Practicing in Public

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Ammo

Practicing in Public - Ammo the Dachshund visits Lowes

It’s that time of year when it seems I find myself visiting the hardware store almost every weekend. Mom and Dad are always coming up with projects that need to be done around the house in the Spring. Mom says it’s the perfect place for me to tag along and practice all my “behaving in public” skills, as I inevitably get a little rusty over the winter.

Practicing in Public - Ammo the Dachshund visits Lowes

I beg to differ on the “rusty” part, I mean just look how good my sit/stay is!

Practicing in Public - Ammo the Dachshund visits Lowes

I’ve also got the healing next to the shopping cart down too!

Practicing in Public - Ammo the Dachshund visits Lowes

And my self control (even when I smell critters in the garden center) is pretty good too (well most of the time!).

A video posted by Ammo The Dachshund (@ammothedachshund) on Apr 16, 2016 at 11:03am PDT

But the very hardest part for me……trying to keep up with Dad in the hardware store! #ShortLegProblems

Does your dog go on public outings with you?

A Safe Adjustable Leash Option for Dogs + A Giveaway

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Ammo

Disclaimer: this post and giveaway is brought to you by Ruffwear and does contain affiliate links. All opinions are my own, and I only share products I think you and your dog will love!

A Safe Adjustable Length Dog Leash from Ruffwear + A Giveaway

It’s that time of year when one of my favorite pet companies, Ruffwear, comes out with their new Spring gear!

I was super excited this time around to be able to test out their new Slackline Leash.

A Safe Adjustable Length Dog Leash from Ruffwear + A Giveaway

At first glance it may look just like an ordinary dog leash, but I can tell you it is not.

A Safe Adjustable Length Dog Leash from Ruffwear + A Giveaway

The Ruffwear Slackline Leash is an adjustable-length leash from 6 feet to 3.5 feet. Its adjustable length can be fully extended for relaxed walks, or shortened for more control as needed.

A Safe Adjustable Length Dog Leash from Ruffwear + A Giveaway

Essentially this leash replaces those highly dangerous retractable leashes – which I don’t really recommend.

A Safe Adjustable Length Dog Leash from Ruffwear + A Giveaway

Mom and Dad love the padded handle which also includes a convenient accessory loop for pick up bags or small clip-on items.

A Safe Adjustable Length Dog Leash from Ruffwear + A Giveaway

The Slackline leash can also be handheld or waist-worn with the handy buckle, which also makes it easy if you ever need to tie your dog while out on a walk.

It’s also got reflective trim for safety, and comes in 4 fun colors: Twilight Grey (pictured), Meadow Green, Purple Dusk and Kokanee Red.

A Safe Adjustable Length Dog Leash from Ruffwear + A Giveaway

And incase you are wondering, there is still plenty of length to this leash when extended to allow me to explore all the fascinating places I find on my walks! And can still quickly shorten when I need to stay closer to mom and dad.

A video posted by Ammo The Dachshund (@ammothedachshund) on Apr 9, 2016 at 10:40am PDT

The Slackline Leash has been great for my walks to work in the morning, where sometimes I need to stay closer to mom incase of oncoming traffic. But don’t worry, I also always practice looking both ways before I cross the street (as seen in the video above).

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A Safe Adjustable Length Dog Leash from Ruffwear + A Giveaway

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March 2016 Monthly Recap

Posted on April 1, 2016 by Ammo

March is usually the beginning of some of my outdoor adventures, just as things start to warm up and daylight savings hits – making my days brighter! I can’t wait to share with you just what I was up to this past month!

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And now it’s time for my March adventures…

I Wonder Where You Came From // Ammo the Dachshund Reviews The Honest Kitchen Wonders Pet Treats

I kicked off March by sharing some of my new Wonders treats with all my friends.

A Humane Bark Solution for Dogs + A Giveaway

I shared a video of some of the things that I like to bark at.

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 12 with Ammo the Dachshund

I shared another installment of the places that I like to sleep.

Working Smarter // Smart Dachshund helps out at work

I picked up a new skill at work to help us work smarter.

Iota GPS Pet Tracker with No Monthly Fees + A Giveaway

I took my new Iota GPS tracker for a spin.

5 Signs Spring is Coming with Ammo the Dachshund

I shared the 5 signs that tells me Spring is coming.

How to get your dog to eat Vegetables // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared how my mom gets me to eat my vegetables.

Custom Fit Dog Clothing from Pepper Petwear + A Giveaway

I put my new coat from Pepper Petwear to the farm dog test (and it survived).

First Spring Adventures with Ammo the Dachshund

I went on my first Spring Adventures.

Easter Treats + A Giveaway with Martha Stewart Pets

I tried to take the Easter Bunny’s job & gave away a basket full of goodies from Martha Stewart Pets (and you can still ENTER TO WIN!)

Affordable Pet Portraits + A Giveaway from Paint Your Life

I tried to pick a new frame for my painting from Paint Your Life (and you can still ENTER MY GIVEAWAY to win one).

Easter Egg Hunts & Ham with Ammo the Dachshund

I shared my Easter Basket with my best friend and recapped all my Easter Sunday adventures.

And that brings us to April! Top of my list is to get my vegetable garden started….I can’t wait for all those fresh veggies! What sort of adventures did you go on in March?

First Spring Adventures

Posted on March 23, 2016 by Ammo

First Spring Adventures with Ammo the Dachshund

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!

First Spring Adventures with Ammo the Dachshund

From good morning kisses with my best friend Trooper on the farm…

First Spring Adventures with Ammo the Dachshund

(even when he maybe found them a bit embarrassing in front of the ponies!)

First Spring Adventures with Ammo the Dachshund

….to waiting for mom to finish painting my basement playroom….

First Spring Adventures with Ammo the Dachshund

…and even napping on the couch after farm chores…

First Spring Adventures with Ammo the Dachshund

…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?

February 2016 Monthly Recap

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Ammo

February has come and gone, and that just means we’re getting that much closer to Spring! Yay! But before we jump too far ahead, I always love looking back over the adventures from the past month.

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And now it’s time for my February adventures…

Big Reveal Pet Friendly Kitchen Renovation with Ammo the Dachshund's Help

I FINALLY shared the after pictures from my big kitchen remodel that started last summer.

Surprise! It's a Party! Ammo attends a Surprise Party

I attended a surprise Birthday Party, but spent the night hanging out with one guest only.

A Humane Bark Solution for Dogs + A Giveaway

I shared a humane anti-barking solution to help all those barking dogs out there.

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 11 with Ammo the Dachshund

I shared another collection of places I was enjoying sleeping during the month.

Valentines Day Greeting from the cutest Dachshund

I celebrated Valentine’s Day with a special gal pal.

Zuke's Z-Bones - Chews to Keep your Pet's Teeth Clean

I shared all the ways I like to keep my teeth squeaky clean during Pet Dental Health Month.

Ammo the Dachshund Finds a Way to Make the Biggest Mess Ever

I made the biggest mess ever (and it was so much fun!)

Growing Old Together // Best Dog Friends

I shared how I plan to grow old with my BFF Trooper.

Naught Dog Caught on Camera with Vimtag + A Giveaway

I got caught on camera being “bad” again.

Let's Get Tricky! Teach Your Dog To Play Fetch

My mom used a few simple tools to teach me how to play fetch even better!

Barn Dogs Get Busy on the Farm

Trooper and I disagreed on how to be great farm lookouts.

Home Security to Let Your Dog Be A Dog + A Giveaway with Kidde

I shared what I’m doing now that I have a home system to look out for all my security (Plus Bonus…you can enter my GIVEAWAY!)

And that brings us to March! I’m excited for what this month will bring, especially since the first day of Spring is oh so close! I can hardly wait.

What are you looking forward to most during the month of march?

January 2016 Monthly Recap

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Ammo

Well, I officially made it through the first month in 2016! Yay! I always enjoy looking back over the fun times I get to have, and January was no exception.

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And now it’s time for my January adventures…

Happy New Year // Ammo the Dachshund

I kicked things off in 2016 by looking at my year ahead, and making a little modification to my blogging schedule.

Ammo the Dachshund Spends Christmas with his Family

I recapped the wonderful Christmas I had with my family.

Thanksgiving Road Trip: Pet Friendly Shopping in Charleston

I shared my adventures shopping in Charleston, and even went in my very first grocery store!

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 10 with Ammo the Dachshund

I got my sleep on with the continuation of my sleeping series.

National Hat Day with Ammo the Dachshund

I celebrated National Hat Day with some pretty cool hats my mom made.

Ammo the Dachshund Reviews the Kibble Drop from Chewy.com

I tested out a new toy for smart dogs.

Thanksgiving Road Trip: Skim Boarding Dogs

I shared my adventures skim boarding on Folly Beach.

Impending Doom - Ammo prepares for the snowstorm

I got ready for impending doom as winter storm Jonas approached my area.

Naught Dog Caught on Camera with Vimtag + A Giveaway

I got caught on camera doing some naughty things! (which P.S. this blog post still has some time left for you to enter my super fun giveaway!)

Winter Storm Jonas & A Dog's Fun Snowday

I had a snow day at home after Winter Storm Jonas hit.

Winter Storm Jonas on the Farm with Ammo the Dachshund

I played with my ponies in the snow!

And now February is here, and I’m so excited to see what it shall bring! (secretly I’m hoping for more snow so that I can have a few more snow days). How about you, what are you looking forward to this February?

Winter Storm Jonas & A Dog’s Fun Snow Day

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Ammo

Winter Storm Jonas & A Dog's Fun Snowday

When winter storm Jonas hit my area on Friday night I was ready for it! Although when I awoke the next day in the midst of the storm, I wasn’t quite prepared for having to make a trek to find a spot to pee!

Winter Storm Jonas & A Dog's Fun Snowday

Good thing mom was on hand to help me trek through the Blizzard in search of a spot!

Winter Storm Jonas & A Dog's Fun Snowday

Although, I may have gotten a bit distracted as to the purpose of this excursion! I spent most of the day on Saturday curled up inside waiting for the winds and snow to die down so I could actually go outside and play.

Winter Storm Jonas & A Dog's Fun Snowday

By Sunday the storm had ended, and we were left with 26+ inches of glorious snow and I was ready to go outside and play!

Winter Storm Jonas & A Dog's Fun Snowday

Dad thoughtfully shoveled me a potty area in the backyard, but as you know, I like to blaze my own trail!

Winter Storm Jonas & A Dog's Fun Snowday

I know there is a lot of dogs out there that don’t like the cold, wet snow to touch their paws, but I’m not one of them! I love to explore in the snow, and mom and dad end up having to make me come inside because I’ll stay out there until I’m shivering.

Winter Storm Jonas & A Dog's Fun Snowday

Check out the fun video below of me enjoying my snow day….

Winter Storm Jonas & A Dog's Fun Snowday

Eventually I had to help dad clear the driveway, as were were pretty much snowed in at that point.

Winter Storm Jonas & A Dog's Fun Snowday

It’s a good thing I’m not very good at holding a shovel, because clearing the driveway was hard work!

Winter Storm Jonas & A Dog's Fun Snowday

By mid-day Dad had cleared just enough that we could get out for a walk.

Winter Storm Jonas & A Dog's Fun Snowday

So I took the opportunity to visit the neighborhood kids who were having a blast “attempting” to sled in the deep snow.

Stay tuned on Friday for the continuation of my snow day adventures, where I got to play with my ponies on the farm!

Does your dog enjoy playing in the snow?

Thanksgiving Roadtrip: Shopping in Charleston

Posted on January 11, 2016 by Ammo

Thanksgiving is obviously well behind us, but with the craziness that is Christmas I never got to finish telling you all about my adventures on my last road trip! So today I wanted to share my fun shopping excursions in Charleston, South Carolina!

Thanksgiving Road Trip: Pet Friendly Shopping in Charleston

Trooper and I are always very excited when we are involved in the family outings during vacation. While most dogs might sit at home Trooper and I are included in as much as possible, and you better believe I wasn’t going to let them leave me out of a shopping adventure!

Thanksgiving Road Trip: Pet Friendly Shopping in Charleston

Before heading to Charleston we made a stop at this cute market on Folly Beach. Apparently it’s a mini “grocery store” according to mom and dad.

Thanksgiving Road Trip: Pet Friendly Shopping in Charleston

Now I’ve never been in a grocery store before, because they are normally a “no dogs allowed” place, but Bert’s Market is super dog friendly! I guess in a small beach town you can have those luxuries.

Thanksgiving Road Trip: Pet Friendly Shopping in Charleston

And to be honest, I’m a little peeved that I was never allowed in this glorious place with all things edible before!

Thanksgiving Road Trip: Pet Friendly Shopping in Charleston

Trooper and I agree, it’s almost better than the pet store! *Drool*

Thanksgiving Road Trip: Pet Friendly Shopping in Charleston

Before hitting Charleston for some more shopping Trooper and I stopped off at the Disc Golf course to watch some of my family play. My buddy Sharkie was there too making sure no discs ended up in the lake. Apparently he’s an expert at rescuing drowning discs…..go Sharkie!

Thanksgiving Road Trip: Pet Friendly Shopping in Charleston

Then it was off to downtown Charleston for some shopping!

Thanksgiving Road Trip: Pet Friendly Shopping in Charleston

Trooper decided to wait in the car while I hit up all the best stores. I love that most of the shops are pet friendly!

Thanksgiving Road Trip: Pet Friendly Shopping in Charleston

Of course even in the “human” stores I was able to find the dog stuff! This shop had some fun gear from one of my favorite retailers, Ruffwear.

Thanksgiving Road Trip: Pet Friendly Shopping in Charleston

Most of the shops I visited became a blur, but eventually we found a cute little pet shop and mom bought me some of my favorite treats.

Thanksgiving Road Trip: Pet Friendly Shopping in Charleston

By the time I made it back to the car I was pretty exhausted. Shopping is a very tough job, but nothing a little cat nap can’t fix.

Thanksgiving Road Trip: Pet Friendly Shopping in Charleston

It’s a good thing Trooper didn’t hit the shops like I did, because he couldn’t even make it through our next lunch stop without passing out. He’s such a lightweight!

Thanksgiving Road Trip: Pet Friendly Shopping in Charleston

My trip to South Carolina was shaping up to be such fun adventure, and don’t worry, I’ve still got a few more tales to share too!

Do you have a favorite vacation you took with your dog?

December 2015 Monthly Recap

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Ammo

December has always been a whirlwind for me. Mostly because mom and I are always super busy at the shop fulfilling all the Christmas orders. You might even say I’m an elf during the month of December! But even though I spent some extra time working, I still managed to fit in some fun adventures too.

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Ruffwear carries performance dog gear designed to enhance and inspire outdoor adventures for dogs and their human companions. Totally my kind of company that carries anything from dog hiking packs, harnesses, camping essentials and more! You can check out my review of their dog boots (that even work for dachshund’s too) as well as the Ruffwear Swamp Cooler to keep your pup cool in the summer and one of my favorites, the Ruffwear Front Range Harness!

Free Shipping on all orders over $75 at Ruffwear!

And now it’s time for my December adventures…

A Seat Cover from Ruffwear to keep Pet Hair at Bay

Trooper and I got to test out the new Ruffwear Dirtbag Seatcover.

Ammo the Dachshund Donates to Charity with #TractorSupply

I got to help the animal rescues thanks for my friends at Tractor Supply.

Shopping small businesses

I shared a peek inside at my daily 9-5 job.

Holiday Gift Guides for Dogs

I shared some fun holiday gift guides.

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 9 with Ammo the Dachshund

I shared some new (and unusual) sleeping positions.

Dog Days of Cheer! Ammo the Dachshund Visits Santa

I visited Santa!

Dog Days of Cheer! Ammo the Dachshund goes Christmas Tree Shopping

I went Christmas tree shopping.

Lupo and Olimp Fleece Dog Coats & Home Accessories + A Giveaway

I wore a cozy new fleece to a fun dinner party thanks to my friends at Lupo & Olimp.

Dog Days of Cheer! Christmas Parade

I went to the Christmas parade.

Dog Days of Cheer! Holiday Gift Wrapping

I helped wrap all the holiday presents.

A Wireless Camera to Help Train your Dog + A Giveaway

I shared mom’s secret weapon for helping to train me to be better in my crate.

Thanksgiving Roadtrip: Folly Beach Dogs

I shared some photos from my Thanksgiving road trip to Folly Beach.

Santa's Little Helper

I helped everyone get ready for the big Christmas Day.

Greetings from the North Pole

I sent everyone some Christmas Greetings from the North Pole.

And now it’s 2016! Holy cow, where did the year go? I’m looking forward to what 2016 has to bring, and can’t wait to share my new adventures with you! Stay tuned!

The New Year Ahead

Posted on January 4, 2016 by Ammo

Happy New Year // Ammo the Dachshund

Well, it’s officially 2016! It’s like in the blink of an eye another year has come and gone, sometimes it’s much too fast for my liking!

So much has happened in 2015. From Sledding with my Ponies, dachshund life struggles, road trips, kitchen renovations, and even beach excursions….life was never too dull for me.

Happy Dog Visits the Beach

All of you were there to share in my adventures, and many of you even enjoyed checking out some of my most popular older posts:

DIY dog toys

It seems you all love to make fun things for your dogs and teach them tricks! (Who doesn’t?)

ammo the dachshund blogging outdoors

And to those of you that left me comments daily (shoutout to JB, Donna, Pam B, and Rebecca) either on my blog or my Facebook Page, THANK YOU! While I don’t always respond to every comment, know that I do read them! They bring a smile to my face everyday and it makes me happy that so many of your out there are enjoying my adventures!

Lazy Days on the Farm // Ammo the Dachshund

While I never quite know what the year ahead holds for me, I do know that it certainly will never be dull around here.

With each passing year I do like to re-evaluate my blogging adventure. While I love sharing my life with each and every one of you, keeping up with my blog and social media accounts can be a full time job. The truth is, it’s a hobby that I enjoy, but I have to be realistic in how thin I spread myself between my full time job working at mom’s shop, taking care of my ponies, and making sure I have time for all my fun adventures with my friends and family.

Flying Hero Cyber Monday Sale

So moving on to 2016, I’ve decided to make a few changes to perhaps lighten my work load just a bit. The first change is that sadly I will be closing up my Flying Hero Etsy Shop as soon as I sell out of all items. While I’ve loved sharing fun dachshund artwork, greeting cards, and handmade items with all of you, it’s just become difficult for my manager (aka mom) to handle keeping up with all of it. (did you know we actually have 3 etsy shops – Studio 3, Painting Pony + Flying Hero, plus a Brick & Mortar store)

Flying Hero Etsy Shop // Ammo the Dachshund

So the good news for you is that lots of items are now on SALE! Quantities are limited though, and once they are gone…they will be GONE!

Shop Flying Hero

ammo the dachshund blogging outdoors

The next change for 2016 will be my blogging schedule. I’ve decided to try a slightly different posting schedule of Monday, Wednesday, and Friday with occasionally some additional posts during the week as my time warrants.

While I know some of you may be sad to not read my adventures during the week quite as often, my hope is that this will allow me to have even bigger adventure posts to share with you each week!

Photographer's Muse // Ammo the Dachshund

Taking pictures, editing them, and having time for actual adventures is a big job in itself. So by posting 3 times a week I’ll have a little more time to create even better content for all of you to read!

So if you’re a bit sad you might not be hearing from me quite as often, don’t worry, I’ll still be sharing snapshots of my life daily on Instagram and Facebook.

Train Your Dog to Get in the Car // Ammo the Dachshund