In article >,
"<RJ>" > wrote:

> Dinner at a dear friends house is a chore.
>
> She's got two cocker spaniels,
> and both are shameless beggars.
>
> They beg ( vocally and nudgingly )
> during food prep
> during the meal
> during clean-up.
>
> She thinks "it's cute".
>
> It's like having a bunch of unruly children
> spoiling an otherwise delightful occasion.
>
> <rj>

At that point, I'd put them outdoors. ;-)

Our cats tend to be overly-moochy sometimes, so out they go to the sun
porch! They can have the leftovers..... and the pans. <G>

Cheers!
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