Ammo the Dachshund

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No Safety Net

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Ammo

Yesterday Mom and Dad did something totally crazy and thrilling and adventurous – and I wasn’t even invited!

Ammo the Dachshund // Mountain Climbing // Ziplining

They went zip lining without me! Can you believe it!?

Ammo the Dachshund // Mountain Climbing // Ziplining

Ammo the Dachshund // Mountain Climbing // Ziplining

I was pretty annoyed that I wasn’t allowed to go along, even after I offered to provide my own helmet, so I decided to have an adventure of my own on the farm.

Ammo the Dachshund // Mountain Climbing // Ziplining

Mountain Climbing is much more exciting anyway!

Ammo the Dachshund // Mountain Climbing // Ziplining

Ammo the Dachshund // Mountain Climbing // Ziplining

Ammo the Dachshund // Mountain Climbing // Ziplining

Ammo the Dachshund // Mountain Climbing // Ziplining

Ammo the Dachshund // Mountain Climbing // Ziplining

Yeah, you go ahead and have your thrills while safely tethered to a zip line – I on the other hand live life on the edge, and you’ll see no safety net here.

Ammo the Dachshund // Mountain Climbing // Ziplining

What kind of adventures did you have this weekend?

Sitting on the Bench

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Ammo

Yesterday mom and I snuck out a bit early from work and headed out to the farm. I love spending time on the farm, but because of my recent injury I can’t do all the fun stuff I normally enjoy. Sigh.

So instead of tagging along with Mom and Blitz and Boomer when they trailered out to ride in the Laurels Preserve I had to wait at the farm in the tack room until they came back.

Lucky for me my pal Trooper stayed to keep me company. He looks thrilled doesn’t he?

We ended up getting to play on the farm late into the wee hours of the night, which is always a treat.

So late in fact that when darkness settled around us we broke out our Glowdoggie LED Collars.

However, I was quite disappointed when mom told me that Trooper and I couldn’t play lightsabers on account of my boo boo. Sigh. How much longer do I have to sit on the bench?

The Half Smile

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Ammo

It’s no secret that my mom takes TONS of photos of me. Like for every one you see on my blog there are probably 20 that don’t make the cut.

Ammo the Dachshund // The Half Smile

Now even though I know I’m like the holy grail of cuteness when it comes to dogs, that’s a lot of photos if you think about it – and it also pretty much means that I have a camera in my face 24/7.

Ammo the Dachshund // The Half Smile

Now don’t get me wrong, I love having my photo taken, but sometimes I’m not always in the photogenic mood.

Ammo the Dachshund // The Half Smile

No, sometimes I’m just plain tired and try as I might I just can’t muster the energy to put on a show for the camera.

Ammo the Dachshund // The Half Smile

But just as soon as I decide I’d much rather take a nap during today’s photoshoot I’m reminded of all of you.

Ammo the Dachshund // The Half Smile

Yes, I’m reminded of those of you reading my blog in secret at work, or sneaking a peek on your phone during class, or waiting to catch a glimpse of my adorable mug on my Facebook page. And I am ashamed. Ashamed for showing you a photo of my behind – while still very adorable – it just doesn’t cut it.

Ammo the Dachshund // The Half Smile

So I gathered my strength, and gave it all the effort my tiny little hot dog body had to make your day a little brighter.

Ammo the Dachshund // The Half Smile

It’s my half smile. You’re welcome.

A Trip to the Vet

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Ammo

After my little oopsie on Sunday mom decided to take me to the vet on monday morning just to make sure my boo boo was taken care of properly.

Ammo the Dachshund gets a boo boo

Ammo the Dachshund goes to the vet

Going to the vet’s office is one of my least favorite things to do. Everyone there is very nice, however I can’t help but relive the day I was neutered everytime I enter those double doors, do you blame me?

Ammo the Dachshund goes to the vet

Sitting and waiting to see the vet is one of the worst parts, because I’m never sure what horrible thing will happen to me while I’m there. Will I get my nails trimmed, are they going to shove a thermometer up my butt, or am I going to be poked with needles?

Ammo the Dachshund goes to the vet

These questions plagued my mind as I awaited uncertain doom.

Ammo the Dachshund goes to the vet

This time though, I got off with only a little bit of doom…..in the form of a buzz cut!

Ammo the Dachshund goes to the vet

The vet said she could have stapled my cut shut to prevent any scarring, but mom (thank goodness) opted to let me go the most comfortable route and have it heal naturally. Plus scars are kinda cool…..even if I didn’t earn it doing anything that exciting.

I do however have to take antibiotics – which aren’t that bad considering I get a big spoonful of cream cheese with it – and mom has to clean and dress my cut a couple times a day. It was totally worth it though, especially since it meant I didn’t have to miss monday afternoon agility class!

Ammo the Dachshund // Dog Agility

My classmates think I’m super tough now too, especially after I told them I got this scar during a crazy fight with a ground hog. Shhhh! It’s our little secret.

Even Heroes aren’t Invincible

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Ammo

Yes, it’s true, I may be a super hero but even heroes have accidents and over the weekend I had a little accident myself on the farm. See I was having a grand time playing chase with my pal Trooper when something punctured my side. I’m not sure if it was Trooper’s claw, or perhaps a fence board – on account of I was running way too fast to know for sure.

Ammo the Dachshund gets a boo boo

Regardless it definitely hurt!

Ammo the Dachshund gets a boo boo

Dad brought some medical supplies from home out to the farm so I could get my boo boo doctored up (on account of it was Sunday and my vet’s office wasn’t open…not to mention it wasn’t a “medical emergency” per say….I’m a pretty tough dude).

Ammo the Dachshund gets a boo boo

I tried to be brave while I was bandaged up, but I was more upset that fun time with Trooper for the day was over.

Ammo the Dachshund gets a boo boo

I had to spend the rest of my day resting quietly in the car while mom did the farmwork without me, but upon returning home activities resumed pretty much as normal – even if I did look like I was a victim of a magician’s saw act gone wrong.

Mom says we’ll be taking a trip to the vet today, just to be sure my wound is healing properly…..my paws are crossed they still let me go to agility this afternoon. I can’t wait to tell my agility friends about my battle wound!

I’ll be sure to update all my fans on my facebook page as to the status of my Dr’s visit, but have no fear, I’m sure I’ll be back to my regular adventures in no time!

UPDATE: The vet checked me over, and I didn’t even need stitches! Apparently super heroes are super awesome at healing themselves, and I even got to attend my agility class!

If you Dig, I will Come

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Ammo

Trooper’s new house on the farm has officially been started, and the digging of the foundation is my favoritest part!

Reminds me of how much fun I had on the farm when the barn was being built a few years ago.

Ammo the Dachshund - 2009 - on the farm

Apparently you’re never too old to play in the mud!

Ammo the Dachshund - 2009 - on the farm

Although, this time I hope the story ends a little better for me than it did when I was a pup.

Decisions. Decisions.

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Ammo

The other day I got to take a much needed trip to Petco.

Ammo the Dachshund takes a trip to Petco

And by much needed, I mean I NEEDED new toys.

Ammo the Dachshund takes a trip to Petco

After agonizing over the perfect toy to choose I picked out these two and was excited to give them a whirl when I got home.

Ammo the Dachshund takes a trip to Petco

I was having a grand time playing with my new toys in my yard when my neighbor Harley the Rottweiler peeked her head over the fence.

Ammo the Dachshund takes a trip to Petco

New toys are grand, but having a real friend to play with is so much sweeter.

Play Fetch Everyday

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Ammo

Don’t you just wish you could play fetch all day long?

It’s these simple pleasures of summer that I enjoy oh so much. I hope you get to play fetch today too.

Sweet Hole-digging Heaven!

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Ammo

Oh sweet glorious day! You’ll never guess what showed up on the farm!

Ammo the Dachshund - Hole Digging Heaven - Backhoe on the Farm

You are gonna pee your pants in excitement, just like I did!

Ammo the Dachshund - Hole Digging Heaven - Backhoe on the Farm

It’s a backhoe!! As in, ground hogs watch out, I’ve hit the hole-digging jackpot.

Ammo the Dachshund - Hole Digging Heaven - Backhoe on the Farm

I’m totally serious when I say this (just look at my face), this is like the greatest day ever!

Ammo the Dachshund - Hole Digging Heaven - Backhoe on the Farm

Only one problem, I can’t find the keys.

Ammo the Dachshund - Hole Digging Heaven - Backhoe on the Farm

I asked mom for the keys, but she said that I wasn’t allowed to operate heavy machinery without my helmet – not to mention that the backhoe was for building Trooper’s new house, not for digging groundhog hunting holes. I tried to reason with her that Trooper would be thankful I used the backhoe to rid his future home-site of those pesky critters, but it was no use.

Ammo the Dachshund - Hole Digging Heaven - Backhoe on the Farm

So it’s off to plan B. Does anyone know how to hot wire a backhoe?

Dachshunds Allowed in the Automatic Car Wash

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Ammo

Last weekend I got to go on a brand new adventure!

Ammo the Dachshund goes through the car wash

When Mom pulled up to the automatic car wash, I had no idea what was in store. There seemed to be a lot of “No” rules – but thank goodness it didn’t say “No wiener dogs”.

Ammo the Dachshund goes through the car wash

I watched in fascination as the swirly-ma-jigs and what-za-ma-call-its whipped around the truck.

Ammo the Dachshund goes through the car wash

It was very loud and noisy, but brave super heroes like me never get scared.

Ammo the Dachshund goes through the car wash

When the car wash was over I was a wee bit sad.

Ammo the Dachshund goes through the car wash

“Oh mom, can we please drive through the biggest mud puddle we can find so we can ride through the car wash again?”