Deep sea dog: Russian teaches dachshund to scuba

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Tue, 2010-07-06 03:10

The dog named Boniface is learning how to scuba dive.
Owner Sergei Gorbunov, a professional diver in the
Pacific Coast city of Vladivostok had a diving suit complete with helmet made
for the dog and is teaching him the tricks of the trade.
In a recent demonstration, Boniface barked eagerly as
Gorbunov readied the equipment and uncomplainingly endured being hung
upside-down as Gorbunov fitted the suit on him.
Once underwater, he seemed to have a different outlook,
emitting some high-pitched whines.
Gobunov says, "Underwater, I don't think he
experiences any stress."

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