Modeling, Woofs, and a Surprise

Published on by Xena, Lucy and Chia

It’s been a beautiful day, an outside kind of day. It ‘s been sunny with temperatures  in the low 80’s F (26 C).  I was enjoying getting my picture taken, and I was especially enjoying being allowed out back in the dog lot. It had been “off limits” for a couple of months because Mom spread grass seed and a natural fertilizer. Boy, was that natural good to eat, but it sure did make us sick! Most of the new grass has grown in and there is still straw over the parts that are still bald, he, he, bald yard, he, he.Xena was running all over the lot and sniffing along the perimeter. She was really happy because she doesn’t have to wear her Big Girl Panties when she’s outside. Before long, Xe ran up and gave me a play bow to get me to chase her. She led me up to the side fence facing the woods, where I turned around to give Mom another good camera shot. (That’s a technical term in the modeling business.) I have really started to enjoy posing for pictures. I’m thinking maybe I could make a career out of modeling. Although I really do like my job as a reporter. Wait, I’m getting off-subject. (That’s a technical reporter term.)

XeXe was really intent on something outside of the fence.  She kept woofing something at me while I was trying to give Mom a good shot. Anyhow, I finally got Xena turned around to face the camera phone. I didn’t want to be known as a camera hog (another technical term).I was shocked when Xena said, “OK, OK, are you happy? Now leave me alone, Lucy! I’m doing something important out here. I brought you over to help, but all you want to do is get your picture taken.” She kept her mouth closed the whole time she said that so that the picture would be over with fast.  I don’t know how she woofed at me with her mouth closed; maybe it was the beard. Anyhow, I have never known my sister to be a serious type of girl, so I didn’t quite know how to take it.

Offended, I went back to my original spot and casually kept an eye on her. Next thing I knew, she was barking her fool head off at something. Her bark sounded different than usual, maybe a bit less sure, but still insistent.

Mom was following Xena’s stare, trying to figure out what she was barking at. I also went over to check it out, but stopped several feet away when I saw what it was. Yep, a four-foot long snake on our side of the fence! Once we all backed away — at Mom’s urging — it wove its way back and forth through the chain link fence and into the woods from where it came. I guess I owe XeXe an apology…nah. But I am going to tell her how stupid brave she was.

Lucy, Ace Reporter and Model in Training *wags and wiggles*

Note from the Mom: Xena was very brave, indeed. I am very thankful it was a non-poisonous garter snake!

30 thoughts on “Modeling, Woofs, and a Surprise”

  4. No, no more snakes – yet. I, too, have realized that I have had that ability my whole life. Our thoughts and words really are very powerful. Most people are just not so finely tuned into the universe, but I believe this is a natural ability available to anyone.
    And you’re welcome. Hope you are OK.
    Amy

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  5. I hope that our discussion the other night did not bring snakes to your house.It seems that I have the ability to discuss something and then it happens or appears. Usually it is something good.. Thank you for your beautiful sympathy card!

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  7. If it slithers in again, I think I will kill it and eat it for lunch! Xena
    Thanks, Miss Monika. I am still working on my poses. Later I might ask mom to send the pics to Dog Fancy or somewhere like that. You’ve got to start somewhere, right? XOX Lucy

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  10. my biggest fear in the back yard are snakes. We’re lucky the dogs have never encountered one yet. and so far the only ones seen have been small rat snakes.

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  14. We supposedly have a lot of them around here too – copperheads, timber rattlers, black snakes, rat snakes (I could really take care of those rat snakes since I’m a ratter) – but this is the first one I’ve seen. That snake’s lucky I didn’t eat IT! Xena

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  15. I am sure you would be, Ruby. I never saw a snake before either, and didn’t really know what it was. I kept telling it to get out of my yard! xox Xena

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  19. Nice goin’ Xena!!! You knows we terrierist have to keeps the world safe from critters and snakes! though, I have never seen one in the furs (we just have lizards ) , I am sure I would be as loud…um, as BRAVE as you!
    Kisses,
    Ruby ♥

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  20. Snakes, no problem. You just have to ID them. We have a lot of them in Arizona and most are OK. They aren’t big enough to eat little Schnauzers.

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  23. Garter snake. Cobra. Rattlesnake. Whatever. Those critters do not belong in yards. X was very brave. And you were very gorgeous, L. The snake was probably coming over to get a look at your beauty…

    Love and licks,
    Cupcake

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  25. Xena you and Lucy take wonderful pictures . I haven’t tried to use my phone camera yet, maybe that’s the trick to get my guys to pose for me. A little Granny advice, it’s okay to bark your head off when you see a snake but you must run to Mom at the same time so she knows there’s something there. Lucy, the growling and barking without moving your beard is a Schnauzer trick that is warning anyone that can hear that whatever they are seeing, be it man or beast, does Not belong there.
    Granny T.

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  26. The garter snakes in the west coast have a yellow or red stripe down their back. Are you sure that’s a garter snake? Usually mommy’s only seen them about 2 feet long or smaller paround here. My mommy used to have garter snakes as pets when she was a kid. So… mommy just looked up garter snakes and it does look like a checkered Garter Snake found in the SW United States. Who knew there were so many types? Good thing you girls are safe!

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  28. I would wag my tail lots if you hugged and pet me, Miss Cecilia. Dad says I’m a “touch” dog and that’s my love language.I bark all the time with my mouth closed…in my sleep! xox Lucy

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  29. I am sure am glad it was a good snake and not a bad. Good Girl XE warning everyone. and Lucy you are absolutely stunning, you could be on Project Runway Girl… when I look at these pics I want to HUG you tight… you both did so good for your photo shoot, maybe you can get your sis to teach you how to woof without moving the mouth

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  30. Hari om
    Lucy, you make a superb model. My Angel Jade loved the camera and you are starting to remind me of her. Work the lens gal!!! (Technical term.)
    Xena, brava!!!
    Hugs and wags YAM-aunty xxx

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