December 2014 Monthly Recap

Posted on January 7, 2015 by Ammo

Before we get to the recap of all the exciting adventures I’ve been on in December, 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 December Adventures…

I kicked off December by sharing a very special custom leather dog collar which had my favorite pony’s hair in it!

I shared how I spent Thanksgiving with my family.

Mom caught me being naughty at the shop.

I shared a beautiful collar from mimi green in my favorite color, teal!

One of my very favorite customers at my shop turned 90, and I helped her celebrate in a big way!

I kicked off the 12 Days of Cheer for the month of December!

I shared a free downloadable desktop wallpaper.

I shared the outtakes from my 2014 Holiday card photo shoot.

I shared some super fun gift guides for the holidays.

I shared some new fun holiday clothes from Martha Stewart Pets.

I shared my holiday wish list.

I shared a round-up of my favorite holiday DIY’s.

I shared a DIY to make some holiday flair for your dog.

I hunted down my Christmas tree.

I gave away some fun goodies to my online shop.

I attended my town’s Christmas parade – and sang loudly for all to hear!

I shared an easy DIY for Christmas Crackers for Dogs.

I wished everyone a Merry Christmas, just before I took a short break to spend time with my family.

Wow, who knew my December could get so wild? I can’t wait to kick off 2015 with even more fun – I hope you’ll join me for the ride!

Sleepypod Clickit Sport Review & Giveaway

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Ammo

Disclaimer: this review and giveaway are brought to you by Sleepypod.

Sleepypod Clickit Sport review & giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Now you might remember that several months ago my pal Trooper and I took the Sleepypod Clickit, the top rated pet car safety restraint on the market, for a test ride. Well this time I’m going to share with you the brand-new Sleepypod Clickit SPORT.

Sleepypod Clickit Sport review & giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Clickit Sport is Sleepypod’s next generation dog safety harness. Their new design makes it light and easy to use, without sacrificing safety. It’s also easy to put on your dog with a simple step in design.

Sleepypod Clickit Sport review & giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

A patent pending Infinity Loop design eliminates the need for strength-rated, steel hardware. This, in combination with a padded vest, work together to distribute and reduce damaging forces that can cause injury. Less hardware means Clickit Sport is even easier to connect and quicker to release – and all you need to connect your pet to the car is a seatbelt.

Sleepypod Clickit Sport review & giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

So with our new Sleepypod Clickit Sport Harnesses Trooper and I were excited to take it for a test ride.

Sleepypod Clickit Sport review & giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Trooper, being the bigger dog that he is, loves riding on the backseat of the car – so with the Clickit Sport he easily snapped into his restraint. Since I’m a bit smaller, and have trouble seeing out the window – I prefer to ride in a booster seat. And while Sleepypod doesn’t recommend using their harnesses in any other way than they are designed (for the safest possible ride), I did come up with a little modification that made it just as easy for me to still ride in my booster.

Sleepypod Clickit Sport review & giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I simply snapped a spare collar through the Infinity loops on the Clickit Sport and then attached the collar to my seatbelt tether.

Check out how Trooper and I enjoyed our first ride….

Sleepypod Clickit Sport review & giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Trooper and I love the new Sleepypod Clickit Sport, and the great news is at $69.99 it’s a more affordable pet restraint option with all the safety benefits. You can fetch one for your pet from Sleepypod!

The Clickit Sport is the first and only dog harness in the industry to be certified by the Independent Pet Safety Research Institution, the Center For Pet Safety. So you can feel good knowing your pet is as safe as can be in the car!

And now for the best part….

Sleepypod Clickit Sport review & giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

ONE LUCKY WINNER WILL WIN A SLEEPYPOD CLICKIT SPORT & ONE WINNER WILL WIN A SLEEPYPOD YUMMY BOWL!
(winners choose size + color)

Don’t forget to check out my past reviews on the Sleepypod Air, Sleepypod Clickit Utility & the Sleepypod Yummy Bowl!

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 1/14/15 12AM EST. Open to US Residents Only. Winners must claim their prizes within 48 hours of being notified or prize will be forfeited. Good luck!

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Merry Christmas from Ammo

Posted on December 25, 2014 by Ammo

12 Days of Cheer! Merry Christmas from Ammo the Dachshund

Merry Christmas Friends!!!

I hope you’ve enjoyed celebrating the 12 Days of Cheer with me! December has been quite the crazy whirlwind for me as mom and I have been working lots of overtime at the shop to fulfill everyone’s Christmas framing orders. So since I haven’t had a day off in about 3 weeks, I think I’m pretty much due for one. So I’m going to be taking a short little blogging break until after the new year as I spend today celebrating Christmas with my friends and family.

But incase you’ll miss my fuzzy little face (and wiggly tail), I will be posting over on my Facebook page in the meantime.

12 Days of Cheer! Merry Christmas from Ammo the Dachshund

And I’m awfully glad that Santa already delivered my presents…..because I just couldn’t help myself! But sometimes everyone deserves to be a little naughty!

Happy Holidays! xoxo,

12 Days of Cheer! DIY Christmas Cracker for Dogs

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Ammo

So, it’s the night before Christmas and you forgot to get a gift for your dog! Not that that would ever really happen right? Well just incase I’ve whipped up this simple DIY for a Christmas Cracker for your Dog that you can make with items from around your house!

12 Days of Cheer! DIY Christmas Cracker for Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

Supplies:

Tissue Paper or Newspaper
String or Ribbon
Toilet Paper Rolls
Small dog treats

12 Days of Cheer! DIY Christmas Cracker for Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

Step 1: Stuff a few cookies into an empty toilet paper roll.

12 Days of Cheer! DIY Christmas Cracker for Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

Step 2: Roll up your toilet paper roll in tissue paper and twist off the ends.

12 Days of Cheer! DIY Christmas Cracker for Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

Step 3: Tie with festive string or ribbon.

12 Days of Cheer! DIY Christmas Cracker for Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

Step 4: Let your dog have a blast ripping open their Christmas Cracker!

12 Days of Cheer! DIY Christmas Cracker for Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

Oh what fun it is to play with my new Christmas Cracker today!

*make sure to always supervise your pet and do not allow them to ingest anything they shouldn’t

12 Days of Cheer! Annual Christmas Parade

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Ammo

12 Days of Cheer! Annual Christmas Parade // Ammo the Dachshund

Every year I look forward to a very special event in my home town. And that special event is the holiday Christmas parade! And lucky for me I always have a front row seat right outside my shop window in town!

12 Days of Cheer! Annual Christmas Parade // Ammo the Dachshund

Of course when the parade starts I’m always the first one out the door to cheer for all my favorite floats and parade attendees.

12 Days of Cheer! Annual Christmas Parade // Ammo the Dachshund

I’m always sure to sing along with the school bands in my best cheerful Christmas voice – because singing loudly for all to hear is the best way to spread Christmas Cheer!

12 Days of Cheer! Annual Christmas Parade // Ammo the Dachshund

Pretty colors, holiday happiness – it’s what makes this time of year oh so special.

12 Days of Cheer! Annual Christmas Parade // Ammo the Dachshund

And lets not forget the Christmas clown…..because laughter always brightens everyone’s day!

12 Days of Cheer! Annual Christmas Parade // Ammo the Dachshund

Also, in case you were wondering, don’t worry, I wasn’t the only pup in attendance during the Christmas parade. Just check out this pup who took one for the team and dressed up as one of Santa’s reindeer! He looked so convincing I almost asked him for directions to the North Pole!

12 Days of Cheer! Annual Christmas Parade // Ammo the Dachshund

But the very best part of the holiday Christmas Parade is always when Santa arrives!

I made sure to shout out my Christmas list as we rode by…..incase he missed my other 5 letters I mailed to the North Pole!

Merry Christmas!

12 Days of Cheer! Flying Hero Giveaway

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Ammo

With only a few days left before Santa squeezes his way down your chimney, I thought it would be super fun to have a special giveaway this week to say thank you to all my fans!

So this week I’m giving away my 2015 Calendar to two lucky winners!

Packed full of lots of cute photos of none other than…ME….it’s the perfect calendar to kick off your year of 2015 adventures right!

So Merry Christmas from me to you! And if you just can’t wait to snag your own 2015 Ammo Calendar, you can also shop for them in my online shop!

Here’s HOW TO WIN:

For this giveaway I will be using, Rafflecopter. By entering this giveaway you will be signing up for my Newsletter, but you can unsubscribe at anytime. 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 12/20/14 12AM EST. Open to WORLDWIDE readers. Only two winners. Winners must claim their prizes within 48 hours of being notified or prize will be forfeited. Good luck!

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12 Days of Cheer! The Annual Christmas Tree Murder

Posted on December 19, 2014 by Ammo