Who are Daragh and Dexter? Labrador and his trainer on 'AGT' Season 18 are Internet-famous for their 'balancing dog' act
DENVER, COLORADO: Already popular on TikTok as "the balancing dog," Dexter is a clever Labrador Retriever who is always eager to showcase his steady nose. He and his trainer Daragh have a huge fan following already because of the pair's seamless co-ordination. Their adorable act, with Dexter as the star of the show, has now made its way from TikTok to 'AGT'.
It's no secret that America, along with Simon Cowell, shares a passion for dogs. The audience delights in watching canine performances on 'America's Got Talent,' even if those acts don't progress very far in the competition. But when a furry companion takes the stage, it is very hard not to cheer them on and smile.
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Who are Daragh and Dexter on 'AGT'?
Dexter the Balancing Dog, a talented and adorable Labrador Retriever, possesses the remarkable ability to balance nearly anything on his head or nose. Dexter's exceptional balancing skills and endearing, playful nature have earned him appearances on renowned platforms such as 'The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon,' 'Good Morning America,' and various other news outlets. Daragh and Dexter are thrilled to expand their content on YouTube, where they boast a dedicated following of over 1,200,000 subscribers and 300+ million views across social media platforms. Their YouTube channel features exclusive videos not found on other social media channels, including vlogs, behind-the-scenes footage, news segments, and more.
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Dexter the Balancing Dog
The exceptionally skilled dog's tricks are captured on video by his skilled trainer and owner, Daragh Kavanagh. He expertly captures clips that show off just how clever his dog is. Dexter's most popular trick is masterfully balancing and then flipping various food items ranging from a strawberry and blueberries to even a sausage off his head or nose, skillfully attempting to catch each item in his mouth. Dexter possesses the remarkable ability to balance practically anything on his head. Daragh Kavanagh in his letter to 'AGT' wrote: "Dexter's charming and amusing demeanor has captivated an impressive following of over 1 million across his various social media platforms."
The egg and spoon race is a traditional fixture of school sports days, but if this dog is any indication, doggie daycares might contemplate organizing their rendition of the renowned event. This labrador exhibits remarkable balancing skills that would fit right into this classic race. Dexter has already established a reputation for his steadiness on TikTok, and he puts his stable nose to the test in one amusing video. The video, submitted by user @dexterthebalancingdog, went viral on the app, garnering almost five million views and over a million likes. The film begins by introducing viewers to the trend of giving your dog an egg and watching if they are gentle with it, a technique that has previously been tried and proven with youngsters. When Dexter appears on the screen, though, spectators observe a variation on the norm, with his owner laying the egg on the Labrador's snout. Dexter, who is sporting a really handsome spinning hat, suddenly freezes, ensuring that the egg cannot fall. Even as the camera zooms in on his muzzle, the patient dog remains still, and the egg stays in place. Viewers were blown away by the dog's ability to balance the egg.
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Daragh and Dexter on 'AGT' Season 18
Back in April, Daragh first shared the news of his appearance alongside his fur buddy Dexter on Instagram. In the captions, he wrote, "Ask us anything! We will be making a video answering your questions. Leave them below in the comments." Then again, days before their audition was to air on NBC, he again shared another snap with Dexter, directly from the audition, as he wrote, "Excited to share that we will be on America’s Got Talent this Tuesday, August 8th on @nbc Find out what the judges thought of Dexter’s balancing!"
New episodes of 'America's Got Talent' Season 18 air every Tuesday on NBC at 8 pm ET.
