Posted on 04/08/2016 6:14:46 PM PDT by Twotone
IT MIGHT sound barking mad, but it turns out dogs can fly.
A New Zealand dog trainer who taught RSPCA dogs to drive has done the unthinkable and managed to train dogs how to pilot a plane in a bid to prove just how capable rescue dogs can be.
Last year, animal trainer and zoologist Mark Vette spent four months in the United Kingdom working with rescue dogs for the series, Dogs Might Fly, which is only just airing in Britain.
In a world first, Mr Vette was able to successfully train three rescue dogs, Reggie, Shadow and Alfie, to fly a plane, and even perform tricks, including a figure of eight manoeuvre.
(Excerpt) Read more at news.com.au ...
Larsen a great cartoonist...
but
it is CATS that are the Superior Life Form. Even the ancient Egyptians recognized this...
cats rule, dogs drool
and now I am going to hide under my bed from all the doggiepoop coming at me from FR woof-lovers
(which truth to tell, include Yours Truly, who’s just having fun is all....smile smile smile)
OK, Lassie, now put down the gear.........
Must be an Airdale.
My dog has been lying to me all this time?!
And I thought he was my friend ;(
Our cat is an air traffic controller at JFK. He likes to “bark” orders at dog pilots!
I didn’t know that. Thanks
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