Lifestyle Pets The Westminster Dog Show Crowd Loves Bean the Sussex Spaniel and How he Sits Like a Human Bean the Sussex Spaniel decided to pop a squat in the middle of his run during the Sporting Group showing at the Westminster Dog Show By Kelli Bender Kelli Bender Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013. Her work has previously appeared on MTV, The Frisky, Vice, and Best Friends Magazine. People Editorial Guidelines Published on February 13, 2018 10:47PM EST Competing in the Westminster Dog Show is tough, so Bean the Sussex Spaniel decided to take a sit. The 6-year-old canine popped a squat in the middle of his showing during the Sporting Group, opting to sit right on his rump with his front paws in the air. Dog lovers filling the seats of New York City’s Madison Square Garden took notice, erupting in cheers for the dog’s impromptu and adorable trick. Bean went on the win Best in Group for the Sporting dogs, securing him a spot in the Best in Show round. Backstage, Bean didn’t hesitate to show off his now-signature move for his adoring pack of fans. Drew Angerer/Getty RELATED VIDEO: What Should I Know Before Adopting a Shelter Dog? Courtesy Richie Arvidson His handler Per Ingar Rismyhr told PEOPLE that the “trick” is something many Sussex spaniels do naturally — and will do frequently if you encourage them with treats.