Because...

... some every woman loves a man dog in uniform

"Mum I put up with a lot for you"
"I know you do Ferd but I love you"
"Love you too Mum"
"....Mum?""
"yes Ferd"
"can I have a treat now?"
"wasn't licking out the yoghurt pot enough, not to mention to the two gravy bones the nice lady in Pets at Home gave you?"
"that was ages ago"
"You can have your night night treat when we go up to bed"
"Fine I'll go sit with Dad"