This Wild Ride

ammo the dachshund blogging outdoors

It’s been 7 whole years since I published my very first blog post on this blog. That’s over 1,600 stories and adventures that I’ve shared over the years. A lot has happened in those 7 years, I became a certified therapy dog, I celebrated countless Birthdays, I hunted many groundhogs, and I even welcomed my little sister into the world.

Meet My Sister // Ammo gets a sibling

What started as a Facebook page for me to share my happenings with everyone, turned into this blog as my fans wanted to hear even more about my life! From welcoming customers at the family frame shop, to performing with my famous trick pony friends, and my adventurous weekends with my mom and dad – you’ve pretty much seen it all.

Dachshund Flys Plane - And doesn't crash! // Ammo the Dachshund

While I absolutely love sharing my daily life with all of you, after 7 years of documenting my every move I’m starting to feel like I need a little vacation.

Thanksgiving Roadtrip: Folly Beach Dogs

So while I’m technically not going anywhere, I am planning to take a little step back from my blog so that I can soak up all the fun with my family without feeling like I need to snap photos every step of the way.

Ammo the Dachshund takes Selfie with Street Performer

Now this doesn’t mean you won’t see any blog posts from me in the future, it just means for now my regular posting schedule of Monday, Wednesday, Friday every week won’t be around. Instead I plan to share when I’ve got something that I just can’t wait to tell you about. You know, the juicy stuff.

Goats that Race

And even though I won’t have a new blog post as often, you can still follow me on Facebook & Instagram where I still plan to share little snapshots into my life more regularly. If you’d like to be the first to know when I do have a special blog post to share, make sure you’ve signed up for my E-Mail updates. Which means you’ll get an e-mail every time I publish a new blog post.

Ammo the Dachshund Studio Photos

Finally I wanted to say Thank You. Thank you to all of you who have kept up with my adventures, whether it be occasionally, or every single day. Know that it’s you that have kept me blogging these past 7 years. I’ve read every single comment you’ve left me, and every e-mail you’ve sent. I treasure all of them, even if I don’t always have the time to respond. Hopefully you can understand my need for a vacation from the blog after all these years.

Our journey never ends. My next adventure is just around the corner, and I can hear it calling. xoxo, Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

 

Always Be Prepared

Always Be Prepared

Sometimes on shopping trips I start to get that feeling when my feet start dragging, I want to lay down and take a nap, and I just can’t shop ANYMORE.

Always Be Prepared

My little sister gets that feeling too, but she knows exactly what to do to make sure we all can keep going!

Always Be Prepared

Snacks! And since our mom is always prepared with goodies to eat, we never have to worry about the dreaded shopping sleepies.

Always Be Prepared

So while my sister snacked away and warded off those shopping sleepies I started to wonder if I was going to get my little pick-me-up.

Always Be Prepared

I mean just look how happy she looks snacking on her favorite crackers*.

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Always Be Prepared

Sigh. It was looking like I’d have to make it through this trip to Lowes without a snack.

Always Be Prepared

But then, as luck would have it, a tiny little hand appeared over the edge of the shopping cart.

Always Be Prepared

Always Be Prepared

I should have known, Baby P would NEVER let her best buddy go hungry.

Always Be Prepared

Crisis averted. Goodbye shopping sleepies, hello crackers! I’m ready to go another 5 hours (ok well maybe just another 30 minutes).

Do you get the shopping sleepies when you’ve been shopping for too long? Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

June 2017 Monthly Recap

It’s summmaaaahhh! My favorite time of year! I can’t wait to share all the fun I’ve had this past month!

Before we get to my adventures though, let me give a shoutout to my special sponsors & affiliates! Thanks to them I’m able to bring you exciting posts, so make sure you give them some love and check out what great products they carry!

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And now onto my June Adventures..

West Bradford Day

I started my own petting zoo at a great summer event.

Adventures of Ammo & Baby P: Vol 10

I celebrated 10 months with my little sister.

Little Ones On The Lake

I took a trip to my happy place – the lake!

Devon Horse Show

I had an enjoyable time at the Devon Horse Show.

First Steps

I was there for my sister’s first steps.

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I went to work – on take your dog to work day.

Containing All Your Friends

I had a blast with my dog crew.

Summer Playlist

I jammed out to some summer music.

And that brings us to July! Well technically July starts tomorrow, but next week I’m taking a much needed vacation from the blog. So I will wish you all a Happy Independence Day now and I’ll see you all when I return from my R&R.

P.S. While you wait for my return, make sure you head on over to my Facebook Page where I’m hosting a little giveaway! Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

Little Ones On The Lake

Little Ones On The Lake

I bet you can tell by my excited zoomies here that I recently got to go on a lake day adventure!

Little Ones On The Lake

And yes, I brought along my favorite little sidekick, Baby P! Of course she met the lake and powered right in (girl after my own heart)!

Little Ones On The Lake

In fact, she acted like the cold water didn’t even bother her!

Little Ones On The Lake

I was slightly worried she might just start swimming away…..without me!

Little Ones On The Lake

So I had to jump in too. Just so she knew I wasn’t a total wimp.

Little Ones On The Lake

After my fun in the lake I met a new friend. I was so excited to play with him I could hardly wait.

Little Ones On The Lake

Only neither of us could get it together properly and he ran one way and I ran the other way, and our fun playtime ended up with both of us confused and lost. Sigh.

Little Ones On The Lake

After all that fun in the lake I started to get a little chilly. My towel wasn’t quite doing the trick but that’s ok, because….

Little Ones On The Lake

…rolling on your back in the sun always fixes everything!

What’s your dog’s favorite thing about a lake day?Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

West Bradford Day

West Bradford Day

A few weeks ago my mom discovered a special event that was being held in my hometown. FREE pony rides and petting zoo is pretty much all you had to say to get my sister and I super excited!

West Bradford Day

First thing we did was head straight to the petting zoo. Unfortunately I had to wait outside, because apparently animals don’t like to be pet by other animals (weird right?).

West Bradford Day

While I waited patiently outside for my sister to get her fill of donkeys, ducks, chickens, goats, llamas, and more…I noticed this fluffy rock giving me the stink eye something fierce.

West Bradford Day

Yea, I’m pretty sure he wanted me dead. So needless to say I didn’t stick around too long to find out! (he must have been the black sheep of the bunch!)

West Bradford Day

Next we headed over to the pony rides. While waiting in line I started my own petting zoo. At least I don’t give the stink eye, which I’m pretty sure all the children greatly appreciated.

West Bradford Day

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My favorite part though…..was the firefighter obstacle course. Seriously how cool is that! Only downside is that the fireman forgot to pack their dachshund sized fire fighting gear. Go figure.

West Bradford Day

At least I got to pose with the truck! I’m pretty sure I now want to be a firefighter when I grow up. (or at the very least master that obstacle course next year!!)

What do you think, would I make a good firefighter? Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

Trooper’s 10th Birthday

Trooper as a Puppy // Ammo the Dachshund

Today is a very special day. No I didn’t get a new puppy sibling, this adorable picture is of my best pal Trooper when he was just a wee pup! And today is his 10th Birthday!!! Can you believe it?

Trooper is my oldest friend, and the very first dog I met when my parent’s adopted me. He’s taken care of me since day 1 and I’m so lucky to have him in my life.

Over the years Trooper and I have shared pretty much everything. From apples…

Ammo and Trooper at the fair

…to adventures….

Trooper and Ammo at the Shop

….and the occasional kiss.

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But I do draw the line at sharing my treats with him. Sorry Bud.

Best Friends // Ammo the Dachshund and Trooper

A very very Happy 10th Birthday with my Best Friend!

trooper and ammo wrestling

I’ll even let you win at our wrestling matches today. (only because you’re 10)

xoxo, Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

Goats that Race

Goats that Race

Last weekend I grabbed my rain coat, hopped on a bus and headed off on another adventure to the Slyfox Goat Races!

Goats that Race

It was crowded, wet and muddy…

Goats that Race

…and the closest I got to actually seeing the goats race was to pose in front of one for a selfie. Yea, not super ideal.

Goats that Race

…but, I got to bring along my sister for her very first time at the goat races.

Goats that Race

She got wet, and had to eat her snack in the rain…..

Goats that Race

…but seeing her squeal and smile when she got to meet some of her favorite animals made it totally worth it!

Goats that Race

And we both agreed, the “mascot” had nothing on the real goat racers. Baby P and I were less than impressed.

I mean, just look at those REAL goats run! Impressive!

Goats that Race

So yea, rain may have put a damper on the fun, but it was still a fantastic memory to share with my family.

Goats that Race

And don’t worry, when I got chilly, Baby P even shared her raincoat with me.

Goats that Race

Here’s to hoping next year’s races are a little less damp….because Baby P and I are already begging mom and dad for a goat of our own. My pony Minnow already promised he’d help look after it on the farm. Pppppplllllease!

One of my favorite things at the goat races is listening to the names of all the goats announced over the loudspeakers. My favorite one this year was Baahhhbara. If Baby P and I ever do get that goat we want, what do you think we should name it? Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

Jail Break

Now that Spring is here my family has moved our activities to outside! I was so excited to show my sister all the fun stuff we can do outdoors, but then something terrible happened.

Jail Break

Baby P got to come outside, but she ended up INSIDE my dog pen!

Jail Break

Neither one of us was thrilled about the whole thing, and honestly I was a bit surprised it was her in the pen and not me. I mean after all she doesn’t eat things she shouldn’t, roll in smelly stuff, chew on sticks, or wander too far…….or wait…….maybe she does actually do some of those things.

Regardless, I devised a plan to free my very best friend….

Jail Break

Jail Break in progress. Don’t tell our mom, and hurry, grab a shovel and help us!

What sort of mischief do you think we should get into once I free P?Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

 

Winter Storm Stella

Winter Storm Stella

Finally! Yesterday I got to have a true Snow Day! Which means I didn’t have to go to work, and I got to spend the day playing with my family in the snow.

Winter Storm Stella

This was Baby P’s first big snow, and I was so excited to show her exactly what to do on a snow day.

Winter Storm Stella

Winter Storm Stella

We make snow angels on Snow Days.

Winter Storm Stella

And we go sledding on Snow Days.

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 7 with Ammo the Dachshund

And we curl up on the couch and wait for mom to make us a warm beverage on snow days!

What do you do on snow days? Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity