The Dogs

Johnny got his first pup from the Humane Society in 1972, which quickly became part of the show. He continued to pick up dogs over the years and eventually ended up with the 25 he has today. 15 of them are currently in his act. The others are either retired or in training. Most come from shelters or pounds, and some have been given to him. It can take anywhere from 6 months to a year before a dog can be ready - that's if they want to be part of the show. Each has their own character and attributes, providing for a range of exciting and talented performances, such as jumping rope, climbing ladders, knocking Johnny down, and, of course, walking all over him.