Greg Ferree of Conneaut Lake made his dog, Ro, jump through hoops and play dead before sending him to the corner, saying he'd been a "bad dog."

But Ro wasn't participating in an obedience class for uncontrollable pooches. The 7-year-old Jack Russell Terrier was a canine competitor in the "People and their Amazing Animals" talent search.

The contest, sponsored by Purina Mills, began at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Pringle Supply Equipment, 29 Franklin St., Greenville. This was the first year Pringle's hosted the competition. The animals were judged in three categories: talent, cutest, and animal/owner look-alike.

Nine canines entered this year's contest.