A Big Change

Take Your Dog to Work Day // Custom Framing // Ammo the Dachshund

As many of you may already know, I spend most of my weekdays working as a shop dog in a custom framing shop. For the past 7 years I’ve had the very important duty of shop greeter, making people smile on a daily basis! Even though I’ve been doing an amazing job, mom says this year I’m going to get a little help with my job when my new sister comes to the shop to help me handle all my duties. To make some room at the shop for an extra “employee” it was time to make some updates to our work space.

So here’s what my shop used to look like:

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A Big Change - New Studio 3 Shop Layout

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

Things were about to change though….

A Big Change - New Studio 3 Shop Layout

Over memorial day weekend dad came in with all his tools and a whole stack of ikea boxes and we got to work building. I spent some late nights at the shop that weekend, but in the end it was worth it!

A Big Change - New Studio 3 Shop Layout

The new design table for all my customers to order their framing on turned out fabulous, even if dad built it a little too tall for us short “people”.

A Big Change - New Studio 3 Shop Layout

A Big Change - New Studio 3 Shop Layout

With a whole new look to my store there was only one thing left to do….

A Big Change - New Studio 3 Shop Layout

…Zoomies!

A Big Change - New Studio 3 Shop Layout

Now that things are back to business as usual, I’m back to my post at the front door waiting to greet all the customers.

A Big Change - New Studio 3 Shop Layout

And you know what, I’m really starting to love this new bigger space. There’s even more room now for me to stretch out for belly rubs!

So what do you think, do you like my shop’s new layout? Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

 

 

Vintage Neckties for Dogs + A Giveaway

Disclaimer: this post and giveaway is brought to you by Thwap. All opinions are my own and I only share products I think you and your dog will love.

Vintage Neckties for Dogs + A Giveaway

I’m looking rather suave don’t you think? It’s my new look from Thwap, the makers of vintage neckties for pets!

Vintage Neckties for Dogs + A Giveaway

All of Thwap’s tie collars come with a buckle and d-ring, and they are fully adjustable.

Vintage Neckties for Dogs + A Giveaway

What makes these collars cool is that they’re made from vintage men’s neckties, so each one is different and unique. So not only are you looking stylish, but you’re helping to recycle too with an upcycled purchase!

Vintage Neckties for Dogs + A Giveaway

Look at me, business in the front, party in the back…..that’s how I roll!

Vintage Neckties for Dogs + A Giveaway

You can fetch one of these sweet handmade necktie collars for about $28 from Thwap. And I’m not responsible for when all the ladies start trying to get your dog’s number while they’re walking down the street!

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Vintage Neckties for Dogs + A Giveaway

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Working like a Dog

Most of you already know that I’m a regular working dog at my mom’s custom frame shop in our home town. So I thought it would be fun to share some photos of me “working like a dog” at the shop. Because we all know I work the hardest out of anyone!

Working like a dog // Ammo the Dachshund

Working like a dog // Ammo the Dachshund

Working like a dog // Ammo the Dachshund

Working like a dog // Ammo the Dachshund

Working like a dog // Ammo the Dachshund

Working like a dog // Ammo the Dachshund

Working like a dog // Ammo the Dachshund

See I told you I work really hard! Ammo the Dachshund

That time a Car Crashed through my Shop

Those of you that follow me on Instagram may have noticed an interesting photo that I posted last weekend:

No joke, at about 2am on a Friday night mom and dad got a call from police that a stolen vehicle had crashed into our shop. Truth be told, I never even woke up – even when mom and dad left the house to go check it out.

A Car Crashed into the Shop // Ammo the Dachshund

A Car Crashed into the Shop // Ammo the Dachshund

Mom and Dad spent hours at the shop cleaning up the damage, which there was a fair amount of.

A Car Crashed into the Shop // Ammo the Dachshund

And when I arrived at work the next day, I couldn’t believe what had happened to my shop!

A Car Crashed into the Shop // Ammo the Dachshund

A Car Crashed into the Shop // Ammo the Dachshund

Even though there was lots of damage, thankfully no one was hurt in the crash. I’m counting my lucky stars, because it could of been much worse.

And I’m thinking now that the windowsill is damaged anyway, perhaps we should rebuild with a dachshund sized perch instead! Ammo the Dachshund

Adventures in Graphic Design

My average week consists of a 5 day work week – in which I greet customers most of the day at my mom’s custom frame shop. But with mom gone all last week I found myself actually missing work!

Adventures in Graphic Design // Ammo the Dachshund goes to Work

So Dad offered me up the chance to go to work with him – and try my paw at being a graphic designer just like my dad!

Adventures in Graphic Design // Ammo the Dachshund goes to Work

I arrived at work early, and was excited to see if they had set me up with a window office.

Adventures in Graphic Design // Ammo the Dachshund goes to Work

Unfortunately they must not have known how important I am, because my “office” was a spot on the floor – hardly conducive to working on graphic design! Humph!

I took a tour around the office, and then it was time to get down to business.

Adventures in Graphic Design // Ammo the Dachshund goes to Work

Adventures in Graphic Design // Ammo the Dachshund goes to Work

I helped dad with some of his work, but quickly grew bored of staring at a computer screen. Somehow the job sounded much more glamorous than I thought – or at least I was hoping we would be designing something I was interested in – like dog food ads!

Adventures in Graphic Design // Ammo the Dachshund goes to Work

So I took the rest of the afternoon off and parked myself by the front door – waiting for customers to come just like I do at mom’s shop.

Adventures in Graphic Design // Ammo the Dachshund goes to Work

Unfortunately dad’s office does not have the same sort of traffic flow as mom’s retail business – so my “happy to meet you tail wag” didn’t get much use.

Adventures in Graphic Design // Ammo the Dachshund goes to Work

That’s ok though, because I used all the free time I had to “clean” the kitchen before lunch for all of the hard-working employees. I’m pretty sure it was much appreciated!

Shop Dog // Work // Ammo the Dachshund

I had fun with dad at work, but I think I’d much rather greet customer’s at mom’s shop all day – sorry dad! But it’s good to be needed, no matter where I work! Ammo the Dachshund

Take Your Dog to Work Day

This past Friday was Take Your Dog to Work Day, but for me it was no different than any other day, because I work most days with my mom in her custom frame shop.

Ammo the Dachshund at Work

But, I decided to play the part anyway and instead of my usual sunbathing by the front door I threw on my glasses and helped mom with the picture framing.

Take Your Dog to Work Day // Custom Framing // Ammo the Dachshund

Take Your Dog to Work Day // Custom Framing // Ammo the Dachshund

Choosing picture frames is no easy task, but it’s a good thing I have a great eye for design!

Take Your Dog to Work Day // Custom Framing // Ammo the Dachshund

I picked out some colorful mouldings that would look super awesome on one of my Dream Big Prints.

Take Your Dog to Work Day // Custom Framing // Ammo the Dachshund

Take Your Dog to Work Day // Custom Framing // Ammo the Dachshund

I must admit, I worked pretty darn hard and I’m pretty sure I should get a raise. Please add 4 more cookies to my daily wages mom! Ammo the Dachshund

Visitor

Sometimes Trooper comes to visit me at the shop. When we were both younger Trooper and I both used to come to the shop together everyday, but then Trooper got a new job. Now Trooper visits the nursing home and rounds up the ponies on the farm almost daily – making his visits to the shop a little less frequent.

trooper at the shop

So when he does come to visit, I’m even more enthusiastic to see him.

Trooper and Ammo at the Shop

“OMG It’s you! I can’t believe you came to visit!”

Trooper and Ammo at the Shop

“I’m so excited I could kiss you!”

Trooper and Ammo at the Shop

“Now that we’ve got that awkwardness out of the way, want to play tug-o-war?”