Dog Days of Cheer! Visiting Santa

Every year I take an annual picture on good old St. Nick’s lap. Since I was 8 weeks old I haven’t missed a chance to whisper in Santa’s ear all the goodies I’d like him to bring me under the tree (because we all know I’m always super good and would NEVER deserve coal).

And Santa, incase you’re reading this, it definitely wasn’t me that opened up all those Christmas packages that were sitting at my front door last week. I’m pretty sure we have a squirrel on the rampage!

Dog Days of Cheer! Ammo the Dachshund Visits Santa

This year for my annual Santa visit I visited the mall! It’s not every day that us dogs get to visit such a shopping establishment (although if it were up to me dogs would definitely be allowed in the mall all the time!).

Dog Days of Cheer! Ammo the Dachshund Visits Santa

I’m pretty sure I made all the other dogs jealous with my awesome Christmas gear (which by the way you can snag one of these super cool handmade holiday pet hats from my friend on etsy), and Santa even commented that I looked like I should be working in the North Pole! How cool!

Dog Days of Cheer! Ammo the Dachshund Visits Santa

Now Santa and me are BFF’s, and I wouldn’t be surprised if he took me for a sleigh ride on Christmas Eve. Now if I could only figure out what to wear…..

Do you take your dog to visit Santa? Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

 

Holiday Gift Guides for Dogs & Dog Lovers

Yay! It’s time for my holiday gift guides! I know you’ve got a special dog or dog lover in your life that you’re stumped on what to get them. Well have no fear! I’ve got the best collection of gift ideas for all your friends.

*this post contains some affiliate links

Holiday Gift Guides for Dogs

1. Reindeer Beanie

2. Roxxter Dog Toy

3. Rope Slip Leash

4. Dog Beer

5. Bacon Flavored Dental Chew

6. Bark & Co. Barklyn Hipster Gift Box (use code AMMO for a surprise at checkout)

Holiday Gift Guide for Dog Lovers

1. Dog Breed Mug

2. Wireless Pet Monitor

3. Ammo’s 2016 Calendar

4. Dog Cookie Cutter

5. Corgi Socks

6. Crusoe the Celebrity Dachshund Book

 

So what’s on your pup’s Christmas Wish List this year? Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

 

How I Spent My Christmas

So I’m back from my mini holiday vacation, and I don’t know about you, but mine wasn’t far long enough!

And while I very much enjoyed “unplugging” for a bit, I just couldn’t wait to share with you all the adventures I had while I was gone. I have so much to share from hiking trips, to airplane rides, and adventures with friends, but before I get to all that, lets start off where I left off….Christmas Eve!

What I did for Christmas // Ammo the Dachshund

So on Christmas Eve, after I finished working a 1/2 day at the shop with mom, it was time for a little adventure.

What I did for Christmas // Ammo the Dachshund

First stop on my adventure, was a pit-stop at the Pretzel Factory. My only gripe, they didn’t sell dog cookies.

What I did for Christmas // Ammo the Dachshund

But not to worry, because we arrived at my local Pet Valu just in time to do a little pre-Christmas shopping.

What I did for Christmas // Ammo the Dachshund

And guess who was doing some last minute shopping himself? That’s right, I got to whisper my Christmas list into Good Old St. Nick’s ear on Christmas Eve! And he assured me that I didn’t make the naughty list……phew!

What I did for Christmas // Ammo the Dachshund

And boy was he right, because when I awoke on Christmas morning there was a whole pile of goodies under the tree for me!

I’m pretty much an expert at present unwrapping, and I wasted no time diving right into my gifts!

What I did for Christmas // Ammo the Dachshund

The first item to reach my wrath – my December Barkbox! And just like every other month it has arrived at my doorstep, it did not disappoint!

What I did for Christmas // Ammo the Dachshund

And if your pup is wishing it received these goodies (plus the adorable bandana you’ll see me wearing later), don’t worry, you have until January 10th to snag your pup a Barkbox for 10% off with code AMMO5

What I did for Christmas // Ammo the Dachshund

Under my tree was also this super cool Himalayan dog chew with a Ruffhides wrap from the Barkshop.

What I did for Christmas // Ammo the Dachshund

Curses that Ruffhides wrap really slowed down my chewing, to which mom said yay! and I said aw man!

What I did for Christmas // Ammo the Dachshund

Santa must have been peeking over my shoulder when I was in Pet Valu on Christmas Eve, because he snagged me one of these mini Benebones….my favorite!

What I did for Christmas // Ammo the Dachshund

My mom and dad also got me one of these nifty travel bags for my dog food from Harry Barker – I can’t wait to take it along on my next camping trip!

What I did for Christmas // Ammo the Dachshund

They also got me a package of my very favorite treats, these organic chicken treats from Plato.

What I did for Christmas // Ammo the Dachshund

Santa also brought me a couple of lounge collars in my favorite color teal, so I can keep a few in all my favorite places – the farm and the shop.

What I did for Christmas // Ammo the Dachshund

And last but not least, my friends at Chewy.com sent me these Texas Toothpicks. They are made from pure beef tail and provide both a crunchy and chewy treat that help keep teeth and gums clean. So while I’m munching away on a tasty treat – I can feel good knowing my teeth are getting sparkly clean!

What I did for Christmas // Ammo the Dachshund

After a fun morning at home with my family I packed up and headed out to the farm.

What I did for Christmas // Ammo the Dachshund

I was so excited to spend Christmas day on the farm with my pal Trooper, especially because he FINALLY moved into his new house!

What I did for Christmas // Ammo the Dachshund

Of course I couldn’t show up to my buddy’s house empty handed, I also brought along a few goodies for him too like a Ruffhides Chew toy just for him.

What I did for Christmas // Ammo the Dachshund

Trooper needed a little help breaking it in though, so like the best friend that I am, I offered to show him how it’s done. I’m so sweet like that.

What I did for Christmas // Ammo the Dachshund

I also gifted my buddy this handmade pet id tag from Tag Me Pet Tags, which I had custom made with his name and the farm logo on it – on account of that he now officially lives on the farm.

What I did for Christmas // Ammo the Dachshund

Trooper really loved it, and if you want to snag your pup one too you can use code HOLLYAMMO for 10% off your next purchase.

What I did for Christmas // Ammo the Dachshund

The best part about spending Christmas day on the farm though, that my furry little pony friends were just right outside the door.

What I did for Christmas // Ammo the Dachshund

It made it that much more special that I could spend time with all of my friends on Christmas day.

What I did for Christmas // Ammo the Dachshund

Before my holiday festivities could come to an end I packed up at the farm and headed over to my MomMom & PopPop’s house for some more fun with all my cousins and Aunts & Uncles.

What I did for Christmas // Ammo the Dachshund

I had a blast opening presents with my family.

What I did for Christmas // Ammo the Dachshund

And even took a few selfies with my cousins!

P.S. Santa if you’re reading this, I really want a pair of those spiffy storm trooper & darth vadar pajamas next year too!

Happy Holidays friends! Ammo the Dachshund

Disclosure: This post contains links to some affiliate pages, but all opinions are entirely my own.

 

Merry Christmas from Ammo

12 Days of Cheer! Merry Christmas from Ammo the Dachshund

Merry Christmas Friends!!!

I hope you’ve enjoyed celebrating the 12 Days of Cheer with me! December has been quite the crazy whirlwind for me as mom and I have been working lots of overtime at the shop to fulfill everyone’s Christmas framing orders. So since I haven’t had a day off in about 3 weeks, I think I’m pretty much due for one. So I’m going to be taking a short little blogging break until after the new year as I spend today celebrating Christmas with my friends and family.

But incase you’ll miss my fuzzy little face (and wiggly tail), I will be posting over on my Facebook page in the meantime.

12 Days of Cheer! Merry Christmas from Ammo the Dachshund

And I’m awfully glad that Santa already delivered my presents…..because I just couldn’t help myself! But sometimes everyone deserves to be a little naughty!

Happy Holidays! xoxo, 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! Christmas DIY Projects

I’ve been celebrating the 12 Days of Cheer for several years now, and each year I like to come up with some fun and festive DIY projects that involve your 4-legged friends. And while I still have some fun new ones to share this year, I thought it would be fun to round up some of the ones I’ve done over the years.

So here’s a few of my festive Christmas DIY Dog Projects:

12 Days of Cheer! DIY Easy Prize Ball for your Pet // Ammo the Dachshund

Strapped on time? Make this simple and fun DIY prize ball for your dog with things you have laying around your house!

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

Need a simple gift for all your dog friends? Check out this Easy DIY Gold Dog Ornament tutorial.

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

Having a holiday party? Make this Easy DIY Holiday Outfit for your dog to make him look extra spiffy for all your guests.

12 Days of Cheer! DIY Pet Snowglobe via Ammo the Dachshund

Everyone loves a snow globe. Make this DIY Pet Snowglobe so your dog can have one too!

12 Days of Cheer! DIY Holiday Pet Garland using Milkbones! via Ammo the Dachshund

It’s always fun to add a little woof to your holiday decorating. Make this DIY Holiday Pet Garland.

12 Days of Cheer! DIY Holiday Dog Cookie Jar via Ammo the Dachshund

Every dog loves dog cookies! Make this fun DIY Holiday Cookie Jar – it makes a great gift!

12 Days of Cheer! Ammo the Dachshund's DIY Holiday Dog Ornaments

Trimming the tree just got way more fun with these DIY Holiday Dog Ornaments!

Stay tuned, because tomorrow I’ve got a brand-new Holiday DIY project that you’re going to love! Ammo the Dachshund

12 Days of Cheer! A Dachshund’s Wish List

With the thought that old Kris Kringle is not too far away from a visit to my house I just couldn’t help but come up with my very own Holiday Wish List.

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

1. Burrow Den from the Barkshop

2. Dachshund Print from Gus and Abby

3. The Emerson Hoodie in Fireside Plaid from Penn + Pooch

4. Organic Chicken Treats from Chewy

5. Ruffhides Chew from the Barkshop

P.S. Santa if you’re reading this, I’m hoping you didn’t catch one of my recent blog posts about the time mom caught me red handed making a mess in the shop. But if you did…..Trooper made me do it! Ammo the Dachshund

12 Days of Cheer! Ammo’s Holiday Card

Hooray! My 2014 Holiday Card has made it’s way to my online shop along with all my other designs from years past.

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

This year I decided to do my own rendition of the classic Christmas song, Jingle Bells.

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

Why don’t you sing along with me,

Dashing through the snow
In a one-dog wooden sled
O’er the fields we go
Barking all the way
Bells on collars ring
Making spirits bright
What fun it is to ride and bark
At all the neighbors tonight!

Happy Holidays!

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

Now I’m sure you probably think I’m a total pro behind the camera (which yea, I sort of am), but it actually takes me quite a few tries to get that one perfect shot for my holiday card every year. And as I’m sure every super model has outtakes just like me, I thought it would be fun to share a few of mine….

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

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

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

And lets just say there is dozens more where that came from. So as you can see creating my spectacularly cheery holiday card each year is no easy task – it’s an art I tell you! An art that I’m still perfecting even after 6 years of “modeling”.

So if you’d like to shop my spectacular awesome holiday card you can check it out in my online shop – it comes in singles and 8 card sets for all your happy mail sending needs! Ammo the Dachshund

12 Days of Cheer! Free Desktop Wallpaper

Just incase you were thinking about falling asleep on the job this year, I whipped up this fun and FREE Desktop Wallpaper with a friendly reminder that Santa see’s it all!

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

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Ho Ho Ho! Ammo the Dachshund

12 Days of Cheer! Come Celebrate with Ammo!

12 Days of Cheer! // Ammo the Dachshund

Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy, it’s one of my favorite times of the year! Starting today it’s my 12 Days of Cheer Celebration! What is the 12 Days of Cheer you ask? Why only the most awesome, spectacular, fantastic celebration of all things Holiday on the internet!

12 Days of Cheer! // Ammo the Dachshund

So grab ahold of your best Santa hat (which it may be helpful if you can at least see with it on) and join me for 12 days (monday through friday) as I celebrate all things Christmas! I’ve got fantastic giveaways, holiday gift guides, Christmas adventures, DIY’s and so much more!

12 Days of Cheer! // Ammo the Dachshund

And be sure to check back often, as I’ll be posting sometimes twice a day! I can’t wait to celebrate the 12 Days of Cheer with you! Ammo the Dachshund