I would change it up, Toddy.
I am not sure where you live, (I thought you were an Aussie for some reason, so I picture you in the beautiful weather I left behind, he he). Anyway, if it is nice weather, maybe you can set up an area outside with a chair and cushion, a little table. Somewhere you and your dog can sit and just be, and have a cup of tea and listen to the birds. But you have to leave your phone in the house, just saying.
