Our neighbour had some work done on her roof last week we ended up with two scaffolding poles on our side of the fence. Not a problem as they knocked and asked and shut the gate.
Eric has made a point of peeing on the poles every day even though he doesn't use the garden to toilet.
Today as I was about to put the washing out the scaffolder asked if I'd open the gate so that he could take down the poles. Eric had been out to check the garden but had gone inside after checking the neighbour wasn't near the fence. I opened the gate and out of the house he ran ready to defend the garden 
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I had to ask the burly scaffolders to stand the other side of the gate whilst I picked up this tiny bundle of fluff warning them that he'd go for them if they set foot on the garden if I didn't pick him up. They actually laughed whilst Eric did his fierce act sat on the window sill watching them.
If you're worried about your pet's health, please speak to a vet or qualified professional.
The doghouse
Should owning a dog come with an embarrassment warning?
insanityscatching · 02/10/2015 20:34
Yes, they should. Mine is a 10 month old lab, so think large dog, puppy brain and burgeoning testosterone. Today's highlights already include jumping up at a pensioner, jumping on a Jack Russels head and taking a dump in front of a long bus queue. He's lovely really 
Our Berkeley used to embarrass me all the time. The local vets at the time actually made us stand outside while we waited for our turn, everyone was so exasperated by his antics. I'll say this though, I'm never bored with Berkeley around, gawd love him
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