The reality is, I am well behaved most of the time. At home I am an angel compared to the kids, all I ask for (at least 5 times a day) is a walk...but I don't moan, that's not allowed in our house, so occasionally i grunt or yawn just to make sure I don't get overlooked...after all I don't get to play tennis or soccer with the boys after school...something to do with holding the ball?!

There are a couple of tricks I have learned though...accept a bribe from the boss in the park in the form of a biscuit...I don't seem very welcome at anyones picnic and being a fit labrador that never stops running, I do need to refuel every so often! Why is it people leave empty cartons with tantalising smells and traces of red stuff on the grass...very thoughtless I say because once I am on the scent of these yummy exotic forbidden foods, I become a little one track minded! Then I just hear "Leave it" from the boss...how dull is that?

One thing I still manage to do on a regular basis, is head for the pond or the fountains...not to chase the swans...I gave that up, far too tiring, and apparently the boss would have to pay a hefty fine if ever I caught one...fat chance, but a duck, now that's another matter! All the fun is in the chase and I just love to swim! Well the boss puts me on the lead when nearing temptation points, but I have learned that if she is on that mobile phone of hers, I can sieze the moment and run for my life, no call or bribe will stop me then! What's wrong with a quick dip to cool down and a slurp of lovely green pond water? Can't think why she gets so upset...and by the way I would rather have the quick dip than the biscuit any day!

Labradors ought to have their own ponds or lakes in parks...would anyone like to sign my petition?