You'll feel sorry for this poor paralysed dog until you discover its shocking secret

Tricks: The creative canine pretends to be injured in a bid to get food

They say you can't teach an old dog new tricks - but this pooch has gone the extra mile in an attempt to land a treat.

The creative canine was captured on the 20-second clip faking injury before miraculously strolling on when it became clear it wasn't getting any attention.

The dog dragged itself on its hind legs as if they had gone lame as it followed the passers-by for several yards.

But the mut casually leaping back up onto all-fours when passing members of the public showed no interest in its supposed plight.

The adorable video has since gone viral after being shared online and has racked up more than 20,000 views.