It's a cocker thing too .... My cocker spaniel will not get wet .... from wet grass in the morning (Not on my paws, thank you!). If it even smells rain at the door, she backs away. So unfortunately on those days I've learned from experience that she is best left in her oversized crate. I let her out, walk her to the patio door, open it and if she backs away, she goes back to the crate. She has made a mess of MY house way too often. She doesn't mind the crate, there's always a treat every time the door is shut. I sure do like sunny dry days with her!