Rocky got a bath today!

[Ginger's Mom]

Aw, he doesn't look happy in the bath, but he sure looks handsome afterwards. I give you a lot of credit for even trying to give him a bath in the tub.

[buttercup132]

I have never heard of this??? Seems weird to me, i mean dogs get wet all the time, from either swimming or the rain! I dry them as best as I can with towels, and then they air dry te rest of the way.

That's what I was thinking too, I don't think people dry their dogs with a blow drier after every time they swim in the lake or something. That's just what I was told at work

[Kfamr]

Rocky is too darn handsome. I just want to cuddle with him. What a good boy he was for his mommy!


I've never heard about the thyroid problems due to being wet, either. I'd imagine being wet would have nothing to do with thier thyroids. I do know that they can sometimes get hot spots if not properly dried.

[k9krazee]

He is so handsome! I think I have yet to congratulate him into the family, so congratulations!!

I've never heard about the thyroid problems due to being wet, either. I'd imagine being wet would have nothing to do with thier thyroids. I do know that they can sometimes get hot spots if not properly dried.

I was thinking along those same lines.

[critter crazy]

Rocky is too darn handsome. I just want to cuddle with him. What a good boy he was for his mommy!


I've never heard about the thyroid problems due to being wet, either. I'd imagine being wet would have nothing to do with thier thyroids. I do know that they can sometimes get hot spots if not properly dried.

now that makes some sense. I could see tem havingproblems, especially if the soap isnt properly rinsed out as well.

Thanks everyone for the woderful comments! Rocky has been a joy to have these last two weeks,a nd now i cannot immagine life without him!

[borzoimom]

I have never heard of this??? Seems weird to me, i mean dogs get wet all the time, from either swimming or the rain! I dry them as best as I can with towels, and then they air dry te rest of the way.

They don't honey.. Thyroid problems is a medical issue- not a bath issue.

[critter crazy]

They don't honey.. Thyroid problems is a medical issue- not a bath issue.

thats what i thought.

[borzoimom]

The only thing that can happen with a bath is a soap allergy- or if the dog is already sick like with distemper, it can weaken the immune system farther.
None of this applies usually to a healthy dog. Flea shampoos usually are the biggest offender. I use frontline on my guys by the way- With these long coats, no way could I see the fleas until it was too late. You might want to start this before the weather turns warmer. I take mine off December to February- then back on.. And with 4 dogs- fleas are out of the question! lol..

[critter crazy]

The only thing that can happen with a bath is a soap allergy- or if the dog is already sick like with distemper, it can weaken the immune system farther.
None of this applies usually to a healthy dog. Flea shampoos usually are the biggest offender. I use frontline on my guys by the way- With these long coats, no way could I see the fleas until it was too late. You might want to start this before the weather turns warmer. I take mine off December to February- then back on.. And with 4 dogs- fleas are out of the question! lol..

Already Done!!! Frontline is always in this house!! I buy in Bulk online!! he he he he!! Maggie dont like fleas, and neither do my critters!!!

[borzoimom]

Give that mush of a face a big kiss from " Aunt Michelle"... ( God I love that dog.. lol.. )

[critter crazy]

Give that mush of a face a big kiss from " Aunt Michelle"... ( God I love that dog.. lol.. )

umm no kisses at the moment as Rocky and duke, are in the process of slimming each other!!

[maxanton]

I took Max in for a bath after a terrible two weeks of snow, sleet and rain. I go to a do-it-yourself place where they charge by the pound. Max is 33 lbs and 13.50, but I do all the work. However it is set up so it is so easy--all the shampoos, conditioners, clippers for nails, combs of all sizes, etc. right at arm's length. Max does not enjoy it, so I don't draw it out but my girlfriend spends over an hour there w/ her guy. I love the ingenuitity of the names of these doggie wash establishments! We go to "Ruff House" , down the street is "Hollywood & Whine". My sister takes her dogs to "PetDaddy"--GOOD LUCK-- ROCKY!

[ramanth]

Such a clean and handsome boy you are Rocky.

[Lady's Human]

There's nothing quite as pathetic as a Saint during a bath.

Those big, sad eyes saying Awww, didya HAVE to?