Mastering the Catwalk

ammo the dachshund on the catwalk

Last night I went to my agility class, and guess what?

ammo the dachshund on the catwalk

I mastered the catwalk!

ammo the dachshund on the catwalk

It’s actually quite fun once you get the hang of it.

ammo the dachshund on the catwalk

ammo the dachshund on the catwalk

ammo the dachshund on the catwalk

So this is what it feels like to be 4′ tall, I could definitely get used to this!

One Last Adventure Before Bed

ammo the dachshund afternoon sun

In the wee afternoon hours as the sun begins to set I’m always reminded that my time outside for the day is coming to an end.

ammo the dachshund afternoon sun

In a panic I realize I only have a few short hours to finish up my outdoor adventures.

ammo the dachshund afternoon sun

There are important things to smell outside and the days just never seem long enough.

ammo the dachshund afternoon sun

ammo the dachshund afternoon sun

ammo the dachshund afternoon sun

And more importantly I must get all my sniffing in quickly before my outdoor jungle succumbs to Dad’s lawnmower! The horror!

Ponies, Racing, and Super Heroes

ammo the dachshund and painting pony at point to point races

Have you met my friend Minnow?

ammo the dachshund and painting pony at point to point races

He’s a super talented painting pony who also happens to be one of my bestest friends (I know him!).

ammo the dachshund and painting pony at point to point races

And it’s because of my bestest pal Minnow that I get to go to super cool events like the Brandywine Point to Point Races and watch horses race through terrain and over fences at lightning speed. Super cool right?

ammo the dachshund and painting pony at point to point races

But, do you know what else is cool? Super Heroes. And this little Super Hero loves to work the crowd at super cool events where horses race through terrain and over fences at lightning speed.

ammo the dachshund and painting pony at point to point races

I mingle with the ladies.

ammo the dachshund and painting pony at point to point races

And draw in the crowd with my sleek look and awesome cape.

ammo the dachshund and painting pony at point to point races

I even get the laughs when I bust out my stunt helmet for my death-defying tricks.

ammo the dachshund and painting pony at point to point races

And just when they think theres no more, I bust out the big guns and amaze everyone with my big finale “bang” trick. It’s a tough job, but someones got to do it.

xoxo, 

Kitty Love

The family farm is such a wonderful place, not only is it home to my magical Painting Pony friends, but it also home to the barn kitties, Spider & Cricket. One of the things that is so great about all my furry friends on the farm – everyone loves each other. I love the ponies & the kitties, the kitties love the ponies & me, and the ponies love everyone too! It’s one big happy family.

love on the family farm with ammo the dachshund

love on the family farm with ammo the dachshund

love on the family farm with ammo the dachshund

love on the family farm with ammo the dachshund

love on the family farm with ammo the dachshund

love on the family farm with ammo the dachshund

 

Don’t you just feel the love? xoxo, 

Smelling the Flowers

ammo the dachshund smelling flowers

Lately I’ve been coming in from the back yard looking like I was in a snow storm – covered in a dusting of white.

ammo the dachshund smelling flowers

But not to worry, it still really is Spring here in Pennsylvania – and the reason for my snow storm-ish look lately – the glorious flowers are blooming!

ammo the dachshund smelling flowers

In particular my peach tree in the back yard is blooming!

ammo the dachshund smelling flowers

Now normally I’m not really a “pink” kind of guy, but I have to admit – the flowers are very pretty.

ammo the dachshund smelling flowers

And not only do they look glorious, but they smell pretty good too.

ammo the dachshund smelling flowers

Although, (to be fair) you probably shouldn’t take my word for it – considering I do like to munch on horse poop on occasion.

ammo the dachshund smelling flowers

ammo the dachshund smelling flowers

As much as I do enjoy a good old fashioned snow storm, my spring time “flower petal snow storms” are quite enjoyable too. And it just reminds me of how important it is to stop and smell the flowers on a daily basis, even if they don’t smell quite as delicious as horse manure. 

My Friend Leo

ammo the dachshund and his friend leo

Have I told you about my R.L. (that’s “real life”) Dachshund friend Leo?

ammo the dachshund and his friend leo

He lives down the street from mom’s shop and is a feisty 7 month old black and tan mini doxie dude! (Although I hear he won’t be a “real dude” for much longer – sorry pal).

ammo the dachshund and his friend leo

Arguably Leo is a lot younger than me (I’ve got 3 years on him), so I’ve decided to teach him the ways of the World. Don’t tell him I said so – but his hunting skills need a lot of work!

ammo the dachshund and his friend leo

I’ve got a lot of work ahead to make Leo into my sidekick.

ammo the dachshund and his friend leo

But I’m pretty sure with an excellent teacher like me he’ll have to turn out Super Awesome.

ammo the dachshund and his friend leo

Homework assignment #1 for Leo: Eat all of your veggies so that you can “leap tall buildings in a single bound” just like me! 

Early Spring at the Lake

In Pennsylvania we’re having an early Spring this year. Even though today is the official first day of Spring, in the weeks leading up we’ve been having glorious 70 degree weather.

ammo the dachshund at the lake with ponies

I’m all about this warm weather, which is why yesterday I decided to take a trip with my ponies to Marsh Creek State Park.

ammo the dachshund at the lake with ponies

Blitz and Boomerang went for a little dip in the lake while I got to do some exploring.

ammo the dachshund at the lake with ponies

Did you know that it smells like fish at the lake? I don’t know about you, but I LOVE fish.

ammo the dachshund at the lake with ponies

Even though I really wanted to do some fishing, the water was a bit chilly for me.

ammo the dachshund at the lake with ponies

I didn’t catch any fish this time, but I did find a stick. Highlight of my day!

ammo the dachshund at the lake with ponies

I also found this neat rock.

ammo the dachshund at the lake with ponies

And then I got really brave, and actually took a dip in the lake!

ammo the dachshund at the lake with ponies

Next time I plan to bring a raft so I can float out just as far as the ponies can! And Boomerang promised me he’d learn how to use a fishing pole. I’m so excited!

Anyone else having an early Spring this year? Have you been on any Spring adventures yet? I’m already compiling my list of Summer activities that I want to do this year! Yipee! 

St. Patrick’s Day – Breaking out the Green

I know technically it isn’t St. Patrick’s Day yet, and I’m really not Irish (although I do have pretty red hair), but I just couldn’t wait any longer to break out my green!

ammo the dachshund st. Patrick's Day

I was also secretly hoping that my “holiday spirit” would entice the Leprechauns to come out and play!

ammo the dachshund st. Patrick's Day

Remember last year when I came soooo close to getting my paws on some of the Leprechaun gold?

ammo the dachshund st. patrick's day

Well, this year I decided instead of hunting down the Leprechaun “den”, I’d let them come to me.

ammo the dachshund st. patrick's day

I have a feeling those Leprechauns know how to party! And maybe, just maybe, they’ll come party with me at my house.

ammo the dachshund st. patrick's day

And if they happen to bring some of their gold along with them – I definitely wouldn’t complain.

ammo the dachshund st. patrick's day

So come join the party Leprechauns! I’ve got kibble for everyone! 

Agility for Super Heroes

Yesterday I started my beginner agility class at Wagsworth Manor. So, knowing that I would need to get in shape beforehand, over the weekend I broke out my super cape to help me get the party started.

ammo the dachshund super hero

There is something about that little piece of fabric – that just makes you want to fly!

ammo the dachshund super hero

…and fly….

ammo the dachshund super hero

….and fly….

ammo the dachshund super hero

…and fly some more!

ammo the dachshund super hero

And it’s a good thing I did all that flying beforehand…..

ammo the dachshund super hero

…because this is all my classmates saw on my first day of agility class as I soured over the jumps, sped through the weaving poles, and dashed through the tunnel! I can’t wait until next week’s class! 

The Buddy System

ammo the dachshund the buddy system

My Monday post today is a bit later than normal – and that’s because when I woke up this morning it was gorgeous outside! So nice in fact, that after spending all morning on the farm my best buddy Trooper came over to spend the afternoon with me.

ammo the dachshund the buddy system

We told jokes, and laughed and laughed.

ammo the dachshund the buddy system

And we looked for critters in the back yard.

ammo the dachshund the buddy system

Then we napped.

ammo the dachshund the buddy system

And napped.

ammo the dachshund the buddy system

And then we napped some more.

ammo the dachshund the buddy system

But I realized something after my afternoon with Trooper.

ammo the dachshund the buddy system

ammo the dachshund the buddy system

Napping is so much better when you implement the Buddy System.