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Super Pony DVD Release!

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The day has finally come! It’s time to announce the official release of the brand-new Super Pony DVD, staring the talented Minnow from Painting Pony…..and ME!

Ammo the Dachshund Super Hero and his Super Hero Pony

Thanks to my talented Uncle Taylor and Depthink Productions, we began filming for the DVD this past summer, and I’m so excited that it’s finally ready to share with everyone!

Super Pony DVD Release! via Ammo the Dachshund and Painting Pony

Check out the DVD Trailer:

ON THIS DVD

Trainer, Kyley DiLuigi, introduces us to Super Pony, the alter ego of the talented Chincoteague Pony, Minnow! Watch as he shows us some of his favorite trick performances, many of which have been performed at expos, fairs, schools, and even the Annual Chincoteague Pony Penning. Several performances also include Minnow’s lovable sidekick, Ammo the Dachshund, as well as other members of the Painting Pony crew. In addition to 5 featured videos, this DVD also contains 2 bonus videos: a visit to Iron Horse Farm, home to the Painting Ponies; and a talk given by Kyley about everyone’s favorite Chincoteague Pony, Misty of Chincoteague.

PAINTING PONY

In 2007, Painting Pony was founded when Kyley DiLuigi decided to bring her paints from art school out to the farm where she kept her 14-year-old pony, Minnow. That cold winter day Minnow became the World’s First Painting Chincoteague Pony as he created his very first masterpiece. As it became evident that Minnow had a gift that he truly loved, the paintings he created began to pile higher and higher. Feeling the need to share Minnow’s art with the world, Kyley started PaintingPony.com and the rest is history!

Super Pony DVD Release! via Ammo the Dachshund and Painting Pony

The Super Pony DVD is approx. 20 minutes and is available for purchase at $12 on PaintingPony.com

You’ll get to see performances by me and Minnow as well as me and my buddy Trooper. You even get to see me paint!

There is still plenty of time to order your copy for Holiday Gifts!
As a special gift to all my followers, enter code FREESHIP at checkout to receive free shipping on your entire order! (domestic orders only).

Snag your copy HERE. Ammo the Dachshund

Road Trip with Ammo – Thanksgiving in North Carolina

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On my last full day in Asheville, North Carolina I got to spend Thanksgiving day with my friends and family.

Road Trip with Ammo the Dachshund // Thanksgiving Day

I spent most of the morning lounging on the front porch and soaking in the sun.

Road Trip with Ammo the Dachshund // Thanksgiving Day

It was nice to spend the day relaxing with loved ones.

Road Trip with Ammo the Dachshund // Thanksgiving Day

Eventually Trooper and I got bored though – and a wrestling match soon followed. It didn’t last long though, because dinner was soon to be ready.

Road Trip with Ammo the Dachshund // Thanksgiving Day

Inside I shared a feast with my friends, including me new pal Arlo.

Road Trip with Ammo the Dachshund // Thanksgiving Day

Arlo was way prepared for Thanksgiving in his tuxedo, and he had me feeling very under dressed.

Road Trip with Ammo the Dachshund // Thanksgiving Day

All in all I spent a wonderful Thanksgiving day in Asheville and next time I return I hope I can listen to my Uncle Taylor’s band….I’ve already warned them that I play a mean set of drums…should the need arise.

Road Trip with Ammo the Dachshund // Thanksgiving Day

The next day Trooper and I stuffed ourselves back into the car and headed towards our home in Pennsylvania. It’s nice to travel and experience the world, but there is nothing quite like coming home to your own bed! Ammo the Dachshund

 

Road Trip with Ammo – Hiking Graveyard Fields in Asheville, North Carolina

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My pet-friendly shopping adventures last week in Asheville, North Carolina were quite fun, but as much as I love scoping out a good deal, I enjoy being out in nature so much more.

I made sure to do my fair share of hiking while I was in North Carolina, and one of my favorite hikes was the Graveyard Fields and Waterfalls along the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Pet Friendly Hiking along the Blue Ridge Parkway in Asheville, North Carolina // Ammo the Dachshund

This particular 3 mile hike led me over bridges, up mountains and through scenic waterfalls.

Pet Friendly Hiking along the Blue Ridge Parkway in Asheville, North Carolina // Ammo the Dachshund

Pet Friendly Hiking along the Blue Ridge Parkway in Asheville, North Carolina // Ammo the Dachshund

Most of the time I led our pack of 6 humans and 2 dogs (me and Trooper), mostly because I’m a natural born leader, and also because Trooper was too concerned with herding our pack into a tidy little group than telling us which path to take (I blame his Australian Shepherd mother).

Pet Friendly Hiking along the Blue Ridge Parkway in Asheville, North Carolina // Ammo the Dachshund

I’m an adventuresome hiker, and took to the unbeaten path when possible – climbing rocks and jumping streams are my kind of fun.

Pet Friendly Hiking along the Blue Ridge Parkway in Asheville, North Carolina // Ammo the Dachshund

Pet Friendly Hiking along the Blue Ridge Parkway in Asheville, North Carolina // Ammo the Dachshund

When we reached one of our waterfall destinations I wasted no time in urging everyone to climb the cliffside and reach the top.

Pet Friendly Hiking along the Blue Ridge Parkway in Asheville, North Carolina // Ammo the Dachshund

It was glorious from above, but I quickly realized the decent down wouldn’t be quite as easy.

Pet Friendly Hiking along the Blue Ridge Parkway in Asheville, North Carolina // Ammo the Dachshund

Not to worry though, because even with my shorter than average legs I’m an excellent climber – not to mention I’m in peak physical shape – and I made it safely to the bottom.

Pet Friendly Hiking along the Blue Ridge Parkway in Asheville, North Carolina // Ammo the Dachshund

I wish I could say the same for my pal Trooper, but he ended up taking the fast track down the mountain over a sheet of ice.

Pet Friendly Hiking along the Blue Ridge Parkway in Asheville, North Carolina // Ammo the Dachshund

Luckily he has spider legs, and quickly recovered after splashing into the water at the bottom. I only wish I had caught it on film, because I probably would have won the grand prize on America’s Funniest Videos.

Pet Friendly Hiking along the Blue Ridge Parkway in Asheville, North Carolina // Ammo the Dachshund

Pet Friendly Hiking along the Blue Ridge Parkway in Asheville, North Carolina // Ammo the Dachshund

3 miles of hiking felt like a breeze to me, and I easily could have done another 10.

Pet Friendly Hiking along the Blue Ridge Parkway in Asheville, North Carolina // Ammo the Dachshund

Mom and Dad promised we’d come back again someday though, perhaps in warmer weather. I can’t wait to return to Asheville for more hiking adventures.

Pet Friendly Hiking along the Blue Ridge Parkway in Asheville, North Carolina // Ammo the Dachshund

At the end of the day it was nice to snuggle up in my blankies at the hotel, it feels good to be worn out, and I did need to rest up, because soon it would be THANKSGIVING!

Check back tomorrow to find out how I spent Turkey Day with my family. Ammo the Dachshund

Road Trip with Ammo – Dog Friendly Shopping in North Carolina

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Yesterday you learned all about my 10 hour road trip which plopped me down in Asheville, North Carolina. Well, I’m back to share with you some more of my thanksgiving vacation adventure, more specifically….shopping!

Road Trip with Ammo the Dachshund // Pet Friendly Shopping in Asheville, North Carolina

When I awoke in the hotel the next morning I was so excited to start my new adventure that I bolted out of bed.

Road Trip with Ammo the Dachshund // Pet Friendly Shopping in Asheville, North Carolina

Ok just kidding, you know me too well…..I slowly dragged myself from my snuggle fortress; I am so not a morning dog. But once I got going it turned out to be a glorious day in downtown Asheville.

Road Trip with Ammo the Dachshund // Pet Friendly Shopping in Asheville, North Carolina

Road Trip with Ammo the Dachshund // Pet Friendly Shopping in Asheville, North Carolina

I was super surprised to learn that most of the shops in Asheville were pet friendly, and not just the ones that sold dog items.

Road Trip with Ammo the Dachshund // Pet Friendly Shopping in Asheville, North Carolina

One of my pit stops was the Funky Mutt, a tiny pet shop with a big attitude…..just like me!

Road Trip with Ammo the Dachshund // Pet Friendly Shopping in Asheville, North Carolina

Road Trip with Ammo the Dachshund // Pet Friendly Shopping in Asheville, North Carolina

One of my must-go places while visiting Asheville was the Three Dog Bakery.

Road Trip with Ammo the Dachshund // Pet Friendly Shopping in Asheville, North Carolina

They must of known I was coming, because they decorated the shop with my brethren so that I would feel welcome.

Road Trip with Ammo the Dachshund // Pet Friendly Shopping in Asheville, North Carolina

Trooper and I wasted no time in picking out some delectable treats to bring home. I went straight for the peanut butter balls!

Road Trip with Ammo the Dachshund // Pet Friendly Shopping in Asheville, North Carolina

Trooper was VERY excited!

Road Trip with Ammo the Dachshund // Pet Friendly Shopping in Asheville, North Carolina

Next door to the Three Dog Bakery I popped into the ZaPow! Gallery to soak up some of the local art. It’s a talented bunch in this state!

Road Trip with Ammo the Dachshund // Pet Friendly Shopping in Asheville, North Carolina

Then it was off to the ever enchanting Battery Park Champagne Lounge and Book Exchange.

Road Trip with Ammo the Dachshund // Pet Friendly Shopping in Asheville, North Carolina

It was here that I met Jonsie, a local pup who frequented the establishment nearly every day with his owner.

Road Trip with Ammo the Dachshund // Pet Friendly Shopping in Asheville, North Carolina

I tried my best to fit in with this sophisticated crowd in the Champagne Lounge, and I’m sure if I lived in Asheville I would be dawning a smoking jacket in no time.

Road Trip with Ammo the Dachshund // Pet Friendly Shopping in Asheville, North Carolina

Overall my shopping experience in Downtown Asheville was delightful. I’m sure in warmer weather (during my visit it was about 60 degrees) the streets would be bustling with patrons and their pets. I can’t wait to visit again soon.

Check back tomorrow to hear about all of my hiking adventures in Asheville! Ammo the Dachshund

 

Road Trip with Ammo – Asheville, North Carolina

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So last week I went on a super fun and awesome adventure to visit my Uncle Taylor in Asheville, North Carolina. Many of you followed along with me via Instagram and Facebook, but I thought it would be fun to relive the adventure all over again on my blog!

Ammo the Dachshund // Road Trip to Asheville, North Carolina

I started my adventure by packing into the family SUV, me in my snoozer seat and my pal Trooper by my side. We buckled in and readied ourselves for the 10 hour drive from our home in Pennsylvania.

Ammo the Dachshund // Road Trip to Asheville, North Carolina

Rest stops were necessary along the way, and I had fun stretching my legs in Virginia.

Ammo the Dachshund // Road Trip to Asheville, North Carolina

Trooper made sure he left behind something to remember him by.

Ammo the Dachshund // Road Trip to Asheville, North Carolina

A few hours later we stopped for dinner.

Ammo the Dachshund // Road Trip to Asheville, North Carolina

It was here that I spotted my first Virginia Dachshunds! I didn’t get to properly introduce myself before we headed on our way ….but incase they’re reading this now….Hey Girls!

Ammo the Dachshund // Road Trip to Asheville, North Carolina

The rest of the trip was pretty much a blur to me, as I must admit I slept most of the way. But before I knew it we arrived at our hotel, The Days Inn in Candler, NC.

Ammo the Dachshund // Road Trip to Asheville, North Carolina

I slept pretty hard that night, but awoke bright and early, ready to start some wondrous adventures! I had heard that Asheville was one of the most dog friendly towns in the United States, so I was very excited to put it to the test.

Check back tomorrow to hear about my shopping adventures in North Carolina! Yippee! Ammo the Dachshund

Road Tripping Adventures

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It’s true, I go on lots and lots of adventures with my family, but did you know that when I travel with my family most of the time it is to perform with my Painting Pony friends. All that is about to change though, because this week I’m traveling without the ponies all the way to North Carolina to visit my Uncle Taylor (the same Uncle Taylor who filmed our new Painting Pony DVD).

Road Tripping Adventures with Ammo the Dachshund

This will be the longest road trip I’ve ever taken, and the best part is that I not only get to travel with my family, but I also get to travel with my bestest buddy Trooper! Best week ever!

Over the weekend I helped mom and dad pack for the big trip, so I thought it would be fun to share with everyone exactly what ended up in my personal suitcase.

Road Tripping Adventures with Ammo the Dachshund

Ammo’s Suitcase:

Road Tripping Adventures with Ammo the Dachshund

I’m so excited to reach my destination, and I’ll be sure to post pictures of my road trip on Facebook and Instagram as I travel. But in case you miss any of the excitement, not to worry – I’ll give you a full recap of all my adventures when I return next week! Ammo the Dachshund

A Painting of My Best Friend Trooper

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You might remember that over this past year I’ve been accumulating paintings created by the talented Kim at Yellow Brick Home. First she painted a magnificent painting of me in my super hero cape, then she painted two super cool paintings of my favorite ponies, Minnow, Blitz and Boomer.

Then I realized I needed to make sure my bestest friend in the whole wide world wasn’t left out of all the fun! He is my best friend afterall. So just last week Trooper’s painting from Yellow Brick Home arrived in the mail!

Trooper by Yellow Brick Home // Pet Paintings // Ammo the Dachshund

It was just as glorious as I had imagined – especially since I had made sure he sent in the very best pictures of himself.

Trooper by Yellow Brick Home // Pet Paintings // Ammo the Dachshund

Trooper by Yellow Brick Home // Pet Paintings // Ammo the Dachshund

Of course I couldn’t let Trooper steal the spotlight for very long, and I photo bombed pretty much all of his photos that my mom took of him.

Trooper by Yellow Brick Home // Pet Paintings // Ammo the Dachshund

Trooper by Yellow Brick Home // Pet Paintings // Ammo the Dachshund

That’s what best friends are for!

 

You can get your own custom pet paintings from Kim @ Yellow Brick Home (make sure you tell her the cutest Super Hero EVER sent you!)

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Disclosure: I was not paid or perked to write about Yellow Brick Home, I just think Kim’s paintings are oh-so-cool!

 

P.S. Did you see that I wasn’t the only one that dressed as Wile E. Coyote for Halloween this year? My Canadian Pal Crusoe, the Celebrity Dachshund also broke out his Wile E. Coyote for all his fans. Although I hear he’s also having trouble with his Acme Rocket…..I knew we should have gotten the warranty!

Posted and Beamed

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Ammo the Dachshund // Post and Beam House Construction

After the timber frames arrived for Trooper’s new Post and Beam house the other day I was anxiously waiting to see what the finished product would look like. So when I arrived at the farm I was thrilled to see that the crew had managed to get most of the beams into place.

Ammo the Dachshund // Post and Beam House Construction

Ammo the Dachshund // Post and Beam House Construction

Ammo the Dachshund // Post and Beam House Construction

Trooper’s house made me feel so teeny tiny – something I have grown quite accustomed to over the years.

Ammo the Dachshund // Post and Beam House Construction

As the sun began to set I noticed that the construction crew had left something behind.

Ammo the Dachshund // Post and Beam House Construction

Souvenir pegs from the construction of the beams – extra short, just how I like them!

Ammo the Dachshund // Post and Beam House Construction

I made the obvious selection and I’m currently keeping it under my bed – to emerge when Trooper decides to taunt me and I can say “Look what I have, and you can’t have it”! Ammo the Dachshund

Barn Raising

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Ammo the Dachshund // Barn Raising // Timber Frame

Trooper and I were hanging out on the farm this morning because the Timber Frame has arrived for the new farmhouse.

Ammo the Dachshund // Barn Raising // Timber Frame

The Timbers arrived on the truck to be used in the construction of Trooper’s new post and beam house being built on the farm.

Ammo the Dachshund // Barn Raising // Timber Frame

Ammo the Dachshund // Barn Raising // Timber Frame

My initial inspection earned a paws up review from me – and I told the boys to start loading up the crane!

Ammo the Dachshund // Barn Raising // Timber Frame

Ammo the Dachshund // Barn Raising // Timber Frame

After the crane piled all the timbers into the new house, Trooper and I were anxious to see how they would put them together.

Ammo the Dachshund // Barn Raising // Timber Frame

Ammo the Dachshund // Barn Raising // Timber Frame

Ammo the Dachshund // Barn Raising // Timber Frame

Ammo the Dachshund // Barn Raising // Timber Frame

We watched from afar for a bit, but eventually we just couldn’t wait any longer to get our paws dirty too.

Ammo the Dachshund // Barn Raising // Timber Frame

So Trooper convinced his mom and dad that we would promise to be safe if they let us get a little closer to see just how a post and beam house is constructed.

Ammo the Dachshund // Barn Raising // Timber Frame

As you can imagine, Trooper was very excited!

Ammo the Dachshund // Barn Raising // Timber Frame

Ammo the Dachshund // Barn Raising // Timber Frame

I was enthralled with watching the construction workers help the crane lower the beams into the house.

Ammo the Dachshund // Barn Raising // Timber Frame

Ammo the Dachshund // Barn Raising // Timber Frame

But the very best part – getting to watch Trooper’s Dad pound some of the very first pegs into the timber frame.

Ammo the Dachshund // Barn Raising // Timber Frame

It was a VERY exciting day, and Trooper even got to keep a souvenir of the day! Lucky! Ammo the Dachshund

The Building of a Farmhouse

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Ammo the Dachshund // The Building of a Farmhouse

Yesterday I spent the evening exploring around the construction site of Trooper’s new farmhouse.

Ammo the Dachshund // The Building of a Farmhouse

The walls have started to go up and Trooper couldn’t be more excited.

Ammo the Dachshund // The Building of a Farmhouse

Well, that is until we realized that the house had been built on top of Trooper’s favorite bone-burying spot! Gulp!

Ammo the Dachshund // The Building of a Farmhouse

We searched high and low hoping that the construction crew had built a secret trap door so that we could retrieve Trooper’s buried bones.

Ammo the Dachshund // The Building of a Farmhouse

Trooper was mostly concerned that his new house would be haunted – on account of all the bones.

Ammo the Dachshund // The Building of a Farmhouse

Alas, there was no secret trap door – but I told Trooper that the good news was that the construction crew had built him lots and lots of doggie doors!

Ammo the Dachshund // The Building of a Farmhouse

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