That's why I NEVER bathe Echo in the house She's too big and it really hurts my back, also it's just a whole lot easier in every way to go to a dogwash. They have towels, a tub made for dogs, a thing to put over your dogs head (I don't remember what they're called) it's sort of like a show leash I guess. That's the only way I ever bathe Echo on my own, I usually take her to a professional groomer once a month though