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Look into my eyes: Princess is the only dog in the world who can hypnotise people, her owner claims

Move over Derren Brown. There's a four-pawed hypnotist in town who claims to be able to put people under her spell instantly.

The feat is even more remarkable given that the hypnotist is in fact a dog named Princess – supposedly the only canine in the world who can put humans into a trance-like state.

The four-year-old German Spitz has been performing on stage for the past two years alongside her owner Krystyna Lennon, who is qualified in hypnosis.

Ms Lennon says her pet is able to send people to sleep – a skill she claims is linked to the believed primal ability that dogs are able to hypnotise their prey.

'It is definitely not something that just any dog can do, it is a very specific skill. 

'They either have it or they don't,' said Ms Lennon.

'It's about their natural ability, it's all down to the dog. They need to be very well trained and well behaved.

'A lot of people are very sceptical about the show and don't think that a dog would be able to do it - but once they see it, they are gobsmacked.

'Some people even think she is a puppet and not even a real dog.

The Leeds-based mother of three said Princess can hypnotises anyone, but some people react better than others. 'Being hypnotised is like being drunk,' she said.

'It brings out your inhibitions, and your memory from when you were under does come back but it's usually a bit faded or you need to be prompted.'

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Spellbound: The impressive four-year-old German Spitz has been performing on stage for the past two years alongside her owner Krystyna Lennon (right), who is qualified in hypnosis

Teamwork: Ms Lennon says her pet is able to send people to sleep – an ability she claims is linked to the supposed primal ability that dogs are able to hypnotise their prey

Dog psychologist Stan Rawlinson told MailOnline, that while dogs can induce a deep state of relaxation in humans, they certainly can't hypnotise people.

'It is the person that is working with the dog that is doing the hypnotising through her actions and tone of voice,' said Mr Rawlinson, who describes himself as 'the original dog listener'.

Ms Lennon is the niece of Hugh Lennon, who originally founded the first Hypnodog show with his pet Oscar in 1989.

The 40-year-old stepped in after her uncle, 65, was forced to retire from performing due to ill health and even gave up her job to commit to the show full time.

Pawful behaviour: Dog psychologist Stan Rawlinson told MailOnline, that while dogs can induce a deep state of relaxation in humans, they certainly can't hypnotise people. Pictured is Princess' stage show, with volunteers allegedly acting under the effects of hypnosis

Hypnodog: 'A lot of people are very sceptical about the show and don't think that a dog would be able to do it - but once they see it, they are gobsmacked,' said Ms Lennon

Watch as Princess the 'hypnodog' HYPNOTISES live crowd

'I helped out Hugh with the lighting and music for the show when I was younger, so I had seen the act hundreds of times before I took over,' said Ms Lennon.

'Princess is related to Oscar, the original Hypnodog, but we never intended to use her for the show.

'We noticed that she started to display some of the same attributes that Oscar had - she was very calm and would sit very still and stare.

'So when I took over from my Uncle Hugh I decided to use Princess - and because she is my own dog she reacts so much better to me.

'Princess is a complete diva, she absolutely loves being the centre of attention on stage and being fussed over and watched by so many people.'

Ms Lennon and Princess are currently touring the UK and performing their show at university fresher's events.

Ruff day: Ms Lennon (pictured standing) is the niece of Hugh Lennon, who originally founded the first Hypnodog show with his pet Oscar in 1989

Princess: Ms Lennon her pet are currently touring the UK performing their show at university fresher's events