We finally, after 87 months, went back to the Obedience Club of Chattanooga to work on our Freestyle. We had good news, too. Because I, Chia, had never titled (cause I just started) we could start as a brace at level 2B.
Xena: These folks might not know what a brace is, Chia, so I’ll explain. A brace is when there is one person (Mommy) with two dogs (me and Chia).
Chia: Well some of them might not know what Freestyle is either. I’ve head Mom explain it to people so many times that I’ve got that down. “clears throat” Freestyle is coordinated dancing between a person and a dog, where the dog has as much say in what happens as the person.” (I really like that last part!)
OK, now that we have all our definitions in place, I’ll continue. We were first told that we had to start at level 3.The reason that starting at 2B is a good thing is that we don’t have to do some of the more advanced moves and we can make our routine a whole minute shorter. And that means Mom’s aging brain can actually remember it, BOL!
Xena: That wasn’t nice, Chia.
Chia: I’m just repeating what I heard Mom say, Xena.
Xena: Ok, ok. What we’ve got to show you today is something fun. Miss Julia, our friend and trainer, presented a little challenge to everyone. She handed each person a slip of paper that had 2 words written on it…words that were opposites. Then the person had help their pup to illustrate those opposites with a short routine and everyone else was to guess what the words were. We were all given 10 minutes to work on it. Ours was fun and easy and made folks smile. See if you can guess what the two opposite words are. You know, like light and dark (not our words, so don’t guess that). The video is only about 14 seconds long, so be sure to watch, OK? And you might want to mute your device. There’s a distracting dog screaming in the background.
Can you guess our two opposite words?
Can you?
OK, you probably guessed. It’s two directions. Do you know which two? Let us know in your comments, and we’ll wag and tell you you’re right!!
Hey, thanks to Comedy Plus for hosting Awww Mondays!
Welllll, you were!!
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Mew mew mew Xena an Chia…..thanx fore sayin wee were rite!! 😉
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That’s a great guess, and we wouldn’t have thought of that…but it does fit, so we’re gonna say you’re right! (It was up and down.) XOX Chia and Xena
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*wags* and *grins* and *hops up and down*
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That pup was in a kennel, so I’m sure you didn’t find her. Yep! you got the up and down right!!!!
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BOL, that wasn’t me singing, Miss Cecilia. I save my singing for other times so it can be more appreciated! XOXOXOXO Chia
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HHHMMM wee think North an South! Chia yore North an Xexe yore South. Wee jsut guessin….wee did enjoy yore dance toe-tally!
***nose bopss*** BellaDharma an ((hugss)) BellaSita Mum
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Java Bean: “Ayyy, wow, Chia, look at you standing up on your hind legs! Somebody has been working on her core muscles! And Xena is very snappy with the sits and the downs!”
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We went outside to hunt for that screeching intruder pup! BOL!
One doggy up, and one doggy down!! You did it!
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Chia I had no idea you could sing and dance at the same time.
Bravo!!
Hugs cecilia
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I think I am…as long as the treats keep on comin’!!
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True, but those aren’t opposites…
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*wags* Thanks, Miss Sandra!
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We always are! *wags* Xena and Chia
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Yep, on both!
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Up and down…well done! Looks like you’re a natural Chia.
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I also saw sit and stay before up and down.
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Up and Down? good job guys
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I bet you were the most popular dogs there
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Xena: Yes! You win a…
Chia: Xena! Lucy warned me about your “win” thing. No one is winning anything except our admiration.
Xena: Well, that’s what I was about to say!
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I would guess up and down too. I’m glad you two were having lots of fun!!!
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It’s up and down, BOL! You got it, C.
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Ding! Ding! Ding! You’re right! (and thanks!) XOX Xena and Chia
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You two (and your mom) are so cute working together. It looks to us like you’re doing “up” and “down”. Did we get it right?
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Could be UP and DOWN and also could be NOISY and QUIET or GOOD and NAUGHTY. Nailed it – either way!
Love and licks,
Cupcake
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We are pretty sure it is Up and Down…you two(and your Mom) did a great job!!
xoxo,
Rosy & Sunny
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Awww, you two are most precious. I think you’re both perfect.
Thank you for joining the Awww Mondays Blog Hop.
Have a fabulous Awww Monday and week. Hugs to mom and scritches to the pups. ♥
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Yep! We knew you’d get it. XOX Xena and Chia
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Looked for what dog? *scratches head*
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WOW! That was cool to watch even with the screamer in the background – was it “UP” and “DOWN”? You smarties……….
Hugs, Teddy and Mom
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hehehe the mama read he mute button the same moment she started the video… and wow we looked for that dog but we couldnt find it… under the table or under the sofa? where is it?
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Fun!!!
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