Merry Christmas everyone!
I hope you all have the merriest of Christmases! I’m taking a little blogging break between now and New Years to catch up on all my sleep. But I’ll be back in 2016 with more adventures to share!
Thanks for sticking around for all the fun!
Happy Holidays! 
I’m a little late with giving everyone a recap of my Thanksgiving vacation, but with the busy holiday season at my mom’s shop I had a hard time getting my “tech team” to edit all the photos! But have no fear! I’m ready to share all the details of my week long trip down south to Folly Beach, South Carolina.
Before I dive in to all the fun I had visiting with my family, I have to introduce you to my new friends! The cute little Jack Russell puppy is Artemis and the fluffy white fellow, Sharkie (or Mark Sharkman for those that know him a little better). Artemis and Sharkie are Folly Beach residents and they had a blast showing Trooper and I how to be real beach dogs.
Artemis has just started his Beach Dog training (after all he is pretty young still), but not to worry, I took him under my wing and shared all the important things about the world with him. Like how to hunt rabbits, dig holes, and bark at strangers.
Sharkie on the other hand is a beach dog pro!
Sharkie’s ball chasing skills made Trooper and I look like a couple of idiots.
Yeah, I’m pretty sure we should be embarrassed to be seen in public after watching Sharkie chase after his ball. We didn’t come off anywhere near as elegant as he does in photos.
Gotta love a dog that knows what he wants!
Sharkie and I had a blast on the beach though and it was fun having another small dog sidekick to run around with. I’m pretty sure Trooper felt very out numbered with all us shorties.
I already miss being able to run like the wind on the wide open beach. It’s something I’ll never get tired of.
And since you all couldn’t be there with me to enjoy the glorious beach, I made this fun video so you could pretend like you were there with me!
So what do you think? Aren’t you impressed with Sharkie’s ball skills? (Don’t tell him, but I’ve been practicing at home so that next time we get together I’ll look a little cooler!)
The holiday season can be sort of a crazy time around my house. Presents to buy, parties to attend, all while trying to help my mom with the busy holiday rush at her shop. It can get pretty exhausting for everyone.
Don’t worry though, when it comes time to wrap all the holiday presents I’m always around to lend a helping paw.
Even if it means I have to work through my nap time.
Merry Christmas!
Last weekend crowds of people began gathering outside the door to my family’s shop in town. As much as I was hoping they were coming to visit the cutest shop dog in town (that’s me in case you were wondering), they were arriving for a different reason.
It was Christmas parade time!
This year’s parade was a little different, because if you’ll note my attire….it was nearly 70 degrees! That’s unheard of for December in Pennsylvania.
Warm weather or not, I wouldn’t have missed the parade anyway….as I haven’t missed one since I was born!
Especially because the fire trucks are always my favorite. That siren gets me howling EV-ERY time!
But the real excitement is always when just before sunset Santa and Mrs. Clause show up.
And this year. This year….he pointed right at me!
I told you me and Santa were BFF’s!
Happy Holidays!
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So when my mom and dad upgraded my kitchen this summer, they also upgraded the dining room table too.
(and yes, I know I STILL haven’t shared the “after” images of my DIY Kitchen remodel, but my dad still has some things he’s finishing up. And being a perfectionist, he wants me to share my beautiful kitchen when it’s COMPLETELY done!)
Being that it’s the month of family gatherings and holiday dinners, I thought my table could use a little something to festive it up.
So when I received a package from my friends over at Lupo & Olimp, I was thrilled to find something to not only dress up me….but my table too!
This beautiful handmade linen tablecloth features some very talented dachshunds baking apple strudel. Yum!
The really fun part is that it even comes with a tasty Apple Strudel recipe so you can make some at home too.
Each dachshund in the design is modeled after a real life dachshund! See anyone you know?
The Apple Strudel design even comes in a fun tea towel too!
So I decided there was only one thing to do with my new linen table cloth….I threw on my adorable new Lupo & Olimp fleece and invited some of my friends to a dinner party!
Only Mr. Reindeer and Toy Minnow could show up (and mom wouldn’t let me bring the real Minnow the pony in the house….boo!), but that’s ok, because that means more food for me!
I wonder if Apple Strudel is made with bacon?
All my dinner guests were admiring my beautiful handmade fleece from Lupo & Olimp. And I have to say, it’s one of the thickest, warmest coats I’ve ever worn.
These awesome coats come in lots of other fun designs too, and the best part is they can be custom made to fit your own dachshund’s unique shape.
All the way from Poland, and sewn with love and care, I can’t wait to strut my stuff this winter in these warm and cozy fleeces. My ponies are going to be so jealous when they see them!
You can still fetch some of these fun fleeces and home accessories in time for Christmas from Lupo & Olimp.
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My holiday spirit is in full swing, and last weekend it was time for me to venture out in search of my very special Christmas tree.
Dad was leading the way, and when Dad leads the way I know we’re going to be on the hunt for hours until he finds the absolute PERFECT Christmas tree.
Good thing mom thought ahead and packed me a snack.
These Sojos Simply Lamb Freeze-Dried Treats from my friends at Chewy.com were just what I needed to keep my energy up on the hunt for my tree.
Key Benefits
Yum!
My tree hunting snack worked too, because it gave me the boost I needed to find THE PERFECT HOLIDAY TREE!
With a little help from Dad and his sawing skills, we chopped down the tree I picked out and headed home.
Then it was time for the fun part. Parking myself on the couch to watch mom and dad decorate my tree.
Paws crossed Santa brings me more Sojos treats from Chewy.com! You can fetch some for your dog from my friends at Chewy.
Does your dog help to supervise decorating your tree?
Yay! It’s time for my holiday gift guides! I know you’ve got a special dog or dog lover in your life that you’re stumped on what to get them. Well have no fear! I’ve got the best collection of gift ideas for all your friends.
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4. Dog Beer
6. Bark & Co. Barklyn Hipster Gift Box (use code AMMO for a surprise at checkout)
5. Corgi Socks
6. Crusoe the Celebrity Dachshund Book
So what’s on your pup’s Christmas Wish List this year?
This holiday season I wanted to thank everyone out there that has supported small businesses. Being that I work in my mom’s small business, and I also run my own online shop, small businesses have a special place in my heart.
Because honestly, you can’t go to a big box store and be greeted by a happy tail wagging dog like me!
As you can see, I’m a pretty hard-working pup!
Don’t forget to shop small this season, and support your local businesses. 🙂
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The holidays are upon us, and it’s this time of year that I especially like to remember those that are less fortunate. Which is why I was so excited to partner with my friends at Tractor Supply Company® for a special project involving my local SPCA.
Tractor Supply is a huge supporter of animals rescues. Not only do they host a social media contest every year that awards $25,000 in grants to 10 deserving organizations, but on a local level they make their stores available to rescue groups to host adoption events and fundraisers. And they even provide low-cost, walk-in clinics through PetVet Clinics.
So when Tractor Supply gave me the opportunity to go shopping for my local animal rescue at their store I could hardly wait!
The best part is that all TSC stores are pet friendly! So you can bring your llama, your guinea pig, your pony, and your dog shopping with you! Next time I’m bringing Minnow the pony with me.
Armed with the wish list of the Chester County SPCA (my local rescue) I roamed the isles adding everything they needed to make this the best holiday ever to some special dogs and cats.
Tractor Supply not only has lots of farm related goodies (which is where I shop for lots of my ponies needs), but they also have everything you would need for the health and well-being of your dog or cat. From flea preventatives to supplements and toys to training devices.
Because I wanted to stretch my dollar as far as I could for all the deserving pets at the SPCA I was on the lookout for products that would be great for the animals, but also cost effective too.
I was sure to snag some of the 4Health™ Dog Food Brand, an affordable, premium-quality cat and dog food, exclusively made for Tractor Supply in the USA with high-quality and grain free formulas available. My friends at the SPCA are going to love it!
I also snatched up some canned pet food from the 4Health Tractor Supply dog food line and some of these tasty looking treats from DogforDog®.
DogforDog is especially great, because with every purchase of their products they donate to animal rescues. So by grabbing some of their soft treats to gift to my local rescue, I was also helping to donate funds to another shelter in need.
So with my cart finally full I was ready to make my way to the checkout (where the cashiers always have a cookie waiting for visiting pets!).
I can’t wait to take all these fun goodies from Tractor Supply Company to the SPCA this weekend! It makes my heart happy to help some of the less fortunate dogs and cats out there this holiday season.
I highly recommend swinging by your neighborhood TSC store the next time you need something for your furry friend.
What sort of things will you be doing to help those in need this holiday season? If you’d like to find out some other helpful ways you can help animals in need, be sure to check out my helping paw page!
Connect with our friends at Tractor Supply Company on Facebook and Instagram.
In a few days I’m heading out on my next big adventure! That’s right, I’ve been planning another fun road trip, just in time for Thanksgiving!
My bags are packed, and this time I’m headed toward Charleston, South Carolina for a week of fun on the beach with my family.
You might remember that I’ve visited Charleston before.…well I’m looking forward to another trip and can’t wait to spend time with my family.
Speaking of family, my best pal Trooper is also coming with me! Yippee!
If you want to make sure you don’t miss a second of the fun, be sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook where I’ll be posting pictures throughout my adventure.
And for any of you South Carolinians, anyone have any great sight seeing spots I should visit? Or tips for dog friendly adventures in Charleston?