To become as skilled as I have in performing and learning tricks there is also a lot of behind the scenes training that goes on. Since I was just 8 weeks old mom has been helping me learn cues and tricks. Consistency is key, and also having a pocket full of treats!
Check out my Throwback Thursday video of one of my short training sessions at the farm in 2010:
Does your dog love to learn as much as I do? 
On Sunday I attended the 2014 Sly Fox Goat Races – a first for me!
I hopped on the bus at the fairgrounds in the hopes of seeing some exciting racing!
The turnout to the event was much larger than I expected, especially since for the better part of the morning we were stuck under a raincloud.
I wasn’t going to let a little rain stop me from having a good time though, so I pulled up my hood and got ready for some fun!
First I hit up the food tent and ate some yummy Beerwurst, I’m drooling still thinking about it.
After my belly was full I decided to mingle and check out the goat racing competition.
Tension was high, as the goats argued amongst each other about who they thought would come out on top and have the honor of getting the ceremonial bock beer named after them.
I sniffed out all the competitors and secretly made my bets on who I thought would win.
I also made sure to keep looking over my shoulder, because I don’t trust anything with horns!
Not only did I meet goats at the races, but there were lots of dogs there too, like this big guy who had a go pro camera strapped to his back.
I also met this guy, Chase the mini Australian Shepherd. He reminded me of my best buddy Trooper, but much more my size!
While I bounced around the event I attracted quite a bit of attention from the children there (as well as the adults that couldn’t help but want to take my picture).
The kids were my favorite part though, because where there’s kids, there’s food!
Finally it was time for the goat races to start, or so I heard, because I couldn’t see anything on account of being so short! #shortdogproblems
Thankfully mom and dad helped me work my way to the front of the crowd so that I’d had a much better view.
And before I knew it the goats were off….well kinda. I’m not sure what I was expecting, maybe because I’m used to seeing and racing in the dachshund races – well goats aren’t quite as speedy!
It was quite comical to watch actually, and at the end of the day it was announced that the goat, Spartacus was the champion!
But in a major upset on monday it was re-announced that the new winner was Jixxer after a photo surfaced of his leg crossing the finish line ahead of Spartacus. So much drama at the goat races! I guess better luck next year Spartacus!
P.S. I hear the champion Jixxer is up for adoption! Maybe next year I’ll have my own goat to enter, as the ponies on the farm have been asking for a goat buddy for a long time now!
Over the weekend I went on a fun hiking adventure with my pal Shilah the Husky. Shilah and I both like to get out an be adventurous when the weather is nice, so we decided to practice our hiking for an upcoming camping trip we will be going on this summer.
Shilah led the way most of the time because she’s ALWAYS gotta be the lead “sled dog”, but I was happy to trail along behind and pick up on all the scents she missed.
We got muddy.
We got wet.
And we enjoyed every minute of it.
And when we hit the open fields….
…I told Shilah to fall back, because I was in the lead now! And I had caught the scent of a rabbit!
And nobody’s better at tracking rabbits than me!
What kind of adventures did you go on this past weekend?
Don’t worry, no rabbits were harmed. (this time)
Disclaimer : This is a sponsored post and giveaway brought to you by Purple Possum.
My new friends over at Purple Possum recently sent me this beautiful navy and white Dachshund Scarf to review. I guess technically it’s for my mom, but when I spotted how soft and big (70 inches x 37 inches) it was I knew I would be able to find many uses for it!
So since sharing creative ways to wear a scarf is all the rage, I figured I would come up with my list of 9 Ways to Wear a Dachshund Scarf (on your dachshund).
#1 The Snoopy: this classic look channels your inner Snoopy, all that’s missing is the flying dog house!
#2 The Nomad: Hiking though the desert, no problem when you have this fancy scarf to keep sand from flying in your ears!
#3 The Rambo: Bad guys beware, I may be wearing a woman’s scarf, but I’m pretty tough!
#4 The Body Builder: Create the illusion of a muscled physique (or in my case protect your already huge muscles from scaring everyone off) in this classic strong guy look.
#5 The Rapunzel: Save all your fallen toys that tumbled off the bed with this totally functional look!
#6 The Fort: Not technically a “look” but you can always use a good fort blanket!
#7 The Nightmare Fighter: Never be scared at night again when you have a whole army of dachshunds to hide under in the midst of scary dreams.
#8 The Lady Killer: All that’s needed to pull this off is a fancy scarf and an adorable wink that makes all the ladies swoon!
#9 The Naptime Companion: Never be lonely again on your afternoon nap with this cuddly use for your scarf.
I could on and on as there are tons of uses for my new Dachshund Scarf from Purple Possum, but I figured you’ll probably want to come up with some of your own looks too!
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Before we get to the recap of all the exciting adventures I’ve been on in April, I wanted to give a shoutout to my special sponsors! Thanks to them I’m able to bring you exciting posts, so make sure you give them some love and check out what great products they carry!
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And now onto my April Adventures….
I shared my new dance video to the song Happy by Pharrell!
I taught my ponies how to use their new interactive toy.
I reviewed the website that has a unique ways of helping rescue dogs, Bartley’s.
I helped my best friend Trooper with construction on his new farmhouse.
I shared my free Spring Desktop Wallpaper, complete with artwork done by me!
I reviewed and gave away some stylish pet clothes from Penn + Pooch.
I announced the addition of a series of fun dachshund magnets in my online shop.
I recapped all the fun I had performing and attending the Spring Doxie Fest.
I shared some great DIY’s to get your dog in the Easter spirit.
I wished everyone a Hoppy Easter!
I tested out and gave away a Kurgo Life Vest.
I celebrated Easter with the Barkbox Bunny.
I stopped to smell the Peach Blossoms.
I shared the CUTEST wrestling video of me and Trooper when I was a puppy.
I reviewed these Wellness Petite Treats.
I painted with the famous Painting Ponies.
I exacted my revenge when this bottle gave me the evil eye!
I always have so much fun looking back on all the exciting things I’ve done in the past month. It makes me even more excited for the adventures coming up in May! I even plan to hit up these Goat Races this weekend, maybe I’ll see some of you Chester County locals there! I can’t wait! What adventures have your and your pups been on in April?
I once had this water bottle.
But then he gave me the evil eye.
And I got my revenge.
Moral of the story…..don’t ever give me the evil eye!
This is my very special pony friend, Minnow. You’ve probably already met him before, but incase you didn’t know, Minnow is a world-famous artist! His paintings have sold all over the world and help to raise money for animal rescue groups.
Over the weekend I got to hang with my pony friend and watch him create some of his masterpieces.
But famous artists can’t do it alone, there’s always a clean-up crew hiding behind the scenes.
It’s a tough job, but someone has to do it!
Of course even assistants sometimes get a painted nose or two!
It’s all part of the job description.
You can find out more about Minnow and all the Painting Ponies at PaintingPony.com
Disclaimer: This product review & giveaway is sponsored by Chewy.
I recently got the chance to test out a package of these Wellness Petite Bites from my friends at Chewy.com. Now I’m quite familiar with the Wellness brand, in fact I eat their grain-free small breed kibble on a daily basis, so I had no doubt that I would love their small breed snacks.
These Grain-Free Petite Treats are just the right size for small breed dogs. They contain the healthy ingredients their little bodies deserve. Each mini-bite is packed with great flavor from whole foods along with flaxseed to promote a healthy, shiny coat. Without artificial colors or flavors, these healthy treats are perfect for training, treating or just plain spoiling!
A couple of weekends ago I popped this package of Wellness Petite Bites into my travel bag and hit the hiking trail with my pal Shilah the Husky.
Even though they are designed for the smaller breeds, both Shilah and I both had no problem snacking on them to keep our energy up on our walk.
Not to be limited to the hiking trail only, I also happily munched on my petite treats when mom snapped a few photos of me the other day.
And let me tell you, I won’t hold a pinwheel in my mouth for just any old treat! It’s got to be yummy!
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When I was just a wee pup my best friend Trooper used to come to the shop with me everyday to “babysit” me. More often than not the day was spent napping or wrestling with my best friend. We quickly learned that while at work we had to “silent wrestle” aside from the occasional “uncle” shouts – most often coming from Trooper!
Here’s a Throwback Thursday video of one of our “silent” wrestling matches: Does your dog like to wrestle like I do? What do you think of my “climb in your mouth” tactic? 😉
The peach blossoms in my backyard are starting to bloom.
And when the peach blossoms start to bloom, the bunnies start to come out and play.
And when the bunnies start to come out to play there are lots of smells in my backyard.
And when there are lots of smells in my backyard I start to dig, and dig, and dig, and dig some more.
And I’m pretty sure what comes next in this story involves me in a bathtub with lots of soap. Welcome to Spring!