Two dancing border collies named Wish and Halo have delighted the internet with their dance routine to a classic Halloween favorite.
The talented canine performers from San Diego have thrilled audiences with their incredible dance to Michael Jackson's "Thriller."
Trained by Emily Larlham from San Diego, the canine pair are no strangers to making headlines, having previously secured a Guinness World Record for the most double dog tricks completed in just one minute.
Their latest performance has wowed pet lovers and been viewed over 530,000 times on TikTok.
"How is this possible," remarked one commenter, while another said: "This is fantastic."
A year in the making, the incredible routine is a testament to Larlham's training skill and connection with her pups.
"It was taught by teaching them initially to cross their paws while laying down before then asking for the same behavior standing up and walking forward," Larlham told Newsweek.
Larlham, known as Kikopup, has an impressive online community where she shares dog training tips with more than 380,000 subscribers on YouTube. Bursting with tips, advice and heartwarming moments with her own canine companions, her unique approach to training emphasizes a commitment to positive reinforcement, which avoids any form of physical or psychological intimidation and takes the emotional state of the learner into consideration.
In discussing her methodology, Larlham explained: "The key is teaching the dog to find playing and interacting with you during training reinforcing, rather than just having the toy or getting a snack."
Wish and Halo are just the latest in a line of dancing dogs that have captured the online world's attention. From the dog who became the center of attention dancing with his owners on their wedding day to a dog's unique dinner dance caught on camera.
"I train without the use of intentional physical or psychological intimidation," explained the trainer. "While taking into consideration the learner's emotional state."
"Wow that's amazing," said TikTok user Michael Fraser after watching the dogs' routine. While Lois Davis539 added: "You two dance better than some humans."
In sharing her training and tips with the internet, Larlham hopes she can encourage more people to embrace her training tactics.
"My mission is to show what is possible when teaching dogs without the use of physical or psychological intimidation," she said. "By learning to interact with animals with compassion, I believe it also enhances one's skills of being compassionate to other human beings. A skill that is still much needed in this world."
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