When Big Dogs Play with Small Dogs

There is one rule I always live by. It’s a rule that keeps me safe, makes me feel brave, and drives my best friend Trooper CRAZY!

When Big Dogs Play with Small Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

And that rule is…. ALWAYS CHOOSE YOUR HIDING PLACE BEFORE YOU PLAY WITH THE BIG DOGS!

When Big Dogs Play with Small Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

See those big dogs sometimes don’t understand how big they actually are. And they also don’t always realize how small you actually are. So when you have a PLAN B incase things get a little too rough, life is just a little bit easier.

When Big Dogs Play with Small Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

Trooper is never thrilled when I decide to take a trip into my hiding places, but even as much as I love playing with him – sometimes he doesn’t know his own size either.

When Big Dogs Play with Small Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

I mean just check out this photo of him accidentally kicking me the other day when we were playing on the farm.

I love you buddy, but sometimes you’re a big oaf.

When Big Dogs Play with Small Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

Better safe than sorry when you play with the big dogs! Ammo the Dachshund

December 2014 Monthly Recap

Before we get to the recap of all the exciting adventures I’ve been on in December, I wanted to give a shoutout to my special sponsors! 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 December Adventures…

Enter at A Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I kicked off December by sharing a very special custom leather dog collar which had my favorite pony’s hair in it!

Post Turkey Hangover // Thanksgiving // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared how I spent Thanksgiving with my family.

Caught Red Handed // Ammo the Dachshund

Mom caught me being naughty at the shop.

Mimi Green Engraved Buckle Collar Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared a beautiful collar from mimi green in my favorite color, teal!

Olga's 90th Birthday Party // Ammo the Dachshund

One of my very favorite customers at my shop turned 90, and I helped her celebrate in a big way!

12 Days of Cheer! // Ammo the Dachshund

I kicked off the 12 Days of Cheer for the month of December!

12 Days of Cheer! Free Desktop Wallpaper // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared a free downloadable desktop wallpaper.

12 Days of Cheer! Ammo's 2014 Holiday Card // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared the outtakes from my 2014 Holiday card photo shoot.

Adventure Dog Gift Guide // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared some super fun gift guides for the holidays.

Martha Stewart Pets Holiday Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared some new fun holiday clothes from Martha Stewart Pets.

12 Days of Cheer! Ammo's 2014 Wish List // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared my holiday wish list.

12 Days of Cheer! Easy DIY Gold Dog Ornaments // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared a round-up of my favorite holiday DIY’s.

12 Days of Cheer! DIY Holiday Dog Collar Flair // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared a DIY to make some holiday flair for your dog.

The Annual Murdering of our Christmas Tree // Ammo the Dachshund

I hunted down my Christmas tree.

New in the Shop! 2015 Dachshund Calendar // Ammo the Dachshund

I gave away some fun goodies to my online shop.

12 Days of Cheer! Annual Christmas Parade // Ammo the Dachshund

I attended my town’s Christmas parade – and sang loudly for all to hear!

12 Days of Cheer! DIY Christmas Cracker for Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared an easy DIY for Christmas Crackers for Dogs.

12 Days of Cheer! Merry Christmas from Ammo the Dachshund

I wished everyone a Merry Christmas, just before I took a short break to spend time with my family.

Wow, who knew my December could get so wild? I can’t wait to kick off 2015 with even more fun – I hope you’ll join me for the ride! Ammo the Dachshund

How I Spent My Christmas

So I’m back from my mini holiday vacation, and I don’t know about you, but mine wasn’t far long enough!

And while I very much enjoyed “unplugging” for a bit, I just couldn’t wait to share with you all the adventures I had while I was gone. I have so much to share from hiking trips, to airplane rides, and adventures with friends, but before I get to all that, lets start off where I left off….Christmas Eve!

What I did for Christmas // Ammo the Dachshund

So on Christmas Eve, after I finished working a 1/2 day at the shop with mom, it was time for a little adventure.

What I did for Christmas // Ammo the Dachshund

First stop on my adventure, was a pit-stop at the Pretzel Factory. My only gripe, they didn’t sell dog cookies.

What I did for Christmas // Ammo the Dachshund

But not to worry, because we arrived at my local Pet Valu just in time to do a little pre-Christmas shopping.

What I did for Christmas // Ammo the Dachshund

And guess who was doing some last minute shopping himself? That’s right, I got to whisper my Christmas list into Good Old St. Nick’s ear on Christmas Eve! And he assured me that I didn’t make the naughty list……phew!

What I did for Christmas // Ammo the Dachshund

And boy was he right, because when I awoke on Christmas morning there was a whole pile of goodies under the tree for me!

I’m pretty much an expert at present unwrapping, and I wasted no time diving right into my gifts!

What I did for Christmas // Ammo the Dachshund

The first item to reach my wrath – my December Barkbox! And just like every other month it has arrived at my doorstep, it did not disappoint!

What I did for Christmas // Ammo the Dachshund

And if your pup is wishing it received these goodies (plus the adorable bandana you’ll see me wearing later), don’t worry, you have until January 10th to snag your pup a Barkbox for 10% off with code AMMO5

What I did for Christmas // Ammo the Dachshund

Under my tree was also this super cool Himalayan dog chew with a Ruffhides wrap from the Barkshop.

What I did for Christmas // Ammo the Dachshund

Curses that Ruffhides wrap really slowed down my chewing, to which mom said yay! and I said aw man!

What I did for Christmas // Ammo the Dachshund

Santa must have been peeking over my shoulder when I was in Pet Valu on Christmas Eve, because he snagged me one of these mini Benebones….my favorite!

What I did for Christmas // Ammo the Dachshund

My mom and dad also got me one of these nifty travel bags for my dog food from Harry Barker – I can’t wait to take it along on my next camping trip!

What I did for Christmas // Ammo the Dachshund

They also got me a package of my very favorite treats, these organic chicken treats from Plato.

What I did for Christmas // Ammo the Dachshund

Santa also brought me a couple of lounge collars in my favorite color teal, so I can keep a few in all my favorite places – the farm and the shop.

What I did for Christmas // Ammo the Dachshund

And last but not least, my friends at Chewy.com sent me these Texas Toothpicks. They are made from pure beef tail and provide both a crunchy and chewy treat that help keep teeth and gums clean. So while I’m munching away on a tasty treat – I can feel good knowing my teeth are getting sparkly clean!

What I did for Christmas // Ammo the Dachshund

After a fun morning at home with my family I packed up and headed out to the farm.

What I did for Christmas // Ammo the Dachshund

I was so excited to spend Christmas day on the farm with my pal Trooper, especially because he FINALLY moved into his new house!

What I did for Christmas // Ammo the Dachshund

Of course I couldn’t show up to my buddy’s house empty handed, I also brought along a few goodies for him too like a Ruffhides Chew toy just for him.

What I did for Christmas // Ammo the Dachshund

Trooper needed a little help breaking it in though, so like the best friend that I am, I offered to show him how it’s done. I’m so sweet like that.

What I did for Christmas // Ammo the Dachshund

I also gifted my buddy this handmade pet id tag from Tag Me Pet Tags, which I had custom made with his name and the farm logo on it – on account of that he now officially lives on the farm.

What I did for Christmas // Ammo the Dachshund

Trooper really loved it, and if you want to snag your pup one too you can use code HOLLYAMMO for 10% off your next purchase.

What I did for Christmas // Ammo the Dachshund

The best part about spending Christmas day on the farm though, that my furry little pony friends were just right outside the door.

What I did for Christmas // Ammo the Dachshund

It made it that much more special that I could spend time with all of my friends on Christmas day.

What I did for Christmas // Ammo the Dachshund

Before my holiday festivities could come to an end I packed up at the farm and headed over to my MomMom & PopPop’s house for some more fun with all my cousins and Aunts & Uncles.

What I did for Christmas // Ammo the Dachshund

I had a blast opening presents with my family.

What I did for Christmas // Ammo the Dachshund

And even took a few selfies with my cousins!

P.S. Santa if you’re reading this, I really want a pair of those spiffy storm trooper & darth vadar pajamas next year too!

Happy Holidays friends! Ammo the Dachshund

Disclosure: This post contains links to some affiliate pages, but all opinions are entirely my own.

 

Mimi Green Engraved Buckle Collar Review & Giveaway

Disclosure: This review and giveaway is brought to you by Mimi Green.

Mimi Green Engraved Buckle Collar Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Recently my new friends at Mimi Green sent me one of their Laser Engraved Buckle Collars to test out.

Mimi Green Engraved Buckle Collar Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

With a hole slew of collar patterns, colors, and styles I almost couldn’t decide which one I would like to wear. That is until I spotted this lovely velvet teal color (aka the Zack Collar) and I just knew it would be perfect!

Mimi Green Engraved Buckle Collar Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

The Laser Engraved buckle is a plastic/metal hybrid which is great for dogs of all sizes, but especially smaller breeds because it makes the collar weigh less than a full metal buckle.

And if you’re someone that can’t stand the sound of jingle jangle id tags as your dog runs around the house, you can always forgo them if you like since your dog’s identification is right on the collar!

Mimi Green Engraved Buckle Collar Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

While a velvet collar is probably not optimal on the farm (as it may collect a little too much “farm”), I just couldn’t help but take my new Mimi Green Collar for a fun farm photoshoot.

Mimi Green Engraved Buckle Collar Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

The pretty teal color just popped out there! And their velvet collars also come in lots of other fun colors.

Mimi Green Engraved Buckle Collar Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

You can totally see me on the cover of Vogue can’t you!

Grab your own vogue worthy collar with engraved buckle from Mimi Green, and as a bonus you can save 10% with code Ammo10

And now for the best part….

Mimi Green Engraved Buckle Collar Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

ONE LUCKY WINNER WILL WIN A LASER ENGRAVED COLLAR FROM MIMI GREEN

Here’s HOW TO WIN:

For this giveaway I will be using, Rafflecopter. By entering this giveaway you will be signing up for the Mimi Green Newsletter, but you can unsubscribe at anytime. Winner 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 12/16/14 12AM EST. Open to WORLDWIDE readers. 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 Mimi Green, but all opinions are my own! Ammo the Dachshund

P.S. Don’t forget, today is the last day to enter my Enter at A, LLC for a custom leather collar.

Only a few days left to pick up my Adventure Awaits T-shirt to benefit the Coast to Coast Dachshund Rescue! Check it out HERE!

Post Turkey Hangover

Thanksgiving may have been last week, but that doesn’t mean I’ve recovered from it just yet! Here’s just how I celebrated this year…

Post Turkey Hangover // Thanksgiving // Ammo the Dachshund

I kicked off my Thanksgiving with a trip to the farm – and as you can see I had snow on Turkey Day!

Post Turkey Hangover // Thanksgiving // Ammo the Dachshund

As lovely as I find the snow, I was thankful that Trooper’s new house has heat – because I was looking forward to being warm!

Post Turkey Hangover // Thanksgiving // Ammo the Dachshund

Post Turkey Hangover // Thanksgiving // Ammo the Dachshund

Trooper spent most of the Thanksgiving morning doing this – I suspect he just didn’t want to share his new Puller toys with me….but that’s ok, I’m still thankful for my best friend – even if he doesn’t like to share!

Post Turkey Hangover // Thanksgiving // Ammo the Dachshund

Eventually Trooper stepped away from his Puller hoarding to share some Canidae cookies with me, YUM!

Post Turkey Hangover // Thanksgiving // Ammo the Dachshund

And I had an obligatory Thanksgiving potty break. 🙂

Post Turkey Hangover // Thanksgiving // Ammo the Dachshund

Now even though we didn’t have a Thanksgiving meal at Trooper’s new house (as there is still lots of construction to be done), that didn’t stop me from hanging around in the kitchen.

Post Turkey Hangover // Thanksgiving // Ammo the Dachshund

Because regardless of wether there is food or not, the kitchen is where you’re supposed to be on Thanksgiving day!

Post Turkey Hangover // Thanksgiving // Ammo the Dachshund

Before I knew it though it was time to wave goodbye to my ponies and head off on my next Thanksgiving adventure.

Post Turkey Hangover // Thanksgiving // Ammo the Dachshund

At Mom Mom & Pop Pop’s house I started where I had left off at the farm….hanging around the kitchen.

Post Turkey Hangover // Thanksgiving // Ammo the Dachshund

Only this time there was an actual turkey!

Post Turkey Hangover // Thanksgiving // Ammo the Dachshund

Thanksgiving should be renamed “Torture Dogs with a Big Plate of Meat Day”, because it is TORTURE!

Post Turkey Hangover // Thanksgiving // Ammo the Dachshund

And even though I didn’t get to have more than a bite or two of turkey, I did get to enjoy my own feast complete with doggie stew that came with my Barkbox this month!

Post Turkey Hangover // Thanksgiving // Ammo the Dachshund

It comes at no surprise that my post turkey day self looked like this. But boy was it a good day with my family! Ammo the Dachshund

 

P.S. Don’t forget there is still time to order one of my Adventure Awaits T-shirts for Christmas and to benefit the Coast to Coast Dachshund Rescue! Hurry before it’s too late!

Horse Show Helper

Iron Horse Farm Show Helper // Ammo the Dachshund

Over the weekend we held the last of our series of horse events at the farm for the season. I’m always the bestest of helpers, see there’s me guarding the arena equipment before the show starts!

Iron Horse Farm Show Helper // Ammo the Dachshund

I take on many duties when event day arrives – here’s me and Trooper helping to set up the food booth.

Iron Horse Farm Show Helper // Ammo the Dachshund

I also help to direct people to the Secretary table – where they need to sign up for the event.

Iron Horse Farm Show Helper // Ammo the Dachshund

But my number one job on event day is always the meet and greet committee. I’ve had lots of practice with this being a shop dog!

Iron Horse Farm Show Helper // Ammo the Dachshund

Welcoming everyone with a friendly tail wag is always top priority! Ammo the Dachshund

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

Fall is in the Air

It’s that time of year when the sun sets earlier, the leaves change a pretty color, and you have to bundle up a little more on the farm! Here’s a fun little collection of photos from my recent fall fun around the farm.

Fall is in the Air // Ammo the Dachshund

Fall is in the Air // Ammo the Dachshund

Fall is in the Air // Ammo the Dachshund

Fall is in the Air // Ammo the Dachshund

Fall is in the Air // Ammo the Dachshund

Don’t you just want to jump in a great big pile of leaves and sip hot chocolate now? (well in my case just burrow under my favorite warm blanket!) Ammo the Dachshund

Fall with Martha Stewart

A couple of months ago Trooper and I got the opportunity to have a little fashion show with the new Martha Stewart Fall Pet Line, available at Petsmart.

The end result landed a photo of me on MarthaStewart.com – pretty exciting!

Martha Stewart Pets Fall Line // Ammo the Dachshund

The fact is though, mom took so many fun photos of Trooper and I enjoying our new Martha Stewart products – that we had to share all the others that didn’t make the cut!

Martha Stewart Pets Fall Line // Ammo the Dachshund

Especially since they are the PERFECT thing to put everyone in the Halloweenie mood!

Martha Stewart Pets Fall Line // Ammo the Dachshund

Honestly, what’s more Halloweenie than a dachshund dressed as a pumpkin?

Martha Stewart Pets Fall Line // Ammo the Dachshund

Martha Stewart Pets Fall Line // Ammo the Dachshund

Martha Stewart Pets Fall Line // Ammo the Dachshund

Well perhaps a dachshund dressed as a pumpkin in a pile of hay!

Martha Stewart Pets Fall Line // Ammo the Dachshund

Martha Stewart Pets Fall Line // Ammo the Dachshund

Trooper totally had his eye on the Martha Stewart toys, and I bet he was thinking he’d get to take them home with him after our little photoshoot.

Martha Stewart Pets Fall Line // Ammo the Dachshund

Sorry Trooper, I’ll share my Halloweenie collar with you, but these toys are mine….all mine!

What sort of things are you doing this fall to get into the Halloweenie mood?Ammo the Dachshund

Disclosure: I received products from Martha Stewart to photograph for their website, but decided to share the fun photos on my blog as well! All opinions are my own.

Betsy Farms & Minities Review & Giveaway

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

Betsy Farms and Minties Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Trooper and I are pretty hard working farm dogs, and when we’re busy with farm chores we can work up quite the appetite. So we were thrilled when we got the chance to test out some of Betsy Farms’ Chicken Jerky Chews and Minties’ Dental Chews.

Betsy Farms and Minties Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Betsy Farms‘ Chicken Jerky chews are made in the USA and do not include artificial preservatives, colors, or flavors while Minties Dental Chews are also made in the USA and free of wheat, gluten, soy, corn, artificial flavors and animal by-products.

Betsy Farms and Minties Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

So after running around on the farm all day Trooper and I couldn’t wait to test out our new chews.

Betsy Farms and Minties Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

The Betsy Farms Chicken Jerky smelled delicious and was the perfect size to break into smaller bite sized pieces, because even farm dogs have to watch their weight.

Betsy Farms and Minties Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Betsy Farms and Minties Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Betsy Farms and Minties Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I’m pretty sure the looks on mine and Trooper’s faces are enough to tell you how much we loved them!

Betsy Farms and Minties Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Now you may notice that Trooper and I have some nice pearly white smiles, and we’d definitely like to keep it that way!

Betsy Farms and Minties Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

My mom is always on the lookout for healthy treats to help keep my choppers looking this clean, because we all know that farm dogs don’t always have time to brush their teeth!

Betsy Farms and Minties Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

These Minties Chews seemed to fit the bill containing five natural ingredients that work in your dog’s mouth and stomach to promote fresh breath and reduce unpleasant odors:

  • Mint promotes minty fresh breath.
  • Parsley contains enzymes that help break down odor-causing particles in the stomach.
  • Dill helps inhibit bacterial growth and helps prevent early stages of gingivitis.
  • Fennel helps control bacteria and is a natural breath freshener.
  • Chlorophyll from alfalfa balances acid levels in the stomach and helps deodorize your dog’s body.

Betsy Farms and Minties Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

And guess what, even with all those fancy things to keep your teeth clean, they still taste yummy.

Betsy Farms and Minties Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Who knew keeping your teeth clean could be as easy as eating!

Betsy Farms and Minties Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

So thanks to our Betsy Farms and Minties Chews Trooper and I are now energized and ready to get back to our farm duties with pearly whites to boot!

As a bonus you can save $1 off your own package of Minties Chews when you like the VetIQ Facebook Page!

And now for the best part….

Betsy Farms and Minties Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

ONE LUCKY WINNER will win a package of Minties Chews!

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 9/16/14 12AM EST. Open to USA readers! Winners must claim their prizes within 48 hours of being notified or prize will be forfeited. Good luck!

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Disclosure: The opinions in this article are my own. I do not work for, or with, any brand mentioned in this article, nor do I have any official relationship with them. I have a relationship with GigaSavvy, for whom I create original editorial content. Ammo the Dachshund

P.S. Don’t forget, today is the last day to enter my giveaway for a $25 Voucher to Spreadshirt for a custom t-shirt!