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This very good bug-sniffing dog will protect fine art from pests

Meet Riley.

Chloe Bryan

on January 11, 2018

This very good bug-sniffing dog will protect fine art from pests

BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 9: Riley, a twelve-week old Weimaraner, poses for a portrait at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston on Jan. 9, 2018. Riley is in training to detect various scents for both security and conservation at the museum, such as dangerous objects, moths, and other pests that could damage the collection. (Photo by Suzanne Kreiter/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) Credit: Suzanne Kreiter/Boston Globe via Getty Images

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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Chloe Bryan

Chloe was the shopping editor at Mashable. She was also previously a culture reporter. You can follow her on Twitter at @chloebryan.