A group of talented dancing dogs and their owners have got together to do their bit to save the planet.

Members of Swindon Dog Dancing school have filmed a routine that features a collection of canines doing everything they can to protect the environment.

In the video 18 dogs, including poodles, sausage dogs and Labradors to name just a few of the different breeds promote measures to save energy and help wildlife

In one clip a lab goes from room to room in a house turning off all the lights, in another a poodle finishes putting up some bunting encouraging people to recycle.

At one point a dog frees a stuffed tiger from a cage made from a washing basket.

There are also photographs of some dogs from Swindon Dog Dancing who couldn’t make the filming.

Everything that happens is presented with a catchy and light-hearted musical backdrop provided by children’s song-writer Kath Bee and her piece Save the Planet.

The school is run by 74-year-old Angela Richens who featured on Britain’s Got Talent.

Walcot-based Angela and her dog Teddy made it to the semi-final of the hit ITV reality show in 2011 and she’s been helping Swindon’s dogs dance for twelve years. “

We’re all thrilled that we had the opportunity to take part,” said Angela. “One dog that was in the video was there for the first time. It was the first time it had ever been to a class.

“We’d been meeting on Zoom calls and we discussed doing this routine and making a video. We wanted to include as many people as possible, even people that couldn’t make it because the school is a community.

“I did it because I love it doing it. I love dogs, I love helping the people and helping them develop their relationship. It’s all to do with having fun, encouraging dogs to use both their minds and bodies. It’s also a good social for the people coming.

“I feel I’ve been able to contribute something to the community. We felt there was a message for Swindon and we like to help the community.”

Angela said that the school had lost a lot of its members because of the lockdown but would like to encourage anyone who may be interested in learning heelwork with their dog, particularly those with younger dogs, to get in touch and inquire about joining the school.

“It’s a community, we’re a lovely group together, but we’re always looking for new members,” she said.

If you’re interested, give Angela a call on 01793 349172