When We Met

Since a lot has happened when my sister was born 2 months ago on August 7th, I have a lot to catch everyone up on! So today I’m going to start at the beginning, the day we first met.

They Day Ammo the Dachshund Met His Little Sister

My sister had to stay in the hospital for 2 whole days after she was born. But finally the day came when she got to come home.

They Day Ammo the Dachshund Met His Little Sister

It was an agonizing wait for me, as I stayed at the farm with my pal Trooper while my family was in the hospital. It was especially hard when I got to smell her baby blanket days before she came home, but yet still I had to wait to meet her. Then finally it was August 9th, the day she came home.

They Day Ammo the Dachshund Met His Little Sister

As you could see in the video, I could hardly wait to meet her. I got to say hi to mom and dad first before she came inside, and I knew things were going to be different after sniffing mom’s belly when she walked in the door. My sister was out in the world now, and I was going to have to make sure she stayed safe.

They Day Ammo the Dachshund Met His Little Sister

Of course before I did that I had to open the present mom and dad brought me. Priorities.

(this is what I got*)
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They Day Ammo the Dachshund Met His Little Sister

But after that, it was love. I went everywhere sister went, and made sure no one was going to hurt her. That’s what big brothers do.

Now that she’s a little bigger I’ve let go a little and I’m not so clingy. I have to learn to let her be independent after all, as there is much to teach her! Don’t worry though, if anyone messes with her I’ve got a pretty big guard dog bark!

Is your dog as protective as me? Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

Ammo’s Birthday Fun

Ammo's 8th Birthday

Since last week I celebrated my 8th Birthday I thought I would share just how I decided to celebrate.

Now my sister is only 2 months old, so she doesn’t even know what a Birthday is yet. So I decided to show her exactly what you do on Birthdays…

If I can help it, my sister is going to be the very best present unwrapped when she grows up!

How do you celebrate your dog’s birthday? Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

Ammo’s 8th Year

Today is my 8th Birthday! A day of celebration!

Ammo's 8th Birthday

Just as in previous years I love to take this day to look back at all the amazing adventures I’ve had over the past year. So mom helped me whip up my year in review video, with lots of never before shared pictures and videos of me and my sister!

Ammo's 8th Birthday

This year I’ve got a new Birthday buddy to share all the fun with, who coincidentally also turns 8 weeks old on the 7th!

Ammo's 8th Birthday

So kick up your heels and join me in celebrating my 8th Birthday! Something tells me this next year is going to be full of fun and I can’t wait!

Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

Meet My Sister

So It’s been a little while since I’ve checked back in with all of you, but it’s been for a good reason! Many of you may have already seen the good news on Facebook, but on August 7, 2016 the newest member of my family made her long awaited appearance!

Meet My Sister // Ammo gets a sibling

Meet Pyper!

While I couldn’t be there for the actual birth (apparently even well behaved dogs like myself aren’t allowed in the maternity ward at the hospital) Mom tells me she weighed 7lbs 7oz and was 21 inches long. That’s almost as long as me!

Meet My Sister // Ammo gets a sibling

And from the day she was born she had these super long beautiful eyelashes, you know the kind only girls are supposed to have.

Meet My Sister // Ammo gets a sibling

Nearly 2 months have passed since Pyper was born, and we’ve already gone on lots of adventures together. I can’t wait to share more about what we’ve been up to lately, but there’s a reason it’s taken me so long to even share with all of you on the blog that she’s finally here …

Meet My Sister // Ammo gets a sibling

….sister never quite got the newborn memo that napping is fun! Obviously she doesn’t take after her big brother, but don’t worry, I’m trying my hardest to teach her how fun naps can be.

So while during the day my sister is up and ready for fun most of the time, she mostly gives me my beauty rest at night by sleeping 7 – 8 hours! But this also means Mom, Dad, and I are stretched pretty thin trying to get things done at the shop during the day (while also taking care of sister) as well as all the usual fun activities we like to do that take up time.

I plan to share more of our adventures with all of you soon, but it just may take me a little longer than normal to keep the blog updated at a regular pace. But incase you were still missing your daily dose of Ammo, I have been, and always will be updating my Instagram and Facebook Pages. So make sure you’re following me on there! Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

 

Adventure Awaits! So stay tuned!

Tail Wagging Fun

Happy! Ammo the Dachshund

I’ve always been the type of dog that knows how to have fun. I can make a bad day into a good day with the flick of my tail and a toothy grin.

Tail Wagging Fun - Happiest Dog Ever

And sometimes it’s just an average day lounging on the couch, and you just can’t help but wag your tail and smile. It’s infectious…


So whether you’re having a bad day or not, just remember, keep that tail wagging and everything will be ok.

Does your dog make everything better when you’re having a bad day?Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

I can Bear-ly Wait

I Can Bear-ly Wait

Not that long ago I received a very special package in the mail from my pal Sharkie‘s grandma.

I Can Bear-ly Wait

Not only did it include this adorable handmade sweater for me, but also some super fun items for my sister and I to enjoy.

I Can Bear-ly Wait

I Can Bear-ly Wait

Seriously how cute are these poncho, booties, and cowgirl boots for my little sister? I just know she’s absolutely going to love them once she gets here.

I Can Bear-ly Wait

But my favorite thing of all was this super awesome bear cowl!

I Can Bear-ly Wait

Does it make me look ferocious and bear-like? Well not too ferocious, you know, because I don’t want to be scaring my sister.

I Can Bear-ly Wait

Speaking of my sister, Sharkie’s Grandma made her one too! How cool is that!

I Can Bear-ly Wait

Since I knew these beautifully made items would be so much fun for my sister and I to wear, I thought it would be appropriate to start practicing my story-time skills (with a bear theme of course) for when she gets here. Unfortunately I don’t own Goldilocks and the Three Bears (you better get on that mom!), but I do have this really fun book about National Parks*, and you all know how much I love the great outdoors!

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I Can Bear-ly Wait

And of course it has bears! Maybe someday I’ll get to take my sister on a fun road-trip to visit these national parks in person (some of which I’ve already visited myself – and saw bears in too!)

I Can Bear-ly Wait

Now I just have to wait for my sister to get here so I can actually read it to her!

Thanks to Suzanne for her amazing crocheting skills. My sister and I will treasure these items always! Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

Do you have any recommendations for fun bear-themed books I can read to my sister when she comes?

Toy Troubles

A few weeks ago mom picked me out a new toy basket*.

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Dog Toy Troubles

Once I got over the initial confusion on it’s intended use (I mean it “could” double as a dog bed don’t you think)….it was time to test out it’s real function in holding my toys.

This is going to be a much bigger adjustment than I thought. Perhaps some new toys for my basket with help me with this big change… *wink*

Have you ever caught your dog on camera doing something goofy like me?Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

Oh the Places You Sleep: Vol. 16

With my baby sister set to arrive in a few short weeks mom and dad have been telling me I better rest up now. Because when the baby comes I won’t get to do as much napping. Don’t worry, I’m an expert at catching some Zzzz’s, just check out where I’ve been sleeping this past month….

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 16 with Ammo the Dachshund

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 16 with Ammo the Dachshund

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 16 with Ammo the Dachshund

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 16 with Ammo the Dachshund

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 16 with Ammo the Dachshund

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 16 with Ammo the Dachshund

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 16 with Ammo the Dachshund

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 16 with Ammo the Dachshund

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 16 with Ammo the Dachshund

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 16 with Ammo the Dachshund

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 16 with Ammo the Dachshund

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 16 with Ammo the Dachshund

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 16 with Ammo the Dachshund

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 16 with Ammo the Dachshund

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 16 with Ammo the Dachshund

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 16 with Ammo the Dachshund

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 16 with Ammo the Dachshund

What’s your favorite spot this month?

Check out where else I’ve been sleeping in my “Oh the Places You Sleep” series!Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 15

It’s that time of the month when you can live vicariously through me and all of my favorite napping spots! Here’s where I’ve been catching some Zzzz’s the past few weeks:

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 15 with Ammo the Dachshund

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 15 with Ammo the Dachshund

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 15 with Ammo the Dachshund

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 15 with Ammo the Dachshund

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 15 with Ammo the Dachshund

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 15 with Ammo the Dachshund

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 15 with Ammo the Dachshund

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 15 with Ammo the Dachshund

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 15 with Ammo the Dachshund

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 15 with Ammo the Dachshund

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 15 with Ammo the Dachshund

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 15 with Ammo the Dachshund

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 15 with Ammo the Dachshund

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 15 with Ammo the Dachshund

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 15 with Ammo the Dachshund

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 15 with Ammo the Dachshund

What’s your favorite spot this month?

Check out where else I’ve been sleeping in my “Oh the Places You Sleep” series!Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

When You’re Bored at Work

Disclaimer: this post is brought to you by Chewy.com. All opinions are my own and I received a product in exchange for my honest review. I only share products that I think you and your dogs will love.

Sometimes at work I get a little bored (as evident by the video above). Let’s be honest, I can’t run the machinery at the shop or actually frame a picture (these darn paws), and unless there is a constant flow of customers coming in the door I get a little restless without someone available to play with me 24/7.

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So when my friends over at Chewy.com sent me this Outward Hound Star Spinner Toy mom thought it might be a fun distraction for me at work when she’s too busy to play.

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All you need are a few yummy treats to get started. Mom used some of my kibble.

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Pop them into the Star Spinner and you’re ready for business.

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Mom closed it all up so that it would be more of a challenge before giving it to me.

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It also has a knob on the bottom that you can use to adjust the difficulty (how easily the star spins open), and since I’m such a smarty pants I started on the hardest setting.

A Smart Toy for Bored Shop Dogs from Chewy.com #ad

Since I’m pretty used to playing puzzles and games this particular toy was a bit too easy for me, but it was still fun to play with! Mom thought it would be really great for dogs who eat their meals too quickly, because this would really slow them down.

If you’d like to see if your dog can crack the Star Spinner Puzzle Toy as fast as I can you can fetch one over at Chewy.comAmmo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity