We are joining Brian for the Thankful Thursday Blog Hop.
I AM THANKFUL FOR FREESTYLE! Last Sunday was supposed to be our 6th and final Freestyle lesson in this set. We were asked to demonstrate a short Freestyle routine (more of a phrase, I am told) for the Obedience Club of Chattanooga on the first Friday night of May. It will be during their regular monthly meeting. The class had dwindled to just me, Duke the Dobie , and my new friend Meg the Powder Puff Chinese Crested. This is my buddy Meg:
She was kinda scared of me at first, but now we are happy to see each other. Anyhoo, our teacher asked if we all felt ready to do our demo (NO) and if we wanted to come in again this past Sunday (YES!).
Me and Mommy have been playing working really hard on our dancing. We take time every day to practice our under leg weaves (I go under Mommy’s legs cause she’s too tall to go under mine), and my backs, and our beginning and ending shapes and tons of other stuff and it is so much fun! Last Sunday we got to do our dance for our class and I we I was the best! In fact, I was so much the best that we get to go last at the demo so that we don’t outshine everyone else before they have a chance to do their dance. My teacher said it will all build up from the less experienced students to us. We have to have an intent. I intend to win. Mommy says, no, (yes!) our intent is fun! So here is what we did.
First was our Entrance. Then we Honored the invisible judges. Then we went into Opening Shape (I was supposed to sit, but Mommy miscued me). Then we did a Leg Weave, then a Serpentine across the floor. Then, after another bad cue, we did a Yahtzee turn and a half circle down to the middle of the floor, where we executed our Closing Shape. I bounced a lot to show how much fun I was having.
Mommy said we need a lot more practice. The teacher said come back on Saturday and we will all work on our dances some more. Yay!
I am Xena the Dancing Schnauzer Warrior Princess

Thanks, Miss Margret! Xena
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How Fun! Great job!
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Mew mew mew!!! Bring on THE treetss!!!! 😉
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Thanks, Miss Cecilia. Mommy calls me her happy hoppy girl. xox Xena
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Woo hoo! I got an award! xox Xena
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Oh good! I was a bit concerned I was a little TOO bouncy, but it sounds like that’s not possible. *grin* Xena
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I think you did awesome, X. You did look very bouncy and excited. That’s perfect for dancing!
Love and licks,
Cupcake
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You win our FREE SPIRIT award.
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Bravo Xena….you have the most adorable happy leap.
Meg the Powder Puff Chinese Crested…my goodness I’ve never seen a Chinese Crested with fluffy curly furs.
Hugs Cecilia
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Thanks! Wait til you see one when Mommy gets it all right… that will REALLY be pawsome! Xena
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With the stars, huh? I wonder if Angel Lexi will be there. She’s a star, you know, and sometimes she comes to me and gives me tips! xox Xena
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Thanks!
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Pawsome job!
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BRAVO!!!! Wonderful!!
hugs
Mabel
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Xena, we are gobsmacked. You are amazing. Two big tips of the tail to you
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Keep hopping, Xena!
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Aw, thanks miss monika. I practiced hopping a lot when I wa a little pup. Xox Xena
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APPAWS! APPAWS! OMD Xena…We think you are going to be on Dancing With the Stars before you know it!
xoxo,
Rosy, Jakey & Arty
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I do, Granny! And for some weird reason, Mommy said she might start calling me the penguin. (huh?) xoxox Xena
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Wel…almost.
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Thanks, Miss BellaDharma! We’re going to get even more amazing. That will take a lot more treats, he, he. Xena
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I was! And I do! And I will! xox Xena
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You are an amazing dancer Xena. We love how you bounced around all over the floor. You sure were having fun.
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YIPPEE!! Xena yore simple amazin!! An Miss Amy yore purrty amazin too!! ROCK on!!!
***purrsss*** BellaDharma
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I see what you mean. That’s a lot of hopping up in the video, though she does do commands nicely!
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You both are pawsome! I swear you must have springs in those pretty legs, Xena! Bravo.
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If it is freestyle you can do anything you want.
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Oh how bouncy. You sure have Happy Feet Xena.
Granny T
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Thanks! I love to hop, as you can see in the video! Xena
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We loved your dancing and you sure look wonderfully happy dancing along! Thanks for joining the Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!
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It is SO mach fun to do. I guess everyone has their own thing they like. Me, I like to do everything! Xena
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Dog dancing is taking off around here with many people. It’s not something we have an interest in ever doing, but it is fun to watch.
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Thanks boys. And I did pick my own music! Isn’t that just the best? XOX Xena
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Xena always has a blast at Freestyle and her enthusiasm shows through, sometimes a bit too much, lol.
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Wow! Looks like some lucky dog was having a great time! I enjoyed the video.
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that was great to watch you! and how polite you greeeted the judge, that was pawsome. here the judge gets a lame nod or the mama sometimes waves with her hand…even when da judge is visible. for us it was a super pawformance and you picked the pawfect music too!!! BRAVO!
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