The command is "Rest!" A dog, who served six years at Yekaterinburg Airport, was ceremoniously sent off into retirement.

Labrador's work experience Williams started in 2018 when he was two years old. Up until today, he has been on duty in Koltsovo International Airport, was looking for illegal substances and items. The officers called him Cog.

According to the head of the canine unit Irina KaluginaThe dog is very friendly and loves people. He has trained several young dog handlers.

«A dog, especially an older one, knows everything on its own. It's not taught; it teaches the specialist. It's a four-legged mentor.", - she said.

To celebrate Vintik's retirement, they threw him a party and presented him with a meat pie. His next home has not yet been announced. Typically, his new owners are dog handlers or airport employees.

For dogs, the retirement age is eight years (that's like 55 human years).

Vintik doesn't know that the retirement age in Russia has long since been raised. Because he's got paws.

Video: Koltsovo Airport