MELBOURNE, Australia (CNN) -- Three-year-old border collie Joffa is more than just a pretty face.

The pooch has become something of a celebrity in Melbourne ever since it started helping owner Michael Harper with his painting jobs.

Joffa is a dab hand at fetching and carrying the essential tools of the trade -- saving Harper a few journeys up and down the ladder.

CNN's Bill Hemmer has more on this man's best friend.

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