Friday Fetch: Pet By Number from Easy 123 Art

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Ammo

One of the gifts that my mom got this year for Christmas was a subscription to Modern Dog Magazine (a lifestyle magazine for modern dogs and their companions) – it was love at first sight for me. Mom and I quickly poured through the pages and came across some really neat products that we couldn’t wait to share with you!

One of those products was from Easy 123 Art, a website designed to help you create your own paint-by-number kits out of your very own photos. How cool is that!

Easy 123 Art Custom Paint by Number Kits of your Pet // Friday Fetch - Ammo the Dachshund

The website boasts that it’s simple to use kit allows you to upload your own photo, customize it, then get to painting!

Easy 123 Art Custom Paint by Number Kits of your Pet // Friday Fetch - Ammo the Dachshund

These would make great gifts, or even allow you to create a custom painting of your own favorite furry friend!

You can fetch your own paint-by-number kit at Easy 123 Art starting at $49

12 Days of Cheer! Holiday Gift Guides for Dogs & Dog Lovers

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Ammo

I love gift giving so much that I decided to round-up some holiday shopping guides for the dogs and dog lovers in your life this year! I hope it will help you find something special for someone in your life.

12 Days of Cheer! Holiday Gift Guides for Dogs and Dog Lovers

1. Wagwear Canvas Travel Bowl from Olive

2. Holiday Grow Your Own Sprinkle Pet Ornaments from Olive

3. Lili Chin Pet ID Tag from Blanket ID from the Donation by Design Collection

4. Grey Chevron Round Dog Bed from Inubar

5. Sweet Potato Chews from Chewy.com

12 Days of Cheer! Holiday Gift Guides for Dogs and Dog Lovers

1. Albert the French Bulldog Pillow from Urban Outfitters

2. Pink Balloon Dog Necklace from Art with a Twist on Etsy

3. Canine Coaster Set from Rifle Paper Co.

4.Terrier Ring from Mod Cloth

5. 52 Weeks of Treats Ebook from Pretty Fluffy

6. Sweater Pup Cookie Jar from Anthropologie

12 Days of Cheer! Holiday Gift Guides for Dogs & Dog Lovers

1. Dog Man’s Best Friend print by Holly V. Monroe

2. Wiener Dog Ornament from Urban Outfitters

3. Red Great Dane long sleeve t-shirt from We are all Smith on Etsy

4. Things Your Dog Doesn’t Want You to Know book from Urban Outfitters

5. Salty Dog Mens Soap from Chase Street Soap Company on Etsy

Happy Shopping Everyone!

Mastering the Kicker Box

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Ammo

You might remember that for my Birthday back in the beginning of October I received a gift from my parents called the Kicker Box. This box with it’s confusing levers that held my treats captive was a source of frustration for me for the first week or so. But, truth be told, it’s no secret as to how stubborn us Dachshunds are – and I couldn’t give up on the Kicker Box without a fight.

Ammo the Dachshund // Birthday Wrap-Up

I’m now a master at dispensing my treats from the box, and to prove it to you my mom shot this video of me working for my breakfast this morning:

Do you think your dog could master the Kicker Box?

Disclosure: I was not paid or perked to write about this product, I just wanted to share with my fans this fun toy.

DIY Weave Poles with the Dog Agility Shop

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Ammo

DIY Dog Agility Weave Poles // Ammo the Dachshund

I’m at the point in my Dog Agility training that I’m going to start learning how to do weave poles. Learning to do weave poles is one of the most challenging things in Dog Agility, so mom says it’s important that we have our own set at home to practice in between classes.

So when my friends over at the Dog Agility Shop offered up a set of Spikes and Pole Placers, I knew it was time to jump right in and DIY a set of weave poles!

Building your own set of weave poles is super easy and cost effective (about $25) with the help of the Dog Agility Shop. Here’s what you’ll need…..

DIY Dog Agility Weave Poles // Ammo the Dachshund

DIY Dog Agility Weave Poles

Supplies Needed:

A set of 6 or 12 Spikes from the Dog Agility Shop (I used 6 since I’m a beginner)
Weave Pole Placer from the Dog Agility Shop
3/4 inch PVC Pipe (total of 228″)
Six 3/4 inch PVC caps
PVC cutting tool
Duct Tape

Directions:

Once your Spikes and Pole Placer arrive from the Dog Agility Shop you will need to cut your 3/4 inch PVC pipe into 6 pieces that are 38 inches in length. Then place the PVC caps on one end of all your poles and attach the other end to the Spikes. Then you can stripe your poles with colored duct tape to make them more visible. Once your poles are done, lay out the pole placer, and place your poles into the ground through the grommet holes in the placer. Now you’re ready to learn weave poles!

DIY Dog Agility Weave Poles // Ammo the Dachshund

Inexpensive, easy to set-up, easy to transport, and oh so much fun – these weave poles are looking great in my backyard!

DIY Dog Agility Weave Poles // Ammo the Dachshund

Sadly there are no super cool photos of me weaving through these poles like a pro (yet), because I’ve only just begun my training.

DIY Dog Agility Weave Poles // Ammo the Dachshund

Having these bad boys in my back yard will give me no excuse to not show up everyone in my class when it comes to the weave pole training.

DIY Dog Agility Weave Poles // Ammo the Dachshund

My classmates are gonna be sooooo jealous!

For more agility tutorials check out my post on Building your own Dog Agility Jumps.

Disclosure: I received a set of spikes and pole placer from the dog agility shop for review. However, all opinions are entirely my own.

Giveaway: Canvas Prints from Printcopia

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Ammo

**This Giveaway is no longer accepting entries.** Congrats to our winner, Annie H. who plans to get a print made of her lab/doxie mix, Marshmellow!

A couple of weeks ago I was contacted by my pals at Printcopia, an online resource for getting your photos made into canvas prints and other printed materials. They offered up an 11″x14″ canvas print, so I could take their services for a whirl. Being the art-loving pooch that I am, I surely couldn’t pass up the opportunity!

But before I could order my canvas print I had to choose which photo to use – not such an easy task when your parents take hundreds of photos of you on a weekly basis.

After pouring over thousands of photos of me I finally settled on this one taken during one of our big blizzards a few years ago. Adorable isn’t it? You can ooooh and ahhhh if you like.

Then I hopped on the computer and proceeded to go through the process of ordering my canvas print from Printcopia.

After uploading my chosen photo I had the option to resize it. I also noticed you can even easily upload photos from Instagram and Facebook, which makes the process even easier!

Then I selected a border option (I chose to mirror my image) for how my photo would look on the edges of my canvas & picked a display method too. Finally it was off to checkout, with the promise that a week or so later my new print would be arriving in the mail.

When my canvas arrived I could hardly wait to put it on display in my house! I love it so much that I’m already dreaming of which of my favorite Instagram photos I’d love to get printed to hang on my wall.

And now because it’s your VERY LUCKY DAY! Printcopia has offered to giveaway an 11×14 Canvas Print to one Lucky reader! How awesome is that?

Here’s how to win…

PRIZE: An 11×14 Canvas Print from Printcopia
TO ENTER: Comment on this post (you must comment on the BLOG – not on our facebook page) with the words “PRINT MY CANVAS” and….
BONUS QUESTION: Tell me what photo you would have printed if you win. Maybe it’s a photo of your own furry friend, or a family portrait, or even your bestest halloween costume. Do tell!
GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Friday, November 9, 2012 at 9:00am EST
NUMBER OF WINNERS: One
PRIZE SHIPS: United States & Canada (sorry international readers)
RULES: one entry per e-mail address. Winner will be selected using random.org (meaning the winner is drawn at random) – and will be announced shortly afterward. Good Luck!

Make sure you check out Printcopia for you next printing need (wouldn’t they make fantastic holiday gifts!) – they also announce lots of money saving specials on their Facebook Page.

Disclosure: I received a product in exchange for a review on my blog. All opinions are entirely my own!

Friday Fetch: Scutte Necktie Collars & Pet T-Shirts

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Ammo

Just a few days ago the pet apparel site, Scutte, opened up their virtual shop. I was super excited as I had anxiously been waiting for it’s grand opening to be announced on their Facebook page.

Inspired by her boston terrier, Harley, Kira Stackhouse creates unique t-shirts for dogs and stylish necktie collars. She even has cat toys!

Ammo the Dachshund // Friday Fetch // Scutte Pet T-shirts & Neckties

In keeping up with the 13 Project Goals, Scutte donates a portion of their sales to the Muttville Senior Dog Rescue in SF. Yay for helping pets in need!

You can fetch your own Scutte Pet Apparel HERE.

Friday Fetch: Halloween Pet Costume Round-up

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Ammo

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?

Birthday Week: DIY Pet Birthday Bandana

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Ammo

Birthdays call for celebration, and what better way to celebrate than a spiffy new bandana to let everyone know it’s your Birthday!

And because I want everyone to celebrate with me, here’s a tutorial I created to help you make your own pet a celebratory bandana.

DIY Pet Birthday Bandana

Materials:

Fabric
Ruler
Cutting Utensil
Screenprinting Ink (or acrylic paint mixed with Textile Medium)
Sponge Brush
Paint Tray
Rubber Stamp (we hand carved ours, or you can find out how to purchase one here)

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Step 1: Using a ruler and cutting utensil, cut a bandana sized piece of fabric out of your material. We used a bandana I already had as a template, but you can also measure your pet’s neck and add about 4″ to be able to tie it. You might also opt to sew the edges of your bandana to prevent fraying before moving on to step 2.

Step 2: You will need your HOORAY! stamp for this part (my mom carved mine, find out how to carve a stamp here or find out how to purchase one here). Use your sponge brush to apply screen printing ink or acrylic paint mixed with Textile Medium to the stamp.

Step 3: Stamp your fabric in several places, re-applying paint after each one. Then allow to dry.

Adding another color can add to the overall effect.

And when you are all finished you will have a spiffy new bandana that’s perfect for celebrating my Birthday with me.

Happy Birthday to me! Only 3 more days until I’m officially 4 and get to open all my presents!

My HOORAY! stamp was inspired by a post on Squirrelly Minds.

Birthday Week: Ammo’s Wish List

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Ammo

My 4th Birthday is coming up this Friday (October 5th), and I’ve decided to make it a week long celebration just like last year! I hope you will hang around for all the fun, we’ll have giveaways, DIY projects, free downloads and so much more!

We’re going to kick things off with a good old fashioned wish list! So without further adieu, here’s all the items I’ve been lusting after lately.

Birthday Week / Ammo the Dachshund / Wishlist

1. Turquoise & Blue Stripe Collar from Mattie & Margot

2. Planet Dog Orbee-Tuff Eggplant toy from Wag.com

3. Chunky Yellow Cable Sweater from Olive

4. Pet Fairy Noshers (for filling my kongs) from Olive

5. PetPDC ComfortFlex Sport Harness from Amazon

Here’s to hoping I get everything on my Birthday Wish List!

Friday Fetch: White Faux Taxidermy Dog Busts

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Ammo

Don’t freak out, we’re not talking REAL Taxidermy here (which is sort of creepy if you ask me). You may recall that I’m a HUGE art lover (I work in a frame shop, paint pictures, and hang out with some famous painting ponies), so when I discovered White Faux Taxidermy on Etsy I was in love!

Ammo the Dachshund // Friday Fetch // White Faux Taxidermy // Dog Busts

Not only do they create super cute replicas of animals, but just this week they came out with a line of charming dog bust statues. Sadly they do not carry a dachshund bust yet (although the hound dog looks awfully similar), but I’m still completely smitten.

Each faux animal is cast out of a polyresin material, thus making the sculpture fairly light in weight, great for hanging or displaying. You can even have your sculptures custom painted in any color imaginable. I’ll take one of each please!

Ammo the Dachshund // Friday Fetch // White Faux Taxidermy // Dog Busts