Morning Ritual

You might remember that I told you all last month that I’m really not much of a morning dog. I drag my feet to get out of bed, and most of the time Mom has to make me go outside for my morning potty break before work.

So today I thought I’d show what actually happens when my feet hit the floor.

ammo the dachshund morning routine

Once I’m finally up and at-em I’m ready to get down to business.

ammo the dachshund morning routine

Sprinting out the door I gotta make sure there is no unwanted critters hiding in my yard. They tend to like to sneak in overnight.

ammo the dachshund morning routine

Today I got to scare a bird off – it was quite exciting.

ammo the dachshund morning routine

Then it’s time for my morning shake, before I take a lap around the yard to check for more intruders.

ammo the dachshund morning routine

Only today Mom is taking pictures of me. My plans have changed.

ammo the dachshund morning routine

It’s back inside to stare at my cookie jar, because…..

.. “Mom I came inside all by myself and you didn’t even have to call me, I’m pretty sure I deserve cookies for that.”

Ammo’s Christmas Wish List

Dear, Santa

Even though I ate that piece of pizza off the coffee table, picked on Trooper, unraveled all the toilet paper, and ate a hole in mom’s pillowcase – I really really think I deserve all the things on my Christmas list this year. I promise to try harder next year.

xoxo,

Ammo

ammo the dachshund's christmas wish list

1. Custom Pet Portrait from the Yellow Brick House [via]

2. Rocket Ship Bedding Set from Garnet Hill

3. All Natural, Organic Dog Cookies from Bocce’s Bakery [via]

4. Bauer Earthenware Dog Bowl from Garnet Hill

5. Custom Made Cashmere Dog Sweater from By Chance Designs on Etsy

Birthday Week: DIY Birthday Bones

One of the special treats my mom made me for my Birthday was a batch of “Birthday Bones”. And since you are all my party guests – I think you your pups deserve a little treat too! So break out the blender and mixing bowls here’s a simple recipe even I could make!

ammo the dachshund diy dog cookies

Birthday Bones

Ingredients:
2 cups whole-wheat flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 cup unsalted natural peanut butter
1 cup skim milk

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees

ammo the dachshund diy dog cookies

2. In a bowl, combine flour and baking powder. Then mix in peanut butter and milk. Mix well.

ammo the dachshund diy dog cookies

3. Place dough on a lightly floured surface and knead. Roll out so that is is 1/4″ thick and cut out shapes using a cookie cutter.

ammo the dachshund diy dog cookies

4. Place on a greased baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes or until lightly brown. Cool, then store in an airtight container.

ammo the dachshund diy dog cookies

5. While you wait for cookies to cool, make sure you let your “helper” lick the peanut butter spoon.

ammo the dachshund diy dog cookies

Tada! Now you have delicious cookies for your favorite pup!

ammo the dachshund diy dog cookies

Thanks mom! I really loved my Birthday treats!

ammo the dachshund birthday bones

Recipe inspiration [via]. Looking for more dog friendly recipes? Check out this book from the Three Dog Bakery!

Bake me a Cookie

When I heard that mom and dad were going to bake cookies for dad’s “cookie exchange” at work I was so excited! Honestly, the only word I heard was cookies.

I waited and waited for those cookies.

And when no cookies came my way….I took matters into my own paws…….

But alas, I did not score any cookies! Thank goodness mom and dad felt sorry for me and had some of these on hand….

Oh yes, I feasted! It’s the sad puppy eyes, they work every time. hehe.