Caramel Apples and Goats

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Ammo

With fall rolling in I took my first annual trip of the season to Highland Orchards.

Caramel Apples and Goats // Ammo the Dachshund

I love sniffing the goats at the orchard, but truth be told, I’m quite happy that there is a fence between us at all times. Safety first!

Caramel Apples and Goats // Ammo the Dachshund

But the real treat this time was that mom’s first cousin once removed (whatever that means) tagged along with us.

Caramel Apples and Goats // Ammo the Dachshund

Kids are good for one thing in a dog’s world…..and that’s dropping food!

Caramel Apples and Goats // Ammo the Dachshund

You can bet I warned Mr. Goat that any food dropped was mine, and mine alone. Don’t worry though, I was very friendly and wagged my tail when I told him. I’m pretty sure he got the message.

What kind of adventures will you be going on this fall?

When Dogs run Horse Shows

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Ammo

On the Obstacle Course // Ammo the Dachshund

Over the weekend I found myself on an obstacle course at the family farm. Designed to test the horseback riders’ ability to navigate a scary and complex course, I was excited to see how what kind of reaction my obstacles would produce.

On the Obstacle Course // Ammo the Dachshund

When it became clear that not much seemed to worry these horse and rider pairs, I tried to up the anti by enlisting the help of a few groundhogs I know. Unfortunately they weren’t home at the time.

On the Obstacle Course // Ammo the Dachshund

With the competition fierce I employed one last tactic…..creating an obstacle of my own!

On the Obstacle Course // Ammo the Dachshund

Those ponies never saw it coming!

Best Friends

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Ammo

Best Friends // Ammo the Dachshund and Trooper

I have a best friend, and his name is Trooper.

Best Friends // Ammo the Dachshund and Trooper

He’s silly and fun, and always knows how to have a good time. Plus he’s so much fun to wrestle with!

Best Friends // Ammo the Dachshund and Trooper

He’s great at keeping secrets, even if I’m not so great at keeping them.

Best Friends // Ammo the Dachshund and Trooper

We’re different, but the same, and I couldn’t be happier to have a best friend to grow old with.

P.S. Thanks to Mattie & Margot for sending along some matching best friend collars for me and my pal Trooper! Because best friends should always look stylish together!

Family Reunion

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Ammo

Over the weekend I snuggled into my carseat for a 2 hour drive to New Jersey for a family reunion of sorts.

Family Reunion // Ammo the Dachshund

I was going to visit some extended family that I had never met before, and even some special relatives that would be visiting from Germany.

Family Reunion // Ammo the Dachshund

When we arrived Trooper (who tagged along as well) and I were excited to meet our distant relative, Angel the rescued Golden Retriever!

Family Reunion // Ammo the Dachshund

Trooper and I gave her a good sniffing and decided she smelled A-ok!

Family Reunion // Ammo the Dachshund

Then we wrestled! Well Trooper tried to wrestle while I faked playing dead until someone agreed to chase me around the yard (my favorite game of them all).

Family Reunion // Ammo the Dachshund

Angel proved to be a very fun playmate, and I’m pretty sure she had a little crush on me too (even if we are sorta family).

Family Reunion // Ammo the Dachshund

Eventually it came time for our visit to end, and Trooper and I to head back to Pennsylvania. It was hard to say goodbye to my family, and I think Angel was very sad to see us go. Hopefully we won’t have to wait too long for our paths to cross again!

I do it for the Cookies

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Ammo

Photo Studio with Ammo the Dachshund

It’s no secret that I’m no stranger to being in front of the camera lens. And frequently I’m asked how my mom gets me to pose so well for a photo – and honestly, it’s quite simple…

Cookies // Ammo the Dachshund

….COOKIES!

Cookies // Ammo the Dachshund

I’d do pretty much anything for a taste of cookie!

Cookies // Ammo the Dachshund

So next time you want your dog to sit still for a photograph, make sure you have your pockets filled with cookies! Your dog will thank you!

Last Days of Summer

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Ammo

The cool weather is rolling in and it’s time to squeeze in those last little bits of summer. Ice cream cones and a dip in the pool seem like the perfect way to soak in every last bit of it. Before I know it it will be time to break out my sweaters!

Last Days of Summer // Ammo the Dachshund

Until next year summer!

Dressed up Dachshund

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Ammo

Dog in Bowtie // Ammo the Dachshund

Did you ever just feel like getting dressed up? You know, slicking back your hair and putting on your fanciest bowtie?

Dog in Bowtie // Ammo the Dachshund

Makes a dog feel pretty good!

Check out my 5 minute no sew bowtie!

August 2013 Monthly Recap

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Ammo

It’s time to take a look back over the past month at all the exciting things I’ve done! So just incase you missed it, here are some of my highlights from August!

Instinct Rawboost Treats // Product Review and Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I tested out some Instinct Rawboost Treats from Chewy.com and held a giveaway, which the winners are now posted!

Goshen Country Fair // Dog Friendly Event // Ammo the Dachshund

I took a trip to the Goshen Fair.

Sunday Breakfast // Ammo the Dachshund

I went to Sunday Breakfast with my family.

Product Review: Ruffwear Swamp Cooler // Ammo the Dachshund

I helped my pal Trooper test out Ruffwear’s Swamp Cooler (which is awesome by the way!).

Stonework // Ammo the Dachshund

I got nosey with the new stonework on the farm.

The Dog Pack // Ammo the Dachshund

I introduced my new dog pack pals.

On the Lake with Friends // Ammo the Dachshund

I took my pal Shilah the Husky out on the lake for the very first time.

What to pack when Camping with your Dog // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared the must have items I pack when going camping in the summer!

Dog Friendly Camping in Cape May // Ammo the Dachshund

I went camping with my friend Shilah in Cape May.

Dog Friendly Dining in Cape May // Ammo the Dachshund

I dined at some dog friendly restaurants during my trip to Cape May.

Higbee Beach - Dog Friendly Beaches in Cape May via Ammo the Dachshund

I had a blast on the dog friendly beach, Higbee Beach in Cape May NJ.

A Car Crashed into the Shop // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared pictures from when a car crashed through the shop where I work.

DIY Dachshund Cork Board via Ammo the Dachshund

I helped mom make a DIY Dachshund Cork Board.

Sleepypod Pendants Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared some of Sleepypod’s Pendants and offered everyone a chance to win their own set. You can still enter to win!!

Gosh what an exciting August I’ve had! Now we’re getting to one of my favorite times of the year – fall. I can’t wait to see what else I’ll be up to in the coming months!

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Friday Fetch: The Original Toasty Pet Bed

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Ammo

I stumbled across The Original Toasty Pet Bed from The Toasty Pet Company on Etsy and I couldn’t help but think how utterly unique (and cute) it was!

The Toasty Pet Bed is made of durable and cozy sherpa fabric and the back and sides are hard-wearing fabric. The filling is a very durable solid foam that can be removed. It’s great for small and medium-sized dogs (and all-sized cats).

Friday Fetch: The Original Toasty Pet Bed via Ammo the Dachshund

You can fetch your own Toasty Pet Bed on Etsy for $98.

Dog Friendly Camping in Cape May

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Ammo

Over the weekend I went on a mini 3-day vacation to Cape May, New Jersey. While the main purpose of the trip was to soak up some sun at the beach (which I will get to in another post), I also got to log some camping hours – which is one of my favorite things to do!

Dog Friendly Camping in Cape May // Ammo the Dachshund

My friend Shilah the Husky decided to come on this trip with me too – and it was to be her very first camping trip.

Dog Friendly Camping in Cape May // Ammo the Dachshund

Shilah and I waited patiently for the cars to be packed, and oversaw that everything necessary made it into our caravan (squeaky toys, dog food, and cookies of course).

Dog Friendly Camping in Cape May // Ammo the Dachshund

Then we loaded up the tightly packed car and made the 2 1/2 hour trip to Cape May, New Jersey.

Dog Friendly Camping in Cape May // Ammo the Dachshund

We arrived at our dog friendly campsite at Seashore Campsites in Cape May. This campground was a bit more modernized than where I’m used to camping, with activity centers, snack shops, pools and swimming lakes (all of which do not allow dogs to enter), but I did spot lots of other friendly dog campers.

Dog Friendly Camping in Cape May // Ammo the Dachshund

I even met this friendly dachshund named Theo!

Dog Friendly Camping in Cape May // Ammo the Dachshund

Most of the campsites were under lots of wooded trees, which made it quite comfortable to camp even in the summer, although the camping areas were pretty tightly packed – making it a little difficult to find open areas for a dog to do his business.

Dog Friendly Camping in Cape May // Ammo the Dachshund

I prefer a little more of a rustic camping experience personally, but I suppose to my fellow 2 legged campers it was nice to have warm showers nearby. (They can’t rough it like I can!)

Dog Friendly Camping in Cape May // Ammo the Dachshund

My pal Shilah took to camping quite well considering this was her first experience. I even let her borrow my x-pen to make her trip a little more comfortable.

Dog Friendly Camping in Cape May // Ammo the Dachshund

Shilah and I took our camp dog duties very seriously, and we guarded the area from any possible intruders. Ok well maybe guarding isn’t the right word when all we did was stare at passerby’s and wag our tails – but it was fun nonetheless!

Dog Friendly Camping in Cape May // Ammo the Dachshund

One of my favorite things about camping is getting to sleep in a tent with my family. Something about being in nature is just so relaxing to me.

Dog Friendly Camping in Cape May // Ammo the Dachshund

It also helps if you bring a comfy sleeping bag incase it gets chilly at night!

Dog Friendly Camping in Cape May // Ammo the Dachshund

When it came time to head home from our weekend adventure I was sad to go – but I know I’ll be putting up my tent again soon, because this dog loves a good camping trip!

Tomorrow I’ll be back to share some more of the fun I had in Cape May!