By Mark Hodge @mrhodgey

THIS diving dog scores a perfect "10" as she launches herself off a clifftop into the clear blue waters of St Peter's Pool in Malta

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Videographer / Director: Mark Cassar
Producer: Mark Hodge, Nick Johnson
Editor: Joshua Douglas

Titti displays excellent form and technique as she dives into the sea

The Jack Russell Terrier, named Titti, even performs SYNCHRONISED dives with her loving owner, 49-year-old Carmelo Abela.

Titti and Carmelo often attract crowds due to the dog's amazing aquatic abilities

Fans of the intrepid pooch have flocked to Marsaxlokk, a fishing village in south east Malta, after footage of the duo's exploits surfaced online.

However, Carmelo, who works for Transport Malta, insists that Titti will only jump with him.

Proud owner Carmelo posing with his pet dog who has become an online sensation
In Sync: The diving duo jump into the sun drenched ocean

He said: “She has her own Facebook page and people message me and ask when are we going to the beach because they want to come and take a picture.

Head for heights: Titti shows how much trust she has in her loving owner

“She trusts me and whatever I do, she does it. When I tell her to jump, she jumps.

“But if anyone else tries to jump with her she won't – she just trusts me.

Bonding exercise: The pair's favourite diving spot is called Saint Peter's Pool

“The bond we built together, me and her, it's incredible.”

Titti was around four months old when she started jumping from much smaller heights.

The athletic Jack Russell terrier gets rid of some excess sea water

According to Carmelo, she was hesitant to begin with, but now shows no fear as she takes the hurls herself from the cliff edge into the water below. 

And Carmelo revealed that the canine star often can't contain her excitement when they arrive at the beach together.

The pair jump against the backdrop of the baking hot Malta sun

“When we arrive she is anxious, she won't wait until I take my clothes off and she wants to dive," he added. 

“She's amazing – she is crazy about jumping.

“They are starting to call her the jumping dog now – she is becoming famous.”