| I'd probably look at it opposite as the rest. I'd say he gets himself all worked up because he knows the ritual is a big game coming pretty quickly after he's let out. I'd be more inclined to let him out and spend about 10 minutes having other things to do. Open the mail, change clothes, drink a glass of milk or cup of coffee and just avoid interaction. Then take him for a walk. The games come afterwards.
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