Rosie came in from the yard with her normally white feet and muzzle a medium sort of tan color. Rosie likes to create little dens to lay in, which is to say, Rosie likes to dig.
A conversation ensued. Do understand that this conversation is up for alternate interpretation.
Me: Hello Rosie.
Rosie: *hops and wags* I’m here! Love me! Pet me!
Me: *notices her nose and feet are dirty* You’ve been digging.

Rosie: *sits and looks innocent* No. I’m a good dog.
Me: you have dirt on your nose and feet. You can’t fool me.
Rosie: *looks away briefly then back* I’m a good dog! Love me! Pet me!
Me: a dog with a white nose and paws, and no opposable thumbs should find another vice. This one is not working very well for you.
Rosie: *wags nervously and looks at me* But I love you. I’m a good dog. I don’t mean to dig. The dirt just feels so cool and refreshing when I have a fresh hole. I love you! Really! I do!
Me: *pets her on the head and sighs* You’re a good dog.
Rosie: *turns and walks a few feet toward the family room, stops and turns to make sure I’m following her* Lets go snuggle on the couch!
Admit it people! You do it too! You talk to your dog when no one is around. Or perhaps when people are around.