Yay! It’s time for my holiday gift guides! I know you’ve got a special dog or dog lover in your life that you’re stumped on what to get them. Well have no fear! I’ve got the best collection of gift ideas for all your friends.
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4. Dog Beer
6. Bark & Co. Barklyn Hipster Gift Box (use code AMMO for a surprise at checkout)
5. Corgi Socks
6. Crusoe the Celebrity Dachshund Book
So what’s on your pup’s Christmas Wish List this year? 
As you may have already seen on my Facebook page, last week I was nominated by one of my fans for the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. Never one to back down from a challenge, I accepted, putting my own little spin on it….
Yup, that’s right, I cheated and used warm water. But I did also donate to ALS, because that’s how I roll!
I decided to call out my pal Crusoe the Celebrity Dachshund to follow in my footsteps (in a dog friendly way) and he accepted my challenge!
Crusoe cheated too (using lukewarm water), but he was gracious enough to donate to ALS as well.
It seems my Dog Friendly ALS Ice Bucket Challenge encouraged lots of others to become involved too, generating a whole new batch of Dog Friendly #icebucketchallenge videos. My video even made it into this article posted by Time Magazine last week.
Even though I’m no stranger to “ice”, I’m very glad my challenge video ended in a warm bath instead of something like the photo above!
As much fun as it was to participate, it was even more fun to know that my donation (and video) helped to spark even more donations. After all, that’s the whole point anyway! So if you’d like to spread the word and get your dog involved too create a dog friendly ALS Ice Bucket Challenge and post a link in the comments section or on my Facebook page. You can even put your own spin on the challenge, here’s some ideas to get you started:
-Have your dog lick an ICE cold popsicle
-Get your dog to wear a raincoat and use warm water (bonus points if your dog needed a bath anyway)
-Get your dog to take a dip in a kiddy pool on a hot day
-Let your dog take a sip of cool water out of a hose
I can’t wait to see what you all come up with! And don’t forget, it makes an even bigger difference if you donate too, any little bit helps!
Over the weekend I packed my bags and headed for the mountains, the Pocono Mountains to be exact, for a weekend of camping and fun with my pal Shilah the Husky.
Shilah and I both made our way to the mountains ready for some adventures, and a bit of relaxing too.
Our rustic retreat included a super fun footbridge (the only way across the river) that Shilah and I thought was a blast!
Our parents perhaps could of wished they could park the car a little closer to our campsite. But like I say, a little exercise never hurt anyone!
Our digs for the weekend included a fun little cabin (although I opted to set-up and sleep in my tent) in the woods.
I of course wasted no time checking out all necessary “holes” to make sure no critters were intruding on our campsite.
The accommodations were quite rustic, including this outdoor shower, but when you’re a dog – none of that really matters does it!
A few steps from camp was a stream, complete with my very own waterfall!
Dad had fun casting out the fishing rod – which was a first for me. I’ve also since discovered that I get about as worked up about fishing as my adventurous pal, Crusoe the Dachshund. Although my main goal is trying to save that little bobber (or tiny floating ball as I saw it) from “drowning”. Mom says I need to work on the idea that fishing is supposed to be a relaxing sport, not a “bark as loud as you can and frantically try to save things out of the water” sport.
Aside from fishing, Shilah and I had fun relaxing around the campsite – taking in as much outdoor time as we could!
After a full day of fun, Shilah and I were ready for some campfire food! Unfortunately all we got was kibble…..but the smells were enough to make a dog drool.
As the night rolled on Shilah and I grew tired of patrolling the campsite in our Glowdoggies, and it seemed it was time to call it a night.
I snuggled into my sleeping bag dreaming of all the critters I would hunt for the next day…
And I awoke rested and ready for my next big adventure!
Stay tuned tomorrow as I share my adventures hiking Glen Onoko Falls!
The stars, the lights, the cameras, and the red carpet – The Oscars was on last night – and of course I was in attendance. Ok well sort of (from my couch at least), but that’s the very best seat in the house anyway.
Just because I didn’t get to walk the actual red carpet doesn’t mean I didn’t dress the part.
I wore the always fashionable Silly Buddy Bowtie – and even had a chance to get a little primping done.
I got my hair did!
Admittedly my hair dresser isn’t quite up on the most fashionable trends, but I rocked that mullet anyway.
The oscars provided me with a full night of entertainment as I got down with all the singing & dancing.
It’s almost as if I was actually there!
I also had my eyes peeled all night for one of my celebrity pals, Crusoe (you may remember that we both dressed up as Wile E. Coyote this past year for Halloween).
Crusoe apparently won an Oscar (meyer-weiner) for Best Celebrity Dog (hello, where was my nomination?) – but since the Academy Awards went on well past my bed time I just couldn’t stay awake to see his acceptance speech.
I’m sure he just rambled off a list of thank yous that included his squeaky toys and celebrity stylists – so I gather I probably didn’t miss much. *wink*
Even though I didn’t catch an actual glimpse of Crusoe on the red carpet, I have my own speculations as to why Kristen Stewart walked the carpet with crutches (run-in with a shorter than average celebrity??? hummmm Crusoe?). We may never know for sure!
Next year I hope to be out on the red carpet myself – and I’ve already started planning my outfit! I’m thinking a neon yellow tux would really make me jump out in the crowd!
So what about you, what was your favorite part of the oscars this year?
Kristen Stewart Image originally via Christopher Polk/Getty found here.