Today I look a lot like this:
Because yesterday I was at the Keystone Dachshund Races, and I did a lot of this:
and this:
and I even won a few of these:
So, even though I love each and every one of you. You’ll just have to wait until tomorrow to hear all about my fantastic adventures. Because I’m still doing a lot of this:
So peace out pooches! Until tomorrow!
P.S. if you really can’t wait to see how I did at the races, head on over to my facebook page!
I admit, I’ve got Super Heroes on the brain. So when my pal Cricket the farm cat told me and Trooper she wanted to play too, we were so excited!
I know I’m not always good at sharing, but I decided to lend Cricket my Super Cape – so she could fit in.
I give you Super Kitty! Able to scale tall hay bales, hunt evil ground hogs with her night vision, and claw her way to the highest tree branch!
Oh and she’s also mastered the highest level of deception, the “fake cat nap”.
She may look like she’s off in snooze land……
….but she’s secretly sharpening her claws for her next cat fight!
oooo I’m shaking in my boots!
If you follow me on Facebook, than you might already know that recently I picked up a special little item for Trooper to use during our performance this weekend at the Keystone Dachshund Races.
That item? A SUPER girly tutu fit for any princess.
Trooper wasn’t as thrilled about it as I am – and lets just say he refused to do some of his tricks during practice. So I did what any Super friend would do….
I put on the tutu!
I guess Trooper’s not as secure in his manliness like I am. And even though I am a boy, I look dang good in this tutu.
And if the rumors are true, than Princesses get whatever they want, right? Well this Prince-ss wants a new rawhide, and perhaps a couple of toy trucks. You know, just to balance things out a bit.
P.S. Trooper, quit being a girl & wear the tutu!
Everybody knows that when hunting groundhogs there is one major accessory that you must have. THE SUPER CAPE!
It gives you lightning speed and super digging powers.
Apparently Trooper missed the memo about the super capes.
Looks like I’ll have to venture underground solo on this one!
I’m Ammo the Dachshund, and I’m faster than a speeding bullet!
Wow! We’re only a week away from my big performance at the Keystone Dachshund Races with my pal, Trooper. Trooper has been practicing really hard, he had to learn several new tricks in the past few weeks. So I finally decided that Trooper had earned a little reward for his efforts.
So mom and dad helped me build my pal a Super Hero Box! (Just like mine – only bigger). Of course it turned out so great, that I had to take it for a little spin myself.
And no super hero is complete without a super cape! So my pal Baxter’s mom whipped up a cape especially for my buddy Trooper.
I totally had to take it for a test spin.
“Um, mom, do you think Trooper would mind if I kept his cape and box?”
Except this time I wasn’t going to grandma’s house! No, instead me and Trooper loaded into the family car and headed to the Pocono Mountains – to the family cabin!
Of course the first thing I did when I got there was run around like a maniac. Wouldn’t you?
After a few good laps, the next logical thing was to find dig a hole.
Only, I got a little carried away in my hole digging (I might need therapy) and before I knew it – I was stuck!
Don’t worry, everyone eventually dug me out – and mom reached in and pulled me to safety. I was a little muddy and tired – but that didn’t stop me from getting back in the hole TWO MORE TIMES (each complete with their own rescue mission). hehe.
Apparently after the third rescue everyone was getting a little tired of saving me (although I thought it was a blast) so I had to sit in time out in the cabin while mom barricaded the holes under the shed.
I promised not to do it again, so mom finally forgave me and let me outside to play with Trooper.
Look at me mom! I’m just like a dolphin!
And of course we HAD to take the row boat out onto the pond.
And to no one’s surprise, Trooper fell out within the first few minutes. I told him he should have worn a life vest (he sucks at swimming – even for a half Labrador).
So I gave Trooper a few pointers, and he actually started looking pretty good.
1..2..3..stroke. 1..2..3..stroke. 1..2..3..stroke.
I said use the towel Trooper!!
I think I see a tadpole!
After our boat ride I decided to give Trooper some more swimming lessons. “I said 10 more laps Trooper!”
Oh brother, he’s learned nothing!
This is just totally embarrassing for him. It’s the attack of the “Labra-dud” (you know, because he can’t swim). hehe.
Well, even though I got to run and play at the cabin while everyone else did “spring cleaning” – it was still an exhausting day!
This was fun and all, but when are we going home? There is a dog bed at my house that is calling my name!
The Devon Horse Show is a yearly tradition for me. In fact, I’ve been attending every year since I was about 12 weeks old. If you have no idea what Devon is – here’s a little history lesson for you:
In 1896, the Devon Horse Show started as a one-day show. Now, years later, it has become the oldest and largest outdoor multi-breed competition in the United States. It is internationally recognized, USEF-A rated, and one of the most exciting events to happen in Chester County. While it draws top competitors from around the world, the show continues to reflect the local traditions and lifestyles of the Philadelphia Main Line.
Needless to say it’s full of fancy people in big hats, dogs, horses, carriages, funnel cake, amusement rides, shopping, and apparently sheep! Yes, that’s right sheep.
See my pal Trooper (the Australian Shepherd/Labrador) told me that there was going to be sheep herding at Devon this year. I knew that was something not to be missed. And since Trooper was too tired to come, I video taped most of it for him.
I guess it was pretty cool – although I’d still take my groundhog holes over herding around some sheep. To each his own.
After the sheep herding demo I was pretty famished, so I headed over to the concessions to grab some funnel cake.
Then I indulged mom and did a little shopping with her at Anthropologie.
Mom bought this:
Which I would have been much more thrilled about had it come with cookies in it. Ok, now I’m drooling.
This is me.
I’m a farm boy.
Follow me and I’ll show you around my farm.
Now you can see why I LOVE being a farm boy!
Videography & Editing by Taylor Hellhake
Today is my best friend’s Birthday. Can you believe it, Trooper is turning 4!! They grow up so fast. I didn’t know Trooper when he was just a baby (we met when Trooper was 1), but mom says that he grew up at her shop just like I did!
Yeah, he was pretty cute back then huh?
But then Trooper grew up (don’t worry Troop, I still think you’re cute), and I came along….
And now we get to spend all of our Birthday’s Together. Sappy but true.
Happy Birthday Pal! Looking forward to spending many more together.
I might have worked my poor friend Trooper to near exhaustion.
The horses talked it over and agree, that’s one tired pooch!
But honestly, how does Trooper think he’s going to earn his cape if he doesn’t practice? And practice hard!
I admit, I’m a pretty tough trainer.
And sometimes, Trooper just needs someone to show him what to do…..
Yeah I know I’m so amazing. But, lets just hope I whip Trooper into shape before his big performance!