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Corn Navigation

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This fall I got to try something I’ve never done before! Visit a Corn Maze!

I will get to the maze part in a second, but first let me tell you about all the new friends I made!

Mom and Dad said these were goats. I don’t really care what they are, but the fact that they can climb something like this…..

..”The Goat Walk”…..makes them pretty awesome in my book!

This one gave me the stink eye….I’m not gonna lie…..I thought I might die.

Three against one….I wasn’t about to fight those odds.

After getting another death stare from this guy, I decided maybe it was time to head into the maze!

The corn maze looked challenging, but I was up for the task! Mom and Dad said that I could navigate the entire thing myself….and that they would follow ME!

There were a few momments that I had to ponder which route to take.

And honestly, I did have to check the map once or twice.

And for a second there I thought about maybe taking a short cut.

But in the end I made it over the foot bridge…..

…and I could see the end in sight!

I made it to the exit just as it was getting dark! And would you believe…..I only made ONE wrong turn, and navigated the maze in half the normal time!

I can’t wait to conquer next year’s corn maze!!

Happy Fall from me to you!

Corn image from here.

Bird Snatcher

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Don’t worry it’s not that kind of snatching.

See for the past week I’ve been noticing a little birdie on my way to work. She would perch on the fence next to the sidewalk where I walk everyday. She’d get sooo close to me I could almost touch her! Don’t worry I wasn’t going to eat her!

Mom and I thought it was strange that a bird would get that close to us, and seeing as how it was a strange looking bird too, we looked it up online.

Domestic Finch

So we decided our little friend the Finch must have escaped from someone’s house. And I told mom that I wanted a little bird sister and that we had to rescue her before it got WAY too cold!

Mom tried to catch the bird on her own….but it seems that she only wants to come out from hiding when I’m around….go figure!

So mom and I decided to set up a little home for her, so maybe she will feel safe enough to come home with us.

Here birdie birdie

I promise to take very good care of you!

Food and a nest for my little lost bird

Maybe the bird is hiding behind the fence?

Or maybe my expert doxie nose can sniff her out!

Sigh. I guess I’ll just have to hope the little finch likes the home I got ready for her.

But…..

When I was leaving work I spotted some unwanted visitors eating my bird’s food!

Don’t worry I scared them off!

I guess my bird catching will have to wait for another day. I hope it doesn’t get too cold outside for my little bird friend!

Food on the Farm

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Horse farms are great if you are a horse. There always seems to be food to eat no matter where you are….hay, grain, grass, treats…it never ends! But for a starving (ok ok I’m not really starving) doxie, you have to be a little more resourceful.

Now grant it, there’s horse poop….always good for a little snack. And you could opt to hunt down your own dinner (ie mice, rats, moles).

But if you’re feeling a little lazy (and it’s just a tad bit chilly outside the barn) then there are some tasty treats to be found right inside the stable.

You have to know just where to look

There’s a secret stash of yummy stuff right behind the hay

Score! If you do a little digging, right under the hay are bits of dropped grain that the ponies spill!

I guess my secret spot is not so secret anymore!

Just make sure the hay is UNDER the feed tub….otherwise you are just wasting your time my friend!

Two Super Heros?

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So you all know I’m a SuperHero right? I mean I have a cape after all – apparently that’s all you need to be a super hero. Did you see the movie Kick-Ass? Long story short, if you have a super cool outfit …oh and a willingness to fight bad guys …. then you can be a super hero too.

Ammo the Super Hero

Super Hero

I just never thought anyone else would WANT to be a Super Hero. Boy was I wrong.

I should have known something was up when mom broke out the sewing machine

What the!? What are you doing wearing a cape!?

I mean I guess it was inevitable – I do make cape wearing look pretty darn awesome.

Minnow getting fitted for his cape

Sigh. Just please tell me he doesn’t have any super powers.

Just watch your back Super Pony….

I could join the Circus

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Just having some fun with mom at the farm. I think if I ever wanted to run away, they’d totally let me join the circus. Don’t worry, I have NO plans to run away….I’m just saying, I think I’d be a top pick, don’t you?

Minnow could come with me too. Just check out us doing what we do out at the farm:

Yeah we make a pretty unstoppable pair. Maybe we should just start our own Circus, Trooper could be the elephant and Cricket could be the tightrope walker. Now that’s one Circus I’d want to see!

circus image from here.

Spooky Fun Part 2

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So hopefully you checked out part 1 yesterday. If not….you better! 🙂

So anyways, I was a bit confused on Saturday when the box-o-Halloweenie-fun showed up at the Farm. Me and the ponies had no idea what it was for. But when Sunday rolled around, it was clear that most of the fun would be had by my horsey friends…..and some new guests at the farm.

Even the ponies weren’t scared of Mr. Spooky Skeleton face

Lots of Ponies got to try the “Spooky Trail” Obstacle Course at the farm – as part of a Mounted Games Competition that went on Sunday.

Even my mom gave it a try on Boomerang. You can watch the videos on the Painting Pony Blog. I on the other hand, spent my day meeting new friends.

Why Hello, what’s your name?

Nooo come back! I want to play!

I also did quite a bit of lounging.

I’m sort of glad that I didn’t have to do any of this:

But it was definitely fun to watch! Here’s a video of me watching Mom do the course on Boomerang.

Spooky Fun Part 1

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On Saturday a box of strange stuff showed up at the farm. My pony friends were pretty curious to find out what it was.

Blitz and Boomerang inspected the contents pretty thoroughly – finding nothing edible among the bunch. But then I found something that caught my eye!

Dad told me it was a Halloween mask – and that to get the full effect, someone had to wear it.

Naturally I was first to volunteer.

Do I look scary?

But, unfortunately I couldn’t see myself in it – so Dad gave it a whirl too.

Hey, you look kinda cool!

Oooh I’m sooooo scared!

Catch me if you can scary goblin!

Ok, that’s enough….my turn to wear it again.

no really……it’s my turn!

If you can’t tell…..I won the tug-o-war battle in the end.

Stay tuned tomorrow to find out just what the box of Halloween goodies was for! (well aside from just being fun to play with for a little Dachshund like me). Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

Jersey

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I should get to be on the cast of Jersey Shore! I bet I could start some awesome “dog fights” with my reality cast members….I know you’d watch it! I just need a really cool nick name like “A-Dog” or “TheBullet”.

Here’s a little look back at my first (and only thus far) trip to the Jersey Shore with my pal Trooper. I was bummed it wasn’t sunny and warm – instead rainy and cold – but that didn’t stop me and Trooper from having a blast!

I’ll keep you posted on any upcoming tv offers to appear on Jersey Shore. 🙂

beach image from here.

Nap Time

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Napping. It’s one of a dog’s favorite pastimes, well aside from hunting groundhogs, and it’s one of my favorites too.

Napping is an art though. Despite my ability to drift into la la land pretty easily, there are definitely some things that make nap time that much more enjoyable.

#1 Darkness. If the light switch is not easily accessible than this can also be achieved by burrowing inside blankets, between couch cushions, and under furniture.

#2 More Cushion. Who wants to lay on a wood floor? Definitely not this guy. Dog beds and couches are fine, but if you really want a cushy place to lay your head, check out the ‘rents bed. Trust me, it’s way better.

#3 Lulling Sounds. If you think someone is going to play soft soothing music for you, you are mistaken. If you can figure out how to turn the radio on than high five to you otherwise you might have to make your own noise so someone else will turn it on to drown you out.

#4 Bring a Friend. Napping alone is no fun. Having a pal to lay next to you and keep you warm is just the icing on the cake! So always always always bring a napping pal.

#5 Be adaptable. Sometimes the best snooze spot in the house is taken. You need to be able to get comfy anywhere – try sleeping on your back, upside down, or even curled in a ball. You’d be surprised just how comfy you can get.

#6 Look Adorable. The more adorable you look when you are sleeping, the less likely it is that someone will wake you up. If your people start taking pictures while you are sleeping, then you are golden, there is a zero chance they will wake you up for anything for the next few hours. Keep up the good work.

#7 Have sweet dreams. Nobody likes nightmares. So make sure you think happy thoughts before you fall asleep – this will ensure that you only dream of chasing bunnies, rolling in stinky stuff, and eating the biggest rawhide bone. Don’t worry if you startle yourself awake with high pitched cries or flailing limps – this is all part of your dream.

#8 Watch the time. As much as napping is fun, it can’t last forever. Don’t nap your day away, you will miss out on some awesome adventures. Wearing your cape during naptime is a good idea, then you are always ready for the action at hand!

sweet dreams my friend.

Giveaway: Doggie Prize Pack

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UPDATE: This contest is no longer accepting entries – see winner here.

Since I got a new winter coat yesterday, I thought it was only fair that my friends got something too. So how about another giveaway!! Yeah!

You all remember the squeaky toy I got right?

A bonus to my new coat.....I got a super sweet squeaky toy!

Well how about we have a little contest to see who can guess how long I can keep it alive!

First a little background on my “de-squeaking” abilities. Do you remember my Buddy?

Well he only lasted a few days…..

But that’s not to say I won’t keep this squeeky toy around for a few days, maybe even weeks….he’s already survived day #1 unharmed. You never know!!

Here’s the details:

PRIZE: one doggie prize pack filled with fun specially chosen by Ammo
TO ENTER: Comment on this post with a guess as to what DATE you think my yellow squeaky face toy will cease to live. (we count death as any punctures to his face)
GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Whenever the squeaky toy dies! So comment now, or take your chances and wait a few days.
NUMBER OF WINNERS: One
PRIZE SHIPS: Everywhere!
FINE PRINT: Only one entry per e-mail address. The winner will be chosen at random using random.org  from all of the correct answers and announced whenever we say adios to little yellow happy face. Good luck!

post header image from here.