Elfin Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 *sigh* you try so hard to do everything right, but there is always SOMETHING, isn't there?! Took 6 month old pup for her first hydrobath today at our local pet washing place. I was detemined to make it a happy, positive experience for her... She was nervous getting into the bath, and was also a little nervous when I turned the bath on (even though we had practiced with water at home), but she stood calmly and didn't struggle or try to get away. I practiced my calm assertive mode, and fed her lots of treats throughout the short bath. After I lifted her out of the bath, we made a big fuss and game out of towel drying her, and she thought it was all great fun. Perfect! A positive experience that she would remember! As we were leaving, I went to the counter to speak to a very nice sales assistant. The pup sat calmly on lead at my feet, as the poodle x (or could be poodle with terrible haircut?) that belongs to the owner of the shop came over to sniff the pup. I have seen this dog "slinking" around the shop many times before. As the poodle x sniffed our pup, the pup stood up, wagging her tail. At this point, the poodle-thing latched onto my pups neck. My pup runs backward, screaming, with the poodle hanging off her neck. When I could get close enough to push the poodle thing away, the owner of the shop (and the offending dog), scooped it up, and said, "don't worry, he only weighs 5kgs. He couldn't hurt her if he tried!". Needless to say, I was gobsmacked and tried to explain that even if he didn't break the skin (there are a few red marks on her neck), I didn't want my puppy to have such a fright. I wanted to say a hell of a lot more (!), but was too busy trying to get out the door with my pup who was now whimpering and shaking. So much for a good experience... :rolleyes: So can I use your hydrobath.... please?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pandii Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 You dont live in warrnambool do you??? couple here have a hydro bath shop with a poodle type dog I am always very wary fo it when i go in and I dont take my dogs there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elfin Posted June 12, 2009 Author Share Posted June 12, 2009 You dont live in warrnambool do you???couple here have a hydro bath shop with a poodle type dog I am always very wary fo it when i go in and I dont take my dogs there No, this one is in Melbourne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 It bit your dog? Report it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Wipe the smug expression off the owners face and report her dog to council. Simply unforgiveable.. both the behaviour and the attitude. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninahartland Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 I hope she didn't have the cheek to charge you after that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rain Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 I agree with the others, report the dog to council Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elfin Posted June 12, 2009 Author Share Posted June 12, 2009 Wipe the smug expression off the owners face and report her dog to council. Simply unforgiveable.. both the behaviour and the attitude. It didn't break the skin and I was on 'their' premises (albeit a shop). Would I still be able to report it? Do I just ring the council? What is involved? Can I use your hydrobath?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elfin Posted June 12, 2009 Author Share Posted June 12, 2009 I hope she didn't have the cheek to charge you after that I had pre-paid.. grrrrr... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Wipe the smug expression off the owners face and report her dog to council. Simply unforgiveable.. both the behaviour and the attitude. It didn't break the skin and I was on 'their' premises (albeit a shop). Would I still be able to report it? Do I just ring the council? What is involved? Can I use your hydrobath?! Damn right you can.. your pup was attacked! Get the number for the rangers and give them a call. A visit from a ranger might make her contain the dog for its safety and the safety of customers dogs. I don't have a hydrobath and frankly, i'd not use a public one. You don't know how often the water is changed and at least one DOLers dog got a nasty bacterial skin infection from one. A handshower fitted on a two way bath tap will do the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 I don't have a hydrobath and frankly, i'd not use a public one. You don't know how often the water is changed and at least one DOLers dog got a nasty bacterial skin infection from one.A handshower fitted on a two way bath tap will do the job. the one i used to use, you filled it yourself... only used it a few times tho, the area it was in was filthy! The one at work is great, the water is from the tap, so no holding area under to reuse the water (dont know what it is called ) we dont allow the public to use it and it is scrubed and F10ed after each use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elfin Posted June 12, 2009 Author Share Posted June 12, 2009 Wipe the smug expression off the owners face and report her dog to council. Simply unforgiveable.. both the behaviour and the attitude. It didn't break the skin and I was on 'their' premises (albeit a shop). Would I still be able to report it? Do I just ring the council? What is involved? Can I use your hydrobath?! Damn right you can.. your pup was attacked! Get the number for the rangers and give them a call. A visit from a ranger might make her contain the dog for its safety and the safety of customers dogs. I don't have a hydrobath and frankly, i'd not use a public one. You don't know how often the water is changed and at least one DOLers dog got a nasty bacterial skin infection from one. A handshower fitted on a two way bath tap will do the job. I will give the rangers a call on Monday... The reason I like the hydrobath there is because you use fresh water from the tap, rather than recycled water, and they have a really great industrial-stength blow-dryer. I am a germ-o-phobe and take my own disinfectant and clean the bath before I use it anyway, even flush the hose with disinfectant then clean water before I fill the bath! (I know, a bit over the top but it makes me happy). I would LOVE to be able to bath at home, but we only have a shower in our bathroom; no bath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 I find it easier to bath in the shower than the bath Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greytmate Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Laundry tubs are great for small puppies. Put a towel or a non-slip mat on the bottom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff'n'Toller Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 I use these no tub to fill it's all fresh water. There is a locations link on left side, my dogs like these the best as they can jump in and can see out the door. If you go to one of these out of business hrs you can probably put her in and out, feed her treats, don't bath her and go back a few times to repeat. If you don't return to the same place I doubt you'll have a problem though- she didn't get attacked *in* the bath. I agree report it- if the dog is aggressive it shouldn't be in the shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elfin Posted June 12, 2009 Author Share Posted June 12, 2009 Laundry tubs are great for small puppies. Put a towel or a non-slip mat on the bottom. Unfortunatley, she ain't that small... she's a Deerhound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elfin Posted June 12, 2009 Author Share Posted June 12, 2009 I use these no tub to fill it's all fresh water. There is a locations link on left side, my dogs like these the best as they can jump in and can see out the door. If you go to one of these out of business hrs you can probably put her in and out, feed her treats, don't bath her and go back a few times to repeat. If you don't return to the same place I doubt you'll have a problem though- she didn't get attacked *in* the bath. I agree report it- if the dog is aggressive it shouldn't be in the shop. They look good, Staff'n'Toller, thank you! . Do you know if they are fresh water or recycled water? I had a look at locations; there is one about 20 minutes drive from us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elfin Posted June 12, 2009 Author Share Posted June 12, 2009 I use these no tub to fill it's all fresh water. There is a locations link on left side, my dogs like these the best as they can jump in and can see out the door. If you go to one of these out of business hrs you can probably put her in and out, feed her treats, don't bath her and go back a few times to repeat. If you don't return to the same place I doubt you'll have a problem though- she didn't get attacked *in* the bath. I agree report it- if the dog is aggressive it shouldn't be in the shop. They look good, Staff'n'Toller, thank you! . Do you know if they are fresh water or recycled water? I had a look at locations; there is one about 20 minutes drive from us. Just re-read your post, Staff'n'Toller, and you clearly state it is fresh water. My apologies, I have had a long week have obviously lost my brain somewhere along the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danois Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 I used to bath my last dane under the shower (had a detachable shower head) - made for a very easy job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytdog Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 I chuck the greyhound into the shower. I'm lucky and have a hand held shower which makes it a BIT easier, but I used to wash the LH GSD in the same shower before the hand held was installed. Had to laugh the other day...Bianca really doesn't like baths, even tho she likes to swim. Once she realised what was coming, she tried to slink away. Once she was in the bathroom tho, she realised the inevitability of it and just walked in the door Sister has just had a hand held shower point & taps installed outside her laundry on the deck (hot and cold water) by a plumber, and washes the rotties on the deck, no more buckets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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