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

 

 

Product Review: SafetyGlo Harness for Dogs from Chewy.com

Disclaimer: This review is brought to you by Chewy.

When my friends over at Chewy.com, formally known as Mr. Chewy (they dropped the formality because we’re all friends here), contacted me about the new SafetyGlo products they are carrying on their site – I just knew I had to take them for a whirl.

Safetyglo Harness Product Review from Chewy.com via Ammo the Dachshund

The SafetyGlo products are the only ones on the market that are solar and usb chargeable. They emit a glowing light that is visible from over 500 yards away.

Perfect for keeping your pet safe on late night walks, visible at night in the back yard, and if you’re like me….on the family farm.

Safetyglo Harness Product Review from Chewy.com via Ammo the Dachshund

But before I could take the SafetyGlo harness for a spin, I had to charge it up! The easily detachable charging unit comes with a small USB cable that can be plugged into your computer for charging. Alternatively you can leave it to charge out in the sun – or simply place it on your dog while they are outside during the day and let the sun do it’s magic.

Safetyglo Harness Product Review from Chewy.com via Ammo the Dachshund

Once charged, the SafetyGlo unit easily snaps & velcros to the back of the harness.

Safetyglo Harness Product Review from Chewy.com via Ammo the Dachshund

There is also a handy on and off switch on the charger – so during the day you can switch it off.

Safetyglo Harness Product Review from Chewy.com via Ammo the Dachshund

And at night you can let it Glo!

Safetyglo Harness Product Review from Chewy.com via Ammo the Dachshund

Of course the true test is always the farm dog test….so I harnessed up and prepared to romp around the farm in my new SafetyGlo Harness.

Farmdog approved!

I’m wearing the medium SafetyGlo Harness, which fits me snuggly like a glove – it seems the sizes might run a little small, so when ordering maybe order a size up if you are unsure.

You can fetch your own SafteyGlo Products from $5.99 – $24.99 at Chewy.com!

Disclosure: I received a SafetyGlo Harness from review, all opinions are entirely my own.Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Supercollar

The name Supercollar immediately peaked my interest, as I had secret hopes that it was a high-tech collar with gadgets and thing-a-ma-jigs fit for any super dog. Alas, it may not contain laser beams or rockets, but it does have a built in leash.

Supercollar is the first dog collar with a built-in retractable leash designed to make life easier for you and to keep your dog safe. With supercollar, your dog is always carrying its own leash!

Ammo the Dachshund // Friday Fetch // Supercollar

Ammo the Dachshund // Friday Fetch // Supercollar

Ammo the Dachshund // Friday Fetch // Supercollar

Ammo the Dachshund // Friday Fetch // Supercollar

You can fetch your own supercollar HEREAmmo the Dachshund

Can I see some ID?

As dogs we wear our names, phone numbers, and addresses around our necks for the world to see. And while this may not bode well for any dogs out there wishing to blend in as members of the secret service and whatnot – I consider my own id tags a badge of honor.

Ammo the Dachshund // Stylish Pet ID Tags

Wearing an ID tag around my neck means that there is someone that loves me and cares whether I return home safely or not – not that I make it a point to go galavanting around the neighborhood in hot pursuit of bunnies or anything. Nah, I’ve certainly never done that before. *wink*

So since wearing my name and number around my neck on a daily basis is a necessity – who says they can’t be stylish at the same time? Recently I picked up a few new ID tags to add to my collection, because you never know which one will go better with your outfit on any given day.

Ammo the Dachshund // Stylish Pet ID Tags

Ammo the Dachshund // Stylish Pet ID Tags

This silver fox I picked up from the ID Store and it dawns the logo of my recent certification of Canine Good Citizen. Ideal for those days when I’m feeling extra citizenly.

Ammo the Dachshund // Stylish Pet ID Tags

Ammo the Dachshund // Stylish Pet ID Tags

Next up is a tag that seems to have been made especially for me (in fact it was) from Cropscotch. You may remember I shared them a few weeks ago during my Friday Fetch Blog Feature. This unique wooden tag reminds me of how super I really am – and it goes great with my bulging muscles, don’t you think?

Ammo the Dachshund // Stylish Pet ID Tags

Ammo the Dachshund // Stylish Pet ID Tags

And my final accessory for the day is an adorable horseshoe tag (from the mascot collection) sent to me from my pals at Blanket Id. This tag is extra special because it contains a website link on the back that tells you everything you need to know about me should I get lost and makes it extra easy to find my human.

Ammo the Dachshund // Stylish Pet ID Tags

Lately I’ve taken to wearing two tags at once – mostly pairing my Blanket Id with one of the others – because really, one can never have too many accessories. You also might notice that each of my id tags has their own Rubit Clip, which is a secure clip that easily lets you move id tags from collar to collar – because one can also never have too many collars! But we’ll have to save my collar collection for another post.

Along with wearing proper id I am also microchipped. And while I’m still not certain if said microchip isn’t just there to transmit secret data to the government for some big conspiracy – Mom assures me she had it implanted for my safety only. The verdict is still out on that one. Ammo the Dachshund

 

 

 

 

Make sure you stop by my shop today and check out my brand-new birthday greeting card, “Super Stud“. I’m sure you have a lucky lady in your life that would love to get one of these beauties in the mail.

Ammo the Dachshund // Super Stud Birthday Greeting Card // Etsy

DIY Ombre Pet Bandana

DIY Ombre Pet Bandana via Ammo the Dachshund

Over the weekend mom and I had some fun with a little DIY project. I like to keep up with all the fashion trends, so I told mom I needed a stylish new Ombre Bandana for the summer! Ombre is new it thing, incase you didn’t know.

So here’s my super fun tutorial for a…

DIY OMBRE PET BANDANA

DIY Ombre Pet Bandana via Ammo the Dachshund

Supplies Needed:

  • Hanger (a plastic pant hanger works best)
  • Box of Dye (we ended up using a Royal Blue Color – not the pictured teal dye)
  • Cutting Tool (scissors or rotary cutter work fine)
  • Ruler or tape measure
  • White Fabric or Bandana (we used a white cotton jersey material, but the ombre color may show up better on a different material – we just didn’t have any on hand to experiment with) *we also pre-washed/shrunk our fabric before dying

DIY Ombre Pet Bandana via Ammo the Dachshund

Step 1: If you are using a piece of fabric vs. a pre-made bandana (sold at most craft stores, but better sized for a large dog), cut your fabric into a triangular shape that will fit your dog’s neck. Mom measured my neck then added 4″ to each side on the top to make room to tie it. Ex: my neck measured 12″ so we added 8″ total making the top measurement 20″ wide.

DIY Ombre Pet Bandana via Ammo the Dachshund

Step 2: Mix your dye as per the directions on the box. As a rule always add a little less water to your bucket – you can always add more water to dilute it later.

DIY Ombre Pet Bandana via Ammo the Dachshund

Step 3: Attach your bandana to the hanger.

DIY Ombre Pet Bandana via Ammo the Dachshund

Step 4: Dip the bandana 3/4 into the dye for about 5 seconds, then remove. Try to keep the bandana as level as possible when dipping into the dye.

DIY Ombre Pet Bandana via Ammo the Dachshund

Step 5: Next dip your bandana 1/2 way into the dye for 20 seconds.

DIY Ombre Pet Bandana via Ammo the Dachshund

Step 6: Remove the Bandana another 1/4 out of the dye so that just 1/4 remains in the dye. Leave it there for another 2 – 3 minutes. *you may have to experiment with dye times based on the type of fabric you are using and how quickly it soaks up the dye.

DIY Ombre Pet Bandana via Ammo the Dachshund

DIY Ombre Pet Bandana via Ammo the Dachshund

Remove from the dye and hang until dry.

DIY Ombre Pet Bandana via Ammo the Dachshund

The waiting is the hardest part!

DIY Ombre Pet Bandana via Ammo the Dachshund

When your bandana is dry you will have a stylish new accessory perfect for the summer! Yay!

DIY Ombre Pet Bandana via Ammo the Dachshund

Of course I had to break mine in by rolling in the stinkiest dead animal smell I could find. It was glorious!

Friday Fetch: The Life of Ryley

While on one of my many searches to find a cool and new product to show you for my Friday Fetch installment on the blog I came across a super fun site that sells some unique pet products. And because I couldn’t decide on just one item to share I decided why not share all my favorites!

the life of ryley

Here’s the story behind the pet products sold on The Life of Ryley…

The Life of Ryley was born out of frustration!  Over a decade ago, designer Tracy Stillman was trying to find a collar for her soft-coated wheaten terrier named Ryley.  How could it be that no collar existed that effectively showcased Ryley’s unique personality? Much less a collar that appealed to Tracy’s level of style and sophistication?  This was one spectacular duo that needed more than just an ordinary old collar.

So Tracy created her own collar just for Ryley…and from there The Life of Ryley blossomed.

The company took a little catnap for a few years.  But things kicked up again when The Life of Ryley was introduced to Colin Cuneo, a business developer and dog-lover drawn to the sense of adventure and go-gettum’ attitude that dogs bring about.

Together, Tracy and Colin have brought The Life of Ryley back with a full line of products that boast style, class and quality for pet owners who understand that sensible accessories can still be fashionable accessories.

Sadly, Ryley passed on June 8, 2010. But the rebirth of this company serves as a tribute to this angel who will be forever loved.

Check out these fun products from The Life of Ryley:

dog agility necklace - the life of ryley

Dog Agility necklace (for the humans) to keep your clicker and whistle right where you need it – such a fun idea!

faux bois ceramic dog bowl - life of ryley

Faux Bois Ceramic dog bowl, comes in white or brown

life of ryley - night owl collar

Night Owl Reflector Collar

life of ryley - rugby leash

Rugby Leash

life of ryley - park bag necklace

Park Bag Necklace – a “prettier” way to carry those doggie bags to the park

You can fetch these fun products and more on The Life of Ryley Website, also be sure to check out their Facebook page

Fashion Show! compliments of Bullseye

So today when I got to work there was a surprise package for me waiting at the shop. I’m no stranger to getting mail at the shop, but this was an unexpected package.

polka dog bakery and target via Ammo the Dachshund

When I opened it up it was filled with goodies from the Polka Dog Bakery at Target! And there was a letter from Bullseye the Target Dog saying he noticed my post online and wanted to send me a couple of his favorite Polka Dog Products.

I was totally blushing that Bullseye even knew my name!! And then I realized there was really only one thing to do when a package of goodies arrives at the shop……FASHION SHOW!

polka dog bakery and target via Ammo the Dachshund

Somehow Bullseye knew that all the Polka Dog products would match perfectly with my Super Hero Cape too.

polka dog bakery and target via Ammo the Dachshund

polka dog bakery and target via Ammo the Dachshund

Of course I broke into the box of cookies before anything else!

polka dog bakery and target via Ammo the Dachshund

polka dog bakery and target via Ammo the Dachshund

polka dog bakery and target via Ammo the Dachshund

polka dog bakery and target via Ammo the Dachshund

polka dog bakery and target via Ammo the Dachshund

polka dog bakery and target via Ammo the Dachshund

polka dog bakery and target via Ammo the Dachshund

polka dog bakery and target via Ammo the Dachshund

Every Super Hero needs to accessorize and these Polka Dog items are just so fun and vibrant that they make me the happiest Hero around.

polka dog bakery and target via Ammo the Dachshund

Thanks for making my day Bullseye, and you are always welcome to come over and play Super Heroes with me anytime!

polka dog bakery and target via Ammo the Dachshund

You can check out all the cool new products from the Polka Dog Bakery at Target HERE! 

Friday Fetch: The Cool Puppy Harness

the cool puppy harnessBeing a small dog I’m always on the lookout for cool harnesses that work well with my short legs. Also I’m a bit picky and don’t like having straps between my front legs – which somewhat limits my harness finds.

Recently I stumbled upon The Cool Puppy on Etsy, which carries a line of dog collars and leather harnesses for dogs that gives us doggies freedom of movement!

They are made of 100% leather and boast being both comfortable and durable for your dog.

You can fetch your own Harnesses and Collars at The Cool Puppy.

the cool puppy harness

the cool puppy harness

the cool puppy collar

the cool puppy collar

Friday Fetch: Silly Buddy Bow Ties – NEW Spring Collection

I’m a super duper fan of Silly Buddy (did you know he’s a real dog? Hi Buddy!), in fact all the collars I own have been made by Buddy’s mom. So when I got wind of their new Spring Bow Tie Collection I was so excited to share it with you.

The colors are so bright and fun – perfect for springtime weather! I’ll take one in every color please.

silly buddy bow tie collars

silly buddy bow tie collars

silly buddy bow tie collars

You can fetch your own Silly Buddy Collar HERE. And just in case you are wondering…..the ladies can totally rock the bow tie look too! 

Dapper Doxie

Sometimes a fellow just needs to get gussied up.

dapper dachshund ammo

So the other day at work, I used my new bowtie I got for Christmas from Silly Buddy to practice my dashing good looks for everyone.

dapper dachshund ammo

Now really, what’s more irresistible than a Dachshund in a bowtie?

dapper dachshund ammo

My dapper good looks even look great from any angle.

dapper dachshund ammo

Look deep into my eyes….closer…..closer….

dapper dachshund ammo

….now feed me some cookies! My belly is hungry!

 

Disclosure – I was not paid or perked by Silly Buddy in any way. I just simply think their collars and bowties are super duper awesome!