German shepherd who flunked out of police dog academy for being too friendly gets new job

[IronLionZion]

(QUEENSLAND, Australia) — A German shepherd in Australia has found his new purpose in life after he flunked out of police dog academy for being too friendly.

Gavel has been living at the official residence of Queensland Gov. Paul de Jersey since he was 6 weeks old, after police determined that he was too sociable to do police work.

Police said the pup did not display the “necessary aptitude for a life on the front line,” according to the BBC. He was then removed from the roster of the Queensland Dog Squad.

Jersey often features Gavel on his social media accounts. In February, he posted Gavel’s “Contract of Employment” for his official title of Vice-Regal Dog at Queensland’s Government House.

Gavel has become a sensation among Queenslanders, according to the office of the governor.

Gavel’s role includes greeting guests and tour groups who visit the rounds of the Government House. He also participates in special ceremonies and has even been outfitted with a custom-made uniform for those occasions.

During his short life, Gavel as “outgrown four ceremonial coats,” “undergone a career change” and “brought untold joy to the lives of the governor, Mrs. de Jersey, Government House staff and the thousands of Queenslanders who have since visited the estate,” the office of the governor said in a statement.

http://wtop.com/trending-now/2017/06/german-shepherd-who-flunked-out-of-police-dog-academy-for-being-too-friendly-gets-new-job/

Chasing down people and biting them isn't for everyone. We all need to find our calling eventually.

[nycbos]

1. What a cutie

[Phoenix61]

2. I had a very interesting conversation with a professional dog trainer

He owned a company that was providing K-9 services for a world-wide military type forum. I'm pretty sure the dogs he had there that day were trained to alert on explosives etc. Anyway, he said the hardest type of dog to find was service dogs for the blind. They have to ignore every person they come in contact with and cannot lose focus for a second. Made sense after he said but it surprised me.

[whathehell]

3. Interesting fact.

Thanks for posting.

[IronLionZion]

6. Yup, and random people petting them causes them to forget their training

as well as playing with other untrained dogs. Being a service dog is a very difficult life for a dog, learning to navigate dangerous city streets and transit systems, dodge cars, keep their human safe, run to get help if something happens, etc. I have tons of respect for service dogs.

I dated a blind woman who kept a service dog. And it was difficult because I could tell the dog wanted to play with other dogs and do fun dog stuff but it wasn't allowed to. She had a "Service Dog - Do Not Pet" sign on her harness but people still have that uncontrollable urge to pet her and she loved it.

[tazkcmo]

31. I had a service school flunkee.

Huge blonde (120 lbs) Lab. Hands down the smartest, most devoted, docile and gentlest giant I've ever been lucky enough to "own". Don't know the particulars but I'm glad he ate his own homework or what ever he did to flunk out.

RIP Hank.

[TEB]

4. I would adopt that sweet boy if I could

[awesomerwb1]

5. He's gorgeous!!

I miss having a dog in my life so much.

[KT2000]

7. What a sweetie!

Love his uniform too.

[CatWoman]

8. That is just too precious

[SunSeeker]

9. I love this story.

Is that a picture of him in that "uniform" they gave him for his "official duties"?

[BarbD]

10. Dog is "god" spelled backwards.

[True Dough]

12. If god poops as much and has breath as bad as my dog

there's gonna be trouble! But I love our big ol' goofy beast anyway!

[zeusdogmom]

15. Amen to that!

[RandomAccess]

19. Reminds me of this -

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[Skittles]

20. dogs

the only animal on earth born with a love of humans in its DNA

(another quote)

[pennylane100]

30. My two cats love us very much.

[DBoon]

28. There was a twilight zone episode like this

Heaven was where the old hunter was allowed to bring his hound

[FM123]

11. They thought he was an underachiever

they didn't know that he just had a different calling.
Einstein said "If you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid"

[eggplant]

13. A patronage dog, pure and simple.

"I *hope* you'll be a good doggy, Gavel."

[keithbvadu2]

14. School dropout... Doomed to a life of failure

School dropout... Doomed to a life of failure

(sarcasm thingie goes here)

[lunamagica]

16. Good doggie!

[NJCher]

17. He found out what color his parachute was

Goody for him and goody for all the people visiting the governor's office.


Cher

[shenmue]

18. Squee!!

[tblue37]

21. An article with several more pics of Gavel (including as a young adult now):

http://time.com/4812039/queensland-australia-dog-gavel-governor-house/

[Upthevibe]

22. He's adorable! n/t

[Duppers]

23. Saw that article. Would love to have that kid.

Who wouldn't? I'd be a crazy dog-lady (and cat-lady too) if I could. They'd all have to be sweeties tho.


Thanks for posting this heartwarmer.

[erpowers]

24. Too Cute

Oh my goodness, he is just too cute. I just want to hug him and take him home with me. I would go to Queensland just to hug and pet him.

[murielm99]

25. K&R

[luvMIdog]

26. he's so cuuuuuute :)

[lunatica]

27. You have to be careful with him. He'll lick you to death! Mercilessly

[Dawson Leery]

29. The dog is not too nice, he is intelligent.

The dog is too good for this kind of work.

[smirkymonkey]

32. Awwww! He is such a little angel!

I just wish I could hold and cuddle him! Sweet little Gavel!

[Rhiannon12866]

33. Awwww! What an adorable puppy!

And it also sounds like he lucked out - and is destined for a wonderful life!