Jack Russell terrier sets new skipping world record

Rachael and Jessica. Credit: ITV News

Rachael Grylls, an animal trainer, and her pet dog Jessica, a Jack Russell terrier, have set a new skipping world record

The pair, from Rexon Stud near Okehampton, Devon, have now received confirmation that they are the holders of a Guinness World Record.

They hold the title of mosts skips by a person and a dog in 1 minute.

They completed 59 skips in 60 seconds. The previous record was 58, held by a Japanese beagle.

Rachael, 38, trains Jessica, 8, for around 15 minutes a day.

Take a look at the pair in action: