I wanted to pop in and wish everyone a very Merry Christmas!
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!
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, 
Now that I’m a big brother it’s my duty to teach Baby P all the important stuff. #1 on the life lesson list, how to dig a proper hole.
As you can see, Baby P was super excited to learn this life lesson. That’s my girl, she totally gets it. You just never know when you’re going to need to dig something, so always come prepared with those two little shovels on the bottom of your arms!
Dirt filled baths, and dirty finger nails are totally in our future.
Up next, how to navigate to the critters in the woods. We’ve got a whole lot of life lessons to get through this summer, so we better get started!
What other life lessons do you think I should teach Baby P?
Well, it’s almost that time of year again. A day when a giant bunny visits your home in the night and leaves you little chocolatey presents in a basket (that you aren’t even allowed to eat if you’re a dog), and you’re expected not to bite him, chase him, or do anything that you would normally do to a bunny should he come into your home.
Yea, I don’t really get it either.
But, in an effort to humor my mom, and make my little sister happy, I did something that goes against ALL of my instincts as a fierce hunting dog.
I sat on the Easter Bunny’s lap at the mall.
Totally embarrassing!
I didn’t bite him, but I was definitely not going to smile for my photo either! (Baby P was totally supporting me too and refused to smile as well!)
I hope you’re happy mom, because I’m pretty sure all the critters in my backyard are laughing their tails off!
Happy Easter Everyone! Have you ever taken your dog to visit the Easter Bunny?
It’s come to my attention that some of you may not know why us Dachshunds are so super cool. So incase you were unaware, I’ve made this handy list as to why Dachshund Rule The World.
Personal heating pad. Check. If you’re chilly, just grab a Dachshund, because we can put out some serious heat!
2. If rodents ever took over the World, your Dachshund would save you.
Honestly, we don’t even need an excuse like total World domination to justify a good old fashioned hunt down.
3. Your Dachshund will teach you to have the patience of a saint.
Us Dachshunds have our own agenda, and if we want to do something (or don’t want to do something), you better believe we won’t be listening to your commands.
4. You won’t need to waste your money on a shovel when you have a Dachshund.
Born to dig, that’s our motto. Just think of all the money you saved by not buying all those shovels!
5. Your floors, and tables, and pretty much any surface we can reach will be spotless.
Smell food. Will eat…by any means necessary. Enough said.
6. You’ll have a reason to smile every day when you share your home with a Dachshund.
We’re goofy, and silly, and never run out of ways to do something just totally ridiculous that will make you smile.
7. Our unique body shape inspires all kinds of art.
Seriously, just try shopping at Target without finding something with a Dachshund on it. We’re that cool.
8. We have no idea that we’re small.
If you always wanted a big dog, look no further. We Dachshunds believe we’re the biggest dogs of them all, and despite our size, we have no problem striking fear into the hearts of all the big dogs out there.
9. We have a distinct smell all our own.
Ah, the aroma of a Dachshund. It will grow on you.
10. We love our families something fierce.
Nothing can compare to the love that a Dachshund has for his family. And that my friends is why Dachshunds Rule!
Got anymore reasons why you think Dachshunds rule? Let me know in the comments below!
With Spring just around the corner (it’s in the 70’s today…that’s crazy!) I realized I better get to work creating my Spring To-Do List. Because there is soooo much to do to be ready for Spring.
Ammo’s Spring To-Do List:
#1: Get dirt for mom’s vegetable garden. I never pass up the opportunity to play in a big pile of dirt. Bonus if its from the mushroom farm, because then I know it’s extra stinky.
#2: Help Dad rebuild the ramp to my shed. Which basically means that I get to take some more trips to my favorite hardware store…yippee!
#3: Help mom pick out plants for the vegetable garden. This time I’m hoping she plants corn, because that’s my favorite!
#4: Locate all the new critter holes around my home, so I’ll know just where to dig when the warm weather hits.
#5: Help out with maintenance around the farm. (Also know as digging holes for fence posts)
#6: Widen all the openings to the ground hog holes on the farm (after hibernation I’m sure those ground hogs are gonna be extra fat and extra stuck)
#7: Roll in the stinkiest stuff I can find. Because when Spring hits I want to be able to blend right into my surroundings.
#8: Scratch my back in the grass. It’s just not the same in the winter!
#9: Take a nap outside WITHOUT a coat on!
#10: Rub my after-bath fur all over the house. Because after all those dirt related things I’m sure mom is going to make me take a bath!
What sort of things are on your Spring To-Do List this year?
Now that I’m the coolest big brother ever, it’s come to my attention that to be EVEN cooler (if that’s even possible), that I need to practice my “nursery rhymes”. My sister likes when I “sing” to her, and she likes it even more when I dig holes. Well, this is perfect, because I have just the song to sing her in preparation of Spring (aka Groundhog season).
Heigh-Ho
A “Cooler” Version by Ammo
I dig dig dig dig dig dig dig in my hole the whole day through
To dig dig dig dig dig dig dig is what I really like to do
It ain’t no trick to get groundhogs quick
If you dig dig dig with a paw or a pick
In a hole! In a hole! In a hole! In a hole!
Where a million groundhogs live!
I dig dig dig dig dig dig dig from early morn till night
I dig dig dig dig dig dig dig up everything in sight
I dig up groundhogs by the score
A thousand critters, sometimes more
But I don’t know what I dig ’em for
I dig dig dig a-dig dig
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
Heigh-ho
Much better than the original song, right?
And don’t worry, if I ever get tired of digging, I can bring in reinforcements. Happy Digging!
Does your dog like to dig as much as me?
I like to think I’m a pretty fit dog. I mean I exercise regularly, I try to eat a healthy meal (aside from that 1/2 a hoagie I stole off the dining room table the other day….but that hardly counts), and I’m always ready for fun adventures!
So when I recently caught sight of the TV show, American Ninja Warrior, I was totally hooked! I mean I could EASILY get through those tough obstacle courses.
Half the battle is having flair anyway, and I totally have that covered!
Unfortunately American Ninja Warrior doesn’t accept dog submissions. But, that wasn’t going to stop me from having a little fun of my own, because I invented AMERICAN BARN WARRIOR….
Just as challenging, and with equal amounts of flair, American Barn Warrior is going to be the next big thing.
Hay Bale obstacles, trenches, and perhaps a horse or two….it’s not for the faint of heart (or those of you who didn’t eat your wheaties today!).
So what do you think, are you up for the challenge? Do you think you could master my American Barn Warrior Challenge?
Ever since Baby P showed up at my house the toy situation has gotten a little confusing. As in, how am I supposed to tell the difference between a baby toy and dog toy? That’s where you come in!
Can you help me decipher which one of these fine toys are dog toys and which are baby toys?
I loose sleep over this. Did I chew on Baby P’s favorite stuffed animal or did I bury the correct ball in the back yard? It’s enough to make you crazy!
Once you’ve made your guesses scroll on down to the bottom of the page to see if you got it right…..
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If you guessed these toys were dog toys, then you are right!
And if you guessed these toys were baby toys, then you are right!
I blame mostly the Barkshop*, because their toys are so super amazing that Baby P. wants to play with them too! (Use code AMMO for a super cool surprise at checkout)
*affiliate links
Does your dog have any toys that could totally pass for baby toys?
There is one special adventure that always makes my heart skip a beat. It’s one of my favorite places ever, and when my family got to stay right on the BEACH during our Thanksgiving vacation I was so very excited!
But whats even more fantastic than a trip to the beach is sharing the adventure with my squad!
My cousins Sharkie & Scout (in the front) live in South Carolina, so they are total beach dog pros, and Trooper and I were super excited to spend a few days romping on the beach with them.
Things got a little wild, but that’s what beach days are all about!!
Scout and Sharkie know just how to get things fierce on the beach. But little did they know, so do Trooper and I….
That’s right, we may not live at the beach, but Trooper and I can certainly keep up with the rest of our squad!
After a day running on the beach, there is nothing more left to do but to take a dip in the ocean to cool off.
Being my feisty self, I couldn’t let my youngest cousin Scout show me up with her swimming skills. Even wiener dogs can swim too!
Nevermind, scratch that, way TOO COLD for this weiner dog! You’re on your own Scout!
All in all it was a fantastic few days with the ocean at my back. I already miss my favorite dog squad!
Can’t wait until we get to do it again!
Does your dog love to frolic on the beach like I do?
Time seems to be moving much too quickly, because Baby P is now 5 months old! Can you believe it?
So much has changed since Little P first arrived home, and now she’s drooling and attempting to eat pretty much anything she can get her hands on. I’m so proud, I taught her well.
She’s really taken a liking to me (what’s not to like, I’m the coolest dog ever), and I’m really starting to enjoy her giggly happy squeals when she sees me. In fact, I even get to claim credit for Baby P’s first TRUE belly laugh!
Don’t grow up too fast Baby P, I still have lots of things about the World to teach you!