Life Lesson Number One

Now that I’m a big brother it’s my duty to teach Baby P all the important stuff. #1 on the life lesson list, how to dig a proper hole.

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As you can see, Baby P was super excited to learn this life lesson. That’s my girl, she totally gets it. You just never know when you’re going to need to dig something, so always come prepared with those two little shovels on the bottom of your arms!

Dirt filled baths, and dirty finger nails are totally in our future.

Rescue on the Farm

Up next, how to navigate to the critters in the woods. We’ve got a whole lot of life lessons to get through this summer, so we better get started!

What other life lessons do you think I should teach Baby P? Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

Cool Weather Hikes

Cool Weather Hikes

It’s the most beautiful time of year in Chester County, Pennsylvania – so much so that last weekend I got out for a hike in the beautiful countryside.

Cool Weather Hikes

My pal Shilah the Husky even came along for the fun. Fall is Shilah’s kind of weather. With her thick sled dog coat she thrives in the cool weather, and not wanting to be left out I wore my Ruffwear Fleece* so that I too could have a “sled dog coat”.

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Cool Weather Hikes

Oh and don’t worry, in case you were wondering, my family came along too! I can’t seem to shake these fools. 😉

Cool Weather Hikes

I even got to practice some of my dog agility fun with some log jumps…

Cool Weather Hikes

….and tunnels! (sorta) 😉

Cool Weather Hikes

But the best part of hiking is always the view! Thankful to live in such a gorgeous place, because when the sun is shining you can’t have a bad day!

What do you think your dog’s favorite view would be?Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

Camping in the Poconos with Dogs

Last week I started to recap my annual camping trip with my friend, Shilah the Husky, well now I’m back to share more about all the fun we had (despite the rain). It’s too much fun to fit into one blog post, so don’t worry, there’s even more fun than this to come ahead!

Ammo the Dachshund Goes Camping in the Woods

One of my favorite parts about camping is getting breakfast in bed. It’s one of those few occasion where I don’t even have to get up to enjoy a big bowl of my “cereals”.

Ammo the Dachshund Goes Camping in the Woods

Shilah and I were excited to see that the weather had begun to clear up some, and although the rain was on and off, it wasn’t down pouring all day like it had been. Yipee!

Ammo the Dachshund Goes Camping in the Woods

Ammo the Dachshund Goes Camping in the Woods

So we broke out the fishing poles again, and had a little contest with our dad’s to see who could catch the most fish. (spoiler alert, none of us caught any!)

Ammo the Dachshund Goes Camping in the Woods

That’s ok though, because there was still plenty to do on our camping trip, like hiking! We didn’t get to go to any of the great hiking spots we had staked out for our trip, but we did get to take some walks around our campsite.

Ammo the Dachshund Goes Camping in the Woods

We even stopped to take a few selfies along the way, it’s not often I get to spend 4 whole days with my pal!

Ammo the Dachshund Goes Camping in the Woods

There may have even been an awkward kiss at one moment. It’s still out for debate on who kissed who.

Ammo the Dachshund Goes Camping in the Woods

Ammo the Dachshund Goes Camping in the Woods

Do you blame me though, I mean how can you not sneak a kiss when you’re hanging out with a pretty girl like Shilah!

Ammo the Dachshund Goes Camping in the Woods

Back at camp things were starting to heat up since it was finally dry enough to start the campfire.

Ammo the Dachshund Goes Camping in the Woods

Ammo the Dachshund Goes Camping in the Woods

As our day started to come to an end Shilah and I broke out our Glowdoggies * so we could have our own personal “flashlights” in the dark. Although Shilah questioned, “won’t the bears just be able to spot us way easier with these things on?” I told her not to worry, I packed bear spray!

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Ammo the Dachshund Goes Camping in the Woods

As darkness really crept in the campfire started roaring!

Ammo the Dachshund Goes Camping in the Woods

That’s always my cue to hit the hay early, because campfires (or any fire for that matter) are not really my jam. That’s ok though, I much prefer snuggling up in the tent under my sleeping bag anyway.

Ammo the Dachshund Goes Camping in the Woods

I am a little sad I did miss out on the light writing fun everyone had with sparklers, but mom and dad made sure to include me in their own special way…

Ammo the Dachshund Goes Camping in the Woods

….it’s my name in lights! I’m famous!

Ammo the Dachshund Goes Camping in the Woods

Even celebrities like me can totally get down and dirty on a camping trip!

Stay tuned this week as I still have more fun to share about our adventures at a nearby lake!

Wondering where to get any of my great camping gear? Be sure to check out my gear page!

P.S. Special thanks to Shilah’s mom from Mrs. Dailey’s Classroom for sharing some of her camping photos with me (the ones not watermarked with my website)!

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Dachshund Goes Sledding with Ponies

When the winter rolls around I sometimes (like most of you) spend a little more time indoors. Because honestly, I’d much rather be warm and toasty then freezing my tail off! But when it snows, that all changes, because one of my favorite activities involves a fresh dusting of snow and some of my furry four-legged friends.

Ammo the Dachshund // Sledding with Ponies

It’s time to go sledding with my ponies!

Ammo the Dachshund // Sledding with Ponies

All I need is a warm winter coat, an inner tube, and a willing pony! Good thing Boomerang and Blitz were more than happy to let me hitch a ride.

I hear even more snow is headed my way this Saturday……AND I CAN’T WAIT!

What sort of things do you do for fun in the snow with your dog? Ammo the Dachshund

 

Ruffwear Front Range Harness Review & Giveaway

Disclaimer: This review and giveaway is brought to you by Ruffwear. This post also contains affiliate links.

Ruffwear Front Range Harness Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I hope everyone had a fantastic Halloween weekend, I know I sure did. I’ll be back later this week to share my Halloweenie adventures with you, but today I wanted to share with you a new product that I’m very excited about!

Ruffwear Front Range Harness Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Ruffwear’s new Front Range Harness is great for everyday wear, and a snap to put on your dog.

Ruffwear Front Range Harness Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

It has an aluminum V-Ring on the back for easy leash attachment, I also use mine in the car and it easily attaches to my seatbelt.

Ruffwear Front Range Harness Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

It also comes with a reinforced webbing attachment on the front so you can attach a leash there for additional control or training.

Ruffwear Front Range Harness Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Mom and Dad also liked how there was padding underneath the buckles in the back, which makes it quick and easy to put my harness on without the risk of the buckles pinching my skin.

Ruffwear Front Range Harness Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Another cool feature is the hidden ID pocket. Inside the little flap that says ID is a tether so you can attach your dog’s identification, then neatly tuck it into the pocket. It’s great for the hiking trail so you don’t have to worry about your dog’s tags getting caught on things.

Ruffwear Front Range Harness Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

And for the sake of never having enough ways to keep your dog safe, the inside of the harness also has a handy tag that you can write your dog’s name and phone number on, should they ever get lost (or should you ever loose your super cool new harness).

Ruffwear Front Range Harness Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

The Ruffwear Front Range Harness comes in 4 fun colors – Pacific Blue (which I’m wearing), Twilight Gray, Alpenglow Pink, and Campfire Orange.

Ruffwear Front Range Harness Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

If you follow me on Facebook, you may have already noticed that I’ve been wearing my Front Range Harness for all of my most recent adventures! It’s quickly become my favorite go – to walking harness.

And even though typically I prefer a harness that doesn’t go between my front legs, this one doesn’t seem to incumber the way I walk and I actually quite enjoy wearing it.

Ruffwear Front Range Harness Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

But wether I’m hiking the trails, or taking a stroll through town it’s comfortable enough to wear everywhere I go!

Ruffwear Front Range Harness Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

You can fetch your own Front Range Harness from Ruffwear for $39.95 in a variety of sizes for big and small dogs.

And now for the best part….

Ruffwear Front Range Harness Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

ONE LUCKY WINNER WILL WIN A FRONT RANGE HARNESS FROM RUFFWEAR!

Here’s HOW TO WIN:

For this giveaway I will be using, Rafflecopter. We only use the information you provide to contact the winners and we never share it – so not to worry. Winners will be chosen at random and you will be contacted via e-mail to claim your prize. All the winners will also be announced on this blog post once the giveaway ends on 11/11/14 12AM EST. Open to USA residents only. Only one winner. Winners must claim their prizes within 48 hours of being notified or prize will be forfeited. Good luck!

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Check out all my other reviews of some great Ruffwear Products!
Roamer Leash
Summit Trex Boots
Swamp Cooler

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post by Ruffwear, but all opinions are my own! Ammo the Dachshund

P.S. Don’t forget, today is the last day to enter my Kentucky Bluebird Giveaway for a Crate Pad!

Camping in the Pocono Mountains

Camping in the Pocono Mountains with Ammo the Dachshund

Over the weekend I packed my bags and headed for the mountains, the Pocono Mountains to be exact, for a weekend of camping and fun with my pal Shilah the Husky.

Camping in the Pocono Mountains with Ammo the Dachshund

Camping in the Pocono Mountains with Ammo the Dachshund

Shilah and I both made our way to the mountains ready for some adventures, and a bit of relaxing too.

Camping in the Pocono Mountains with Ammo the Dachshund

Our rustic retreat included a super fun footbridge (the only way across the river) that Shilah and I thought was a blast!

Camping in the Pocono Mountains with Ammo the Dachshund

Our parents perhaps could of wished they could park the car a little closer to our campsite. But like I say, a little exercise never hurt anyone!

Camping in the Pocono Mountains with Ammo the Dachshund

Our digs for the weekend included a fun little cabin (although I opted to set-up and sleep in my tent) in the woods.

Camping in the Pocono Mountains with Ammo the Dachshund

I of course wasted no time checking out all necessary “holes” to make sure no critters were intruding on our campsite.

Camping in the Pocono Mountains with Ammo the Dachshund

The accommodations were quite rustic, including this outdoor shower, but when you’re a dog – none of that really matters does it!

Camping in the Pocono Mountains with Ammo the Dachshund

A few steps from camp was a stream, complete with my very own waterfall!

Camping in the Pocono Mountains with Ammo the Dachshund

Camping in the Pocono Mountains with Ammo the Dachshund

Camping in the Pocono Mountains with Ammo the Dachshund

Dad had fun casting out the fishing rod – which was a first for me. I’ve also since discovered that I get about as worked up about fishing as my adventurous pal, Crusoe the Dachshund. Although my main goal is trying to save that little bobber (or tiny floating ball as I saw it) from “drowning”. Mom says I need to work on the idea that fishing is supposed to be a relaxing sport, not a “bark as loud as you can and frantically try to save things out of the water” sport.

Camping in the Pocono Mountains with Ammo the Dachshund

Camping in the Pocono Mountains with Ammo the Dachshund

Camping in the Pocono Mountains with Ammo the Dachshund

Aside from fishing, Shilah and I had fun relaxing around the campsite – taking in as much outdoor time as we could!

Camping in the Pocono Mountains with Ammo the Dachshund

After a full day of fun, Shilah and I were ready for some campfire food! Unfortunately all we got was kibble…..but the smells were enough to make a dog drool.

Camping in the Pocono Mountains with Ammo the Dachshund

As the night rolled on Shilah and I grew tired of patrolling the campsite in our Glowdoggies, and it seemed it was time to call it a night.

Camping in the Pocono Mountains with Ammo the Dachshund

I snuggled into my sleeping bag dreaming of all the critters I would hunt for the next day…

Camping in the Pocono Mountains with Ammo the Dachshund

And I awoke rested and ready for my next big adventure! Ammo the Dachshund

Stay tuned tomorrow as I share my adventures hiking Glen Onoko Falls!

Hiking through the Forrest

Hiking through the Forrest // Ammo the Dachshund

Over the weekend I went on a fun hiking adventure with my pal Shilah the Husky. Shilah and I both like to get out an be adventurous when the weather is nice, so we decided to practice our hiking for an upcoming camping trip we will be going on this summer.

Hiking through the Forrest // Ammo the Dachshund

Shilah led the way most of the time because she’s ALWAYS gotta be the lead “sled dog”, but I was happy to trail along behind and pick up on all the scents she missed.

Hiking through the Forrest // Ammo the Dachshund

We got muddy.

Hiking through the Forrest // Ammo the Dachshund

We got wet.

Hiking through the Forrest // Ammo the Dachshund

And we enjoyed every minute of it.

Hiking through the Forrest // Ammo the Dachshund

And when we hit the open fields….

Hiking through the Forrest // Ammo the Dachshund

…I told Shilah to fall back, because I was in the lead now! And I had caught the scent of a rabbit!

And nobody’s better at tracking rabbits than me!

What kind of adventures did you go on this past weekend?

Don’t worry, no rabbits were harmed. (this time)Ammo the Dachshund

Throwback Thursday: A Dog and his Kitten

spider the kitten

My cat pal Spider has been living on the farm for several years now and over the years I have gotten to watch her grow into the cat that she is today – all thanks to me. It’s true, when she was just a wee little kitten I taught her all of the important things to know….

Like how to chew on sticks….

and climb trees….

Without me she would be lost! Ammo the Dachshund

What to Pack when you go Summer Camping with your Dog

One of my favorite summertime adventures with my family is to go camping, and as luck would have it this weekend I did just that! You may have caught a glimpse of my outdoor activities this weekend on Instagram and Facebook, and while I promise a full recap of all my camping related fun, today I’d thought I’d share how I pack for a camping trip.

What to pack when Camping with your Dog // Ammo the Dachshund

What to pack when Camping with your Dog // Ammo the Dachshund

Ammo’s Must Have Summer Camping Gear:

The key to summer camping with your four-legged companion is to make sure you bring plenty of items to keep them cool in the heat. During the day you can also choose camping activities that involve water (like swimming, kayaking, or boating) or shade (like hiking in the woods or geocaching). And when in doubt, wait for a cooler month to go on a camping adventure.

What to pack when Camping with your Dog // Ammo the Dachshund

Happy Camping! Ammo the Dachshund