Adventures at the Spring Doxie Fest

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Ammo

As you may already know, I was invited to be the special celebrity guest performer at the Spring Doxie Fest to benefit the Coast to Coast Dachshund Rescue this past weekend in Maryland.

Spring Doxie Fest 2014 // Ammo the Dachshund

So I packed up my car with all the tools necessary to put on an awesome performance and headed south 2 hours to help support the dachshunds in need!

Spring Doxie Fest 2014 // Ammo the Dachshund

I brought along a lot of my fun goodies from my shop, which did you know purchases from also help to support the animal rescues as I donate a portion of my sales every year to my favorite animal rescues?

Mom and Dad managed to get everything set up so nicely for me, despite the fact that they were both fighting nasty colds. But hey, the show must go on!

Spring Doxie Fest 2014 // Ammo the Dachshund

It turned out to be an unusually hot day (for April) with temperatures reaching into the 80’s. So if you caught me lounging around on Sunday – it’s mostly because I wasn’t quite used to the heat!

Spring Doxie Fest 2014 // Ammo the Dachshund

But when it came time to perform I pulled it together and drew a fantastic crowd to watch me perform!

Spring Doxie Fest 2014 // Ammo the Dachshund

I performed my skit from last year’s event, with a few added in tricks that I had learned in the past few weeks. Like my beg!

Spring Doxie Fest 2014 // Ammo the Dachshund

And also rolling my barrel!

Spring Doxie Fest 2014 // Ammo the Dachshund

The crowd always seems to enjoy the part where my super self jumps through the death defying hoops!

Spring Doxie Fest 2014 // Ammo the Dachshund

But I’m pretty sure one of my all-time crowd-favorite tricks will always be playing dead. Don’t worry, I always survive this trick!

Here’s a little video of some of the highlights from my performances:

Spring Doxie Fest 2014 // Ammo the Dachshund

After my first performance of the day I took a short nap in the car (with my fan on) so that I could have the energy to perform again. Sorry to anyone who was looking for me, but a celebrity needs his beauty sleep!

Spring Doxie Fest 2014 // Ammo the Dachshund

After I was fully rested I was ready to mix and mingle with all the other fabulous dachshunds that attended the event!

Spring Doxie Fest 2014 // Ammo the Dachshund

I sniffed a whole lotta butts, and enjoyed meeting the HUGE variety of dachshunds that came. From smooth haired to long haired and every color you can imagine!

Spring Doxie Fest 2014 // Ammo the Dachshund

I even obliged to take the obligatory fan photos!

There was so much to do at the Spring Doxie Fest that I wished I could have tried it all. From wiener dog races, to a sand pit and there was even a flyball demonstration and an agility course.

I had fun watching a talented doxie run the flyball course, and later I got to run through the agility course myself! Check out the instagram video below:

As you can imagine my 2 hour car ride home from the Spring Doxie Fest looked something like this:

Spring Doxie Fest 2014 // Ammo the Dachshund

I had a blast and was thrilled to help a good cause. It was great meeting some of my fans and I loved being able to show everyone my tricks!

For those of you that attended, what was your favorite part about the Spring Doxie Fest?

New in the Shop! Dachshund Magnets

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Ammo

New in the Shop! Dachshund Magnets

New in my shop is a line of the cutest Dachshund magnets handmade in collaboration with my mom and her friend Kate, from Kate Rose Customs!

New in the Shop! Dachshund Magnets

The fun dachshund prints my mom had modeled after me have been turned into adorable glass magnets that are sure to make your fridge happy!

New in the Shop! Dachshund Magnets

I also turned my happy logo into a cheerful dachshund magnet with my favorite phrase, Adventure Awaits!

All these magnets and more are available in my Etsy shop, Flying Hero. So make sure you check them out!

P.S. I’ll be back tomorrow with a full recap on my adventures at the Spring Doxie Fest!

Penn + Pooch Review & Giveaway

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Ammo

Disclaimer: This product review & giveaway is sponsored by Penn + Pooch.

Penn + Pooch Review and Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

It’s no secret that I’m a dog with style. True, I may roll in stinky stuff on the farm while wearing each and every one of my stylish outfits – but at least I’m looking fly while doing so! So when Penn + Pooch offered to add some super cool new gear to my “roll in stink” wardrobe I said yippee!

Penn + Pooch Review and Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Penn + Pooch – style for a (wo)man’s best friend, is an online shop filled with the most lovely clothing for your bestest pal, just like the Emerson Hoodie I’m wearing.

Penn + Pooch Review and Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I took to the streets in downtown Downingtown to get the verdict on my new Penn + Pooch gear….

Penn + Pooch Review and Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I’m pretty sure everyone can agree that I look super adorable – even though I’m pretty sure I was going for the gangster look. But hey, it’s hard not to be adorable when you’re a dog wearing a hoodie.

Penn + Pooch Review and Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

One of my absolute favorite parts about all the Penn + Pooch gear is their signature back flap. Designed so you can always easily hook a harness through it, this thing is genius…..because who wants to wear a harness over their hoodie? That’s just ridiculous!

Penn + Pooch Review and Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Penn + Pooch also sent me their Babe Tee in Tangerine + Native Aztec Print. Their clothing designs not only come in trendy colors, but in fun patterns too!

Penn + Pooch Review and Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Bright and fun, it’s the perfect way to kick off the warmer weather!

Today only Penn + Pooch is offering a 10% discount to all our readers with code ammo10

And now for the best part…..

Penn + Pooch Review and Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

TWO Lucky WINNERS will win a Tee from Penn + Pooch (the babe in gray + mustard or the quinn in tangerine)

Here’s HOW TO WIN:

For this giveaway I will be using, Rafflecopter. 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 4/22/14 12AM EST. Open to USA residents only. Winners must claim their prizes within 48 hours of being notified or prize will be forfeited. *BY ENTERING THIS GIVEAWAY YOU ARE ALSO PROVIDING YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS TO PENN + POOCH. Good luck!

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You can use code ammo10 for 10% off any order at Penn + Pooch – today only!

Don’t forget, today is the last day to enter my Bartley’s for Dogs!

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Penn + Pooch, but all opinions are my own.

Friday Fetch: Ruffwear Kibble Kaddie

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Ammo

Seeing as how when I travel mom stores my kibble in a plastic water bottle, I thought the new Ruffwear Kibble Kaddie was something that could totally come in handy!

The top-loading, roll-down closure secures contents and reduces volume of the bag as food is consumed. Kibble is dispensed through the side-mounted food chute. External stash pocket fits collapsible bowls and other adventure essentials.

Friday Fetch: Ruffwear Kibble Kaddie

You can fetch the Kibble Kaddie from Ruffwear for $39.95

Disclosure: I do not own this product, nor have I tested it – I simply wanted to share my latest find! *This post contains affiliate links

Free Spring Desktop Wallpaper!

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Ammo

Since it’s now Spring I thought it would be fun to make a new downloadable wallpaper for all of your devices!

Featuring one of my original, one-of-a-kind, watercolor paintings in the background this is sure to put you in the Spring-time mood! You can check out more of my original paintings in the Painting Pony Shop!

Free Spring Desktop Wallpaper! from Ammo the Dachshund

DOWNLOAD: Desktop / iPad / iPhone

ammo the dachshund painting

Happy Spring!

Come to the Spring Doxie Fest!

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Ammo

As many of you may already know, I’m headed to the Spring Doxie Fest this weekend in Maryland on Sunday. I’ll be making the 2 hour trek south to meet all of my friends!

I will be performing my fun tricks for everyone at 11:15am and 2:15pm, so if you’re attending – you won’t want to miss it!

Spring Doxie Fest 2013 // Ammo the Dachshund performs

I’ll also be setting up my booth with lots of fun goodies from prints and cards to magnets, notepads and more!

New in the Shop! Graphic Dachshund Prints! via Ammo the Dachshund // Flying Hero

Flying Hero Shop Update // Dachshund Greeting Cards

But the best part is that the event will be benefitting the Coast to Coast Dachshund Rescue!

Spring Doxie Fest 2013 // Ammo the Dachshund performs

So if you’re looking for a fun way to spend your Sunday with a bunch of dachshunds – I hope you’ll stop on by. And don’t worry, for those of you that can’t attend I’ll be back next week with a full recap of all my adventures.

Yay for helping dachshunds in need!

Sawdust

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Ammo

Working Late on the Farmhouse // Ammo the Dachshund

The last few weeks I’ve been busy helping with construction at the farm – most specifically the site of Trooper’s new house.

Working Late on the Farmhouse // Ammo the Dachshund

From helping to install insulation…..

Working Late on the Farmhouse // Ammo the Dachshund

…to helping to make cuts on the table saw, I’ve pretty much become a house building expert! (don’t worry, I don’t actually use the saw, I simply bark at the operators to not cut off a limb!)

Working Late on the Farmhouse // Ammo the Dachshund

Trooper on the other hand is becoming quite skilled at holding boards in need of nailing. He may or may not be sneaking off with a few that he “claims” need shortening with the help of a few skilled gnaws!

Working Late on the Farmhouse // Ammo the Dachshund

When I signed up to help build this house I really was not informed about just how many hours it actually takes to build a house from the ground up. It’s a good thing Trooper brought along his construction bed, because I must admit it has come in handy during long work hours on the farm.

Working Late on the Farmhouse // Ammo the Dachshund

Working into the wee hours of the night to keep the house building on schedule is apparently now in my job description.

Working Late on the Farmhouse // Ammo the Dachshund

With a few power naps tossed in here and there.

Don’t worry though, Trooper and I are quite good at encouraging our workers to KEEP WORKING when it comes down to it!

Working Late on the Farmhouse // Ammo the Dachshund

And thankfully due to our hard work progress is moving along rather quickly now, with the drywall installation going in just this past weekend!

Working Late on the Farmhouse // Ammo the Dachshund

Yup, definitely starting to look like a real house now! I’ve already “marked” my bedroom for when Trooper lets me sleep over.

Working Late on the Farmhouse // Ammo the Dachshund

And I’m proudly wearing my badge of sawdust to prove just how much of a hard worker I am!

Bartley’s for Dogs Review & Giveaway

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Ammo

Disclaimer: This product review & giveaway is sponsored by Bartley’s for Dogs.

My new friends at Bartley’s for Dogs recently sent me a fun package of goodies from their online shop.

Bartley's for Dogs Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

With a shop full of fun treats and toys there is something for every pup! My package included a Crinkit Water Bottle Toy, West Paw Hurley Bone, Planet Dog Orbee-Tuff Strawberry, and a Bully Stick!

Now you’ll notice from here on out there aren’t any photos of me with my Bully Stick….and the reason is I was so excited to chew it that mom didn’t even get a chance to take a photo of me with it before I snatched it away to have a chew. At least not one that wasn’t blurry! What can I say, I love a good bully stick!

Bartley's for Dogs Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Now before I get to my other fun treats I wanted to tell you about how Bartley’s isn’t your average online pet boutique. They have a special way of sharing their purpose – which is to help rescue dogs.

Bartley's for Dogs Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

With each order you will receive a tag like this with a cute picture of Bartley on the front, who by the way is half-dachshund!

Bartley's for Dogs Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

On the back of each tag is a unique number that can be used on their website to find out exactly what rescue dog you have helped to save!

Bartley's for Dogs Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

After inputting the number you will see some cute photos and a story about the rescue pup (and the rescue they belong to) and how you have helped to save them. What a special way to help the animals in need!

Bartley's for Dogs Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

One of my favorite toys that came from Bartley’s was the Crinkit Water Bottle Toy. This toy is unique in that you can fill it with an empty plastic water bottle so your dog can crinkle and crunch it without the fear of them breaking off pieces of the bottle.

Bartley's for Dogs Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I’ve been having a blast crunching my new toy, especially when my mom and dad sit down to watch tv. *wink*

Bartley's for Dogs Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

In fact all my toys from Bartley’s have been keeping me company these days, mom even spotted me napping with all three of them just the other day.

If you want to get your dog some new toy friends (or even some yummy treats) from Bartley’s (and help a dog in need too) you can use code AMMO2014 for $5 off any order over $20.

And now for your own chance win some fun items from Bartley’s…..

Bartley's for Dogs Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

TWO Lucky WINNERS will WIN a $35 Gift Certificate to Bartley’s for Dogs

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 4/15/14 12AM EST. Open to USA residents only. Winners must claim their prizes within 48 hours of being notified or prize will be forfeited. Good luck!

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You can use code AMMO2014 for $5 off any order over $20 at Bartley’s!

Don’t forget, to enter my PawCheck Giveaway!

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Bartley’s for Dogs, but all opinions are my own.

Friday Fetch: Peruvian Dog Wear

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Ammo

I spotted a cute line of Peruvian Dog Wear from Alqo Wasi (meaning “Dog Home” in Quechua, the language of the Incas) and was immediately drawn to the pretty designs and soft looking styles. They even have dog ponchos!

Friday Fetch: Peruvian Dog Sweaters

You can fetch some of this fun Peruvian Dog Wear from Alqo Wasi!

Disclosure: This is not a sponsored post and I do not own any of these products, just simply wanted to share my latest find!

Toys for Ponies & Dogs

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Ammo

Toys for Ponies & Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

My ponies recently got a new toy to play with in their pasture.

Toys for Ponies & Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

Mom fills it with bits of hay and horse treats, and the ponies proceed to bite, kick, and roll it around the pasture in the hopes that one will eventually pop out of the hole.

Toys for Ponies & Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

It was quite obvious they had no idea what they were doing. So being that I’m so well versed in the art of interactive toys, I offered to show them how it’s done.

Toys for Ponies & Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund