Maybe Montmorency did enjoy messing about in boats and getting wet, but I don't. And I most certainly don't like all that sandy stuff in my paws. It took me a long time to sit and wash it off. But what I really didn't like was that funny long concrete thing with all sharp bits sticking out. Mistress says they're called 'limpets'
When mistress wanted me to jump over it I absolutely refused to budge. It wasn't just all the sharp bits sticking out. There were puddles - and I don't do puddles. Given my obstinacy mistress was quite patient, until she got cold, then she pulled at my lead so I had to jump over it. It was alright though on the other side and when mistress went for a cup of tea at a little cafe on the pavement they gave me a doggy treat too! Now that was good! And I did like digging! And mistress didn't even tell me off! And I do like a drink of tea!