KARUNA SHINSHO, CNN ANCHOR: A man in Bangkok is the proud owner of a dog with an unusual talent. After giving his pet some special training, he's now able to reap the rewards of his effort. Karen Isenberg, with the details.</s>KAREN ISENBERG, CNN ANCHOR (voice-over): It's a dog's life in Bangkok, Thailand, or at least for one mangy mutt in particular. All this dog does is eat, sleep, look cute, and get paid. Well, sort of. All the cash she receives from strangers goes straight to her owner. Nai Nunchan and his family are homeless. He supports them by selling various crafts, shining shoes, and by begging. Now he has a found a more effective way of begging, putting his dog up to it.</s>NAI NUNCHAN, BEGGING DOG'S OWNER (through translator): This wasn't my dog. Someone left it here, and I started to take care of her after I found her hanging around the park.</s>ISENBERG: In addition to feeding the dog, Nai also taught her tricks, such as sitting still with a cup between her paws. Nai's idea was a hit, especially among the ladies, and the cash comes pouring in. But not everyone is a fan of beggars in Thailand, fur or no fur. Man and man's best friend have already been briefly detained for questioning by authorities. Although Thai officials say they want to clamp down on beggars, it is a tough move when a slowing economy is causing more and more people to take to the streets. In the meantime, Nai and his furry friend are still making the rounds, attracting attention, and cashing in on cuteness. Karen Isenberg, for INSIDE ASIA.
Homeless Thai Trains Dog to Beg