Monthly Bath
Posted on May 20, 2008
this evening we took our monthly bath. most people dont wash their dogs but once a year but because liame and jasper are service dogs they must appear clean and well groomed. if you plan on having a service dog, especially in the rainy northwest, plan to wash your dog at least once a month. smelly and dirty service dogs tarnish the reputation of those of us who dont have traditionally trained service animals.
i know its at least 2 hours out of your day but try to think of it as bonding time. massage your dog while you scrub that soap into him. i know jasper loves it when i scrub the top of his back because he will lean into me and communicate in doggie body language saying “more momma more!”. give him a bit of a medical exam while you have your hands on him. take a look at all areas of his body making sure he has no sores or unusual lumps or bumps, that his ears are clean, that his eyes dont have a discharge and that his nails are kept short.
despite bath time being hard on my back i really do enjoy giving my guys their monthly rub down. and speaking of back problems, if you do have back pain, go to a self serve dog wash. my self serve dog wash has raised tubs, soap, ear cleaner, towels, aprons and a dryer. i love the self serve dog wash because i dont have to clean all the hair up, wash the towels, painfully bend over a squirming dog or clog my drains. its so worth the $20.
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