Adventures in puppy bathing

Just picture this..........two 55 pound dogs who need baths before they go to the vet for annual shots. And me, procrastinating so long that I end up getting up at 6 a.m. to do this. ugh.

The last time I tried this, in the regular bathtub, it was a struggle. So I got the bright idea that if I used the laundry tub in the laundry room, I wouldn't have to get down on my knees, and wrangle slippery dogs. So, I assemble soap, towels, new collars, etc...........

But neglect to realize that I have to corral the dogs, wrestle them to the floor, and then pick each one of them up.........squirming all the way, of course, because they know what's coming and are NOT happy.

I put the baby gate across the steps so they can't get far. And start with Wendy, the alpha dog. Of course, Betsy knows I'm up to something, and is barking her head off, like I'm trying to kill her sister. I get Wendy into the tub, and she just stand there with her head down, looking at me like she's so disappointed that I would do this to her. Get her scrubbed, dried off, and loose again.........and Betsys's no where to be found. She's hiding behind a trash can in my sewing room, thinking that because she can't see me, I can't see her.......with her big body all over the floor.......lol. I drag her to the tub, her whining all the way.......and I swear Wendy was smiling!

So, I get 'em all cleaned up, and realize that I don't want to let them loose or on their tie-outs, because the first thing they will do is roll in the dirt. So back in their crates they go, and they are not happy.

Managed to get them to the vet and only one (Betsy) got car sick, which is an improvement. Glad I only have do take them there a couple of times a year!

Hint of the day: Vacuum bags. Watch what you are buying. Beware of bags at the dollar store, they tend to be just paper, and will let a lot of fine dust get out into your room. But, also beware of the super-expensive bags that feel like cloth, that's overkill. You can fine nice, micro-filter bags for usually less than $15 a year. And when they say they are "99.7% effective at keeping everything inside the bag....." that's good enough. It's honestly not worth paying twice the money for the extra 0.3% (and I'm not sure those claims are accurate, anyway).

Till next time..........