Category Archives: Adventure

On the Lake with Friends

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Adventures on the lake are quickly becoming my favorite thing to do in the summer. And at the Marsh Creek Boat Rental, where dogs are always welcome, there is a whole slew of fun to be had out on the water!

On the Lake with Friends // Ammo the Dachshund

I started out my adventure by renting a paddleboard with mom. There’s nothing quite like gliding through the water on one of those!

On the Lake with Friends // Ammo the Dachshund

This time I brought along my pal Shilah, for her very first boat ride in a motorized rowboat rental.

On the Lake with Friends // Ammo the Dachshund

Dad also rented a kayak which I happily took a few laps around the lake in.

On the Lake with Friends // Ammo the Dachshund

Since this was Shilah’s first trip to the lake I decided to let her test out the paddle board, which is one of my favorite rental choices.

On the Lake with Friends // Ammo the Dachshund

Shilah had also never been swimming before, so I gave her a little coaching from the sidelines.

On the Lake with Friends // Ammo the Dachshund

Eventually though I hopped aboard to show her how to man her lake vessel with style. She’s only one, so she has lots of learning to do still!

On the Lake with Friends // Ammo the Dachshund

Shilah almost got to assist in her first water rescue when Dad accidentally tipped his kayak, but luckily things didn’t get too crazy.

On the Lake with Friends // Ammo the Dachshund

Later I showed off my natural swimming skills, and it was enough to convince my pal to take her first dip too! You can see her showing off at the end of this video:

On the Lake with Friends // Ammo the Dachshund

Being on the lake with my friends was so enjoyable I just didn’t want it to end!

On the Lake with Friends // Ammo the Dachshund

So when we landed back on shore I decided to practice some of my swimming skills.

On the Lake with Friends // Ammo the Dachshund

I’ve gotten quite good at playing fetch in the water, mom even picked up this new floating buoy toy for me from West Elm (which mom bought before it sold out).

Sigh, I’m so sad that summer is coming to an end, but hopefully I’ll get to squeeze in a few more lake trips before it ends!Ammo the Dachshund

 

Sunday Breakfast

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Sunday Breakfast // Ammo the Dachshund

Sunday breakfast out with the family is one of those enjoyable outings that are always few and far between. Which is why last Sunday mom and dad took me out to Georgio’s to have an lovely feast.

Sunday Breakfast // Ammo the Dachshund

And when breakfast comes looking like this you can’t help but to use your best sad puppy face to get a bite of bacon!

Sunday Breakfast // Ammo the Dachshund

Sunday Breakfast // Ammo the Dachshund

Works every time!

Sunday Breakfast // Ammo the Dachshund

If you know my mom and dad, then you know that just one outing in a day is never enough – so a stop off at the river on the way home is the perfect thing to work off all that bacon I ate!

Sunday Breakfast // Ammo the Dachshund

Of course the food coma which ensued afterwards was still inevitable! But Sunday breakfast was totally worth it! Ammo the Dachshund

The Goshen Country Fair is for Dogs

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The Goshen Country Fair is exactly what you think of when you picture a country fair. Livestock, carnival rides and games, music, blueberry pie, cotton candy, and dogs!

Goshen Country Fair // Dog Friendly Event // Ammo the Dachshund

This past weekend I got to attend the fair for some good old fashioned hometown fun!

Goshen Country Fair // Dog Friendly Event // Ammo the Dachshund

To kick off my adventure I checked out the Pet Show hosted by the SPCA which was open to family dogs who wanted to compete in categories like cutest puppy and best costume. This year I decided not to enter, but instead observe my competition for next year!

Goshen Country Fair // Dog Friendly Event // Ammo the Dachshund

Plus it gave me a better spot to check out all the cute ladies!

Goshen Country Fair // Dog Friendly Event // Ammo the Dachshund

After the pet show I wandered over to the 4-H livestock tents to make some new friends. The sheep were a little sheepish though, and it seemed no one was interested in being my BFF.

Goshen Country Fair // Dog Friendly Event // Ammo the Dachshund

The cows proved to be a little more interesting – or at least their smell was quite intriguing to me! I’m trying to convince mom that I need my own cows on the farm now.

Goshen Country Fair // Dog Friendly Event // Ammo the Dachshund

I then took some time to check out all the fun booths and fair items, and when mom started to zero in on a booth that was offering free nail trims – I decided it would be better if we checked out the carnival games instead!

Goshen Country Fair // Dog Friendly Event // Ammo the Dachshund

I tried my paw at some of the squirt gun games – but alas my aim wasn’t quite up to par to beat the small child sitting next to me!

Goshen Country Fair // Dog Friendly Event // Ammo the Dachshund

Dad even tried to win me a stuffed animal at the dart game – but it seems our luck had run out on the carnival games.

Goshen Country Fair // Dog Friendly Event // Ammo the Dachshund

So instead we picked up some Goshen Homemade Doughnuts and decided to wait for the evening’s entertainment to begin.

Goshen Country Fair // Dog Friendly Event // Ammo the Dachshund

They had live music and even a pie eating contest to entertain me while I waited for the big act of the night to take the stage.

Goshen Country Fair // Dog Friendly Event // Ammo the Dachshund

The Kountry K-9 Show was just up my alley, as a group of rescue trick dogs performed some pretty cool tricks on stage. I was secretly hoping they might ask me to join them!

Goshen Country Fair // Dog Friendly Event // Ammo the Dachshund

At the end of the night I waved goodbye to the ferris wheel, and felt grateful that dogs weren’t allowed on the carnival rides because I’m perfectly happy keeping all 4 feet on the ground!

Until next year Goshen Country Fair! Ammo the Dachshund

July 2013 Monthly Recap

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It’s time to take a look back over the past month at all the exciting things I’ve done! So just incase you missed it, here are some of my highlights from July!

My Personal Puddle // Ammo the Dachshund

I took a dip in my own Personal Puddle!

Adventure Awaits // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared what I do when Adventure Awaits.

4th of July // Independence Day // Ammo the Dachshund

I celebrated the 4th of July.

Fourth of July with Ammo the Dachshund

I recapped all the adventures I had on the Fourth of July.

Day at the Pool // Ammo the Dachshund

I spent the day at the pool.

Easy Poop A Scoop Product Review and Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I reviewed and gave away an Easy-Scoop-A-Poop.

At the Rodeo // Team Penning // Ammo the Dachshund

I went to the rodeo to watch my ponies compete.

Product Review: True Chews Premium Jerky from Chewy.com // Ammo the Dachshund

I helped my pal Trooper test out some True Chews premium jerky.

Swim Lessons // Ammo the Dachshund

I took some swim lessons.

Voyagers K9 Apparel for Dogs // Product Review // Ammo the Dachshund

I tested out my new raincoat from Voyagers K9 and gave away a gift certificate to a lucky reader.

Rainy Days at the Lake // Marshcreek // Ammo the Dachshund

I spent a rainy day at the lake with my pal Shilah.

Prime Pet Supply Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I tested and gave away some great products at Prime Pet Supply.

2013 Chincoteague Pony Penning // Ammo the Dachshund

I welcomed my ponies home from the Chincoteague Pony Penning.

Adventures in Graphic Design // Ammo the Dachshund goes to Work

I got to spend the day at work with dad.

An Average Weekend // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared what an average weekend looks like for me.

 

Boy, I sure did a lot in July! I’m looking forward to many more adventures in August! Ammo the Dachshund

An Average Weekend

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An average weekend for me is probably actually not that average. See my family is always on the go go go, and one weekend adventure always leads to another.

An Average Weekend // Ammo the Dachshund

Most days always start out on the farm, with my daily farm chores like feeding the ponies and making sure everything is in order.

An Average Weekend // Ammo the Dachshund

An Average Weekend // Ammo the Dachshund

Then usually it’s out to lunch – always at a dog friendly dining establishment!

An Average Weekend // Ammo the Dachshund

Then it’s off to burn some calories by going on a hike!

An Average Weekend // Ammo the Dachshund

An Average Weekend // Ammo the Dachshund

On the way home we make a pit-stop at the hardware store to pick up supplies for more weekend projects.

An Average Weekend // Ammo the Dachshund

I take a quick rest, because I know we’ll be stopping for ice cream on the way home too.

An Average Weekend // Ammo the Dachshund

With all these weekend adventures it’s no wonder that by the time I arrive home again I look like this! And it’s not even bedtime yet!

I can’t complain though, because weekend adventures are the best! Ammo the Dachshund

Rainy Days at the Lake

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On those hot summer days one of my very favorite things to do is to visit the Marshcreek State Park – home to my favorite lake. But what about on those rainy summer days? Well, I still like to visit the lake!

Rainy Days at the Lake // Marshcreek // Ammo the Dachshund

The day started hot and sunny enough, so I packed up my life vest (and my pal Shilah the Husky) and headed out to the lake.

Rainy Days at the Lake // Marshcreek // Ammo the Dachshund

I was surprised to find that the water was warm, as in bathtub warm! So I had no hesitation in jumping right in!

Rainy Days at the Lake // Marshcreek // Ammo the Dachshund

Rainy Days at the Lake // Marshcreek // Ammo the Dachshund

Shilah had a bit more hesitation with the water, would you believe she’s never been to a lake before! Not to worry though, I was able to coax her right in.

Rainy Days at the Lake // Marshcreek // Ammo the Dachshund

Just as I was starting to get warmed up a huge storm came through and dampened my chance to hop on a boat rental!

Rainy Days at the Lake // Marshcreek // Ammo the Dachshund

But after waiting out the heaviest of rain, I wasn’t going to let it spoil my fun, and it was back in the water for Shilah and me!

Rainy Days at the Lake // Marshcreek // Ammo the Dachshund

Rainy Days at the Lake // Marshcreek // Ammo the Dachshund

I even took to some good old fashioned dog paddling, because I of course had to show off my mad swimming skills to my pal Shilah!

What do you do on rainy summer days? Ammo the Dachshund

Swim Lessons

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Swim Lessons // Ammo the Dachshund

I’ve been taking swim lessons with my Dad at the pool lately, because I want to become a much stronger swimmer!

Dad says my swim kick is getting stronger every time, and before you know it I’ll be the official life guard at the family pool.

Swim Lessons // Ammo the Dachshund

In preparation for my inevitable lifeguarding duties I have been practicing saving my cousins.

Swim Lessons // Ammo the Dachshund

Although with all those flotation devices on it makes a little hard for a dog to practice saving drowning people! Ammo the Dachshund

I went to the Rodeo

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You might remember that a couple of months ago I visited the Rodeo in Amish Country, well this time I was back to watch my mom and Boomerang compete in it!

At the Rodeo // Team Penning // Ammo the Dachshund

Boomer was competing in a sport called Team Penning, which basically means that three riders have 90 seconds to round up three cows that are the same number (a number is called out by the announcer at the start) and pen them into a small corral at the other end of the arena.

At the Rodeo // Team Penning // Ammo the Dachshund

My buddy Boomer is pretty new to moving cows around, and this was only the third time he’s tried team penning.

At the Rodeo // Team Penning // Ammo the Dachshund

Luckily he had me in the stands to cheer him on, and I think I was good luck because on his very first time out Boomer’s team penned their cows well under the time limit!

At the Rodeo // Team Penning // Ammo the Dachshund

Not to brag, but I pretty much taught him all he knows!

Find out more about my famous pony friends at PaintingPony.com Ammo the Dachshund

4th of July Fun

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Fourth of July with Ammo the Dachshund

Oh glorious Fourth of July – a celebration of my country that also brings cookouts, trips to the park, and a romp in the brandywine river, what’s not to love?

Fourth of July with Ammo the Dachshund

I dressed in some festive Fourth of July colors and headed down to a local park for the yearly Downingtown Good Neighbor Day Celebration.

Fourth of July with Ammo the Dachshund

Fourth of July with Ammo the Dachshund

After meeting and greeting with all my “neighbors”, I was ready for something sweet.

Fourth of July with Ammo the Dachshund

Dad picked us up from soda from the Freaky Dog Soda shop (although all I got was water to wet my whistle) and then we headed to the Brandywine to get our feet wet.

Fourth of July with Ammo the Dachshund

Ah, nothing like a refreshing dip in the river to cool you off on a hot day! How did you celebrate this 4th of July? Ammo the Dachshund

Kayaking Adventure

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Kayaking Adventure // Ammo the Dachshund // Marshcreek Lake

Over the weekend it got hot hot hot, and instead of just laying around the house panting I decided to go to the lake!

Kayaking Adventure // Ammo the Dachshund // Marshcreek Lake

I’m no stranger to the Marshcreek Lake, in fact I took my first paddleboarding adventure out there just last year.

Kayaking Adventure // Ammo the Dachshund // Marshcreek Lake

This time though I decided to take to the lake via kayak!

Kayaking Adventure // Ammo the Dachshund // Marshcreek Lake

Kayaking Adventure // Ammo the Dachshund // Marshcreek Lake

The wind in my ears was just what I needed to cool off on a hot summer day.

What do you do to beat the heat in the summer?Ammo the Dachshund