Exercising and staying fit is essential for the optimum health of humans as well as our furry companions. Usually, owners and their dogs exercise together by jogging around the park or playing with each other. But this Mini Australian Shepherd and its owner took their workout routine to another level.
A viral video posted on Instagram shows two women working out and doing a handstand against a wall. But they’re not alone. There is an adorable Mini Aussie between the two, and it’s trying to mimic what they’re doing. This dedicated pooch deserves an A+ for that outstanding gymnastic skills.
The dog in the video is none other than seven-year-old Tesla. According to owner Timea Kosztin, she was at a gym in San Jose, California, for her workout routine. Luckily, the gym was not strict and welcomed the peculiar four-legged visitor who came alongside Timea.
In the video, Timea performs a handstand against the wall with another gym-goer. While doing so, Timea told the dog to ‘reverse.’ Little Tesla follows the command and raises her hind legs and backs up towards the wall.
Timea tells the athletic pup to ‘hold it’ as she successfully shows off her doggy version of a handstand. The obedient dog maintains the tricky workout pose until Timea tells her the command to drop. Watching a dog learn a handstand skill is astonishing. Even other humans can’t accomplish that.
Tesla often accompanies Timea when she’s going to the gym for her regular workouts. She’s not only there to watch her owner, but also to exercise with her. Tesla even has her own Instagram account with several videos showcasing her athletic prowess.
A handstand is not the only workout move she can do. During one of the communal CrossFit exercise class, the athletic doggy joined her owner in doing burpees. The other participants in the course were surprised. It’s not every day that you meet a dog who can successfully nail those workout tricks.
Source: Tesla the Mini Aussie via Instagram