While I share pretty much everything on this blog, there are also plenty of things in my life’s adventures that don’t make it into a blog post. Not because I don’t want to share, and not because they aren’t “share-worthy”, but because there just aren’t enough hours in the day to share every image mom and dad snap of me. But since life is all about those simple pleasures, I thought I’d collect a few of them from the past 2 weeks to share with you today! From helping mom frame, to hanging out with my ponies, and even rolling in the stinkiest thing I could find…those simple pleasures are what makes life so fun!
What do you think your dog’s simple pleasures are?
A few weeks ago this interesting looking pool* showed up in my beach ponies’ arena.
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I thought, well isn’t this nice, how did they know that no beach is complete without some “ocean”. Just as I was about to take a dip I had a thought…
…what if the real fun was UNDER the pool? Naturally I’m an inquisitive fellow, and you can’t help but wonder.
So a digging we will go!
Sadly the only excitement was in actually digging the hole. So it looks like my new pool will just have to wait for warmer days this summer when I can sun bathe on my beach and take a dip afterwards.
And I think I’ll have to share my pool pass too, because Blitz has been waiting patiently for his turn next!
It’s come to my attention that I never really properly introduced some of my new friends on the farm. (those two frosty gals behind me).
Now if my friends Etna & Aldis look a bit chilly, not to worry….they actually LOVE the cold because they hail from Iceland!
That’s right, these Icelandic Horses are a unique breed of smallish horses that came to Iceland with the first settlers from Norway 1100 years ago. Archeological digs in Europe have revealed that they are descendent from an ancient breed of horses that is now extinct outside of Iceland, where it has been preserved in isolation.
To be honest, in the beginning I wasn’t really sure they were horses at all with all that wild hair.
But eventually that sassy pony stink eye emerged, and I knew, yup….horses for sure!
One thing is for sure though, it must be pretty nice to not be bothered by the cold! I admit, I’m pretty jealous of their ability to thrive in the cold. At least summer is on it’s way!
Some dogs are born with it, some dogs aren’t. And I can’t help that I was cursed blessed with this amazing nose that can lead me to a groundhog hole deep in the woods, through thickets and brush, where no one else knows it exists.
My poor pal Trooper doesn’t have this gift, sometimes I’m surprised he even knows which way is up. (love ya Troop!)
Being a farm dog means your guard dog duties never end.
Even as darkness begins to fall Trooper always takes his watch dog post with pride.
Although the job is always a little more bearable with friends, so I’m always ready to join him for the Night’s Watch.
“Night gathers, and now my watch begins. It shall not end until my death. I shall take no wife, hold no lands, father no children. I shall wear no crowns and win no glory. I shall live and die at my post. I am the sword in the darkness. I am the watcher on the walls. I am the shield that guards the realms of men. I pledge my life and honor to the Night’s Watch, for this night and all the nights to come.“
Well, it’s a good thing Trooper and I are already neutered!
P.S. Thanks to our pals at Glowdoggie for keeping us Night Watchdogs safe in the dark. Mention code AMMO at checkout for a $5 refund on your next order (US only)
Over the weekend Spring arrived. Although it didn’t really feel like it (hence my bundled up self on the farm in the picture above). While my first Spring adventures didn’t involve weekend hiking trips, camping, or travels, I still got to spend time with my family – which is really all the adventure I need!
From good morning kisses with my best friend Trooper on the farm…
(even when he maybe found them a bit embarrassing in front of the ponies!)
….to waiting for mom to finish painting my basement playroom….
…and even napping on the couch after farm chores…
…the best part of every adventure is getting to share it with the ones I love!
I’m looking forward to many more “adventures” this year. How about you?
Today I wanted to let you know that you don’t have to worry anymore, Spring is just around the corner. Before you know it you’ll be laying in your backyard rolling in the green grass with your tank top on!
Don’t believe me? Here’s my tell tale signs that Spring is coming…
Ammo’s 5 Signs of Spring
Daylight Savings really messes with your time clock when you need to wake up to feed your ponies in the morning! (more sleep please!)
2. Your ponies start shedding like crazy (enough to make a new pony!)
Disclaimer: This post is brought to you by The Honest Kitchen. All opinions are my own and I only share products that I think you and your pets will love.
Every now and then a new box of treats shows up at my door, and when it’s from my friends at The Honest Kitchen, you know it’s going to be a good day.
If you weren’t already aware, The Honest Kitchen makes dehydrated pet food and treats for dogs and cats that I myself eat on a regular basis. You may have caught some of my previous product reviews with their foods on the blog.
Well these Wonders treats are no exception to The Honest Kitchen’s great line, and these bits of Pollock skin sourced from the Faroe Islands were just too fishy for me to resist.
Just when I thought I would be snacking on my own…..
….the delicious smell of Pollock started to attract some attention from my friends.
And not just Trooper either….Cricket too! Because Wonders aren’t just for us dogs, but for the cats too!
Sigh, guess I’ll be sharing with everyone now. I might have to get mom to pick me up another box!
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As barn dogs, there is always a lot of tasks for Trooper and I to do. And to be honest, this farm just wouldn’t run properly without us.
Trooper is always on my case to help him be a lookout. “Lookout for low flying birds” “Lookout for cars pulling down the farm driveway” “Lookout for anything suspicious and out of the ordinary”
I on the other hand usually have my own ideas about what we should be actually looking out for.
What about “Lookout for the snakes that accidentally get baled in the hay”
Or “Lookout for yummy missed poop in the pony stalls”
“Lookout for people in boots who might mistakenly step on you”
And “Lookout for ponies who look cute, but are really thinking maybe they didn’t get enough to eat”.
So Trooper can keep a lookout for strangers who might want to brush our ponies (the horror), and whatever other boring stuff he comes up with….
…and I’ll continue to lookout for the important stuff. Because we all know that pony poop isn’t going anywhere except for my belly!
My fun day in the snow after winter storm Jonas last weekend didn’t end after I helped my dad dig us out, because my ponies on the farm needed to be cared for too!
So Trooper and I bundled up and got ready to help with all the farm chores!
Once all my ponies were fed, and the stalls were mucked, it was time to have a little fun.
And just like that we were off! (bet you can’t even spot me way up ahead of Trooper…he can never catch me!)
Boomerang is always our first stop, because he’s ALWAYS up for a good time in the snow.
His toothy grin pretty much says it all, and I’m pretty sure he wishes it was a snow day everyday.
Yup, Boomer definitely knows how to have a good time in the snow!
Two can play at that game Boomer! Because I know how to have a good time in the snow too!
Even my pal Minnow wanted to get in on the action.
Trooper did pretty well keeping up with Minnow despite the deep snow…
….I of course tried my little heart out to keep up too, but lets face it, 26+ inches of snow is not exactly friendly to us short dogs. #shortdogproblems
So I relegated myself to the spectators side of the fence to get a better view of the pony show.
And my pal Minnow did not disappoint! He put on a grand show for me in the snow.
Overall it was a perfect snow day on the farm with my ponies. I can’t wait to do it again soon!
