The Secret to Having Lots of Adventures with your Dog

Posted on November 2, 2016 by Ammo

Disclaimer: This post is brought to you by Jasper Swag Bags. All opinions are my own, and I only share products that I think you and your pets will love.

Autumn Adventures on the Lake - Ammo the Dachshund goes Paddleboarding

Adventure. It’s in my blood. For the past 8 years my mom and dad haven’t hesitated to decide on a whim, today is the day for an adventure.

Music in the Park with Ammo the Dachshund

And then my sister arrived, and I was a little worried all that adventuring was going to be over. I should have known I didn’t need to worry though, because my mom has always had a secret weapon when it comes to getting everyone out of the house for some fun.

Jasper Swag Dog Walking Bags

That secret……bags! My mom has always left bags packed by the door ready to go with all the supplies needed for our next big adventure. In the summer we have a pool/lake bag with towels & life vests, and in the winter we have a bag with extra warm coats, and now with the addition of my sister there is need for even more bags!

Jasper Swag Dog Walking Bags

Mom has been keeping this fun On The Fly Jasper Swag Dog Walking Bag just for me packed and ready by the door so we can head out on a moments notice.

Here she is packing up all my gear (and my sister’s too) to be ready for our next big adventure:

Jasper Swag Dog Walking Bags

Mom and I have been loving the Jasper Swag Bag because not only does it have pockets for all my essentials (poop bags, extra id tags & collar, cookies – of course, water, bowl, etc), but it also fits some of mom’s gear like keys and mobile phone.

Jasper Swag Dog Walking Bags

Mom loves the waist belt option too because it gives her more use of her arms, which apparently you can never have enough of when you have a baby sister and a dog to look after. I wouldn’t know since all I have are these paws.

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What tips do you have to make adventures easy with your dog?

Music in the Park

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Ammo

Just a few days before my sister was born I attended one last event with my mom and dad as an only “fur child”.

Music in the Park with Ammo the Dachshund

This was the first time I went to my town’s Music in the Park event, and boy was I in for a treat.

Music in the Park with Ammo the Dachshund

See all the children at the event seemed to know that I was going to be a big brother soon, so they took it upon themselves to break me in.

P.S. How cool is this kid’s “Indiana Jones*” outfit, now that would make a cool Halloween costume! *affiliate link

Music in the Park with Ammo the Dachshund

Sticky faces and lots of love, I was pretty sure I could totally get used to this.

Music in the Park with Ammo the Dachshund

One last photo with my mom and dad before we became a family of 4. I had no idea how much better it was going to get.

Music in the Park with Ammo the Dachshund

Then before I knew it, my sister was here – and guess what – I got to take her to music in the park a few days later!

Here’s a short video of me attending the event before she was born, and then again when she could enjoy it too!

I’m thinking I might need to teach my sister some of my sweet dance moves when she gets bigger. I didn’t want to show her up and break them out this time, but next time for sure!

Have you ever taken your dog to a music in the park event? Did they enjoy the music?

Ammo’s 8th Year

Posted on October 5, 2016 by Ammo

Today is my 8th Birthday! A day of celebration!

Ammo's 8th Birthday

Just as in previous years I love to take this day to look back at all the amazing adventures I’ve had over the past year. So mom helped me whip up my year in review video, with lots of never before shared pictures and videos of me and my sister!

Ammo's 8th Birthday

This year I’ve got a new Birthday buddy to share all the fun with, who coincidentally also turns 8 weeks old on the 7th!

Ammo's 8th Birthday

So kick up your heels and join me in celebrating my 8th Birthday! Something tells me this next year is going to be full of fun and I can’t wait!

Family Adventure Ahead

Posted on July 25, 2016 by Ammo

Adventure Ahead - Baby Announcement

The time has come for my next big adventure! With just a short while before my new sister gets here I’ve decided to take a little blogging break to spend time with my family. I don’t know when exactly I’ll be back, but don’t worry, I’ll be sure to share the good news of the newest member of my family when she comes.

And incase you still need a dose of my happy adventures while I’m away, be sure to follow me on Facebook & Instagram where I’m sure to post some fun in the meantime.

You can catch up on my journey to becoming a big brother with these previous blog posts:

And just for fun, take a guess on the date you think my sister will arrive in the comments below and we’ll see who guesses right!

June 2016 Monthly Recap

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Ammo

June marked the official start of summer, and I couldn’t be more thrilled. Warm weather adventures have always been my favorite and I can’t wait to share with you what I’ve been up to over the past month.

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And now it’s time for my June adventures…

Ammo the Dachshund's Vegetable Garden

I helped mom and dad do a little updating to my outdoor veggie garden.

An App to Help You Manage All of Your Pet Documents + A Giveaway with PensterDocs #ad

I shared a pretty cool APP that helps you manage all of your pet’s documents.

I shared how Trooper and I pretty much compete at everything.

A Dog's Day at the Devon Horse Show

I took my annual trip to the Devon Horse Show.

Ammo the Dachshund Gets a New Ride

I upgraded my ride to make room for my sister.

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 15 with Ammo the Dachshund

I got myself into a whole bunch of new sleeping positions.

A Big Change - New Studio 3 Shop Layout

I helped mom and dad rearrange my shop.

Sound Proof - Ammo the Dachshund is a Seasoned DIY Dog

I shared how I’m pretty much sound proof at this point in my life.

A DIY Solution for Sleeping Comfortably with your Dog

I shared my mom’s DIY solution for sharing the big dog bed with me.

Dog Days at the Pool

I spent Father’s Day at the pool.

A Tether Tug Toy for Tough Dogs + A Giveaway #ad

Trooper and I played Tug with our new Tether Tug (And you can still ENTER TO WIN one for your dog too).

Throwing a party for a horse

I went to a party for a horse.

And that brings me to July! I’m excited to celebrate the 4th of July this weekend with my friends and family, which I’m sure will lead me to some even more exciting adventures!

What kind of fun did your dog get up to last month?

New Ride

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Ammo

Over the years I’ve been on many amazing adventures.

Ammo the Dachshund Gets a New Ride

Many of those adventures were experienced from the backseat of Dad’s Toyota Corolla.

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 5 with Ammo the Dachshund

From trips to the lake to beach days, I have so many fond memories of riding in the back of the Corolla. But as all good adventures inevitably have to come to an end, it was finally time to say part ways with Dad’s car, just as I did a few years back with Mom’s Tahoe.

Ammo the Dachshund Gets a New Ride

So about a month ago Dad went out and scoped out a new ride for me (and my soon to come little sister) that would have plenty of room for more fun adventures.

Ammo the Dachshund Gets a New Ride

While I was a bit annoyed that Dad didn’t consult me first before bringing home this Mazda 3, I was somewhat curious to see if it would really compare to the reliable Corolla I had grown to love so much.

Ammo the Dachshund Gets a New Ride

I was skeptical at first, I mean is this really that much better than the old car?

Ammo the Dachshund Gets a New Ride

But, after my first joyride in the Mazda landed me at my favorite place, the lake, I figured it couldn’t really be all that bad.

Ammo the Dachshund Gets a New Ride

I’m pretty sure my “after” face says it all as I screamed “MORE ADVENTURES PLEASE”!

Ammo the Dachshund Gets a New Ride

I’ve already been busy breaking in the new Mazda to my liking.

Ammo the Dachshund Gets a New Ride

After all, wet dog smell is an acquired scent that you have to work really hard at getting to stick to a car’s interior! 😉

Any other dogs out there skeptical when their parents decide to upgrade cars?

Dog’s Day at Devon

Posted on June 10, 2016 by Ammo

A Dog's Day at the Devon Horse Show

Just like every year for the past 7 years I made sure not to miss the Devon Horse Show last week! Devon is one of the oldest and largest multi-breed horse competitions in the United States and every year it never disappoints with tasty food to eat, fun horse events to see, and of course….

A Dog's Day at the Devon Horse Show

….people to watch! I’ve become quite the expert at people watching, after all the things you humans do are so fascinating sometimes!

A Dog's Day at the Devon Horse Show

After hobnobbing with some of the equestrian elite I decided to hit the pavement and explore the grounds!

A Dog's Day at the Devon Horse Show

Devon has always been the go-to place for all the cool dogs in town, and I even ran into this fellow who was helping to run an art gallery on the grounds!

A Dog's Day at the Devon Horse Show

Then I ran into this fine looking dude, Buddy, who looked an awful lot like someone I know. I just can’t place who…. 😉

A Dog's Day at the Devon Horse Show

After some obligatory butt-sniffing we became fast friends! Until we meet again Buddy!

A Dog's Day at the Devon Horse Show

Another successful year at Devon in the books! I can’t wait until next year when I get to bring my little sister along to enjoy it too. (although I guess technically she did come along this year too….but she couldn’t really appreciate all the sights!) 😉

Are there any outings you take your dog on every single year?

Taste of Adventure

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Ammo

Taste of Adventure

Sometimes I get a taste of adventure and it’s pretty much all I need to send me into a full blown meltdown when mom won’t let me off the leash to investigate further.

A video posted by Ammo The Dachshund (@ammothedachshund) on May 19, 2016 at 10:48am PDT

In this case that “taste” consisted of me physically biting a wild animal in the woods. What can I say, I like to live life on the edge! Adventure Awaits my friends!

Does your dog take hunting as seriously as I do?

The Big Secret I’ve Been Hiding

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Ammo

The Big Secret Ammo the Dachshund's Been Hiding

It’s true. I’ve been hiding something from you.

This blog has always been a way for me to share my daily adventures with the world, and I love that all of you continue to check in to see what I’m up to in my life.

Winter on the Farm // Ammo the Dachshund

From snow days on the farm…

A Day at the Beach // Ammo the Dachshund

…beach days in the summer…

Shop Dog // Work // Ammo the Dachshund

…and my hard working days at the shop, I’ve shared just about everything on this blog.

Except there is one thing that I’ve kept a secret. Until now…

The Big Secret Ammo the Dachshund's Been Hiding

This summer I’m going to be starting my biggest adventure yet, as a BIG BROTHER! That’s right, after 7 years of being an “only child” my family is going to be gaining a new member.

The Big Secret Ammo the Dachshund's Been Hiding

My new 2-legged little sister will be here before I know it, and I’ve still got a lot to do to prepare!

The Big Secret Ammo the Dachshund's Been Hiding

I’ve already been practicing my dress-up skills, and I don’t even mind having to wear pink shades with my fashionable bunny slippers….

Ammo the Dachshund Super Hero and his Super Hero Pony

…just so long as Minnow and I can still play Super Heroes with her too!

The Big Secret Ammo the Dachshund's Been Hiding

While I know things around here will change, I’m more than ready for my next big adventure!

Thanks to all of you for supporting me along the way, and being there to cheer me on no matter where life takes me. Adventure Awaits!

P.S. My lovely Guard Dog Bandana is compliments of Paper Whale Design on Etsy

Ice Queens

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Ammo

Ice Queens // Icelandic Horses on the Farm

It’s come to my attention that I never really properly introduced some of my new friends on the farm. (those two frosty gals behind me).

Ice Queens // Icelandic Horses on the Farm

Now if my friends Etna & Aldis look a bit chilly, not to worry….they actually LOVE the cold because they hail from Iceland!

That’s right, these Icelandic Horses are a unique breed of smallish horses that came to Iceland with the first settlers from Norway 1100 years ago. Archeological digs in Europe have revealed that they are descendent from an ancient breed of horses that is now extinct outside of Iceland, where it has been preserved in isolation.

Ice Queens // Icelandic Horses on the Farm

To be honest, in the beginning I wasn’t really sure they were horses at all with all that wild hair.

Ice Queens // Icelandic Horses on the Farm

But eventually that sassy pony stink eye emerged, and I knew, yup….horses for sure!

Ice Queens // Icelandic Horses on the Farm

One thing is for sure though, it must be pretty nice to not be bothered by the cold! I admit, I’m pretty jealous of their ability to thrive in the cold. At least summer is on it’s way!