Ammo the Dachshund

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Birthday Week: Puppyhood Memories

Posted on October 8, 2015 by Ammo

It wouldn’t be Birthday Week without taking a look back at what life was like for me when I was just a young pup.

Throwback Thursday: Sweater Weather // Puppy Photos of Ammo the Dachshund

Napping Ammo the Dachshund Puppy

7 years ago I was meeting my family for the first time, and the best part is that it was all caught on camera! The quality may not be great, but I’m so glad my mom and dad were able to capture these special memories.

So here’s a fun little video with a look back on some of the very first days with my family (including some never-before-seen footage!).

My mom and dad had a blast last night looking through old footage of me as a puppy. Their only regret is there isn’t more!

Do you have adorable puppy videos of your dog? Post them on my Facebook Page because my mom says she’d love to spend her ENTIRE day looking at cute puppies!

Throwback Thursday: Diva Behind the Lens

Posted on August 13, 2015 by Ammo

It’s been a little while since I’ve done a Throwback Thursday post, so today I thought I’d share a little peek behind the lens from way back in 2012.

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While it’s very true, I know how to take a dashing photo, I also sometimes like to be a little demanding behind the lens.

As in “give me more cookies now”. Supermodels are allowed to be demanding though right?

dapper dachshund ammo

Well, I guess when you look this cute you can be! *wink* Happy #tbt!

The Dogs Before Me

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Ammo

In the 6 years that I have known my mom and dad it’s hard for me to imagine that before I came along there were other dogs. Like lots of other dogs! Crazy right?

Well ok, technically I’m the very first dog for my dad, but my mom….she’s had many adventures with the dogs before me. So today since it’s #throwbackthursday I thought it would be fun to share some of those dogs that came before me. Because you know what, I’m not so different from them.

Throwback Thursday: The Dogs Before Me // Deacon // Ammo the Dachshund

My mom started her love of dogs at a very young age. Here she is with one of the firsts, a rescue dog named Deacon.

Throwback Thursday: The Dogs Before Me // Sneakers // Ammo the Dachshund

If you fast forward to 1991 – my mom’s family rescued Sneakers. She was a golden mix, and if you look closely you can see her two front paws were white, as if she was wearing sneakers. She went on to be a 4-H dog and even earned her Canine Good Citizen certification.

Throwback Thursday: The Dogs Before Me // Sneakers & Jack // Ammo the Dachshund

But see, my mom loved dogs so much that she wanted a dog to call her very own. So after years of pleading she became the owner of her very first dog, a rescued black labrador retriever named Big Jack Attack. (Jack for short).

Throwback Thursday: The Dogs Before Me // Jack // Ammo the Dachshund

My mom tells me stories of how Jack was a big lovable bear. He literally would attack you for kisses when you came in the door (sounds a little bit like me too). The more stories I hear about my mom’s life with Jack, the more I can’t help but think we were pretty darn similar.

Throwback Thursday: The Dogs Before Me // Jack // Ammo the Dachshund

Ammo the Dachshund // Sledding with Ponies

Jack loved the snow, and to go sledding – just like me!

Throwback Thursday: The Dogs Before Me // Jack // Ammo the Dachshund

Ammo the Dachshund Studio Photos

He loved to channel his inner cowboy, just like me.

Throwback Thursday: The Dogs Before Me // Jack // Ammo the Dachshund

Ammo the Dachshund Super Hero and his Super Hero Pony

Jack even loved ponies, just like me. (above he’s pictured with my mom’s childhood pony, Oopsie Daisy).

Throwback Thursday: The Dogs Before Me // Jack // Ammo the Dachshund

Ammo visits the Pocono Cabin // Boat

Jack loved adventure, and loved nothing more than to spend time on the water – just like me (and my spastic swimming pal Trooper).

Throwback Thursday: The Dogs Before Me // Jack // Ammo the Dachshund

ammo the dachshund rain

Jack had fashionable rain gear, just like me.

Throwback Thursday: The Dogs Before Me // Jack // Ammo the Dachshund

Winter on the Farm // Ammo the Dachshund

Jack didn’t mind bundling up in the snow, just like me.

Throwback Thursday: The Dogs Before Me // Jack // Ammo the Dachshund

dachshund in mullet wig

He had a great hair stylist, just like me.

Throwback Thursday: The Dogs Before Me // Jack // Ammo the Dachshund

Hanging out in Leaves // Ammo the Dachshund

Jack was an expert for posing for mom’s photographs, just like me.

Throwback Thursday: The Dogs Before Me // Jack // Ammo the Dachshund

While Jack passed away in 2006, I know that his memory continues to live on in many of the things that I still do today. I only wish I could have met him, because something tells me we would have been great friends.

There are many many more stories I could share about the dogs before me, but we’ll have to save that for another time. Now it’s your turn to tell me, what sort of fun memories did you have of your beloved furry friends?

February 2015 Monthly Recap

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Ammo

Before we get to the recap of all the exciting adventures I’ve been on in February, I wanted to give a shoutout to my special sponsors! Thanks to them I’m able to bring you exciting posts, so make sure you give them some love and check out what great products they carry!

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Barkbox is a monthly subscription service for your dog. Starting as low as $19 a month (shipping included) you can get a box of the finest treats and toys sent right to your front door every month! Choose from packages for small, medium, and large dogs and as a bonus 10% of their sales go to supporting rescue groups! You can check out just what goodies your dog could be getting every month by reading my reviews!

Use code AMMO5 for 10% off your Barkbox Subscription.

Ruffwear carries performance dog gear designed to enhance and inspire outdoor adventures for dogs and their human companions. Totally my kind of company that carries anything from dog hiking packs, harnesses, camping essentials and more! You can check out my review of their dog boots (that even work for dachshund’s too) as well as the Ruffwear Swamp Cooler to keep your pup cool in the summer and one of my favorites, the Ruffwear Front Range Harness!

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If you would like to find out more about advertising with me, click HERE. And thanks again to all of my wonderful sponsors, I couldn’t do it without you!

And now onto my February Adventures…

Paws Jaws Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I took to the snow in my boots, and tested out a handy tool for the winter called Paws Jawz.

Chase n' Chomp // Tough Toys for Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared my list of 10 tough toys for dogs….for all those pups that have jaws of steel just like me!

Dachshund Life Struggle // The Struggle is Real // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared my new photo series of Dachshund Life Struggles, because being a dachshund can be so hard.

How to Maintain your Dog's Teeth // Ammo the Dachshund // Pet Dental Health Month

I shared some tips on how I maintain my pearly whites.

When Big Dogs Play with Small Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared my tips for playing with the big dogs.

Happy Valentine's Day // Ammo the Dachshund

I wished everyone a Happy Valentine’s Day.

Earn money for rescue dogs by walking your dog // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared how you can help rescue dogs simply by walking your own dog.

Frozen Lake // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared my adventures on the frozen lake with my family.

Dachshund Gets Stuck Under Shed // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared a throwback thursday to that one time I got stuck under a shed.

Fuji and Friends T-Shirt Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared some fun T-shirts from my pals at Fuji and Friends.

Adventures in the Snow // Ammo the Dachshund

I played in the snow in my backyard.

Eyefi Mobi Wifi SD Card

I shared a comprehensive list of all the products I use and love, including the camera gear my mom uses to take such sweet photos of me!

What fun February has been! What sort of adventures did you go on last month? Any one else looking forward to Spring?

Throwback Thursday: That Time I got Stuck Under a Shed

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Ammo

So yeah…..there was that one time way back when that I got stuck underneath a shed in the Pocono Mountains.

Full disclosure here though, I MAY have been purposely under there in the pursuit of a rodent. And “stuck” might be a bit of a generous term when you consider the fact that I really didn’t want to come out from under the shed….I mean who else was going to get that rodent out from under there?

Dachshund Gets Stuck Under Shed // Ammo the Dachshund

Dachshund Gets Stuck Under Shed // Ammo the Dachshund

Don’t worry though, I eventually got “un-stuck”…..well mostly I just came out because it was time for my dinner!

Read all about my adventures under a shed from 2011 on my blog.

Has your dog ever gotten stuck under something it shouldn’t have?

October 2014 Monthly Recap

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Ammo

Before we get to the recap of all the exciting adventures I’ve been on in October, I wanted to give a shoutout to my special sponsors! Thanks to them I’m able to bring you exciting posts, so make sure you give them some love and check out what great products they carry!

Barkbox is a monthly subscription service for your dog. Starting as low as $19 a month (shipping included) you can get a box of the finest treats and toys sent right to your front door every month! Choose from packages for small, medium, and large dogs and as a bonus 10% of their sales go to supporting rescue groups! You can check out just what goodies your dog could be getting every month by reading my reviews!

Use code AMMO5 for 10% off your Barkbox Subscription.

Ruffwear carries performance dog gear designed to enhance and inspire outdoor adventures for dogs and their human companions. Totally my kind of company that carries anything from dog hiking packs, harnesses, camping essentials and more! You can check out my review of their dog boots (that even work for dachshund’s too) as well as the Ruffwear Swamp Cooler to keep your pup cool in the summer! Also this week only I’m giving away a Ruffwear Front Range Harness!

Free Shipping on all orders over $75 at Ruffwear!

If you would like to find out more about my advertising rates, click HERE. And thanks again to all of my wonderful sponsors, I couldn’t do it without you!

And now onto my October Adventures…

Birthday Week! Ammo the Dachshund's 6th Birthday

I kicked off October by celebrating my Birthday Week, specifically a year-in-review video with highlights from my 5th year!

DIY Dog Nail Art // Woof // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared a tutorial for some easy DIY String Art.

Birthday Week: Ammo Puppy Photos

I shared some super sweet photos from when I was just a wee pup.

Smart Dog Clicker App Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I tested out a clicker app for dogs.

Birthday Week: Easy DIY Paper Bowtie // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared a tutorial for an easy DIY Paper Bowtie.

Birthday Week! Ammo the Dachshund's 6th Birthday

I celebrated my 6th Birthday!

Tag Me Pet Tags Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I reviewed some super cool custom pet tags from Tag Me Pet Tags.

Yuengling Oktoberfest Dachshund Races Champion // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared my story about how I won the Yuengling Oktoberfest Dachshund Races on my Birthday!

Ammo's 6th Birthday // Ammo the Dachshund

I showed everyone what I got for my Birthday.

Paw Street Barkery Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Trooper and I ate lots of cookies from the Paw Street Barkery.

Martha Stewart Pets Fall Line // Ammo the Dachshund

Trooper and I showed off the new Martha Stewart Fall Line and how it landed us on MarthaStewart.com.

Picking Pumpkins // Ammo the Dachshund

I picked pumpkins for Halloween.

ammo and trooper

Trooper and I shared a Throwback Thursday video of our wrestling ways.

Tags for Tails Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared my new Ammo ID tag from Tags for Tails.

Fall is in the Air // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared some fall scenes from around the farm.

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I shared my adventures from the Fairhill International Event.

Throwback Thursday: Halloween Past // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared some Throwback Thursday photos of Trooper and I during my first Halloween.

Kentucky Bluebird Kennel Bed Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I tested out a new crate pad from Kentucky Bluebird.

Evel Knievel // Ammo the Dachshund's Halloween Costume

I shared my very special Halloween Costume of Evel Knievel!

Hanging out in Leaves // Ammo the Dachshund

I hung out in a pile of leaves.

Ammo and the Fly

I shared a list of 5 things that scare me just before Halloween.

Bump in the Night // Happy Halloween // Ammo the Dachshund

I wished everyone a Happy Halloween!

Wow, October always seems to be quite a busy month for me! It’s also one of my favorite months considering I celebrate my Birthday, and Halloween is my favorite Holiday!! What sort of things did you do this October?

Throwback Thursday: Halloween Past

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Ammo

With Halloween just around the corner I thought it would be fun to take a look back at my VERY FIRST Halloween with my family!

Trooper dressed up as a Pony (complete with western rider and saddle on his back) and I dressed up as a cute little Dinosaur.

Throwback Thursday: Halloween Past // Ammo the Dachshund

Mom said it would of been more appropriate if I had dressed as a T-Rex (on account of my short stubby arms)…..I’m laughing real hard mom, real hard!

Throwback Thursday: Halloween Past // Ammo the Dachshund

Apparently I missed the memo that Dinosaurs are supposed to be bigger and badder that ponies though, because Trooper seemed to keep trying to get a taste of Dinosaur meat.

Throwback Thursday: Halloween Past // Ammo the Dachshund

You can check out some more photos from my very first Halloween with Trooper on the Painting Pony Blog.

What is your dog going to be this year for Halloween?

Throwback Thursday: Wiggly Wrestlers

Posted on October 16, 2014 by Ammo

Trooper and I have always been the kind of friends that love to wrestle. So for today’s throwback thursday I dug up this fun video of Trooper and I wrestling (in our patent wiggly way) back in 2011.

But don’t let our quiet little wrestling matches fool you…..we also thoroughly enjoy a game of chase!

ammo and trooper

How does your dog like to play?

September 2014 Monthly Recap

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Ammo

Before we get to the recap of all the exciting adventures I’ve been on in September, I wanted to give a shoutout to my special sponsors! Thanks to them I’m able to bring you exciting posts, so make sure you give them some love and check out what great products they carry!

Barkbox is a monthly subscription service for your dog. Starting as low as $19 a month (shipping included) you can get a box of the finest treats and toys sent right to your front door every month! Choose from packages for small, medium, and large dogs and as a bonus 10% of their sales go to supporting rescue groups! You can check out just what goodies your dog could be getting every month by reading my reviews!

Use code AMMO5 for 15% off your Barkbox Subscription the month of OCTOBER ONLY.

Ruffwear carries performance dog gear designed to enhance and inspire outdoor adventures for dogs and their human companions. Totally my kind of company that carries anything from dog hiking packs, harnesses, camping essentials and more! You can check out my review of their dog boots (that even work for dachshund’s too) as well as the Ruffwear Swamp Cooler to keep your pup cool in the summer!

Free Shipping on all orders over $75 at Ruffwear!

If you would like to find out more about my advertising rates, click HERE. And thanks again to all of my wonderful sponsors, I couldn’t do it without you!

And now onto my September Adventures…

Ammo the Dachshund // Labor Day 2012

I kicked off September with a relaxing Labor Day.

Spreadshirt Custom T-Shirt Review & Giveaway

I helped mom take her new adventure t-shirt for a spin.

Adventures at Ludwigs // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared my adventures at the Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show with my pal Minnow.

Betsy Farms and Minties Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Trooper and I dove into some yummy cookies on the farm.

Tiling a Farmhouse // Ammo the Dachshund

Trooper and I helped to tile the farmhouse.

End of Summer Adventures // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared all the last adventures I went on to wrap up the end of summer.

puppy ammo the dachshund and trooper

I shared some cute videos of Trooper as a puppy.

Mattie & Margot Stripped Collar and Leash Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I sported the new Mattie and Margot Collection.

Dog Friendly Storage Space // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared my new dog friendly storage space.

Bringing the Beach Home // New Arena Footing // Ammo the Dachshund

I brought the beach to the farm.

cricket and ammo

I shared some sweet videos of when Cricket and I used to wrestle.

My Canine Kids Harness & Fleece Jacket Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I tested out some new adjustable fit clothing.

Dachshund Snuggles with Best Friend // Ammo the Dachshund

I snuggled with my best friend.

Sunday Night Football Goes to the Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

I watched sunday night football.

Ammo in the Snow 2010

I shared my skills in navigating the snow when I was just a pup.

Birthday Week! Ammo the Dachshund's 6th Birthday

I welcomed in Birthday Week.

BW Barkery Hamptons Dog Tie Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I dressed to impress in my new tie.

Birthday Week: Ammo's 6th Birthday Wish List

I shared my Birthday Wish List.

Birthday Week: Cutest Dog Free Desktop Wallpaper // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared my free desktop wallpaper.

Whatever adventures I’m off on each month, one thing can be sure, I never seem to tire of keeping things exciting around here! I hope you’re enjoying the ride with me! What sort of adventures did your pup go on in September?

Birthday Week: Puppy Photos

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Ammo

Birthday Week! Ammo the Dachshund's 6th Birthday

I’m sure it comes at no surprise that I’ve grown a lot in the past 6 years. So I thought it would be fun to share some of my puppy photos, because really…what’s cuter than a dachshund puppy?

Birthday Week: Ammo Puppy Photos

Birthday Week: Ammo Puppy Photos

Birthday Week: Ammo Puppy Photos

Birthday Week: Ammo Puppy Photos

Birthday Week: Ammo Puppy Photos

Birthday Week: Ammo Puppy Photos

Mom says I’m still the little spitfire I was back then, so it’s good to hear that some things never change.

If you’re looking for some more adorable puppy photos of yours truly, be sure to check out my throwback thursday posts!