Doggie Strategist Mugs

'Do what I do when my husband hogs the remote control. Turn on the can opener. When he runs to the kitchen, go grab the remote.'

Cat in a tank...

“Sweet mother of Marmaduke... no!”

'How do you like my fantasy weekend so far?'

'What are we, wimps? Are we gonna let a bunch of rabbits push us all over the field? Come on, big guys.'

'She'll never look for me here.'

"So what's this special distracting tactic you've developed?"

'You both know the rules -- walk 1 paces, turn, and tee off on each other.'

'Don finally figured out a way to keep the squirrels from getting at the bird feeder.'

"Works every time."

'This will be tough. The parents can handle Bs and Cs, but I really gotta spin this D in math.'

'Simple case of gravity, mom.'

'I am constantly diversifying my toy portfolio.'

'You're my economic advisor. What'll I do?'

Saving for Retirement.

"Game of checkers? Okay, but I'm watching every move you make."

Noughts and crosses hugging and kissing.

Sure, I'll sit, but I want half the treat upfront.

"Frankly, I think it's time we take a long hard look at cat futures."

"Forget George, he scarfs down everything in sight. Aunt Rose and Grandma are good for slipping us a slice. Most important, the kids are sloppy. We're bound to find some juicy scraps under their chairs. Stay alert!"

CX909708

'Going to Puppy School is so old fashioned Dad: I can do the course through open learning now...'

'If you know what's good for you Allan, you'll let me pass.'

'He's soccer mad! Ever since he did his first sums he's wanted to be a players' agent.'

'Ok...on the count of three, we evolve into piranha.'

BUSINESS PRESCHOOL

"This'll look great on my transcript!"

'I couldn't keep squirrels away from my bird feeders, so I called a lawyer!'

'Right, you peck his left paw, I'll go for the right one.'

'As you know, your father liked the sport of Boxing...'

'If you want to get anywhere with girls, you gotta PRETEND to like bunnies, ponies, and kittens.'

"Sit!"

"Sign the contract first kid, then you get the sweets!"

"Large destroyer on the horizon, captain."

Before she disciplined a student, Principal Helen Edelman played recordings of previous visitors to her office.