I received a new bone a few days ago, and since then I have been very activated with the task of hiding it. Thank goodness my squirrel work is on the wane, because this bone work is very demanding and occupies most of my waking hours.
Some of my hiding places are indoors, under couches or cushions or bedcovers. I rotate between them frequently, because you can never be too careful.
My favorite spots, though, are all outdoors, in the back yard or along the fence on the north side of the house. I carry my bone out nonchalantly, subtly slip off to bury it, and then return casually. I don't think anyone notices, although it's possible that my dirty nose gives me away.
Its not easy doing bone work, dealing with the lack of understanding and appreciation from my family. Each time I dig my bone up from my outdoor hiding places and bring it, covered with a nice patina of dirt, inside to enjoy on a sofa or a rug, some family member grabs and cleans it off before returning it to me. Which just emphasizes the importance of keeping it safely hidden.
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