Dogs take no notice of privacy, and if they want your attention, then there's not much you can do about it. One owner who recently found herself interrupted by her dog during a private moment was ...

Your dog gets the zoomies out in a clean, private pool while you get to avoid the post-park mud bath. No more crossing your fingers that the off-leash area won’t turn into a splash pad.

Like many members-only clubs for humans, some private dog runs also have waiting lists. West Village D.O.G. (Dog Owners Group) Run in New York City allows only 300 memberships every year.

Another option is to stop bathing Molly and allow a professional groomer to do it instead. This way, you get to focus on the other, more mutually enjoyable aspects of your relationship with your dog.