Jack the blind labrador has triumphed in a national pets competition after impressing judges with his ability to swim to objects and bring them back to the bankA talented labrador called Jack has triumphed in a national pets competition after impressing judges with his ability to fetch objects by swimming to them.
The ten-year-old canine’s achievement is even more remarkable because he lost his sight three years ago.
His owner Margaret Simpson had always thought her four-legged Michael Phelps had the potential to become a winner with his special aquatic talents.
Jack, the champion from Potters Green, Coventry, with his owner Margaret SimpsonNow he’s been named Pet Champion in the water sports category of the UK Spot On awards.
Mrs Simpson, who lives in Potters Green, Coventry said: 'I was really surprised when he won and it is great for him to finally be recognised for his achievements.
The chocolate brown pooch has been named Pet Champion in the water sports category of the UK Spot On awards'When we got him, he was losing his sight and we taught him how to stop, look left and right, and when we were out walking, wherever there was water, he could sense it.
'Then he started going into ponds and canals using only his smell, putting his head underwater and bringing back big rocks.
Jack was awarded £200 by judges and Mrs Simpson said she will spend his winnings on his vet bills and treat him to a new collar and dummy
'Then we started throwing in a dummy, which was better for his teeth, and he just dived in.
'That’s when we realised how talented he was.'
Hundreds of pets were entered into the four categories - ball skills, agility, water sports and mind games.
Jack was picked out by the judges in his category for his ability to spot objects in the water without his sight.
source: dailymail
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