10 Easy Halloween Costumes For Dogs

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Ammo

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?

Throwback Thursday: Halloween Past

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Ammo

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?

Picking Pumpkins

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Ammo

Picking Pumpkins // Ammo the Dachshund

Over the weekend mom and dad took me to pick out my Halloweenie pumpkins.

Picking Pumpkins // Ammo the Dachshund

And oh boy where there pumpkins galore to choose from!

Picking Pumpkins // Ammo the Dachshund

But not to worry, this nose is very experienced at picking out the very best carving pumpkins!

Picking Pumpkins // Ammo the Dachshund

Just look at these beauties I sniffed out! I can’t wait to get to carving them, all I have to do is decide what to carve. Any suggestions?

And if you didn’t know, I’m also pretty awesome at carving pumpkins too, just like these sweet pumpkins from a few years back.

Fall with Martha Stewart

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Ammo

A couple of months ago Trooper and I got the opportunity to have a little fashion show with the new Martha Stewart Fall Pet Line, available at Petsmart.

The end result landed a photo of me on MarthaStewart.com – pretty exciting!

Martha Stewart Pets Fall Line // Ammo the Dachshund

The fact is though, mom took so many fun photos of Trooper and I enjoying our new Martha Stewart products – that we had to share all the others that didn’t make the cut!

Martha Stewart Pets Fall Line // Ammo the Dachshund

Especially since they are the PERFECT thing to put everyone in the Halloweenie mood!

Martha Stewart Pets Fall Line // Ammo the Dachshund

Honestly, what’s more Halloweenie than a dachshund dressed as a pumpkin?

Martha Stewart Pets Fall Line // Ammo the Dachshund

Well perhaps a dachshund dressed as a pumpkin in a pile of hay!

Martha Stewart Pets Fall Line // Ammo the Dachshund

Trooper totally had his eye on the Martha Stewart toys, and I bet he was thinking he’d get to take them home with him after our little photoshoot.

Martha Stewart Pets Fall Line // Ammo the Dachshund

Sorry Trooper, I’ll share my Halloweenie collar with you, but these toys are mine….all mine!

What sort of things are you doing this fall to get into the Halloweenie mood?

Disclosure: I received products from Martha Stewart to photograph for their website, but decided to share the fun photos on my blog as well! All opinions are my own.

10 Homemade Costumes for Dogs

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Ammo

Every year my mom and dad make me a homemade halloween costume.

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

Last year I was a Raphael the Ninja Turtle.

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

And the year before I was Wile E. Coyote. And while this year’s Halloween costume is under wraps for now, I thought it would be fun to round up some of my favorite DIY Halloween costumes for dogs from around the web. Hopefully it will help spark some ideas for your own pup’s costumes!

10 Homemade Costumes For Dogs

10 Handmade Halloween Costumes for Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

1. Scuba Diver [via]

10 Handmade Halloween Costumes for Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

2. Chik Fil A Cow [via]

10 Handmade Halloween Costumes for Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

3. Grapes [via]

10 Handmade Halloween Costumes for Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

4. Bobsled Team [via]

10 Handmade Halloween Costumes for Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

5. Snuggles [via]

10 Handmade Halloween Costumes for Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

6. Pilot [via]

10 Handmade Halloween Costumes for Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

7. Popeye [via]

10 Handmade Halloween Costumes for Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

8. Captain America [via]

10 Handmade Halloween Costumes for Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

9. Lego Dog [via]

10 Handmade Halloween Costumes for Dogs // Ammo the Dachshund

10. Pizza Delivery Boy [via]

What does your dog plan to dress up as this Halloween? Any guesses on what I might be this year?

Barkbox Review & Giveaway

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Ammo

Disclaimer: This review and giveaway is brought to you by Barkbox.

I had heard great things about Barkbox, a monthly subscription plan of goodies for your furry friend, and I was super excited when they offered to send me a box.

Last month I received my very first Barkbox delivery, and since it was the month of October, mom was determined to get a photo of me in my Halloween costume with my box of goodies.

Barkbox Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Only when I got a sniff of all the glorious things inside my October Barkbox, I just couldn’t be bothered to sit pretty in my Ninja Turtle costume for photos. So I ripped off that mask and dove right in!

Barkbox Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Barkbox is one of those companies that I can really get behind, because not only do they provide a great product, but they also donate 10% of their proceeds to dogs in need.

Barkbox Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

With subscription plans starting as low as $19 a month, there is something for every budget!

Barkbox Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

For such a small box I was surprised at how much they were able to fit in there! And I can’t help but think these would make the perfect gifts for all your dog loving friends this Christmas.

Barkbox Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I loved the pack of shareable Halloween treats, which I even shared with a few of my doggie friends. And the Mutt Meatballs look like a blast (all you have to do is add a pound of ground beef to the mix and cook).

Barkbox Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Of course I wasted no time showing my new toy how we do things in my house.

Barkbox Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

He may have only lasted a few hours with me, but we both had the time of our lives.

Barkbox Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

For all my friends you can get $5 off any new BarkBox subscription with code AMMO5

And incase you were wondering, I share really really well, which is why……

Barkbox Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

TWO Lucky WINNERS will WIN a 3 Month Subscription to Barkbox

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 11/26/13 12AM EST. Open to US and CANADA Residents Only. Winners must claim their prizes within 48 hours of being notified or prize will be forfeited. Good luck!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Don’t forget, today is the last day to enter my Kentucky Bluebird Giveaway!

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Barkbox, but all opinions are entirely my own.

Happy Halloween Friends!

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Ammo

Yesterday I shared my homemade Halloween costume for this year, and today I thought it would be fun to share some of the details from my annual Halloween Party!