Winter on the Farm

Winter on the Farm // Ammo the Dachshund

Living in Eastern Pennsylvania, my buddy Trooper and I get our fair share of snowy weather during the winter months. But if you think that every time the sky lets out a little precipitation we hide inside the barn with our ponies, then you would be mistaken my friend!

Winter on the Farm // Ammo the Dachshund

Winter on the Farm // Ammo the Dachshund

Instead we run around the farm like crazy dogs trying to have as much fun in the white stuff before our moms call us back inside.

Winter on the Farm // Ammo the Dachshund

My pal Trooper goes a bit wild in the snow, trying to catch EVERY SINGLE SNOWFLAKE….

Winter on the Farm // Ammo the Dachshund

…and collecting EVERY SINGLE STICK before they get buried in the white stuff forever!

Winter on the Farm // Ammo the Dachshund

Sometimes I like to just watch him make a fool of himself. It’s quite entertaining.

Winter on the Farm // Ammo the Dachshund

Then things just start to get really silly.

Winter on the Farm // Ammo the Dachshund

Winter on the Farm // Ammo the Dachshund

Oh that Trooper.

Winter on the Farm // Ammo the Dachshund

Trooper’s silliness eventually rubs off on all my ponies too.

Winter on the Farm // Ammo the Dachshund

Winter on the Farm // Ammo the Dachshund

They seem to like to get their crazies out in the snow as well, running around and leaping into the air.

Winter on the Farm // Ammo the Dachshund

Winter on the Farm // Ammo the Dachshund

They even enjoy rolling around in the snow just like Trooper!

Winter on the Farm // Ammo the Dachshund

Winter on the Farm // Ammo the Dachshund

I must be missing something here, because I don’t know about you, but cold snow inside my jacket doesn’t sound that appealing to me!

Winter on the Farm // Ammo the Dachshund

Winter on the Farm // Ammo the Dachshund

Eventually my toes begin to get a little chilly, and it’s time to head back inside where it’s warm.

Winter on the Farm // Ammo the Dachshund

Don’t worry though, once we thaw out a bit we’ll be back out for more fun! Ammo the Dachshund

What is your dog’s favorite thing to do in the snow? Do they get all crazy about the white stuff like Trooper and my ponies?

Want to see more photos of my ponies playing in the snow? Be sure to visit their blog!

P.S. If your wondering where the jackets came from that Trooper and I are wearing… Trooper’s came from a thrift store and was likely handmade, and mine I won in a contest from the lovely pet product company, Hurtta. Underneath my outer coat I’m wearing a fleece from Ruffwear.

Adventures in the Snow

Adventures in the Snow // Ammo the Dachshund

Woohoo! Snow!

Yeah, that may not be the typical reaction that all northerners like me have when the sky dumps a big old pile of snow in your backyard. Especially when it’s almost March and the feeling that Spring can’t come soon enough is an epidemic.

But you know what, I really do love the snow.

The dashing part is especially fun! I like to pretend I’m being chased by a pack of wild wolves, only I’m so much faster than them that there is no way they can ever catch me. Hopefully I’ll never actually have to live in that moment, but just in case I’ll keep practicing.

Adventures in the Snow // Ammo the Dachshund

And for those pups out there that don’t like to “blaze their own trail” in the snow, I’ve got news for you, you better start practicing, because you never know when those wolves are going to come out of nowhere!

I’m actually such an expert at blazing trails in the snow that you can hardly tell when I need to take a break to make some yellow snow.

Adventures in the Snow // Ammo the Dachshund

Those wolves will never see it coming when they slip in my icy patch of yellow snow!

Always one step ahead. *wink* Ammo the Dachshund

Throwback Thursday: That Time I got Stuck Under a Shed

So yeah…..there was that one time way back when that I got stuck underneath a shed in the Pocono Mountains.

Full disclosure here though, I MAY have been purposely under there in the pursuit of a rodent. And “stuck” might be a bit of a generous term when you consider the fact that I really didn’t want to come out from under the shed….I mean who else was going to get that rodent out from under there?

Dachshund Gets Stuck Under Shed // Ammo the Dachshund

Dachshund Gets Stuck Under Shed // Ammo the Dachshund

Don’t worry though, I eventually got “un-stuck”…..well mostly I just came out because it was time for my dinner!

Read all about my adventures under a shed from 2011 on my blog.

Has your dog ever gotten stuck under something it shouldn’t have? Ammo the Dachshund

When Big Dogs Play with Small Dogs

There is one rule I always live by. It’s a rule that keeps me safe, makes me feel brave, and drives my best friend Trooper CRAZY!

When Big Dogs Play with Small Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

And that rule is…. ALWAYS CHOOSE YOUR HIDING PLACE BEFORE YOU PLAY WITH THE BIG DOGS!

When Big Dogs Play with Small Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

See those big dogs sometimes don’t understand how big they actually are. And they also don’t always realize how small you actually are. So when you have a PLAN B incase things get a little too rough, life is just a little bit easier.

When Big Dogs Play with Small Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

Trooper is never thrilled when I decide to take a trip into my hiding places, but even as much as I love playing with him – sometimes he doesn’t know his own size either.

When Big Dogs Play with Small Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

I mean just check out this photo of him accidentally kicking me the other day when we were playing on the farm.

I love you buddy, but sometimes you’re a big oaf.

When Big Dogs Play with Small Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

Better safe than sorry when you play with the big dogs! Ammo the Dachshund

Dachshund Life Struggle

If you follow along with me on Facebook or Instagram, then likely you may have already seen my most recent endeavor, the Dachshund Life Struggle.

Now you might be wondering, what exactly is a Dachshund Life Struggle? Well my friend, simply put – it’s all the things that make being a Dachshund so-dang-hard. The struggle is real my friends, and in order to bring awareness to all the very very hard things us dachshunds have to deal with on a daily basis I’ve started compiling a list.

So without further ado, here’s my list so far….but don’t worry, there are many many more things to add to it!

Dachshund Life Struggle // The Struggle is Real // Ammo the Dachshund

Dachshund Life Struggle // The Struggle is Real // Ammo the Dachshund

Dachshund Life Struggle // The Struggle is Real // Ammo the Dachshund

Dachshund Life Struggle // The Struggle is Real // Ammo the Dachshund

Dachshund Life Struggle // The Struggle is Real // Ammo the Dachshund

Dachshund Life Struggle // The Struggle is Real // Ammo the Dachshund

Dachshund Life Struggle // The Struggle is Real // Ammo the Dachshund

Dachshund Life Struggle // The Struggle is Real // Ammo the Dachshund

Dachshund Life Struggle // The Struggle is Real // Ammo the Dachshund

Dachshund Life Struggle // The Struggle is Real // Ammo the Dachshund

Dachshund Life Struggle // The Struggle is Real // Ammo the Dachshund

Dachshund Life Struggle // The Struggle is Real // Ammo the Dachshund

Dachshund Life Struggle // The Struggle is Real // Ammo the Dachshund

Dachshund Life Struggle // The Struggle is Real // Ammo the Dachshund

Dachshund Life Struggle // The Struggle is Real // Ammo the Dachshund

So as you can see, being a Dachshund is definitely not easy!

Keep following along with me in Instagram and Facebook to see more #dachshundlifestruggle and if you’ve got a struggle to add be sure to let me know!

 

P.S. Don’t forget to share my struggles with all your friends…..we have to spread the word about how hard it is to be a dachshund these days!Ammo the Dachshund

Dachshund Goes Sledding with Ponies

When the winter rolls around I sometimes (like most of you) spend a little more time indoors. Because honestly, I’d much rather be warm and toasty then freezing my tail off! But when it snows, that all changes, because one of my favorite activities involves a fresh dusting of snow and some of my furry four-legged friends.

Ammo the Dachshund // Sledding with Ponies

It’s time to go sledding with my ponies!

Ammo the Dachshund // Sledding with Ponies

All I need is a warm winter coat, an inner tube, and a willing pony! Good thing Boomerang and Blitz were more than happy to let me hitch a ride.

I hear even more snow is headed my way this Saturday……AND I CAN’T WAIT!

What sort of things do you do for fun in the snow with your dog? Ammo the Dachshund

 

Puppy on the Playground

Dachshund Goes to Playground and Loves it // Ammo the Dachshund

Just after Christmas I went on a fun little excursion to the playground with my family. Who knew playing on the swing set and slides would be so much fun?

I’m already campaigning to add a swing set to my own backyard!Ammo the Dachshund

Has your dog ever been to the playground? Did he enjoy playing around as much as I did?

Merry Christmas from Ammo

12 Days of Cheer! Merry Christmas from Ammo the Dachshund

Merry Christmas Friends!!!

I hope you’ve enjoyed celebrating the 12 Days of Cheer with me! December has been quite the crazy whirlwind for me as mom and I have been working lots of overtime at the shop to fulfill everyone’s Christmas framing orders. So since I haven’t had a day off in about 3 weeks, I think I’m pretty much due for one. So I’m going to be taking a short little blogging break until after the new year as I spend today celebrating Christmas with my friends and family.

But incase you’ll miss my fuzzy little face (and wiggly tail), I will be posting over on my Facebook page in the meantime.

12 Days of Cheer! Merry Christmas from Ammo the Dachshund

And I’m awfully glad that Santa already delivered my presents…..because I just couldn’t help myself! But sometimes everyone deserves to be a little naughty!

Happy Holidays! xoxo, Ammo the Dachshund

12 Days of Cheer! Annual Christmas Parade

12 Days of Cheer! Annual Christmas Parade // Ammo the Dachshund

Every year I look forward to a very special event in my home town. And that special event is the holiday Christmas parade! And lucky for me I always have a front row seat right outside my shop window in town!

12 Days of Cheer! Annual Christmas Parade // Ammo the Dachshund

Of course when the parade starts I’m always the first one out the door to cheer for all my favorite floats and parade attendees.

12 Days of Cheer! Annual Christmas Parade // Ammo the Dachshund

I’m always sure to sing along with the school bands in my best cheerful Christmas voice – because singing loudly for all to hear is the best way to spread Christmas Cheer!

12 Days of Cheer! Annual Christmas Parade // Ammo the Dachshund

Pretty colors, holiday happiness – it’s what makes this time of year oh so special.

12 Days of Cheer! Annual Christmas Parade // Ammo the Dachshund

And lets not forget the Christmas clown…..because laughter always brightens everyone’s day!

12 Days of Cheer! Annual Christmas Parade // Ammo the Dachshund

Also, in case you were wondering, don’t worry, I wasn’t the only pup in attendance during the Christmas parade. Just check out this pup who took one for the team and dressed up as one of Santa’s reindeer! He looked so convincing I almost asked him for directions to the North Pole!

12 Days of Cheer! Annual Christmas Parade // Ammo the Dachshund

But the very best part of the holiday Christmas Parade is always when Santa arrives!

I made sure to shout out my Christmas list as we rode by…..incase he missed my other 5 letters I mailed to the North Pole!

Merry Christmas! Ammo the Dachshund

12 Days of Cheer! Flying Hero Giveaway

With only a few days left before Santa squeezes his way down your chimney, I thought it would be super fun to have a special giveaway this week to say thank you to all my fans!

New in the Shop! 2015 Dachshund Calendar // Ammo the Dachshund

So this week I’m giving away my 2015 Calendar to two lucky winners!

New in the Shop! 2015 Dachshund Calendar // Ammo the Dachshund

Packed full of lots of cute photos of none other than…ME….it’s the perfect calendar to kick off your year of 2015 adventures right!

12 Days of Cheer! // Ammo the Dachshund

So Merry Christmas from me to you! And if you just can’t wait to snag your own 2015 Ammo Calendar, you can also shop for them in my online shop!

Here’s HOW TO WIN:

For this giveaway I will be using, Rafflecopter. By entering this giveaway you will be signing up for my Newsletter, but you can unsubscribe at anytime. Winners will be chosen at random and you will be contacted via e-mail to claim your prize. All the winners will also be announced on this blog post once the giveaway ends on 12/20/14 12AM EST. Open to WORLDWIDE readers. Only two winners. Winners must claim their prizes within 48 hours of being notified or prize will be forfeited. Good luck!

a Rafflecopter giveaway Ammo the Dachshund