My sad, dimpled water dog

Me: “Marlo, it’s time to turn the water off.”

Marlo: “…”

Me: “You’re creating a lake in the front yard.”

Marlo: “…”

Me: “Marlo.”

Marlo: “…”

Me: “…”

Marlo: “…”

Me: “…”

Marlo: “…”

Me: “Fine. Five more minutes.”

This was three days ago. There is still standing water on the lawn.