For the Love of the Hunt

Did you ever just love something so much that it didn’t matter how ridiculous or how embarrassing it made you look – you loved it just the same? Sometimes it just doesn’t matter what anyone else thinks – you just gotta be you!

Me, I’m overly enthusiastic when it comes to hunting my groundhogs on the farm – something that nobody seems to understand, not even my best friend Trooper.

At the end of the day though, hunting groundhogs is what I love to do – no matter how silly I look doing it! So go ahead, be you today!

I Am A Therapy Dog

You may remember that last month I took my canine good citizen and therapy dog test….and PASSED!

Ammo the Dachshund - Certified Therapy Dog

Well just last week a package from Therapy Dog International came in the mail for me! I was so excited to see that now that all the paperwork is complete, I am an official certified therapy dog.

Ammo the Dachshund - Certified Therapy Dog

Not only did I get my own id card (complete with a photo of me), but I also got some super cool gear to wear during my therapy dog visits.

Ammo the Dachshund - Certified Therapy Dog

The bandana and id tag seem to be made for dogs much bigger than me, but I’m pretty sure what I can’t make up for in size, I can certainly make up for in personality.

Ammo the Dachshund - Certified Therapy Dog

I am a Therapy Dog – and proud of it! Ammo the Dachshund

All Natural Chincoteague Island Pet Treats to Howl For

It’s official, my mom is back from her trip to Chincoteague Island, Virginia with my pal Minnow the Painting Pony! Mom and Minnow travel to the island once a year for the annual Chincoteague Pony Penning Week. During the last week in July the wild ponies of Assateague are rounded up, swum over to Chincoteague, and then many of the new foals are auctioned off to keep the wild herd at a manageable number.

While the swim and auction are exciting (or so I hear since I’ve never been), Minnow is there to Paint and Perform every evening at the Chincoteague Pony Centre . I hear he draws quite a crowd.

Sadly the town of Chincoteague is quite pony friendly – but not quite as dog friendly. Dogs aren’t allowed in any of the hotels, and not even in the only park on the island. So each year I spend the week at home with my dad, counting the days until mom returns.

Ammo the Dachshund - Pony Cookie - Howl Naturale

Even though the island doesn’t welcome us pooches with open arms there is one thing I thoroughly enjoy about mom visiting the island without me…..her trip to the dog and pony bakery called Howl Naturale.

Ammo the Dachshund - Pony Cookie - Howl Naturale

Mom brought me home two natural dog cookies this time, one in the shape of a pony and the other looked like a lucky horse shoe.

Ammo the Dachshund - Pony Cookie - Howl Naturale

These tasty treats maybe, just maybe, make up for the fact that mom left me home all week.

 

You can fetch your own tasty treats from Howl Naturale online HERE. Also make sure you check out all the neat photos my mom took from the Chincoteague Pony Swim and Auction HERE, they make me feel like I was there with them!
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Imagination Hat – The Return of Super Ammo

As you may already know, I’m on an imagination adventure while my pal Minnow the Painting Pony is performing at Pony Penning all week with my mom. On tuesday I went to outer space, wednesday I went under the sea, thursday I went to Dinosaur Land and today I’m back on the moon as myself – Super Ammo!

Ammo the Dachshund - Super Hero - On the Moon

I think out of all the places I’ve been this week the moon has been my favorite.

Ammo the Dachshund - Super Hero - On the Moon

Ammo the Dachshund - Super Hero - On the Moon

I love looking at the stars, and I even got to make a few wishes on the shooting ones.

Ammo the Dachshund - Super Hero - On the Moon

I’m sure you can probably guess what I’ve been wising for – for my mom and Minnow to return home soon – because as much fun as I’ve been having with my imagination hat, I do still miss my real life adventures with mom and Minnow.

Ammo the Dachshund - Super Hero - On the Moon

Dad says not to worry though, because they will be home TONIGHT!

Ammo the Dachshund - Super Hero - On the Moon

I probably should prepare a welcome home party, or hang a banner, or bake a cake, but honestly I’m having way too much fun on the moon right now – and I’m pretty sure my wagging tail and kisses will be more than enough for a welcome home celebration! (I wag a mean tail).

I hope you all enjoyed coming along with me and my imagination hat – I had so much fun that I think I’ll definitely have to have some more adventures with it soon! Ammo the Dachshund

Imagination Hat – Dinosaur Land

As you may already know, I’m on an imagination adventure while my pal Minnow the Painting Pony is performing at Pony Penning all week with my mom. On tuesday I went to outer space, yesterday I went under the sea and today I’m on a journey to Dinosaur Land!

Imagination Hat - Ammo the Dachshund - Dinosaur Land

I brought my binoculars with me, because I’m really hoping to see some Dinosaurs up close and personal!

Imagination Hat - Ammo the Dachshund - Dinosaur Land

Wouldn’t it be awesome if I saw a T-Rex? Did you know my mom and dad almost named me T-Rex (which is awesome by the way) on account of my stubby little arms.

Imagination Hat - Ammo the Dachshund - Dinosaur Land

I’m just as scary as a T-Rex too…just check out my ferocious growl! So don’t worry, should I happen upon any Dinosaurs I can totally hold my own! Ammo the Dachshund

 

Imagination Hat – Under the Sea

As you may already know, I’m on an imagination adventure while my pal Minnow the Painting Pony is performing at Pony Penning all week with my mom. Yesterday I went to outer space and today I’m on a journey Under the Sea!

Imagination Hat - Ammo the Dachshund - Under the Sea

I made sure to pack my flippers, and it’s a good thing I’m an excellent swimmer because I’m deep deep under the sea.

Imagination Hat - Ammo the Dachshund - Under the Sea

I haven’t seen any sharks yet, but if you spot any I hope you’ll warn me!

Imagination Hat - Ammo the Dachshund - Under the Sea

Just to be safe I rolled in the stinkiest thing I could find before going Under the Sea – so that I’ll be extra un-enticing to any sharks that come along. I hope. Ammo the Dachshund

Imagination Hat – Trip to Outer Space

Since Mom is away this week in Chincoteaugue, Virginia with Minnow the Painting Pony I’m having my own little adventure with my imagination hat.

Ammo the Dachshund - Imagination Hat - Outerspace

I’m glad you decided to join me, because today I’m taking a trip into outer space!

Ammo the Dachshund - Imagination Hat - Outerspace

There are so many stars and planets up here – it’s really quite amazing.

Ammo the Dachshund - Imagination Hat - Outerspace

Mom called last night to check on me, and suggested I pack a lunch and drink plenty of water during my trip to space. Jeeze mom, of course I wouldn’t forget to pack a lunch!

Ammo the Dachshund - Imagination Hat - Outerspace

I do miss my mom, but I am having a blast on the moon! I’m on the lookout for moon martians, because I’m in desperate need of a fetch playmate – it is a bit lonely up here. I’ll keep you posted should I find any. Ammo the Dachshund

Imagination Hat

Today is the day that mom and my pal Minnow the Painting Pony left for Chincoteague Island, Virginia for a week. I’m very sad not to be going on this adventure with them – as it’s been an entire year since I’ve been away from my mom for more than a day.

Ammo the Dachshund - Imagination Hat

Last year when Mom and Minnow left for pony penning week I killed the time by building a super awesome fort in my basement.

This year I decided to try a little something different – since just because I’m stuck home alone all day while Dad is at work doesn’t mean I can’t still go on some adventures of my own.

Ammo the Dachshund - Imagination Hat

Enter my imagination hat! Hand-made by my pal Baxter’s Mom, I just know my imagination hat is going to take me on tons of adventures this week. (you can fetch your own imagination hat here)

Ammo the Dachshund - Imagination Hat

I hope you’ll come along with me for the ride, because imagination adventures are always more fun when you have friends.

Ammo the Dachshund - Imagination Hat

Hopefully by the time Minnow returns from pony penning I’ll have just as many adventures to share with him as he does with me! Ammo the Dachshund

Product Review: Outward Hound Life Vest for Dogs

You might remember that a couple of weeks ago mom purchased me a life vest from amazon just in time for my paddleboarding adventure.

Stand Up Paddleboarding with your Dog - via Ammo the Dachshund

Seeing as how some of my fans may be in the market for a life vest as well I thought I’d give you all a little rundown of how I’m liking it so far.

Stand Up Paddleboarding with your Dog - via Ammo the Dachshund

Product – Kyjen Outward Hound Life Jacket

Features:

  • Convenient top grab handle for easy resuce by hand or boat hook
  • Front float assists in keeping dog’s head above water

Stand Up Paddleboarding with your Dog - via Ammo the Dachshund

Pros:

  • Definitely helps keep me afloat much better
  • Handle makes it easy for mom or dad to rescue me out of the water
  • Front float helps keep my head above the water – which is a bonus because I hate getting water in my ears
  • It’s comfortable to wear
  • Bright color makes it easy to spot me floating in the water
  • Budget friendly price

Stand Up Paddleboarding with your Dog - via Ammo the Dachshund

Cons:

  • Sizes run smaller then the chart online – so a small is a bit too small for me and I probably should have ordered the medium. So when in doubt choose the next size up
  • Doesn’t have a d-ring attachment for a leash

kyjen pet life vest

Overall I’m very happy with my new vest, I definitely feel safer and enjoy swimming a lot more, I just wish I had gotten the medium so it fits me a little better.

You can fetch your own doggie life vest from amazon for about $20 Ammo the Dachshund

I was not paid or perked to write this review, product was fully purchased (thanks mom) – links do connect to my affiliate amazon shop.

 

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Ammo the Movie Star is Here!

Ammo the Dachshund - Painting Pony Video Shoot - Filming

Ok, so maybe I won’t really be seeing my name on a star in Hollywood (a dog can dream) – but in the World of Magical Painting Ponies, I am a movie star! (and technically I have been on National Television before via Animal Planet – check it out here)

Ammo the Dachshund - Painting Pony Video Shoot - Filming

Last week my Uncle Taylor came to visit from his home in North Carolina. Taylor is an uber talented videographer and editor – shooting weddings, commercials, documentaries, training videos, and much much more. And guess what…..he brought his video equipment with him!

Ammo the Dachshund - Painting Pony Video Shoot - Filming

The name of the game was filming some brand new videos for Painting Pony.

Ammo the Dachshund - Painting Pony Video Shoot - Filming

And although my pony friends did make a shining appearance on these new videos – we all know who the real star is…

Ammo the Dachshund - Painting Pony Video Shoot - Filming

…me!

Ammo the Dachshund - Painting Pony Video Shoot - Filming

I had some big important roles, and don’t worry, I totally gave it 110%.

Ammo the Dachshund - Painting Pony Video Shoot - Filming

I even got to do some serious action shots – with multiple takes!

Ammo the Dachshund - Painting Pony Video Shoot - Filming

I also got to perform on the video with my bestest buddy Trooper.

Ammo the Dachshund - Painting Pony Video Shoot - Filming

It was aaaaamazing!

Ammo the Dachshund - Painting Pony Video Shoot - Filming

And, incase you are wondering – yes I did my own stunts!

Ammo the Dachshund - Painting Pony Video Shoot - Filming

I can hardly wait to see the finished product, and as soon as it’s done I’ll be sure to let everyone know! And if you are counting down the days to see yours truly on DVD, you can check out The Trick Ponies of Chincoteague DVD which has my happy little face on it too.

And if you’re looking for some video work make sure you check out Envision Event Media and Depthink Productions!
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