The dog seems to see it as her job to terrify anyone who approaches our house. She’s a diligent worker who is always on duty, whether we want her to be or not.

Stop making all that noise, your being very rude,

Please try not to upset the man, who brings us our food.

Don’t charge about the house, or up and down the hall.

You’ll scare away the window cleaners, when they come to call.

My friends are due to visit, please be a better host,

And while we’re on the subject, don’t bark at the post.

And leave alone the milkman, as he does his rounds,

Not one of these people, needs to hear your growling sounds.

Nor do our neighbours, don’t keep them all awake,

Please cut out the racket, and give us all a break.

 But if a burglar approaches, to come and steal our stuff,

Well, at that point dear puppy, you cannot bark enough.