10 Reasons Why Dachshunds Rule

It’s come to my attention that some of you may not know why us Dachshunds are so super cool. So incase you were unaware, I’ve made this handy list as to why Dachshund Rule The World.

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

  1. You don’t ever have to worry about freezing to death if you live with a Dachshund

Personal heating pad. Check. If you’re chilly, just grab a Dachshund, because we can put out some serious heat!

Ammo the Dachshund // Evening Hunting on the Farm

2. If rodents ever took over the World, your Dachshund would save you.

Honestly, we don’t even need an excuse like total World domination to justify a good old fashioned hunt down.

Naught Dog Caught on Camera with Vimtag + A Giveaway

3. Your Dachshund will teach you to have the patience of a saint.

Us Dachshunds have our own agenda, and if we want to do something (or don’t want to do something), you better believe we won’t be listening to your commands.

Trax GPS Pet Tracker to Keep Dogs Safe + A Giveaway

4. You won’t need to waste your money on a shovel when you have a Dachshund.

Born to dig, that’s our motto. Just think of all the money you saved by not buying all those shovels!

Product Review: Orijen Freeze-Dried Pet Treats from Chewy.com // Ammo the Dachshund

5. Your floors, and tables, and pretty much any surface we can reach will be spotless.

Smell food. Will eat…by any means necessary. Enough said.

Winter Storm Jonas on the Farm with Ammo the Dachshund

6. You’ll have a reason to smile every day when you share your home with a Dachshund.

We’re goofy, and silly, and never run out of ways to do something just totally ridiculous that will make you smile.

Easy DIY Spray Painted Dog Art // Ammo the Dachshund

7. Our unique body shape inspires all kinds of art.

Seriously, just try shopping at Target without finding something with a Dachshund on it. We’re that cool.

Family Reunion // Ammo the Dachshund

8. We have no idea that we’re small.

If you always wanted a big dog, look no further. We Dachshunds believe we’re the biggest dogs of them all, and despite our size, we have no problem striking fear into the hearts of all the big dogs out there.

Stink Happens // Dirty Dog // Ammo the Dachshund

9. We have a distinct smell all our own.

Ah, the aroma of a Dachshund. It will grow on you.

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10. We love our families something fierce.

Nothing can compare to the love that a Dachshund has for his family. And that my friends is why Dachshunds Rule!

Got anymore reasons why you think Dachshunds rule? Let me know in the comments below!Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

Thanksgiving Roadtrip: Folly Beach Dogs

I’m a little late with giving everyone a recap of my Thanksgiving vacation, but with the busy holiday season at my mom’s shop I had a hard time getting my “tech team” to edit all the photos! But have no fear! I’m ready to share all the details of my week long trip down south to Folly Beach, South Carolina.

Thanksgiving Roadtrip: Folly Beach Dogs

Before I dive in to all the fun I had visiting with my family, I have to introduce you to my new friends! The cute little Jack Russell puppy is Artemis and the fluffy white fellow, Sharkie (or Mark Sharkman for those that know him a little better). Artemis and Sharkie are Folly Beach residents and they had a blast showing Trooper and I how to be real beach dogs.

Thanksgiving Roadtrip: Folly Beach Dogs

Thanksgiving Roadtrip: Folly Beach Dogs

Artemis has just started his Beach Dog training (after all he is pretty young still), but not to worry, I took him under my wing and shared all the important things about the world with him. Like how to hunt rabbits, dig holes, and bark at strangers.

Thanksgiving Roadtrip: Folly Beach Dogs

Sharkie on the other hand is a beach dog pro!

Thanksgiving Roadtrip: Folly Beach Dogs

Thanksgiving Roadtrip: Folly Beach Dogs

Thanksgiving Roadtrip: Folly Beach Dogs

Sharkie’s ball chasing skills made Trooper and I look like a couple of idiots.

Thanksgiving Roadtrip: Folly Beach Dogs

Yeah, I’m pretty sure we should be embarrassed to be seen in public after watching Sharkie chase after his ball. We didn’t come off anywhere near as elegant as he does in photos.

Thanksgiving Roadtrip: Folly Beach Dogs

Thanksgiving Roadtrip: Folly Beach Dogs

Gotta love a dog that knows what he wants!

Thanksgiving Roadtrip: Folly Beach Dogs

Sharkie and I had a blast on the beach though and it was fun having another small dog sidekick to run around with. I’m pretty sure Trooper felt very out numbered with all us shorties.

Thanksgiving Roadtrip: Folly Beach Dogs

Thanksgiving Roadtrip: Folly Beach Dogs

I already miss being able to run like the wind on the wide open beach. It’s something I’ll never get tired of.

And since you all couldn’t be there with me to enjoy the glorious beach, I made this fun video so you could pretend like you were there with me!

So what do you think? Aren’t you impressed with Sharkie’s ball skills? (Don’t tell him, but I’ve been practicing at home so that next time we get together I’ll look a little cooler!Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 8

It’s the best day ever! It’s time to share my monthly round-up of all the fabulous places I’ve been sleeping the past 4 weeks in my Oh The Places You Sleep Series.

As it starts to get cooler in Pennsylvania you’ll notice I’m doing a lot more blanket snuggling, and curling up. Before you know it I’ll need to break out my heat lamp to keep warm during my napping sessions!

Enjoy Vol. 8 of my Oh the Places You Sleep Series!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Which napping spot is your favorite this month?

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

Chasing Squirrels

The other day while out on a walk through the park I spotted something that made me a little crazy.

Ammo the Dachshund Chases Squirrels up Trees

I claim it was a squirrel, mom thinks it was a leaf, and we pretty much agree to disagree.

Ammo the Dachshund Chases Squirrels up Trees

We may never really know what was up that tree for sure, but it sure was fun trying to catch it!

Does your dog like to chase things up trees? Any brave squirrel hunters in this group? 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

When Dogs Go Crazy Over Leaves

Ok well technically there is only one dog going crazy over leaves, and it’s me!

Hanging out in Leaves // Ammo the Dachshund

Something about those crunchy leaves just gives me the case of the zoomies!

Doesn’t this just make you want to run outside and play in a pile of leaves? Does your dog get the zoomies in the fall too? Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

Oh the Places You Sleep: Vol. 5

I bet you never knew napping could be so interesting? Well when you’re a dog and you nap 90% of your life, you tend to get a little creative. Here’s where I’ve been napping over the past month…

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 5 with Ammo the Dachshund

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 5 with Ammo the Dachshund

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 5 with Ammo the Dachshund

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 5 with Ammo the Dachshund

Working Weekend - Ammo the Dachshund gets a new Kitchen

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 5 with Ammo the Dachshund

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 5 with Ammo the Dachshund

Working Weekend - Ammo the Dachshund gets a new Kitchen

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 5 with Ammo the Dachshund

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 5 with Ammo the Dachshund

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 5 with Ammo the Dachshund

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 5 with Ammo the Dachshund

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 5 with Ammo the Dachshund

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 5 with Ammo the Dachshund

Now if you’ll excuse me, I’ve got to go take a nap!
Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

Check out where else I’ve been sleeping in my “Oh the Places You Sleep” series!

Work Weekend

Adventures around my house have been pretty light lately while mom and dad are busy  working on my new kitchen. If all goes well, by the end of next week I should have my food bowls back where they belong, in the kitchen!

Working Weekend - Ammo the Dachshund gets a new Kitchen

Working Weekend - Ammo the Dachshund gets a new Kitchen

Working Weekend - Ammo the Dachshund gets a new Kitchen

Working Weekend - Ammo the Dachshund gets a new Kitchen

Working Weekend - Ammo the Dachshund gets a new Kitchen

Working Weekend - Ammo the Dachshund gets a new Kitchen

Working Weekend - Ammo the Dachshund gets a new Kitchen

Working Weekend - Ammo the Dachshund gets a new Kitchen

Working Weekend - Ammo the Dachshund gets a new Kitchen

From electrical work, plumbing, drywall, spackling & painting – my mom and dad are doing it all (with a little help from our friends at Lowes on the new flooring). As much as I hate that this weekend work is cutting into my adventure time, mom says with all the money we are saving by doing it ourselves – there will be so many more adventures we’ll be able to go on!

That does sound pretty good to me. What sort of home renovations has your dog lived through? Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

Dachshund Life Struggle Never Ends

You may have caught my posts over the last few months on the saga that is the Dachshund Life Struggle. And if you follow along with me on FacebookTwitter or Instagram, then likely you may have already seen many of the Dachshund Life Struggles.

But guess what, it didn’t stop there, because the struggle of being a Dachshund never ends. So here’s what I’ve been struggling with this past month…

Dachshund Life Struggle // The Struggle is Real // Ammo the Dachshund

Dachshund Life Struggle // The Struggle is Real // Ammo the Dachshund

Dachshund Life Struggle // The Struggle is Real // Ammo the Dachshund

Dachshund Life Struggle // The Struggle is Real // Ammo the Dachshund

Dachshund Life Struggle // The Struggle is Real // Ammo the Dachshund

Dachshund Life Struggle // The Struggle is Real // Ammo the Dachshund

Dachshund Life Struggle // The Struggle is Real // Ammo the Dachshund

Dachshund Life Struggle // The Struggle is Real // Ammo the Dachshund

Dachshund Life Struggle // The Struggle is Real // Ammo the Dachshund

In case you missed any struggles, be sure to check them all out on my blog. You can keep following along with me on InstagramTwitter, and Facebook to see more #dachshundlifestruggle and if you’ve got a struggle to add be sure to let me know!

P.S. Don’t forget to share my struggles with all your friends…..we have to spread the word about how hard it is to be a dachshund these days!Ammo the Dachshund

Methods to Keep your Dog’s Teeth Clean

Disclaimer: this post is brought to you by Chewy.com and contains affiliate links.

As you may or may not know, this month is National Pet Dental Health Month. And if you’ve been reading my blog for a while now, then you might also know a few months ago I jumped back on the “teeth brushing” bandwagon and started trying to maintain my pearly whites a bit better.

Clean Teeth // Ammo the Dachshund

While I still continue to use the Tropiclean Gel on my teeth each night before bed, I’ve also added some new tools to my dental regime.

How to Maintain your Dog's Teeth // Ammo the Dachshund // Pet Dental Health Month

My friends over at Chewy.com sent me this Nylabone DuraChew Dental Dino Toy and my mom picked me up a Pet Dental Scraper (thanks to a recommendation from my Facebook friend, Alex).

Clean Teeth // Ammo the Dachshund

Now incase you may have forgotten, before I even started on my teeth cleaning regime, my teeth looked like this. And even after getting into the habit of brushing regularly I was still left with some plaque on my teeth.

How to Maintain your Dog's Teeth // Ammo the Dachshund // Pet Dental Health Month

So to aid in keeping my teeth clean I decided to break open my new Nylabone.

How to Maintain your Dog's Teeth // Ammo the Dachshund // Pet Dental Health Month

Now I’ve always been a lover of Nylabones, and this Dino chew is no different. The little bumps are super fun to chew on, and as a bonus mom says they help to clean my teeth and freshen my breath!

How to Maintain your Dog's Teeth // Ammo the Dachshund // Pet Dental Health Month

You can fetch your own Nylabone Dino Dental Chew from Chewy.com – and it’s on SALE now for just $3.99!

How to Maintain your Dog's Teeth // Ammo the Dachshund // Pet Dental Health Month

So on top of using my new Nylabone, I also started using this Pet Dental Scraper to scrape the plaque off my teeth. Now I must admit upon first inspection it looked pretty scary.

How to Maintain your Dog's Teeth // Ammo the Dachshund // Pet Dental Health Month

But my mom waited until I was extra sleepy on the couch one evening to test it out.

How to Maintain your Dog's Teeth // Ammo the Dachshund // Pet Dental Health Month

Each night my mom has been working on my teeth in little bits to scrape off the plaque while I’m tired, and you know what, it’s not so bad.

How to Maintain your Dog's Teeth // Ammo the Dachshund // Pet Dental Health Month

And while I still have a ways to go to remove all the plaque, even after just one time, my teeth look a whole lot better!

How to Maintain your Dog's Teeth // Ammo the Dachshund // Pet Dental Health Month

If you want to use a Pet Dental Scraper on your pet, here’s what I’d recommend:

  • Only try on dogs that are relatively calm and not fazed by being “examined”
  • Start with just playing around with your dog’s lips and teeth without the tool to get them used to having their mouth examined
  • Use the dental scraper when your dog is in a relaxed state
  • Use one hand to hold your dog’s mouth steady incase they pull away quickly
  • Apply the dental scraper in small doses to your dog’s teeth and don’t overdo it. Gradually increase the time you use it as your dog gets comfortable with it

What sort of things do you do to keep your pet’s teeth clean? Ammo the Dachshund

Disclaimer: This post is brought to you by Chewy.com, but all opinions are my own. Be advised that the best way to get a full dental cleaning for your pet is to contact a licensed veterinarian – and these are just my own personal experiences with pet dental cleaning, and I am in no way an expert. Use the pet dental scraper on your pet at your own risk.