Ozzy, the the 4 year-old Welsh Border Collie/Kelpie is the only dog in the world that could tightrope! | PA
Teaching your dog new tricks these days is the not the same as it was many years ago when rolling over, catch or begging was simply enough.Today, the bar has been raised for canines around the globe as owners and trainers have come up with new and creative tasks for their dogs. Take for instance the latest entry into the Pet World's latest discovery, are you ready to witness the World's First and only tightrope-walking DOG? Osbert Humperdinck Pumpernickle, or nicknamed Ozzy for short is a four-year-old male Welsh Border Collie/Kelpie crossbreed from Norwich, Norfolk in the UK who has recently been awarded the title of the Fastest Crossing of a Tightrope by a Dog by crossing a 11.4ft (3.5m) rope in 18.22 seconds at the Faith Animal Rescue Centre in Norfolk.
Ozzy at play! | YouTube
HUMBLE BEGINNINGSHIs owner, Nick Johnson, 51, is a carpenter with no formal dog training experience who learned the techniques by researching the internet. According to the Telegraph, Mr. Johnson said: “Ozzy is most happy when he's working on the tricks that we do and regards it as a game. We also only practice when Ozzy is in the mood, after he's done all his important dog stuff, like sniffing around and meeting other dogs.”Ozzy came from a farm in Anglesey, in North Wales where Ozzy's parents were working sheepdogs, “It's in his blood to want to work closely with me,” said Mr. Johnson.
Ozzy the amazing Welsh Border Collie attempts the tightrope walk! | YouTube
“It makes me feel so happy and proud, that Ozzy and I have such a strong friendship and relationship we can work together on tricks and games that get the recognition of Guinness World Records,” said Johnson. Among other talents, Ozzy can also freerun along a narrow ledge and balance on Mr. Johnson's shoulders while he cycles. VIDEO: Witness the 1st Dog in the world to Walk a Tightrope! VIDEO: The full-length version of the tightrope walk! SOURCE: The Telegraph
