In a thrilling and unexpected turn of events, local resident Arty, was left speechless after witnessing a dog skydiving from a plane in the clear blue skies above Canada.
According to Arty, who was out for a walk at the time, the dog, accompanied by a skydiving instructor, leapt out of the plane at an altitude of 12,000 feet and free-fell for several thousand feet before deploying its parachute.
”I couldn’t believe my eyes,” said Arty. “I’ve seen skydivers before, but a dog? That’s something else entirely. It was just amazing to watch.”
The dog, identified as Doggy, is a trained skydiving dog and has completed over 150 jumps. The dog’s owner and trainer, Jackson, stated that the dog was not only trained to jump but also to control the parachute, and even to land with the instructor.
”I’ve been working with Doggy for years and he’s a natural,” said Jackson. “He loves the feeling of free-falling and the wind in his fur. It’s truly remarkable to see a dog enjoy skydiving as much as any human.”
Skydiving with dogs is not a common practice and is considered a high-risk activity, but Jackson says that proper training and equipment can make it safe.
The incident has sparked a debate among animal welfare groups, with some praising the bond between the dog and its owner and others raising concerns about the safety of the animal.
Regardless of the controversy, there’s no denying the awe-inspiring sight of a skydiving dog, leaving onlookers in awe and amazement. As Arty put it, “I may never see anything like that again in my lifetime, but it’s a moment I’ll never forget.”
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Questions:
How do you think the dog feels about skydiving?
How do you think the dog is trained to skydive?
What are the potential risks and benefits of training a dog to skydive?
Do you think it is ethical to put a dog in such a situation? Why or why not?
How do you think the public should react to this event?
How do you think the owner of the dog justifies the risk of skydiving with the dog?
How do you think the dog is taken care of before and after the jump?
How do you think the dog and the instructor communicate during the jump?
What are some other activities that people do with their pets, is skydiving one of the most dangerous?
How do you think this event will impact the future of skydiving with dogs?
Vocabulary:
Thrilling - exciting and causing a strong emotional reaction
Skydiving - a sport in which a person jumps from an aircraft and falls to the ground using a parachute
Free-fell - the act of falling freely through the air without the use of a parachute or other device
Deploy - to make something active or operational
Remarkable - worthy of attention; striking
Altitude - the height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level
Controversy - a state of prolonged public dispute or debate, usually concerning a matter of opinion.
Awe-inspiring - evoking admiration and wonder
Onlooker - a person who watches an event or activity
Debate - a formal discussion or argument on a particular topic in which opposing arguments are put forward.
