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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

 

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!

If you want to fetch your dog a Barkbox Subscription to be excited about too, make sure you use coupon code AMMO5 for 15% off this month only! Only a few days left!

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!

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

Fall with Martha Stewart

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

Martha Stewart Pets Fall Line // Ammo the Dachshund

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

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?Ammo the Dachshund

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.

Happy Halloween Friends!

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!

Halloween Party // Ammo the Dachshund

As you know I dressed as Raphael from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, but for the party I added an extra special accessory. My red mini glowdoggie was the perfect accessory, and as a bonus it kept me safe too.

Halloween Party // Ammo the Dachshund

One year during our annual Halloween party I happened to escape out the front door, but thankfully I was wearing my Glowdoggie, so I wasn’t lost in the dark for long. So now every time we have a party my Glowdoggie is a necessary accessory!

Halloween Party // Ammo the Dachshund

I was so excited to show off my costume to all my friends, but of course everyone was fashionably late!

Halloween Party // Ammo the Dachshund

My dad dressed as Mr. Clean, even going as far as to shave his head! Now that’s Halloween dedication.

Halloween Party // Ammo the Dachshund

Mom was Inspector Gadget, and I was just really bummed that her go go gadget helicopter didn’t actually work!

Halloween Party // Ammo the Dachshund

We were all decked out and ready as the first party guests started to arrive.

Halloween Party // Ammo the Dachshund

I was excited to see my pal Trooper showed up dressed as a soccer player, but I really couldn’t figure out why he kept screaming GOOOOOAAAALLL all night long when the soccer ball was tied to his own back!

Halloween Party // Ammo the Dachshund

Trooper loved my costume and was convinced I had pizza hiding under my turtle shell, so all night long he kept checking!

Halloween Party // Ammo the Dachshund

As more and more guests started to arrive I was excited to see that we even had a horse guest! Now the party was really getting started!

Halloween Party // Ammo the Dachshund

We partied and partied and then partied some more, but wouldn’t you know, my pal Trooper was the first one to hit the floor. He just can’t hang like I can!

Halloween Party // Ammo the Dachshund

As my guests headed home for the night the spooky figures in the front windows of my house waved goodbye….I’m pretty sure some of the party goers had nightmares!

Halloween Party // Ammo the Dachshund

I’m sad that the Halloween season is coming to an end, but I’ll have one last hurrah tonight as I bark at all the trick-or-treaters!

Happy Halloweenie!

Make sure you check out what my pals, the Painting Ponies, dressed up as this Halloween! Ammo the Dachshund

Cowabunga Dude!

Ok so it’s one more day until Halloween, but I just couldn’t wait any longer to reveal my 2013 Halloween Costume!

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

Fittingly I decided to dress as another Hero of sorts, Raphael the Ninja Turtle, who even happens to be named after a famous painter. So I thought it was pretty appropriate that I chose to dress as him, since I am a painter as well!

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

Now being a Ninja Turtle doesn’t come without it’s own set of responsibilities. I don’t just carry around my Sai’s for fun, I have to protect the city from bad guys, specifically Shredder!

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

While I’m fighting crime my mask helps to protect my identity, although I’m pretty sure there aren’t too many masked turtles running around the city, but nonetheless!

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

I’ll let you in on a little secret though, the real reason I chose to dress as a Ninja Turtle is I hear they get all the pizza they can eat!

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

Weapons, pizza, and heroes – now that’s my kind of costume!

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

I even have an awesome turtle shell that my mom made to protect me from attacks! (and special thanks to Rebel Wag for custom making me my turtle hoodie) I’m totally ready for battle!

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

So when the darkness creeps in tomorrow on Halloween, you better watch out…..

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

….because nobody, and I mean nobody, is gonna touch my pizza while I’m on duty!

Cowabunga, Dude!

 

P.S. I’d love to see what creative costumes all my fans have come up with! So post your pets Halloweenie costumes this year on my Facebook page so we can all oooh and ahhhh over your adorable puppies!Ammo the Dachshund

Bump in the Night

With Halloween just around the corner, things have gotten quite spooky around my house. Over the weekend my mom and dad held their annual Halloween party, and while you’ll still have to wait just a bit longer to see my homemade costume for this year, I couldn’t help but get into the spooky spirit!

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

Pretty scary right?

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

My mom told me that all the ghouls and ghosts come out at night to haunt little puppies who do naughty things during the day.

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

I might just start hiding under the covers now! Eek!Ammo the Dachshund

Friday Fetch: Halloween Costumes for your Dog

Halloween is just around the corner and while I already have my costume planned out I thought it would be fun to round-up some of my favorite costumes for pets – incase you still haven’t decided yet. So here are a few of my spooky faves this year!

Halloween Costumes for Your Dog // Ammo the Dachshund

 

  1. Bat Dog from Etsy
  2. Kermit the Frog from Petsmart
  3. Luchador from Etsy
  4. Ghostbuster from Halloweencostumes.com
  5. Fox from Etsy

What are you going to be for Halloween this year? Ammo the Dachshund

 

 

Friday Fetch: Halloween Pet Costume Round-up

It’s almost time for Halloweenie! Yay! Arguably one of my favorite times of the year, I love having an excuse to dress up in costume. Although if you know me, everyday is an excuse to dress up in costume!

My mom is working on making my top secret costume this year, and I’m hoping it will top last year’s Rocket Dog – but while I can’t show you the finished product just yet, I thought I’d do a little round-up of some of my favorite pet costumes on the market this year.

Ammo the Dachshund // Halloween Pet Costume Round-up

1. Sherlock Holmes Costume from Yuppy Puppy Boutique $49

2. Astronaut Costume from Target $6 -$9

3. Dragon Sweatshirt from Inubar $28

4. Where’s Waldo Costume from Target $25

5. Cupcake Costume from Target $20 -$27

 

So what are you going to be for Halloweenie? Ammo the Dachshund