April 2013 Monthly Recap and Sponsor Shoutout

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Ammo

Now that it’s May I thought it would be fun to take a look back at some of the adventures I had in April! Boy did I have a grand time – so incase you missed it, here’s a look back at some of the highlights from last month!

Happy Easter // Ammo the Dachshund

I had a blast visiting with my family on Easter. Easter Recap

Cafe Press Custom Items - A Review // Ammo the Dachshund

I updated my Super Hero Outfit with the help of Cafe Press. Outfitting A Super Hero with Cafepress

Hoola Hooping Good Time // Ammo the Dachshund

I made some designer hula hoops for my upcoming performance. Hula Hooping Good Time

Gardening with Ammo the Dachshund

I got my vegetable garden ready for spring. Gardening with Ammo

Ammo the Dachshund // Let's Get Tricky // Teach Your Dog to High-Five

I celebrated National High-Five Day. Happy National High-Five Day

Spring Doxie Fest 2013 // Ammo the Dachshund performs

I recapped my trip to the Spring Doxie Fest. Spring Doxie Fest Recap

DIY Chalkboard Dog Bowl - Under $5 // Ammo the Dachshund

I made a chalkboard dog bowl for less than $5. DIY Chalkboard Dog Bowl – Under $5

DIY 2x2 Dog Agility Weave Poles // Ammo the Dachshund

I made my very own set of DIY 2×2 Dog Agility Weave Poles. DIY: Build Your own 2×2 Dog Agility Weave Poles

These Paws were Made for Digging // Ammo the Dachshund

I had fun digging on the farm. These Paws were Made for Digging

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These Paws were Made for Digging

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Ammo

These Paws were Made for Digging // Ammo the Dachshund

I was born to dig. It’s in my blood and it’s why I was given these wonderful shovels for paws!

These Paws were Made for Digging // Ammo the Dachshund

You can also watch this video on youtube HERE.

You’re sooo jelly aren’t you?

DIY: Build Your own 2×2 Agility Weave Poles

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Ammo

You might remember that back in November I posted a tutorial on how to build your own agility weave poles with the help of my friends at the Dog Agility Shop.

Well when winter rolled around I had to pack up my poles since it was just too cold to practice outdoors. That was until my dad surprised me for Christmas with a set of homemade 2×2 Weave Poles.

DIY 2x2 Dog Agility Weave Poles // Ammo the Dachshund

I’ve been using my set all winter, and I’m proud to say I can now weave, but I completely forgot to share how they were made with all of you! So better late than never – here’s my tutorial for building your own set of indoor 2×2 Weave Poles!

DIY Dog Agility 2×2 Weave Poles – Set of 6 poles

Supplies Needed:

Weave Pole Placer from the Dog Agility Shop
3/4 inch PVC Pipe (total of 228″)
Six 3/4 inch PVC caps
Six 3/4″ inch PVC Couplings
Six PVC Plugs (Slip) (must be able to fit inside the PVC Couplings)
Six Carriage Bolts 3/16″ x 1″ length
Six Hex Nuts to fit Carriage Bolts
Six Washers to Fit Carriage Bolts
Steelworks Plated Slotted Flat (90″ total in length)
PVC cutting tool
Socket Wrench (or something to tighten nuts)
Electric Drill & Drill Bits
Saw
Duct Tape

Step 1: 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. Then you can stripe your poles with colored duct tape to make them more visible.

DIY Dog Agility Weave Poles // Ammo the Dachshund

Step 2: Cut your Steelworks Plated Slotted Flats into three 36″ length pieces and six 9″ length pieces.

Step 3: Drill a hole the same size as your carriage bolts into the bottom of the PVC Plugs.

Step 4: Place the 9″ Slotted Flat pieces on opposite sides and 6 inches from either end of your 36″ length slotted flat pieces. Place your carriage bolts through from underneath to hold them together, with the PVC plugs on top. Add your washers and hex nuts to the inside of the PVC plugs and tighten to hold them together.

DIY 2x2 Dog Agility Weave Poles // Ammo the Dachshund

Step 5: Slip the PVC couplings onto the bottom of your poles and then slide them into the PVC plugs that are attached to the Slotted Flat pieces.

DIY 2x2 Dog Agility Weave Poles // Ammo the Dachshund

Step 6: Lay out the Weave Pole Placer as a guide as to where to place your poles (you can opt to leave it under the poles or remove it after they are placed). Your poles will work best on a carpeted surface.

DIY 2x2 Dog Agility Weave Poles // Ammo the Dachshund

For a quick tutorial on how to teach your dog the weave poles using the 2×2 method check out the video HERE. You may want to find a dog agility trainer or class in your area for more detailed instructions.

If you would like to make a set of outdoor weave poles, check out my tutorial HERE.

DIY Chalkboard Dog Bowl – Under $5

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Ammo

When I spotted this Chalkboard Dog Bowl over on Waggo I just knew I had to have it! Only when I asked mom if I could purchase it, she suggested why not DIY it? Oh but of course!

DIY Chalkboard Dog Bowl - Under $5 // Ammo the Dachshund

DIY CHALKBOARD DOG BOWL

Materials:

A ceramic bowl (mine came from Homegoods) $4
Frog Tape (I had a roll on hand) $7
Chalkboard Spraypaint (I also had a can of this on hand) $5

DIY Chalkboard Dog Bowl - Under $5 // Ammo the Dachshund

Step 1: Using the frog tape, tape off the portion of your bowl that you do not want to have chalkboard paint on it. You may need some help from someone who doesn’t have paws!

DIY Chalkboard Dog Bowl - Under $5 // Ammo the Dachshund

Step 2: Using even coats, spray your bowl with chalkboard paint. You may also need some help to get the cap off your spray paint.

DIY Chalkboard Dog Bowl - Under $5 // Ammo the Dachshund

Once your bowl is completely dry it will be ready to write on with chalk! You may want to prep the surface first by applying a coat of chalk evenly across the entire bowl and erasing it before writing on it.

DIY Chalkboard Dog Bowl - Under $5 // Ammo the Dachshund

Of course any dog bowl is much much better with food in it!

DIY Chalkboard Dog Bowl - Under $5 // Ammo the Dachshund

Yum! Everything tastes better in my trendy Chalkboard Food Bowl!

Smarter than the average Cat

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Ammo

Ok I admit, I’ve been kinda busy scouting my groundhog holes on the farm (now that Spring has sprung and the critters are out to play) and not enough time attending to my girlfriend, Cricket the farmcat.

Hunting Groundhogs on the Farm 2012 // Ammo the Dachshund

So when I spotted Cricket’s attempt at giving herself a brush with one of the ponies’ brushes, I kinda felt bad.

Cricket the Farmcat // Ammo the Dachshund

Even though I felt a tad guilty, you can’t argue that she’s pretty inventive!

Just another reason why I’m proud to call Cricket my girlfriend!

Spring Doxie Fest Recap

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Ammo

As most of you know I was invited to paint and perform at the 2013 Spring Doxie Fest to benefit the Coast to Coast Dachshund Rescue. I love to support animal rescues, so I jumped at the chance to show off my stuff!

Spring Doxie Fest 2013 // Ammo the Dachshund performs

So I packed up my car with lots of goodies for my booth, and brought along all of my trick gear for my big performance. (you can always shop online with me HERE).

Spring Doxie Fest 2013 // Ammo the Dachshund performs

When it came time to perform I was excited to show everyone what I had been practicing. I love to learn and doing tricks with my mom is one of my favoritiest things in the whole wide world.

Spring Doxie Fest 2013 // Ammo the Dachshund performs

I kicked off my big performance by finishing up a painting I had started earlier in the week…..afterall you can’t rush talent!

Spring Doxie Fest 2013 // Ammo the Dachshund performs

Then it was off to my phone booth for a quick costume change, of course everyone giggled when my Super Undies went on display for the world to see. I’m still blushing. But Super Ammo had a job to do, and I wasn’t going to let a little embarrassment stop me!

Spring Doxie Fest 2013 // Ammo the Dachshund performs

Eventually I had to break out my super helmet for some of the more dangerous tricks. Safety first.

Spring Doxie Fest 2013 // Ammo the Dachshund performs

After all that performing I was ready to meet my fans!

Spring Doxie Fest 2013 // Ammo the Dachshund performs

By then I was pretty tired, but my day wasn’t over yet, because I had to judge some of the contests like best kisser, best tail wag, best costume, and best trick.

Spring Doxie Fest 2013 // Ammo the Dachshund performs

I even got to meet a cool doxie named Harry who had a knack for playing golf! (I chose him as the winner of best trick by the way).

Incase you missed my big performance at the Doxie Fest, below is a quick highlight video I made. And if you want to see some more of my amazing tricks you can check out the SUPER PONY DVD that I made with my favorite trick ponies HERE.

Spring Doxie Fest 2013 // Ammo the Dachshund performs

At the end of the day I was so excited that so many of you came out to watch me perform and meet me, and most importantly support a great rescue like the Coast to Coast Dachshund Rescue.

P.S. you all have some pretty cute Dachshunds!

A Day of Rest

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Ammo

After my big excursion yesterday to the Spring Doxie Fest in Maryland, I decided to spend today resting. I probably look like this:

A Day of Rest // Sleep // Ammo the Dachshund

Well at least for a little while. I can’t miss agility class this afternoon!

Ammo practices Dog Agility on his DIY Agility Jumps 2012

Why rest when there are so many adventures to go on! And have no fear, if you weren’t able to make it to the Spring Doxie Fest this year, I’ll be back tomorrow with a full recap!

Friday Fetch: Duke & Winston Pet Apparel

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Ammo

Philadelphia born and raised (well close enough, as I grew up in the ‘burbs surrounding good old Philly), I was super excited to stumble across a local Philadelphia company, Duke & Winston, that was just oozing charm….of the dog kind.

A Philadelphia-based, casual clothing line for the modern gent (dogs and ladies included), their goal is to design clean & simple apparel for those who appreciate refined and practical clothing. Pretty much they are stylish and cool, and I’m drooling over their leather collars and doggie hoodies!

Friday Fetch: Duke & Winston - Modern Dog Apparel // Ammo the Dachshund