The narrator was a talking French poodle called Felix so used Rio to get to grips with the movements and gestures of a dog, as well as tips on how to look the part!

Advanced trainer at the Midlands Centre and Rio’s demo handler Cat Howourth was also in the sell-out Derby Guildhall theatre show as the local blacksmith Cappuccine.

Canine Partners were grateful to be able to have a free advert in amateur dramatic group’s programme urging people to become volunteer puppy parents.