Phillip Schofield and Christine Bleakley were left looking awkward when two dogs appearing in a pet yoga demonstration got a little too friendly.

This Morning presenters Phillip Schofield and Christine Bleakley were reminded of the classic TV adage about ‘not working with animals’ when two dogs started getting a little too friendly and started humping live on today’s show.

The presenters were already struggling to keep a straight face during a light-hearted segment about the new craze for dog yoga.

However, when two of the participating canines decided to ditch the body flexing for some sexual antics, the feature soon descended into farce.

“I think that’s what they call the downward dog,” said TV veteran Schofield before one of the amorous pooches was removed from the demonstration.

Twitter users joined in the fun.



Dog yoga on this morning but most of the dogs are more interested in humping each other ���� — Chelsey Prentice (@ChelseyPrentice) January 27, 2015

There's a woman teaching people to do "Dog Yoga" on This Morning and two have started humping. Who said daytime tv was dull?! — Vic Slattery (@bobafitt) January 27, 2015

*turns daytime TV on* *turns daytime TV off* pic.twitter.com/HOyQjrKRRt — Lee Madgwick (@LeeMadgwick) January 27, 2015

Just turned the TV on. Firstly, dog yoga? Dear god. Secondly, this dog appears to have better things to do. pic.twitter.com/bBHH8DlgY0 — Wayne Swiffin (@Swiffin) January 27, 2015

Guest Jenni Falconer and dog yoga – or ‘doga’ – expert Mahny Djahanguiri were trying to show Schofield and Bleakley why the unusual pet class has taken America by storm.

The classes are supposed to help owners work out with their dogs and to stretch and tone using specially designed pet-friendly techniques.