‘Underwater Diving Dogs’, Slow-Motion Footage of Swimming Canines Doing the Doggy Paddle

In this teaser for the highly anticipated BBC series premiere of Pets – Wild at Heart, diving dogs are shown swimming in slow motion to demonstrate how each part of their respective bodies works to propel them forward in a doggy paddle motion. According to the filmmakers of John Downer Productions, “Slow motion footage reveals the surprising efficiency of doggy paddle and their incredible diving skills.”

Doggy Paddle

image via John Downer Productions

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