May 2013 Monthly Recap and Sponsor Shoutout!

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 May!

Product Review: Orijen Freeze-Dried Pet Treats from Chewy.com // Ammo the Dachshund

I got to test out some of Orijen’s Freeze-Dried Treats from Chewy.com – they were yummy! Product Review: Orijen Freeze-Dried Treats from Chewy.com

Billy Wolf Giveaway and Sale // Ammo the Dachshund

I hosted a Giveaway with my friends at Billy Wolf. Billy Wolf Giveaway & Sale

Got Gold Fishes // Ammo the Dachshund

I went for a run on the farm. Got Gold Fishes

Paintings by Ammo the Dachshund // Shop Online

I showed off some of my most recent paintings. Paintings by Ammo the Dachshund

A Day of Sticks // Ammo the Dachshund

I helped mom and dad clean up sticks in my backyard that were left from the hurricane. A Day of Sticks

Kyley and Ammo the Dachshund // Dog Mom

I wished all the dog moms (and two legged moms) a Happy Mother’s Day. Happy Mother’s Day to the Dog Moms

A Dachshund's Art Gallery // Ammo the Dachshund

I showed off some of the art that I’ve collected around my home. A Dachshund’s Art Gallery

Barn Hunt with Ammo the Dachshund

I went on a barn hunt with my gal pal Liebe. I Went on a Barn Hunt

Nose Art by Ammo the Dachshund

I made some beautiful artwork on mom’s windows. Nose Art

Dining at 4 Dogs Tavern with a Dog // Ammo the Dachshund

I went out to eat at the Four Dogs Tavern. Tonight We Dine

Rodeo in Amish Country // Ammo the Dachshund

I got to check out a local Rodeo. Rodeo in Amish Country

Pickle Pocket - Treat Dispenser for Dogs - Review // Ammo the Dachshund

I showed everyone my new toy. My Pickle Pocket – Treat Dispenser for Dogs

Trooper as a Puppy // Ammo the Dachshund

I wished my best friend Trooper a Happy Birthday. Happy 6th Birthday Trooper

Ammo the Dachshund // 4th of July // USA

I remembered the soldiers on Memorial Day. Memorial Day Remembrances

Ammo and Shilah // Ammo the Dachshund

I got to hang out with my pal Shilah the Husky. Baseball, Huskies, and First Aid Kits

Stink Happens // Dirty Dog // Ammo the Dachshund

I rolled in the most awful thing ever and it was glorious! Stink Happens

Sponsor Shoutout:

It’s time for me to send a big wet sloppy kiss to my sponsors! They keep my website up and running and make it possible for me to bring you lots of adventures!

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And thanks again to all of my wonderful sponsors, I couldn’t do it without you!  Ammo the Dachshund

 

Bandit at the Devon Horse Show

I’ve been a regular at the Devon Horse Show, one of the oldest and largest outdoor multi-breed competitions in the United States, since I was just a wee thing. This year was no exception as I couldn’t pass up attending the most exciting night at Devon – the Grand Prix, where horses jump fences over 5 feet high!!

The Devon Horse Show 2013 // Ammo the Dachshund

Being at Devon it is customary to be rubbing elbows with some of Chester County’s social elite. Babies and dog are included in this mix….

The Devon Horse Show 2013 // Ammo the Dachshund

The Devon Horse Show 2013 // Ammo the Dachshund

After I did my fair share of obligatory tail wagging and butt sniffing, I settled in to watch one of Devon’s nightly exhibitions.

The Devon Horse Show 2013 // Ammo the Dachshund

And lo and behold that’s when the bandit showed up! Well technically he’s the One Arm Bandit, but he certainly had some exciting bandit tricks up his sleeve (even for one arm).

The Devon Horse Show 2013 // Ammo the Dachshund

The Devon Horse Show 2013 // Ammo the Dachshund

The Devon Horse Show 2013 // Ammo the Dachshund

photo by Chris Nichols curtsy of the Devon Horse Show Facebook Page

The Devon Horse Show 2013 // Ammo the Dachshund

photo by Chris Nichols curtsy of the Devon Horse Show Facebook Page

After watching the One Arm Bandit perform I had worked up quite an appetite – so I headed to the food stands to grab some dinner, and also did some shopping along the way.

The Devon Horse Show 2013 // Ammo the Dachshund

The Devon Horse Show 2013 // Ammo the Dachshund

Devon always seems to have quite the menagerie of items for sale – although this time I came home empty handed despite my protests to bring home this cute little dachshund topiary!

Now here is the part where I tell you all about watching the Grand Prix Jumping into the sunset with beautiful pictures of the fancy horses. But mom forgot to empty her camera and there was no more room to take any photos (I’m pretty sure it was filled to the brim with my cute mug). But luckily the Devon Horse Show Facebook Page had some beautiful shots from the evening (well maybe minus the really cute Dachshund that attended)…

The Devon Horse Show 2013 // Ammo the Dachshund

photo by Chris Nichols curtsy of the Devon Horse Show Facebook Page

The Devon Horse Show 2013 // Ammo the Dachshund

photo by Chris Nichols curtsy of the Devon Horse Show Facebook Page

Above is McLain Ward and his pretty horse Brewster, who won the $100,000 Wells Fargo Grand Prix of Devon. It was an exciting night, and I’m already counting down the days until next year’s event! Ammo the Dachshund

Billy Wolf Giveaway Winner Announced

It’s time to announce the winner of my Billy Wolf Giveaway!

Billy Wolf Giveaway and Sale // Ammo the Dachshund

One lucky winner will take home a Randal Bowl and Bag from Billy Wolf – the perfect accessory for a dog on the go! A clip lets you attach the bag anywhere so the collapsible bowl is at the ready when your pooch needs to quench his thirst or grab a quick bite.

Congrats to our winner, Janine who said she always packs “Earth Rated Poop Bags bio degradable and scented with lavender with cool dispenser. I love them and they smell great. Well for poop bags they smell great, LOL.” You will be hearing from me shortly!

And have no fear, even if you didn’t win this time you can still shop Billy Wolf‘s Mother’s Day Sale and save 15% off your entire order with code: MOM LOVE

Billy Wolf Giveaway and Sale // Ammo the Dachshund

There’s still time to show your mom some love! Shop Billy Wolf HERE! Ammo the Dachshund

Billy Wolf Giveaway & Sale

**UPDATE** This giveaway is no longer accepting entries.

It may be Monday, but I’m hear to make it a little better with a great giveaway and sale from my friends at Billy Wolf!

Billy Wolf carries fine hand-crafted coats and accessories for dogs. All of their coats and bandanas are made from vintage, dead stock, or American made fabrics and finished with salvaged buttons and handmade labels in New York City.

Billy Wolf Giveaway and Sale // Ammo the Dachshund

They have just released their line of new spring items which includes a new bandana for huskier breeds (the Haywood, Harper, and Boyd), two rain jackets and a collapsible water bowl for dogs and owners on the move.

Billy Wolf Giveaway and Sale // Ammo the Dachshund

Billy Wolf Giveaway and Sale // Ammo the Dachshund

Their Mother’s Day Sale has officially begun and you can save 15% off your entire order with code: MOM LOVE

Billy Wolf Giveaway and Sale // Ammo the Dachshund

And if that weren’t enough to make you smile today, you also have the chance to win one of their new collapsible water bowls!

Billy Wolf Giveaway and Sale // Ammo the Dachshund

The perfect accessory for a dog on the go! A clip lets you attach the bag anywhere so the collapsible bowl is at the ready when your pooch needs to quench his thirst or grab a quick bite.

Billy Wolf Giveaway and Sale // Ammo the Dachshund

Here’s How to Win:

PRIZE: One Randal Bowl and Bag from Billy Wolf
TO ENTER:
 Comment on this post (you must comment on the BLOG – not on our facebook page) with the words “BOWL ME OVER” and….
BONUS QUESTION:
 What must-have accessory for your dog do you never leave home without? A bag of their favorite cookies, as stash of baggies, maybe your dog’s favorite toy? Whatever it is I’d love to know!
GIVEAWAY CLOSES:
 Friday, May 10, 2013 at 10:00am EST
NUMBER OF WINNERS:
 One
PRIZE SHIPS:
 United States (sorry international readers)
RULES:
 one entry per e-mail address. Winner will be selected using random.org (meaning the winner is drawn at random) – and will be announced shortly afterward. Good Luck!

Billy Wolf Giveaway and Sale // Ammo the Dachshund

Don’t forget to shop Billy Wolf‘s Mother’s Day Sale – you can save 15% off your entire order with code: MOM LOVE Ammo the Dachshund

Spring Doxie Fest Recap

As most of you know I was invited to paint and perform at the 2013 Spring Doxie Fest to benefit the Coast to Coast Dachshund Rescue. I love to support animal rescues, so I jumped at the chance to show off my stuff!

Spring Doxie Fest 2013 // Ammo the Dachshund performs

Spring Doxie Fest 2013 // Ammo the Dachshund performs

So I packed up my car with lots of goodies for my booth, and brought along all of my trick gear for my big performance. (you can always shop online with me HERE).

Spring Doxie Fest 2013 // Ammo the Dachshund performs

When it came time to perform I was excited to show everyone what I had been practicing. I love to learn and doing tricks with my mom is one of my favoritiest things in the whole wide world.

Spring Doxie Fest 2013 // Ammo the Dachshund performs

Spring Doxie Fest 2013 // Ammo the Dachshund performs

I kicked off my big performance by finishing up a painting I had started earlier in the week…..afterall you can’t rush talent!

Spring Doxie Fest 2013 // Ammo the Dachshund performs

Spring Doxie Fest 2013 // Ammo the Dachshund performs

Then it was off to my phone booth for a quick costume change, of course everyone giggled when my Super Undies went on display for the world to see. I’m still blushing. But Super Ammo had a job to do, and I wasn’t going to let a little embarrassment stop me!

Spring Doxie Fest 2013 // Ammo the Dachshund performs

Spring Doxie Fest 2013 // Ammo the Dachshund performs

Spring Doxie Fest 2013 // Ammo the Dachshund performs

Spring Doxie Fest 2013 // Ammo the Dachshund performs

Eventually I had to break out my super helmet for some of the more dangerous tricks. Safety first.

Spring Doxie Fest 2013 // Ammo the Dachshund performs

Spring Doxie Fest 2013 // Ammo the Dachshund performs

After all that performing I was ready to meet my fans!

Spring Doxie Fest 2013 // Ammo the Dachshund performs

Spring Doxie Fest 2013 // Ammo the Dachshund performs

Spring Doxie Fest 2013 // Ammo the Dachshund performs

By then I was pretty tired, but my day wasn’t over yet, because I had to judge some of the contests like best kisser, best tail wag, best costume, and best trick.

Spring Doxie Fest 2013 // Ammo the Dachshund performs

Spring Doxie Fest 2013 // Ammo the Dachshund performs

I even got to meet a cool doxie named Harry who had a knack for playing golf! (I chose him as the winner of best trick by the way).

Incase you missed my big performance at the Doxie Fest, below is a quick highlight video I made. And if you want to see some more of my amazing tricks you can check out the SUPER PONY DVD that I made with my favorite trick ponies HERE.

Spring Doxie Fest 2013 // Ammo the Dachshund performs

At the end of the day I was so excited that so many of you came out to watch me perform and meet me, and most importantly support a great rescue like the Coast to Coast Dachshund Rescue.

P.S. you all have some pretty cute Dachshunds! Ammo the Dachshund

Painting for a Cause

Ammo the Dachshund Artist

Lately I’ve been busy painting up a storm, readying myself for the Spring Doxie Fest, an event to benefit the dogs that I’ve been asked to attend and perform at.

Ammo the Dachshund Artist

These magical paws of mine will be painting for a cause on Sunday, April 21st in Bel Air, Maryland for their annual fundraising event.

Ammo the Dachshund Artist

If you are in the area I hope you’ll stop by and meet me! The event will be held from 11 – 3pm, with lots of fun contests for your dogs, as well as venders and entertainment for all! Find out more HERE.

Here’s a video from back when I first learned to paint:

My artwork and lots of doxie merchandise will be available for purchase at the event. I donate a percentage of all my sales to animal rescue groups.

Ammo the Dachshund

Popovich Comedy Pet Theater

Over the weekend my mom and dad went to a very special event (which I was not invited to – the nerve) called the Popovich Comedy Pet Theater. It sounded like so much fun that I thought I would share their adventure with everyone, even if I didn’t get to see it with my own eyes either.

Popovich Comedy Pet Theater // Ammo the Dachshund

The World Famous Popovich Comedy Pet Theater is a family-oriented blend of the unique comedy and juggling skills of Gregory Popovich, and the extraordinary talents of his performing pets. Each of the show’s 15 cats and 10 dogs were once strays, rescued from animal shelters. Now they love to show off onstage – by performing a variety of stunts and skits!

The event that my mom and dad attended also helped to raise money for the local SPCA by donating a dollar from every ticket to the shelter.

This amazing event featured lots of dogs and cats performing fun and exciting stunts, and they even had a whole act just with dachshunds!

Popovich Comedy Pet Theater // Ammo the Dachshund

Popovich Comedy Pet Theater // Ammo the Dachshund

Popovich Comedy Pet Theater // Ammo the Dachshund

I’m sad to have missed it myself, but glad that mom and dad were able to go and support the rescue animals. Mom even said it gave her some ideas to add to my own stunt dog act which I will be performing at the end of April to benefit the Coast to Coast Dachshund Rescue. You can read more about that HERE.

ammo the dachshund performing

ammo the dachshund goes to school

Jumping through my hoop

If you’d like to see if the Popovich Comedy Pet Theater will be in your area you can check out their tour dates HERE. Ammo the Dachshund

Images of the Popovich Comedy Pet Theater are via.

Ammo’s Oscar Recap

The stars, the lights, the cameras, and the red carpet – The Oscars was on last night – and of course I was in attendance. Ok well sort of (from my couch at least), but that’s the very best seat in the house anyway.

Oscars Recap // Ammo the Dachshund

Just because I didn’t get to walk the actual red carpet doesn’t mean I didn’t dress the part.

Oscars Recap // Ammo the Dachshund

I wore the always fashionable Silly Buddy Bowtie – and even had a chance to get a little primping done.

Oscars Recap // Ammo the Dachshund

I got my hair did!

Oscars Recap // Ammo the Dachshund

Admittedly my hair dresser isn’t quite up on the most fashionable trends, but I rocked that mullet anyway.

Oscars Recap // Ammo the Dachshund

The oscars provided me with a full night of entertainment as I got down with all the singing & dancing.

Oscars Recap // Ammo the Dachshund

It’s almost as if I was actually there!

Oscars Recap // Ammo the Dachshund

I also had my eyes peeled all night for one of my celebrity pals, Crusoe (you may remember that we both dressed up as Wile E. Coyote this past year for Halloween).

Oscars Recap // Ammo the Dachshund

Crusoe apparently won an Oscar (meyer-weiner) for Best Celebrity Dog (hello, where was my nomination?) – but since the Academy Awards went on well past my bed time I just couldn’t stay awake to see his acceptance speech.

Oscars Recap // Ammo the Dachshund

Oscars Recap // Ammo the Dachshund

I’m sure he just rambled off a list of thank yous that included his squeaky toys and celebrity stylists – so I gather I probably didn’t miss much. *wink*

Even though I didn’t catch an actual glimpse of Crusoe on the red carpet, I have my own speculations as to why Kristen Stewart walked the carpet with crutches (run-in with a shorter than average celebrity??? hummmm Crusoe?). We may never know for sure!

Oscars Recap // Ammo the Dachshund - Kristen Stewart on Crutches

Next year I hope to be out on the red carpet myself – and I’ve already started planning my outfit! I’m thinking a neon yellow tux would really make me jump out in the crowd!

So what about you, what was your favorite part of the oscars this year?

Kristen Stewart Image originally via Christopher Polk/Getty found here.

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Snowday with the Ponies

Ammo the Dachshund // Snowday

On Friday I got to leave work early on account of the snow that made it’s way to Pennsylvania.

Ammo the Dachshund // Snowday with the Ponies

Of course a little bit of snow never stops me from having an adventure, so I bundled up in my jackets and decided to have some fun on the farm. Did you know that ponies like to have snowdays too?

Ammo the Dachshund // Snowday with the Ponies

Ammo the Dachshund // Snowday with the Ponies

Ammo the Dachshund // Snowday with the Ponies

Ammo the Dachshund // Snowday with the Ponies

Ammo the Dachshund // Snowday with the Ponies

Ammo the Dachshund // Snowday with the Ponies

Ammo the Dachshund // Snowday with the Ponies

Snowdays are so much fun, but there is really only one thing that makes them oh so amazing….

Ammo the Dachshund // Snowday with the Ponies

…coming inside to a warm blanket and a bowl of kibble! Ammo the Dachshund

Spring Doxiefest

We still have the winter to get through first, but I’m anxiously awaiting the arrival of Spring. Especially this year, because it marks the 3rd Annual Spring Doxiefest in Bel Air, Maryland!

ammo the dachshund with painting pony

This year I will be attending this event on Sunday, April 21, 2013 from 11am – 3pm to be hosted by the Coast to Coast Dachshund Rescue.

Flying Hero Etsy Shop via Ammo the Dachshund

I have been invited to paint and perform during the Doxiefest and I’ll also be bringing along some of my cards and dachshund merchandise.

Ammo the Dachshund performance at the Keystone Dachshund Races

I’ve already begun working on a new performance, which I hope to have ready for this event.

ammo the dachshund and painting pony at point to point races

So mark your calendars, prepare your dachshunds, and be ready for a day of doxie fun this Spring! I hope to see you there!

More details on this event can be found HERE. Ammo the Dachshund