Sarasota resident Christian Stoinev and his dog, Percy, will be competing on the second season of America’s Got Talent: The Champions. Stoinev and his other dog, Scooby, were finalists on season nine of America’s Got Talent; the duo performed several routines that that showcased Stoinev's strength and balancing stunts. Scooby played a part in each stunt, including balancing on his owner’s back while Stoinev lifted both of them in the air, balancing on one arm. 

Stoinev's performance with new partner Percy will air on Monday, Jan. 27, at 8 p.m. on NBC.