Nipomo Imprints Review & Giveaway

Posted on September 12, 2013 by Ammo

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

Lately I had been noticing that my super hero gear was looking a bit shabby – mainly my stunt helmet and trick box.

So when I was contacted by Nipomo Imprints, who specialize in vinyl decals for vehicles, signs, laptops and home décor, I thought this might be just the thing to spruce up my super hero look.

So I sent Nipomo some of my logo designs, and they turned them into various sized decals and window clings. How fabulous!

Since Nipomo sent so many fabulous shapes and sizes of my logo, I now need your help! See I can’t decide where to put them!

Should I…

Paint the sides of my trick box and apply “Ammo the Dachshund”
Paint my entire trick box and put my large logo on the top
Paint my helmet a new solid color and put “Ammo” on the sides
Paint my helmet a new color and put “Ammo” on the front
Paint my helmet and put my logo on the front and “Ammo” on the sides
Paint my helmet and put just my logo on the front

And while you’re contemplating where I should adorn my new Nipomo decals, check out how you can win some decals of your own!

THREE Lucky WINNERS will WIN decals from Nipomo Imprints!
(one winner will receive any decal from the Nipomo Shop, one winner will win this decal, and one winner will receive this decal.)

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 9/24/13 12AM EST. Open to US Residents Only. Good luck!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Make sure you stop by the Nipomo Imprints Shop, they carry some neat dachshund designs – and even do custom requests!

Disclosure: I received decals from Nipomo Imprints to review on my site. All opinions are entirely my own.

My Ponies Head to Chincoteague

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Ammo

Every year my mom packs up the ponies and heads to Chincoteague Island in Virginia for the Annual Chincoteague Pony Swim and Auction the last week in July. Sadly I’m always left behind for this annual homecoming of sorts, mostly because mom says it’s too hot for me!

painting pony with ammo the dachshund

So while I stay home with dad and watch movies, eat junk food, and stay up way too late, mom and my ponies are performing all week long at the Chincoteague Pony Centre in the hot summer weather. Perhaps I got the better end of this deal?

Ammo the Dachshund Helps Prepare for Pony Penning // Chincoteague Pony Boomerang

Ammo the Dachshund Super Hero and his Super Hero Pony

I’m wishing my ponies the best of luck in their performances, and I just know they’ll make lots of people smile!

boomerang laughing

See you when you return ponies! You better bring me back a souvenir!

Also, check out this article that was in my local paper all about my favorite ponies! Read it HERE.

Memorial Day Remembrances

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Ammo

On this Memorial Day I am remembering the fallen soldiers who have fought for my country. Thanks to those who have given their lives to protect us, and not to forget the many four-legged soldiers as well.

Thank you for keeping us safe.

xoxo,

Happy 6th Birthday to Trooper!

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Ammo

Trooper as a Puppy // Ammo the Dachshund

Today is my best friend Trooper’s 6th Birthday!

Trooper and Ammo // Ammo the Dachshund

Trooper has been by my side since I was just a wee pup. He taught me everything I know, and protected me when I was too tiny to do so myself. In the past 6 years we’ve had so many adventures, and I can’t wait for all the fun that is still yet to come!

Trooper and Ammo canoe ride // Ammo the Dachshund

super hero ammo and trooper

trooper swimming ammo the dachshund

ammo and trooper

trooper and ammo hoop

So Happy Birthday best pal!

trooper puppy

xoxo,

Happy Mother’s Day to the Dog Moms

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Ammo

Kyley and Ammo the Dachshund // Dog Mom

Today is Mother’s Day, and I just wanted to pop in to say Happy Mother’s Day to all the Mom’s out there! Whether you’re a mom to a four-legged kid or a two-legged kid (or both), I wanted to tell you that you are great!

Ammo the Dachshund Super Hero and his Super Hero Pony

You mom’s are the real super heroes of the World, and without you we’d all be lost!

Ammo the Dachshund // Nursing Home Visit

So I’m sending some happy tail wags to all of the mom’s today, even those who are no longer with us. Know that you will always hold a special place in our hearts and we love you more every day!

Trooper Waving // Ammo the Dachshund

Thanks from the bottom of my heart for all that you do. xoxo,

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

Sponsor Shoutout:

It’s time for me to send a big wet sloppy kiss to my sponsors! They keep my website up and running and make it possible for me to bring you lots of adventures!

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And thanks again to all of my wonderful sponsors, I couldn’t do it without you!

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!

Painting for a Cause

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Ammo

Ammo the Dachshund Artist

Lately I’ve been busy painting up a storm, readying myself for the Spring Doxie Fest, an event to benefit the dogs that I’ve been asked to attend and perform at.

Ammo the Dachshund Artist

These magical paws of mine will be painting for a cause on Sunday, April 21st in Bel Air, Maryland for their annual fundraising event.

Ammo the Dachshund Artist

If you are in the area I hope you’ll stop by and meet me! The event will be held from 11 – 3pm, with lots of fun contests for your dogs, as well as venders and entertainment for all! Find out more HERE.

Here’s a video from back when I first learned to paint:

My artwork and lots of doxie merchandise will be available for purchase at the event. I donate a percentage of all my sales to animal rescue groups.

Hula Hooping Good Time

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Ammo

As my date to perform at the Spring Doxie Fest this year is approaching I’ve been gathering up props to be used in my performance. One of my favorite tricks is jumping through my hoop, so mom decided it was about time I had more than ONE hoop.

So with a little internet searching we came across Spellbound Dance Arts, who’s main purpose is delivering sunshine one hoop at a time! Totally my kind of hula hoop!

I browsed their site of lots and lots of custom designed hoops in all colors imaginable, but ultimately decided to go the DIY route and ordered a few 18″ blank hoops and some tape. When my hoops arrived mom set to work taping them for me, while I ooh’d and ahh’d over what colors I wanted.

Mom said taping them herself was pretty labor intensive and it took her several hours (despite my protests to go faster, go faster over her shoulder).

Mom still has several hoops to tape, but I haven’t quite decided what colors I want them to be yet, and I just couldn’t wait any longer to test them out!

You can purchase hoops from Spellbound Dance Arts HERE.

I was not paid or perked to write this post, I just wanted to share my hula hooping adventures!

Outfitting a Super Hero with CafePress

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Ammo

You might remember a few weeks ago when the fine folks over at CafePress offered up a giveaway to one of my lucky readers. Well they also offered me a chance to take some of their custom products for a spin too – so I’m back to share with you just what I ordered.

So I browsed through their custom items and decided to try out their small round pet id tag and some 2.25″ buttons.

With the help of my personal designers (mom and dad) I used the Cafepress design tool and uploaded my logo for the pet tag and buttons. You can opt to upload an image or enter you own text and shapes with their design tools. I decided not to make my tag an “identification tag”, but instead just a little something something to add bling to my super hero outfit when I perform.

After uploading my designs for each item I checked them to make sure they would look right and not be cut off at all on the products.

Then a few short days later my custom items arrived in the mail! Yippee!

The pet tag came with a tiny clasp on it, but my hefty collar from Mattie & Margot was a bit too large for it to fit on. This was easily remedied with a Rubit clip (which I use on all my id tags anyway) that I had laying around the house.

So I pinned on my new button (which probably mom and dad will end up wearing most of the time – but I wanted to be the first to try it)….

….and snapped on my new tag to add that special bling bling to my Super Hero outfit.

You also may notice that I am wearing my gold letter A, which was the clear winner when I asked all of you which embroidered patch I should add to my costume! I agree, the gold is just the right color – thanks to everyone who weighed in with their vote.

I’m now ready for my big performance this month at the Spring Doxie Fest! I hope you’ll come meet me and see how stellar I look with all my new custom designed CafePress items!

You can get your own customized products at Cafepress, and you’ll find millions of one-of-a-kind designs on every topic you can imagine like dachshund jewelry, pet bowls, and gifts for dog lovers.

I received some cafepress products to review on my blog, but all opinions are entirely my own.