Okay, the monkey was barred, so I got the duck instead. I sneaked into Ade's room while she was busy and took it off the dressing table, ran down the stairs and back under the place of safety. Seconds later, in hot pursuit, Ade came in screaming something about 'that bloody dog'. She was joined by PP and both took up position on either side of the bed. They lifted the duvet and stared in at me. I gave my 'do not mess with me, I am dangerous' growl but it didn't seem to work. Ade reached under and grabbed me by the back leg, dragging me out from my cover.
I wasn't going to give up without a fight so I kept my jaws firmly clenched together. Then PP joined in and did the 'jowls under the teeth' thing so I had no alternative but to drop the duck. It was nicely coated in slaver though, so I don't think Ade will be putting it in her hair for some while.