Riley the dog will sniff out pests at Boston's Museum of Fine Arts

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Meet Riley, a very good dog with a very good nose.

Riley is now in the employ of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, having been hired to sniff out bugs and other annoying critters that may be harming pieces in its collection. Per the Boston Globe, the 12-week-old Weimaraner (they're known for their keen sense of smell), is the first dog to hold a position of this kind. Pressure's on, Riley!

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We're joking. He can totally handle it.

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Riley won't start his new job quite yet, however. First, he'll need to undergo some highly specialized training — kind of like how you needed to learn how to use the cash register at your first gig. After that, he'll (hopefully) be good to go. We can't wait to see Inspector Riley report for duty.

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