The choice was made by Momdog, I was to be placed in the backyard, while THEY went to the store..,,While they were away the.rain resumed, Their thinkin was ,” She’s Smart enough to go up on the back deck ,out of the rain “.. Bad thinkin.. I took this opportunity to uncover a Bone ,that had reached its prime, A very Wet bone , in a very Muddy place..upon their arrival home , Momdog opened the Back-door., Like a flash, I entered the House.. actually heard Momdog scream. for me to stop…..Didn’t happen… Mud was spread over a large area,… While Momdog cleaned up the mess , I was banished to the wash-down area. where I was De-mudded. ( Hosed-down ). There was NO Warm towel used. in the drying off process…..Their definition of Smart ,needs work..,, Given The opportunity I’d do it again…or of course they could always take me with them…. Never underestimate a GirlDog with a plan