10 Awesome DIY Halloween Costumes for Dogs

Halloween is one of my favorite times of year! I love getting to dress up as something I’m not, and each year my parents help me to make a very special homemade costume. Over the years I’ve been some creative characters like….

Ammo the Dachshund // Halloween // Wile E. Coyote Costume

Wile E. Coyote

Cowabunga, Dude! Ammo the Dachshunds 2013 Halloween Costume - Raphael the Ninja Turtle

Raphael the Ninja Turtle

Evel Knievel // Ammo the Dachshund's Halloween Costume

Evel Knievel

DIY Guardians of the Galaxy Halloween Costume

Rocket Raccoon from Guardians of the Galaxy

And while I can’t spoil this years Halloween costume just yet, I did round up some of my favorite DIY Halloween Pet Costumes from around the web to inspire you.

So here’s some of my favorites…

10 Awesome DIY Dog Halloween Costumes

  1. Unicorn

10 Awesome DIY Dog Halloween Costumes2.  Pineapple

10 Awesome DIY Dog Halloween Costumes


3. Three Eyed Monster

10 Awesome DIY Dog Halloween Costumes

4. Hostess Cupcake

10 Awesome DIY Dog Halloween Costumes5. Ewok

10 Awesome DIY Dog Halloween Costumes6. M&M’s

10 Awesome DIY Dog Halloween Costumes7. Mad Hatter

10 Awesome DIY Dog Halloween Costumes8. Dr. Who & Tardis

10 Awesome DIY Dog Halloween Costumes9. Beanie Baby

10 Awesome DIY Dog Halloween Costumes10. Taco

 

What costume does your pet have planned for this year?Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

Ammo’s Birthday Fun

Ammo's 8th Birthday

Since last week I celebrated my 8th Birthday I thought I would share just how I decided to celebrate.

Now my sister is only 2 months old, so she doesn’t even know what a Birthday is yet. So I decided to show her exactly what you do on Birthdays…

If I can help it, my sister is going to be the very best present unwrapped when she grows up!

How do you celebrate your dog’s birthday? Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

Oh the Places You Sleep: Vol. 17

Well it’s been a couple months since you’ve gotten to check out where I’ve been sleeping. Not to worry though, because although I haven’t been sharing the photos, I’ve definitely been sleeping the day away! So here’s a few of the spots I’ve been napping in…

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 17 with Ammo the Dachshund

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 17 with Ammo the Dachshund

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 17 with Ammo the Dachshund

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 17 with Ammo the Dachshund

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 17 with Ammo the Dachshund

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 17 with Ammo the Dachshund

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 17 with Ammo the Dachshund

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 17 with Ammo the Dachshund

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 17 with Ammo the Dachshund

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 17 with Ammo the Dachshund

What’s your favorite spot this month?

Check out where else I’ve been sleeping in my “Oh the Places You Sleep” series!Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

Family Adventure Ahead

Adventure Ahead - Baby Announcement

The time has come for my next big adventure! With just a short while before my new sister gets here I’ve decided to take a little blogging break to spend time with my family. I don’t know when exactly I’ll be back, but don’t worry, I’ll be sure to share the good news of the newest member of my family when she comes.

And incase you still need a dose of my happy adventures while I’m away, be sure to follow me on Facebook & Instagram where I’m sure to post some fun in the meantime.

You can catch up on my journey to becoming a big brother with these previous blog posts:

And just for fun, take a guess on the date you think my sister will arrive in the comments below and we’ll see who guesses right! Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

Toy Troubles

A few weeks ago mom picked me out a new toy basket*.

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Dog Toy Troubles

Once I got over the initial confusion on it’s intended use (I mean it “could” double as a dog bed don’t you think)….it was time to test out it’s real function in holding my toys.

This is going to be a much bigger adjustment than I thought. Perhaps some new toys for my basket with help me with this big change… *wink*

Have you ever caught your dog on camera doing something goofy like me?Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

Certified Baby Gear Tester

With the anticipated date of my little sister’s arrival getting closer and closer I’ve found myself with a brand-new, very important, job to do!

Certified Baby Gear Tester

Certified Baby Gear Tester! And I’ve totally earned the title too because I’ve been testing a whole lot of gear….

Certified Baby Gear Tester

Certified Baby Gear Tester

Certified Baby Gear Tester

Certified Baby Gear Tester

Most of these baby items have passed my rigorous inspection, however there may be a few I have to confiscate. For no other reason other than they look more like they are built for a furry little sausage body instead of a baby. 😉

Either way, I’m sure my sister won’t mind sharing a few of her baby gear items with me anyway….especially since I went to all the trouble of testing them for safety for her first!

Does your dog have a human sibling they like to share “gear” with?Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

June 2016 Monthly Recap

June marked the official start of summer, and I couldn’t be more thrilled. Warm weather adventures have always been my favorite and I can’t wait to share with you what I’ve been up to over the past month.

First though, let me give a shoutout to my special sponsors & affiliates! 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 it’s time for my June adventures…

Ammo the Dachshund's Vegetable Garden

I helped mom and dad do a little updating to my outdoor veggie garden.

An App to Help You Manage All of Your Pet Documents + A Giveaway with PensterDocs #ad

I shared a pretty cool APP that helps you manage all of your pet’s documents.

Dogs Compete for Everything even the new PetQwerks Flavorit Bones #ad

I shared how Trooper and I pretty much compete at everything.

A Dog's Day at the Devon Horse Show

I took my annual trip to the Devon Horse Show.

Ammo the Dachshund Gets a New Ride

I upgraded my ride to make room for my sister.

Oh The Places You Sleep: Vol. 15 with Ammo the Dachshund

I got myself into a whole bunch of new sleeping positions.

A Big Change - New Studio 3 Shop Layout

I helped mom and dad rearrange my shop.

Sound Proof - Ammo the Dachshund is a Seasoned DIY Dog

I shared how I’m pretty much sound proof at this point in my life.

A DIY Solution for Sleeping Comfortably with your Dog

I shared my mom’s DIY solution for sharing the big dog bed with me.

Dog Days at the Pool

I spent Father’s Day at the pool.

A Tether Tug Toy for Tough Dogs + A Giveaway #ad

Trooper and I played Tug with our new Tether Tug (And you can still ENTER TO WIN one for your dog too).

Throwing a party for a horse

I went to a party for a horse.

And that brings me to July! I’m excited to celebrate the 4th of July this weekend with my friends and family, which I’m sure will lead me to some even more exciting adventures!

What kind of fun did your dog get up to last month? Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

Party for a Horse

Throwing a party for a horse

What’s better than watermelon on a hot summer day? I’ll tell you what….

Throwing a party for a horse

…a party for a horse! Not just any horse, but my pal Willis! See way back last year he got a pretty bad leg injury in the pasture (here we are watching a time-lapse video of his serious wound, and don’t worry, I spared you the close-up details). Since he’s about to turn 30 years old this year….and finally over his injury, we decided to throw a party to celebrate!

Throwing a party for a horse

Everyone on the farm pitched in to help Willis heal, myself included. I was entertainment for him when he was stuck inside for months, and I helped keep him company on his daily walks.

Throwing a party for a horse

After some food and reminiscing about how far Willis has come, we all headed out to the barn to see the big guy himself.

Throwing a party for a horse

Willis’ owner, and even the vet who helped save him along with everyone else at the farm came out to celebrate.

Throwing a party for a horse

Willis got a big “carrot cake” and lots of love since we’re all so happy to see him recovered.

Throwing a party for a horse

Even Minnow was excited for the party, although he may have been a bit jealous he didn’t get a carrot cake too.

Throwing a party for a horse

Finally time to relax, since Mr. Willis is going to be just fine now. You hear that Willis? No more injuries, because this dog can’t take another one!

Do you throw your animals parties to celebrate anything?Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity

A Tether Tug Toy for Tough Dogs + A Giveaway

Disclosure: This post and giveaway is brought to you by Tether Tugs. All opinions are my own, and I only share products I think you and your pets will love.

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Sometimes even us farm dogs need to take a break from chores to have a little fun. So when our new friends over at Tether Tug sent Trooper and I one of their tug toys we knew it would be the perfect way to let out a little energy out on the farm.

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Dad set it up in the grass for us by hammering a small pipe into the ground and then you simply pop the tug pole into it. Dad says it’s super simple too to just pull right out and mow over when it’s time to mow the lawn.

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Mom initially popped a small treat into the rope to get me interested in it, which totally got me excited about the Tether Tug!

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While I certainly love a new toy, I tend to like to just shake or chew my toys to death rather than to play tug with them, but somebody else I know was totally up to the challenge of a good old tugging match to really test out the Tether Tug….

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Trooper wasted no time in showing me exactly how you’re supposed to play with the Tether Tug.

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Even Cricket ventured out to see what all the commotion was about, and pretty soon we all started cheering for Trooper to PULL HARDER!

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And pull he did!

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But no matter how hard Trooper pulled that Tether Tug stayed firmly in the ground where it was supposed to be, and boy did Trooper have fun tugging!

The cool thing about these Tether Tugs is that not only do they come in various sizes (for small and big dogs) as well as indoor and outdoor versions, but you can also customize the tugging toy based on the kind of toy your dog likes to tug with. How cool is that!

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Dog Days at the Pool

Disclaimer: this post contains products from Martha Stewart Pets. All opinions are my own, and I only share products I think you and your pets will love.

Dog Days at the Pool

For Father’s Day last weekend I decided to hit up the pool. It was a perfectly hot day, which meant it was a great way to cool off in the summer heat.

Dog Days at the Pool

You may have even noticed my super cool new tank top, gifted to me from my pals at Martha Stewart Pets. I’m sure you can probably guess why I decided to wear it to the pool….

Dog Days at the Pool

….because when I flex it really shows off my guns! Which way to the pool ladies?

Dog Days at the Pool

After floating around for a bit it quickly became evident that there wasn’t going to be any ladies on this particular trip to the pool. Well unless you count mom and my aunts….but they don’t really count at all!

Dog Days at the Pool

That’s ok though, because the “FEED ME” sign on my back seemed to work pretty well as everyone thought I looked adorable and was happy to toss me a cookie or two while I was floating around. Score 1 for the Martha Stewart Pets Shark Tee!

Dog Days at the Pool

Eventually all my cousins showed up to play and it was time to strap on my life vest and get to the serious business of swimming!

Dog Days at the Pool

I even got in some quality time with my dad as I worked on my dog paddling skills.

Dog Days at the Pool

Swimming is a great calorie burner and I gotta keep up my fit figure for whenever those ladies do decide to show up at the pool!

Dog Days at the Pool

My most important job of the day though is when I’m put on life guard duty. Someone has to make sure the cousins don’t drown, and when things get out of hand I have no problem barking up a storm to alert everyone of all the “unsafe” antics going on in the water. And despite what mom and dad say, it is not annoying, it’s necessary!

Does your dog enjoy a good pool day? 

P.S. You can snag one of these super fun “Feed Me” Shark Tees from Martha Stewart Pets available exclusively at Petsmart.Ammo the Dachshund // Blog Signature // Celebrity