Christmas with my Family

Even thought Christmas has come and gone, I haven’t forgotten about sharing just what sort of adventures I went on during my holiday break! So here’s my fun recap of all things Christmasy…

Ammo the Dachshund Spends Christmas with his Family

My Christmas eve started off pretty uneventful, as I still had to fulfill my shop dog duties for all the customers that needed to pick up their picture framing.

Ammo the Dachshund Spends Christmas with his Family

But eventually it was time to head over to Trooper’s house at the farm so that I could celebrate with him and my extended family.

Ammo the Dachshund Spends Christmas with his Family

I got busy right away helping to clean up around the kitchen. (apparently Trooper is slacking on his floor licking duties).

Ammo the Dachshund Spends Christmas with his Family

But elsewhere, the tree decorating fun was well underway! (and let’s be honest, my 6 foot 3 Uncle Taylor was much more suited for putting the angel on top than short little me)

Ammo the Dachshund Spends Christmas with his Family

Ammo the Dachshund Spends Christmas with his Family

The rest of the night consisted of gift giving, sock stealing (on Trooper’s part), good times with my family, and maybe just a few naps too. Before I knew it, it was time to head home so that Santa could bring me some presents!

Ammo the Dachshund Spends Christmas with his Family

When I woke on Christmas morning I was so excited! Honestly, I wasn’t sure if Santa would bring me anything after I caught that bunny in the backyard, and got on the dining room table to steal food (oops). But I guess my “goodness” outweighed the bad this year, because he brought me lots of fun presents!

Ammo the Dachshund Spends Christmas with his Family

Ammo the Dachshund Spends Christmas with his Family

From a December Barkbox filled with fun treats and toys….

Ammo the Dachshund Spends Christmas with his Family

…to this great treat dispensing toy and peanut butter cookies from the Barkshop.

My favorite new toy though, the Bouncing Squirrel Tail mom and dad bought me from the Barkshop! (you can snag one for your pup from the Barkshop with code AMMO for a FREE PRIZE at checkout). I’ve been having a blast with my new toy over the past few weeks!

Ammo the Dachshund Spends Christmas with his Family

Ammo the Dachshund Spends Christmas with his Family

Ammo the Dachshund Spends Christmas with his Family

Christmas is always an exciting whirlwind, and just as things were winding down mom and dad said we had to get ready to go to my MomMom & PopPop’s house.

Ammo the Dachshund Spends Christmas with his Family

I always love going to MomMom & PopPop’s house, because without fail, PopPop always manages to “drop” food on the floor. 😉

Ammo the Dachshund Spends Christmas with his Family

Ammo the Dachshund Spends Christmas with his Family

There was also plenty of time for more gift giving and playing with my cousins too (who coincidently also LOVED my new Bouncing Squirrel Tail too).

Ammo the Dachshund Spends Christmas with his Family

Christmas with my family is always a special time. Despite my excitement about all the gifts and food, my very favorite part is getting to be with the one’s I love.

Ammo the Dachshund Spends Christmas with his Family

Of course if you know me and my family, then you know that even though Christmas was over, the fun never stops at my house. The day after Christmas I was hitting the hiking trail with more of my family! After all, we had to burn off all those Christmas dinner calories we had the day before!

I’m already counting down the days until next Christmas! What sort of fun did you have for the holiday? Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

Daily Adventures of Ammo the Dachshund

It wouldn’t be a shocker if I told you that my mom and dad have amassed thousands and thousands of pictures and video of me over the years. Sometimes those pictures and videos make it onto my blog, and sometimes they just sit on the computer – tiny little tidbits of my everyday life to look back on and smile.

Photography // Ammo the Dachshund

I thought it would be fun to share some of those unseen tidbits. A little glimpse into what everyday life is for me, playing with my toys, greeting people at work, hanging out on the farm – even the mundane can make me appreciate how very lucky I am.

So enjoy this fun little compilation video made up of clips from the past week or two…

Do you collect photos and video of your dog that never sees the light of day?Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

Dachshund Tormented by House Fly

Ok, so I know you probably think of me as this big brave Super Hero, and I am! But sometimes I come up against some unexpected evil that throws me for a loop. And that evil is called House Fly.

Ammo the Dachshund Tormented by House Fly

As much as I hate to admit it, I spend many hours hiding in the shop from these horrible creatures that find their way inside.

Mom tries her best to catch those darn flies that make my life a nightmare, but sometimes there is just one that seems to outsmart every capture device there is. So I finally decided to dog-up and fight back…

Well unfortunately that House Fly lived to fight another day! Until we meet again nemesis, this time I’m ready for you!

Does your dog have any irrational fears like me?Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

Work Weekend

Adventures around my house have been pretty light lately while mom and dad are busy  working on my new kitchen. If all goes well, by the end of next week I should have my food bowls back where they belong, in the kitchen!

Working Weekend - Ammo the Dachshund gets a new Kitchen

Working Weekend - Ammo the Dachshund gets a new Kitchen

Working Weekend - Ammo the Dachshund gets a new Kitchen

Working Weekend - Ammo the Dachshund gets a new Kitchen

Working Weekend - Ammo the Dachshund gets a new Kitchen

Working Weekend - Ammo the Dachshund gets a new Kitchen

Working Weekend - Ammo the Dachshund gets a new Kitchen

Working Weekend - Ammo the Dachshund gets a new Kitchen

Working Weekend - Ammo the Dachshund gets a new Kitchen

From electrical work, plumbing, drywall, spackling & painting – my mom and dad are doing it all (with a little help from our friends at Lowes on the new flooring). As much as I hate that this weekend work is cutting into my adventure time, mom says with all the money we are saving by doing it ourselves – there will be so many more adventures we’ll be able to go on!

That does sound pretty good to me. What sort of home renovations has your dog lived through? Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

2015 New Year Resolutions

Happy New Year // Ammo the Dachshund

I’m now about a week into 2015, and just like years past I like to come up with a few resolutions for the new year. Last year I came up with a list of several goals I wanted like to accomplish. Lets see how I did…

2014 Goals:

  1. Relax more, and don’t work so hard!
    Afternoon Nap // Ammo the Dachshund
    I always struggle with this one as I take on a lot of roles, shop dog, farm dog, guard dog at home. But I tried to relax some!

  2. Go on more walks around my neighborhood
    My Busy Memorial Day Weekend // Ammo the Dachshund
    I’m happy to report in the summer especially I tried to go on at least 1 walk a week through my neighborhood, I also went hiking a lot more too!

  3. Take a trip to the dog beach again
    A Day at the Beach // Ammo the Dachshund
    I went for a day trip this year to one of the Delaware beaches and had a blast, I also created my own beach at the farm too!

  4. Compete in a Barn Hunt Competition
    I would still love to make it to a barn hunt competition some day, sadly 2014 just wasn’t the year!

  5. Take a new training class

    Ammo the Dachshund // Agility // Teeter Totter
    While I didn’t attend any new training classes I did continue on with my dog agility training for most of the year.

Happy New Year // Ammo the Dachshund

For 2015 I decided to do something a little different. Instead of a whole list of goals I would like to accomplish I have come up with just one resolution.

My resolution for this year is to take more time to be with my family, enjoy as many adventures as possible, and learn to unplug a bit. As you know I lead quite the busy life for a dog. Not only do I work everyday in my mom’s shop as the official greeter, but I also have duties on the farm, as well as guard dog duties at home – and lets not forget my love of adventure! And while I started this blog because I wanted to share my fun adventures with you, sometimes I struggle to have a balance of adventure time and “blogging” time.

ammo the dachshund blogging outdoors

So while I have no plans to stop sharing my happy adventures with you (it’s what keeps my tail wagging everyday!), I have decided that starting next week I will be blogging 4 days a week instead of 5. (Tuesday through Friday).

But don’t worry, if you find yourself missing your monday dose of me – you can always catch adorable photos of me daily on my Facebook page and instagram account.

I’m looking forward to 2015 and all it has to bring, and I’m hoping to have even more excitement and adventures to share with you in the months to come! xoxo, Ammo the Dachshund

Caught Red Handed

Caught Red Handed // Ammo the Dachshund

I deny all involvement in this mess.

Well, I guess until you get caught on video with bubble wrap stuck in your teeth! My bad. Ammo the Dachshund

 

P.S. Don’t forget there is still time to order one of my Adventure Awaits T-shirts for Christmas and to benefit the Coast to Coast Dachshund Rescue! Hurry before it’s too late!

Light up the Shop

Studio 3 Marquee Sign // Ammo the Dachshund

Many many months ago, my mom and dad started building something intriguing.

Studio 3 Marquee Sign // Ammo the Dachshund

It took quite a while to take shape, and at first I wasn’t quite sure what it was going to be for.

Studio 3 Marquee Sign // Ammo the Dachshund

Studio 3 Marquee Sign // Ammo the Dachshund

But the farther along my mom and dad got on their project, the more I began to worry…because I knew where it was going to end up.

Studio 3 Marquee Sign // Ammo the Dachshund

Studio 3 Marquee Sign // Ammo the Dachshund

Yup, that’s right it ended up right in the window of my shop.

Studio 3 Marquee Sign // Ammo the Dachshund

Now you may be thinking, what’s the big deal? Well the big deal is that my shop already has something in the window that grabs the attention of potential customers.

Studio 3 Marquee Sign // Ammo the Dachshund

And that something is me! So as nice as the new shop sign is, I just really hope I won’t be out of a job anytime soon! Ammo the Dachshund

Farmhouse Helper

Farmhouse Helper // Ammo the Dachshund

Every day my best friend Trooper is just a wee bit closer to being able to move into his new house on the farm. I know, I know, I’ve been saying that for years…..but this is definitely going to be the year!

Farmhouse Helper // Ammo the Dachshund

Especially since I’ve been around the lend a helping paw! Just check out the video below of me collecting the trash into a nice little pile….

Watch this video on instagram.

Farmhouse Helper // Ammo the Dachshund

I’m a pretty enthusiastic helper, as you can see.

Farmhouse Helper // Ammo the Dachshund

Trooper on the other hand never looks thrilled about helping out. But honestly, I don’t blame him….he’s been helping everyday for years!

Farmhouse Helper // Ammo the Dachshund

Don’t worry buddy, the work will be done soon (we hope), and you’ll be able to nap in your new house!

Farmhouse Helper // Ammo the Dachshund

I even kept the bed warm for you! Ammo the Dachshund

How to Cure Shop Dog Boredom

How to Cure Shop Dog Boredom // Ammo the Dachshund

Yesterday my buddy Trooper came to hang out with me at the shop. We have a lot of fun together, and he’s always been my very favorite cuddle buddy.

How to Cure Shop Dog Boredom // Ammo the Dachshund

As fun as it is to have a pal at work, sometimes being a shop dog can get downright boring!

But don’t worry, I have the absolute best method for curing shop dog boredom….

Treat dispensing toys! Woohoo!

Now seriously, what’s more fun than a toy that pops out cookies when you play with it? Nothing, the answer is nothing!

What do you do to cure your dog’s boredom? Ammo the Dachshund

Throwback Thursday: Wrestle Buddies

puppy ammo the dachshund and trooper When I was just a wee pup my best friend Trooper used to come to the shop with me everyday to “babysit” me. More often than not the day was spent napping or wrestling with my best friend. We quickly learned that while at work we had to “silent wrestle” aside from the occasional “uncle” shouts – most often coming from Trooper!

Here’s a Throwback Thursday video of one of our “silent” wrestling matches: Does your dog like to wrestle like I do? What do you think of my “climb in your mouth” tactic? 😉 Ammo the Dachshund