Throwback Thursday: The Head Tilt

It’s Throwback Thursday time! I dug through my old puppy photos and pulled out these gems to share with you today.

Throwback Thursday: The Puppy Head Tilt // Ammo the Dachshund

I was pretty cute, right? Well it’s about to get even cuter – because there is one thing I’m pretty sure none of you can resist…..it’s the elusive puppy head tilt!

Throwback Thursday: The Puppy Head Tilt // Ammo the Dachshund

What’s that you say, you’ve melted into a puddle of goo? Yea, I can have that effect. *wink*Ammo the Dachshund

Adorable Goodness for your Monday

It’s Monday, so I thought what better way to beat the Monday blues than to have a little photoshoot of adorable cuteness.

Super Model Dachshund // Ammo the Dachshund

The hope is that my stunning good looks just brighten up your day.

Super Model Dachshund // Ammo the Dachshund

And my eyes, can you see that twinkle of sunshine in my eyes? That’s just for you.

Super Model Dachshund // Ammo the Dachshund

So snap out of your Monday funk, spin around in your office chair & let my little Dachshund smile make your day that much better! xoxo, Ammo the Dachshund

Snowday with the Ponies

Ammo the Dachshund // Snowday

On Friday I got to leave work early on account of the snow that made it’s way to Pennsylvania.

Ammo the Dachshund // Snowday with the Ponies

Of course a little bit of snow never stops me from having an adventure, so I bundled up in my jackets and decided to have some fun on the farm. Did you know that ponies like to have snowdays too?

Ammo the Dachshund // Snowday with the Ponies

Ammo the Dachshund // Snowday with the Ponies

Ammo the Dachshund // Snowday with the Ponies

Ammo the Dachshund // Snowday with the Ponies

Ammo the Dachshund // Snowday with the Ponies

Ammo the Dachshund // Snowday with the Ponies

Ammo the Dachshund // Snowday with the Ponies

Snowdays are so much fun, but there is really only one thing that makes them oh so amazing….

Ammo the Dachshund // Snowday with the Ponies

…coming inside to a warm blanket and a bowl of kibble! Ammo the Dachshund

Guinea Pig

Guinea Pig - Testing out the new Nifty Fifty Lens // Ammo the Dachshund

One of the things mom got for Christmas this year was a new camera lens.

Guinea Pig - Testing out the new Nifty Fifty Lens // Ammo the Dachshund

Dubbed a “nifty fifty” lens, mom’s new lens has been praised by professional pet photographers for it’s use in taking portraits of many a furry friends.

Guinea Pig - Testing out the new Nifty Fifty Lens // Ammo the Dachshund

While mom is busy learning how to take better pictures with said camera lens, I bet you can guess who her guinea pig has been.

Guinea Pig - Testing out the new Nifty Fifty Lens // Ammo the Dachshund

Although it’s still to-be-determined if this lens is capable of capturing my stunning good looks.

Guinea Pig - Testing out the new Nifty Fifty Lens // Ammo the Dachshund

Guinea Pig - Testing out the new Nifty Fifty Lens // Ammo the Dachshund

Oh, who am I kidding, the camera loves me!

Guinea Pig - Testing out the new Nifty Fifty Lens // Ammo the Dachshund

Regardless, it’s pretty exhausting being a guinea pig, and I think I’ve earned a 3 hour nap after this photoshoot.Ammo the Dachshund

Camera lens image from here.

Happy New Year! It’s 2013!

Happy New Year! It's 2013! Celebrating with Ammo the Dachshund

Did you hear that? It’s the sound of cheering!

Happy New Year! It's 2013! Celebrating with Ammo the Dachshund

Cheering because we’re ringing in the New Year! It’s now 2013!

Happy New Year! It's 2013! Celebrating with Ammo the Dachshund

I had a great 2012, but I’m really looking forward to kicking off 2013 with a bang!

Happy New Year! It's 2013! Celebrating with Ammo the Dachshund

I can’t wait for all the fun adventures that 2013 will hold, and I hope you’ll stick around for the ride!

Happy New Year! It's 2013! Celebrating with Ammo the Dachshund

xoxo, Ammo the Dachshund

2013 New Year Goals

In keeping up with my yearly tradition I’ve decided to take a look back over the goals I made for myself last year to see how I did! I’ve also come up with a new list of goals for 2013 that will hopefully keep me on my toes!

My 2012 Goals:

1. Learn a new trick with my favorite pony, Minnow.

Ok, so I can’t recall a SPECIFIC trick I learned with Minnow this past year, but I did star in our brand-new Painting Pony DVD with him. And I had a super fun super hero shoot with Minnow this summer.

Ammo the Dachshund Super Hero and his Super Hero Pony

2. Compete in my first agility trial or take an agility class with a new club.

While I’m not quite ready for my first agility trial just yet, I have been taking agility classes since the spring. I’m hoping I might be ready for a trial sometime next year.

DIY Dog Agility Weave Poles // Ammo the Dachshund

3. Make more home movies, featuring me!

I’m happy to report that I’ve created lots of new video footage this year (over 50 videos on my youtube channel!), and I even landed on two national television spots at the end of this year (which I’ll be sharing all the details on the blog soon). And if you want to catch my biggest performance of the year you can check out my new DVD HERE!

Filming for the Painting Pony DVD 2012

4. Get more creative with my costumes.

I’m happy to say I’ve dressed up more this year than any other year! You might recall my pilot’s outfit when I went flying, my super cool Halloween costume as Wile E. Coyote, and even my dapper Holiday outfit for this year.

Ammo the Dachshund // Halloween // Wile E. Coyote Costume

5. Master some new tricks and share them on the blog.

I started a new feature on the blog this year called Let’s Get Tricky! I also added a few new tricks to my repertoire and I’m hoping to continue the trend in 2013.

Ammo the Dachshund // Let's Get Tricky // Teach Your Dog to High-Five

6. Take pictures every month for my 2013 Calendar!

So I may not have specifically set out to take photos for my calendar every month, I did rack up quite a lot of space on Mom’s hard-drive with my thousands of photos from this year.

2013 Dachshund Calendar from the Flying Hero Etsy Shop // Ammo the Dachshund

7. Make more DIY projects.

I definitely got my DIY on this year! I came up with over 10 great DIY projects this year, including my Birthday Bandana, a Dipped Yellow Chair, and even a Pet First Aid Kit.

Birthday Week // DIY Pet Birthday Bandana // Ammo the Dachshund

8. Paint more.

Painting may have taken a bit of a backseat this year, but that didn’t stop me from getting created. I opened up my very own Etsy Shop, Flying Hero, to sell my greeting cards, calendars and more – many of which have helped raise money for animal rescues!

Flying Hero Etsy Shop via Ammo the Dachshund

9. Dig more holes in the backyard.

You know I got this one covered!

Ammo the Dachshund - Hole Digging Heaven - Backhoe on the Farm

10. Smile everyday!

How can you not smile when you’re having this much fun!

Ammo the Dachshund // Backyard Super Hero

So moving on to the upcoming year, I can’t wait to start 2013 off with a bang!

2013 Goals:

  1. Create some more greeting card designs for my Flying Hero Etsy Shop
  2. Master the weave poles for my agility classes
  3. Compete in an agility trial
  4. Learn a performance that I can perform on my own at events
  5. Make every day count!

So what about you? What are your goals for 2013?

2013 Dachshund Calendar from the Flying Hero Etsy Shop // Ammo the DachshundDon’t forget to start 2013 off right, check out my Calendar available for purchase HERE! Hurry, because I only have a few copies left! Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Pet By Number from Easy 123 Art

One of the gifts that my mom got this year for Christmas was a subscription to Modern Dog Magazine (a lifestyle magazine for modern dogs and their companions) – it was love at first sight for me. Mom and I quickly poured through the pages and came across some really neat products that we couldn’t wait to share with you!

One of those products was from Easy 123 Art, a website designed to help you create your own paint-by-number kits out of your very own photos. How cool is that!

Easy 123 Art Custom Paint by Number Kits of your Pet // Friday Fetch - Ammo the Dachshund

The website boasts that it’s simple to use kit allows you to upload your own photo, customize it, then get to painting!

Easy 123 Art Custom Paint by Number Kits of your Pet // Friday Fetch - Ammo the Dachshund

Easy 123 Art Custom Paint by Number Kits of your Pet // Friday Fetch - Ammo the Dachshund

These would make great gifts, or even allow you to create a custom painting of your own favorite furry friend!

You can fetch your own paint-by-number kit at Easy 123 Art starting at $49 Ammo the Dachshund

12 Days of Cheer! DIY Christmas Eve Outfit for your Dog

Yippee, it’s Christmas Eve! If you’re anything like me you are getting out your best Holiday Outfit to wear to all of the upcoming Holiday parties and festivities.

This year I decided to whip up some special festive wear – a simple DIY to make you look oh-so-spiffy this Christmas.

Disclaimer: this post does contain some affiliate links

12 Days of Cheer! DIY Christmas Eve Outfit for your Dog via Ammo the Dachshund

DIY Christmas Eve Outfit for Dogs

Materials:

  • Clip-on Tie or bowtie* (I got mine from goodwill)
  • White Collared Shirt* (I also got this from goodwill)
  • Velcro
  • Scissors
  • Hot Glue

12 Days of Cheer! DIY Christmas Eve Outfit for your Dog via Ammo the Dachshund

Step 1: Cut just the collar off of the shirt.

12 Days of Cheer! DIY Christmas Eve Outfit for your Dog via Ammo the Dachshund

Step 2: Cut the collar in half at the back of it.

12 Days of Cheer! DIY Christmas Eve Outfit for your Dog via Ammo the Dachshund

Step 3: Glue velcro to the back of the collar, you may need to measure your dog’s neck to see where to position the velcro.

12 Days of Cheer! DIY Christmas Eve Outfit for your Dog via Ammo the Dachshund

Step 4: Take your clip-on tie and shorten the length of the tie to an appropriate length for your dog by pushing the excess fabric up and through the knot of the tie.

12 Days of Cheer! DIY Christmas Eve Outfit for your Dog via Ammo the Dachshund

Step 5: Cut off the excess tie fabric at the top, leaving enough that you can glue it later.

12 Days of Cheer! DIY Christmas Eve Outfit for your Dog via Ammo the Dachshund

Step 6: Hot glue the ends of your tie back into place.

12 Days of Cheer! DIY Christmas Eve Outfit for your Dog via Ammo the Dachshund

Step 7: Clip the tie onto the collar and you’re ready for a festive night!

12 Days of Cheer! DIY Christmas Eve Outfit for your Dog via Ammo the Dachshund

I must admit, my festive Holiday outfit makes me so ridiculously good looking! Not the DIY type? Don’t worry, you can snag a festive pre-made bowtie for your pup* for any occasion!

So what will you’re pets be wearing this Christmas? Holiday bowtie, Christmas sweater or maybe – dare I say it – your birthday suit? Do tell!Ammo the Dachshund

 

 

An Acme Halloween

After much anticipation I’m now ready to reveal my epic Halloween Costume! Many of you took guesses on my facebook page as to what I would be wearing this year – and some of you even guessed right!

Ammo the Dachshund // Halloween // Wile E. Coyote Costume

Ammo the Dachshund // Halloween // Wile E. Coyote Costume

This year I dressed as the famous Wile E. Coyote from the popular Looney Toons Cartoon!

Ammo the Dachshund // Halloween // Wile E. Coyote Costume

I just couldn’t pass up the opportunity to chase that speedy Roadrunner, not to mention Wile E. Coyote had some pretty cool accessories via the Acme Catalog. The dude knew how to shop!

Ammo the Dachshund // Halloween // Wile E. Coyote Costume

Ammo the Dachshund // Halloween // Wile E. Coyote Costume

Mom helped me make a coyote hood for my costume out of fabric, wire, velcro, and hot glue – and yes, I am aware that it makes me look irresistibly cute! You’re welcome.

Ammo the Dachshund // Halloween // Wile E. Coyote Costume

My Acme rocket may have not been from the official “Acme Catalog”, but mom did her best to build it’s likeness out of an old soda bottle, some cereal boxes, paint, elastic & rope.

Ammo the Dachshund // Halloween // Wile E. Coyote Costume

So with my outfit complete I was ready to start hunting that roadrunner!

Ammo the Dachshund // Halloween // Wile E. Coyote Costume

Ammo the Dachshund // Halloween // Wile E. Coyote Costume

Ammo the Dachshund // Halloween // Wile E. Coyote Costume

Ammo the Dachshund // Halloween // Wile E. Coyote Costume

Ammo the Dachshund // Halloween // Wile E. Coyote Costume

I was sooo close, but that darn Acme Rocket malfunctioned and he got away.

Ammo the Dachshund // Halloween // Wile E. Coyote Costume

Drat!

Ammo the Dachshund // Halloween // Wile E. Coyote Costume

I stick my tongue out at the pesky roadrunner.

Ammo the Dachshund // Halloween // Wile E. Coyote Costume

Ammo the Dachshund // Halloween // Wile E. Coyote Costume

Plan B involves ropes, I’ll let you know how that pans out.

Ammo the Dachshund // Halloween // Wile E. Coyote Costume

Ammo the Dachshund // Halloween // Wile E. Coyote Costume

I hope everyone has a Happy Halloween! Be Spooktacular!

 

Roadrunner image viaAmmo the Dachshund

Super Model Dachshund

You might remember that last month I had my photo taken by professional photographer, Brenda Carpenter, in the Mutt Room during the Devon Fall Classic Horse Show.

I love the photos Brenda took of me so much, that I could hardly decide which ones to order. But while I wait for my prints to arrive in the mail, Brenda was kinda enough to send me over some digital images to share on the blog with all of my friends.

Ammo the Dachshund // The Mutt Room // Brenda Carpenter // Photographer

During the photoshoot I did my hardest to channel my inner Gisele.

Ammo the Dachshund // The Mutt Room // Brenda Carpenter // Photographer

This is my “business in the front, party in the back” pose.

Ammo the Dachshund // The Mutt Room // Brenda Carpenter // Photographer

I use this stone-cold look when I’m hunting groundhogs, if only looks could kill!

Ammo the Dachshund // The Mutt Room // Brenda Carpenter // Photographer

I even dressed up for the ladies with my spiffy bowtie from Silly Buddy.

Ammo the Dachshund // The Mutt Room // Brenda Carpenter // Photographer

Ammo the Dachshund // The Mutt Room // Brenda Carpenter // Photographer

And my favorite pose of the day…… “please mom, can I have another cookie”. Works every time! Ammo the Dachshund