We get quite a few dog walkers going past our unfenced bungalow garden each morning, and many of them let their pooches wee and poo in our front border. But I don't want to turn into a savage, bad-tempered old witch, so I try not to mind. And I do love animals of all kinds.

Terriers aren't easy to train as pets. They're quite stubborn and can be disobedient. One of my elderly friends had her best boots punctured in several places by her neighbour's terrier when she visited them. They let in water now.

Steve, I think we'd better put you on a lead... and maybe attach a muzzle? :)