Did you ever just feel like getting dressed up? You know, slicking back your hair and putting on your fanciest bowtie?
Makes a dog feel pretty good!
Check out my 5 minute no sew bowtie! 
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Fashion Show with my Friends Mattie & Margot
Disclaimer: This review is brought to you by Mattie & Margot.
Have you heard of Mattie & Margot? If not, then you are missing out my friend. Makers of stylish handmade dog collars, Mattie & Margot carry every color under the sun, and they’re just what I needed to brighten up my summer!
I purchased one of Mattie & Margot’s Mystery Collars (in yellow) and received this sunny Yellow Gold collar – isn’t it happy? With their Mystery Collars you can choose a color range for $16 or let it be a total surprise for $12 – what a great deal!
And because Rachael (the expert sewing machine operator behind Mattie & Margot) knew that us farm dogs always need a back-up collar, she sent along this snazzy Bluebird/Navy Collar too.
I’m still not sure which one I will stink up first on the farm, it’s a tough call.
I was looking so fine in my new collars that my kitty pal Spider got a little jealous. Too bad for her they don’t come in kitty sizes!
But for all you canines out there, I’m sure there’s a Mattie & Margot Collar just for you, they even come in a new miniature size! Which one would you choose?
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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!
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
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.
Step 3: Next fold your ends towards the center so that they just overlap where the center mark would be.
Step 4: Fold the entire piece of fabric in half.
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.
Step 6: Using the small strip of fabric you cut, fold in the edges.
Step 7: Wrap the thin strip of fabric around your bowtie and tie in a double knot in the back.
Step 8: Tie your Bowtie around one of your dogs collars, trimming any excess fabric if need be.
You’re now ready for an Easter Party!
Now if I could only decide which one to wear!
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!
The Sunny Spot
Did you ever find that perfect sunny spot in the house? You know the one, it’s warm and soft, and makes you just want to snuggle up and close your eyes.
There really is only one thing that can drag me from a sunny spot…..COOKIES!
Do you have any? Because I’d gladly lend you my sunny spot for the afternoon if you did! *wink*
Happy Valentine’s Day Friends
Yay, it’s finally here! Valentine’s Day!
Today is the day to share your love with those you care about (although you should make it a point to do that every day!).
I’ve always thought Valentine’s Day is great, especially when you’re wearing rose colored glasses!
I can see things so much clearly now…..
….like how especially good looking you are! *wink* *wink*
But seriously I totally Woof You! Thank you so much for reading my blog, friending me on Facebook, and leaving me nice messages day after day. It makes a dog feel oh-so-loved.
I’m blushing just thinking about all the love!
And because today is Valentine’s Day, I figured it was high time I updated my viral Valentine’s Day Photo, that was taken the very first year I had started my Facebook page, to something even better!
Free Kisses circa 2010
Free Kisses circa 2013
I hope you have a very LOVE -LY day….even without rose colored glasses! xoxo Happy Valentine’s Day!
Progress Report on Dog Agility
As you probably know, I’ve been taking weekly agility training classes since last spring. I’ve come pretty far in my training, but I still have lots to learn until I’m ready to compete.
Last week I had a visitor at class…..which means I have video proof that I’m an agility dog! Yay!
This week I decided that the teeter totter was a bit scary – I mean do you really blame me, that thing catapults you into the sky! But mom helped me get through my fears, and hopefully I’ll be back to darting across it at super hero speed just like I had been doing for the past several months.
Anyone else taking dog agility classes? What’s your favorite obstacle? Mine is the A-frame!
Spring Doxiefest
We still have the winter to get through first, but I’m anxiously awaiting the arrival of Spring. Especially this year, because it marks the 3rd Annual Spring Doxiefest in Bel Air, Maryland!
This year I will be attending this event on Sunday, April 21, 2013 from 11am – 3pm to be hosted by the Coast to Coast Dachshund Rescue.
I have been invited to paint and perform during the Doxiefest and I’ll also be bringing along some of my cards and dachshund merchandise.
I’ve already begun working on a new performance, which I hope to have ready for this event.
So mark your calendars, prepare your dachshunds, and be ready for a day of doxie fun this Spring! I hope to see you there!
More details on this event can be found HERE.
The non-Adventure Days
Contrary to popular belief, not “everyday” is an adventure at my house.
On those rare days that there isn’t much going on, I can be found like this.
Fighting the urge to sleep, because you never know when you need to be ready for your next big adventure.
It’s best to sleep with one eye open too, because…..
..you never know when the paparazzi is going to show up!
And everyone knows you don’t want to have photos of you with bed-head circling around on the internet.
Lucky for me I look cute no matter what I’m doing. *wink*
The Super Hero Code
Being a Super Hero means many different things. Not only do you have duties to uphold, but you also have to live by the Super Hero Code. And since you are my friends, I’m going to share with you the super top-secret Super Hero Code. Which means this is on a need-to know basis….and I better not find it all over Facebook! *wink*
Ammo’s Super Hero Code
1. You have to look extra dashing in your Super Hero cape (spandex tights are optional – as not everyone can pull those off).
2. You have to have a charming smile that makes everyone instantly fall in love with you. (This one’s for the ladies).
3. You need to be able to bark in the face of danger (growling can be substituted if need be), because Super Heroes can’t be weenies.
4. Your greatest weapon is your nose, and a great Super Hero can smell friend or foe from a mile away.
5. You need to have bulging muscles and the ability to think on your toes.
6. You have to be smart and courageous or at least hide the fact that you like to snuggle under the covers with your mom at night.
7. All Super Heroes like cookies. (and we’re never too proud to accept donations – please see my mailing address below) *wink*
8. You must never take yourself too seriously, and laugh everyday.
9. You must have a heart of gold
10. And most importantly….Super Heroes don’t have to clean their bedrooms, pick up their toys, or brush their teeth. Did you hear that mom? It’s in the code! *wink*
Now go forth and be Super everyday!
An Apple A Day
Friday is the first day of Autumn here in the good old US of A. Which means the apple tree in my back yard is looking a lot like this lately:
Fall is my favorite time of year, not only is my Birthday in 2 weeks (October 5th to be exact), but it’s the anniversary of when I met my family. So to pre-celebrate the lovely fallness, I had a little chow down on my first apple of the season.
This means I don’t have to go to my annual vet check up in November then, right?