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

Birthday Week: Happy 6th Birthday Ammo!

Birthday Week! Ammo the Dachshund's 6th Birthday

Today I officially turned 6 years old! The past year has been a crazy fun ride and I’m looking forward to even more excitement for year 6! Thanks for celebrating all week long with me, and incase you missed it here is all the fun we had:

Today I’m off celebrating my Birthday with my family at the Yuengling Oktoberfest Dachshund Races! (here’s to hoping I win on account of it’s my Birthday!)

Anyway thanks again for celebrating with me, and sticking around year after year! With Furiends like you every day is a blessing! Ammo the Dachshund

Birthday Week: DIY Easy Paper Bowtie

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

Since tomorrow I officially turn SIX, I thought I would pop in today to give you a quick an easy DIY so that you can celebrate along with me tomorrow in style! This DIY is so simple and easy you can probably make it with items you find around your house. Here’s how…..

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

Supplies:

  • Kraft Paper (from my shop or you could even use scrap paper or newspaper)
  • Washi Tape (or any colorful tape)
  • Baker’s Twine (from my shop, or any fun ribbon/string you have laying around)

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

Step 1: Tear or cut a scrap of paper into a long rectangle shape and wad up into a ball. The longer and wider the paper the bigger the bowtie will be.

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

Step 2: Flatten out your paper and fold the two rectangle ends into the middle, overlapping at the center.

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

Step 3: Pinch the center where the paper overlaps and wrap some washi tape around the center to hold it into place.

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

Step 4: Wrap some Baker’s Twine around the center and tie leaving the ends long so that you can tie it onto your dog’s collar.

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

See wasn’t that easy!

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

Now you have no excuse not to get your dog festive for my Birthday tomorrow! Make sure you post photos of your dog celebrating on my Facebook wall!

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

And hopefully you’ll join in with me tomorrow as I celebrate 6 years of life (there may be some singing involved!).Ammo the Dachshund

 

Birthday Week: Puppy Photos

Birthday Week! Ammo the Dachshund's 6th Birthday

I’m sure it comes at no surprise that I’ve grown a lot in the past 6 years. So I thought it would be fun to share some of my puppy photos, because really…what’s cuter than a dachshund puppy?

Birthday Week: Ammo Puppy Photos

Birthday Week: Ammo Puppy Photos

Birthday Week: Ammo Puppy Photos

Birthday Week: Ammo Puppy Photos

Birthday Week: Ammo Puppy Photos

Birthday Week: Ammo Puppy Photos

Mom says I’m still the little spitfire I was back then, so it’s good to hear that some things never change.

If you’re looking for some more adorable puppy photos of yours truly, be sure to check out my throwback thursday posts! Ammo the Dachshund

Birthday Week: Ammo Year-in-Review Birthday Video

Birthday Week! Ammo the Dachshund's 6th Birthday

In celebration of my upcoming 6th Birthday my mom made me a lovely video to look back over my past year of adventures. So if you’ve got 11 minutes to spare, make sure you check out the video below to relieve all the happy memories from my past year on this earth!

Watch this video on youtube.

Looking at all of my adventures in video form makes me so grateful that I get to share all of my fun with you! Thanks so much for checking in on my blog, leaving me nice comments, and making a dog feel extra special. I can’t wait for year #6 and for all of life’s adventures ahead. I hope you’ll continue to join me for all the fun! Ammo the Dachshund

Birthday Week: Big Instagram Giveaway!

Birthday Week: Big Instagram Giveaway with Ammo the Dachshund

Since we’re celebrating my 6th Birthday Week I thought it would be fun to giveaway some fun goodies from my Online Shop! Because we all know you have to get a goodie bag when you go to a party!

Birthday Week: Big Instagram Giveaway with Ammo the Dachshund

So just what goodies am I giving away? Well for starters you’ll win this fabulous Imagine Print, along with all the Birthday Cards in my greeting card line, and this fun little dachshund cookie cutter! Here’s what you have to do to enter…

Birthday Week: Big Instagram Giveaway with Ammo the Dachshund

Follow me on Instagram – @kyleydiluigi – Repost the image above to Instagram and tag @kyleydiluigi and #ammoturns6 (Open to WORLDWIDE Readers, unfortunately private accounts are not eligible to enter). Contest ends 10-7-14 and winner will be announced on instagram. Contest rules and image above can also be found via our instagram account.

And for all my fans I’m also offering up a special discount to my Online Shop! Use code AMMOTURNS6 for 30% off your order this week only! (coupon valid until 10-6-14)

This giveaway is for instagram users, but don’t worry, if you don’t have instagram you can still enter my BW Barkery Giveaway this week for a fun necktie collar and leash! 

P.S. Don’t forget to stop by my blog later today as I have another fun post for you that you won’t want to miss!Ammo the Dachshund

Super Mom-Mom’s 90th Birthday

Super Mom-Mom's 90th Birthday // Ammo the Dachshund

A couple of weeks ago I attended a very special Birthday party. It was a party for my Super Mom-Mom’s 90th Birthday!!

Super Mom-Mom's 90th Birthday // Ammo the Dachshund

I came to the party armed with my most festive party hat, ready to celebrate the day with my family.

Super Mom-Mom's 90th Birthday // Ammo the Dachshund

I even brought along a special Birthday surprise that my mom helped me make at the shop.

Super Mom-Mom's 90th Birthday // Ammo the Dachshund

My cousins and I waited patiently for the very best part of the day…

Super Mom-Mom's 90th Birthday // Ammo the Dachshund

….singing Super Mom-Mom Happy Birthday!

Super Mom-Mom's 90th Birthday // Ammo the Dachshund

Happy 90th Birthday Super Mom-Mom…..I can’t wait to celebrate your 91st Birthday with you next year!

Party on! Ammo the Dachshund

Happy Birthday Ammo the Dachshund!

Today is my Birthday! I’m officially 5!

Birthday Week: Ammo the Dachshund turns 5!

Even though I’m five I don’t feel a day over 2! I’m looking forward to many more years of adventures and I wanted to thank all of you for joining me for Birthday Week as well as all of my journeys! I enjoy making all of you smile and I appreciate you leaving me comments on my blog and facebook page. I’m lucky to have friends like you!

Birthday Week: Ammo the Dachshund turns 5!

And now I bet you are all wondering what exactly I got for my Birthday! So lets take a look inside my gift box!

Birthday Week: Ammo the Dachshund turns 5!

Oh lucky day, I got a Benebone (which I can’t wait to start chewing to see how well it will hold up to my choppers), and Nylabone Dental Chew, and a yummy goody from Pet Valu! I feel like the luckiest boy in the world!

So thanks again for celebrating with me this week. I hope you had as much fun as I did! 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

Birthday Week: Dachshund Art Giveaway

Welcome to Birthday Week! Each year I celebrate my Birthday, which is on October 5th, during the first week in October! This year I will be turning 5 and I figured there was no better way to start off the Birthday Week celebration then to giveaway some goodies to all my fans!

Birthday Week: Dachshund Art Giveaway via Ammo the Dachshund

So I rounded up some of my favorite Dachshund Prints to giveaway to two lucky readers!

Birthday Week: Dachshund Art Giveaway via Ammo the Dachshund

First up we have a lovely Dachshund Sleep Study Print by Kimmy Hogan from White with Three! Modeled after her own mini dachshund, Rio, this sleep study documents 8 of the many contortions that us doxies love to sleep in.

Birthday Week: Dachshund Art Giveaway via Ammo the Dachshund

My mom helped me custom frame my own dachshund sleep study, and now it’s happily hanging on my office wall!

Birthday Week: Dachshund Art Giveaway via Ammo the Dachshund

Next we have a cute dachshund print by Debbie Sampson! You might remember I shared my own custom framed print by Debbie a few months ago, which is now hanging in my office at home!

A Dachshund's Art Gallery // Ammo the Dachshund

And now for your chance to win some happy dog art for your own walls!

TWO Lucky winners will receive one of the Dachshund Art Prints Above.

Here’s HOW TO WIN:

For this giveaway we will be using Rafflecopter. We only use this information to contact the winner and we never share it – so not to worry. Two 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. Open to US Residents Only. Winners must claim their prizes within 48 hours of being notified or prize will be forfeited. Good luck! **Art Prints do not come custom framed, but if you are in need of framing, make sure you check out my mom’s shop!

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Thanks for celebrating my Birthday with me! Make sure you stop by all week long to see what else I have in store! Ammo the Dachshund