Barking mad! Police dog baffles his handler by REFUSING to leave comfort of furry mat to walk on shiny floor Top dog Sydney surprised everyone by losing his sense of bravery Escalators, stairs and shiny floors were never a challenge before Devon & Cornwall Police have no choice but to stop his training over his fears Police bosses say they can't 'justify the expense' to keep Sydney on
By Liz Perkins For Mailonline
Published: 18:56 GMT, 16 February 2019 | Updated: 18:56 GMT, 16 February 2019
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Police dogs are meant to be fearless in the face of any danger - but this mutt's bizarre refusal to walk on a shiny floor has left him looking for another job.
Sydney had been top dog when it came to his work ethic, temperament and confidence in working in different environments.
But his floor fears have left him with him walking away from his police career with his tail between his legs.
Nothing had phased him at eight months old and he could handle any challenge from escalators to stairs and shiny floors.
But four months later he
