by Vikki M.
Member since:
August 8, 2006

Furs Chapter: Cheyenne the Brave Ball Hunter

July 31, 2008 01:35 AM EDT
views: 117 | rating: 10/10 (29 votes) | comments: 76

I am Cheyenne.  I am famous... or at least I should be famous for my skills at stalking and hunting those dreaded tennis balls that bounce all over the place.  Always going this way and that... boing, boing, boing.  Someone must stop them and I have taken on the task four-paw-edly.  I am the bravest tennis ball hunter ever known!

 Sure, by day I look like a mild-mannered, slightly doofy, but oh-so-cute and cuddly dog...


But get me outside and you'll see the wild in me come out as I stalk my prey.  I'm not a coward and don't go for those silly frisbees.  Oh no!  They're much too easy to catch.  I leave those to my fur-sister, Rogue.  For me it's got to be a tennis ball or it's not worth my time.  I want bouncy action and lots of it!  That's what makes it sporting!

I shall now share my tennis ball hunting tips with you...

Step one... get as low to the ground as possible and slowly sneak up on the ball... be careful to make no sound.


Step two...  slowly reach out with front paw and sneak a little closer... Make sure you continue to stay low to the ground!


Step three...  before the mean ol' ball knows what hit it, grab it quickly in the mouth!  Don't let the screaming scare you... hold tight to that slippery little devil!


Step four... Just when you think all the fight's gone out of the little guy, beware.  That's when someone will sneak up and try to take credit for your capture.  Be sure to hold tight and never let anyone take your prize!  You've earned it!


And that is the secret to my success as Cheyenne, the Brave Tennis Ball Hunter Extraordinaire!

Tune in again next week when I'll teach you how to dig a monster sized ditch in less than an afternoon!
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Comments: 76

♠~Dnbuster~♠ ~. Jul 31, 2008, 1:40am EDT
awww how adorable!
Corey B. Jul 31, 2008, 1:48am EDT
LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Vikki M. Jul 31, 2008, 1:55am EDT
Thanks DN and Corey!!! :-)
Toni V. Jul 31, 2008, 9:52am EDT
LOL. That's great Vikki. I love it when someone can tell a story from the point of view of the animal. To me, it means they are in tune with their pet, which is the way it should be. I have 4 of them and they all have different personalities. I also work at a grooming shop and it's fun to imagine what thoughts are really going through their minds.
April H. Jul 31, 2008, 9:55am EDT
So cute!
Kerrell g. Jul 31, 2008, 10:18am EDT
Silly puppy!
Robyn F. Jul 31, 2008, 11:54am EDT
cute pup!
Vikki M. Jul 31, 2008, 2:23pm EDT
THanks, Toni! I often try to figure out what's going on in the minds of my dogs. Not that I'm always successful, because at times they're just so goofy! hehe. But I wouldn't have it any other way. :)

Thank you very much, April!

That she is, Kerrell!

THanks, Robyn!
Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Jul 31, 2008, 2:44pm EDT
This is fabulous, Vikki...Really cute.
Vikki M. Jul 31, 2008, 3:04pm EDT
Thanks muchly, Bhawana!
☀ Aunt Shanny Jul 31, 2008, 3:26pm EDT
How cute!

I just wish my dogs would rather chase a tennis ball then tear it up.
Vikki M. Jul 31, 2008, 3:38pm EDT
Thanks, Shannon! Rogue doesn't tear up the balls, but Cheyenne is great at doing that too. Rogue just wants to fetch and run and bounce all over. Cheyenne if you let her have the ball for more than a couple minutes, it's destroyed. hehe
Barbara H. Jul 31, 2008, 5:41pm EDT
very cute!
Vikki M. Jul 31, 2008, 5:50pm EDT
Thanks, Barbara!
meg pattinson Jul 31, 2008, 7:50pm EDT
hahaha.. that's so cute ! Cheyenne looks like sucha riot !
Vikki M. Jul 31, 2008, 8:01pm EDT
Thanks, Meg! That she can be! hehe
Vikki M. Jul 31, 2008, 10:39pm EDT
Thank you kindly, Lindy!
Vikki M. Jul 31, 2008, 11:31pm EDT
Thank you, Reena! She sure is!
The Red Headed Witch of Gather G. Aug 2, 2008, 2:13pm EDT
awww
Vikki M. Aug 2, 2008, 3:29pm EDT
Thanks, Melissa!
Lisa K. Aug 2, 2008, 7:42pm EDT
Vikki, this photo essay is just adorable. I loved it!
Vikki M. Aug 2, 2008, 9:02pm EDT
Thank you very, very much, Lisa!!
Digital Diva S. Aug 4, 2008, 9:02pm EDT
He looks like a wonderful dog!
Vikki M. Aug 4, 2008, 11:10pm EDT
Thank you, Marilyn! She really is!
Melinda ~choosing happiness~ S. Aug 5, 2008, 7:48am EDT
LOL! That looks like a well loved tennis ball! What a sweetie!
Vikki M. Aug 5, 2008, 4:39pm EDT
IT sure is, Melinda. Thank you!
Joyce K. Aug 5, 2008, 10:21pm EDT
This is too freakin' cute, LOL.
Vikki M. Aug 6, 2008, 12:37am EDT
Thanks so much, Joyce!
edna r. Aug 7, 2008, 9:46am EDT
very nice looking dog.
Vikki M. Aug 7, 2008, 2:11pm EDT
THanks so much, Edna!
Christine Zibas Aug 7, 2008, 9:40pm EDT
So cute! Did you forget the bring and evade step? Bring the ball to your human like you are giving it to them, then when they reach out their hand to grasp it, run wildly away.

Love your story and pictures!
Vikki M. Aug 7, 2008, 10:03pm EDT
Nope, didn't forget that step. Cheyenne doesn't understand the concept of bringing or evading. LOL The minute I walk over toward her, she drops it and moves away. Rogue on the other hand is the master of bringing and evading. Rogue loves playing keep-away, but Cheyenne is too doofy to understand that game. haha.

Thanks so much, Christine.
Melanie B. Aug 9, 2008, 10:03pm EDT
How precious~ What an adorable dog. =)
Vikki M. Aug 9, 2008, 11:35pm EDT
Thank you, Melanie!
Great photo essay, she's such a great dog.

Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for stopping in and leaving comments at my image of Galveston at sunset
Vikki M. Aug 11, 2008, 10:17pm EDT
Thank you very much, Stephanie! And you're very welcome. :)
Vikki M. Aug 18, 2008, 4:23pm EDT
Thank you very much, Maru! I've had that thought a time or two, but never really thought I'd have any talent in that area. :)
Vikki M. Aug 18, 2008, 7:06pm EDT
Believe me, I have way more than my fair share of self-esteem. haha. ;) I just don't know the first thing about kids and what they'd want to read. I just was being silly when I wrote it, but I guess silly goes well with children's books, eh? Hehe
Vikki M. Aug 20, 2008, 10:55pm EDT
Hmm. THanks, Maru. It's definitely something to think about. Although I think Cheyenne is too shy to be featured in her own adventures, but I don't think Rogue would have any problem. haha. ;-)
Vikki M. Aug 21, 2008, 12:04am EDT
That is a really interesting subject and would make quite an interesting research topic. That's funny that you were sneaky and used the same topic for two subjects. I never had 2 subjects close enough in scope where I could do that. haha.
Vikki M. Aug 29, 2008, 1:54pm EDT
That's funny, Maru! But you're right. It is the perfect expression for that!
She is beautiful! Great story, Vikki.
Vikki M. Sep 3, 2008, 4:37pm EDT
Thank you very much, Renda!
Vikki M. Sep 3, 2008, 8:08pm EDT
Thank you sooooooooooooooooooooo much, Dan! From me and Cheyenne! :)
elizabeth e. Sep 3, 2008, 8:34pm EDT
Hey....CONGRATULATIONS to you and Cheyenne....really well done. Just think, if you play golf, you'll never have to buy golf balls again...just take him to a golf course and let him go.
Virginia M. Sep 3, 2008, 8:37pm EDT
Ha! Good photo essay:)
Congratulations!
Vikki M. Sep 3, 2008, 8:51pm EDT
Thank you, Elizabeth! Cheyenne is funny about balls. She won't go after any type except a boucing tennis ball. Rogue on the other hand loves golf balls and she'd love to be let loose on a golf course.

Thank you very much, Virginia!
Marsha S. Sep 4, 2008, 8:42am EDT
aawww, he reminds me of the dog out at camp.
Kristen G. Sep 4, 2008, 9:34am EDT
That was really cute!!! I loved it, and congrats on winning :) You totally deserved it :)
Nana to Seven Cutiepies Sep 4, 2008, 9:53am EDT
What a beautiful dog, this was wonderful. Congratulations.
Vikki M. Sep 4, 2008, 3:37pm EDT
Thank you very much everyone! You're all so sweet! :)
Stopping back by to say CONGRATS.
Vikki M. Sep 4, 2008, 5:13pm EDT
Thanks so much, Renda!
Stephanie S. Sep 6, 2008, 12:24am EDT
great pictures!!!
Stephanie S. Sep 6, 2008, 12:27am EDT
congrats on your win!
J. P. Sep 6, 2008, 1:41am EDT
Congrats on your win!
Vikki M. Sep 6, 2008, 5:22pm EDT
Thank you very much, Stephanie & J P!
Chrissy Downunder Sep 7, 2008, 2:35am EDT
Congratulations Vikki .. loved reading this article, the photos are wonderful. Cheyenne is gorgeous and I loved the expressions you caught of her.
Vikki M. Sep 7, 2008, 3:56am EDT
Thanks so much, Chrissy! You're so sweet!
Jean, just the teensiest bit odd, F. Sep 10, 2008, 2:13am EDT
Somewhere "out there", tennis balls are quaking in terror...

;o)

Congratulations, Vikki! :o)
Vikki M. Sep 10, 2008, 3:26am EDT
I'm sure you're right! Thank you, Jean!
Sandra T. Oct 14, 2008, 3:24pm EDT
That was incredibly cute Vikki!
Vikki M. Oct 14, 2008, 7:36pm EDT
Thanks muchly, Sandra!
Abby N. Oct 15, 2008, 11:20pm EDT
Sooo cute!
Vikki M. Oct 16, 2008, 2:04am EDT
Thanks so much, Liz
B.B. B. Oct 16, 2008, 6:24pm EDT
soo cute@!!!!!!!!!!
Vikki M. Oct 16, 2008, 6:44pm EDT
Thank you very much, Beate!
Carletta Jones Nov 7, 2008, 12:00pm EST
Finally got to see one of the dogs you have to take for walks! LOL
Vikki M. Nov 7, 2008, 3:33pm EST
Yep. That would be the "good" one. hehe
☀ Aunt Shanny Nov 7, 2008, 3:38pm EST
Sooo cute!
Vikki M. Nov 8, 2008, 3:17pm EST
Thanks so much, Shannon!
Brian .. Feb 8, 2009, 11:21am EST
I like those pictures of your dog.
Vikki M. Feb 8, 2009, 4:09pm EST
thank you very much, Brian!

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