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Strolling along the iconic Sydney harbour foreshore, I saw a marauding flock of seagulls swoop down on nearby restaurant tables and pounce on the leftover food.

As they squawked loudly, I tightened my grip on the dog lead in my hand.

‘Ready, set, go,’ I said to Peppa the border collie.

As she bounded up to the table, the seagulls flapped their wings and flew off.

‘Good girl,’ I cheered, giving Peppa a treat.

It was just another brilliant day in the life

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