Snatching Defeat from the Jaws of Victory

When we went to the park yesterday, I was very proud of Duke. An acre of grass is too small for these dogs so they went for the muddy spot where all but one got filthy. I figured Duke knew getting dirty would mean a bath because he alone was clean. My delight has turned to dismay when I discovered what Duke has been using for a chew toy. Electric cord! The cord for a wireless router and a telephone are in tiny pieces on the carpet. Chew toys downstairs are unused. He was quick to find the stairs when he heard me.