ONSLOW COUNTY, N.C. – One sheriff’s K-9 officer in Onslow County is making his TV debut.

Bonito has been selected to be featured on A&E’s new show, “America’s Top Dog”. Sergeant Dawn Jauernick and her sidekick were selected out of over 700 applicants.

Jauernick says they work well together.

"One thing special about him is that he's young. He's five years old… we've been together for three years and... he absolutely loves working," she said.

Jauernick says she and Bonito have been training hard for the show. Bonito is learning obstacles as well as commands before flying to Los Angeles to become a star.