Tyson is a bulldog that is famous for his ability to skateboard.[1] He has appeared on numerous TV shows, including The Oprah Winfrey Show and Rob & Big , and has been featured on Internet video sites such as YouTube.[2] His owner, Jim Blauvelt says that the dog was self-taught, starting in Huntington Beach, California in 2001.[3][4] He appeared in the two movies: Lords of Dogtown and Undiscovered in which his performance was considered to be "outstandingly gifted".[5] When performing, he earns over $1000 a day.[4]