Police Dog Fired for Being Too Friendly

[Engleberg]

http://www.fox5ny.com/news/260571013-story

A calmer story on NSG that I found today and found it interesting:

A police dog in training had to change careers once his owners realized he was just too friendly for the force.

The German shepherd, Gavel, who participated in months of training to be a police dog in Australia, “did not display the necessary aptitude for a life on the frontline."

Gavel participated in a 16-month training program for police dogs, but once officials realized he loved people and belly rubs far too much, they cut him loose.

The governor of Queensland, Paul de Jersey, then gave him a job fit for his personality instead, vice-regal dog.

“He may have missed out on becoming a Queensland Police Service Dog, but it is abundantly clear that Gavel has the characteristics necessary to adequately fulfil duties as Queensland's official Vice-Regal Dog,” the governor wrote on his Facebook page.

Gavel’s new responsibilities include greeting visitors and attending official ceremonies.

"Gavel on occasions sits in on briefings with the governor," a spokesperson for the governor’s office said. Gavel has also demonstrated his capacity to uphold the ceremonial importance of his role at State of Origin time."

Just wanted to share a nice story with y'all. As for an opinion, I personally think that it was right to "fire" the dog for being too friendly - unless it was a form of PR police dog. I own a German Shepherd and he can often be too friendly when he wants to be. So NSG, do you think that the dog's new position is justified or should it have been given to a civilian family?

[Conserative Morality]

I can't think of a better way to neutralize dangerous criminals tbh, the Queensland police force missed out on a great recruit.

[FelrikTheDeleted]

Why Queensland!? Why!?

[Cedoria]

He's very cute:)

I have a soft spot for dogs I must admit. This story is an older one, but personally I think the Dog should've contacted his union rep and sued the Qld Police for unfair dismissal.

[Liberated Territories]

Here I am thinking German Shepherds are fairly serious, mean dogs.

[Donut section]

11/10 he's a good boy.

[KostrayaLand]

Why would they cut him from the Police Force??

Tens of thousands of dollars of money would have probably been spent on training the dog which is now "Down the drain"

Disapointing~

[Luziyca]

Here I am thinking German Shepherds are fairly serious, mean dogs.

Just like how not all pit bulls are vicious attackers, neither are all German Shepherds.

[Ifreann]

Why would they cut him from the Police Force??

Tens of thousands of dollars of money would have probably been spent on training the dog which is now "Down the drain"

Disapointing~

You're right, they should have kept on a police dog who'd roll over and try to get belly rubs from criminals.

[The Two Jerseys]

Why would they cut him from the Police Force??

Tens of thousands of dollars of money would have probably been spent on training the dog which is now "Down the drain"

Disapointing~

You're right, they should have kept on a police dog who'd roll over and try to get belly rubs from criminals.

But if they don't rub his belly, he'd probably rip their faces off.

[Ifreann]

You're right, they should have kept on a police dog who'd roll over and try to get belly rubs from criminals.

But if they don't rub his belly, he'd probably rip their faces off.

You lost me at "if they don't rub his belly".

[The Two Jerseys]

But if they don't rub his belly, he'd probably rip their faces off.

You lost me at "if they don't rub his belly".

There you go, the criminals stop to rub his belly, then the cops nail them. Problem solved.

[Reploid Productions]

It's a story with a happy ending, though perhaps the doggo could have still had a place on the force, just as a therapy animal or something along those lines. But this works too, and doesn't require a whole new set of training and the associated costs that go with it.

[The Empire of Pretantia]

Here I am thinking German Shepherds are fairly serious, mean dogs.

You're dead wrong. My brother has a German Shepherd, and she's the cutest and most retarded thing ever.

[Sovaal]

http://www.fox5ny.com/news/260571013-story

A calmer story on NSG that I found today and found it interesting:

A police dog in training had to change careers once his owners realized he was just too friendly for the force.

The German shepherd, Gavel, who participated in months of training to be a police dog in Australia, “did not display the necessary aptitude for a life on the frontline."

Gavel participated in a 16-month training program for police dogs, but once officials realized he loved people and belly rubs far too much, they cut him loose.

The governor of Queensland, Paul de Jersey, then gave him a job fit for his personality instead, vice-regal dog.

“He may have missed out on becoming a Queensland Police Service Dog, but it is abundantly clear that Gavel has the characteristics necessary to adequately fulfil duties as Queensland's official Vice-Regal Dog,” the governor wrote on his Facebook page.

Gavel’s new responsibilities include greeting visitors and attending official ceremonies.

"Gavel on occasions sits in on briefings with the governor," a spokesperson for the governor’s office said. Gavel has also demonstrated his capacity to uphold the ceremonial importance of his role at State of Origin time."

Just wanted to share a nice story with y'all. As for an opinion, I personally think that it was right to "fire" the dog for being too friendly - unless it was a form of PR police dog. I own a German Shepherd and he can often be too friendly when he wants to be. So NSG, do you think that the dog's new position is justified or should it have been given to a civilian family?

Is that a McDonalds bag on his head?

[Sovaal]

But if they don't rub his belly, he'd probably rip their faces off.

You lost me at "if they don't rub his belly".

Is such a thing even possible?

[Conserative Morality]

There you go, the criminals stop to rub his belly, then the cops nail them. Problem solved.

You don't even need the cops at that point.

[Sareva]

Here I am thinking German Shepherds are fairly serious, mean dogs.

You're dead wrong. My brother has a German Shepherd, and she's the cutest and most retarded thing ever.

My parents have a Chocolate lab and he acts like a damn lap dog. Climbs up on my dad and just rests his big, goofy fucking face.

This dog is 12/10 good boof.

[The Empire of Pretantia]

You're dead wrong. My brother has a German Shepherd, and she's the cutest and most retarded thing ever.

My parents have a Chocolate lab and he acts like a damn lap dog. Climbs up on my dad and just rests his big, goofy fucking face.

This dog is 12/10 good boof.

My sister's pitbull tries to fit in a bed made for small dogs.

[Reploid Productions]

My parents have a Chocolate lab and he acts like a damn lap dog. Climbs up on my dad and just rests his big, goofy fucking face.

This dog is 12/10 good boof.

My sister's pitbull tries to fit in a bed made for small dogs.

My aunt had a German Shepherd when I was little, and he was the biggest sweetheart wuvs-for-all cuddler ever. <3

[Barunia]

So NSG, do you think that the dog's new position is justified or should it have been given to a civilian family?

The Governor is a civilian.

Basically, the Governor took a shine to the dog and adopted him. The "official" position he know holds is just a bit of fun.

[Sovaal]

So NSG, do you think that the dog's new position is justified or should it have been given to a civilian family?

The Governor is a civilian.

Basically, the Governor took a shine to the dog and adopted him. The "official" position he know holds is just a bit of fun.

Until the whole governemtn is taken out in a freak accident of some kind and now you have a dog running the place.

[Sareva]

The Governor is a civilian.

Basically, the Governor took a shine to the dog and adopted him. The "official" position he know holds is just a bit of fun.

Until the whole governemtn is taken out in a freak accident of some kind and now you have a dog running the place.

Who can resist a cute doggo with a good foreign policy and possible tax cuts?

[Pasong Tirad]

15/10 very good boy. Would rub belly to stop crime.

[Athrax]

What a wonderful doggo. He should head the entire department