Andy’s pet on how to keep Wimbledon star on his toes after you hide his socks
Graeme Donohoe Andy Murray’s dog Maggie May reveals how she gives the tennis ace a ruff time in a new book.
The border terrier’s guide, called How To Look After Your Human, has been ghost-written by Andy’s wife Kim, 28.
It details how the Dunblane-born world No2 is forced to share his bed and even his food with his four-legged friend.
Maggie May and partner-in-crime Rusty cause chaos with their canine capers at the couple’s £ 5.5million mansion in Surrey.
Bed-hogger Maggie May said: “The most important thing to get right is sleeping arrangements. You must never let your human forget the bed is yours and they are merely a guest.
“You should always get tucked up first, making sure you are comfortable.
“I personally like to scrabble deep underneath the duvet because the dark warmth helps me dream I’m chasing rabbits through their muddy burrows.”
The charity book suggests that Andy is constantly battling to stop the dogs from stealing his socks.
Maggie May said: “My brother Rusty helpfully tucks soggy, sweaty sports socks away underneath the pillows on our guest beds so that they can fill the entire room with their tangy scent.
“I know our humans have begun to really appreciate this gesture because, when they eventually discover them, they let out a howl of pleasure and sometimes even do a joyful little dance.” That’s not the only mess Maggie May and her sidekick Rusty have made. Maggie May added: “My brother Rusty learnt to open the door of the refrigerator at an early age and to test our humans’ abilities with a kitchen floor strewn with vegetables, egg shells and melted ice cream. “Once he stole a jar of peanut butter and intricately smeared it into a shag pile rug. “Terriers like me are unique in that we have the exceptional ability not to hear things we don’t like, such as instructions.” And it’s just as well Wimbledon champ Andy – hoping to win another OlympOlympic gold in Rio – isn’t exactlye short of trainetrainers. MaggieMa May said: “ThesThese are just brilliant for chchewing. The spongy soles ofo these beauties are perfeperfect for sharpening pupppuppy teeth and the laces are fun to unravel.” TheTh dog seems to find plentyplen of advantages livinglivin with one of the world’swor sports icons. SheS says: “Humans mayma sometimes try to use tennis balls for theirth own games, which means you might never get them back, so it’s important you stockpile the ones in your possession in a place your humans can’t reach – such as under the sofa.”
It appears the dogs regularly enjoy giving Andy extra training by chasing nearby flocks of sheep.
Maggie May said: “If you feel your human could do with a helping hand in getting in peak condition, then take a leaf out of my book and take off after a field of sheep.
“I guarantee you will have never seen your human move faster.”
And the Murrays apparently make their pampered pooches cups of tea.
Maggie May added: “I’m partial to a slurp or two of tea (milk, no sugar). However, you have to be incredibly careful.
“My brother Rusty was far too enthusiastic once and burnt his tongue on a hot cuppa. He had to lick the marble floor for an hour to cool it down.”
Andy’s mutts also love licking his sweaty legs. The doggy author said: “If you spot a human wearing shorts or a skirt, I do like to give their legs a quick clean – this is especial ly rewarding if they have just been doing exercise as you’ l l f ind their skin delightfully salty.”
She added: “Man really is a dog’s best friend. Especially when Man has a pocket full of biscuits.”