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Updated · The Washington Post · Sep 1
Australian Shepherd Chardonnay Sets 56-Person Jump Record in 16 Seconds
Updated
Updated · The Washington Post · Sep 1

Australian Shepherd Chardonnay Sets 56-Person Jump Record in 16 Seconds

1 articles · Updated · The Washington Post · Sep 1

Summary

  • Guinness World Records said Chardonnay, a 4-year-old Australian shepherd, set the mark for most jumps between people by a dog in one minute after crossing 56 backs.
  • At a baseball park in Alberta in June, the 37-pound dog ran a straight line of bent-over participants and finished the course in about 16 seconds.
  • Trainer Jennifer Fraser said she built the skill over several years by teaching Chardonnay to jump onto her back and rewarding each successful attempt.
  • Guinness announced the feat on social media Sunday, and Fraser said Chardonnay may try again with a target of more than 100 people in a minute.

Insights

Could an attempt to jump across 100 people push this record-breaking dog past the safe limits of canine biomechanics?
What hidden physical toll does shattering a speed-jumping world record take on a young dog's spine and joints?
What secret training techniques allow a dog to safely sprint across 56 human backs in just 16 seconds?