Friday Fetch: Happy Hound Hats for Dogs

Halloween may officially be over, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have a little costume fun all year round! These Happy Hound Hats from Kalyxcraftopia are designed to fit little dachshund heads, but I’m sure they would work well for other breeds too!

Friday Fetch: Happy Hound Hats for Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Happy Hound Hats for Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Happy Hound Hats for Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Happy Hound Hats for Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

My pal Baxter is quite the model isn’t he? His mom even made me a happy hound hat a few years ago….

Ammo the Dachshund - Imagination Hat

So if you’re looking to have a little fun with your pet, make sure you check out Kalyxcraftopia for some Happy Hound Hats!

P.S. Baxter’s mom also custom makes harnesses for happy little dachshunds (I own a few), so make sure you drop her an e-mail if you’re looking for something special for your dog. Ammo the Dachshund

Happy Halloween Friends!

Yesterday I shared my homemade Halloween costume for this year, and today I thought it would be fun to share some of the details from my annual Halloween Party!

Halloween Party // Ammo the Dachshund

As you know I dressed as Raphael from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, but for the party I added an extra special accessory. My red mini glowdoggie was the perfect accessory, and as a bonus it kept me safe too.

Halloween Party // Ammo the Dachshund

One year during our annual Halloween party I happened to escape out the front door, but thankfully I was wearing my Glowdoggie, so I wasn’t lost in the dark for long. So now every time we have a party my Glowdoggie is a necessary accessory!

Halloween Party // Ammo the Dachshund

I was so excited to show off my costume to all my friends, but of course everyone was fashionably late!

Halloween Party // Ammo the Dachshund

My dad dressed as Mr. Clean, even going as far as to shave his head! Now that’s Halloween dedication.

Halloween Party // Ammo the Dachshund

Mom was Inspector Gadget, and I was just really bummed that her go go gadget helicopter didn’t actually work!

Halloween Party // Ammo the Dachshund

We were all decked out and ready as the first party guests started to arrive.

Halloween Party // Ammo the Dachshund

I was excited to see my pal Trooper showed up dressed as a soccer player, but I really couldn’t figure out why he kept screaming GOOOOOAAAALLL all night long when the soccer ball was tied to his own back!

Halloween Party // Ammo the Dachshund

Trooper loved my costume and was convinced I had pizza hiding under my turtle shell, so all night long he kept checking!

Halloween Party // Ammo the Dachshund

As more and more guests started to arrive I was excited to see that we even had a horse guest! Now the party was really getting started!

Halloween Party // Ammo the Dachshund

We partied and partied and then partied some more, but wouldn’t you know, my pal Trooper was the first one to hit the floor. He just can’t hang like I can!

Halloween Party // Ammo the Dachshund

As my guests headed home for the night the spooky figures in the front windows of my house waved goodbye….I’m pretty sure some of the party goers had nightmares!

Halloween Party // Ammo the Dachshund

I’m sad that the Halloween season is coming to an end, but I’ll have one last hurrah tonight as I bark at all the trick-or-treaters!

Happy Halloweenie!

Make sure you check out what my pals, the Painting Ponies, dressed up as this Halloween! Ammo the Dachshund

Cowabunga Dude!

Ok so it’s one more day until Halloween, but I just couldn’t wait any longer to reveal my 2013 Halloween Costume!

Cowabunga, Dude! Ammo the Dachshunds 2013 Halloween Costume - Raphael the Ninja Turtle

Fittingly I decided to dress as another Hero of sorts, Raphael the Ninja Turtle, who even happens to be named after a famous painter. So I thought it was pretty appropriate that I chose to dress as him, since I am a painter as well!

Cowabunga, Dude! Ammo the Dachshunds 2013 Halloween Costume - Raphael the Ninja Turtle

Now being a Ninja Turtle doesn’t come without it’s own set of responsibilities. I don’t just carry around my Sai’s for fun, I have to protect the city from bad guys, specifically Shredder!

Cowabunga, Dude! Ammo the Dachshunds 2013 Halloween Costume - Raphael the Ninja Turtle

While I’m fighting crime my mask helps to protect my identity, although I’m pretty sure there aren’t too many masked turtles running around the city, but nonetheless!

Cowabunga, Dude! Ammo the Dachshunds 2013 Halloween Costume - Raphael the Ninja Turtle

I’ll let you in on a little secret though, the real reason I chose to dress as a Ninja Turtle is I hear they get all the pizza they can eat!

Cowabunga, Dude! Ammo the Dachshunds 2013 Halloween Costume - Raphael the Ninja Turtle

Weapons, pizza, and heroes – now that’s my kind of costume!

Cowabunga, Dude! Ammo the Dachshunds 2013 Halloween Costume - Raphael the Ninja Turtle

I even have an awesome turtle shell that my mom made to protect me from attacks! (and special thanks to Rebel Wag for custom making me my turtle hoodie) I’m totally ready for battle!

Cowabunga, Dude! Ammo the Dachshunds 2013 Halloween Costume - Raphael the Ninja Turtle

So when the darkness creeps in tomorrow on Halloween, you better watch out…..

Cowabunga, Dude! Ammo the Dachshunds 2013 Halloween Costume - Raphael the Ninja Turtle

….because nobody, and I mean nobody, is gonna touch my pizza while I’m on duty!

Cowabunga, Dude!

 

P.S. I’d love to see what creative costumes all my fans have come up with! So post your pets Halloweenie costumes this year on my Facebook page so we can all oooh and ahhhh over your adorable puppies!Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Halloween Costumes for your Dog

Halloween is just around the corner and while I already have my costume planned out I thought it would be fun to round-up some of my favorite costumes for pets – incase you still haven’t decided yet. So here are a few of my spooky faves this year!

Halloween Costumes for Your Dog // Ammo the Dachshund

 

  1. Bat Dog from Etsy
  2. Kermit the Frog from Petsmart
  3. Luchador from Etsy
  4. Ghostbuster from Halloweencostumes.com
  5. Fox from Etsy

What are you going to be for Halloween this year? Ammo the Dachshund

 

 

Dressed up Dachshund

Dog in Bowtie // Ammo the Dachshund

Did you ever just feel like getting dressed up? You know, slicking back your hair and putting on your fanciest bowtie?

Dog in Bowtie // Ammo the Dachshund

Makes a dog feel pretty good!

Check out my 5 minute no sew bowtieAmmo the Dachshund

Happy Mother’s Day to the Dog Moms

Kyley and Ammo the Dachshund // Dog Mom

Today is Mother’s Day, and I just wanted to pop in to say Happy Mother’s Day to all the Mom’s out there! Whether you’re a mom to a four-legged kid or a two-legged kid (or both), I wanted to tell you that you are great!

Ammo the Dachshund Super Hero and his Super Hero Pony

You mom’s are the real super heroes of the World, and without you we’d all be lost!

Ammo the Dachshund // Nursing Home Visit

So I’m sending some happy tail wags to all of the mom’s today, even those who are no longer with us. Know that you will always hold a special place in our hearts and we love you more every day!

Trooper Waving // Ammo the Dachshund

Thanks from the bottom of my heart for all that you do. xoxo, Ammo the Dachshund

5 Minute No Sew DIY Easter Bowtie for your Pet

You all know I love a good DIY project, and when it takes less then 5 minutes and requires no sewing (for my mom who is not so handy with a needle and thread) it’s just an added bonus!

5 Minute No Sew DIY Easter Bowtie for your Dog // Ammo the Dachshund

So for Easter this year my mom helped me whip up some quick DIY Bowties that I can wear when all my family comes to visit on Sunday. They’re so fun and easy to make that I can’t even decide which one to wear!

5 Minute No Sew DIY Easter Bowtie for your Pet

5 Minute No Sew DIY Easter Bowtie for your Dog // Ammo the Dachshund

What you need:

  • Scissors or Rotary cutter
  • Ruler
  • Fabric
  • Iron (optional)

Step 1: Cut a long rectangular piece of fabric (Mom cut mine 5″ x 19″ to make my small bow tie). The longer and wider you make your rectangle the bigger your bow tie will be. You will also want to cut a thinner strip of fabric, mine was 2″ x 19″, to be used later.

Step 2: Using your large rectangular piece of fabric fold in the edges. You can use an iron to crease the folds if need be.

5 Minute No Sew DIY Easter Bowtie for your Dog // Ammo the Dachshund

Step 3: Next fold your ends towards the center so that they just overlap where the center mark would be.

5 Minute No Sew DIY Easter Bowtie for your Dog // Ammo the Dachshund

5 Minute No Sew DIY Easter Bowtie for your Dog // Ammo the Dachshund

Step 4: Fold the entire piece of fabric in half.

5 Minute No Sew DIY Easter Bowtie for your Dog // Ammo the Dachshund

Step 5: With the front of your bowtie facing you, crease it into 3 even pleats. Then place a clothespin on it to hold it in place while you move to the next step.

5 Minute No Sew DIY Easter Bowtie for your Dog // Ammo the Dachshund

5 Minute No Sew DIY Easter Bowtie for your Dog // Ammo the Dachshund

Step 6: Using the small strip of fabric you cut, fold in the edges.

5 Minute No Sew DIY Easter Bowtie for your Dog // Ammo the Dachshund

Step 7: Wrap the thin strip of fabric around your bowtie and tie in a double knot in the back.

5 Minute No Sew DIY Easter Bowtie for your Dog // Ammo the Dachshund

5 Minute No Sew DIY Easter Bowtie for your Dog // Ammo the Dachshund

5 Minute No Sew DIY Easter Bowtie for your Dog // Ammo the Dachshund

Step 8: Tie your Bowtie around one of your dogs collars, trimming any excess fabric if need be.

5 Minute No Sew DIY Easter Bowtie for your Dog // Ammo the Dachshund

You’re now ready for an Easter Party!

5 Minute No Sew DIY Easter Bowtie for your Dog // Ammo the Dachshund

Now if I could only decide which one to wear!

5 Minute No Sew DIY Easter Bowtie for your Dog // Ammo the Dachshund

P.S. I expect to see lots of dogs in dapper bowties this Easter! Post your dog in their best bowtie on my Facebook wall so we can enjoy them all! Ammo the Dachshund

A is for Ammo

A is for Ammo // Ammo the Dachshund Super Hero

Lately I’ve been noticing that my Super Hero outfit is lacking a little something something.

A is for Ammo // Ammo the Dachshund Super Hero

So I sent mom on an errand to pick me up some bling, and she came back with some fantastic choices. The only problem is, I can’t decide which one I like best! So I need your help to decide which bling I should adorn my Super Hero outfit with?

A is for Ammo // Ammo the Dachshund Super Hero

A is for Ammo // Ammo the Dachshund Super Hero

A is for Ammo // Ammo the Dachshund Super Hero

So what do you think, which letter A is the one for me? Leave your vote in the comments and I’ll let everyone know which one is the winner next week! Ammo the Dachshund

A Little Green

A Little Green // St. Patrick's Day with Ammo the Dachshund

St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, so I decided to make sure I had the perfect green outfit to wear for the big day. It never hurts to be prepared.

A Little Green // St. Patrick's Day with Ammo the Dachshund

My clover tie was looking great, but I knew it needed a little something.

A Little Green // St. Patrick's Day with Ammo the Dachshund

Oh yes, the top hat totally makes the outfit!

A Little Green // St. Patrick's Day with Ammo the Dachshund

I’m ready for my night on the town with my Leprechaun posse. Don’t tell mom, but we like to get into a wee bit o mischief on St. Patrick’s Day. Only 4 more days to go!

A Little Green // St. Patrick's Day with Ammo the Dachshund

Sigh, I’m not sure I can wait that long! Ammo the Dachshund