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To think the least my dog could do is learn how to make a cup of tea?

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HelenaWaiting · 20/06/2026 15:08

I mean, she doesn't do much else.

To think the least my dog could do is learn how to make a cup of tea?
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HelenaWaiting · 21/06/2026 15:56

I should add that if you give Maisie any treat that is bigger than the tip of your little finger, she just puts it on the floor and guards it until someone comes along who will break it up for her. It's like she doesn't know she has teeth.

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70isaLimitNotaTarget · 21/06/2026 08:38

Jux · 21/06/2026 07:09

I quite agree. We have 4 cats and not one of them will even push the hoover around. It’s THEIR fur I’m trying to get up, for heaven’s sake!

Dom't be tempted to buy a robot vacuum (we have a Eufy, it wafts about , gets stuck , declares Cleaning Finished , though in my head it says "I'm done with this lark" in a Lee Evans voice, leaves socks fluff on the floor and slopes back to the charger ) . Of course you're finished you lazy git , I went over this yesterday with the Proper Vacuum Hmm

It was aimlessly wandering round upstairs . I went up "What's that smell ?"
One of our cats ( probably the Female) had vomited up under our bed and the Eufy had sailed through it , scattering the mess .
Luckily biscuits and just chewed food , took some cleaning up ( and clean the Eufy) but I was glad it wasn't out of The Other End Envy

GelatinousDynamo · 21/06/2026 08:24

GelatinousDynamo · 21/06/2026 08:19

Honestly, the absolute audacity of your pets!

My two definitely pull their weight.

No1 is our Chief Security Officer: Highly active, but terrible at threat assessment.

No2 is our Sous Chef (Floor Division): Exceptional response time for dropped cheese, always begging to help clean up the plates after we're done eating.

Couldn't be prouder of them.

Forgot the dog tax: here is idiot number two, a complete and utter structural failure of the canine anatomy

To think the least my dog could do is learn how to make a cup of tea?
GelatinousDynamo · 21/06/2026 08:19

Honestly, the absolute audacity of your pets!

My two definitely pull their weight.

No1 is our Chief Security Officer: Highly active, but terrible at threat assessment.

No2 is our Sous Chef (Floor Division): Exceptional response time for dropped cheese, always begging to help clean up the plates after we're done eating.

Couldn't be prouder of them.

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HelenaWaiting · 21/06/2026 08:06

ClockBabyD · 21/06/2026 07:47

Gorgeous dog, what breed is she @HelenaWaiting ?

Mum is a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Dad is a Cavapoo. So she's 75% Cavalier, 25% Miniature Poodle. Her soul is 100% Spaniel though.

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TropicalFishAreTwats · 21/06/2026 07:54

I have two English Springer Spaniels, one of which is extremely clever, the other just has a darkened void where a brain should be.
Having discussed the lack of cups of tea offered (with the clever one obviously) I have been told that warming the bed at night by starfishing until I have no room to sleep is a seriously tough job and I should be more grateful for their efforts!
They (we!) also have a ginger cat overlord, he is disgusted that people are describing them online as furry freeloaders and has decreed he will have his revenge (and will be joining a Union as soon as possible!)

Cheese55 · 21/06/2026 07:52

justthecat · 20/06/2026 15:58

That picture looks like the cat is questioning why the dog doesn’t do more 😂

I think the cat is questioning why the dog actually exists and is on the queens sofa 🤔

ClockBabyD · 21/06/2026 07:47

Gorgeous dog, what breed is she @HelenaWaiting ?

Theredjellybean · 21/06/2026 07:45

My ddog1 is CEO of red jellybean family Ltd and as such has very important things to do in his (my) study/office every day...for which he needs to lie on the sofa and think important thoughts with his eyes closed.
Ddog2 is head of security and takes this VERY seriously. Those seagulls should be designated a terrorist organization.
Ddog3...not sure she understands the assignment...bless her she was definitely dropped on her head as a puppy..

Cobrakainerd · 21/06/2026 07:33

My Ddog can find keys, thats her redeeming skill for the lack of tea making skills. She can find objects and people, although she thinks the dog trainer is an idiot as she has to find him every week.
I work every day to keep my 2 freeloaders in the style they seem to think they are entitled to. Dcat thinks we are just a hotel, comes and goes and expects door service.

Jux · 21/06/2026 07:09

I quite agree. We have 4 cats and not one of them will even push the hoover around. It’s THEIR fur I’m trying to get up, for heaven’s sake!

Nimblebinble · 21/06/2026 06:28

😊

To think the least my dog could do is learn how to make a cup of tea?
Nimblebinble · 21/06/2026 06:15

Helpfully cleaning the plates

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HelenaWaiting · 21/06/2026 01:21

MarxistMags · 21/06/2026 00:18

I think she should come for a holiday with me as obviously she's too cute not to be shared 😂

Honestly, you'd get fed up before she did. 🤣

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MarxistMags · 21/06/2026 00:22

Hilarious 😂

MarxistMags · 21/06/2026 00:18

I think she should come for a holiday with me as obviously she's too cute not to be shared 😂

Yerdug · 21/06/2026 00:15

You're all stupid mugs and need to set some boundaries before you make a rod for your own backs.

FastFood · 21/06/2026 00:14

justthecat · 20/06/2026 15:58

That picture looks like the cat is questioning why the dog doesn’t do more 😂

"I'm not angry. I'm disappointed"

AlwaysRightISwear · 21/06/2026 00:10

Maisie is obviously the hard working lurcher's line manager.

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HelenaWaiting · 20/06/2026 23:43

Pistachiocake · 20/06/2026 21:46

My dog says: You're very unreasonable! How many sleepless nights did she give you compared to kids? She had no accidents in the house after she was 4 months old, and your kids took at least 2 years to get potty trained.
And she guards the house all day, pretending to be a GSD. How much would a security guard cost you?
And she's always there to provide emotional support and cuddles, and will never scream you're the worst mother ever and I hate you. How much would a counsellor cost?
And if you drop food on the floor, she cleans it free of charge. No cleaner's bill.
And she ensures you get a walk everyday. How much would a personal trainer charge to ensure you moved daily?

I mean, point taken, but let's not pretend she guards the house. She flings herself, like a tart, at anyone who comes within the vicinity. She'll snog your face off and you don't even have to buy her a drink. Spaniels - cheapest dates on earth.

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ErrolTheDragon · 20/06/2026 23:43

I’m pretty sure most dogs would attempt to do the washing up (or at least, clean the plates) if you let them.

https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iWSnztf2ab4/T7FTaL8EnEI/AAAAAAAAKlA/FcZBFwmbj84/s1600/funny-dog-picture-dishwasher-dog.jpg

Silverbirchleaf · 20/06/2026 22:45

BarbarianBabs · 20/06/2026 21:53

My girl would drink the milk herself, forget she was supposed to be making a tea and instead walk around with the teabag in her mouth. Classic labrador manoeuvre.

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Knew you were describing a Labrador before I reached the end!

TheeNotoriousPIG · 20/06/2026 22:20

Oh, I know! I mean, mine can single-handedly herd cows and sheep, and yet still can't do the cooking or cleaning... they are currently moulting to the point that I could probably spin their fur clumps and knit a jumper out of it!

Mind you, if they did take to being very domesticated, I'd have no chance of biscuits or cakes coming my way if DDog 2 was involved!

Allseeingallknowing · 20/06/2026 22:09

grumpygrape · 20/06/2026 21:55

Soz Mummy, too busy keeping Daddy's lap warm.

That’s lovely!

notnorman · 20/06/2026 22:02

My dog will clean up after himself by eating his own poo!!! 🫣🤮