The O.P. gave biscuits to a puppy dog, and was then surprised that it kept following him around.
Never mind the newfound freedom and extra disposable income could be a grand opportunity to sit back and work on his English syntax.
Quite the kindness now that they no longer have any buildings tall enough left standing to throw them off (as is their want).
Why indeed - certainly the BBC is little more than the protected historical domain of 'Irons' & 'nonces'