I feel somewhat embarrassed to say this, but we have never had the dogs washed. I had always felt that unless they washed naturally you should leave them to it.
Since we've been here both of them have been in the river nearby, Minnie as a matter of course and Max, who tends not to like water, now and then for a paddle.
By chance, we established that one of the kennels near us had imported an all singing and dancing dog washing machine that would deep clean the dogs in less than 10 minutes. The fact that it would be short meant that it would be a quick torture for Max so we decided to give it a go.
Grief, what a good job it did. Their black coats changed from black/grey to deep black and you could easily see their skin by parting the coat. Amazing.
I'm a convert and it only costs £10 for each dog.
Jan's next.
Does Jan know this or will she guess when you bundle her into the back of the car?
ReplyDeleteI suspect that she'll know something's up when we get to the kennels without the dogs. I'll have a pocket full of biscuits as back-up. Should work.
ReplyDeleteI have had a similar experience with the present Mrs M and would recommend goggles ....
ReplyDeletePresumably the previous Mrs M would have none of it.
ReplyDeleteIt was the rugby skull cap and foot pump that she didn't like .......
ReplyDeleteNah, Jan quite likes the dressing up bit.
ReplyDeleteI wish we had that around here. I net M2 feel much better for it.
ReplyDeleteNext time give us a photo of the wash, it would be fun to see you struggle to bathe them both!
There is one in Sommieres.
ReplyDeleteThe tagline is "a clean dog is a happy dog"
Mine can't read, and wouldn't agree anyway.
I've noted his pleasure when rolling in fresh horse droppings.
Too funny folks!
ReplyDeleteMine go to the beauty shop tomorrow!
They may be small, but they are evil little buggers!