Product Review: SafetyGlo Harness for Dogs from Chewy.com

Disclaimer: This review is brought to you by Chewy.

When my friends over at Chewy.com, formally known as Mr. Chewy (they dropped the formality because we’re all friends here), contacted me about the new SafetyGlo products they are carrying on their site – I just knew I had to take them for a whirl.

Safetyglo Harness Product Review from Chewy.com via Ammo the Dachshund

The SafetyGlo products are the only ones on the market that are solar and usb chargeable. They emit a glowing light that is visible from over 500 yards away.

Perfect for keeping your pet safe on late night walks, visible at night in the back yard, and if you’re like me….on the family farm.

Safetyglo Harness Product Review from Chewy.com via Ammo the Dachshund

But before I could take the SafetyGlo harness for a spin, I had to charge it up! The easily detachable charging unit comes with a small USB cable that can be plugged into your computer for charging. Alternatively you can leave it to charge out in the sun – or simply place it on your dog while they are outside during the day and let the sun do it’s magic.

Safetyglo Harness Product Review from Chewy.com via Ammo the Dachshund

Once charged, the SafetyGlo unit easily snaps & velcros to the back of the harness.

Safetyglo Harness Product Review from Chewy.com via Ammo the Dachshund

There is also a handy on and off switch on the charger – so during the day you can switch it off.

Safetyglo Harness Product Review from Chewy.com via Ammo the Dachshund

And at night you can let it Glo!

Safetyglo Harness Product Review from Chewy.com via Ammo the Dachshund

Of course the true test is always the farm dog test….so I harnessed up and prepared to romp around the farm in my new SafetyGlo Harness.

Farmdog approved!

I’m wearing the medium SafetyGlo Harness, which fits me snuggly like a glove – it seems the sizes might run a little small, so when ordering maybe order a size up if you are unsure.

You can fetch your own SafteyGlo Products from $5.99 – $24.99 at Chewy.com!

Disclosure: I received a SafetyGlo Harness from review, all opinions are entirely my own.Ammo the Dachshund

Birthday Week: DIY Pet Birthday Bandana

Birthdays call for celebration, and what better way to celebrate than a spiffy new bandana to let everyone know it’s your Birthday!

Birthday Week // DIY Pet Birthday Bandana // Ammo the Dachshund

And because I want everyone to celebrate with me, here’s a tutorial I created to help you make your own pet a celebratory bandana.

Birthday Week // DIY Pet Birthday Bandana // Ammo the Dachshund

DIY Pet Birthday Bandana

Materials:

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Birthday Week // DIY Pet Birthday Bandana // Ammo the Dachshund

Step 1: Using a ruler and cutting utensil, cut a bandana sized piece of fabric out of your material. We used a bandana I already had as a template, but you can also measure your pet’s neck and add about 4″ to be able to tie it. You might also opt to sew the edges of your bandana to prevent fraying before moving on to step 2.

Birthday Week // DIY Pet Birthday Bandana // Ammo the Dachshund

Step 2: You will need your HOORAY! stamp for this part (my mom carved mine, find out how to carve a stamp here or find out how to purchase one here). Use your sponge brush to apply screen printing ink or acrylic paint mixed with Textile Medium to the stamp.

Birthday Week // DIY Pet Birthday Bandana // Ammo the Dachshund

Step 3: Stamp your fabric in several places, re-applying paint after each one. Then allow to dry.

Birthday Week // DIY Pet Birthday Bandana // Ammo the Dachshund

Adding another color can add to the overall effect.

Birthday Week // DIY Pet Birthday Bandana // Ammo the Dachshund

And when you are all finished you will have a spiffy new bandana that’s perfect for celebrating my Birthday with me.

Birthday Week // DIY Pet Birthday Bandana // Ammo the Dachshund

Happy Birthday to me! Only 3 more days until I’m officially 4 and get to open all my presents!

 

My HOORAY! stamp was inspired by a post on Squirrelly Minds.Ammo the Dachshund

Rainbows and Sunsets on the Farm

Just as I was finishing up my chores on the farm last week the sky began to darken – and not just because the sun was beginning to set.

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The rain came and went leaving everything dripping wet on the farm, but it also left something pretty awesome behind.

rainbows and sunsets on the farm

A beautiful rainbow light up the hills behind the farm.

rainbows and sunsets on the farm

I’m not sure Nitro and Jet appreciated how spectacular it was as they stuffed their horsey faces with grass.

rainbows and sunsets on the farm

I on the other hand, know a good rainbow when I see one!

rainbows and sunsets on the farm

As I waddled about the farm enjoying my rainbow I couldn’t help but think that this is truly what SPRING is all about.

rainbows and sunsets on the farm

The garden is growing.

rainbows and sunsets on the farm

Even the weeds are sprouting.

rainbows and sunsets on the farm

And enjoying some rainfall under a rainbow on the farm is heaven….

rainbows and sunsets on the farm

…especially when it brings the earthworms out to play! 

Friday Fetch: St. Patty’s Day

Tomorrow is St. Patrick’s Day! So in keeping with the spirit, here’s my St. Patty’s Day product round-up.

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1. Vintage Tie Collar from Thwap on Etsy

2. Clover ID Tag from Blanket ID

3. Green Orbee-Tuff Bone from Planet Dog

4. Shamrock Tough Dog Toy from Nip and Bones

5. The Murphy Polo from American Digs

I’m really digging the green neck tie! How about you?

St. Patrick’s Day – Breaking out the Green

I know technically it isn’t St. Patrick’s Day yet, and I’m really not Irish (although I do have pretty red hair), but I just couldn’t wait any longer to break out my green!

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I was also secretly hoping that my “holiday spirit” would entice the Leprechauns to come out and play!

ammo the dachshund st. Patrick's Day

Remember last year when I came soooo close to getting my paws on some of the Leprechaun gold?

ammo the dachshund st. patrick's day

Well, this year I decided instead of hunting down the Leprechaun “den”, I’d let them come to me.

ammo the dachshund st. patrick's day

I have a feeling those Leprechauns know how to party! And maybe, just maybe, they’ll come party with me at my house.

ammo the dachshund st. patrick's day

And if they happen to bring some of their gold along with them – I definitely wouldn’t complain.

ammo the dachshund st. patrick's day

So come join the party Leprechauns! I’ve got kibble for everyone! 

Santa’s Secret Workshop

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Last week I was busy working away on a secret project for the Holidays. I made Christmas Cards! Yay!

ammo the dachshund christmas cards

Mom fashioned a beard for me out of some cotton and a string and I happily posed for portraits in a cheerful little Santa hat we got at the dollar store last year.

ammo the dachshund christmas cards

Picture taking always proves to be the easy part, it’s coming up with the inside greetings that takes a little more effort.

ammo the dachshund christmas cards

But this year I came up with my very own version of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas….

He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot,
And left tiny paw prints all covered in soot.
The beard of his chin was white as the snow,
His twinkling eyes gave off a warm glow.

He spoke not a word, but gave out a sigh,
As he gobbled the milk & cookies in the blink of an eye.

He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle,
And away they all flew like the down of a thistle.
But I heard him exclaim as he drove out of sight,
“I like peanut butter cookies, next time get it right!”

You can fetch your very own set of my Holiday Greeting Cards HERE. Send a little Christmas Cheer to everyone you know! And because I love you all oh so much, enter the code AMMOPAL at checkout to get 10% off your order. Yipee!

Leprechaun Gold

Remember when I went searching in the woods for gnomes, trolls, and leprechauns a few days ago with Trooper? Well I did it. I found the leprechaun hole! Leprechauns live in holes right?

This must be where the Leprechauns live, I can smell their gold!

I was soooo close to catching them. But they had it pretty well booby trapped with briers.

I decided I’ll have to come back when Trooper is around to help me. Unless his dainty paws can’t handle the thorns.

Mark my words Leprechauns, I’ll get my paws on that gold!

 

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

P.S. If you find any Leprechauns today tell them I’m on to them, and I know where they live!