HOME / ENTERTAINMENT / TV

Who is Leonard Lee on 'AGT'? Virginian border collie and two-time Guinness World Records holder has displayed his artwork in London and the US

Leonard is a really gifted dog that can perform handstands, drive his own Jeep (in real life), do dog parkour, and paint

FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA: Last week, the 'America's Got Talent' Season 18 auditions were put on hold so that Simon Cowell's Top 16 Got Talent auditions could be included in a clip show episode. But starting on Tuesday, August 1, the program will resume with Auditions Week 8. NBC's schedule states that Auditions 9 will run on August 8 and that an untitled episode will air on August 15. There are still two Golden Buzzers available: one for Sofia Vergara and one for the entire group.

The 15 competitors that participated in Auditions Week 8 included the typical mix of viral acts, acrobats, comedians, and singers. They were also the alumni from several Got Talent competitions worldwide. A border collie called Leonard Lee, owned by Teresa Hanula of Fairfax, Virginia, will make his debut on the international stage with 'AGT'.

Who is Leonard Lee?

Leonard is a three-year-old border collie from Fairfax, Virginia. He is a master prankster, yet one of his favorite hobbies is painting! His work has been shown in galleries around the United States. Two of his works are also on display in a London gallery. Most recently, he collaborated on a piece that was given to Belinda Carlisle of the Go-Gos in Bangkok, Thailand! His motivation comes from all of his travels, having visited 48 US states at such a young age and frequently going on art mural tours wherever he goes! Furthermore, his creative technique varies from day to day, and he has just begun to experiment with abstract spill art! He enjoys making people happy with his paintings. Leonard likes horseback riding, disc-dogging, parkour, and a variety of other exciting skills when he is not at his easel. You won't find any idle paws here!

Most basketball slam dunks in one minute by Leonard Lee

Leonard Lee smashed the previous record of 14 slam dunks. Teresa Hanula, his trainer, supported him in the effort. Leonard Lee Hanula (USA) completed the most basketball slam dunks in one minute by a dog on the set of 'Live with Kelly & Ryan' in New York, USA, on September 13, 2022.

Who is Leonard Lee's trainer, Teresa Hanula?

Teresa Hanula, a Certified Pet Dog Trainer, is the owner and head trainer of A Dog's World Dog Training & Pet Care, Inc. Her love of animals has been a lifetime passion for her, as it is for many other pet care experts. Her family dog did several stunts as a youngster, landing two commercials and being featured in multiple newspaper pieces. Her dog training philosophy is to employ positive approaches that are enjoyable for both the owner and the pet. Training is more about educating the dog than it is about controlling it. A well-mannered dog is easier to live with and has greater social freedom.

Teresa has a Bachelor of Arts in ancient languages and a Master of Arts in Latin, but her main love is A Dog's World Dog Training & Pet Care, Inc, which she founded in September 2000. Teresa is an APDT (Association of Pet Dog Trainers) and PSI (Pet Sitter International) member. She is also a Canine Good Citizen Testing evaluator and enjoys hosting dog-friendly activities. She has attended Jean Donaldson's San Francisco Academy for Dog Trainers, Bob Bailey's Operant Conditioning Camp in Arkansas to teach poultry, and she is always trying to expand her knowledge by attending professional workshops and seminars.

Not only that, but she is the proud mother of her border collie, Leonard, who has been on 'David Letterman', Planet's 'Funniest Animals', and Animal Planet's 'Pet Star'. He is still doing promotional work for pet product firms. She has committed herself to assisting dogs and their owners in finding constructive methods to communicate and contribute to each other's lives.

Leonard Lee on 'AGT'

Leonard broke two Guinness World Records in 2021 and 2022. Painting is one of his abilities, and according to Instagram, he is the "youngest pup to travel all 50 US states." Perhaps Leonard will be the third act this season to seek to break a Guinness World Record.

Tune into NBC every Tuesday at 8 PM ET to catch brand-new episodes of 'America's Got Talent' Season 18.