Barney wants you to meet Harlso the Balancing Hound

In 2017, teaching your dog how to jump through a hoop or play dead just does not cut it. You have to make the effort to teach them something original, something that will make them Instagram stars.

For Irish dog owners Jennifer Scott and Paul Lavery, the work was already half done. Their dog Harlso has his own unique skill: he uses perfect concentration to gracefully balance all kinds of objects on top of his head.

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Jennifer and Paul have never had to train Harlso, because he is just that talented! They have tested his balancing act with many objects, including Rubik's Cubes, watermelon slices, and carrots. 

Harlso's talent has earned him a massive following online: he currently has over 50,000 likes on his Facebook page, 'Harlso the Balancing Hound'. People suggest items for him to balance on his head, and they often send him more quirky bow ties to add to his collection. 

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He has even caught the attention of Guinness World Records, who have included him in the very first edition of Guinness World Records: Amazing Animals, which launched in October.