January 2015 Monthly Recap

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Ammo

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And now onto my January Adventures…

I kicked off the new year by sharing my very special Christmas adventures.

Trooper and I reviewed the brand-new Sleepypod Clickit Sport.

I shared my New Years Resolutions.

I reviewed an awesome new GPS Tracker for dogs, Trax.

I took a trip to the playground.

I took to the sky and went on a plane ride.

I shared how to get rid of icky pet stains.

I shared a collection of 10 winter coats the fit dachshunds.

I went sledding with my ponies.

I made my snow day even better thanks to my friends at Barkbox.

Trooper and I shared why we love playing with socks so much.

I shared how my teeth are doing after I’ve been brushing them for several months.

Well, January kicked off to a fantastic start. I always love looking back to see what fun I had, it makes me hungry for even more adventures in February! What do you think I should do next?

2015 New Year Resolutions

Posted on January 8, 2015 by Ammo

Happy New Year // Ammo the Dachshund

I’m now about a week into 2015, and just like years past I like to come up with a few resolutions for the new year. Last year I came up with a list of several goals I wanted like to accomplish. Lets see how I did…

2014 Goals:

Relax more, and don’t work so hard!

I always struggle with this one as I take on a lot of roles, shop dog, farm dog, guard dog at home. But I tried to relax some!
Go on more walks around my neighborhood

I’m happy to report in the summer especially I tried to go on at least 1 walk a week through my neighborhood, I also went hiking a lot more too!
Take a trip to the dog beach again

I went for a day trip this year to one of the Delaware beaches and had a blast, I also created my own beach at the farm too!
Compete in a Barn Hunt Competition
I would still love to make it to a barn hunt competition some day, sadly 2014 just wasn’t the year!
Take a new training class

While I didn’t attend any new training classes I did continue on with my dog agility training for most of the year.

Happy New Year // Ammo the Dachshund

For 2015 I decided to do something a little different. Instead of a whole list of goals I would like to accomplish I have come up with just one resolution.

My resolution for this year is to take more time to be with my family, enjoy as many adventures as possible, and learn to unplug a bit. As you know I lead quite the busy life for a dog. Not only do I work everyday in my mom’s shop as the official greeter, but I also have duties on the farm, as well as guard dog duties at home – and lets not forget my love of adventure! And while I started this blog because I wanted to share my fun adventures with you, sometimes I struggle to have a balance of adventure time and “blogging” time.

ammo the dachshund blogging outdoors

So while I have no plans to stop sharing my happy adventures with you (it’s what keeps my tail wagging everyday!), I have decided that starting next week I will be blogging 4 days a week instead of 5. (Tuesday through Friday).

But don’t worry, if you find yourself missing your monday dose of me – you can always catch adorable photos of me daily on my Facebook page and instagram account.

I’m looking forward to 2015 and all it has to bring, and I’m hoping to have even more excitement and adventures to share with you in the months to come! xoxo,

January 2013 Monthly Recap

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Ammo

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And now a look at everything I’ve been up to this past January…

Happy New Year // Ammo the Dachshund

I welcomed in the New Year in style (as always)!

How I spent my Christmas // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared all of my adventures (and what Santa brought me) over Christmas.

Noodle and Friends Stroodle // Ammo the Dachshund

I got my Stroodle on!

Flying Hero Shop Update // Dachshund Greeting Cards

I shared my new line of Greeting Cards!

Dashing through the snow // Ammo the Dachshund

I attempted to catch snowballs with my best friend Trooper.

Muddy Ponies // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared some of my weekend fun on the farm (and in the mud).

Farm // Ammo the Dachshund

I voiced my suspicions that I’m always being watched.

dachshund tail wag

I shared a throwback thursday video of my favorite use for my tail.

Ammo the Dachshund Visits the Nursing Home

I visited a nursing home.

Noodle and Friends Executive Coat Product Review // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared how I dress for work everyday.

Hunting Groundhogs on the Farm 2012 // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared a classic throwback thursday video of how I perfected my hunting skills as a puppy.

My Favorite Spot // Ammo the Dachshund

I revealed my favorite spot to nap at the house.

Sledding with the Ponies // Ammo the Dachshund

I went sledding with my ponies.

Road Trip with Ammo - Dog Friendly Beaches in Isle of Palms, South Carolina

I shared a throwback thursday video of my first trip to the beach.

Phew! I’m tired just thinking about all the fun I had! What did you do with your dog in January?

Happy New Year!

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Ammo

Happy New Year // Ammo the Dachshund

We all saw it coming, but somehow it still feels like it just snuck right up on us!

Happy New Year // Ammo the Dachshund

But it’s true! 2014 is here!

Happy New Year // Ammo the Dachshund

So Happy New Year Friends! Here’s to another exciting year of adventures and fun, I hope you’ll join me on the ride!

And if you haven’t snagged one already there are still a few of my 2014 calendars left!

2014 New Year Goals

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Ammo

In keeping up with my yearly tradition I’ve decided to take a look back over the goals I made for myself last year to see how I did! I’ve also come up with a new list of goals for 2014 that will hopefully keep me on my toes!

My 2013 Goals:

1. Create some more greeting card designs for my Flying Hero Etsy Shop

Not only did I come up with a fun new Holiday card this year, but I just finished designing a whole bunch of new cards that will be available in my shop this week! Don’t worry, I’ll be sure to share my new designs with everyone just as soon as they are ready!

2. Master the weave poles for my agility classes

I’m proud to say that I officially mastered the weave poles this past year! Yay! I even worked up to weaving 12 poles at a time.

3. Compete in an agility trial

Technically I didn’t compete in an agility trial this past year, but I did get to run a new course in a new location during the Fair Hill International Event in Maryland.

4. Learn a performance that I can perform on my own at events

I practiced and practiced and performed my very own trick skit during the Spring Doxie Fest last year in support of the Coast to Coast Dachshund Rescue! It was a lot of fun and I think everyone enjoyed it!

5. Make every day count!

Looking back over everything I’ve done this past year I think I have this goal down! From trips to the beach, road tripping, paddleboarding, and enjoyable days on the farm – I packed in as much as I could this past year and it was such a blast!

2014 Goals:

Relax more, and don’t work so hard!
Go on more walks around my neighborhood
Take a trip to the dog beach again
Compete in a Barn Hunt Competition
Take a new training class

So what about you? What are your goals for 2014?

Don’t forget to start 2014 off right, check out my Calendar available for purchase HERE! Hurry, because I only have a few copies left!

P.S. I promise to have a full recap on my wonderful Christmas for you later this week!

Happy New Year! It’s 2013!

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Ammo

Happy New Year! It's 2013! Celebrating with Ammo the Dachshund

Did you hear that? It’s the sound of cheering!

Happy New Year! It's 2013! Celebrating with Ammo the Dachshund

Cheering because we’re ringing in the New Year! It’s now 2013!

Happy New Year! It's 2013! Celebrating with Ammo the Dachshund

I had a great 2012, but I’m really looking forward to kicking off 2013 with a bang!

Happy New Year! It's 2013! Celebrating with Ammo the Dachshund

I can’t wait for all the fun adventures that 2013 will hold, and I hope you’ll stick around for the ride!

Happy New Year! It's 2013! Celebrating with Ammo the Dachshund

xoxo,

Happy New Year!

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Ammo

Wow, I can’t believe it’s 2012 already! This year I decided to celebrate the incoming new year with a bang. And what better way to do that than with a PARTY!

happy new year from ammo the dachshund

I was the best dressed of course, but aren’t I always?

happy new year from ammo the dachshund

I’m excited you’re here to celebrate the new year with me, having friends like you makes blogging so much fun!

happy new year from ammo the dachshund

I can’t see into the future (despite my super cool specs) but I do think 2012 is going to be a great year!

happy new year from ammo the dachshund

I’m going to try even harder this year to make each and every one of you giggle with delight when you see my happy little face on the blog.

happy new year from ammo the dachshund

Happy New Year Friends!

2012 New Year Goals

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Ammo

Last year I made my list of New Year Goals, so I thought it would be fun to check back and see how far I got with them – and also come up with a few new ones for 2012!

ammo the dachshund new year party

P.S. this may look like my Birthday hat, but right now it’s doubling as my new years party hat!

LAST YEARS GOALS:

1. Take another agility class or maybe even COMPETE in agility. Sadly since my last agility class at the Dog Training Club of Chester County I haven’t been able to attend any new classes. Not because I didn’t want to, but because the training center hasn’t been offering any new agility classes that fit my busy schedule, so mom’s been looking into finding a new place for me to test out my agility skills this year, like this place. But I did try my hand at an agility course while I was at the Dog Days of Summer Event and I even tested out some moves at the dog park this year.

Ammo jumping through hoop

2. Actually win a race at the Dachshund Races this year. I did even better than win just one race this year, I won 3! and I even qualified for the Championship race, bringing home a respectable reserve champ ribbon! Go me!

3. Make MORE artwork. This year I created and shipped all over the World nearly 20 original pieces of art. Not bad for my first full year of being a real life artist!

4. Visit some nursing homes. I made several trips this year to visit the nursing home – HERE, HERE, and HERE. I even made some undocumented trips too! It’s great when I can make someone’s day a little bit happier with my happy wagging tail.

ammo the dachshund nursing home

5. Perform more with the Trick Ponies. I added lots of new performances with the Trick Ponies to my calendar this year. I visited a school and made appearances at the Ludwigs Corner Horse Show and The Dog Days of Summer event to name a few.

6. Learn at least 10 new tricks. Ok well I might not have accomplished this “10 new tricks” goal, but I did add a few new ones to my repertoire. Which reminds me….I never shared them with you guys! So that will definitely have to be a future post.

7. Dress up more often. This one I have totally accomplished. I was a dressing up fool this year with my 12 days of Christmas, my rocket dog costume and even my Valentines Day outfit to name a few.

ammo the dachshund rocket dog

8. Go on vacation. Admittedly I don’t really go on vacation much, it’s hard to get a way when you have such a busy working calendar like me! But I did get to take a special trip this year to Assateague Island to visit the sand and surf (and some new friends) with my pony pals.

assateague island

9. Try something new. This year I took my first trip on a motor boat at the Marsh Creek State park, I built a super fort while mom was away in Chincoteague, and I even did some relaxing by the pool for the first time. Oh yeah, and I watched a movie in the park this summer!