Vintage Wrestlers for Halloween

Happy Halloween!

Technically I may be a few days late, but my costume this year was just too much fun not to share with everyone. It’s also been quite some time since I’ve actually published a new blog post (sorry!), but I’ve been just having such a blast with so many adventures over the past few years that it’s been hard to keep up. But if you really want to make sure you haven’t missed a thing, be sure to follow along with me on Facebook & Instagram.

Now I give you my 2019 Family Halloween Costume……

We decided to go all out with a group theme this year channeling our inner 80s/90s wrestlers with Jake the Snake, Macho Man, Ultimate Warrior and Hulk Hogan. I of course was the famous Rowdy Roddy Piper!

Completely handmade by my mom and dad, this year’s costume was just too much fun. Sparked by my littlest sister’s awesome bleach blonde mullet, she was just too perfect for the part of Hulk Hogan. I’m not quite sure how we will top this one for next year!

Happy Halloween! Keep on Wrestling!

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The More the Merrier

I wanted to pop in and wish everyone a very Merry Christmas!

Baby #2 Announcement

From my team to yours, have the merriest of Christmases!

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And in case you were wondering, yes, my team is getting just a wee bit bigger in early March!

Baby #2 Announcement

P and I are very excited to meet our new little sister in about 2 months. I’ve got a lot of work to do between now and then to teach P how to be a big sibling, but I think she’ll be up to the challenge.

Merry Christmas friends! I hope Santa was good to you! xoxo, Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity



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Adventures in Candyland

Halloween has always been sort of a big deal at my house. My parents have helped me hand-make many elaborate costumes over the years and we always throw an elaborate party at my house. This year was no exception. So without further ado, I give you my 2017 Halloween costume…

Adventures in Candyland / Ammo the Dachshund

Adventures in Candyland / Ammo the Dachshund

King Candy from Candyland!

Adventures in Candyland / Ammo the Dachshund

All mom had to say was that I get to wear a crown and carry a cool scepter and I was on board.

Adventures in Candyland / Ammo the Dachshund

But Candyland isn’t quite as fun without someone to help you rule the land.

Adventures in Candyland / Ammo the Dachshund

So Princess Lolly made an appearance as well!

Adventures in Candyland / Ammo the Dachshund

Princess Lolly was minus her crown (because to no ones surprise she hated how it messed up her hair), but she did come bearing candy (aka dog cookies).

Adventures in Candyland / Ammo the Dachshund

Adventures in Candyland / Ammo the Dachshund

We had a blast making our way to the Candy Kingdom.

Adventures in Candyland / Ammo the Dachshund

Until someone ran out of “candy” and suddenly neither of us cared who got to the castle first.

Adventures in Candyland / Ammo the Dachshund

Adventures in Candyland / Ammo the Dachshund

But the adventure along the way was the best part anyway.

Adventures in Candyland / Ammo the Dachshund

Happy Halloweenie Friends! Enjoy your “candy”! Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

 

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Adventures of Ammo + Baby P: Vol 12

Adventures of Ammo + Baby P: Vol. 12

Even though I’m on a bit of a blogging vacation, I just couldn’t in good conscience leave without sharing the very last monthly update for my little sister now that she’s officially 1 year old!

Adventures of Ammo + Baby P: Vol. 12

On August 7th my sister celebrated an entire year of life, and it’s hard to believe that it’s been an entire year since she changed my life completely.

Adventures of Ammo + Baby P: Vol. 12

Not gonna lie, it was a big adjustment at first, but I’m really starting to enjoy the sweet hugs my sister gives me and our night time tug-of-war ritual.

Adventures of Ammo + Baby P: Vol. 12

Some days are tougher than others…

Adventures of Ammo + Baby P: Vol. 12

Adventures of Ammo + Baby P: Vol. 12

…but at the end of the day she’s my very biggest fan, and I can’t imagine my life without her now.

Adventures of Ammo + Baby P: Vol. 12

I have a feeling that my days of princess dress-up and Disney movies are just around the corner. And I’m totally ready!

Happy Birthday Baby P! I love you more everyday! xoxo, Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

P.S. I’m back to vacation mode, but I’m sure you’ll see me pop in here and there with an update. Be sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook to keep up with my daily adventures, as my blog posts will be sparse for the time being.

 

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This Wild Ride

ammo the dachshund blogging outdoors

It’s been 7 whole years since I published my very first blog post on this blog. That’s over 1,600 stories and adventures that I’ve shared over the years. A lot has happened in those 7 years, I became a certified therapy dog, I celebrated countless Birthdays, I hunted many groundhogs, and I even welcomed my little sister into the world.

Meet My Sister // Ammo gets a sibling

What started as a Facebook page for me to share my happenings with everyone, turned into this blog as my fans wanted to hear even more about my life! From welcoming customers at the family frame shop, to performing with my famous trick pony friends, and my adventurous weekends with my mom and dad – you’ve pretty much seen it all.

Dachshund Flys Plane - And doesn't crash! // Ammo the Dachshund

While I absolutely love sharing my daily life with all of you, after 7 years of documenting my every move I’m starting to feel like I need a little vacation.

Thanksgiving Roadtrip: Folly Beach Dogs

So while I’m technically not going anywhere, I am planning to take a little step back from my blog so that I can soak up all the fun with my family without feeling like I need to snap photos every step of the way.

Ammo the Dachshund takes Selfie with Street Performer

Now this doesn’t mean you won’t see any blog posts from me in the future, it just means for now my regular posting schedule of Monday, Wednesday, Friday every week won’t be around. Instead I plan to share when I’ve got something that I just can’t wait to tell you about. You know, the juicy stuff.

Goats that Race

And even though I won’t have a new blog post as often, you can still follow me on Facebook & Instagram where I still plan to share little snapshots into my life more regularly. If you’d like to be the first to know when I do have a special blog post to share, make sure you’ve signed up for my E-Mail updates. Which means you’ll get an e-mail every time I publish a new blog post.

Ammo the Dachshund Studio Photos

Finally I wanted to say Thank You. Thank you to all of you who have kept up with my adventures, whether it be occasionally, or every single day. Know that it’s you that have kept me blogging these past 7 years. I’ve read every single comment you’ve left me, and every e-mail you’ve sent. I treasure all of them, even if I don’t always have the time to respond. Hopefully you can understand my need for a vacation from the blog after all these years.

Our journey never ends. My next adventure is just around the corner, and I can hear it calling. xoxo, Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

 

Always Be Prepared

Always Be Prepared

Sometimes on shopping trips I start to get that feeling when my feet start dragging, I want to lay down and take a nap, and I just can’t shop ANYMORE.

Always Be Prepared

My little sister gets that feeling too, but she knows exactly what to do to make sure we all can keep going!

Always Be Prepared

Snacks! And since our mom is always prepared with goodies to eat, we never have to worry about the dreaded shopping sleepies.

Always Be Prepared

So while my sister snacked away and warded off those shopping sleepies I started to wonder if I was going to get my little pick-me-up.

Always Be Prepared

I mean just look how happy she looks snacking on her favorite crackers*.

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Always Be Prepared

Sigh. It was looking like I’d have to make it through this trip to Lowes without a snack.

Always Be Prepared

But then, as luck would have it, a tiny little hand appeared over the edge of the shopping cart.

Always Be Prepared

Always Be Prepared

I should have known, Baby P would NEVER let her best buddy go hungry.

Always Be Prepared

Crisis averted. Goodbye shopping sleepies, hello crackers! I’m ready to go another 5 hours (ok well maybe just another 30 minutes).

Do you get the shopping sleepies when you’ve been shopping for too long? Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

Pop Art of Your Pup + A Giveaway

Disclaimer: This post is brought to you by Pop Your Pup. All opinions are my own, and I only share products I think you and your pets will love.

Pop Art of Your Pup + A Giveaway

What if I told you that this stylish canvas portrait next to me was a me! I bet you never imagined I could be so cool. But I knew, I always knew I had this epic greatness in me, so great that when your new friends at Pop Your Pup offer to turn a photo of you into pop art you don’t hesitate because you know it will be grand.

Mattie & Margot Ombre Dog Collar Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

See, I told you I was epic!

Pop Art of Your Pup + A Giveaway

The cool folks over at Pop Your Pup can create lots of fun items from any photo of your pet. And don’t worry, it doesn’t need to be a professional photo with great lighting, they can make most any image work and turn it into a masterpiece.

Pop Art of Your Pup + A Giveaway

Mom helped me pick out some of my favorite photos to send in, and they turned out so fabulous that I couldn’t wait to share them with all of you!

Pop Art of Your Pup + A Giveaway

They even have kids sizes in t-shirts too, because you know I couldn’t let Baby P be left out of all the fun!

Pop Art of Your Pup + A Giveaway

Not only am I Baby P’s Big Brother, but I’m also her very very favorite thing in the whole wide world.

National Hat Day with Ammo the Dachshund

I mean who can blame her when you look this stylish?

Pop Art of Your Pup + A Giveaway

So when I gifted Baby P this pop art t-shirt from Pop Your Pup I was thrilled when she got so excited she started yelling “woof” “woof” (because she can’t say Dog yet).

Pop Art of Your Pup + A Giveaway

Now everywhere she goes her big brother can be right by her side!

Pop Art of Your Pup + A Giveaway

Mom loved her shirt just as much, although I didn’t quite get the same “woof” “woof” reaction out of her – I’m pretty sure she enjoyed it just the same.

Pop Art of Your Pup + A Giveaway

Pop Your Pup made it simple and easy for me to put these smiles on my family’s faces (and don’t worry, Dad was smiling too behind the camera). Simply upload your pet’s photo to their website, choose your products (you can even choose fun background colors and patterns), and in one business day you’ll get a proof to approve. And with unlimited edits to your design, there is no reason you wouldn’t love it!

Pop Art of Your Pup + A Giveaway

While I enjoyed all of the products from Pop Your Pup, I think my favorite had to be the 16″x20″ canvas. Immediately it found a home on the wall with some of my other dog art.

Pop Art of Your Pup + A Giveaway

….in the playroom of course! Because I love hearing my little sister bark like a dog when she sees it!

Pop Art of Your Pup + A Giveaway

So if you’d like to turn your pet into pop art, be sure to visit Pop Your Pup!

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Adventures of Ammo + Baby P: Vol 11

Adventures of Ammo + Baby P: Vol 11

Once again it’s time to celebrate another month in my sister’s life!

Adventures of Ammo + Baby P: Vol 11

I’m always right by her side for all of her milestones, and mom and dad say they even notice how much more patient I’ve become.

Adventures of Ammo + Baby P: Vol 11

Especially now that my sister is pretty much running all over the place (or super fast waddling if you want to get technical), I just have to sigh and take the collar pulls, pinches, thrown objects and the newest endeavor….trying to pick me up!

Mom and Dad do their best to protect me from the wrath that is “11 month old toddler”, but truth be told, I’m not always very quick to get out of the way.

Adventures of Ammo + Baby P: Vol 11

Sigh. Thus is the life of a big brother.

Adventures of Ammo + Baby P: Vol 11

You wouldn’t blame me for being slow to get out of the way though if you knew how much energy is inside this tiny little person. Coming from a dog who needs to sleep 12 – 14 hours in a day, this baby only takes one 30 minute nap a day and only sleeps 9 hours at night! Can you believe it? No wonder I’m too tired to get out of the way!

Adventures of Ammo + Baby P: Vol 11

Someday I know I’ll look back on these months with fond memories of baby giggles and smiles, drooling (from all the teething), and stinky diapers….but right now, I’m just very very tired.

Adventures of Ammo + Baby P: Vol 11

Regardless I’m still thrilled to be this one’s big brother, but her next words BETTER BE Ammo!

What do you think, do I have a chance at my name being Baby P’s first REAL word aside from the MaMa and DaDa she already says? Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

First Steps

You are my Sunshine

This first year of my sister’s life has been filled with many firsts (holy cow can you believe she’ll be a year old very very soon), and just like any good brother I’ve been there for most of them. I was there when she laughed for the first time while watching me shred up paper and when she crawled for the first time towards me – so it’s only natural that when she finally took her first steps they would be in my direction!

At 9 months and 28 days Baby P took her first steps across the room to bring me a pair of her cowgirl boots. While no one was able to capture these initial first steps on camera, they did get the next few after that!

In just a few weeks she’s already cruising all around the house now – and I’m the one that can’t keep up with her!

I can’t wait to see what she learns next. Perhaps it will be how to get the cookies out of the cookie jar for me.Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

 

 

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Adventures of Ammo + Baby P: Vol 10

Adventures of Ammo & Baby P: Vol 10

It’s happened again. My little sidekick turned a whole month older! And a whole lot has changed in just one month.

Adventures of Ammo & Baby P: Vol 10

Baby P suddenly doesn’t seem so “baby” anymore. She now waves hello and goodbye to me, can give me high-fives, and even claps when I do something extra goofy. (which is like all the time apparently).

Adventures of Ammo & Baby P: Vol 10

But the biggest change….Baby P is now WALKING! Yes, that’s right. Just a few days shy of turning 10 months she got those first few steps in. And can you guess what she was walking to? That’s right, me! (I’ll have to share the video later….although my camera crew missed the very first ones…shame on them!)

Adventures of Ammo & Baby P: Vol 10

Baby P’s favorite thing though….if you haven’t already guessed….dogs! She loves to “bark” woof woof excitedly whenever she sees a dog (or me), or even a picture of a dog. We should have expected nothing less, because I’m the coolest dog there is and it’s no wonder she thinks she’s a dog too!

Adventures of Ammo & Baby P: Vol 10

Now that she’s getting increasingly mobile I definitely have to watch my back…

Adventures of Ammo & Baby P: Vol 10

..because her big bear hugs….

Adventures of Ammo & Baby P: Vol 10

….and kisses seem to come out of nowhere!

Not to worry though, mom and dad are always right there yelling “gentle” the entire time. Hopefully soon she will get the hang of “closed mouth kisses” and “pinch-less hugs” so I won’t have to be on guard so much. At least I know she means well!

Adventures of Ammo & Baby P: Vol 10

I have a feeling by next month I’ll have my backyard running playmate that I’ve been waiting for! I can’t wait!

So for everyone that wagered a guess last month as to when Baby P would start walking, it was June 5th!Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity