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Friday Fetch: Richards Harness Coat

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Now that the winter weather is here, it’s time for me to really start bundling up in my layers, especially on the farm. One of the things that always plagues me is that I not only end up layering multiple coats to stay warm, but I also have to fit in a harness somewhere too.

So when I came across Richards Harness Coat I thought, now why didn’t I think of that!? Never mind the fact that I can’t sew (it’s those cumbersome paws)!

Friday Fetch: Richards Harness Coat // Ammo the Dachshund

Featuring winter coats, rain coats, and more – all with built in harnesses – these coats come in a variety of sizes to fit small to large dogs. They even have extra long sizes, for all those extra long dogs!

Friday Fetch: Richards Harness Coat // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Richards Harness Coat // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Richards Harness Coat // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Richards Harness Coat // Ammo the Dachshund

You can fetch your own Harness Coat HERE starting at $21.95! Ammo the Dachshund

 

Smelling the Flowers

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ammo the dachshund smelling flowers

Lately I’ve been coming in from the back yard looking like I was in a snow storm – covered in a dusting of white.

ammo the dachshund smelling flowers

But not to worry, it still really is Spring here in Pennsylvania – and the reason for my snow storm-ish look lately – the glorious flowers are blooming!

ammo the dachshund smelling flowers

In particular my peach tree in the back yard is blooming!

ammo the dachshund smelling flowers

Now normally I’m not really a “pink” kind of guy, but I have to admit – the flowers are very pretty.

ammo the dachshund smelling flowers

And not only do they look glorious, but they smell pretty good too.

ammo the dachshund smelling flowers

Although, (to be fair) you probably shouldn’t take my word for it – considering I do like to munch on horse poop on occasion.

ammo the dachshund smelling flowers

ammo the dachshund smelling flowers

As much as I do enjoy a good old fashioned snow storm, my spring time “flower petal snow storms” are quite enjoyable too. And it just reminds me of how important it is to stop and smell the flowers on a daily basis, even if they don’t smell quite as delicious as horse manure. 

Footprints in the Snow

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ammo the dachshund in the snow

Last night when I was at the the farm it snowed! Being the adventuresome type that I am, I went off to do some exploring while the white stuff was falling from the sky.

ammo the dachshund in the snow

Spider (of course) took it upon herself to follow me on my adventure, and never one to be out-done, Spider did a little showing off. (don’t tell her but I was slightly impressed with her tight-rope walking skills)

ammo the dachshund in the snow

And as if she hadn’t already showed me up enough, then she took it upon herself to write her name in the snow.

ammo the dachshund in the snow

I can’t read “kitty”, but I’m pretty sure that it says “Spider Rules and Ammo Drools”.

ammo the dachshund in the snow

Little did she know though, but I also know how to write my name in the snow!

ammo the dachshund in the snow

And for those of you who can’t read “dog” it says, “Dear Spider, while you were out I ate all of your  kitty food and left some yellow snow on your pillow. xoxo Ammo”.

ammo the dachshund in the snow

I am Dog, Hear Me Roar Bark! hehe.

 

Weekend Snow

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ammo the dachshund in the snow

On Saturday we got our first snowfall of 2012 in Pennsylvania.

ammo the dachshund in the snow

I love the snow, but sometimes I’d just much rather stay in bed.

ammo the dachshund in the snow

The wind can sting your eyes, and….

ammo the dachshund in the snow

…when the snow freezes it can be quite difficult for little paws to trek around in.

ammo the dachshund in the snow

But, duty calls and I gotta dig deep and just keep going…..

ammo the dachshund in the snow

…because there are certain ponies that don’t take “snow days”…..

ammo the dachshund in the snow

….and become quite angry when they don’t get their morning hay.

ammo the dachshund in the snow

I don’t complain much about leaving my warm bed on snow days though….

ammo the dachshund in the snow

….because after all, someone has to make sure all the necessary “scents” are still in their designated place after a blanketing of new fallen snow.

 

Friday Fetch: Snowsuits for Dogs

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It comes at no surprise that I LOVE the snow. Sure, it’s cold and wet – but where else can you make tunnels that last for miles! So while I countdown the days until our first big snowstorm, I got to thinking, maybe I need a snowsuit?

Well lucky for me I found a whole section on dog snowsuits at Baxter Boo. Now I can hardly wait for the white stuff to fall from the sky!

dog snowsuit

dog snowsuit

dog snowsuit

dog snowsuit

You can fetch your own doggie snowsuit at Baxter Boo.

Friday Fetch: Dog Skijoring Gear

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dog skijoringOk, so honestly I thought Skijoring was just for horses, but when I saw these nifty Dog Skijoring harnesses and gear at REI I knew exactly what me and Trooper will be doing this winter.

If you’ve never heard of Dog Skijoring it’s a sport in which a dog (or dogs) assist a cross-country skier by providing power by running and pulling while hooked up to a special harness.

You can fetch this nifty set-up for Dog Skijoring on the REI website. I totally want one of these so I can hook Trooper up to my toboggan!

 

dog skijoring

dog skijoring

dog skijoring

dog skijoring

 

My First Pony

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Boy, I had a busy weekend – so today I’m taking a little time to rest. Instead of posting about all my amazing adventures, I’m gonna show you a little Retro me action!

Here’s a few photos from my VERY FIRST visit to see the ponies when I was just a wee pup. It also happened to be my very first experience with snow.

As you can see it was love at first sight….on both accounts!

Snowcat

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Yesterday we got more snow. It was fantastic. Everything smells different when it snows.

It’s like I get to re-sniff everything I sniffed before. Even my pal Spider the Kitten likes the snow.

I pretty much taught her everything she knows.

Now if you will excuse me, I have to get back to exploring my new world.

My Shadow

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I have a shadow, as in a kitten shadow, as in Spider the Kitten.

See at the farm it’s MY JOB to help mom bring hay to the ponies! Well now that Spider is getting bigger, she’s trying to be just like me. I mean I know I’m pretty cool, but does she have to do everything I do?

What’s even worse is that she’s trying to show me up!

True, sometimes I get a little distracted from my duties.

It’s kinda hard not to get distracted when there are so many great smells.

But really Spider? Do you have to ride in the wheel barrel and help hand out hay? Come on. You’re making me look bad!

2011 Snowstorm

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On Thursday I woke up to 16 inches of fluffy white stuff!

I know….fabulous right?

Mom and Dad didn’t think it was so fabulous….especially since the snow blower broke! (and a couple of snow shovels in the process of digging out). But at least we all got a snow day!

I of course made the most of my snow day.

What’s a snow day without a couple of backyard tunnels anyway?