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- ABC News
- June 8, 2017
German shepherd flunked out of police dog academy for being too friendly
The pup was named vice regal dog to the governor of Queensland.
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The pup \"did not display the necessary aptitude for a life on the front line,\" police said, according to the BBC. He was then removed from the roster of the Queensland Dog Squad.
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De 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.
A post shared by Governor of Queensland (@qldgovernor) on Feb 22, 2017 at 12:50pm PST
Gavel has become a sensation among Queenslanders, according to the office of the governor.
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His duties include greeting guests and tour groups at the Government House. He also participates in special ceremonies and has even been outfitted with a custom-made uniform for those occasions.
A post shared by Governor of Queensland (@qldgovernor) on Jun 2, 2017 at 12:25am PDT
Now a little more than a year old, Gavel as \"outgrown four ceremonial coats, undergone a career change ... and brought untold joy to the lives of the governor, Mrs. [Kaye] 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.
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