On Tue, 28 Oct 2008 23:19:03 +0000, Mike wrote:

This dog is no numpty .... when anyone is about, the fridge might as
well be invisible, even when the door is open. he casts not an eye
upon it.
He lives in the kitchen and just bides his time for when he is left
alone.
A bin is put in front of the fridge door when the family remembers,
but with forgetful teenagers in the house plan B fails.

I feel it is no use shouting at the well fed dog, hours after the
event.

Mike P

You've been told how to deal with it .