In an effort to keep away seagulls from harassing people and snatching harbourside meals from diners, the Sydney Opera House is testing out a group of dogs to chase the nuisance birds away and safeguard the dining venues around the landmark./VCG Photo

Roxy, Penny, Scamp and Tauzer will be on patrol fighting off any gull which attempts to steal food from diners, and the group has even been given special dog booties to protect their feet from the heat./VCG Photo

It seems the furry bodyguards keep the area seagull-free simply by just being their joyful and outgoing nature. /VCG Photo

Early results from the new dog patrol trial, which is runs throughout January, have reportedly been overwhelmingly positive, with restaurant staff recording an 80 percent reduction in meal replacements due to seagulls. /VCG Photo