Meet Dexter, the charming dog that turns heads wherever he goes. In the town of Ouray, Colorado, it is a regular sight to see him walking upright on his hind legs like a human, always accompanied by his owner Kentee Pasek. Dexter has become somewhat of a local celebrity, with lots of people traveling to the “Switzerland of America” just to catch a glimpse of the smart and inspiring pooch. With 150k followers on his official Instagram account, Dexter has definitely made a name for himself. However, his unique walking style was not achieved through training or for show. In fact, Dexter taught himself how to walk upright when he lost the ability to walk on all four legs.
As a young pup, Dexter wandered out of his enclosure and ran onto the nearby roads where he was unfortunately struck by a car. The impact was severe and left him with serious injuries. His owner knew that life would be different for Dexter from that moment on. One of his front legs was lost and the other was badly damaged.
As per the statement given to CBS News, the lady went inside to take her mug of coffee. When she came back outside, she was surprised to see her dog standing upstairs. She wondered how he managed to climb up there. Curious to find out, she took her phone and placed Dexter down at the base of the stairs. To her amazement, Dexter stood up on his hind legs and walked up the stairs like a human without any trouble.
Pasek was taken aback, but delighted to witness her dog’s ability to walk independently without any assistance. Today, six years down the line, Dexter has become a well-known personality in Ouray and often participates in local parades. Check out the video below for more!
