Happy Holidays

12 Days of Cheer! Merry Christmas from Ammo the Dachshund

Hitch up my sleigh! Because Santa is taking a little too long to get here, so I’m taking matters into my own hands!

Holiday Tidings

Baby P and I are going to take a little blogging break to enjoy some time with family until after the new year. Don’t worry, we’ll be back to share all the fun we had!

Happy Valentine's Day // Ammo the Dachshund

Before I head off on some holiday fun with my family, I wanted to say Thank You! Thank you for reading my blog, leaving me comments (which I do read all of them), and sharing in the love of all my fun. I never thought that 6 years later I would still be writing this blog for all of you! It’s been a wild adventure, and I’m glad you’ve been here to share in all of it.

Here’s to 2017! Yippee! Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

 

A Parading We Will Go

Holiday Christmas Parade

A few weekends ago I took Baby P on a very special outing. I took her to her very first Christmas parade!

Holiday Christmas Parade

Holiday Christmas Parade

The real reason I’m always in attendance of my town’s holiday parade is to entertain the customers at our shop. I always do a pretty good job of that (nobody’s better than me at playing dead), and this year Baby P even helped me out by squealing and dancing for all the visitors too (only my camera crew missed catching that, shame on them). It was nice to have a little extra help, entertaining customers is hard work!

Holiday Christmas Parade

But after our duties at the shop (and more than a few diaper changes for Baby P), we hit the streets to watch the parade.

Holiday Christmas Parade

Holiday Christmas Parade

Fire trucks and flashing lights are always a favorite for me and now my sister too, but the music really gets us in the Christmas mood!

Holiday Christmas Parade

I was super excited to see some fellow low riders in the parade! Although I’m pretty sure I totally had them out dressed!

Holiday Christmas Parade

Baby P though, she got to wave to Santa! I admit, I was a bit jealous, but then I remembered that I’ve had 8 years of Santa visiting my house just for me, so I felt a little better about sharing Santa with my sister this year. Overall we had a blast at the Holiday Parade this year, and I can’t wait until next year when my sister will be running around at it with me!

Only 3 more sleeps until I get to see what Santa brings me under the tree! I can’t wait!

Does your town have a holiday parade? Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

 

Light Therapy for Pets + A Giveaway

Disclaimer: This post and giveaway is brought to you by LumaSoothe. All opinions are my own, and I only share products I think you and your pets will love.

Light Therapy for Dogs

Trooper and I were recently introduced to something new by our pals at Luma-Tech. See Luma-Tech makes LumaSoothe, a Light Therapy Treatment for Pets. What exactly is that? Well my friends, it’s basically a special light that is used to heal!

Light Therapy for Dogs

LumaSoothe provides pain relief from deep joint & muscle related issues such as arthritis while also treating your pet’s skin & surface conditions such as Wounds, Eczema, and Hair loss. Since I don’t have any of those issues (lucky me right), the logical thing to do was to let my old pal Trooper be the tester on this one. Just look at his sweet old face…he’s perfect (just don’t remind him that he’s really just a year older than me). Trooper does have that worldly old look about him, and he does sadly have arthritis in his elbows, and has for quite some time.

Winter Storm Jonas on the Farm with Ammo the Dachshund

Trooper never lets his arthritis slow him down though (he does have to keep up with me after all), and he lives quite a vigorous life on the farm. Over the years he’s done lots of things to keep himself feeling youthful including joint supplements, so light therapy seemed like a great thing to add to his regime to keep him ready to take on the world.

Light Therapy for Dogs

Trooper’s arthritis comes and goes in the form of a limp, and when he happened to start this light therapy experiment several weeks ago he wasn’t limping at the time.

Light Therapy for Dogs

Every evening before bed Trooper gets a 15 minute session with LumaSoothe. It comes with two different lighted heads on each unit, one for treating deep issues like arthritis, bursitis, tendinitis, hip dysplasia, sprains & strains, back pain, deep surgical wounds, and deep muscle soreness – while the other treats surface issues like eczema, chronic pain, promotes hair growth and healthier skin too. Trooper has been testing out the deep treatment light for the past several weeks in the hopes that it will keep his arthritis pain at bay.

Light Therapy for Dogs

I of course was right by his side to lend moral support, and the best news is that Trooper’s limp has not returned the entire time he’s been testing out the LumaSoothe.

Light Therapy for Dogs

In fact, Trooper enjoyed the treatments so much on his joints that he tends to fall asleep during them. I might have been a bit jealous.

Light Therapy for Dogs

Light Therapy for Dogs

Regardless of my jealousy I’m just glad my pal is feeling good.

Light Therapy for Dogs

LumaSoothe triggers cellular stimulation which helps relieve pain, reduce inflammation, increase blood circulation as well as cellular rejuvenation, so if you’re looking for something to help your pet with chronic pain or skin issues, you may want to check it out.

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Light Therapy for Dogs

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Adventures of Ammo + Baby P: Vol. 4

Another month has passed and Baby P is now 4 months old! Can you believe it? And just like the past 3 months I was right by her side to document just how much she’s grown.

Adventures of Ammo & Baby P: Vol 4

Adventures of Ammo & Baby P: Vol 4

We’re super serious about our monthly photos….as you can see.

Adventures of Ammo & Baby P: Vol 4

And because it’s the month of December, we totally had to take one making our “OMG Santa’s Coming!” faces!

Incase you missed the previous monthly sessions, be sure to check out Months 1 – 3 on my blog.

Raise your paw if you think Baby P is growing up way too fast! Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

A Very Merry Christmas with the Jolly Guy

Just before Thanksgiving I went on a special adventure to visit Santa! Now I know what you’re thinking, visiting Santa before Thanksgiving? But hey….

A Very Merry Christmas

…no lines! And when you have your little baby sister with you, no lines is a good thing!

A Very Merry Christmas

That’s right, this was Baby P’s first time visiting with Santa. And you know I taught her well when the first thing she did was to tug on Santa’s beard to make sure it was real. You can never be too careful these days!

A Very Merry Christmas

And if you’re thinking I let Baby P have all the fun, you would be mistaken. I NEVER pass up the opportunity to tell a jolly man in a red suit EXACTLY what I want for Christmas!

A Very Merry Christmas

Next year Baby P and I need to work on our smiles. (It’s always hard to concentrate on picture taking when you’re trying to remember your Christmas wish list). We’ll get there.

It was fun to actually have a buddy to visit Santa with this year, after all, for the past 8 years I’ve been doing it solo. Santa is always more fun with friends!

Do your dogs get to visit Santa every year?Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

VitaLife All Natural Dog Treats Review + A Giveaway

Disclaimer: This blog post and giveaway is brought to you by VitaLife. All opinions are my own and I only share products I think you and your dogs will love.

VitaLife All Natural Dog Treats Review + Giveaway

Farm Life. It’s the kind of life that makes you want to plant a garden, eat healthy, and be outdoors (naturally, right?). But since I’m pretty sure you can’t plant Chicken Tender and Duck trees, I’m super glad my friends at VitaLife have the next best thing!

VitaLife All Natural Dog Treats Review + Giveaway

Trooper and I were really excited to test out the VitaLife Dog Treats because they contain only pure and simple ingredients.

VitaLife All Natural Dog Treats Review + Giveaway

The VitaLife All Natural Chicken Tenders are hand-crafted with only one main ingredient, Real Chicken, and does not include any by-products, wheat, corn, soy, added glycerin, added salt, artificial colors or flavors. And the same goes for the rest of their treat line.

VitaLife All Natural Dog Treats Review + Giveaway

VitaLife All Natural Duck Tenders are made with Real Duck…..yum!

VitaLife All Natural Dog Treats Review + Giveaway

Mom appreciated the fact that all the Tenders came “perforated” in a way so they were easy to break into bite-size pieces. Because we all know that Trooper and I would swallow those things whole given the chance!

VitaLife All Natural Dog Treats Review + Giveaway

Our favorite treats of the bunch were the VitaLife All Natural Sweet Potato and Duck Twists. These low fat treats had me at first bite! Yummy Yummy farm fresh treats!

VitaLife All Natural Sweet Potato and Duck Twists

VitaLife All Natural Sweet Potato and Duck Twists

So if you’re looking for an all natural treat for your pups be sure to check out the VitaLife line, they’re made with love, naturally!

VitaLife All Natural Dog Treats Review + Giveaway

Plus, Trooper and I can vouch, they’re so yummy that we could hardly take a decent photo with all those delicious packages.

VitaLife treats are available online and in stores.

And now for the best part….

VitaLife All Natural Dog Treats Review + Giveaway

THREE WINNERS WILL A PACKAGE OF VITALIFE TREATS (winner’s choice: Duck, Chicken, Sweet Potato)

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Holiday Tidings

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Holiday Tidings

Hey friends! My sister and I are here today to share how we spent last weekend getting into the holiday spirit. You know, because it’s not officially the Christmas season until you go full on Christmas!

Holiday Tidings

Number one on the to-do list, GET THE CHRISTMAS TREE!

Holiday Tidings

Since I’m an old pro about hunting down that special tree I got to lead the expedition for our happy Christmas tree. I was a bit worried at first that all the good ones were taken, but then I found the perfect one!

Holiday Tidings

Baby P agreed, so we said Dad, CHOP IT DOWN!

Holiday Tidings

But first we had to take a xmas tree self! (everyone does it)

Holiday Tidings

Timber!

Holiday Tidings

I could hardly get home fast enough once the tree was down to help decorate it with my family!

Holiday Tidings

Before the decorating could begin though mom got us all in front of the camera for a family portrait. A special one at that because we all got to wear our Ugly Christmas Sweaters from our friends at BooHoo.com. (that’s right, they have sweaters for the whole family, even the dog!)

Holiday Tidings

Although to be fair, I don’t think they are that ugly at all! Dad got to wear one that said “Chillin with my Snowmies”, Mom’s said “Santa! OMG Santa’s Coming, I know him, I know him” (can you guess that movie), Baby P was a little too small to fit into most of the sizes on their site but she didn’t want to be left out so she wore a 5 year old size that said “Merry Christmas Ya Filthy Animal”. And as you can see I wore a fun holiday sweater too!

Holiday Tidings

Official Christmas Family Photo ….check! Now it was time to decorate the tree!

Holiday Tidings

The tree may have been trimmed, but Baby P and I weren’t ready to stop being Christmasy.

Holiday Tidings

With maybe a few outtakes here and there! Yay for Christmas!

You can snag a fun sweater for yourself and your pups from our friends at BooHoo.com!

What fun things do you do with your pets to get into the holiday spirit? Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

November 2016 Monthly Recap

November has been a total blast with lots of outdoor fun as we got into the swing of my favorite time of year, fall! It’s the perfect time for hikes and adventures.

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And now it’s time for my November adventures…

Jasper Swag Dog Walking Bags

I shared my secret to having lots of adventures with my family.

Adventures with Pumpkins

I shared all the fun I had carving pumpkins with my sister.

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 18 with Ammo the Dachshund

I got my sleep on again this month.

Adventures of Ammo + Baby P: Vol. 3

I shared how I’m documenting my sister’s growth each month.

Adventures in Petco

I took my sister to one of my favorite stores.

Cool Weather Hikes

I hit the trail and went off on a hike.

All Up In It

I got myself into some dirty business on the farm.

Pet Friendly Road Trip // Ammo the Dachshund

I set off on an adventure for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

The 5-in-1 Leash You'll Love + A Giveaway

I shared my cool new leash from HUND Denmark, and my giveaway with them is still going on!

Baby P's Christmas Wish List

Baby P and I shared what we are hoping ends up in Santa’s sleigh!

And that brings us to December! Time for warm blankets and snuggling up on the couch with mom and dad!

What was your favorite adventure of mine this month? Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

Ammo & Baby P’s Christmas Wish List

12 Days of Cheer // Ammo the Dachshund visits Santa 2012Christmas will be here before you know it, and since I know Santa would totally appreciate a little extra help when it comes to my wish list I decided to make it a little easier on him. So here’s what I’m hoping finds it’s way into his sleigh this year.

*this post contains affiliate links, but it’s all products I would love to call my own!

Ammo's Christmas Wish List

1. Flat Out Leash

2. Pet Teepee

3. Leash Poop Bag Holder

4. Farmers Market Treats

5. Happy Moppy Dog Chew Toy

And because my little sister, Baby P didn’t want to be left out I helped her pick out a few things for her wish list too. As you can see I have had quite the influence on her, and some of the items are things I’m hoping to enjoy with her too!

Baby P's Christmas Wish List

1. Follow Me Fred

2. Fisher-Price Smart Stages Puppy

3. Toddler Sled

4. Mini Monkey Mat

5. Dachshund Clothing

 

What do you think will be on your pup’s list this year? 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