redial Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 (edited) I just washed and brushed out the maremma, he's moulting at the moment and he's collecting clover burrs which have popped up all over the yard this year. it took me a good 2 hours to do it properly, he's now drip drying on the back veranda. He's fine chewing on his pig's ear, I however have the sorest back. Does anyone know any ways to stop such painful dog grooming? I have no bath big enough for him so he gets a hose attached to the laundry tap and washed on the lawn... there has to be a better way Edited December 12, 2011 by redial Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dame Aussie Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 (edited) My Anatolian x Maremma is also shedding at the moment, for the last couple of weeks I am having to brush him out every night when I get home from work, I could fill a doona once or twice a week. It's hectic. We usually wash him either in the bath, he just fits or outside in the clam shell pool. Have you thought about getting a dryer? That can help to blow a lot of the undercoat out, meaning you won't have to do so much bruching. I feel your pain! ETA: We have burrs EVERYWHERE this year :rolleyes: Edited December 12, 2011 by Aussie3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redial Posted December 12, 2011 Author Share Posted December 12, 2011 (edited) He's HUGE! He's 67kgs as of last friday... He needs a giant sized clam pool. I looked into dryers but they are a bit pricey for this time of year lol. So much other stuff I have to buy. I guess I could always send him off to the groomers lmao. I'm so lazy hehe I know the burrs had a good season Edited December 12, 2011 by redial Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dame Aussie Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 He's HUGE! He's 67kgs as of last friday... He needs a giant sized clam pool. I looked into dryers but they are a bit pricey for this time of year lol. So much other stuff I have to buy. I guess I could always send him off to the groomers lmao. I'm so lazy hehe I know the burrs had a good season Yikes! Mosley, luckily, hasn't grown ridiculously huge, he's sitting around 45kg at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackdogs Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Could you find a commercial hydrobath and pay $10 to use it? They're elevated off the ground and generally have dryers attached. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redial Posted December 13, 2011 Author Share Posted December 13, 2011 (edited) Now there's an idea. I'll call wagga vets and see if they have any or know of any Edited December 13, 2011 by redial Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbesotted Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 (edited) i purchased a booster bath for my maremma washing.. works a treat and saves my back.. i have 6 moulting maremmas at the moment sigh h ed to add link: http://www.australianpetshop.com.au/shop/dog_grooming/bath_tubs.php Edited December 13, 2011 by dogbesotted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aziah Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 He's HUGE! He's 67kgs as of last friday... He needs a giant sized clam pool. I looked into dryers but they are a bit pricey for this time of year lol. So much other stuff I have to buy. I guess I could always send him off to the groomers lmao. I'm so lazy hehe I know the burrs had a good season Wow! He's either grossly overweight (by 20kgs!) or way oversize... From the breed standard: Weight: Dogs 35-45 kg (77-99 lbs) Bitches 30-40 kg (66-88 lbs) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frufru Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 You could also get one of the fibreglass grooming tables sold by Fidos and wash the dog on that with the hose. A table really saves your back when grooming - particularly if you teach large dogs to lie on their side as well as in a nice drop position - a pillow to rest doggies head on helps with this :D . You could only was on a fibreglass one as the others would not tolerate the water. I second the dryer - good investment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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