Meet Jake the Harbour dog who loves nothing more than chasing seagulls and KARAOKE
BY DAY he patrols a busy waterfront greeting visitors and chasing seagulls but by night he loves nothing more than entertaining pub-goers by leading a sing-a-long in the local bar.
Jake the Harbour Dog has worked on the seafront in Arbroath for three years
Jake the Harbour Dog has worked on the seafront in Arbroath for three years, waging war against seabirds when they try to land by barking and howling at them at every opportunity.
Easily recognisable thanks to his distinctive yellow life jacket, the four-year-old is a hit with fishermen and local children and even boasts his own Facebook page.
But it isn't all work and no play for the Border and Irish terrier cross as he is regularly spotted propping up the bar or getting behind the microphone at the Stag's Head in Carnoustie.
His owner, harbour assistant, Carl Nielsen, explained: "Jake is with me constantly.
"While is the family pet, he knows when his life jacket goes on he is at his work.
"He takes his role seriously. He chases away the seagulls which can be quite aggressive."
Mr Nielsen added: "He must be the most photographed dog in Arbroath.
The four-year-old is a hit with fishermen and local children
Jake even has his own Facebook page
"All the chidren want a selfie with him. He is a great favourite.
"We have have both been invited to primary schools to give the kids talks about what happens down at the harbour."
Hardworking Jake knows his day job is over when his life jacket is unzipped - and, like most, he just can't resist a sing song after a few slurps of Guinness.
Stag's Head manager, Jackie Liddell, said: "Jake and Carl come in most evenings after they have finished their shift at the harbour.
The Border and Irish terrier cross is regularly spotted propping up the bar
"As soon as his lifejacket is off he is up for fun.
"We have live music in the pub at the weekends and he sings along with the bands.
"He loves it when we have karaoke and takes his turn at the mike. I think he just likes to be the centre of attention."