Swimming in the Laurels

Posted on October 24, 2016 by Ammo

Hiking in the Laurels with Friends

When my sister was about 3 weeks old my cousins came to visit from the south. That little white dog is my cousin Sharkie, and the bigger dog on the right is my newly rescued cousin, Scout. And of course you know me and Trooper!

Hiking in the Laurels with Friends

Since it’s rude not to take your guests on fun adventures when they visit you, of course I had to take them to the river for some swimming fun!

Hiking in the Laurels with Friends

And don’t worry, my sister came along for the fun too. Although she was much too young to join in the water activities.

Hiking in the Laurels with Friends

Trooper and Scout became fast friends and took to the water in no time. Especially Scout who I think may be part fish.

Hiking in the Laurels with Friends

Now I tend to be a little more reserved with my swimming, and I usually don’t like to swim unless I have my life vest* on. But unfortunately this was a spur of the moment trip and I forgot to pack it! (Same with the other dogs who have life vests too).

While mom always keeps a watchful eye on me when I’m around the water, she had to watch my sister too.

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Hiking in the Laurels with Friends

So my pal Trooper stepped up to keep a watchful eye on me when I finally decided it was so hot that I had to test out the water.

Hiking in the Laurels with Friends

What a great pal, making sure I got to shore safely each time.

Hiking in the Laurels with Friends

Next time I’ll be sure to pack my life vest, but it’s good to know I’ve got friends that will help me out!

Does your dog like to swim?

Nylon Dog Bone Chews with an Extra Kick + A Giveaway

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Ammo

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

Nylon Dog Chew with an Extra Kick from @PetQwerks + A Giveaway

My new friends over at Pet Qwerks recently came out with a new dog chew called the Flavorit™ that I think your dogs are going to love! Now if your dog likes to chew (as most dogs do), this is a new Nylon bone that they’re going to love sinking their teeth into.

Nylon Dog Chew with an Extra Kick from @PetQwerks + A Giveaway

The Flavorit comes in 8 different flavors that are infused into the nylon bones and is available in 4 sizes. They also come in a Flex version for moderate chewers as well as the standard version for tough chewers.

Since I’m a very aggressive chewer I decided to start out with the standard version (later I did test out the Flex, but it’s not the best fit for me since I am so aggressive with my chewing).

Nylon Dog Chew with an Extra Kick from @PetQwerks + A Giveaway

Now you may have noticed the tiny little holes on each side of the Flavorit. They are what make this nylon bone so unique! Not only is each bone flavored as is, but you can also fill each of these tiny flavor cells with your dog’s favorite soft spread like peanut butter, cheese, cream cheese or anything else soft.

Nylon Dog Chew with an Extra Kick from @PetQwerks + A Giveaway

Both sides of the Flavorit have a concave design so that the messy treats you put on your bone end up in your dog’s mouth (or the bone) and not on the carpet. Mom found it helpful to wipe off any excess peanut butter with a paper towel before she gave it to me so that I for sure wouldn’t make a mess on anything I wasn’t supposed to.

Nylon Dog Chew with an Extra Kick from @PetQwerks + A Giveaway

I have to say the standard Flavorit held up quite well to my big chompers, and the added peanut butter flavor (which is my favorite) really kept me busy for quite some time.

Nylon Dog Chew with an Extra Kick from @PetQwerks + A Giveaway

Mom even let me chew on it on her brand-new carpet….and it really was mess-free! (or I would of been in big trouble).

Nylon Dog Chew with an Extra Kick from @PetQwerks + A Giveaway

The Flavorit is made in the USA of 100% nylon and is even dishwasher safe (if your dog can’t get all the flavor out on their own!).

Nylon Dog Chew with an Extra Kick from @PetQwerks + A Giveaway

So if you’ve got a dog that loves to chew, or a dog that needs a little boredom busting in their life, then you might want to check out the new Flavorit from Pet Qwerks! You can even save 20% with code flavorit20

And now for the best part!

Nylon Dog Chew with an Extra Kick from @PetQwerks + A Giveaway

THREE WINNERS WILL WIN AN ASSORTMENT OF FLAVORIT BONES! (a $50 value)

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 WORLDWIDE readers. 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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Birthday Week: Enter to Win A Barkbox Subscription

Posted on October 6, 2015 by Ammo

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

Birthday Week: Enter to Win a Free Barkbox Subscription

If you have never heard of Barkbox before, then perhaps you live under a rock? Or maybe you’re a groundhog with limited access to the internet? Either way, you are missing out my friend!

BarkBox is a subscription service with a monthly delivery of toys, treats, and chews for the dog in your life. From heavy chewers to special allergies, the Barkbox folks handpick the best natural treats, chews, and innovative toys to match your dog’s unique preferences.

Birthday Week: Enter to Win a Free Barkbox Subscription

My local postman has become my new best friend as I look forward to my monthly Barkbox delivery! It’s seriously the best day ever when that cardboard box shows up at my door.

Birthday Week: Enter to Win a Free Barkbox Subscription

The great thing is that BarkBox is wheat, corn and soy free, so if your pup has allergies to any of those things you don’t have to worry.

They also have a special allergy-friendly BarkBoxes for dogs that are allergic to beef, chicken and turkey. All you have to do to get your dog one of these special allergy boxes is email happy@barkbox.com.

Birthday Week: Enter to Win a Free Barkbox Subscription

Now if you let your dog read my blog, I’m sure they are pretty much drooling at the thought of having a Barkbox arrive at their door every month. With subscriptions starting at $19/month they are a great deal, but as an added bonus you can use code AMMO for 10% off your first subscription!

Now because it’s also Birthday Week, my awesome friends at Barkbox decided to pass along even more goodies to everyone (aren’t they sweet!). Here’s your chance to win your dog a Barkbox subscription! Woohoo!

Birthday Week: Enter to Win a Free Barkbox Subscription

FOUR WINNERS WILL A ONE MONTH SUBSCRIPTION TO BARKBOX!

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 & CANADA 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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Super Hero Bedtime Story

Posted on July 16, 2015 by Ammo

Disclosure: This post is brought to you by Barkbox and contains some affiliate links. All opinions are my own, and I only share products I think you will love!

One of my favorite days of the month is BarkBox day. The day when my monthly subscription of goodies arrives at my door.

Everything is always so yummy and fun to play with that I can hardly wait to dive right in. It’s seriously THE BEST DAY EVER.

That is until my mom says it’s time for bed! This is what my face looks like when I’m told I’ll have to hold off playing with my Barkbox until tomorrow. I call it the “what the what?” face.

So reluctantly I get into bed, with my full Super Hero outfit on of course, because real Super Heroes are always ready at a moments notice.

I fight dreamland for as long as I can, when I suddenly remember….

“Dad! You forgot to read me my bedtime story!!”

Super Heroes can’t go to bed without a bedtime story!

Thankfully my Dad obliges, and reads me my favorite book, SuperDog; The Heart of a Hero. (which by the way, I love this book so much that I even helped read it to an elementary school class).

The adventures of Dex the Dachshund drift me off to dreamland and I have visions of saving cats from trees, and helping old ladies cross the street.

The sandman is about to pay a visit to me, when I suddenly remember…

I can’t possibly go to bed without the Star Stuffie that came in my BarkBox! What if he gets scared in that box all by himself at night?

And you know what Dad, Mr. Star missed the whole SuperDog story, so you’re going to have to read it again!

Goodnight sweet friends! Hopefully the world will continue to be a safe place even while this hero is getting some shut eye.

And incase you’re wondering, my BarkBox was still waiting for me the next day when I woke up!

If you’d like to fetch your dog a reason to fight bedtime too, you can grab a subscription to BarkBox with code AMMO for 10% OFF!

You can also snag a FREE Bully Stick (my favorite) from the BarkShop for all orders with code AMMO.

Does your dog have a hard time falling asleep when they get new toys too? I’m always trying to sneak toys into my bed at night!

Park It Mat Review & Giveaway

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Ammo

Disclaimer : This is a sponsored post and giveaway brought to you by Peach Industries.

Park It Mat Review & Giveaway // Peachtree Industries // Ammo the Dachshund

My new friends over at Peach Industries recently sent me one of their Park It Mats to take for a spin. The Park It Mat and travel bag is designed to be a travel friendly mat for your dog!

Ideal for dog friendly dining, picnics at the park, group training sessions, and anywhere else you can take your best friend.

Park It Mat Review & Giveaway // Peach Industries // Ammo the Dachshund

With several fun designs and patterns (mine is the Surf set) each mat comes with a handy travel bag and shoulder strap so you can take it everywhere you go! It also has a little pocket and ring on the front so you can stash keys, wallets, and of course treats for your pup!

Park It Mat Review & Giveaway // Peach Industries // Ammo the Dachshund

Each mat comes in 2 sizes, Medium or Large (but custom sizing is available), and the underside is even water resistant making it perfect for outdoor use as well.

Park It Mat Review & Giveaway // Peach Industries // Ammo the Dachshund

I found the mat to be the perfect spot to take an afternoon snooze under my favorite tree!

Park It Mat Review & Giveaway // Peach Industries // Ammo the Dachshund

Mom really liked the idea of training me to use the mat to “park myself” when we were out and about (like at a restaurant).

Park It Mat Review & Giveaway // Peach Industries // Ammo the Dachshund

In fact, I even took my new Park It Mat on an adventure over the weekend.

Park It Mat Review & Giveaway // Peach Industries // Ammo the Dachshund

It turned out to be the perfect thing to line the bottom of the shopping cart when I decided to make a pit-stop at the dog friendly home improvement store in my town.

Park It Mat Review & Giveaway // Peach Industries // Ammo the Dachshund

The Park It Mat made it so I didn’t have to stand on the wire bottom of the cart and made the ride much more enjoyable.

Park It Mat Review & Giveaway // Peach Industries // Ammo the Dachshund

Happy puppy smiles all around!

Park It Mat Review & Giveaway // Peach Industries // Ammo the Dachshund

So if you’re looking for the perfect companion for all of your dog’s adventures, I highly recommend the Park It Mat from Peach Industries!

You can even save 25% off your entire order with code ParkYourPup

And now for the best part…..

Park It Mat Review & Giveaway // Peach Industries // Ammo the Dachshund

ONE LUCKY WINNER will win a PARK IT MAT SET from Peach Industries! (winner can choose pattern and size) AND ONE LUCKY WINNER will win a $50 GIFT CERTIFICATE to Peach Industries!

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 8/5/14 12AM EST. Open to USA & CANADA residents. WORLDWIDE readers may also enter and if you win you can choose a shelter or rescue to donate the prize to! 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 Peach Industries, but all opinions are my own!

P.S. Don’t forget, today is the last day to enter my giveaway for an Eclectic Hound Dog Collar!

Recycling your Dog’s Collar into Savings

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Ammo

Disclaimer : This is a sponsored post brought to you by Mattie & Margot.

Mattie & Margot Collars // Recycling your Dog's Collar into Savings with Ammo the Dachshund

Way back in April my friends over at Mattie & Margot mailed me 2 spiffy new collars in one of my favorite colors, blue!

Mattie & Margot Collars // Recycling your Dog's Collar into Savings with Ammo the Dachshund

You may have caught me wearing them on some of my adventures as of lately, because I certainly got some good use out of them.

Mattie & Margot Collars // Recycling your Dog's Collar into Savings with Ammo the Dachshund

But after a couple months of wear, I decided I was ready for another spiffy new color. As luck would have it, Mattie & Margot offer a collar recycling program that can save you 40% off a new collar for your dog! Here’s how it works…

Mattie & Margot Collars // Recycling your Dog's Collar into Savings with Ammo the Dachshund

First I packed up one of my Mattie & Margot collars and shipped it off to the birthplace of new collars, California. Through my rough and tumble use the hardware on my old collar was a bit dinged up, but it was still totally functional and safe to wear, so giving it new life in a new color was just what it needed!

Mattie & Margot Collars // Recycling your Dog's Collar into Savings with Ammo the Dachshund

Once my collar reached California (and the talented hands of Rachael from Mattie & Margot) it was disassembled to be turned into something fun a new. Meanwhile I was sent a code for 40% off a new collar of my choice!

Mattie & Margot Collars // Recycling your Dog's Collar into Savings with Ammo the Dachshund

The fabric from my old collar is recycled into a fun and functional key fob, and I picked out a fun new reflective print in neon orange to be attached to my old buckles and hardware.

Mattie & Margot Collars // Recycling your Dog's Collar into Savings with Ammo the Dachshund

My recycled collar arrived in the mail looking fabulous, and I’ve been rockin’ it on the farm ever since!

Mattie & Margot Collars // Recycling your Dog's Collar into Savings with Ammo the Dachshund

Mom says she loves that the neon orange is easy to spot on the farm, especially in the tall grass.

Mattie & Margot Collars // Recycling your Dog's Collar into Savings with Ammo the Dachshund

And everyone knows that with a nose like this – I can’t be tied down to one place for very long….

Mattie & Margot Collars // Recycling your Dog's Collar into Savings with Ammo the Dachshund

And mom even got a fun gift of her own in the form of a key fob out of my old collar’s fabric…

Mattie & Margot Collars // Recycling your Dog's Collar into Savings with Ammo the Dachshund

So if you’re looking for a fun upgrade to your dog’s current collar I highly recommend checking out the Mattie & Margot Recycling Program for a savings of 40% OFF a new collar!

And if you don’t have a Mattie & Margot Collar yet, you can grab one of their many many styles for 20% off with code AMMO20

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post by Mattie & Margot, but all opinions are my own and Mattie & Margot is one of my favorite go-to collar sites.

P.S. Don’t forget, today is the last day to enter my Fun Time Dog Shop Giveaway!

Happy Father’s Day

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Ammo

I just wanted to pop in today to say Happy Father’s Day to all the Dad’s out there – to 2-legged and 4-legged kids alike!

Working Late on the Farmhouse // Ammo the Dachshund

Thanks to Dad’s for teaching us how to do things….manly things.

Hiking through the Forrest // Ammo the Dachshund

Thanks for taking us on adventures.

Happy Father's Day - Dad // Ammo the Dachshund

And cleaning up after our messes!

Yay for Dad’s! You’re the greatest!

Still looking for something to gift dad for father’s day? Fetch a new subscription to BarkBox and save 15% for with code AMMO5 – today is the last day to save!

How Does your Garden Grow?

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Ammo

I like to think I’m a pretty health conscious pup. I eat grain-free, exercise regularly, and I try to only snack on things that are good for me.

So imagine how thrilled I was when my monthly box of goodies from Barkbox popped up in mom’s garden! (I knew that magic horse poop was good for something!)

How Does your Garden Grow? May Barkbox // Ammo the Dachshund

This month’s Barkbox celebrates healthy (but still delicious) eating, inspired by the finds from your favorite farmer’s markets.

How Does your Garden Grow? May Barkbox // Ammo the Dachshund

Packed full of good-for-your-dog items this month’s box contained items that were organic, GMO-free and eco-friendly sourced toys.

How Does your Garden Grow? May Barkbox // Ammo the Dachshund

Mom says she never has to worry about checking the ingredients when my Barkbox arrives because their edible products do not include rawhide (or anything processed with formaldehyde), have minimal processing with no glycerin whenever possible, no wheat, gluten, soy, or corn, and are filler-free as well as organic whenever possible.

Not to mention all treats are sourced from the USA and Canada, and chews are sourced from the USA, Canada, South America, Australia and New Zealand.

How Does your Garden Grow? May Barkbox // Ammo the Dachshund

So with minimal watering, this month’s Barkbox popped up an eco-friendly carrot squeaky toy from P.L.A.Y., a Caitec ball toy that had a fun and innovative squeak (and has held up to my chompers thus far), Apple Cobbler organic and GMO-free cookies from Snicky Snacks, Plato Organic Chicken treats, and a Barkworthies 100% beef bully stick.

How Does your Garden Grow? May Barkbox // Ammo the Dachshund

Who knew eating healthy could be so yummy!

How Does your Garden Grow? May Barkbox // Ammo the Dachshund

Of course I went straight for the bully stick!

How Does your Garden Grow? May Barkbox // Ammo the Dachshund

You can fetch your pet a Barkbox subscription and save 10% off with code AMMO5 and don’t forget Barkbox gives 10% of their revenue to local rescues and shelters across the United States and Canada.

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

Meatballs in My Belly

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Ammo

Meatballs in my Belly // Ammo the Dachshund

Over the weekend my mom and dad decided to make some homemade hamburgers – in preparation for some home barbecuing fun this summer. I was a little worried I was going to be left out of the burger fun, when mom pulled out something just for me.

Meatballs in my Belly // Ammo the Dachshund

Mom said she was going to make me some mutt meatballs! This fun Treat Mix was included in one of my past Barkbox’s, and all that was needed to make them was a 1 pound package of ground meat, one egg, and the mutt meatballs mix.

Meatballs in my Belly // Ammo the Dachshund

First mom stirred all the ingredients into a bowl.

Meatballs in my Belly // Ammo the Dachshund

Then she laid them out on a tray to bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Meatballs in my Belly // Ammo the Dachshund

The 30 minutes wait was the hardest part about the whole process.

Meatballs in my Belly // Ammo the Dachshund

Finally they popped out of the oven all golden brown!

Meatballs in my Belly // Ammo the Dachshund

I could smell those yummy meatballs a mile away!

Meatballs in my Belly // Ammo the Dachshund

Ammo taste test approved!

Looking to get some fun Barkbox goodies just like these? You can sign up for your own subscription and save 10% with code AMMO5

Easter with the Barkbox Bunny

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Ammo