It's no secret that Japan is obsessed with dogs. They have everything from dog pedometers to ridiculous books of dog fashion which you can make at home and subject your animal to wearing in public. Of course, people would just think they look cute if you took them outside wearing a firefighter's uniform or something (screams of "KAWAII" are pretty much a given). In this video that Japan Probe posted, this talented and obediant canine shows off his athletic leanings by performing squats with his master ... in perfect unison.
That's not all, though. This dog is ridiculously talented. More videos show him turning on a balancing ball, doing squats on his own, and more. You can keep your eye on the owner's You Tube channel, should you want to follow his future exploits. Also, if the dog is actually female, I'm going to feel really stupid.
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