Strange dogs learn to drive cars

(scienceinfo.net) - In the future, maybe even if you don't have a driver's license in Newzealand, just pick up the phone and call 'Give me a dog' . Don't worry because professionally trained dogs at the school specialize in teaching rescue dogs.

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Three dogs were selected for the first 18-month-old Monty, a car driving course, belonging to the Schnauzer breed; Ginny, 1 year old, Whippet Cross and Porter, 10 months old, belongs to Beardie Cross breed. Start with five weeks of training with simple techniques, such as knowing how to put your foot on the gear lever, sit in the driver's seat and use the front legs to control the steering wheel. After being proficient in trailers, dogs are practiced on real cars.

This is an activity in the campaign to call on people to adopt abandoned animals of a charity in Newzealand. But the journey is not always easy. Animal trainer Mark Vette said: 'A few days ago the dog drove so fast that he nearly stabbed the trainer, but now everything is fine, and it is normal to drive with errors. . We have to be successful and show people that dogs can drive cars and that 'there might be a' taxi dog service ' , Mark Vette said funny.

The dogs began to train from the end of September, they now know to increase speed, turn left, turn right and stop. But the final test they must pass is braking and driving in the alley. Although not yet graduated, these three dogs have been hunted like stars. On Christmas they have their own television program to show off their talents.