Dachshund Attempts to Fly Plane

Dachshund Flys Plane - And doesn't crash! // Ammo the Dachshund

It’s been a few years since I’ve set paw on the airport runway, but just after Christmas I decided it was high time I took to the sky once again.

Dachshund Flys Plane - And doesn't crash! // Ammo the Dachshund

Last time I took to the air (my very first time in fact), I was just a passenger, but this time I figured – why not just fly the plane myself?

Dachshund Flys Plane - And doesn't crash! // Ammo the Dachshund

After all, if anything were to go wrong – all I had to do was stick my head out the window, since I have my own awesome ear-flapping propellers!

Dachshund Flys Plane - And doesn't crash! // Ammo the Dachshund

Dachshund Flys Plane - And doesn't crash! // Ammo the Dachshund

After running through my safety checklist I was ready to load up my passengers and take to the air!

Dachshund Flys Plane - And doesn't crash! // Ammo the Dachshund

And incase you are wondering, I’m very thorough when it comes to safety.

Dachshund Flys Plane - And doesn't crash! // Ammo the Dachshund

I even radioed in to the control tower to make sure my plane was stocked with extra cookies – in the event that we had to make an emergency landing on a desert island somewhere. One can never be too prepared.

Dachshund Flys Plane - And doesn't crash! // Ammo the Dachshund

But, just as I radioed control – they reminded me that I did not in fact have my pilots license and piloting the plane wouldn’t be a great idea. Dang.

Dachshund Flys Plane - And doesn't crash! // Ammo the Dachshund

To be fair, they did have a point. So I popped into the backseat with mom and readied myself for takeoff.

I have to admit, it’s much more fun to be a passenger then having the responsibility of piloting the plane myself. And I’m sure everyone else was relieved to have an experienced pilot taking us for a ride.

Dachshund Flys Plane - And doesn't crash! // Ammo the Dachshund

Dachshund Flys Plane - And doesn't crash! // Ammo the Dachshund

Dachshund Flys Plane - And doesn't crash! // Ammo the Dachshund

Raise of paws, who thinks I should take my pilot’s license next year? *wink* Ammo the Dachshund

How do you think your dog would react during a plane ride? Would they sit back and relax, or try to hang their head out the window? Do tell!

2015 New Year Resolutions

Happy New Year // Ammo the Dachshund

I’m now about a week into 2015, and just like years past I like to come up with a few resolutions for the new year. Last year I came up with a list of several goals I wanted like to accomplish. Lets see how I did…

2014 Goals:

  1. Relax more, and don’t work so hard!
    Afternoon Nap // Ammo the Dachshund
    I always struggle with this one as I take on a lot of roles, shop dog, farm dog, guard dog at home. But I tried to relax some!

  2. Go on more walks around my neighborhood
    My Busy Memorial Day Weekend // Ammo the Dachshund
    I’m happy to report in the summer especially I tried to go on at least 1 walk a week through my neighborhood, I also went hiking a lot more too!

  3. Take a trip to the dog beach again
    A Day at the Beach // Ammo the Dachshund
    I went for a day trip this year to one of the Delaware beaches and had a blast, I also created my own beach at the farm too!

  4. Compete in a Barn Hunt Competition
    I would still love to make it to a barn hunt competition some day, sadly 2014 just wasn’t the year!

  5. Take a new training class

    Ammo the Dachshund // Agility // Teeter Totter
    While I didn’t attend any new training classes I did continue on with my dog agility training for most of the year.

Happy New Year // Ammo the Dachshund

For 2015 I decided to do something a little different. Instead of a whole list of goals I would like to accomplish I have come up with just one resolution.

My resolution for this year is to take more time to be with my family, enjoy as many adventures as possible, and learn to unplug a bit. As you know I lead quite the busy life for a dog. Not only do I work everyday in my mom’s shop as the official greeter, but I also have duties on the farm, as well as guard dog duties at home – and lets not forget my love of adventure! And while I started this blog because I wanted to share my fun adventures with you, sometimes I struggle to have a balance of adventure time and “blogging” time.

ammo the dachshund blogging outdoors

So while I have no plans to stop sharing my happy adventures with you (it’s what keeps my tail wagging everyday!), I have decided that starting next week I will be blogging 4 days a week instead of 5. (Tuesday through Friday).

But don’t worry, if you find yourself missing your monday dose of me – you can always catch adorable photos of me daily on my Facebook page and instagram account.

I’m looking forward to 2015 and all it has to bring, and I’m hoping to have even more excitement and adventures to share with you in the months to come! xoxo, Ammo the Dachshund

December 2014 Monthly Recap

Before we get to the recap of all the exciting adventures I’ve been on in December, I wanted to give a shoutout to my special sponsors! Thanks to them I’m able to bring you exciting posts, so make sure you give them some love and check out what great products they carry!

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And now onto my December Adventures…

Enter at A Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I kicked off December by sharing a very special custom leather dog collar which had my favorite pony’s hair in it!

Post Turkey Hangover // Thanksgiving // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared how I spent Thanksgiving with my family.

Caught Red Handed // Ammo the Dachshund

Mom caught me being naughty at the shop.

Mimi Green Engraved Buckle Collar Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared a beautiful collar from mimi green in my favorite color, teal!

Olga's 90th Birthday Party // Ammo the Dachshund

One of my very favorite customers at my shop turned 90, and I helped her celebrate in a big way!

12 Days of Cheer! // Ammo the Dachshund

I kicked off the 12 Days of Cheer for the month of December!

12 Days of Cheer! Free Desktop Wallpaper // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared a free downloadable desktop wallpaper.

12 Days of Cheer! Ammo's 2014 Holiday Card // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared the outtakes from my 2014 Holiday card photo shoot.

Adventure Dog Gift Guide // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared some super fun gift guides for the holidays.

Martha Stewart Pets Holiday Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared some new fun holiday clothes from Martha Stewart Pets.

12 Days of Cheer! Ammo's 2014 Wish List // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared my holiday wish list.

12 Days of Cheer! Easy DIY Gold Dog Ornaments // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared a round-up of my favorite holiday DIY’s.

12 Days of Cheer! DIY Holiday Dog Collar Flair // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared a DIY to make some holiday flair for your dog.

The Annual Murdering of our Christmas Tree // Ammo the Dachshund

I hunted down my Christmas tree.

New in the Shop! 2015 Dachshund Calendar // Ammo the Dachshund

I gave away some fun goodies to my online shop.

12 Days of Cheer! Annual Christmas Parade // Ammo the Dachshund

I attended my town’s Christmas parade – and sang loudly for all to hear!

12 Days of Cheer! DIY Christmas Cracker for Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared an easy DIY for Christmas Crackers for Dogs.

12 Days of Cheer! Merry Christmas from Ammo the Dachshund

I wished everyone a Merry Christmas, just before I took a short break to spend time with my family.

Wow, who knew my December could get so wild? I can’t wait to kick off 2015 with even more fun – I hope you’ll join me for the ride! Ammo the Dachshund

12 Days of Cheer! Flying Hero Giveaway

With only a few days left before Santa squeezes his way down your chimney, I thought it would be super fun to have a special giveaway this week to say thank you to all my fans!

New in the Shop! 2015 Dachshund Calendar // Ammo the Dachshund

So this week I’m giving away my 2015 Calendar to two lucky winners!

New in the Shop! 2015 Dachshund Calendar // Ammo the Dachshund

Packed full of lots of cute photos of none other than…ME….it’s the perfect calendar to kick off your year of 2015 adventures right!

12 Days of Cheer! // Ammo the Dachshund

So Merry Christmas from me to you! And if you just can’t wait to snag your own 2015 Ammo Calendar, you can also shop for them in my online shop!

Here’s HOW TO WIN:

For this giveaway I will be using, Rafflecopter. By entering this giveaway you will be signing up for my Newsletter, but you can unsubscribe at anytime. 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 12/20/14 12AM EST. Open to WORLDWIDE readers. Only two winners. Winners must claim their prizes within 48 hours of being notified or prize will be forfeited. Good luck!

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12 Days of Cheer! The Annual Christmas Tree Murder

The Annual Murdering of our Christmas Tree // Ammo the Dachshund

Every year I head off to the Tricolor Tree Farm to cut down murder my holiday tree.

The Annual Murdering of our Christmas Tree // Ammo the Dachshund

After spending a good while looking for our unsuspecting tree victim we take the obligatory selfie with the “chosen one”.

The Annual Murdering of our Christmas Tree // Ammo the Dachshund

All before chopping it down to bring into our home. It’s sort of a funny tradition if you really think about it, but my dad takes the tree murdering very seriously.

The Annual Murdering of our Christmas Tree // Ammo the Dachshund

And before you know it, the deed is done, and our tree is ready to be carted off to its new home.

The Annual Murdering of our Christmas Tree // Ammo the Dachshund

The friendly staff at Tricolor help to wrap up my tree, just incase there is any chance of it escaping on our way home.

The Annual Murdering of our Christmas Tree // Ammo the Dachshund

The Annual Murdering of our Christmas Tree // Ammo the Dachshund

Tied and bound, he’s off on an adventure of epic Christmas tree proportions.

The Annual Murdering of our Christmas Tree // Ammo the Dachshund

And incase you’re feeling sad for our little Christmas tree friend. Don’t worry, I found him a nice spot in my living room, he has a fresh bowl of water and…..

The Annual Murdering of our Christmas Tree // Ammo the Dachshund

…..I dressed him up to look even more fabulous than he already was!!

Happy Holidays!Ammo the Dachshund

12 Days of Cheer! Holiday Gift Guides for Dogs & Dog Lovers

Disclaimer: Some links in this post contain affiliate links, but all opinions are entirely my own.

Looking for something for all the dogs and dog lovers on your Christmas list this year? Don’t worry I’ve got you covered! Here’s my round-up of some extra special gifts that your loved ones will be sure to love!

Glitzy Dog Gift Guide // Ammo the Dachshund

1. Diva Dog Ornament from Anything Dogs

2. Dog Bow from Artsy Barksy

3. Dog Nail Polish from the Posh Puppy Boutique

4. Bolo Lounge Collar from Blanket Id

5. I’m So Fancy Dog Hoodie from Lions and Daisies

 

Adventure Dog Gift Guide // Ammo the Dachshund

1. Kibble Kaddie from Ruffwear

2. Moose Mountain Pet Tag from Tag Me Pet Tags (Save 10% with code HOLLYAMMO)

3. Camp Dog Bandana from The Rover Boutique

4. Fast Capture Leash from Yeah Buddy Rocks

5. Glowdoggie Led Collar from Glowdoggie (Use code AMMO at checkout for a $5 refund)

Dog Crazy Gift Guide // Ammo the Dachshund

1. Dog Nail Art from Dog Park Publishing

2. Work Like a Dog, Play Like a Dog Screenprint from Studio Animaux

3. Dog Grille Ornament from Anything Dogs

4. Sit, Stay, Wander Sweatshirt from Nic and the Newfie

5. Dog Shoes from The Matt Buttler

Happy Holiday Shopping to one and all! Ammo the Dachshund

Olga’s 90th Birthday

Olga's 90th Birthday Party // Ammo the Dachshund

For the second time this year I was invited to a very special lady’s 90th Birthday Party!

Olga's 90th Birthday Party // Ammo the Dachshund

My dear friend Olga is one of my favorite customers at my shop, and without fail she always brings me a bag of cookies (and lots of sweet kisses) every time she visits.

Olga's 90th Birthday Party // Ammo the Dachshund

So I was so very excited when I was invited to Olga’s Surprise 90th Birthday Party with all of her friends and family.

Olga's 90th Birthday Party // Ammo the Dachshund

Now one thing to know about my friend Olga is that she’s one of the biggest dog (and pony) lovers there ever was. And over the years she has accumulated a lot of furry friends – including my pal Minnow who she met at one of his very first public appearances ever!

Olga's 90th Birthday Party // Ammo the Dachshund

Olga's 90th Birthday Party // Ammo the Dachshund

So as you can imagine there were a lot of 4 legged attendees at Olga’s party.

Olga's 90th Birthday Party // Ammo the Dachshund

Olga even had her pony friend Rainy come to visit her!

Olga's 90th Birthday Party // Ammo the Dachshund

Now really, a birthday party with dogs AND ponies…..best birthday party ever in my book!

Olga's 90th Birthday Party // Ammo the Dachshund

Olga's 90th Birthday Party // Ammo the Dachshund

A very Happy Birthday to my dear friend Olga! I wish you many many more, and next year I think we should invite even more ponies to your party! Ammo the Dachshund

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY to pick up my Adventure Awaits T-shirt to benefit the Coast to Coast Dachshund Rescue! Check it out HERE!

Mimi Green Engraved Buckle Collar Review & Giveaway

Disclosure: This review and giveaway is brought to you by Mimi Green.

Mimi Green Engraved Buckle Collar Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Recently my new friends at Mimi Green sent me one of their Laser Engraved Buckle Collars to test out.

Mimi Green Engraved Buckle Collar Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

With a hole slew of collar patterns, colors, and styles I almost couldn’t decide which one I would like to wear. That is until I spotted this lovely velvet teal color (aka the Zack Collar) and I just knew it would be perfect!

Mimi Green Engraved Buckle Collar Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

The Laser Engraved buckle is a plastic/metal hybrid which is great for dogs of all sizes, but especially smaller breeds because it makes the collar weigh less than a full metal buckle.

And if you’re someone that can’t stand the sound of jingle jangle id tags as your dog runs around the house, you can always forgo them if you like since your dog’s identification is right on the collar!

Mimi Green Engraved Buckle Collar Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

While a velvet collar is probably not optimal on the farm (as it may collect a little too much “farm”), I just couldn’t help but take my new Mimi Green Collar for a fun farm photoshoot.

Mimi Green Engraved Buckle Collar Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

The pretty teal color just popped out there! And their velvet collars also come in lots of other fun colors.

Mimi Green Engraved Buckle Collar Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

You can totally see me on the cover of Vogue can’t you!

Grab your own vogue worthy collar with engraved buckle from Mimi Green, and as a bonus you can save 10% with code Ammo10

And now for the best part….

Mimi Green Engraved Buckle Collar Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

ONE LUCKY WINNER WILL WIN A LASER ENGRAVED COLLAR FROM MIMI GREEN

Here’s HOW TO WIN:

For this giveaway I will be using, Rafflecopter. By entering this giveaway you will be signing up for the Mimi Green Newsletter, but you can unsubscribe at anytime. Winner 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 12/16/14 12AM EST. Open to WORLDWIDE readers. 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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Disclosure: This is a sponsored post by Mimi Green, but all opinions are my own! Ammo the Dachshund

P.S. Don’t forget, today is the last day to enter my Enter at A, LLC for a custom leather collar.

Only a few days left to pick up my Adventure Awaits T-shirt to benefit the Coast to Coast Dachshund Rescue! Check it out HERE!

Friday Fetch: American Beagle Outfitters

Who would of thought that big name clothing line, American Eagle, would start catering to the dogs too! They may have joked about it on April Fools day with a fake website dedicated to selling clothing for your furry friend, but this time it’s no joke! That’s right, my mom spotted a line of dog apparel in our local American Eagle store just the other day, and it looks like you can shop them online too!

Friday Fetch: American Beagle Outfitters // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: American Beagle Outfitters // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: American Beagle Outfitters // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: American Beagle Outfitters // Ammo the Dachshund

Come on, you know your dog needs a selfie hat! *wink* You can fetch these fun items and more from American Beagle Outfitters brought to you by American Eagle.

P.S. Looks like American Eagle has a special coupon out for 20% off your order with code GOODNEWS right now.Ammo the Dachshund

Disclosure: This is not a sponsored post, nor do I own any of these products – just simply wanted to share my latest find!

Friday Fetch: Houndworthy Jackets

Likely it’s because these jackets are reminiscent of vintage style horse blankets, but I’m totally digging the collection of cold weather gear over at Houndworthy!

Friday Fetch: Houndworthy Jackets for Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Houndworthy Jackets for Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Houndworthy Jackets for Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Houndworthy Jackets for Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

Check out these dog jackets and more from Houndworthy – with worldwide shipping available!Ammo the Dachshund

Disclosure: This is not a sponsored post, nor do I own any of these products, just simply wanted to share my latest find!