Today I fixed the chain link fence gate. Then, with the gate closed, I let Loki have the run of the backyard. She had a great time running around, exploring. It took her at least twenty minutes to tire herself out enough to come near me so I could put the leash on her (I had fun myself chasing her around a bit). She was a tuckered doggie in the car, and had no problem sacking out during part of the drive as I ran a few errands (the library, Petco, Big Lots for mackerel for Loki).