Dog locks homeowners out of motorhome in Castle Douglas

A pair needed to name out automobile restoration providers after their canine locked them out of their motorhome in south-west Scotland.

Kevin and Lisa Noon, from Ashby-de-la-Zouch, have been in Castle Douglas after they hit hassle on the weekend.

They have been compelled to make an AA restoration name after their Spanish Terrier known as Lau managed to lock all of the doorways with the keys nonetheless contained in the automobile.

James Cairns – from Parkdale Garage in Dumfries – stated it was one in every of his extra uncommon rescue operations.

“We acquired the decision to assist AA members locked out of their automobile in Castle Douglas, and did not discover out till we have been en route that there was a canine concerned,” he stated.

“We received there and found the canine had certainly locked the automobile and was sitting within the passenger seat with an enormous smile, with the homeowners exterior annoyed.

“I’ve handled youngsters in automobiles and adults locked out, however this was the primary time in 17 years that I’d had a canine locking its homeowners out.”

However, he stated that Lau turned out to be “fairly useful”.

“There’s a rod that goes in to access the door latch and he gave it a bit bump in the direction of the door to assist me,” stated James.

“When it was shut he determined to sit down again and go away me to it, fortunately, and I used to be in a position to pop it open.

“I truly assume he knew precisely what was occurring and was wanting to remain on vacation, and did not need to go home.

“I believe that is what he was as much as.”

Lau’s proprietor admitted they did have a bit panic after their very own efforts to unlock the motorhome, and persuade their canine to assist, got here to nothing.

“Lau was unfastened within the van as we have been packing,” defined Kevin, “after which my spouse went to return in and could not get the door open.

“We could not get via the cab doorways, and it was very uncommon for each units of keys to be within the van as a result of we normally each carry a set.

“We have been in a panic for a bit, however we rung the AA and the storage and James have been excellent.”

He stated it took James about quarter-hour to open the automobile and they’d nonetheless be eager to return to the area regardless of the incident and a few extraordinarily moist climate.

“Lau was high-quality,” he stated. “He’s fairly a intelligent canine so I would not be shocked in any respect if he did not need to go away.

“He actually enjoys the walks round Castle Douglas as a result of the place we reside it is fairly city.”

“We’ll undoubtedly be again with Lau as a result of it is a wonderful space and the individuals are beautiful – my spouse and I’ve simply stated that we’ll simply ensure that we have now the keys exterior the van always!”