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Street View

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You might remember that a few months ago when Hurricane Irene hit my home town, that the awnings at my shop took a bit of a beating. Mom and I decided that they needed to be replaced so we hemmed and hawed for weeks over what color they should be (the original color was discontinued – so we had to replace all of them) and what the lettering should say.

My vote of course was bright yellow with “HOME TO AMMO THE DACHSHUND” on the awnings. Unfortunately I was out voted because mom said she gets two votes since she’s the boss. Phooey!

So yesterday I stopped by the shop to check out the awning progress as they began to be replaced.

ammo the dachshund shop awnings

I was a little jealous my name wasn’t on them, but I have to say they did look classy.

ammo the dachshund shop awnings

And today when I got to see the full finished effect – I really did like them.

Mom said we still have some changes to make, like removing the lettering on the windows and maybe adding a neon sign on the corner – but she promised me that as a compromise maybe she’d put a picture of me in the window on the shop door, yea!

You can check out how our shop looked over the past 30 years+ by visiting www.studio3framing.com

Equipment Crew

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Over the weekend we held a horse competition at the farm. Riders come from all over to compete in the high-speed relay racing of mounted games and to win fame & fortune….ok well maybe in reality it was just ribbons & prizes, but that’s besides the point.

ammo the dachshund mounted games

Everyone on the farm is expected to help out at the horse show to keep things running smoothly.

ammo the dachshund mounted games

This time I was head of the equipment crew with my dad.

ammo the dachshund mounted games

I got to run up and down the side lines making sure we had all of the equipment ready for the next race.

ammo the dachshund mounted games

Balloons – check, Flags – check, Buckets – check, Bending Poles – check.

ammo the dachshund mounted games

It’s a very important job, and someone has to make sure everything is done right. Sometimes even dad needs to be reminded how things are supposed to go.

“A little to the left Dad”

You can check out all our fun photos from the horse show on the Iron Horse Farm Facebook Page.

Friday Fetch: New Products from Noodle

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When you’re a Dachshund it can be really hard to find coats and products to fit your very unique body type. Lucky for me I’ve been a customer of Noodle and Friends since I was a wee pup! Noodle’s family outfits the Dachshund community with stylish accessories that even a farm dog like me can rough and tumble around in.

So I was uber excited when Noodle announced her new fall and winter line!

plaid dachshund coat

The Cavendish Plaid Coat screams winter-time warmth. And I don’t know about you, but it’s Holiday-esque plaid colors make me want some hot coco.

the executive dachshund coat

The Executive Coat looks like a must have for any working dog! I’m thinking I need once of these to wear to the office.

plaid dachshund harness

The Tartan Plaid Never-Choke II Harness looks like a real doggy park head turner!

You can check out all these stylish designs and more at Noodle and Friends.

Incognito

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spider the kitten

It’s fall on the farm, and it’s my favorite time of year. Even Spider the kitten is excited about the new fallen leaves.

spider the kitten

I have to say I’m a wee bit jealous of her – as she’s become a master at going incognito in her leaf surroundings.

cricket and spider

Even Cricket can’t figure out how not to stick out like a sore thumb.

trooper

And Trooper, don’t even get me started on him, sometimes I don’t even think he tries!

ammo the dachshund

I on the other hand “might” be able to pull off the incognito look, had somebody (*cough* mom) not dressed me in BRIGHT BLUE! Sheesh!

ammo the dachshund

But, despite my shortcomings in the incognito department I can still chase the cats….

ammo the dachshund

….and romp with the dogs. Blue coat and all! Happy Fall to All!

 

It’s Carving Time

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Yesterday was Pumpkin Time, today it’s carving time! And boy did I carve some amazing pumpkins this year.

carved pumpkins

ammo the dachshund frolicking

Ok fine, I might have done a little more frolicking and a little less carving.

ammo the dachshund frolicking

Alright, maybe it was a lot of frolicking.

ammo the dachshund eating popsicle

I might have also taken a few Popsicle breaks. Yum.

ammo the dachshund pumpkins

But in my defense I had two willing parents suckers to do all my pumpkin carving for me.

ammo the dachshund pumpkins

You can pretty much get away with anything when you’re super adorable like me.

ammo the dachshund

Happy Pumpkin Carving to me! (and all my blog-land friends too).

It’s Pumpkin Time

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ammo the dachshund with pumpkins

Do you know what time it is? If you guessed pumpkin time, then you would be correct! And these fine pumpkins you see – well I got to pick out all of them!

ammo the dachshund with pumpkins

Mom and Dad took me Hurricane Hill Farm to pick out my pumpkins, and I was so excited I couldn’t help but let out a yell.

ammo the dachshund with pumpkins

Last year I did the corn maze, but this year it was all about the pumpkins.

ammo the dachshund with pumpkins

There were so many pumpkins to choose from I really didn’t know where to start.

ammo the dachshund with pumpkins

ammo the dachshund with pumpkins

Slowly I began to load up my wagon with all my favorites.

ammo the dachshund with pumpkins

And I might have licked a few, you know, just to make sure I was picking the tastiest ones.

ammo the dachshund with pumpkins

At the end of the day I came home with a wheelbarrow full of the very best pumpkins.

ammo the dachshund with pumpkins

Do you like the pumpkins I picked? Any other pups out there know of some other dog friendly pumpkin patches? Do tell! Tomorrow I’ll share what I carved into my pumpkins!

 

Flying High at the Dog Park

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Over the weekend mom and dad took me to the dog park.

I was having a fantastic time chasing float-away leaves in the stream until I noticed something new at the park!

ammo the dachshund at dog park

Dog agility jumps! Being one to never pass up an opportunity to practice my high-flying super hero skills I couldn’t resist testing them out.

ammo the dachshund at dog park

All the big dogs were jealous, because man was I FLYING!

ammo the dachshund at dog park

I bet you’re jealous too! Skills like this are hard to come by and I totally rocked those dog agility jumps.

ammo the dachshund at dog park

Warp speed baby – so lightning fast even my ears are left behind!

Friday Fetch: New Products from Molly Mutt

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molly muttMolly Mutt is one of my go-to shops for all my bedding needs. Their revolutionary dog duvet & stuff sack make creating & maintaining a stylish, comfortable, and clean dog bed easier – and less costly – than ever before. So I was super excited when I heard that they’ve just come out with three brand-new product lines & a new pattern for their dog bed duvet covers.

First up is the Armor – waterproof liner, perfect for those dogs with a bed-wetting problem (Don’t worry, I won’t tell). Designed specifically to be used with the Molly Mutt beds, this liner will keep your dog’s sleep spot dry from the elements! Check out the video here.

molly mutt armor

The next new product is the Pillow Pack, it attaches to your Molly Mutt dog bed giving your pup an added pillow. Because pillows aren’t just for people you know! Check out the video here.

molly mutt - pillow pack

Also featured is their brand-new crate covers! I’m not a crate dog myself, but if I was I would totally be dawning one of these. Designed in fabulous patterns it even has a roll-up front door flap for easy access.

molly mutt - crate cover

And lastly the Molly Mutt dog duvets now have a brand-new pattern in their arsenal, Glory days, a fabulous black and white chevron pattern.

molly mutt

Molly Mutt has kindly offered up a 10% OFF coupon for all of my readers by using the code yourock11 at checkout! Which new product would you take home today?

Epic Battle

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ammo and trooper

Me and Trooper were hanging out at the farm last night, picking up leftover grain under the feed tubs, when we suddenly remembered we had something really important to do.

ammo and trooper

We had an epic battle to attend to….of Jedi vs. Jedi in an ultimate lightsaber battle of wits!

epic battle ammo and trooper

Let the battle begin!

ammo and trooper

It was pretty intense, so I had to take frequent refueling breaks at the water bowl. A Jedi can’t fight thirsty afterall.

epic battle ammo and trooper

The battle lasted for hours…although we could have gone on for days. But in the end….

epic battle ammo and trooper

….somehow we both ended up snuggled next to each other on the couch. Honestly, I have no idea how we got there – it must have been one EPIC battle!

 

Super-Duper Halloween

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ammo the dachshund super hero

You may be asking yourself why today of all days I’m dawning my fashionable super hero cape and stunt helmet.

ammo the dachshund super hero

Sadly it’s not because I have any damsels in distress to rescue today, nor do I have any dragons to fight. No, it’s something much more important than that.

ammo the dachshund super hero

It’s Halloween Party time! Wooohoo!

Mom and Dad are hosting a Halloween party this year, and the theme? Super Heroes of course!

ammo the dachshund super hero

I’m still working out my wardrobe selection, but I definitely think I’m in the running for best dressed!