I’ve Got Talent

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Ammo

Just when I thought things were winding down for the summer, and I was gonna have to start preparing for hibernation, something exciting has happened! Something even more thrilling than my “play dead” trick! And it’s pretty thrilling!

My mom entered me and my bestest pony pal, Minnow, into a talent contest. And we were accepted!

So what does this mean exactly? I’ll tell you what….

From October 29 – 31 Minnow and I will be at the Equine Extravaganza in Doswell, Virginia. On October 30th Minnow and I will compete against other contestants for the chance to win fame and fortune! The contest will take place on Saturday from 11:30am – 1pm at the Meadow Event Park.

I’m excited, but really nervous too! Mom said I have lots of work to do to get ready, because I don’t have as much performance experience as Minnow does. As long as I have my stunt helmet and cape I know I can do it! So if you feel like visiting me at the Equine Extravaganza I know I could sure use the cheering section!

Stay tuned as next month I’m sure mom will be helping me learn lots of new tricks in preparation for my BIG performance!

Scratch it

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Ammo

Lately I’ve been pretty busy making Artworks. I’m in high-demand you know….these paws are gold, pure gold I tell ya!

Over the past few months I’ve been really perfecting my technique. The one pawed scratch, the two pawed scratch, the scratch with all 4’s! You gotta vary it up if you want to make amazing scratch art! Sometimes I even amaze myself at my ability.

Anyhoo don’t take my word for it….just see for yourself….

Just keep digging, just keep digging.

Blog header from here.

Painted Paws

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Ammo

I’m assuming most of my fans know that I spend a lot of my free time with the famous trick ponies from Painting Pony. Minnow, Blitz, and Boomer are expert painters!

Well I bet they can’t paint something like this! Check out what I made….

I know I’m so talented right? I bet my artworks sell for more money than Picasso!

Alright fine. Mom says it’s not nice to fib. I guess I gotta come clean. My painting experience looked more like this:

"But mom...Cricket the farm cat keeps calling me to come outside and play..."

"I want to paint.....but I also want to hunt groundhogs"

"sorry mom, I gotta peace out! I'm gonna leave the painting for the experts this time!"

Yeah I know, you can say it, I have no will power and I am easily swayed by peer pressure. I can’t be perfect all the time! Perhaps I will pick up my paintbrush another day, but for now I’m going to leave the painting to the ponies.

Blog header from here.

Rub-a-Dub

Posted on September 21, 2010 by Ammo

Rub-a-Dub Dub, there’s a Dachshund in the tub!

I’m no fool, I know the ladies like me smelling like sunshine! Now will someone please come turn the water on for me?

Please Help.

Are you going to make me have to give the crazy eyes?

Now I've had to revert to yelling!

Sigh. I guess I'll have to get my scrub on another day.

Off to find something stinky to roll in....just so someone HAS to give me a bath

Shotgun

Posted on September 15, 2010 by Ammo

Sometimes when my mom’s truck is full to the brim with stuff I get to ride in the front seat. Oh glorious day, how sweet the front seat is! I get a window (that rolls down I might add), and I get to feel the wind in my face.

But….pretty soon my excitement fades, and I remember that car rides make me sleepy – and there seems to be no where to sleep in the front seat. I miss my fluffy car seat in the back….

Where I normally ride.

Checking out the view from the front seat

starting to wish I was back in my comfy car seat

Blog header from CB78

Stunthorse

Posted on September 8, 2010 by Ammo

Sometimes I get jealous of my pony friends. I mean, there is a reason they call me their sidekick, I usually take the backstage to their amazing painting talents, and their ability to perform MANY tricks. Sometimes I watch them longingly wishing I could be just like them when I grow up.

But then, on days like this, I catch them trying to be like me – and it makes me feel better! Sorry ponies, no one wears a stunt helmet and cape like I do!

Minnow trying on my stunt helmet

Blitz trying to figure out how to wear my cape

"You've got it on wrong"

"Here let me help you"

Laughing at the ponies

Boomerang joins in

Boomerang even shares the helmet with Nitro, my mom's retired horse

At the end of the day, no one wears a stunt helmet like I do!

Blog header image from the Spanish Riding School

Adventures of a Performing Doxie

Posted on September 7, 2010 by Ammo

Most of you know I have a day job as shop greeter at my mom’s small-town custom framing store. But after hours I turn into “Ammo the stuntdog”! I perform super amazing tricks with my Painting Pony friends – sometimes traveling with them too. Most of the time Chincoteague Minnow is my traveling buddy, because he’s the most famous of the trick ponies. Minnow thinks I’m his sidekick as he wows the crowds with his ability to paint and do tricks. But I KNOW that I carry the show with my death-defying leaps through my hoop, and my ability to play dead (and come back alive). And we all know who looks cuter in a stunt helmet!

This past weekend Minnow and I took a trip to the Ludwigs Corner Horse Show to entertain the crowds. This performance was EXTRA dare devilish because we were met with 22MPH winds due to Hurricane Earl. But I bravely put on my stunt helmet and continued on with the performance, I wasn’t gonna let a little wind keep me from making all the children laugh!

I laugh in your face Hurricane Earl!

Front row seat to watch Minnow paint

Trying to get Junior the rescue great dane to play with me

Junior the Great Dane wants a home with DOXIES! He loved me! www.secondtimearoundrescue.org

Mom & Minnow

Minnow painting

Minnow playing T-ball

taking a beak with Minnow

making new fans

Minnow rearing

Shaking hands

Playing Dead

Jumping through my hoop

Finally home to take a nap!

Speed Bump

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Ammo

I’ve implemented a new policy at work. It’s called the Dachshund Speed Bump. Anyone traveling through the shop must slow down to pet me. This has been initiated because far too many people are entering and leaving the shop without saying hello to me. These people do not know what they are missing!

In order to get the ball rolling on this new store policy, I have strategically placed myself on the shop floor, camouflaged as a speed bump. Anyone who tries to cross without petting me will have their ankles bitten. (ok I’m lying….I don’t bite, but I WILL be thinking about it)!

That is all.

#1 Store Employee,
Ammo the Dachshund

Giveaway – The Weeeiner!

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Ammo

I know you all are anxiously awaiting to see who will be the weeeiner of my scratch art giveaway. I wish I could give one to each and every one of you……but I think I’d get blisters on my paws!

But don’t worry, for those of you that didn’t win….I have a consolation prize! Between now and October 1, 2010, if you purchase anything from my online shop (including any of the Ponies’ Paintings) you will receive a FREE Trick Pony DVD, which not only features the famous Trick Ponies of Chincoteague, but also me, Ammo the Dachshund – stuntdog extraordinaire. All you have to do is mention the code AMMORULES at checkout.

And now for your Weeeiner! Congratulations to Christine! Who’s favorite piece of artwork her 12 year old twins bought for her of her Doxie Roxy wearing a Santa hat. The winner was chosen randomly using random.org

Look for an e-mail from me in your inbox to claim your prize!

Blog header image from The Gifted Blog

Helmet Upgrade

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Ammo

I wish this post was about me getting a stormtrooper helmet. I mean come on, how cool would that be!

No, instead – It’s embarrassing to admit – I have a flat head. Maybe not as bad as Frankenstein – but needless to say I could probably balance a few books on it. And just to clarify, having a flat head does not mean I have any less brains in there!

But since my head kinda falls short in the dome department, I’ve had a bit of trouble keeping my super awesome stunt helmet on my noggin. My mom had originally made a few adjustments on it for me – which worked just as well – but I thought it needed an upgrade. Lets just say my mom (in her haste to help keep my hat afloat) sewed the fabric upside down. And as much as I love my mom (love you mom), it just looked sloppy.

So after a few days of brainstorming with my mom, I give you the finished product! Thanks mom! You know I’d sew it myself if I had fingers.