Even though dogs are considered to be man’s best friend, they can still be a bit naughty when they want to especially when it comes to things they don’t want to do. River, the cute little mixed-breed puppy in question, was adopted by her family from a shelter. They believe that she may have Australian Shepherd or border collie ancestry. Although the exact nature of her breed is unknown, her intelligence is extremely obvious. possibly a tiny bit more intelligent than the typical dog.

River has a bedtime ritual, just like other dogs and the people who own them. Every night before bed, she must use the restroom outside. She typically has no problem going potty and will listen to her owner. She’ll walk outdoors voluntarily, locate a place to relieve herself, and then return inside for the night.

What River dislikes, though, is the rain. So she doesn’t enjoy taking bathroom breaks while it’s pouring. This smart girl decided to try to figure out a method to escape the situation. River decided to do the next best thing, dozing off, because she didn’t want to walk outside in the rain.

The clever dog sat down on the ground, rolled onto her back, and stood her ground. She must have reasoned that she wouldn’t need to go outdoors if her owner believed she had collapsed or something. Well done, River. Despite the dog’s impressive performance, her owner wasn’t going to be tricked. She eventually had to walk outside into the rain to use the restroom.