Meet Gavel, the German Shepherd puppy who completed all the necessary training to join the ranks of police service dogs in the state of Queensland, Australia. However, he was dismissed from duty because he was considered too friendly. Yes, it happens!
Gavel was among the best of the 40 dogs that started specialized training with him, but his affable nature let him down.

Nevertheless, there’s no need to be sad because he endeared himself to the Government House staff so much that they created a new position just for him: Vice-Regal Dog!

Complete with distinctive insignia specially designed for Gavel. Now, he is the ceremonial dog responsible for greeting visitors at the Government House and attending receptions and official ceremonies with the Governor of Queensland. What a career!

Meet Gavel, the puppy who completed all the necessary training to join the ranks of police service dogs in the state of Queensland, Australia.

But the dog was dismissed from duty because he was deemed too friendly.

Gavel was one of the best among all 40 dogs that started specialized training with him, but his kind nature let him down.

Nevertheless, there’s no need to be sad because he endeared himself to the Government House staff so much that they created a new position just for him: Vice-Regal Dog! Complete with distinctive insignia specially designed for Gavel.

Now, he is the ceremonial dog responsible for greeting visitors at the Government House and attending receptions and official ceremonies with the Governor of Queensland.

Now, he’s everyone’s favorite!