Petrol station's dog clerk

AP

FRIENDLY FACE: Labrador retriever Cody is a big hit with petrol station customers when he helps his owner behind the counter.

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Customers at one petrol station on America's Gulf coast, might be surprised at who comes to the counter when they pull up to the drive-through window - the store owner's dog.

Dozens of times each day, Cody the chocolate Labradaor retriever will pop up on two paws behind the counter at a BP petrol station and convenience store in Clearwater. He even has a BP logo shirt and a name tag.

Customers grin and kids squeal with joy in response.

Store owner Karim Mansour said he started bringing Cody to work five months ago for company on the early morning shift. The dog quickly became a celebrity among store regulars.

Mansour said Cody helps customers by calming those who come in sad or angry.

- AP