope Collar Review & Giveaway

Disclaimer : This is a sponsored post and giveaway brought to you by Lasso Ropes.

Lasso Ropes Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

My new friends over at Lasso recently sent me one of their fun rope collars, the Jib Petit. (to which I immediately attached one of my Pod ID tags – because one should never go without identification!)

Inspired by the sea, Lasso makes wonderful nautical collars, leashes, and even harnesses for all sea-dogs (or even non-sea dogs that just want to look super cool).

Lasso Ropes Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

With lots of rope styles, colors, and sizes there is something to fit every dog’s need.

Of course as soon as I received my Lasso Collar I did what any dog with a nautical rope collar does……I strapped on my life vest and headed for the lake!

Lasso Ropes Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Lasso Ropes Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Lasso Ropes Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Even the boat rental crew at the lake commented on how appropriately dressed I was in my nautical collar! It held up well to all my water-time adventures and the size was perfect since all of the Lasso ropes are handmade!

Lasso Ropes Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

All of the Lasso products are made with brass fittings, which have great corrosive resistance, so I never have to worry about it looking less than stellar after my many summertime trips to the lake.

So if you are looking for some fun nautical rope accessories for your dog this summer (or even yourself since they sell a variety of human-friendly products too), I highly recommend you checkout Lasso!

You can save 10% off any small dog items at Lasso with code AMMO – coupon is valid until June 15th at 11:50PM.

And now for the best part…..

Lasso Ropes Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

ONE Lucky WINNER will WIN a 4ft Blue Eco Leash with red knots from Lasso!

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 6/10/14 12AM EST. Open to US Residents Only. 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 Lasso, but all opinions are my own! Ammo the Dachshund

Don’t forget, today is the last day to enter my Sleepypod Yummy Bowl Giveaway!! Also there is still time to enter Ruffwear My Dog is My… Giveaway

Friday Fetch: Nautical Leashes & Collars

With a collection of collars and leashes for sea dogs everywhere, I found myself longing for water when I stumbled across All Dogs on Deck. All Dogs On Deck features the highest quality leashes and collars for the nautically-inspired dog in your life. Can you say ahoy matey!

Friday Fetch: Nautical Dog Collars & Leashes // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Nautical Dog Collars & Leashes // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Nautical Dog Collars & Leashes // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Nautical Dog Collars & Leashes // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Nautical Dog Collars & Leashes // Ammo the Dachshund

You can fetch your own nautical accessories from All Dogs on Deck starting at $45.Ammo the Dachshund

Disclosure: I do not own any of these products, just wanted to share my latest find!

 

Kurgo Lifevest for Dogs Review & Giveaway

Disclaimer: This product review & giveaway is sponsored by Kurgo and contains affiliate links.

I don’t know about you, but I can hardly keep my tail from wagging with the thought that Summer is just around the corner!

One of my favorite summer activities is to spend time at the Marsh Creek Lake with my family – swimming, paddleboarding, and kayaking…..there are so many fun activities on the water to look forward to.

So when my friends at Kurgo sent me their Surf n Turf Life Vest for Dogs to test out I couldn’t wait to get my paws wet!

Kurgo Lifevest Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

One of the perplexing problems with life vests for dachshunds is that it’s very hard to find ones the accommodate our deep chests. As you can see I’ve sort of maxed out the velco capacity in the front, but thankfully Kurgo’s vest comes with an extra long buckle so I don’t have to worry about it not staying on!

Kurgo Lifevest Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

The Surf n Turf comes with lots of extra handles and hooks on the top so that you can easily grab a hold of your dog in an emergency or attach a leash to one of the hooks. As a bonus the back ring even doubles as a bottle opening, how cool is that!

Kurgo Lifevest Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

The underneath buckles have plenty of length to fit dogs of all sizes and I liked how it didn’t have any extra bulk underneath which made it easier to swim in.

Kurgo Lifevest Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I really liked how padded and secure the Surf n Turf was as opposed to the vest mom and dad had purchased me a few years ago.

But you can’t truly give a review of a life vest without first hitting the water…..

Kurgo Lifevest Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

So a couple weekends ago I hit up the Brandywine River on one of our unseasonably warm days for April.

Kurgo Lifevest Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I must admit that water was bit colder than I would of liked, because you may be surprised to know that I actually really enjoy swimming…..but especially when the water is really warm.

Kurgo Lifevest Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Even though it was chilly, I still braved the water because I’m an expert product tester and couldn’t give you guys my honest opinion if I didn’t take a dip in it myself!

Kurgo Lifevest Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

The Surf n Turf held it’s own in the water and kept me happily floating ABOVE the water like it should. A little known fact about me is that as much as I enjoy swimming I won’t swim unless I’m wearing a life vest. One can never be too safe (no matter the size of the dog) and I feel much more at ease braving the waters with my vest on!

So if you’re looking for a life vest to keep your small, big or in-between sized dog safe around the water this summer I highly recommend the Kurgo Surf n Turf Life Vest.

You can even use code KURGO20WIN for 20% off your entire purchase at Kurgo!

And now for the best part…..

Kurgo Lifevest Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

ONE Lucky WINNER will win Kurgo Surf n Turf Life Vest for their dog

Here’s HOW TO WIN:

For this giveaway I will be using, Rafflecopter. Winners will be chosen at random and you will be contacted via e-mail to claim your prize. Don’t worry, we never share your information! All the winners will also be announced on this blog post once the giveaway ends on 4/29/14 12AM EST. Open to USA or CANADA residents only. Winners must claim their prizes within 48 hours of being notified or prize will be forfeited. Good luck!

 

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Don’t forget, today is the last day to enter my Penn + Pooch Giveaway!  Ammo the Dachshund

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Kurgo, but all opinions are my own.