A Very Merry Christmas with the Jolly Guy

Posted on December 14, 2016 by Ammo

Just before Thanksgiving I went on a special adventure to visit Santa! Now I know what you’re thinking, visiting Santa before Thanksgiving? But hey….

A Very Merry Christmas

…no lines! And when you have your little baby sister with you, no lines is a good thing!

A Very Merry Christmas

That’s right, this was Baby P’s first time visiting with Santa. And you know I taught her well when the first thing she did was to tug on Santa’s beard to make sure it was real. You can never be too careful these days!

A Very Merry Christmas

And if you’re thinking I let Baby P have all the fun, you would be mistaken. I NEVER pass up the opportunity to tell a jolly man in a red suit EXACTLY what I want for Christmas!

A Very Merry Christmas

Next year Baby P and I need to work on our smiles. (It’s always hard to concentrate on picture taking when you’re trying to remember your Christmas wish list). We’ll get there.

It was fun to actually have a buddy to visit Santa with this year, after all, for the past 8 years I’ve been doing it solo. Santa is always more fun with friends!

Do your dogs get to visit Santa every year?

Holiday Gift Guides for Dog Lovers

Posted on December 5, 2016 by Ammo

If you’re like me, then you struggle as what to get your human(s) that you love so dearly. So I decided to help you out some with my holiday gift guide for dog lovers! (you can thank me later).

*some of the products below contain affiliate links

Holiday Gift Guide for Dog Lovers

1. Belly Scratch T-Shirt

2. Dog Bookend

3. Dog Wall Hanging

4. Rescued Wine Candle

5. Texts from Dog 2017 Calendar

6. SnowDog Kit

7. Doodling for Dog People

8. Friendship Collar & Bracelet

9. Dog Mug

10. Custom Pet Ornament

If you have any more great ideas for pet lovers, post them in the comments below!

All Up In It

Posted on November 18, 2016 by Ammo

All Up In It

Holy Cow. You’re never gonna guess what showed up on the farm the other day. My eyes caught sight of it, and I could just hardly contain my excitement. It was….

All Up In It

….a GIANT, fantastic, amazing pile of screenings!

All Up In It

Of course I wasted no time at all getting ALL UP IN IT, because there really is only one thing you can do when a big pile of screenings shows up at your doorstep….

All Up In It

…Conquer that mountain like nobody’s business.

Well and maybe dig a hole or two as well…

A video posted by Ammo The Dachshund (@ammothedachshund) on Nov 11, 2016 at 7:18pm PST

What would your dog do with a big pile of screenings?

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 18

Posted on November 9, 2016 by Ammo

My sister might not like to nap, but I certainly do! Which is why I’ve got a whole new batch of sleeping spots to share with you this month.

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 18 with Ammo the Dachshund

Relaxing right? I bet you’re jealous you can’t nap all day like me. Don’t worry, I can take enough naps for the both of us.

What’s your favorite spot this month?

Check out where else I’ve been sleeping in my “Oh the Places You Sleep” series!

October 2016 Monthly Recap

Posted on November 4, 2016 by Ammo

October marked my official swing back into blogging after I took a little break when my sister was born. Don’t worry though, I wasted no time in getting off to some grand adventures.

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And now it’s time for my October adventures…

Meet My Sister // Ammo gets a sibling

I kicked off the month by introducing everyone to my new sister!

Ammo's 8th Birthday

I celebrated my 8th Birthday in style with an epic video recap!

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 17 with Ammo the Dachshund

I celebrated a whole new collection of sleeping pictures.

Ammo's 8th Birthday

I recapped all the birthday fun I had with my sister.

10 Awesome DIY Dog Halloween Costumes

I shared some of my favorite DIY Halloween costumes for this year.

They Day Ammo the Dachshund Met His Little Sister

I shared the video from the day I met my sister.

Music in the Park with Ammo the Dachshund

I took my sister to music in the park.

Dogs And Their People // Ammo the Dachshund in Barkbook

I announced that…I’m in a book!

Hiking in the Laurels with Friends

I went swimming in the Laurels.

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I went to the Fairhill International Event with my sister.

Team Zissou Dog Halloween Costume Life Aquatic

I shared my 2016 Halloween Costume.

Trick or Treat and Happy Halloween

I got ready for trick-or-treaters.

Jasper Swag Dog Walking Bags

I shared my mom’s secret to making sure we go on lots of adventures!

And that brings us to November! I can’t believe it will be 2017 before I know it, this year is just flying by!

When We Met

Posted on October 17, 2016 by Ammo

Since a lot has happened when my sister was born 2 months ago on August 7th, I have a lot to catch everyone up on! So today I’m going to start at the beginning, the day we first met.

They Day Ammo the Dachshund Met His Little Sister

My sister had to stay in the hospital for 2 whole days after she was born. But finally the day came when she got to come home.

They Day Ammo the Dachshund Met His Little Sister

It was an agonizing wait for me, as I stayed at the farm with my pal Trooper while my family was in the hospital. It was especially hard when I got to smell her baby blanket days before she came home, but yet still I had to wait to meet her. Then finally it was August 9th, the day she came home.

They Day Ammo the Dachshund Met His Little Sister

As you could see in the video, I could hardly wait to meet her. I got to say hi to mom and dad first before she came inside, and I knew things were going to be different after sniffing mom’s belly when she walked in the door. My sister was out in the world now, and I was going to have to make sure she stayed safe.

They Day Ammo the Dachshund Met His Little Sister

Of course before I did that I had to open the present mom and dad brought me. Priorities.

(this is what I got*)
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They Day Ammo the Dachshund Met His Little Sister

But after that, it was love. I went everywhere sister went, and made sure no one was going to hurt her. That’s what big brothers do.

Now that she’s a little bigger I’ve let go a little and I’m not so clingy. I have to learn to let her be independent after all, as there is much to teach her! Don’t worry though, if anyone messes with her I’ve got a pretty big guard dog bark!

Is your dog as protective as me?

Oh the Places You Sleep: Vol. 17

Posted on October 10, 2016 by Ammo

Well it’s been a couple months since you’ve gotten to check out where I’ve been sleeping. Not to worry though, because although I haven’t been sharing the photos, I’ve definitely been sleeping the day away! So here’s a few of the spots I’ve been napping in…

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 17 with Ammo the Dachshund

What’s your favorite spot this month?

Check out where else I’ve been sleeping in my “Oh the Places You Sleep” series!

Ammo’s 8th Year

Posted on October 5, 2016 by Ammo

Today is my 8th Birthday! A day of celebration!

Ammo's 8th Birthday

Just as in previous years I love to take this day to look back at all the amazing adventures I’ve had over the past year. So mom helped me whip up my year in review video, with lots of never before shared pictures and videos of me and my sister!

Ammo's 8th Birthday

This year I’ve got a new Birthday buddy to share all the fun with, who coincidentally also turns 8 weeks old on the 7th!

Ammo's 8th Birthday

So kick up your heels and join me in celebrating my 8th Birthday! Something tells me this next year is going to be full of fun and I can’t wait!

Tail Wagging Fun

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Ammo

Happy! Ammo the Dachshund

I’ve always been the type of dog that knows how to have fun. I can make a bad day into a good day with the flick of my tail and a toothy grin.

Tail Wagging Fun - Happiest Dog Ever

And sometimes it’s just an average day lounging on the couch, and you just can’t help but wag your tail and smile. It’s infectious…

So whether you’re having a bad day or not, just remember, keep that tail wagging and everything will be ok.

Does your dog make everything better when you’re having a bad day?

I can Bear-ly Wait

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Ammo

I Can Bear-ly Wait

Not that long ago I received a very special package in the mail from my pal Sharkie‘s grandma.

I Can Bear-ly Wait

Not only did it include this adorable handmade sweater for me, but also some super fun items for my sister and I to enjoy.

I Can Bear-ly Wait

Seriously how cute are these poncho, booties, and cowgirl boots for my little sister? I just know she’s absolutely going to love them once she gets here.

I Can Bear-ly Wait

But my favorite thing of all was this super awesome bear cowl!

I Can Bear-ly Wait

Does it make me look ferocious and bear-like? Well not too ferocious, you know, because I don’t want to be scaring my sister.

I Can Bear-ly Wait

Speaking of my sister, Sharkie’s Grandma made her one too! How cool is that!

I Can Bear-ly Wait

Since I knew these beautifully made items would be so much fun for my sister and I to wear, I thought it would be appropriate to start practicing my story-time skills (with a bear theme of course) for when she gets here. Unfortunately I don’t own Goldilocks and the Three Bears (you better get on that mom!), but I do have this really fun book about National Parks*, and you all know how much I love the great outdoors!

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I Can Bear-ly Wait

And of course it has bears! Maybe someday I’ll get to take my sister on a fun road-trip to visit these national parks in person (some of which I’ve already visited myself – and saw bears in too!)

I Can Bear-ly Wait