Friday Fetch: Valentines Day Round-up

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner I thought it would be fun to round-up some special V-day goodies (for dogs and people too)! Check out what I’m currently digging below…

Valentines Day Round-up // Ammo the Dachshund

1. Gourmet Peanut Butter Dog Treats from Two Tails Dog Bakery ($5.50)

2. Dog Toy Valentine Squeaker from Cherry Willow ($6.00)

3. 10 Pack of Dog Valentines from Embellish by Jackie ($10.00)

4. Red Leather Dog Collar with hearts from Hi Horse Ranch ($39)

5. Dog Heart Pin Brooch from Artsy Clay ($6.00)

What will you be getting your valentine this year? Ammo the Dachshund

 

Valentine’s Day DIY Flirt Pole – Interactive Dog Toy

Valentine's Day DIY Flirt Pole - interactive dog toy // Ammo the Dachshund

Just in time for Valentine’s Day I have a simple and easy DIY that your dog is going to love! My DIY Flirt Pole is an interactive dog toy that entices your dog to chase a fast moving lure. The Flirt Pole is quickly becoming my absolute favorite toy to play with. It’s also a great way to exercise high-energy dogs – and if you have been snowed in for as long as I have this is a must!

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Valentine's Day DIY Flirt Pole - interactive dog toy // Ammo the Dachshund

Supplies:

Valentine's Day DIY Flirt Pole - interactive dog toy // Ammo the Dachshund

Step One: If you want your flirt pole to be extra colorful you may want to paint it. I painted mine to have a silvery finish.

Valentine's Day DIY Flirt Pole - interactive dog toy // Ammo the Dachshund

Step Two: Once your paint is dry twist a screw eye into one end of it.

Valentine's Day DIY Flirt Pole - interactive dog toy // Ammo the Dachshund

Step Three: Cut your fleece into two 25″ x 5″ strips. Alternatively you could also use an old stuffed toy that your dog loves as well.

Valentine's Day DIY Flirt Pole - interactive dog toy // Ammo the Dachshund

Step Four: Tie your rope around the middle of your fleece strips.

Valentine's Day DIY Flirt Pole - interactive dog toy // Ammo the Dachshund

Step Five: Braid the ends of your fleece and tie it in a knot at the bottom.

Valentine's Day DIY Flirt Pole - interactive dog toy // Ammo the Dachshund

Step Six: Tie the other end of your rope to the screw eye on your dowel. You’re now ready to have a blast playing with your dog!

Valentine's Day DIY Flirt Pole - interactive dog toy // Ammo the Dachshund

Valentine's Day DIY Flirt Pole - interactive dog toy // Ammo the Dachshund

If you make your dog one toy this year, this should be it. I seriously don’t know how I lived without one for so long!

Valentine's Day DIY Flirt Pole - interactive dog toy // Ammo the Dachshund

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Valentine’s Day is Almost Here

Valentine’s Day is almost here, so just incase you’re still looking for that perfect Valentine gift I thought I would share a few of the treasures currently available in my online shop.

Dachshund Valentine's Day Cards // Flying Hero // Ammo the Dachshund

Dachshund Valentine's Day Cards // Flying Hero // Ammo the Dachshund

I’ve got some fun Valentines, perfect for giving to the ones you love!

Dachshund Notepads & Pens // Ammo the Dachshund // Flying Hero Etsy Shop

Dachshund Notepads & Pens // Ammo the Dachshund // Flying Hero Etsy Shop

I’ve even got some happy little notepad and dachshund pen sets in lots of fun colors!

Valentine's Day DIY // Heart Collar Accessory for your Dog // Ammo the Dachshund

Valentine's Day DIY // Heart Collar Accessory for your Dog // Ammo the Dachshund

And incase you’re looking for something a little more hands on, make sure you check out my Valentine’s Day DIY of a Heart Collar Accessory for your dog!

ammo the dachshund valentines day

Happy Valentine's Day Friends // Ammo the Dachshund

If you really can’t get enough of the love, make sure you check out my past adventures with the language of love!

Shop for more Valentine’s Day goodies in my shop! xoxo,Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Meredith Wendell Collars

Lately I’ve been loving things with pops of bright color, and when it comes to dog accessories I love it on them even more!

Each of these Meredith Wendell Collar are made from Italian Saffiano leather. They include 2 D-rings to affix leash and tags and have gold hardware. I’m totally in love!

Friday Fetch: Meredith Wendell Collars // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Meredith Wendell Collars // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Meredith Wendell Collars // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Meredith Wendell Collars // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Meredith Wendell Collars // Ammo the Dachshund

You can fetch your own limited edition Meredith Wendell collar starting at around $60. Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Personalized Dog Line Drawing Art

Lets face it, personalized art is just oh so much fun – add a dog to that and it’s totally got my tail wagging!

With a selection of 24 tail-wagging dog breeds, you can celebrate the arrival of a new pet or honor a longtime family friend with a customized pen-and-ink pet drawing from Grandin Road. You can also get personalized cat portraits too!

Friday Fetch: Personalized Dog Line Drawing // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Personalized Dog Line Drawing // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Personalized Dog Line Drawing // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Personalized Dog Line Drawing // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Personalized Dog Line Drawing // Ammo the Dachshund

You can fetch your own personalized dog line art drawing from Grandin Road for $49. Ammo the Dachshund

New Dachshund Greeting Cards

Just before the end of the year my mom helped me put together a bunch of new greeting cards featuring photographs that she’s taken of me over the past few months.

Well now that they have come back from the printers, I’ve added them to my online etsy shop, Flying Hero!

Flying Hero Shop Update // Dachshund Greeting Cards

Flying Hero Shop Update // Dachshund Greeting Cards

Flying Hero Shop Update // Dachshund Greeting Cards

Flying Hero Shop Update // Dachshund Greeting Cards

Flying Hero Shop Update // Dachshund Greeting Cards

You can check out these designs and more by visiting my Etsy Shop, Flying Hero. They’re so cute you could even frame them (after you send them to all your friends of course!)

And because I wanted to say thanks for all the support over the years, use code YAY2014 to receive 20% off your purchase of $10 or more! (coupon expires 1/27/14Ammo the Dachshund

12 Days of Cheer! DIY Easy Gold Dog Ornaments

With Christmas just around the corner Mom and I decided to add a little bling to our tree! (inspired by this tutorial) This super easy DIY is also great to use as gifts for all your doggie friends! So easy your could make these this weekend as gift toppers for all your gifts!

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

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

Materials:

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

 

Optional Supplies:

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

Step 1: Lay out a sheet of wax paper and using your rolling pin flatten out a piece of model magic that is large enough to fit your cookie cutter. Keeping it about 1/2″ to 1″ thick.

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

Step 2: Press your cookie cutter into the model magic.

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

Step 3: Tear away the excess and poke your bamboo skewer into the spot where you want the string for hanging to be.

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

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

Step 4: (optional) You can stamp a name or word into your ornament using the rubber stamps if you choose. It’s a great way to personalize them for all your friends! (no ink required as you will be painting them later)

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

Step 5: Allow the model magic ornaments to dry for several days so that they harden. (they will harden faster if you set them near a heat source (not on it!) and remove them from the wax paper)

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

Step 6: Once your ornaments have hardened you can add a few coats of gold spray paint (or really any color you like). Optional – add some glitter by sprinkling it on while your paint is still wet.

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

Then just add some twine and your ornaments are ready to hang on your tree or gift to a friend!

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

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

Only thing that would make these better is if they were actually edible (which sadly they are not), paws crossed for edible dog bone ornaments for next year! Ammo the Dachshund

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

Part of the joy of the holidays is picking out gifts for the important people (and dogs) in your life. Which is why I’ve rounded up these fun gift guides, not to mention I just love to shop!

Holiday Gift Guide for Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

  1. Chevron Tweed Bowtie from Charlie Be Good
  2. Striped Fleece Dog Hoodie from American Apparel
  3. Lucky Dog Swag Bag – Holiday Edition from Petswag
  4. Rope Dog Leash from Gray Paw Design
  5. Cloud 7 Travel Pet Bed from Petswag

Holiday Gift Guide for Dog Lovers // Ammo the Dachshund

  1. Make your own Pretty Pet Puppy Sewing Kit from Pupurin
  2. Custom Pet Portrait from Adam Regester
  3. Pet Portrait Hand Painted Coffee Mug from Gifts Hand Painted
  4. Ammo the Dachshund Calendar from Flying Hero
  5. Everyone needs a Belly Scratch T-shirt from Barkbox

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Happy Holiday Shopping!

 

P.S. Our friends over at Barkbox are offering a $10 off discount on all new Barkbox subscriptions until January 3rd!

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What Does the Fox Say?

So I might be a little behind on the internet craze with the music video, What does the fox say, but I’ve totally been singing along to it’s catchy tune since last week. So catchy in fact that I dug out my “fox” costume and had a little fun.

(If you’re behind like me, you can watch the full music video by Ylvis)

What does the fox say // Ammo the Dachshund // music video

What does the fox say // Ammo the Dachshund // music video

 

In fact, after listening closer to the lyrics, I’m pretty certain the song isn’t about a fox at all, but instead it’s about ME!

What does the fox say // Ammo the Dachshund // music video

“Big blue eyes
Pointy nose
Chasing mice
and digging holes”

What does the fox say // Ammo the Dachshund // music video

“Your fur is red
So beautiful
Like an angel in disguise”


Yes, definitely about me! xoxo, Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Fire Hydrant Press – Dog Silhouette Stationary and Gifts

FIRE HYDRANT PRESS specializes in dog breed silhouette stationery and other fun personalized gifts. You can even choose which dog silhouette you want printed on all their items! Perfect gifts for the dog lover who has everything or the dachshund who wants to have themselves on everything!

Friday Fetch: Fire Hydrant Press - Dog Silhouette Stationary & Gifts // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Fire Hydrant Press - Dog Silhouette Stationary & Gifts // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Fire Hydrant Press - Dog Silhouette Stationary & Gifts // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Fire Hydrant Press - Dog Silhouette Stationary & Gifts // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Fire Hydrant Press - Dog Silhouette Stationary & Gifts // Ammo the Dachshund

From playing cards to notepads, iPhone cases, and more – I’m pretty sure these would make the perfect gift for all your friends! You can fetch some for yourself too at Fire Hydrant Press.Ammo the Dachshund