Take Your Dog to Work Day

Today is take your dog to work day. For me, it’s just a normal day, because every day in my life is “take your dog to work day”. So today I thought it would be fun to share with you what a typical day at work in my family’s custom frame shop looks like for me.

After the car is parked I make the grueling trek from the parking lot to the shop – and in the winter this means through the snow, and it’s slightly up hill too! I keep telling mom I need a shuttle, I mean seriously, these conditions are terrible!

ammo the dachshund at work

Once inside I do my morning stretches to get ready for the day. 8 hours of work does it’s tole on you!

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Before the shop opens for the day I find the optimal position to greet customers (belly side up for maximum belly rubs).

Shop Dog // Work // Ammo the Dachshund

Sometimes I get bored of waiting by the front door so I have to move around a bit in order to get enough belly rubs to keep me going throughout the day.

By mid-morning I usually get a burst of energy so I sometimes shred things, or bark at mom until she gives me something to chew on.

Shop Dog // Work // Ammo the Dachshund

Then it’s back to the shop door to watch for any dogs walking by that I can bark at.

Holiday Christmas Parade

If it’s a good day, then there will be a good stream of people stopping by that I can wag my tail at, and beg for food.

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On slow days I just turn into a sloth and sleep the day away in the backroom.

Working Smarter // Smart Dachshund helps out at work

Well, that is unless mom puts me to work filing paperwork. Sigh.

ammo the dachshund shop awnings

Then before I know it, it’s time to pack it all up and head home for the day.

I always look forward to the car ride home because when I get home…..

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…..It’s dinnertime!!

So what do you think, do I work way too hard? Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity


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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:

Shopping small businesses

A Big Change - New Studio 3 Shop Layout

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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

 

 

When You’re Bored at Work

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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.

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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

A Monthly Delivery of Bully Bundles + A Giveaway

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Recently my new friends over at Bully Bundles sent me a package of their 6″ Bully Sticks to try. Now if you’ve never heard of Bully Sticks, then you are missing out my friend!

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Now I admit, when I was a young pup I used to snack on rawhides (before my mom knew any better), but Bully Sticks are a type of chew that are MUCH better than rawhides. Not only are they safer because they are 100% digestible (much lower risk of choking compared rawhides), but they are also healthier because they are made of 100% beef. Rawhides typically contain harmful chemicals and are treated with a long list of ingredients.

So I can attest, when you’re looking for a chew for your dog, Bully Sticks are definitely the way to go. Not only will your dog love them, but your humans will feel good knowing they are safe and healthy.

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Now the cool thing about Bully Bundles is that you can sign up to have your dog’s Bully Sticks delivered monthly. When you’re a busy shop dog it’s nice to know there will always be a snack around for your work breaks (even if your mom forgets to pick some up at the store!).

In fact, I have a fun little game I like to play to earn my bully sticks while at work…

I’ve gotten so good at finding those hidden Bully Sticks that mom has had to get pretty creative in hiding them now!

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The Bully Bundles come in 6″ or 12″ sticks that are between 5/8″ – 7/8″ thick (which are thicker than most I’ve seen on the market).

They’re also made with no preservatives or chemicals and are produced in a USDA approved facility. Hailing from free-range, grass-fed Brazilian cattle, and No growth hormones or antibiotics are used on the cattle.

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So if you’re ready to set your dog up with a monthly subscription of bully sticks from Bully Bundles, you can choose between 6, 10, 15, 30, or 60 6″ sticks a month or 5, 10, 15, or 30 12″ sticks a month.

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Working Smarter

As you may know, I’ve got a 9-5 job working at my mom’s custom frame shop. While I’d totally love to not have to work at all….we all know the business would totally fall apart without me.

Working Smarter // Smart Dachshund helps out at work

My mom always says we need to work smarter not harder, so that we have more time for the adventures that we love. (and well, so I have more time to play fetch and practice my dog agility at work).

So I picked up a little trick on my own to help us get done our work faster…

Working Smarter // Smart Dachshund helps out at work

I’ve started grabbing the printouts when they come out of the printer and bringing them to mom. And if you visit my shop and you’re lucky, maybe I’ll even bring you your receipt (mom says I still need to practice not drooling on the paper first before I master that one).

Yea, it’s nice to know my hardworking efforts are finally being appreciated around here! Now can we quit working and have a little fun?

Is your dog helpful around the house like me?Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 11

Napping is an art form around here, and I’m never one to disappoint with a whole new collection of sleeping spots this month! Check out where I’ve been snoozing over the past few weeks…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Which spot would you be sleeping in if you were me?

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

Dog Days of Cheer! Christmas Parade

Dog Days of Cheer! Christmas Parade

Last weekend crowds of people began gathering outside the door to my family’s shop in town. As much as I was hoping they were coming to visit the cutest shop dog in town (that’s me in case you were wondering), they were arriving for a different reason.

Dog Days of Cheer! Christmas Parade

It was Christmas parade time!

Dog Days of Cheer! Christmas Parade

This year’s parade was a little different, because if you’ll note my attire….it was nearly 70 degrees! That’s unheard of for December in Pennsylvania.

Dog Days of Cheer! Christmas Parade

Warm weather or not, I wouldn’t have missed the parade anyway….as I haven’t missed one since I was born!

Dog Days of Cheer! Christmas Parade

Especially because the fire trucks are always my favorite. That siren gets me howling EV-ERY time!

Dog Days of Cheer! Christmas Parade

But the real excitement is always when just before sunset Santa and Mrs. Clause show up.

Dog Days of Cheer! Christmas Parade

And this year. This year….he pointed right at me!

I told you me and Santa were BFF’s!

Happy Holidays! Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

Shopping with a Small Business

This holiday season I wanted to thank everyone out there that has supported small businesses. Being that I work in my mom’s small business, and I also run my own online shop, small businesses have a special place in my heart.

Shopping small businesses

Because honestly, you can’t go to a big box store and be greeted by a happy tail wagging dog like me!

As you can see, I’m a pretty hard-working pup!

Don’t forget to shop small this season, and support your local businesses. 🙂 Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

Shipping & Receiving

Last week a box filled with packing materials made its way into the shop.

Shipping & Receiving with a Dachshund

Shipping & Receiving with a Dachshund

Since I’m never one to pass up the opportunity to play in a box (don’t knock it until you try it!), I wasted no time in jumping right in.

Shipping & Receiving with a Dachshund

Then I had a thought! Hey mom, since I’m already all packed up you might as well ship me to the nearest pet store. I’ll make sure to tell them to ship me back before dinner!

Happy Shipping and Receiving Day!Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

Dachshund Tormented by House Fly

Ok, so I know you probably think of me as this big brave Super Hero, and I am! But sometimes I come up against some unexpected evil that throws me for a loop. And that evil is called House Fly.

Ammo the Dachshund Tormented by House Fly

As much as I hate to admit it, I spend many hours hiding in the shop from these horrible creatures that find their way inside.

Mom tries her best to catch those darn flies that make my life a nightmare, but sometimes there is just one that seems to outsmart every capture device there is. So I finally decided to dog-up and fight back…

Well unfortunately that House Fly lived to fight another day! Until we meet again nemesis, this time I’m ready for you!

Does your dog have any irrational fears like me?Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity