Birthday Week: Presents, Presents & More Presents

Since my official Birthday was on Monday (I’m 7 woohoo!) I bet you’re all wondering what exactly I did to celebrate the special day. So I made this fun video to show you just how things went down on the anniversary of my birth…

As you can see other than opening my presents I did a whole lot of napping in the sun around the farm with my buddy Trooper. It wasn’t exciting, it wasn’t adventurous, but it’s exactly what I wanted to do on my Birthday!

Ammo the Dachshund celebrates his 7th Birthday

Ammo the Dachshund celebrates his 7th Birthday

And did you notice? My best buddy even gave me the big dog bed because it was my Birthday!

How do you celebrate your dog’s Birthday?Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

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Halloween Party // Ammo the Dachshund

Every year I host an Epic Halloween Party at my house, where all the party goers are required to dress up within a certain theme. This year’s theme was dead people, as in celebrities, historical figures, or characters that are no longer living or met their fate in a movie or tv show. As you already know, I dressed up as the American Icon, Evel Knievel.

Halloween Party // Ammo the Dachshund

Dad decided to dress as Bernie from Weekend at Bernie’s and Mom was Ellie from Up.

Halloween Party // Ammo the Dachshund

One of these years we keep saying we’ll all dress up as a group costume – maybe next year will be the year!

Halloween Party // Ammo the Dachshund

I was really excited when my best friend Trooper showed up to my party though, dressed as the equally as famous, Rin Tin Tin.

Halloween Party // Ammo the Dachshund

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Well before my time, I did have to google a photo of him – but he sounded like a pretty cool dog!

Halloween Party // Ammo the Dachshund

And just like most dogs, Mr. Rin Tin Tin had a thing for Evel Knievel helmets – mostly because my head resembled one great big tennis ball!

Halloween Party // Ammo the Dachshund

You know it’s going to be a good party when Rin Tin Tin and Evel Knievel have a wrestling match before it even gets started!

Halloween Party // Ammo the Dachshund

Halloween Party // Ammo the Dachshund

My party ended up being a smashing success – even if I did have to wait in the refreshment line exceptionally long!

Halloween Party // Ammo the Dachshund

And by the end of the night, this Evel Knievel was pooped! I better rest up though, because it will be time for my annual Halloween Party again before I know it! Ammo the Dachshund

 

October 2014 Monthly Recap

Before we get to the recap of all the exciting adventures I’ve been on in October, I wanted to give a shoutout to my special sponsors! Thanks to them I’m able to bring you exciting posts, so make sure you give them some love and check out what great products they carry!

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And now onto my October Adventures…

Birthday Week! Ammo the Dachshund's 6th Birthday

I kicked off October by celebrating my Birthday Week, specifically a year-in-review video with highlights from my 5th year!

DIY Dog Nail Art // Woof // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared a tutorial for some easy DIY String Art.

Birthday Week: Ammo Puppy Photos

I shared some super sweet photos from when I was just a wee pup.

Smart Dog Clicker App Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I tested out a clicker app for dogs.

Birthday Week: Easy DIY Paper Bowtie // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared a tutorial for an easy DIY Paper Bowtie.

Birthday Week! Ammo the Dachshund's 6th Birthday

I celebrated my 6th Birthday!

Tag Me Pet Tags Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I reviewed some super cool custom pet tags from Tag Me Pet Tags.

Yuengling Oktoberfest Dachshund Races Champion // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared my story about how I won the Yuengling Oktoberfest Dachshund Races on my Birthday!

Ammo's 6th Birthday // Ammo the Dachshund

I showed everyone what I got for my Birthday.

Paw Street Barkery Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Trooper and I ate lots of cookies from the Paw Street Barkery.

Martha Stewart Pets Fall Line // Ammo the Dachshund

Trooper and I showed off the new Martha Stewart Fall Line and how it landed us on MarthaStewart.com.

Picking Pumpkins // Ammo the Dachshund

I picked pumpkins for Halloween.

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Trooper and I shared a Throwback Thursday video of our wrestling ways.

Tags for Tails Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared my new Ammo ID tag from Tags for Tails.

Fall is in the Air // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared some fall scenes from around the farm.

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I shared my adventures from the Fairhill International Event.

Throwback Thursday: Halloween Past // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared some Throwback Thursday photos of Trooper and I during my first Halloween.

Kentucky Bluebird Kennel Bed Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I tested out a new crate pad from Kentucky Bluebird.

Evel Knievel // Ammo the Dachshund's Halloween Costume

I shared my very special Halloween Costume of Evel Knievel!

Hanging out in Leaves // Ammo the Dachshund

I hung out in a pile of leaves.

Ammo and the Fly

I shared a list of 5 things that scare me just before Halloween.

Bump in the Night // Happy Halloween // Ammo the Dachshund

I wished everyone a Happy Halloween!

Wow, October always seems to be quite a busy month for me! It’s also one of my favorite months considering I celebrate my Birthday, and Halloween is my favorite Holiday!! What sort of things did you do this October? Ammo the Dachshund

Halloween Adventures with an American Icon

Disclaimer: this post is brought to you by Barkbox.

So seeing as how we’re just a few short days away from Halloween (or Halloweenie as I like to call it), I decided it was time to officially share my costume for this year. As you might already know, I’ve made it my mission each year to come up with a handmade costume (with some help from my mom and dad) – and this year was no exception!

Evel Knievel // Ammo the Dachshund's Halloween Costume

Of all the super heroes that have graced the pages of Marvel comics, there is only one real life superhero (well aside from me) …… Evel Knievel. And the legend lives on with my Halloween Costume this year!

Evel Knievel // Ammo the Dachshund's Halloween Costume

Evel Knievel was known as King of the Daredevils as he flew through the air on his motorcycle – over canyons, mountain lions, rattlesnakes, even buses.

Evel Knievel // Ammo the Dachshund's Halloween Costume

Of course when I chose to be him this Halloween I couldn’t help but envy his costume fashion flare and brave (albeit maybe a bit foolish too) daredevil antics.

Evel Knievel // Ammo the Dachshund's Halloween Costume

I’m glad he at least opted to wear a helmet!

Evel Knievel // Ammo the Dachshund's Halloween Costume

Considering Evel Knievel broke a record 32 bones in his career, which landed him in the Guinness Book of World Records, I knew some precautions had to be taken before I attempted my first daredevil feat.

Evel Knievel // Ammo the Dachshund's Halloween Costume

Evel Knievel // Ammo the Dachshund's Halloween Costume

So to prepare, I practiced falling…..gracefully. Well as gracefully as one can when flying through the air on a motorcycle.

Evel Knievel // Ammo the Dachshund's Halloween Costume

So after a thorough practice session on “landing” I headed out to the backyard to attempt my first stunt.

Evel Knievel // Ammo the Dachshund's Halloween Costume

Mom helped me set up some ramps, and I double triple checked them for safety.

Evel Knievel // Ammo the Dachshund's Halloween Costume

But seeing as how I was a little short on school buses for my first daredevil stunt, I had to improvise and use ponies instead.

Evel Knievel // Ammo the Dachshund's Halloween Costume

Also, I had a little trouble coming by a motorcycle, but not to worry – Mom’s vacuum seemed like the perfect thing to carry me through the air.

Evel Knievel // Ammo the Dachshund's Halloween Costume

Now if you’re particularly nervous about watching a dachshund dressed as Evel Knievel riding a vacuum over several ponies than I suggest you close your eyes for this next part. It’s not for the faint of heart.

Evel Knievel // Ammo the Dachshund's Halloween Costume

Better yet, I’ll spare you all the scary details and just let you know that I did it! I landed safely on the other side – clearing the ponies, and gently navigating my vacuum to the ground.

Evel Knievel // Ammo the Dachshund's Halloween Costume

But you know what, after my hair raising adventure through the air, I decided I’m much safer with all 4 feet on the ground.

Evel Knievel // Ammo the Dachshund's Halloween Costume

Especially when my October Barkbox showed up at my door!

Evel Knievel // Ammo the Dachshund's Halloween Costume

Packed full of lots of yummy Halloweenie goodies just for me, it totally got my into the spooky spirit! (As if wearing an Evel Knievel costume wasn’t Halloweenie enough)

Evel Knievel // Ammo the Dachshund's Halloween Costume

Did you know that Barkbox has a new program called Scout’s Honor – and if you or your pup isn’t completely happy with an item, the BarkHappy team will replace it with something better suited – or issue a credit of equal value to the brand new BarkShop.

Evel Knievel // Ammo the Dachshund's Halloween Costume

My favorite this month? This Plush Puppies Invincibles Cat!

Evel Knievel // Ammo the Dachshund's Halloween Costume

And now that my Barkbox has arrived, something tells me I won’t be making it to the other side on my next big jump!

If you want to fetch your dog a Barkbox Subscription to be excited about too, make sure you use coupon code AMMO5 for 15% off this month only! Only a few days left!

Evel Knievel // Ammo the Dachshund's Halloween Costume

And now, I leave you with an Evel Knievel quote…

“Kids want to be like me, men want to be me, and the women want to be with me” – Evel Knievel

Happy Halloweenie everyone! Ammo the Dachshund

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Barkbox, but all opinions are entirely my own!

Picking Pumpkins

Picking Pumpkins // Ammo the Dachshund

Over the weekend mom and dad took me to pick out my Halloweenie pumpkins.

Picking Pumpkins // Ammo the Dachshund

And oh boy where there pumpkins galore to choose from!

Picking Pumpkins // Ammo the Dachshund

But not to worry, this nose is very experienced at picking out the very best carving pumpkins!

Picking Pumpkins // Ammo the Dachshund

Just look at these beauties I sniffed out! I can’t wait to get to carving them, all I have to do is decide what to carve. Any suggestions?

And if you didn’t know, I’m also pretty awesome at carving pumpkins too, just like these sweet pumpkins from a few years back.Ammo the Dachshund

10 Homemade Costumes for Dogs

Every year my mom and dad make me a homemade halloween costume.

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

Last year I was a Raphael the Ninja Turtle.

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

And the year before I was Wile E. Coyote. And while this year’s Halloween costume is under wraps for now, I thought it would be fun to round up some of my favorite DIY Halloween costumes for dogs from around the web. Hopefully it will help spark some ideas for your own pup’s costumes!

10 Homemade Costumes For Dogs

10 Handmade Halloween Costumes for Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

1. Scuba Diver [via]

10 Handmade Halloween Costumes for Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

2. Chik Fil A Cow [via]

10 Handmade Halloween Costumes for Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

3. Grapes [via]

10 Handmade Halloween Costumes for Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

4. Bobsled Team [via]

10 Handmade Halloween Costumes for Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

5. Snuggles [via]

10 Handmade Halloween Costumes for Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

6. Pilot [via]

10 Handmade Halloween Costumes for Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

7. Popeye [via]

10 Handmade Halloween Costumes for Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

8. Captain America [via]

10 Handmade Halloween Costumes for Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

9. Lego Dog [via]

10 Handmade Halloween Costumes for Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

10. Pizza Delivery Boy [via]

What does your dog plan to dress up as this Halloween? Any guesses on what I might be this year? Ammo the Dachshund

Barkbox Review & Giveaway

Disclaimer: This review and giveaway is brought to you by Barkbox.

I had heard great things about Barkbox, a monthly subscription plan of goodies for your furry friend, and I was super excited when they offered to send me a box.

Last month I received my very first Barkbox delivery, and since it was the month of October, mom was determined to get a photo of me in my Halloween costume with my box of goodies.

Barkbox Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Only when I got a sniff of all the glorious things inside my October Barkbox, I just couldn’t be bothered to sit pretty in my Ninja Turtle costume for photos. So I ripped off that mask and dove right in!

Barkbox Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Barkbox is one of those companies that I can really get behind, because not only do they provide a great product, but they also donate 10% of their proceeds to dogs in need.

Barkbox Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

With subscription plans starting as low as $19 a month, there is something for every budget!

Barkbox Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

For such a small box I was surprised at how much they were able to fit in there! And I can’t help but think these would make the perfect gifts for all your dog loving friends this Christmas.

Barkbox Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I loved the pack of shareable Halloween treats, which I even shared with a few of my doggie friends. And the Mutt Meatballs look like a blast (all you have to do is add a pound of ground beef to the mix and cook).

Barkbox Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Of course I wasted no time showing my new toy how we do things in my house.

Barkbox Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

He may have only lasted a few hours with me, but we both had the time of our lives.

Barkbox Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

For all my friends you can get $5 off any new BarkBox subscription with code AMMO5

And incase you were wondering, I share really really well, which is why……

Barkbox Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

TWO Lucky WINNERS will WIN a 3 Month Subscription to Barkbox

Here’s HOW TO WIN:

For this giveaway I will be using, Rafflecopter. We only use the information you provide to contact the winners and we never share it – so not to worry. 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 11/26/13 12AM EST. Open to US and CANADA Residents Only. Winners must claim their prizes within 48 hours of being notified or prize will be forfeited. Good luck!

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Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Barkbox, but all opinions are entirely my own.Ammo the Dachshund

October 2013 Monthly Recap

Before we get to the recap of all the exciting adventures I’ve been on in October, I wanted to give a shoutout to my special sponsors! Without them I wouldn’t be able to keep my website up and running.

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And now a look at everything I’ve been up to this past October…

Birthday Week: Ammo's Birthday Wish List // Ammo the Dachshund

October kicked off my Birthday Week Celebration, and I started off by sharing my Birthday Wish List.

Birthday Week: Ammo turns 5 // Reader Survey // Ammo the Dachshund

I created a little Birthday week survey for everyone, and even answered some of your burning questions.

Birthday Week: DIY Dachshund Piñata for your Dog via Ammo the Dachshund

I shared a tutorial on how to create a DIY Piñata for your dog!

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I created a free desktop wallpaper so you can smile all day long!

Birthday Week: Ammo the Dachshund turns 5!

I turned 5 years young on October 5th!

Birthday Presents and Homemade Cookies // Ammo the Dachshund

My mom helped me bake Birthday Cookies!

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I started training for the Dachshund Races.

Ammo's 2014 Wall Calendar // Flying Hero Etsy Shop

I announced the release of my 2014 Calendar!

Yeungling Oktoberfest Dachshund Races // Ammo the Dachshund

I recapped my adventures at the Oktoberfest Dachshund Races.

Clean Run Toys // Ammo the Dachshund

I introduced everyone into the world of dog agility toys.

Adventure Awaits // Ammo the Dachshund Button

I introduced my new Ammo Buttons!

Fair Hill International with Ammo the Dachshund

I went to the Fair Hill International Event with my pal Trooper.

Shilah the Husky in Pink with Glowdoggie // Ammo the Dachshund

I had a photoshoot with my pal Shilah and her new pink Glowdoggie collar.

Bump in the Night // Happy Halloween // Ammo the Dachshund

Things got spooky around my house as I prepared for Halloween.

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

I shared my 2013 Halloween costume, and my new found love of pizza.

Halloween Party // Ammo the Dachshund

I shared my halloween party adventures with everyone.

What kind of fun did you have this October? 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

 

 

Birthday Week: Free Desktop Wallpaper

Even though it’s Birthday Week, I decided not to make it ALL ABOUT ME, so I whipped up a little desktop wallpaper for everyone to use!

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And because I’m feeling extra generous (and it’s Friday) I also wanted to give all my friends a coupon code to use in my online shop!

So use BIRTHDAYWEEK to receive 20% off anything in my SHOP. (coupon expires 10/3/13)

And don’t forget to stop by my blog for a special post tomorrow – because on Saturday I turn FIVE! Ammo the Dachshund