Friday Fetch: 10 Awesome Halloween Costumes for Pets

Halloween is one of my favorite times of the year. I love getting to dress up as something I’m normally not. While I myself tend to go the DIY route when it comes to my costumes, it’s fun to browse through the store-bought options for inspiration and perhaps a little giggle too. So here’s my round-up of 10 Awesome Halloween Costumes for Dogs that I thought were pretty darn cool!

Friday Fetch: 10 Awesome Halloween Costumes for pets

  1. Super Boy from Petco

Friday Fetch: 10 Awesome Halloween Costumes for pets

2. Super Girl from Petco

Friday Fetch: 10 Awesome Halloween Costumes for pets

3. Donkey Piñata from Petco

Friday Fetch: 10 Awesome Halloween Costumes for pets

4. Beetlejuice from Amazon*

Friday Fetch: 10 Awesome Halloween Costumes for pets

5. Pink Monster from Amazon*

Friday Fetch: 10 Awesome Halloween Costumes for pets

6. Jason from Party City

Friday Fetch: 10 Awesome Halloween Costumes for pets

7. Frankenstein from Petsmart

Friday Fetch: 10 Awesome Halloween Costumes for pets

8. Banana Split from Petsmart

Friday Fetch: 10 Awesome Halloween Costumes for pets

9. Caveman from Petsmart

Friday Fetch: 10 Awesome Halloween Costumes for pets

10. Olaf from Petsmart

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So, what is your dog going to be this Halloween? I’m still working on coming up with an idea for mine…..mom says I gotta hurry though if I want her help making it! 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

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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.

ammo and trooper

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

Happy Halloween!

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

Soooo who’s excited that it’s Halloween? I know I am!

halloween trick or treat

Tonight I get to hand out candy to all the Trick-or-Treaters, and tomorrow is my annual Halloween Party!

Halloween Party // Ammo the Dachshund

You can check out last year’s recap of my Halloween Party (as well as my super awesome Ninja Turtle Costume) – and be sure to take a peek at my costume for this year! I can’t wait to show all my party guests!

What spooktacular plans do you have this weekend? Ammo the Dachshund

Happy Halloweenie Friends!

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!

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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!

10 Easy Halloween Costumes For Dogs

So as you may or may not know, Halloween is next week. Now while personally I always try to come up with a homemade costume, sometimes the reality is there just aren’t enough hours in the day. So if you’re strapped for time, but still want your pup to look their best this Halloween, have no fear! I’ve rounded up 10 of my favorite store bought costumes to make dressing up your dog a cinch this year!

10 Easy Halloween Costumes for Pets // Ammo the Dachshund

1. Dino from the Flintstones

10 Easy Halloween Costumes for Pets // Ammo the Dachshund

2. Unicorn

10 Easy Halloween Costumes for Pets // Ammo the Dachshund

3. Flash

10 Easy Halloween Costumes for Pets // Ammo the Dachshund

4. Camel

10 Easy Halloween Costumes for Pets // Ammo the Dachshund

5. Miss Piggy

10 Easy Halloween Costumes for Pets // Ammo the Dachshund

6. Owl

10 Easy Halloween Costumes for Pets // Ammo the Dachshund

7. Scuba Diver

10 Easy Halloween Costumes for Pets // Ammo the Dachshund

8. Rocket Space Dog

10 Easy Halloween Costumes for Pets // Ammo the Dachshund

9. Gumby

10 Easy Halloween Costumes for Pets // Ammo the Dachshund

10. Pink Monster

 

So which one is your favorite? Ammo the Dachshund

 

 

Throwback Thursday: Halloween Past

With Halloween just around the corner I thought it would be fun to take a look back at my VERY FIRST Halloween with my family!

Trooper dressed up as a Pony (complete with western rider and saddle on his back) and I dressed up as a cute little Dinosaur.

Throwback Thursday: Halloween Past // Ammo the Dachshund

Mom said it would of been more appropriate if I had dressed as a T-Rex (on account of my short stubby arms)…..I’m laughing real hard mom, real hard!

Throwback Thursday: Halloween Past // Ammo the Dachshund

Apparently I missed the memo that Dinosaurs are supposed to be bigger and badder that ponies though, because Trooper seemed to keep trying to get a taste of Dinosaur meat.

Throwback Thursday: Halloween Past // Ammo the Dachshund

You can check out some more photos from my very first Halloween with Trooper on the Painting Pony Blog.

What is your dog going to be this year for Halloween? Ammo the Dachshund

Updated Trick Box

Spring Doxie Fest 2013 // Ammo the Dachshund performs

If you’ve been following along with my adventures for a while, then you may recall I have a special trick box that I use for performances.

Spring Doxie Fest 2013 // Ammo the Dachshund performs

It’s served me well as I’ve performed at many venues over the years, but it was time for a little change.

Nipomo Imprints Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund - Super Hero

You might also remember that I asked all of you to weigh in how I should use my new decals on my trick box (and maybe even my helmet). Well a long 6 months later I FINALLY got around to giving my trick box a little updating!

Ammo the Dachshund's Trick Box

Ammo the Dachshund's Trick Box

Mom helped me scrape off my old decal, add a fresh coat of paint, and reapply my decal from Nipomo Imprints for a brand-new look!

Ammo the Dachshund's Trick Box

I think it turned out pretty spiffy!

Ammo the Dachshund's Trick Box

Ammo the Dachshund's Trick Box

It’s the perfect box for super hero crime fighting and save the world type adventures, and I can’t wait to bring it along on my next performance!

Ammo the Dachshund's Trick Box

Next though, I think my helmet might be begging for a fresh coat of paint! Super heroes can’t wear dinged up helmets of course! Ammo the Dachshund

The Day After Christmas

The Day After Christmas // Ammo the Dachshund

It’s the day day after Christmas and I’m still feeling festive!

The Day After Christmas // Ammo the Dachshund

I hope you had a wonderful holiday and I’ll be back to regular posting just as soon as I recover from my Christmas Cheer Hangover!

The Day After Christmas // Ammo the Dachshund

I can still hear Santa’s sleigh in the distance! Ammo the Dachshund

What Does the Fox Say?

So I might be a little behind on the internet craze with the music video, What does the fox say, but I’ve totally been singing along to it’s catchy tune since last week. So catchy in fact that I dug out my “fox” costume and had a little fun.

(If you’re behind like me, you can watch the full music video by Ylvis)

What does the fox say // Ammo the Dachshund // music video

What does the fox say // Ammo the Dachshund // music video

 

In fact, after listening closer to the lyrics, I’m pretty certain the song isn’t about a fox at all, but instead it’s about ME!

What does the fox say // Ammo the Dachshund // music video

“Big blue eyes
Pointy nose
Chasing mice
and digging holes”

What does the fox say // Ammo the Dachshund // music video

“Your fur is red
So beautiful
Like an angel in disguise”


Yes, definitely about me! xoxo, Ammo the Dachshund