Dog and pony show comes to Studio 1A

>> al, thank you. this morning on "today's quest for the best," outstanding pet tricks. we asked for video submissions and we have narrowed down the best.

>> our three finalists are here. joe rappaport is here with a little help from ruby.

>> i'm here because i'm very easy. i love every animal but this one, very little impresses her.

>> very picky, right?

>> she's going to be a tough judge so i need a little help.

>> what are you looking for?

>> obviously talent, the most unique trick they can do. a little personality doesn't hurt. right, sweetheart?

>> i have a rescue dog at home.

>> they're the best.

>> let's bring out our finalists. let's start out with linda wright and her australian cattle dog ruger . they're here from lake elseinor. linda, how many bets do you have exactly?

>> i have four dogs.

>> what is ruger 's special trick?

>> he's going to ride a scooter.

>> my kid are just learning to ride a scooter. amazing.

>> did youer that?

>> yeah. you have to get working on that.

>> look at that! that's great!

>> how did you teach her to do that?

>> i just tried it one day and he did it.

>> how did he try it the first time? did you just bring a scooter out?

>> yeah. i just put him on it because he already knew who to push a stroller.

>> great.

>> do you want to come help with my kid?

>> that's a great thing. excellent. what do you think?

>> unbelievable. i'm impressed.

>> he pushes a stroller with a baby in it, a butty in it.

>> good job! ruby -- do you -- okay, ruger .

>> we have our miniature --

>> we have a miniature horse here.

>> we have a miniature horse here. if i could only bring this home to my kids, they would go crazy!

>> you've probably never seen a horse this small.

>> amos is from boca raton . i understand amos is a huge twitter and facebook follower already?

>> yes.

>> i was looking at his twitter feed last night. he's very popular.

>> apparently he's even performed with the harlem globetrotte globetrotters? so he's somewhat pro.

>> i think you're pushing him a little bit too much, natalie. you have to be objective.

>> is it true that your horse can actually play basketball?

>> he can play basketball. you want to see?

>> let's go for it.

>> get it.

>> go get it.

>> the balls are getting bigger so it's going to get harder.

>> this is a tough one.

>> that's his globetrotter ball.

>> that's a hard one to pick up. want to try another one?

>> they have to be a little bit soft.

>> how did you get him to start playing basketball?

>> great job.

>> treats.

>> isn't that unbelievable?

>> there we go.

>> amos , 3 for 3.

>> wow!

>> that's pretty impressive.

>> i can get my dog to give me licks.

>> exactly.

>> one more?

>> one more.

>> there we go. for the slam dunk !

>> can you believe how calm this giep is? unbelievable.

>> so impressive. thank you very much.

>> my girls are going to be so jealous.

>> that's a tough one to beat.

>> i think ruby's leaning towards the horse.

>> she's even making a noise.

>> yeah, yeah, yeah.

>> we're supposed to be objective. calm down.

>> all right. last but not least. all the way from california, we have april robert and her husband ski, sk -- husky sky. i understand she's loves the theme song to " brian williams ."

>> she does.

>> okay. now what about this theme song ? a different theme song ? an nbc theme song .

>> no.

>> one more time.

>> she's a big fan of the news.

>> how did you discover -- no other theme music as far as we know, right?

>> no. and a little bit of stage fright . she usually has a full-out how will.

>> there's a lot going on here.

>> i think brian is looking at a new co-anchor. could be a whole new future here.

>> have i to say all very impressive acts.

>> this is a tough one.

>> they're so talented. you are so blessed to have these animals. i know we can't give them all awards, can we?

>> i'll bring them all home to visit the girls. they'd love it.

>> so i'm going to grab the trophy.

>> i'm going to walk over.

>> oh, they're all so wonderful.

>> they're all winners in our book, right?

>> they're all winners. but excuse me for walking in front but tada! they're all amazing.

>> you're very sweet. congratulations!

>> she was going crazy.

>> oh, good job, good job!

>> good job, everyone. thank you again for your submissions. coming up next, we are tackling your back-to-school money questions. and later on, bobby's style buzz! first, these messages. [ ryan ] it has stuff that guys like, like the rims and the sleekness to the body. and, then, had the bluetooth and the navigation that diana really wanted. [ diana