What antler? No antlers here...

Both my pups like antlers to chew and play with. Despite there being more antlers on my floor than there are in Knole Park, the pups *must* have the same one. At all times. They squabble over them all the time. Molly wins on size and strength, but Merlin bides his time and is crafty. They have me very well trained at retrieving mislaid antlers from under the sofas.

Funny thing, Merlin has always been scared of the loft-hatch-ladder-opener-stick. No idea why. So I started using it to hook his lost antler out from under the sofa. Just 3 times of using it like this and it's his best pal!

He is also terrified of the loft ladder and the ironing board.

(out of focus) shot is an action shot of Molly playing with the antler and hiding it within her flews to conceal it from Merlin!