12 Days of Cheer! Come Celebrate with Ammo!

12 Days of Cheer! // Ammo the Dachshund

Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy, it’s one of my favorite times of the year! Starting today it’s my 12 Days of Cheer Celebration! What is the 12 Days of Cheer you ask? Why only the most awesome, spectacular, fantastic celebration of all things Holiday on the internet!

12 Days of Cheer! // Ammo the Dachshund

So grab ahold of your best Santa hat (which it may be helpful if you can at least see with it on) and join me for 12 days (monday through friday) as I celebrate all things Christmas! I’ve got fantastic giveaways, holiday gift guides, Christmas adventures, DIY’s and so much more!

12 Days of Cheer! // Ammo the Dachshund

And be sure to check back often, as I’ll be posting sometimes twice a day! I can’t wait to celebrate the 12 Days of Cheer with you! Ammo the Dachshund

 

New in the Shop! 2015 Dachshund Calendar & Adventure Stamp Set

With the gift giving season upon us, I’m so excited to share some new products that I’ve added to my online shop! These are going to be perfect gifts for all the dog lovers out there!

New in the Shop! 2015 Dachshund Calendar // Ammo the Dachshund

First up is my 2015 Calendar! Chocked full of adorable photos of yours truly, it’s sure to make the countdown until summer that much more enjoyable.

New in the Shop! 2015 Dachshund Calendar // Ammo the Dachshund

New in the Shop! 2015 Dachshund Calendar // Ammo the Dachshund

The perfect size for hanging in your office, your cubicle, your fridge, or every room in your house!

Shop my 2015 Calendar now for $17!

New in the Shop! Super Dog Stamp Set // Ammo the Dachshund

Next we have my brand new Super Dog Stamp Set!

New in the Shop! Super Dog Stamp Set // Ammo the Dachshund

Made in collaboration with my friends at Paper Sushi, this adorable set comes in a ready to gift box with a mini stamp pad and three cute rubber stamps.

New in the Shop! Super Dog Stamp Set // Ammo the Dachshund

New in the Shop! Super Dog Stamp Set // Ammo the Dachshund

You can shop my Super Dog Stamp set for $28! Ammo the Dachshund

Check out all the lovely handmade items in my shop this holiday season, and help to support a small business. I also donate a portion of my sales to the animal rescues (LAPS, SPCA, Coast to Coast Dachshund Rescue) each year!

Farmhouse Helper

Farmhouse Helper // Ammo the Dachshund

Every day my best friend Trooper is just a wee bit closer to being able to move into his new house on the farm. I know, I know, I’ve been saying that for years…..but this is definitely going to be the year!

Farmhouse Helper // Ammo the Dachshund

Especially since I’ve been around the lend a helping paw! Just check out the video below of me collecting the trash into a nice little pile….

Watch this video on instagram.

Farmhouse Helper // Ammo the Dachshund

I’m a pretty enthusiastic helper, as you can see.

Farmhouse Helper // Ammo the Dachshund

Trooper on the other hand never looks thrilled about helping out. But honestly, I don’t blame him….he’s been helping everyday for years!

Farmhouse Helper // Ammo the Dachshund

Don’t worry buddy, the work will be done soon (we hope), and you’ll be able to nap in your new house!

Farmhouse Helper // Ammo the Dachshund

I even kept the bed warm for you! Ammo the Dachshund

Hanging out in Leaves

Hanging out in Leaves // Ammo the Dachshund

There is something just so wonderful about hanging out in a pile of leaves.

Hanging out in Leaves // Ammo the Dachshund

The crunchy sound, the dead leafy smell (you totally know what I’m talking about), the pretty fall colors.

Hanging out in Leaves // Ammo the Dachshund

I love ALL OF IT, especially the rumor I heard from Cricket the farm cat that sometimes little critters like to hang out in leaf piles too.

Hanging out in Leaves // Ammo the Dachshund

And this is not the face of a cat that would lie!

Hanging out in Leaves // Ammo the Dachshund

So if you don’t mind, I’ll just spend the rest of my day hanging out in this pile of leaves – and waiting for the critters to join me. *wink*

What’s your favorite thing about a big pile of leaves? Ammo the Dachshund

Kentucky Bluebird Crate Pad Review & Giveaway

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

Kentucky Bluebird Kennel Bed Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

You may remember last year when I did a review for a fluffy organic dog bed from Kentucky Bluebird. Well I’m back with another fun product review from my pals at Kentucky Bluebird.

Because of their fluffy kennel bed that I added to my own crate last year I’m happy to report that almost a year later I am much happier spending time in my crate. While it’s still not my FAVORITE place to be, I happily go in there each night at dinner and relax with a peanut butter stuffed toy on my Kentucky Bluebird bed. Mom attributes much of my new success with the crate because of the soft surface I now have to lay on.

Kentucky Bluebird Kennel Bed Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Well now I’m back to share the Kentucky Bluebird Crate Mat, which comes in 9 fabulous colors. Suitable for dogs or cats, these pet mats make great travel beds, kennel or crate liners or in-home lounge spots – and come in a variety of sizes for big and small pets.

Kentucky Bluebird Kennel Bed Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

My gray mat even came with these great ties on all 4 corners so that you can tie it anywhere to keep it from moving around. In my case this is great for when I decide to “bury a bone” inside my crate.

These crate mats are machine-stitched, and made with industrial strength upholstery thread, making them scratch and chew-resistant. The mats are made with bonded poly fiber (made in the USA) and quilted to prevent bunching in the wash. It’s very soft and provides about 1 inch of plushy softness. The outer fabric is heavy duty 100% Organic, GOTS Certified Cotton Duck. You can feel good about purchasing items made from organic fabric, knowing the environmental impact of the cotton production and fabric manufacturing was significantly less than that of regular fabric. Organic fabric is also a healthier choice for your pet and home.

Kentucky Bluebird Kennel Bed Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Since I still enjoy napping on my fluffier bed from Kentucky Bluebird I decided that this crate mat would be perfect for in the car when I don’t have my booster seat with me. Using the ties I can easily attach it to the seatbelt so it won’t slide around and it will keep mom or dad’s car clean from my inevitable muddy paws.

With the great part being the mat is machine washable on cold!

Kentucky Bluebird Kennel Bed Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

So if you’re looking to add a multifunctional crate mat to your home, I highly recommend Kentucky Bluebird – their products certainly hold up over time!

P.S. They can also sprinkle catnip in with the mat stuffing for no extra charge – don’t tell Cricket or Spider that…..because they would totally be stealing my new mat!

You can fetch your own crate mat from Kentucky Bluebird! As a bonus use the coupon code ONLINEAD for 10% off any order!

And now for the best part….

Kentucky Bluebird Kennel Bed Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

ONE LUCKY WINNER WILL WIN A CRATE MAT WITH TIES FROM KENTUCKY BLUEBIRD OR A $25 GIFT CERTIFICATE (winner’s choice)

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 11/4/14 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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Disclosure: This is a sponsored post by the Kentucky Bluebird, but all opinions are entirely my own.Ammo the Dachshund

P.S. Don’t forget, today is the last day to enter my giveaway with Tags for Tails!

 

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.

Birthday Week: Happy 6th Birthday Ammo!

Birthday Week! Ammo the Dachshund's 6th Birthday

Today I officially turned 6 years old! The past year has been a crazy fun ride and I’m looking forward to even more excitement for year 6! Thanks for celebrating all week long with me, and incase you missed it here is all the fun we had:

Today I’m off celebrating my Birthday with my family at the Yuengling Oktoberfest Dachshund Races! (here’s to hoping I win on account of it’s my Birthday!)

Anyway thanks again for celebrating with me, and sticking around year after year! With Furiends like you every day is a blessing! Ammo the Dachshund

Birthday Week: Big Instagram Giveaway!

Birthday Week: Big Instagram Giveaway with Ammo the Dachshund

Since we’re celebrating my 6th Birthday Week I thought it would be fun to giveaway some fun goodies from my Online Shop! Because we all know you have to get a goodie bag when you go to a party!

Birthday Week: Big Instagram Giveaway with Ammo the Dachshund

So just what goodies am I giving away? Well for starters you’ll win this fabulous Imagine Print, along with all the Birthday Cards in my greeting card line, and this fun little dachshund cookie cutter! Here’s what you have to do to enter…

Birthday Week: Big Instagram Giveaway with Ammo the Dachshund

Follow me on Instagram – @kyleydiluigi – Repost the image above to Instagram and tag @kyleydiluigi and #ammoturns6 (Open to WORLDWIDE Readers, unfortunately private accounts are not eligible to enter). Contest ends 10-7-14 and winner will be announced on instagram. Contest rules and image above can also be found via our instagram account.

And for all my fans I’m also offering up a special discount to my Online Shop! Use code AMMOTURNS6 for 30% off your order this week only! (coupon valid until 10-6-14)

This giveaway is for instagram users, but don’t worry, if you don’t have instagram you can still enter my BW Barkery Giveaway this week for a fun necktie collar and leash! 

P.S. Don’t forget to stop by my blog later today as I have another fun post for you that you won’t want to miss!Ammo the Dachshund

What Best Dog Friends Do

Dachshund Snuggles with Best Friend // Ammo the Dachshund

Over the weekend my best friend Trooper came over to spend the day with me.

Dachshund Snuggles with Best Friend // Ammo the Dachshund

It’s been a long time since we’ve spent the ENTIRE day together, so we had a lot of catching up to do.

Dachshund Snuggles with Best Friend // Ammo the Dachshund

Mostly we had a lot of snuggling to catch up on!

Dachshund Snuggles with Best Friend // Ammo the Dachshund

Dachshund Snuggles with Best Friend // Ammo the Dachshund

Dachshund Snuggles with Best Friend // Ammo the Dachshund

Boy did I miss snuggling with my best friend! Ammo the Dachshund

Mattie & Margot Stripped Collar and Leash Review & Giveaway

Disclaimer : This is a sponsored post and giveaway brought to you by Mattie & Margot.

Mattie & Margot Stripped Collar and Leash Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

My pals over at Mattie & Margot recently sent me a collar and leash from their new STRIPPED collection.

Mattie & Margot Stripped Collar and Leash Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

This collection is great because it has a lower price point (starting at $20) and comes in two different widths to fit any size dog.

Mattie & Margot Stripped Collar and Leash Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

My gal pal Cricket the Cat was totally eyeing the Ice Blue color that my collar and leash set came in…..because it was oh-so-cool!

Mattie & Margot Stripped Collar and Leash Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

I’m always on the lookout for leashes that come with these “claw” (not sure if that’s the real term for it) clasp like the STRIPPED Leash. I’m a strong believer that it’s a stronger and more durable option for a clasp than the standard snaps you see on a lot of leashes.

Mattie & Margot Stripped Collar and Leash Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

The STRIPPED collection is “stripped” of the traditional ribbon adornment that most of the Mattie & Margot collars you have seen me wearing come with, ideal for the minimalist at heart and great for a less expensive (but still very durable) collar. I’ve NEVER had a Mattie & Margot collar break on me in all the years I’ve been wearing them, not even when I’m rough-housing on the farm.

Mattie & Margot Stripped Collar and Leash Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

Mattie & Margot Stripped Collar and Leash Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

You may have already caught me wearing my new Stripped collar on my Facebook page, as I’ve already been adorning myself with it’s cool blueness at work, on the farm, and lounging around my house.

Mattie & Margot Stripped Collar and Leash Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

You can fetch your own STRIPPED Collar or Leash from Mattie & Margot in a variety of colors and sizes starting at $20.

And don’t forget to use coupon code AMMO for 10% off your next Mattie & Margot order!

And now for the best part….

Mattie & Margot Stripped Collar and Leash Review & Giveaway // Ammo the Dachshund

ONE LUCKY WINNER will win a STRIPPED Collar and Leash from Mattie & Margot!

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 9/22/14 12AM EST. Open to WORLDWIDE readers! Winners must claim their prizes within 48 hours of being notified or prize will be forfeited. Good luck!

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Disclosure: This is a sponsored post by Mattie & Margot, but all opinions are entirely my own.Ammo the Dachshund

P.S. Don’t forget, today is the last day to enter my giveaway for a package of Minties Chews!