Dogs who drive

[Rob]

I've decided to train my wolfhound to do this, so I can have a backup driver on trail runs.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZmAs9yvunw

And here's a story in a New Zealand paper about it: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10851829

[Jim]

I predict that Google will skip their autonomous camera cars and go straight to full K-9 units!

[Chris]

I've decided to train my wolfhound to do this, so I can have a backup driver on trail runs.

How's your wolfhounds navigation ability Rob? You may be on to something! :D

[Rob]

:lmao:

Well, someone else will have to teach her to navigate.

[glacierpaul]

Simple for the dog Rob, the nose knows:)

[Jim]

All is fine... Until the dog sees a squirrel.

[Rick]

A whole new meaning to "DD"(designated Dog)

[Java]

is that real? I can't imagine dogs actually having the coordination to work pedals and steer alone, let along together with purpose. my dog peed on her own tail yesterday.

[Rob]

is that real?

It is real. Just goes to show what good training can do. Also, the MiniCooper was modified so the dogs could operate the shift, the brake pedal and the accelerator with their paws.

[Java]

man have I set the bar low for Java.