Yep I echo what burrowig said. I woud love to live in a detached house in a rural setting and let my dog chat to me all day, but with neighbours (terrace houses) I don't think that's appropriate.

But she's a bright spark and has learnt that if she wants to get my attention onto something she just needs to look at me and then the thing and back at me again - that's when I can't stop myself from saying " what is it Lassie? A boy? Trapped in the old mine shaft? " !!

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