We always put the dogs outside through the front door, which is on the lower level. Bear always comes up onto the deck to be let back in, usually about 90 seconds after I let her out. But she always, always, always grins at me as she trots towards the door. I love that.
ETA: I uploaded photos of all the warshcloths and bibs to the 2007 FO folder. Not the most exciting knitting, to be sure, but if you are looking for some color and/or design ideas some of them may interest you.